October 8, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm The Settlers (Los Colonos): Film Screening Vancouver, B.C. On the year we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Chilean military coup, we joined VIFF to bring you a recent Chilean movie, The Settlers (los Colonos). In 1893, Segundo, a Chilean mestizo; MacLennan, an English army captain; and Bill, an American mercenary, embark on an expedition on horseback to delimit and reclaim the lands […]
October 15, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm Remembering the Future: Chile 1973 – 2023 An Evening of Music, Poetry, and Art The Orpheum Theatre 601 Smithie Street, Vancouver, B.C. Latin Expressions’ spotlight event this year will be a live concert, Remembering the Future: An Evening of Music, Poetry, and Art, featuring local group Sumalao. A 50th-anniversary commemoration of the 1973 Chilean military coup, the concert brings 17 talented performers to the Orpheum stage, celebrating the arrival and impact of Chileans in Canada. This powerful […]
October 28, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm “Día de Muertos” | Interdisciplinary Embodiment Workshop Vancouver, B.C. FREE Event for people 16+ Join us for "Día de Muertos" | Interdisciplinary Embodiment Workshop, a unique celebration of Mexican culture and a heartfelt tribute to our departed loved ones. Guided by the talented facilitators Carla Alcántara and Marco Esccer, this event invites you to engage in the art of crafting as we create an […]
February 15, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm February is BLACK HISTORY MONTH! Britannia Community Centre - Art Gallery and +55 Centre 1661 Napier St, Vancouver, B.C. Join us as we celebrate and learn about Black communities on unceded Coast Salish territories! In celebration of Black History Month, we invite you to an exciting, diverse programming at Britannia Britannia Community Services Centre on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 5:30 pm. We will first screen the selections from the 2023 Vancouver Black Film Festival, Canada’s […]
March 18, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm SOLD OUT – Explore Latin American Culture – Spring Break Camp Britannia Community Centre - Rink Mezzanine Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C. For kids with age at least 6 years but less than 10 years In partnership with the Britannia Community Centre and Words in Motion Spanish Language, we're excited to present a Latin American-inspired Spring Break Camp from March 18th to 22nd. During the week, participants will explore music, language, arts & crafts, dance, and food […]
July 6, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Brazilian Summer Night with Alberto Salgado, Celso Machado, Amphibioux and Sara Magal Vancouver, B.C. Get ready for a night to remember with the Brazilian Summer Night show, presented by VLACC, on Saturday, July 6, at 8:00 pm at The Cultch Historic Theatre. This dazzling display of the best in Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) and multi-cultural fusion will take you on a memorable journey through the heart and soul of Brazilian culture! […]
July 29, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Nuestros Colores Mural Opening and Celebration with Ari de la Mora and La Libélula Vancouver, B.C. Join us for a celebration of diversity, resilience, and creativity as we unveil Nuestros Colores, a vibrant and meaningful new public mural in Vancouver! This mural is the result of several workshops led by Mexican artist Ari de la Mora, who collaborated with a group of twelve Latin American youth. Organized by La Libélula Cooperative, […]
July 31, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - August 2, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Let’s Hear It For Yaletown – Latin American Tunes Vancouver, B.C. Attention all Latin music lovers! VLACC is thrilled to curate three days of music for Let's Hear It For Yaletown, featuring lots of FREE music and dance powered by local talents. Join us at the events, brought together by the Yaletown Business Improvement Association and supported by the Yaletown Brewing Company, and discover many fabulous […]
August 11, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Fiesta Plural at VMF Vancouver, B.C. The Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre (VLACC) is excited to announce its collaboration with 2024 VMF, promising to bring an extra splash of fun to the festival's final day! Fiesta Plural is all about celebrating Latin American culture's cool, colourful vibes right here in Vancouver! Hosted by VLACC, this annual party is where young and […]
August 17, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Verão de Cores Brasileiras – In Portuguese Vancouver, B.C. Join us for a fantastic summer event brought to you by VLACC, perfect for kids who want to connect with Brazilian culture. Come and have fun with your family at Verão de Cores Brasileiras, featuring three amazing workshops! Create your own Abayomi doll, listen to enchanting stories, participate in traditional Brazilian games, and learn unique […]
October 10, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Re:Location Season 2 Premiere Vancouver, B.C. Watch the teaser: Join us for the Premiere of Re:Location Season 2. You are invited to an exclusive screening of Re:Location Season 2, followed by a Q&A with the featured artists and directors. This new season continues the journey begun in 2023, showcasing the vibrant and evolving presence of Latin American culture in Canada through […]
October 13, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm An Evening with Lido Pimienta Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is proud to present the phenomenal Lido Pimienta as the main event of its Latin Expressions series, commemorating Latin American Heritage Month. Prepare to be swept away by the brilliance of this Toronto-based Colombian artist as she transforms the stage with her powerful and genre-defying performance. Lido's celebratory music weaves together themes of feminism, colonialism, […]
