February 13, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group | Black History Month Special Edition Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is pleased to present, in partnership with UBC’s Latin American Studies program, this special edition of our monthly reading group to honour Black History Month with a story by a black Latin American author. Join us on Tuesday, February 13, at 6:30 pm, at the Britannia's Conference Room for a discussion with Professor Ramón […]
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 […]
February 29, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Black History Month Special Edition Tertulia with Marco Schaumloeffel “Tabom, the community of the Afro-Brazilian returnees in Ghana” Vancouver, B.C. Join us to this special editon Tertulia celebrating the Black History Month with UBC's professor Marco Schaumloeffel on the Tabom people's return to Ghana on Thursday, February 29, at 6:30 pm at the Britannia Community Centre Services (Conference Room). Discover the rich history of this unique community on a exploration of their ties to Brazil […]
March 9, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Art in Focus: An Interactive Journey Through Modern Latin American Art | Part 2: “From Tarsila do Amaral to Joaquín Torres García” SFU (Vancouver Campus) - Belzberg Library - Study Room (515 W Hastings St, Vancouver) Embark on a vibrant journey through the rich tapestry of Modern Latin American Art in our interactive two-part series. This isn't your typical art history class; it's a dynamic exploration that invites you to become an integral part of observing and analyzing artworks. Part 2: “From Tarsila do Amaral to Joaquin Torres Garcia" The adventure […]
March 12, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group | Women’s Month Special Edition Vancouver, B.C. Are you interested in short stories written by Latin American authors? We're pleased to present a special edition of our Latin American Short Stories Reading Group on Tuesday, March 12, 6:30 pm, in the Conference Room (1661 Napier St, Vancouver). As we celebrate Women's Month, we invite you to join us in this valuble conversation on the female universe […]
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 […]
April 3, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Memories in Hues: A Chromatic Journey through the Global South | Exhibition Visit with the artists and Miret Rodriguez Vancouver, B.C. Join us for an exclusive exhibition visit with the artists and curator Miret Rodriguez on Wednesday, April 3, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Presented at Britannia Art Gallery from April 3 to April 27, 2024, "Memories in Hues: A Chromatic Journey through the Global South" is a captivating show that invites visitors to delve into […]
April 6, 2024 @ 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm Flamenco’s Latin American Connections – The Ida y Vuelta Song Forms Vancouver, B.C. A lecture, dance class and movement exploration workshop All Ages/ Abilities Join us in this vibrant fusion of cultures on Saturday, April 6 at 2:15 pm at New Works Q7 Studios for our workshop exploring the Latin American connections in Flamenco. This class is tailored for anyone who wants to know more about the Flamenco's […]
April 9, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – April Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is pleased to present a reading group open to anyone interested in short stories written by Latin American authors. Join us on Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 pm, in the Conference Room (1661 Napier St) for a discussion on the stories "Continuity of Parks" and "Axolotl" by the Argentine author Julio Cortázar as we […]
May 5, 2024 @ 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Las Mujeronas – Work in Progress Studio Showing with Jhoely Triana Flamenco Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, B.C. Come see Jhoely Triana Flamenco's new work in progress and better understand the creation process. Join us on Sunday, May 5, at 3:15 p.m. at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre for a performance featuring four dancers, an artist talk-back session to ask questions, and a short, easy-to-follow community dance to end the session. Las […]
June 11, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – June Britannia Community Centre - Conference Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C. VLACC is pleased to announce our first collaboration with the World Languages and Literatures Department at SFU for June's Latin American Short Stories Reading Group session. Join us on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30 pm, in the Conference Room of Britannia Community Centre (1661 Napier St) for a discussion on the stories "Guatemala," "Now That […]
July 20, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Verano de Colores – In Spanish Vancouver, B.C. Verano de colores is back on its fourth edition! Join us for this outdoor program at Victoria Park (1425 Victoria Drive, Vancouver) on Saturday, July 20th, from 11:00 to 12:30 p.m. Ana Lorena Pérez, from Ecuador, Maria Helena Morales, from Colombia, and their special guest, Rocío Quevedo, from Mexico, will facilitate a fun family morning […]
