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FESTA PLURAL: Brazilian Edition featuring amarElas and DJ André Brasil

St. James Community Square 3214 W 10th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.

Join us Saturday, June 24th, when VLACC will launch FESTA PLURAL, an inclusive music and poetry event. This first edition will highlight Brazil’s music and spoken-word performance with amarElas, a female singers' band. Some special poetry reading and two sets from DJ André Brasil will make this an uplifting evening for all. Local Brazilian poet […]

Punto de Encuentro | Beyond the Scroll: Social Media Strategies for Artists

T Gallery - Langara College Langara College - T Gallery (T Building, Campus West Side) - 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, B.C.

Punto de Encuentro | Beyond the Scroll: Social Media Strategies for Artists Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm Location: Langara College - T Gallery (T Building, Campus West Side) - 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 3B3 This is a FREE event, but registration is required. Save your spot here: […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group – June Edition

Britannia Community Centre - Art Gallery and +55 Centre 1661 Napier St, Vancouver, B.C.

Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Location: Conference Room - Britannia Community Services Centre (1661 Napier St, Vancouver, BC, V5L 4X4) This is a FREE event, but registration is required. Save your spot here: https://latin-american-short-stories-reading-group-june-edition.eventbrite.ca Step into the imaginative world of Horacio Quiroga, one of Latin America’s most iconic short story […]

ALMA, Songs of the Soul – Canto Vivo in Concert

York Theatre 639 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, B.C.

Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Time: 7:30 pm (6:30 pm Lobby Doors Open) Location: York Theatre (639 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W3) ALMA, Songs of the Soul, is a musical journey through the beating heart of Latin American culture, where voices intertwine to tell stories of love, longing, resilience, and joy. Canto Vivo Choir […]

Verano de Colores

Victoria Park 1425 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC

Ages 3 to 9 years VLACC is excited to present Verano de Colores once again this summer! This program has become a cherished summer tradition—an invitation for families with young children to come together and celebrate the Spanish language and the rich cultural diversity of Latin America. This vibrant event will feature joyful activities including […]

Camino y Despedida | An interdisciplinary performance on Migration and Hope

Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | Performance Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, B.C.

VLACC and TEMPO Dance & Visual Art are proud to present Camino y Despedida (Walking Farewells). This interdisciplinary production explores migration, identity, and hope through contemporary dance, live music, and multilingual storytelling. Dates: Friday, August 29, 2025 | 7:30 PM Saturday, August 30 | 2:00 PM Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre | Performance […]

Latin American Short Stories Reading Group

Britannia Community Centre - Conference Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C.

VLACC is thrilled to welcome back our beloved Latin American Short Stories Reading Group, in collaboration with SFU’s Department of World Languages and Literatures. Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Location: Britannia Community Services Centre (Conference Room) - 1661 Napier St, Vancouver, BC This is a free event, but registration is […]

Punto de Encuentro |Grants for Individual Artists: A Practical Workshop

T Gallery - Langara College Langara College - T Gallery (T Building, Campus West Side) - 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, B.C.

Are you an artist or cultural worker looking to navigate the world of public arts funding? This hands-on session is designed for artists seeking clarity and confidence when applying for grants. Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm Location: Langara College - T Gallery (T Building, Campus West Side) - 100 W […]

Vessels: A Visual Journey Through Latin America’s Open Veins | Screening and Talkback

Reliance Theatre at Emily Carr University 520 E 1st Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.

Join us for a powerful evening of art, memory, and conversation as we present the Vancouver premiere of Vessels, an animated short film by Cuban artist Yaimel López, with music composition and sound design by Alexandre Klinke. Inspired by The Open Veins of Latin America by Eduardo Galeano, this animated film explores the violent legacy […]

Latin American Reading Group | Latin Expressions Special Edition with Martha Bátiz

Granville Island Hotel 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver, B.C.

VLACC is thrilled to present a special edition of our Latin American Short Stories Reading Group, in partnership with the Writers Fest and as part of Latin Expressions 2025, featuring acclaimed Mexican-Canadian writer Martha Bátiz. Join us for an engaging discussion centred on three of her powerful stories: “Svetlana of Montreal,” “The Audition,” and “Apartment […]