VLACC

For more than 13 years, VLACC has created space for Latin American arts, artists, and communities in Vancouver. Through concerts, exhibitions, films, talks, workshops, and collaborations, we connect audiences with stories and artistic voices from across Latin America and the diaspora. By becoming a VLACC member, you help sustain this work and strengthen the future of Latin American arts in our city. Members support: • Concerts and exhibitions • Free and low-cost community programs • Opportunities for artists • Cultural exchange and dialogue • The long-term vision for a Latin American cultural space in Vancouver Join us as a member today. [Link in bio]

Stay tuned for upcoming events at VLACC in April and May. We are delighted to invite you to join us for our upcoming events in April and May, where we will share art, literature, music, and lots of new experiences. Artist Talk with Milagros Guerrero | ONLINE EVENT April 18, 2026 | 10:30am Via Zoom An amazing talk about music, identity and borderless journeys. Novalima + Empanadas Ilegales April 26, 2026 | 8pm Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver, BC Afro-Peruvian rhythms meet psychedelic cumbia in an unforgettable live show. Discount Code: VLACC From Page to Stage | FREE EVENT May 5, 2026 | 6:30pm East Studio - The Post at 750, Vancouver, BC An introduction to the historical and creative foundations of the I am 108 play by Luis Bellassai and Luciana Fernandes, followed by a conversation on shared histories. Reading Group with the Professor Maria Adelaida Escobar-Trujillo | FREE EVENT May 12, 2026 | 6:30pm Britannia Community Services Centre - Conference Room In this session, we will discuss two Mexican stories in an open and welcoming literary conversation. Grants for Individual Artists | FREE EVENT May 16, 2026 | 2:30pm Langara College – T Gallery, Vancouver, BC Facilitated by Mary Ann S. Anderson, the session will explore key aspects of effective grant writing, including how to align your work with funder priorities, clearly communicate your ideas, and avoid frequent mistakes. We hope to see you starting the spring season with lots of opportunities to enjoy Latin American culture. Visit our website vlacc.ca for more information.

VLACC is more than an events organization. Over the years, we have worked with artists, cultural workers, students, families, seniors, newcomers, and audiences from across Metro Vancouver. Memberships help us continue creating opportunities for people to connect through arts and culture. Your support helps sustain: • Intercultural dialogue • Access to Latin American arts • Community partnerships • Artistic opportunities for local artists Become a member today [LINK IN BIO] and support this growing community.

VLACC is proud to present Canto Vivo in Concert: TROVADORAS, a celebration of the women songwriters who have defined the musical soul of Latin America. From Violeta Parra to Natalia Lafourcade, and many more voices still waiting to be discovered, this concert traces over a century of music across the continent, honouring the composers behind the songs we know and love. Their songs shaped generations. Now we bring their voices to the stage. Join us for an afternoon of music, memory, and connection. Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 Time: 3:00 pm (doors at 2:00 pm) Location: Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC) Tickets available now at vlacc.ca . Link in bio.

FUNRAISER | CANTO VIVO CHOIR Hola, amigos! Join us on May 9, 2026, for a joyful night of music, community, and celebration in support of the Canto Vivo Choir and their upcoming concert TROVADORAS: A Celebration of Women Songwriters of Latin America. We’re gathering at Cantaritos Mexican Grill for an evening filled with: Live music by Yesenia Florez; Our beloved karaoke; A silent auction with exciting items; And all the lively energy of our community coming together. Come hungry, bring your friends, and get ready to sing, laugh, and celebrate for a great cause. Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Location: Cantaritos Mexican Grill (3823 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC) Nos vemos allí! We hope to see you there. Access our website vlacc.ca for more information.

NOVALIMA Afro-Peruvian musical collective Novalima and Vancouver’s own Empanadas Ilegales performed a hypnotic show that had us all dancing! Thanks for coming all the way from Lima, Peru to play an awesome show! Sunday, April 26th, 2026 📍Rickshaw Theatre Presented by BlueShore at CapU & The Rickshaw, in Partnership with Caravan World Rhythms & Vancouver Latin America Cultural Centre. #novalima #empanadasilegales #rickshawtheatre #blueshoreatcapu #vlacc

LAST MINUTE GIVEAWAY | NOVALIMA IN VANCOUVER We’re excited to share that Novalima is performing in Vancouver on April 26, 2026 AND we have got A PAIR OF TICKETS to give away! From Lima, Peru, Novalima blends traditional Afro-Peruvian music with electronic, dub, reggae, salsa, and global beats. With six acclaimed albums and a Latin Grammy nomination, they’ve become pioneers of a sound that connects generations, cultures, and dance floors around the world. Opening the night are Vancouver favourites Empanadas Ilegales, bringing their high-energy mix of psychedelic cumbia and salsa to the Rickshaw stage. Location: Rickshaw Theatre (254 E. Hastings St) Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 Time: 8:00 pm Want to win tickets? See how: 1. Like this post 2. Follow @vlacc_ca @rickshawtheatre @caravanworldrhythm 3. Tag that friend that will enjoy the concert with you! Winner will be announced tomorrow! Presented by BlueShore at CapU, Rickshaw Theatre, Caravan World Rhythms, and VLACC. #VLACC #Novalima #LatinMusicVancouver #rickshawtheatre

Join us for Canto Vivo in Concert with TROVADORAS: A Celebration of Women Songwriters of Latin America. This will be an afternoon dedicated to the women whose voices and compositions have shaped the musical soul of Latin America. From Violeta Parra and Consuelo Velásquez to contemporary voices like Natalia Lafourcade and Marta Gómez, this concert brings together songs that have travelled across generations and borders, and many that deserve to be heard more widely. Led by Musical Director Sérgio Pires, Canto Vivo choir will take you on a journey across the continent, from early 20th-century Brazil to present-day Guatemala, weaving together melodies, stories, and histories from across Latin America. Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 Time: 3:00 pm (doors at 2:00 pm) Location: Rio Theatre (1660 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1) Come experience an afternoon of music, memory, and powerful storytelling. Tickets are available now. Visit our website vlacc.ca for more information and tickets. With the support of Britannia Community Services Centre and The Roundhouse.

GIVEAWAY ALERT | I AM 108 PERFORMANCE We’re giving away A PAIR OF TICKETS to I AM 108, a bold and unforgettable performance featuring Juanita Bang Bang. Step into Paraguay of the 50s and 60s through a campy, glamorous, and deeply powerful storytelling experience. Blending humour, history, and lived experience, this Drag Queen storytelling performance explores the unsolved murder of Bernardo Aranda and the fight for queer rights in Paraguay. This is a show that entertains, challenges, and stays with you. Want to win the tickets? See how: Follow @vlacc_ca , @i.am.108.the.play and @blackout.art.society Like this post Tag a friend who will get the second ticket. Share the post and tag @vlacc_ca . Don't miss your chance! Results will be out on May 1st in our stories. Good luck!!

READING GROUP SESSION | FREE EVENT Join us on May 12, 2026, for the VLACC’s Latin American Short Stories Reading Group, a welcoming space to explore literature, share ideas, and connect through stories. This session will be facilitated by Professor María Adelaida Escobar-Trujillo, who will guide the conversation and open space for reflection and exchange through two evocative works by Mexican author Martha Bátiz: The First Cup of Coffee and The Rain Coat. Through these intimate stories, Bátiz reflects on memory, identity, and the emotional layers of everyday life. Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Time: 6:30 pm–8:00 pm Location: Britannia Community Services Centre No prior knowledge needed. Please read the stories in advance of the session. Access our website vlacc.ca for more information.

✨ We’re thrilled to present I AM 108 — a bold, electrifying solo performance by Luis Bellassai, directed by Luciana Silvestre. 📅 Friday, May 8, 2026 🕢 7:30 PM 📍 Scotiabank Dance Centre 🔥 EARLY BIRD TICKETS available until April 22 — don’t miss your chance to experience this powerful and unforgettable show at a special rate. Blending theatre, movement, and raw storytelling, I AM 108 invites audiences into a transformative journey that challenges identity, perception, and expression. Through great performances, stunning outfits, and heartfelt stories, Juanita Bang Bang reminds us of the strength, challenges, and beauty of LGBTQ+ experiences, especially in Latin America. 🎟️ Get your tickets now: /nextprojects/iam108 A Blackout Art Society presentation, in collaboration with @vlacc_ca #BlackoutArtSociety #IAM108 #VancouverTheatre #TheatreVancouver #DanceTheatre

Only 1 week to go until @novalima_official return to @rickshawtheatre on April 26th from #lima playing a fusion traditional #AfroPeruvian rhythms with cutting-edge electronic, dub, reggae, salsa, and global beats. Their special guests are Vancouver’s own @empanadasilegaless performing their mix of rhythmic #cumbia, hypnotic guitar riffs, #salsa & with surf rock, free jazz and West Coast psychedelia. Get your tickets to join them for a wonderful evening of global beats. More details at caravanbc.com Presented in collaboration with @blueshoreatcapu @rickshawtheatre @vlacc_ca #rickshawtheatre #novalima #empanadasilegales #whattodoinvancouer #vancouver #Peruvian #Latinmusic #vancitybuzz #livemusic