VLACC

10/09/2026

This Saturday. One night. Three ways to feel the music. 🔥

It starts with vinyl, as Trópico Norte drops the needle on Latin and Afro-Caribbean classics. Then Salseo pulls everyone onto the floor with a cumbia class for all levels. And when Midnight Boogaloo takes the stage with cumbia, salsa, boogaloo and Latin jazz, there’s only one thing left to do: dance.

Did you know? The night takes its name from “I Like It Like That,” the 1967 boogaloo anthem by Pete Rodriguez. Fifty years later, it was sampled in “I Like It” by Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin. Great grooves never get old.

Come with friends, come with a partner, come on your own.

Date: This Saturday, October 10 · 7–11 pm (doors 6:30 pm)
Location: Performance Works, Granville Island

Get your tickets now at the link in bio.

10/06/2026

How much do you know about Latin Expressions?

October is Latin American Heritage Month in Canada, and at VLACC we celebrate it with a month-long festival of literature, music, dance, film, visual arts and family programming across Metro Vancouver.

Swipe to discover 5 things you might not know, and tell us in the comments: which Latin American artist, film or song do you love?

Date: October 1–27, 2026
See the full program at the link in bio

10/01/2026

WHAT IS LATIN EXPRESSIONS? | LATIN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Did you know that October is Latin American Heritage Month in Canada? In 2018, the Parliament of Canada officially designated October as Latin American Heritage Month, recognizing the significant contributions that Latin American communities have made to Canada’s social, economic, political, and cultural fabric.

At VLACC, we celebrate the Latin American Heritage Month with our annual Latin Expressions festival every October. Latin America encompasses many countries, peoples, languages, histories, Indigenous cultures, migrations, and artistic traditions. There is no single Latin American experience, and their cultures cannot be represented by one kind of music, food, dance, or story. This is the heart of Latin Expressions.

VLACC launched Latin Expressions in 2022 as our annual multidisciplinary festival for Latin American Heritage Month. Through literature, music, dance, film, visual arts, family programming, conversations, and encounters with cultural knowledge, we create different entryways into the complexity and richness of Latin American cultures.

The artists and ideas connect Latin America with Canada, including the experiences of people creating new work here while maintaining relationships with places, histories, and communities across the Americas.

Latin Expressions is a month to be curious, to encounter different perspectives, to connect, and to experience and support Latin American arts and cultures. We cannot wait to see you at Latin Expressions 2026.

Date: October 1–27, 2026
The full programming is in the link in bio.

09/30/2026

Help us find VLACC’s next Board Secretary!
Details at: https://vlacc.ca/join-vlacc-board-volunteer-secretary/

We’re looking for someone organized, with strong writing skills and an interest in supporting Latin American arts and cultures. You’ll join the team pictured here at our most recent AGM and help keep our board’s meetings and records organized.

This volunteer role requires approximately 6–8 hours per month, including a monthly two-hour board meeting. People of all backgrounds are welcome, and Spanish or Portuguese is not required.

Apply by October 12, 2026. Visit our website for the full call and application details.

Know someone who would be a good fit? Please share!

09/29/2026

YUPI! A LATIN AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL FOR FAMILIES!

As part of Latin Expressions 2026, VLACC is joining forces with Neworld Theatre, Presentation House Theatre, and La Libélula to present YUPI! Latin American Arts Family Festival.

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 10 am–5 pm
Location: Presentation House Theatre (333 Chesterfield Ave, North Vancouver)

On October 17, 2026, YUPI! invites your whole family to Presentation House Theatre for a day filled with music, movement, theatre, art, and opportunities to discover Latin American cultures together by singing with Canto Vivo Choir, a guided movement workshop with Carla Alcántara, a performance of Muévete Marimbas and their energetic mix of music, an interactive workshop with Capoeira Aché Brasil, and the puppet show Moonweavings produced by Neworld Theatre.

Plus, explore arts and crafts, dance, percussion, and hands-on activities led by La Libélula and other artists throughout the day.

Activities are in English, with Spanish and Portuguese woven in, and the festival is designed for children ages 3–12 and their families.

Everyone is welcome, whether Latin American culture is part of your family’s heritage or something you’re discovering together for the first time.

See the full programming and register through the link in our bio.

Presented as part of Latin Expressions 2026, in partnership with Neworld Theatre, Presentation House Theatre, and La Libélula.

09/26/2026

YUPI! opens Friday, October 16!

Join us for the opening night of the inaugural YUPI! Latin American Arts Family Festival at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
The evening begins with a Land Welcome and opening remarks, followed by a journey through music and dance from across Latin America: Alma Raiz brings the traditional dances of Colombia’s mountains, rivers and coasts; Capoeira Aché Brasil shares the music and movement of Brazil; and MNGWA closes the evening with its high-energy mix of cumbia, salsa, funk and psychedelic rock.

Date: Friday, October 16
Time: 7–9 pm
Location: Presentation House Theatre, North Vancouver

For children ages 3–12 and their families

YUPI! continues October 17 and 18 with performances, workshops, art activities, food and more.

Subsidized tickets and free public transit passes are available.
Presented as part of Latin Expressions 2026, in partnership with Neworld Theatre, Presentation House Theatre and La Libélula.

09/22/2026

TUPANANCHISKAMA EXHIBITION | FREE EVENT

VLACC is delighted to collaborate once again with the Museum of Anthropology at UBC to present a special guided experience of Tupananchiskama: Ancient Andean Cosmovision.

Join us for a unique afternoon of ancestral knowledge, ceremony, and connection with the living traditions of the Andes.

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Museum of Anthropology at UBC (6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC - UBC campus)

This afternoon will be led by guest curator and archaeologist Luis Manuel González and Indigenous Ancestral Healing Guide Paola Noriega. Calling upon the Four Directions, the blessing recognizes the ancestors and the connections between the seen and unseen worlds.

Then, Luis Manuel and Paola will guide participants through the exhibition, sharing insights into the enduring worldviews of ancient Andean civilizations.

Please note: This event will be photographed and filmed for internal documentation and promotional purposes. If you do not wish to appear in photos or recordings, please let us know when you arrive.

In partnership with Museum of Anthropology at UBC as part of Latin Expressions 2026.

09/22/2026

DE LA SIERRA MADRE AL UNIVERSO BOREAL | FREE EVENT

Join us on October 1st for De la Sierra Madre al Universo Boreal: An Evening with Mexican-Canadian Writers, the opening event for the Latin Expressions 2026 at the Vancouver Public Library with the anthology editor Antolina Ortiz Moore and contributors Mara Álvarez, Óscar Yahir Aguilar, and Romero Salaspuente, for an evening of literature and conversation.

This new bilingual anthology brings together Mexican-Canadian voices writing across languages, geographies, and experiences. From Mexico’s Sierra Madre to Canada’s boreal forests, its stories explore memory, resilience, migration, and the connections created between places we call home.

Date: Thursday, October 1
Time: 6:30–8:00 pm
Location: Montalbano Family Theatre, Level 8 (VPL Central Library, 350 West Georgia St)

Come discover contemporary Mexican-Canadian writing and help us open a month of Latin Expressions together. The link for the registration is in our bio.

This event is presented by VLACC in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library, the Embassy of Mexico in Canada, and the Consulate General of Mexico in Vancouver as part of Latin Expressions 2026.

09/15/2026

MAKING SENSE OF MONEY AS AN ARTIST | FREE EVENT

Are you an artist or cultural worker looking to feel more confident managing the financial side of your practice?

This practical workshop led by Silvia Heitling will introduce essential tools and concepts to help make money management clearer, more approachable, and easier to incorporate into your everyday work.

From understanding self-employment and managing fluctuating income to navigating tax considerations, deductible expenses, and recordkeeping, this session will offer practical strategies participants can begin applying right away.

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Location: Langara College – T Gallery (T Building, Campus West Side - 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 3B3)

Registration is available at link in bio!

This event is part of our Punto de Encuentro Series, in partnership with Langara College.

Please note that the event will be photographed and filmed for internal documentation and promotional purposes. If you do not wish to appear in any photos or recordings, please let us know when you arrive.

Led by Silvia Heitling, the session will explore what it means to work as a self-employed artist or independent contractor.

06/23/2026

Join us for the opening of The Language of Tender Things, a captivating exhibition by Vancouver-based artist Alejandra Morales.

Through lush paintings populated by flowers, animals, and imagined landscapes, Morales creates worlds that are both inviting and mysterious. Her work explores themes of femininity, affection, humour, beauty, and belonging while encouraging viewers to reflect on the tensions between tenderness and irony, familiarity and ambiguity.

The evening will feature a guided tour led by artist Alejandra Morales and curator Miret Rodríguez, offering a unique opportunity to learn more about the artworks, their visual language, and the ideas that inspired them.

Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Hycroft Gallery (1489 McRae Ave, Vancouver, BC)

This is a FREE event, but registration is required.

Join us for an evening of art, conversation, and discovery as we explore works that invite curiosity, contemplation, and wonder.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-language-of-tender-things-exhibition-opening-and-guided-tour-tickets-1992381526780?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

In partnership with Curated Tastes.