VLACC

Nonprofit organization in Vancouver BC that promotes a deeper understanding of Latin American Culture

VLACC is the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre Society (www.vlacc.ca). We celebrate cultural diversity by sharing Latin American culture with all! We offer the opportunity to learn more about Latin American arts and culture, make new friends, contribute to your community, and have a wonderful time doing it! Most of our programs are presented in English, and admission is often free. Our acti

vities encompass concerts, visual art, author readings and discussions, youth activities, choral singing and more. Our dream of a Latin American Cultural Centre in Vancouver gets closer every day! We are working on building a physical hub for Latin American artists and audiences, to celebrate the increasing importance of the Latin American community in Canada. OUR MISSION
The Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre Society (VLACC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to contribute to the education and cultural legacy of all Canadians by exploring and sharing a deeper understanding of Latin American arts and cultures. Other relevant points:
VLACC is a charitable organization and receives support from the Canadian government in all three levels: municipal, provincial, and federal. VLACC receives Annual Operating Grants from the City of Vancouver and BC Arts. VLACC enjoys the commitment and support of an Honorary Board, composed of representatives of seven Latin American consulates in Vancouver: Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Argentina, and El Salvador

We count on partnerships with UBC, Britannia Community Centre, The Cultch, Vancouver Public Library, and others.

07/30/2026

TBT VLACC | VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

We are very proud to have had the opportunity to participate of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival for the first time! We would like to thank the Festival and each of you who visited our booth during this weekend full of music, art and good energy! We shared so many experiences and celebrated the rich diversity and culture of Latin America together.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our booth possible, to the amazing artist Marcela Vilaça for sharing her art with us, and a special shoutout to the incredible artists Bia Ferreira, El Bacon and Empanadas Ilegales for bringing their talent and energy to the festival!

Stay tuned! There is much more to come!

07/21/2026

Thank you for having us, ! At 49 you have amazing youth energy. The team had a blast inviting audience members to learn more about our programs, place a pin on our Latin American map, painting a Brazilian breakfast with or posing for a portrait with . We loved the energy of the Latin American performers , and . !Gracias! Obrigad@! See you in 2027!

07/15/2026

We’re heading to the Vancouver Folk Music Festival!

From July 17 to 19, you’ll find VLACC at one of Canada’s most beloved summer festivals, and we would love to see you stopping by our booth!

Come say hello, learn about our year-round arts programming, and discover how we are working toward our long-term vision of establishing Canada’s first Latin American cultural centre.

While visiting us, you can:

Add a pin to our interactive “Where Is Your Latin America?” map;
Get a temporary VLACC tattoo;
Pick up a “What is VLACC?” postcard;
Participate in an art activity with Marcela Villaça;
Enter our prize draw by signing up for our newsletter for a chance to win a VLACC tote bag, a pair of tickets to a Latin Expressions event, a pair of tickets to the Silvana Estrada concert at the Chan Centre, or a one-year VLACC membership.

During this weekend, don’t miss these incredible Latin American artists performing on stages:
1. Bia Ferreira, brazilian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, anti-racism activist and fierce defender of the LGBTQ2S+ community worldwide. Bia defines her songs as MMP: Música de Mulher Preta (Black Woman Music);
2. Empanadas Ilegales, a Vancouver-based psychedelic cumbia and salsa collective that ignites dance floors with their genre-defying sound;
3. El Balcón, a globe and genre-spanning group that layer the sounds of the jarana, tarima, requinto, and cajón, traditional Mexican folk instruments, with Middle Eastern oud and Western violin.

Planning to attend? Use our discount code VLACCS10 when purchasing your festival pass.

We can’t wait to see you at Jericho Beach Park!

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.

06/16/2026

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP | NATALIA LAFOURCADE CANCIONERA TOUR

We are honoured to be a Community Partner for Natalia Lafourcade's upcoming concerts THIS WEEKEND at the Chan Centre UBC on June 19 & June 20, 2026, at 7:30pm.

A true icon of Latin American music, Natalia Lafourcade has captivated audiences around the world with her poetic songwriting, breathtaking voice, and deep connection to the musical traditions of Mexico and Latin America. With multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, her work bridges generations while celebrating the richness of our cultures.

Vancouver fans have been waiting for years to experience Natalia Lafourcade live, and we couldn't be more thrilled to finally welcome her to our city for the very first time.

Date: Friday and Saturday, June 19 & 20, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Chan Centre at UBC (6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1)
Use our promocode: NATALIAVLACC10

Please note: the concert originally scheduled for September 27, 2025, has been rescheduled to June 20, 2026. Previously purchased tickets will be honoured.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience one of the most important voices in contemporary Latin American music live on stage. Last tickets available here: https://tickets.ubc.ca/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=DED2C1BD-AFE9-4D90-98E6-16BDB1BA0AF5&_ga=2.36187104.1708054923.1781286823-44137344.1776236706&blm_aid=0

06/02/2026

A CLOSER LOOK | CANTO VIVO CONCERT

We are delighted to present Carlos Cortes, Paula Faustino and Marcos Uribe, three of the outstanding musicians of Canto Vivo Choir on stage with TROVADORAS this Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Born and raised in Chile, Carlos Cortes came to Canada in 1982 and became part of a folk group based in Edmonton, Alberta, playing wind and string instruments for three years. He moved to Vancouver in 1987 and served as Artistic Director of the world music ensemble Ancient Cultures, which released eight albums, including the Juno Award-winning El Camino Real (1993). Carlos is a Life Member of the Vancouver Musicians' Association (Local 145). In addition to his musical career, Carlos is a Professional Engineer in British Columbia and Alberta, holds an MSc in Project Management, and earned an RCM diploma in Flute Studies and Music History.

Paula Faustino is a Brazilian drummer and percussionist based in Vancouver, known for bringing a strong sense of Brazilianness to her musical projects. Her work is marked by the richness of Brazilian rhythms, versatility, and a deep connection with diverse Latin American cultures and musical traditions.

Marcos Uribe is a Chilean-Canadian musician and multi-instrumentalist. After studying music in Chile, he formed a Latin American music group in Saskatoon and later toured Scandinavia and the former Soviet Union, where he also contributed to the film The Deal. Back in Canada, he joined the Juno Award-winning ensemble Ancient Cultures and the group Sumalao, recording albums and performing at major festivals including the Vancouver Folk Festival, Vancouver Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, and others.

Together, they will present TROVADORAS: A Celebration of Women Songwriters of Latin America to life in a concert that travels across the continent through songs and rhythms that have shaped generations.

Location: Rio Theatre (1660 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1)
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm (doors will open at 2pm)

Tickets are still available at vlacc.ca . Link in bio.

We look forward to sharing this special afternoon with you!

05/29/2026

9 DAYS LEFT | CANTO VIVO IN CONCERT

On June 7, 2026, Canto Vivo Choir takes the stage with TROVADORAS, a powerful celebration of the women songwriters who helped define the musical soul of Latin America.

From the poetic legacy of Violeta Parra to the contemporary brilliance of Natalia Lafourcade, this concert brings together songs, stories, and voices that have inspired generations across the continent.

Whether you’re discovering these artists for the first time or revisiting beloved classics, TROVADORAS promises an afternoon filled with music, culture, memory, and connection.

One stage. Over a century of music. Countless stories told through song. A concert you don’t want to miss!

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM (Doors open at 2:00 PM)
Location: Rio Theatre, Vancouver, BC

Tickets are available at vlacc.ca and link is our bio.

Don’t wait! Secure your seats and join us for TROVADORAS!

05/27/2026

FREE EVENT | READING GROUP SESSION

Join us on June 9, 2026, for an engaging evening of contemporary literature on our Reading Group. This session will explore two compelling stories by acclaimed writer Laia Jufresa: The Cornerist and Back to the Land.

Known for her sharp observations, subtle humour, and emotionally layered storytelling, Jufresa explores themes of memory, belonging, displacement, identity, and human connection through intimate portraits of contemporary life.

Facilitated by Dr. María Ignacia Barraza, this session will create space for conversation, reflection, and exchange in a welcoming environment open to both longtime readers of Latin American literature and those discovering it for the first time.

Location: Britannia Community Services Centre (1661 Napier St, Vancouver, BC, V5L 4X4)
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

The stories are available in both English and Spanish translations, and the discussion will be held in English. No previous experience is needed.

Register and access the stories at vlacc.ca .

With the support of Britannia Community Services Centre.

05/23/2026

A closer look at Baltazar Aguilera, the official pianist of Canto Vivo Choir.

Baltazar Aguilera (Salta, Argentina) is a pianist and music educator, and a graduate of the Provincial Conservatory of Music “José Lo Giudice.”

He has worked as a pianist in solo, vocal, and instrumental settings, with a practice grounded in attentive listening and musical sensitivity. Alongside his performance work, he has extensive experience as a music educator, teaching piano to students of various ages and working as a music instructor in schools and socio-educational programs.

Since 2024, he has been based in Vancouver, Canada, where he is actively involved in choir and community projects, continuing his artistic and professional development. In 2025, he joined Canto Vivo as its official pianist.

Join us on June 7, 2026, for TROVADORAS: A Celebration of Women Songwriters of Latin America and experience the artistry of Baltazar Aguilera live on stage. We are thrilled to have Baltazar as part of Canto Vivo Choir.

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm (doors at 2:00 pm)
Location: Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC)

Tickets are available at vlacc.ca .

05/21/2026

On June 7, 2026, Canto Vivo Choir invites audiences on a musical journey through the voices of the women songwriters who helped shape Latin American music across generations.

TROVADORAS celebrates composers whose words and melodies continue to resonate deeply through memory, poetry, love, resilience, and cultural connection. The concert travels across more than a century of music and through Latin-American countries.

This week, Latin America also mourns the passing of Totó la Momposina, the legendary Colombian artist whose voice helped bring cumbia musical traditions to audiences around the world. Canto Vivo Choir is proud to honor Totó’s legacy by performing “Yo Me Llamo Cumbia,” the song presented on this video that became popular through her voice.

Join us for an afternoon of music, memory, and connection with Canto Vivo in Concert: TROVADORAS, a celebration of the women songwriters who have defined the musical soul of Latin America.

Location: Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC)
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm (doors at 2:00 pm)

Tickets are available at vlacc.ca . Link in our bio.

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1885 Venables Street
Vancouver, BC
V5L2H6

Telephone

+16045625246

Website

http://www.vlacc.ca/

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