UCLA Latin American Institute

10/09/2026

Dances of Peru
Qori in the Land of the Sun

Sunday, October 18, 2026
3:30 PM
Downey Theatre Downey, CA
Qori, whose name means “gold” in Quechua, is a young girl born in the United States to Peruvian parents. During a visit to her grandmother in Peru, she embarks on a magical journey through Peru’s coast, highlands, and rainforest, where dance, music, and tradition reveal the history and spirit of her heritage.

Qori in the Land of the Sun is a heartwarming story for the whole family that celebrates the beauty of Peruvian culture and reminds us that our greatest treasure is our identity.

For tickets: https://downeytheatre.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=65

10/01/2026

🍂 October at the UCLA Latin American Institute!

This month, join us for our Fall Reception with the Consulate General of Peru in Los Angeles, talks on Peruvian archaeology and diasporas, a film screening, book talks, webinars, and more. We’re also proud to co-sponsor the Shipibo-Konibo artists’ residency and exhibition at the Fowler Museum.

📬 Read our October Newsletter for the full calendar and details on upcoming events.

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09/21/2026

La Universidad de Guadalajara, a través del Centro Universitario de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades (CUCSH) y The University of Guadalajara Foundation USA, invita a la conferencia inaugural del Instituto Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz: Lengua, Literatura y Cultura Mexicana, un nuevo espacio de encuentro en torno al idioma español, la literatura y la riqueza cultural de México.

Inspirado en el legado de Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, una de las figuras más importantes de la literatura novohispana y de la cultura mexicana, el Instituto busca acercar el conocimiento, la lengua y la cultura a las comunidades de Los Ángeles, así como generar espacios de diálogo y colaboración con instituciones académicas y culturales de Estados Unidos.

Como parte de este encuentro, la Dra. Susana Hernández-Araico, profesora emérita de California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, impartirá la conferencia magistral “Sor Juana y su legado: de la Puebla de los Ángeles al Pueblo de Los Ángeles”. Asimismo, se presentará oficialmente a la Dra. Sara Poot-Herrera como directora del Instituto.

Acompáñanos a descubrir cómo la palabra, el pensamiento y el legado de Sor Juana siguen cruzando fronteras y dialogando con nuestro presente.

September 23, 2026
6pm to 7pm
Mark Taper Auditorium en el Los Angeles Central Library
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ceremonia-inaugural-instituto-sor-juana-ines-de-la-cruz-en-los-angeles-tickets-1999049537981?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/17/2026

Latin Americanist Community,

Save the date for the LAI Fall Reception!

Join us for an evening of community, conversation, and connection on Tuesday, October 6, at 4:00 PM at the Bunche Hall South Lawn.

In partnership with the Consulate General of Peru in Los Angeles

Refreshments will be served.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/X81SzGFLoCWuqspT9

08/11/2026

Our hearts are with communities in Colombia affected by the recent 7.4 earthquake.

Please consider supporting relief efforts through the Colombian Red Cross: https://www.cruzrojacolombiana.org/

Every contribution makes a difference.

06/27/2026

Please consider making a donation or donating supplies to the ongoing relief efforts in the wake of the earthquakes in Venezuela. In the comments you can find a link to a list of reputable charities and collection locations. Note that the collection location in Los Angeles for supplies is Full Arepas at 312 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014.

06/02/2026

✨ Our June Newsletter is here! ✨

As we wrap up the 2025–26 academic year, we’re celebrating a season of impactful work across UCLA and beyond.

📚 Highlights include:
• A powerful upcoming event — Poetry as Liberation — featuring Central American poets Chelsea Guevara and W***y Palomo
• A festive end-of-quarter fandanguito led by students and community musicians

👉 Read more: https://conta.cc/4dJxajy

💛 Thank you for being part of our community!

05/29/2026

HOY: Álvaro Olmos, director boliviano en conversación

viernes 29 de mayo de 2026 3:00 pm
University of California, Los Angeles
Spanish and Portuguese Department
Rolfe 4302 (Lydeen Library)
345 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90024

05/08/2026

Join us for an afternoon of conversation, culture, and community as Professor Robin Derby discusses her new book Bêtes Noires: Sorcery as History in the Haitian-Dominican Borderlands. Featuring special guests Martha M. Arguello and Génesis Lara, this event brings together powerful voices exploring history, identity, and the supernatural. Happening at El Bacano—one of the LA Times’ 101 Best Restaurants. Light refreshments included!

🗓️ Sunday, May 17
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍El Bacano
RSVP: May 16 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDye06MMC0N2UBWYcAnmiO0fAxgMU93ygejK6qt7tl-lovgA/viewform?pli=1)

05/04/2026

Don’t miss our May newsletter! 🌱
Take a look at what’s happening this month in our newsletter: https://conta.cc/4cPr9RV