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VLAFF Opening Night Party

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September 4 @ 9:30 pm

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Batucada Abrace + Sara Magal Band, and DJ The Black Jesus at The Pearl

We’re kicking off the 2025 Vancouver Latin American Film Festival with a party you won’t forget!

The night starts with an explosive collaboration between the Sara Magal Band and Batucada Abrace—a fusion of soulful Brazilian vocals and irresistible percussion that will have you moving from the very first beat.

Then, straight from San José del Cabo, DJ The Black Jesus returns to light up the dance floor with deep cuts, global beats, and an unstoppable groove, keeping the energy high until the early hours.

Join us for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and community as we celebrate the start of this year’s festival in true VLAFF style.

🎬 Don’t miss the Opening Night film THE BEST MOTHER IN THE WORLD by Anna Muylaert at 7:00 PM at SFU Woodward’s Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema. Details here.

Film & Party Tickets, Buy HERE.

Party Only Tickets, Buy HERE.

Website:

https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/vancouver-latin-american-film-festival-the-pearl-tickets/13957874?pl=thepearl

The Pearl

881 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L1 Canada

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Batucada Abrace + Sara Magal Band

Batucada Abrace is a collective of mostly queer, female, and Brazilian immigrant musicians who use their music to challenge oppression and build community. Their drumming ignites rejoice, healing, and resistance. Sara Magal is a Brazilian singer-songwriter whose voice feels like home: tender, deep, and full of soul. Together, they bring the joy of Brazil, rooted in culture, love, and the kind of music that holds you like a mother’s hug.
Batucada Abrace and Sara Magal Band

The Black Jesus

The black Jesus