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Hi, it’s me, @dglcreative . Even though I’ve been doing social media content for years now, I’ve never been good at online self promotion. But as I work on more projects, I feel like I should introduce myself to the interweb peeps. PLUS I have some exciting things to announce very soon! Hey, I’m Dee! I’m a queer Filipinx graphic designer residing on unceded Coast Salish territories. When it comes to my work, small businesses are my bread and butter, working with them to set up their branding, marketing material, and give them the tools to jumpstart their social media presence. I love watching a small business grow, gain footing in their respected fields, and make an impact in the community. If you’ve made it this far, thank you! Looking forward to connecting with you! 🫶🏽

@kamayan.fest was an experience and then some! Seeing everything come together was beautiful. At the end of the day the body ached, the brain hurt, but my heart was so full. A gathering of community, of art, music, food, I cannot be more proud to be a part of something so amazing. Thanks to the friends who came to support and to the new friends I’ve made. Team, we did that shit. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

OKAY, WE BACK! ✨ Kwento Kafé is back with our friends @francisarevalomusic @subo_bakes , and @kape.coffee at @tahananstudio on Saturday, MAY 30. Treats, coffee, open mic, and good vibes, what more could you want? Come showcase your creativity in a cozy, supportive environment with the incredibly talented @francisarevalomusic hosting open mic! Don’t miss it, these sessions always bring something special. See you there! Sign up for Open Mic - L I N K in B I O! We’re happy to be collaborating with @uwidomusic  to make this event happen! UWIDO is a Tagalog word meaning “ear for music”. Beginning with years as an artist management company, UWIDO is built on years of industry experience and real results, even being nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in 2023 for Impact in Artist Development. Now, UWIDO will be prioritizing the development of the crafts and careers of Filipinx/a/o youth and emerging artists in music. Expect artist development programs, workshops, open mics, community gatherings, and more!

Another successful open mic at @tahananstudio 😁 i always look forward to hosting and sharing in the talent every month 🙏🏼 whether you returned to perform again or soak it all up in the audience, or you joined us for the first time, thank you for choosing to spend time with us on this cold and rainy Saturday afternoon. It was warm and bright inside 😊 Plus, @kaza_space and I performed together for the first time in a long time! Including Waterboy for the first time 💧 Wanna hear what your neighbourhood's talent sounds like? Come thru to the next one! Date + time dropping soon.

Kwento Kafé is back! What is it, you ask? It’s a hang out, it’s a cafe, it’s an open mic! Who will be there? Hopefully you will be! Along with these talented group of people: 🎤 Hosting our open mic is @francisarevalomusic , in collaboration with @uwidomusic . UWIDO is a Tagalog word meaning “ear for music”. UWIDO prioritizes the development of the crafts and careers of Filipinx/a/o youth and emerging artists in music. Poets, singers, musicians, all welcome! Sign up for open mic, hit up the link in the bio! Francine started @subo_bakes from a desire to explore the flavours that reflect her Filipino-Canadian experience, and to create a sense of cozy comfort and pause. The first and only Philippine coffee in Vancouver, @kape.coffee . Every cup has a story, aiming to tell the story of Filipino perseverance, patience, and hospitality - in a transformative and lasting way. Saturday, February 21 from 1pm to 5pm Open mic from 2pm to 4pm. Tahanan Studio, 310 E. 5th Avenue

For the peoples who never die, for the pulse of the drum. Because it is time to be free, to be happy starting today, breaking every chain, bringing down oppression. The nations of the Earth, the defense of the Mother. Community resounds — the call that brings us together. Little eagle and condor, little eagle and condor, flying again, flying again… In my heart, in your heart. ✨ I loved this open mic. Deep gratitude to @skyewph @mitote.music for accompanying me with the Huehuêtl. Thank you to @tahananstudio for creating this space for sharing and community. Go visit them — they have truly beautiful things 🤍 #gratitud #comunity #music #singersongwriter #artist

THIS SUNDAY! 2026’s first social hang at @tahananstudio ! Sign up for open mic, maybe? 👀 No pressure environment with our fav host, @francisarevalomusic ! @bratpotions will be joining us once again! So come grab a drink, have a snack, and support local artists. Not to be missed! ✨ Sign up for open mic! 🎤 Sunday, January 18, 4-8pm Tahanan Studio 310 E. 5th Avenue

Happy new year friends! We are hosting our first Social & Open Mic of the year next week! Come hang out with us from 4pm-8pm. Food and drink vendors will be on hand! Grab a drink or bite and support our open mic artists hosted by @francisarevalomusic ! Sunday, January 18 from 4pm to 8pm. Food & beverage vendors the be announced! Open mic from 5pm to 7pm. Tahanan Studio, 310 E. 5th Avenue Sign up for Open Mic! Sign up form L I N K in B I O! We’re happy to be collaborating with @uwidomusic to make this event happen! UWIDO is a Tagalog word meaning “ear for music”. Beginning with years as an artist management company, UWIDO is built on years of industry experience and real results, even being nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in 2023 for Impact in Artist Development. Now, UWIDO will be prioritizing the development of the crafts and careers of Filipinx/a/o youth and emerging artists in music. Expect artist development programs, workshops, open mics, community gatherings, and more!

👀 LOOK who’s joining us THIS SUNDAY! Our kapwatids @bratpotions will be there for our Sala Social! Come enjoy the space, vibes, drinks, and open mic with @uwidomusic & @francisarevalomusic ! 🗓️ Sunday, November 23 🍿 Sala Social 4pm-8pm 🎤 Open Mic 5pm-7pm 📍 Tahanan Studio, 310 E. 5th Avenue

Picture this: It’s Sunday at dusk, sun setting low, and you’re hanging out in Tahanan’s living room (sala), food and bevvy in hand, listening to talented local talents at open mic hosted by Vancouver favourite @francisarevalomusic . Picture no longer because we’re going to make it happen Sunday, November 23 from 4pm to 8pm. Food & beverage vendors the be announced! Open mic from 5pm to 7pm! Sign up for Open Mic - L I N K in B I O! We’re happy to be collaborating with @uwidomusic to make this event happen! UWIDO is a Tagalog word meaning “ear for music”. Beginning with years as an artist management company, UWIDO is built on years of industry experience and real results, even being nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in 2023 for Impact in Artist Development. Now, UWIDO will be prioritizing the development of the crafts and careers of Filipinx/a/o youth and emerging artists in music. Expect artist development programs, workshops, open mics, community gatherings, and more! 🗓️ Sunday, November 23 🍿 Sala Social 4pm-8pm 🎤 Open Mic 5pm-7pm 📍 Tahanan Studio, 310 E. 5th Avenue

Join us on Sunday, October 26 for our very first Kwento Kafé! Fall is here and we’re all about the cozy cafe vibes. Stop by to sip on coffee, snack on tasty treats, and shop for unique goods! Most importantly, relax and stay to watch local talent during open mic hosted by @francisarevalomusic ! Kwento (KWHEN-toh) means “story” in Tagalog. We would love to host local talent to share their stories through song, comedy, poetry, or any other creative forms. Interested? Check out details and sign up with the form on our bio! 🗓️ Sunday, October 26 🛍️ Vendors from 11am - 4pm 🎤 Open mic from 11:30am - 1pm ✨ Free entry About our vendors: @kape.coffee is the first and only Philippine coffee in Vancouver. Every cup has a story, and through each coffee shared, we aim to tell the story of Filipino perseverance, patience, and hospitality - in a transformative and lasting way. Francine got her start rifling through her mom’s Company’s Coming recipe books, and was later able to hone her skills in cafes and bakeries around Vancouver. @subo_bakes was born from a desire to explore the flavours that reflect her Filipino-Canadian experience, and to create a sense of cozy comfort and pause. Tatak Tayo is a Filipino label based in Mohkinstsis, the traditional Blackfoot name of the city now called Calgary. Meaning “us” in Tagalog, Tayo offers limited collections of Philippine-made goods and products from Filipino/a/x makers. Follow @tataktayo and celebrate Filipino heritage with us.

I was blessed to have a few days away from the city to spend some time with good friends on Vancouver Island a couple weeks ago. But coming back has been particularly hard for me. Giving myself some breathing room has made way for my unprocessed trauma to surface. I’m grateful for my community, and being in community, and for all the connections made in the last 4 months. But holding space for others and constantly taking in energy, without addressing my own trauma, has now depleted me. I now I have to hold space for myself. Kamayan Fest is less than 2 weeks away. I’m looking forward to celebrating the day with everyone and I do hope to see many of your smiling faces. So please come and say hi. After the festival I will be taking time away to do some deeper work to address my trauma and depression and hope to see all of you at the other side of it.