I recently interviewed Broadway Across Canada performer Juan Luis Espinal for Daily Hive Vancouver about his performances on the RENT 20th Anniversary tour. He shared with me his musical theatre beginnings, how he felt when he first saw RENT, and more. Have a read and enjoy the journey.

I recently wrote a piece for CBC Comedy about the talented and diverse Vancouver Comedy Scene. From stand-up to improv, podcasts to festivals and more, I'm proud to have helped showcase the wonderful comedians on the West Coast. Have a read then enjoy some laughs!

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The best in Latin American film is being showcased at the 2016Vancouver Latin American Film Festival (VLAFF), August 25 to September 4 at The Cinematheque, Vancity Theatre and SFU Woodward’s.

The festival will screen 60 films from 14 countries, has Brazil as this year’s guest country, and promises to have something for all audiences. More on Daily Hive Vancouver.

The 17th Annual TD Vancouver Chinatown Festival, which takes place on August 13 and 14, promises to be the city’s biggest multicultural summer celebration.

“We’re excited to showcase our community,” said Albert Fok, president of Chinatown BIA. “Chinatown has always been a hidden gem of Vancouver, even though we’re the largest Chinatown in Canada and second largest in North America. We’re inviting all Vancouverites, British Columbians, and out-of-town visitors to come to the festival.”

More on Daily Hive Vancouver.