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Lisa Craveiro

Lisa Craveiro is an online marketer and social media strategist, blog writer, BCIT Marketing Communications graduate, pop-culture enthusiast, chocolate lover and sun worshipper. And not necessarily in that order. When not helping clients gain a better understanding of how to increase their online presence, she enjoys visiting and contributing articles to various local blogs and social networking sites.


What's hot in Vancouver this week?

Despite how we feel about Vancouver's weather, transit, politics, and everything else, there's no denying that it hosts a ton of interesting events, you just need to look for them! Or you could just...

What's hot in Vancouver this week?

Here's what's hot in Vancouver this week.

Top Vancouver Events Sept 14 - 20: Fringe, Hapa-palooza and more

Fringe Festival, Leadership Forums at Tsleil-Waututh, New Forms Festival -- this week in Vancouver is an explosion of culture.

Top Vancouver Events: Aug 16-22

There's something special about outdoor events under the stars. Especially when it involves Bollywood dancing or Patrick Swayze! Read on for the best events to check out this week in Vancouver. Top...

Top Vancouver Events: July 26-31 - Naked bike ride, Carribean Days and Grilled Cheese giveaway

It's time to watch the happy naked cyclists pass by, or better yet - you can be one of them. If that's not your cup of tea, you might be interested in free grilled cheese sandwiches. Yep, we can't...

What to do in Vancouver: Naughty Galleria's Opening Art Show and much more

Since you're going to be outside this weekend, we might as well give you something to do. See our top picks of the week below. Miss the last Creative Mornings lecture? Ever been to it at all? It...

What to do in Vancouver this Canada Day long weekend

It goes without saying, but this is going to be one epic weekend. It's our Canada Day event edition and it's jam packed with dance parties, live music festivals, food tastings, cruises and even a...

Events to check out this week in Vancouver like All That Jazz and Car Free Day

It's a good weekend to live in Mount Pleasant. Two of our top events are both on Main Street and if you've never been to its annual car-free celebration, we suggest you go. It'll be tons of fun with...

Top Vancouver events May 30 - June 5: foodie heaven

Have we died and gone to foodie heaven? Our mouths are watering at all the food and wine events happening this weekend. You won't want to miss the Wooing with Wine tasting event, the popular annual...