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VocalEye Events

Accessible Arts Adventures

VocalEye makes arts and cultural events more accessible for people who are blind and partially sighted, online and in-person.

In-Person events include live theatre performances and other cultural events in Vancouver, Surrey and Richmond. VocalEye’s access services are tailored to each event. Service details and ticketing information are provided in the event listings.

Online Zoom events include a variety of audio plays, virtual art tours, festival highlights, storytelling and more with host Amy Amantea and special guest artists. Almost Live Zoom events are free and everyone is welcome. One-time registration is required.

Professional Development (Pro D) events include a variety of workshops, training sessions, Describer Café conversations, presentations and learning opportunities for audio describers, access providers and users. These events may be offered in person or online.

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Past Events

Almost Live #93 | Hidden Treasures

Wednesday July 20, 2022 at 6:30 pm Pacific Time online Zoom
Meet artists from New Brunswick's Disability Arts Collective with descriptive highlights from their recent show.

Almost Live #92 | Artificial Divide

Wednesday July 13, 2022 at 6:30 pm Pacific Time online Zoom
Highlights from a new anthology of short fiction by writers from the Blind community.

In Person | Kinky Boots at the Stanley

Sunday, July 10 at 2 pm and Friday, July 15, 2022 at 8 pm at the Arts Club Stanley, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
The big hit, big-hearted musical everyone's been waiting for!

Almost Live #90 | For a Look or a Touch

Wednesday June 22, 2022 at 6:30 pm Pacific Time online Zoom
A theatrical song cycle based on a true story of what it meant to be a gay man during the Holocaust.

Almost Live | Van Dusen Gardens

Wednesday June 15, 2022 at 6:30 pm Pacific Time online Zoom
A virtual tour of Vancouver's Van Dusen Gardens with a master gardener.

Almost Live | Redbone Coonhound

Wednesday June 8, 2022 at 6:30 pm Pacific Time online Zoom
A hard-hitting new comedy from the Arts Club's Listen to This audio play series.

Almost Live | Kindred

Sunday Matinée, June 5, 2022 at 1:30 pm Pacific Time online Zoom
A fairy tale for adults.

Almost Live | Hedwig Highlights

Wednesday June 1, 2022 at 6:30 pm Pacific Time online Zoom
Descriptive highlights from the hilarious, heart-breaking and timelessly cool cult classic, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch".

VocalEye Pro D | Describer Café

Friday July 29, 2022 at 11 am Pacific Time online via Zoom | Free to register!
Monthly conversations around the art of audio description and arts access.
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