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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

Disability Tour Bus

Wednesday September 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm Pacific Time
Accessibility is the heart of this brand new radio play podcast written by Amy Amantea and Rena Cohen.
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Access Vancouver Fringe 2024

Saturday September 14 and Sunday September 15, 2024 Granville Island
A Full On Fringe Weekend curated by and for the Blind and Partially Sighted community!

The Comedy of Errors

Saturday September 7, 2024 at 2 pm at Bard on the Beach, Howard Family Stage, 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vancouver | View Map | Phone
The farcical misadventures of two sets of identical twins.

Hamlet | encore

Sunday August 25, 2024 at 2 pm at Bard on the Beach, MainStage, 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vancouver | View Map | Phone
Shakespeare's tragic saga of betrayal, murder and revenge.

Descriptive Tour | Mount Pleasant

Saturday August 24, 2024 at 2 pm Meet at the Mount Pleasant Community Centre, 1 Kingsway, Vancouver
Explore and experience the murals of Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood.

Hamlet

Saturday August 17, 2024 at 2 pm at Bard on the Beach, MainStage, 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vancouver | View Map | Phone
Shakespeare's tragic saga of betrayal, murder and revenge.

Twelfth Night

Friday August 9, 2024 at 7:30 pm at Bard on the Beach, MainStage, 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vancouver | View Map | Phone
A carnival of poetry and chaos with original music by Veda Hille.