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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

Vancouver Pride Parade 2019

Described on Sunday August 4, 2019 from Noon to 3 pm | Free Event Beach Avenue Accessible Seating | 604-364-5949
Get your rainbows on and celebrate 41 years of Vancouver Pride!

Disney’s Newsies

Described on Friday July 26, 2019 at 8 pm at Theatre Under the Stars, 610 Pipeline Rd, Stanley Park | 604-734-1917
They delivered the papers until they made the headlines!

Described Tour | The Street

Saturday July 6, 2019 at 10:30 am at the Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Making visual art more accessible for visitors who are blind and partially sighted.

Mom’s the Word: Nest 1/2 Empty

Described on Friday July 5, 2019 at 8 pm at the Arts Club Granville Island, 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
Vancouver's funniest moms are back with a new generation of laughs.

Matilda the Musical

Described on Sunday June 9, 2019 at 2 pm and Friday June 14, 2019 at 8 pm at the Arts Club Stanley, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty to find your happy ending.

The Lind Prize 2019 | Accessibility Tour

Described art exhibit on Thursday June 6, 2019 at 11 am at The Polygon Gallery, 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver | 604-986-1351
A sampling of work by 11 emerging BC artists competing for this year's Lind Prize.

Described Tour | BC Access Awareness Day

Saturday June 1, 2019 at the Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Making visual art more accessible for visitors who are blind and partially sighted.

Other Inland Empires | rEvolver Fest

Described on Sunday May 26, 2019 at 5:30 pm at The Cultch Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver | ‭604-251-1363‬
What if Gidget goes to Central Europe to learn to surf?