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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

Forget About Tomorrow

Described on Sunday February 11, 2018 at 2 pm at the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria | 250-385-6815
Heart-wrenchingly frank, darkly funny and deeply human.

King Arthur’s Night

Described on Saturday February 3, 2018 at 7:30 pm Frederic Wood Theatre, 6354 Crescent Road, UBC | 604-605-8284 ext 204
Epic in scale and radically inclusive.

The Events

Described on Saturday January 27, 2018 at 2 pm and 8 pm at the Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Avenue, Vancouver | 604.872.1861
How far can faith and forgiveness stretch in the face of brutality.

A Christmas Carol

Described on Saturday December 16, 2017 at 8 pm at the Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond | 604-270-1812
Filled with the timeless spirit of Christmas.

Coming Up for Air

Described on Saturday November 25, 2017 at 2 pm at the Kay Meek Studio Theatre, 1700 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver | 604-981-6335
A deft and timely adaptation of George Orwell's pre-war tale.

King Charles III

Described on Sunday November 12, 2017 at 2 pm at the Arts Club Stanley, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
A bold imagining of a future king.

Tales from the Blind Side 2017

Saturday November 4, 2017 from 5:30 pm to 10 pm at Moose's Down Under Bar and Grill, 830 West Pender Street (downstairs), Vancouver
VocalEye's 5th annual storytelling fundraiser.

Onegin

Described on Sunday October 29, 2017 at 2 pm at the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria | 250-385-6815
A lush, passionate new musical about trying not to fall in love.

Thanks for Giving

Described on Tuesday October 24, 2017 at 7:30 pm at the Arts Club Granville Island, 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
Comedy with lots to chew on.

Mom’s the Word 3: Nest 1/2 Empty

Described on Saturday October 21, 2017 at 4 pm at the Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey | 604-501-5566
Vancouver's funniest moms on tour.