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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

Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol

Described on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 1 pm at the Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery Street, Vancouver | 604-224-8007 ext 3
A new twist on a holiday classic.

Avenue Q

Described on Tuesday December 6, 2016 at 7:30 pm at the Arts Club Granville Island, 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
Our all-time favourite puppet musical for adults.

Creeps

Described on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 2 pm at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre, 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver | 604-251-1363
A savagely funny and courageously honest look inside a "sheltered workshop" for people with cerebral palsy.

4th Annual Artists with Disabilities Showcase

Descriptive tours on Saturday December 3, 2016 at 11 am and 12:30 pm at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss Street, Victoria | 250-595-0044
A celebration of local artists presented by the Victoria Disability Resource Centre.

I Think I’m Fallin’

Described on Sunday November 27, 2016 at 2 pm at the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria | 250-385-6815
The songs of Joni Mitchell.

Bakersfield Mist

Described on Sunday November 13, 2016 at 2 pm at the Arts Club Stanley, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
A comedy that questions what's real and what's fake in art and in life.

Tales from the Blind Side 4 x 4

Saturday November 5, 2016 from 6 pm to 10 pm | SOLD OUT! at Moose's Down Under Bar and Grill, 830 West Pender Street (downstairs), Vancouver
VocalEye's annual storytelling fundraiser.

To See or Not to See

Described on Saturday October 22, 2016 at 2 pm at the Rotary Centre for the Arts (Mary Irwin Theatre), 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna | 250-717-5304
A new play by a Canadian playwright with vision loss, Ruth Bieber.

The Flick

Described on Tuesday October 18, 2016 at 7:30 pm at the Arts Club Granville Island, 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
A sly look at changing reels and changing times.