happy youth playing with binoculars

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.

Join VocalEye’s mailing list to receive upcoming event announcements.

Past Events

Precious Little

Described on Saturday September 15, 2018 at 12:30 pm at the Culture Lab at The Cultch, 1895 Venables Street, Vancouver | 604-762-5294
Exploring the beauty, and the limits, of love and language.

Vancouver Pride Parade 2018

Described on Sunday August 5, 2018 at Noon | FREE EVENT Beach Avenue Accessible Seating | 604-364-5949
Get your rainbows on and celebrate 40 years of Vancouver Pride!

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Described on Friday July 27, 2018 at 8 pm at Theatre Under the Stars, 610 Pipeline Rd, Stanley Park | 604-734-1917
A fairy tale classic full of music and magic under the summer stars in Stanley Park.

As You Like It

Described on Sun July 22, 2018 at 2 pm and Sat August 18, 2018 at 7:30 pm at Bard on the Beach, BMO MainStage, 1695 Whyte Avenue, Vanier Park, Vancouver | 604-739-0559
Shakespeare's comedy is set in the 60's to the Beatles greatest hits.

Once

Described on Tuesday July 3, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Arts Club Granville Island, 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
A captivating and award-winning Guy-meets-Girl musical.

Mamma Mia!

Described on Sunday June 3, 2018 at 2 pm and on Friday June 8, 2018 at 8 pm at the Arts Club Stanley, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
The musical sensation based on the songs of ABBA.

Salt Baby

Described on Sunday May 6, 2018 at 2 pm at the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria | 250-385-6815
A modern comedy about finding out who you really are.

Misery

Described on Tuesday April 24, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Arts Club Granville Island, 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
A gothic novelist meets his number one fan in this chilling Stephen King thriller.

The Humans

Described on Sunday April 15, 2018 at 2 pm at the Arts Club Stanley, 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver | 604-687-1644
Family drama on more than one level.

The Velveteen Rabbit

Described on Sunday March 18, 2018 at 11 am at the Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
The beloved children's classic about a stuffed rabbit who longs to be real.