Freewheeling
We can’t wait to gather again in person with community for FREEWHEELING! – A Mini-Festival of free workshops and performances by and for the disability community. We’ve partnered up with our friends at the
Freewheeling Festival runs from May 8 to 13, 2023 with a little something for everyone – try a workshop, get up onstage at open mic night, or mingle with artists and musicians at the Closing Cabaret! All events are free!
All events take place at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver [Map, Parking & Transit Info]
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: We need you! Get into the community groove with us and volunteer at Freewheeling! Volunteers needed for workshops, Disability Market, Open Mic Night and Closing Cabaret.
👉🏾 SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
Or email info@realwheels.ca
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
(Free Workshops, Disability Market, Open Mic Night, Cabaret & More!)
WORKSHOPS (Free to attend, Registration Required)
📍All workshops will take place in the Performance Centre
Dancing Stories | Monday, May 8
Facilitated by: Harmanie Rose
Time: 11 am to 12 pm
Stories Danced | Monday, May 8
Facilitated by: Janice Laurence
Time: 1 pm to 2 pm
Poetry/Spoken Word | Tuesday, May 9
Facilitated by: Alex Masse
Time: 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Stand Up Comedy | Wednesday, May 10
Facilitated by: Janice Bannister
Time: 3 pm to 4:30 pm
Improv | Thursday, May 11
Facilitated by: David C Jones
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm
Workshops are free to attend. Registration is required.
👉🏾 REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS
Please email info@realwheels.ca if this form is not accessible, or if you have any questions.
CLOSING EVENTS
👉🏾 CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MIC NIGHT!
Open Mic Night | Friday, May 12 | 7 pm to 9:30 pm
Hosted by Realwheels Academy | Performance Centre
Space is limited!
If Google webforms are not accessible for you, please email info@realwheels.ca to sign up for Open Mic Night.
Disability Market | Saturday, May 13 | Afternoon
Find artisan wares from community makers in the Exhibition Hall!
Closing Cabaret | Saturday, May 13 | 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Hosted by David C. Jones | Performance Centre
With performances by:
Greg Labine
Sticks and Tones: Dave Symington and Jim Meyer
The Rachael Ransom Band: Rachael Ransom and Dave Symington, with Jim Meyer and Bryden Vienot
Melanie Rose
Ryan Lachance
In partnership with the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
Thank you to our generous funders: Canada Council for the Arts, Province of BC, City of Vancouver