Calendar

Events in May 2023

  • The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)

    The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)


    May 1

    What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies.

     

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

    Vision: Peer-led Support Group (online)

    Vision: Peer-led Support Group (online)


    May 1

    Vision is a peer-led drop-in support group that runs on a 12-week cycle of topics based on Hannah Fairbairn’s 2019 book, “When You Can't Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery”. Every first and third Monday of the month, we meet to discuss different topics and share our experiences, thoughts, and knowledge. We are people with similar experiences who genuinely want to support one another in all aspects of living independently with our changing vision.

    Reading is not required. However, if you would like topic details beyond our discussions, please refer to the book which is available on the National Library Service Braille and Audio Recoding Download (BARD) at book number: DBC11619.
    May 1: Learning to Trust Yourself
    May 15: Grief, Anger, Fear, and Denial

    RSVP online for Vision: Peer-led Support Group or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

  • Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)


    May 3

    We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

    Gratitude-VIBES: May 2023 (online)

    Gratitude-VIBES: May 2023 (online)


    May 3

    Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Experience weekly presentations that motivate and rejuvenate as students share what Energizes them. Expressing gratitude is a powerful way to boost morale and build connections, even when meeting virtually. Individual check-ins and a gratitude exercise follow presentations.

    May’s Theme: Resilience
    May 3: (Song) What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
    May 10: Finding My Peace
    May 17: I Don’t Fear the Darkness
    May 24: No class
    May 31: Acupuncture

    RSVP online for Gratitude-VIBES: May 2023 or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

  • Create In Community: Art Class (in person)

    Create In Community: Art Class (in person)


    May 4

    Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market to explore a different art process, style or media each moth while connecting with fellow creatives. These are exploratory, process-oriented classes that invite you to work at whatever level you are, be it first timer to expert.

    This May, the junk journal continues as we gather memorabilia from home, collect ephemera from our journeys and collect offerings to share among peers. From there, we will make journal cards, create and stuff secret pockets, stitch together tactile treasures and experiment with techniques that make a handmade book a veritable tactile treat.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

    Look Mom! I'm on BOP of the World! (in-person)

    Look Mom! I'm on BOP of the World! (in-person)


    May 4

    What if you could spend an hour or so poking around the mind of an inventor who creates crazy annoyingly addictive accessible games? We don't have an app for that yet. But for now, how about touring an inventor's studio? Bop-It inventor, Daniel Klitsner has graciously invited adult Lighthouse students to his downtown San Francisco studio to hear his stories, check out twenty-five years of Bop-It and soak up wisdom from one who has made a career of creating possibilities. Blind adults can benefit from a creative, entrepreneurial mindset as it also opens possibilities for finding solutions and low-tech life hacks for everyday obstacles. Most importantly, come join the tour for the love of Bopping 'til you drop.

    RSVP by May 3 to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

  • EHC Virtual Campfire (online)

    EHC Virtual Campfire (online)


    May 5

    These fun-filled evenings will consist of all your favorite real campfire traditions, including camp’s traditional opening campfire ceremony rituals, special guest performances, and singalongs. Campfire attendees will also be informed of rebuild updates and all other camp related program offerings.

    RSVP to Andrew Martinez at Amartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642.

    Creators' Space - Make a Hand-Held Labyrinth with Maia Scott (in-person)

    Creators' Space - Make a Hand-Held Labyrinth with Maia Scott (in-person)


    May 5

    A labyrinth is an ancient pattern that modern day meditators use as a tool for quieting the mind, opening the heart and finding peace. If you are someone who appreciates an opportunity to step away from life's clutter, then you may find walking a labyrinth to be rewarding. Better yet, how about learning how to make a labyrinth? Join Lighthouse Adult Program Coordinator and interdisciplinary artist Maia Scott to learn all about labyrinths, their history, how they are made and how to use them. Explore Maia's labyrinth creations and offer feedback; traverse a brief history of labyrinths as we learn to create our own tactile creations then end with a meditation using your own personal creation. Then on Saturday, May 6, World Labyrinth Day, you will be primed to walk as One at One with other meditators around the world.

    RSVP by May 4 to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online)

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online)


    May 5

    We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm, where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with LightHouse and EHC friends.

    After the Daredevil and Wednesday series, the club has chosen to watch The Last of Us.

    Watch The Last of Us trailer.

    ***Parents Please Note*** The Last of Us is rated TV-MA and may not be suitable for children under 17 years old. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating.

    IMDB The Last of Us content guide

    Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program. RSVP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org  or 415-694-7372.

  • Improvisational Dance Performance Workshop with Jess Curtis/Gravity (in-person)

    Improvisational Dance Performance Workshop with Jess Curtis/Gravity (in-person)


    May 6

    Choreographer and Director Jess Curtis, and blind and sighted members of his dance/performance Company, Gravity will offer two accessible Saturday morning classes in Improvisational Dance Performance. Using techniques developed in their own accessible performance work such as tactile wayfinding, goal-ball style tactile floor markings, touch-based partner and group dancing, verbal movement self-description and group audio location; they will introduce you to a world of possibilities for moving joyfully and freely in playful space with other bodies.

    No experience is necessary; this class is open to all!

    This class takes place at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market and is offered on May 6 and 13.

    To register and for further information contact Maia: Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608

    Note: This event and related materials are made possible in part by a grant from The Creative Work Fund, a program of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund that also is supported by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.

     

    World Labyrinth Day - Meditation Walk at One, as One (in-person)

    World Labyrinth Day - Meditation Walk at One, as One (in-person)


    May 6

    Are you someone who struggles to sit still and meditate? Do you enjoy participating in a mindful practice with other community members? Join us to celebrate World Labyrinth Day by coming together to learn about labyrinths and experience a tactile labyrinth walk. A labyrinth is a symbolic pattern with one path that winds its way to the center and back out again on the same path. In modern times, many walk utilize them as a walking meditation for peace of mind, community healing and solidarity. Adult coordinator Maia Scott is a Veriditas certified labyrinth Facilitator who will share her experience with the practice, explain the process and offer a walk with chimes and other sound healing instruments. Dress comfortably and be prepared to walk barefoot or in socks for your walk.

    RSVP by May 5 to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

  • The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)

    The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)


    May 8

    What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies.

     

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

    Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)

    Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)


    May 8

    We did it! We are an official Toastmasters Chapter and are supported by experienced Toastmasters mentors! This is a safe and fun place to develop skills of self-empowerment. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.
    RSVP for Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries to get the Zoom link or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
  • College Spaces from Different Places: A Conversation on Accessing Fitness and Fun (online)

    College Spaces from Different Places: A Conversation on Accessing Fitness and Fun (online)


    May 9

    Summer is here with its long, sunny days, and with the changing season comes the end of many students’ school years. Beyond the bustle of summer classes, and internships, many students are hoping to spend some of their upcoming break from papers and projects enjoying the outdoors and partaking in many of the quintessential summertime activities.

    This month, we will be joined by Jeshua Aveno, current Living Skills Instructor with the Hatlen Center, and fitness and travel enthusiast. Come with any questions you have about making recreation fitness activities and travel accessible, and hear from Jeshua about his experiences, blindness-centered fitness programs, and ways to make any activity or adventure accessible to you.

    We hope you all can join us for our final College Spaces meeting of the school year! You can send questions and RSVP by May 5 to Daisy Soto at 415-694-7328 or DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org.

    College Spaces from Different Places is a peer led student organization which cultivates connections and community for all undergraduate college students. College Spaces from Different Places is a group designed by and for low vision and blind students to have fun, build community, and share in our struggles and accomplishments. Many undergrads are currently missing out on forming social connections on their own college campus. Therefore, joining College Spaces from Different Places will give you an opportunity to come together with others from across the state. Leave your books and syllabi behind and join us!

  • Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)


    May 10

    We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

    Gratitude-VIBES: May 2023 (online)

    Gratitude-VIBES: May 2023 (online)


    May 10

    Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Experience weekly presentations that motivate and rejuvenate as students share what Energizes them. Expressing gratitude is a powerful way to boost morale and build connections, even when meeting virtually. Individual check-ins and a gratitude exercise follow presentations.

    May’s Theme: Resilience
    May 3: (Song) What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
    May 10: Finding My Peace
    May 17: I Don’t Fear the Darkness
    May 24: No class
    May 31: Acupuncture

    RSVP online for Gratitude-VIBES: May 2023 or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

  • Create In Community: Art Class (in person)

    Create In Community: Art Class (in person)


    May 11

    Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market to explore a different art process, style or media each moth while connecting with fellow creatives. These are exploratory, process-oriented classes that invite you to work at whatever level you are, be it first timer to expert.

    This May, the junk journal continues as we gather memorabilia from home, collect ephemera from our journeys and collect offerings to share among peers. From there, we will make journal cards, create and stuff secret pockets, stitch together tactile treasures and experiment with techniques that make a handmade book a veritable tactile treat.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

  • Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online)

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online)


    May 12

    We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm, where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with LightHouse and EHC friends.

    After the Daredevil and Wednesday series, the club has chosen to watch The Last of Us.

    Watch The Last of Us trailer.

    ***Parents Please Note*** The Last of Us is rated TV-MA and may not be suitable for children under 17 years old. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating.

    IMDB The Last of Us content guide

    Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program. RSVP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org  or 415-694-7372.

  • Improvisational Dance Performance Workshop with Jess Curtis/Gravity (in-person)

    Improvisational Dance Performance Workshop with Jess Curtis/Gravity (in-person)


    May 13

    Choreographer and Director Jess Curtis, and blind and sighted members of his dance/performance Company, Gravity will offer two accessible Saturday morning classes in Improvisational Dance Performance. Using techniques developed in their own accessible performance work such as tactile wayfinding, goal-ball style tactile floor markings, touch-based partner and group dancing, verbal movement self-description and group audio location; they will introduce you to a world of possibilities for moving joyfully and freely in playful space with other bodies.

    No experience is necessary; this class is open to all!

    This class takes place at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market and is offered on May 6 and 13.

    To register and for further information contact Maia: Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608

    Note: This event and related materials are made possible in part by a grant from The Creative Work Fund, a program of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund that also is supported by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.

     

  • The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)

    The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)


    May 15

    What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies.

     

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

    Vision: Peer-led Support Group (online)

    Vision: Peer-led Support Group (online)


    May 15

    Vision is a peer-led drop-in support group that runs on a 12-week cycle of topics based on Hannah Fairbairn’s 2019 book, “When You Can't Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery”. Every first and third Monday of the month, we meet to discuss different topics and share our experiences, thoughts, and knowledge. We are people with similar experiences who genuinely want to support one another in all aspects of living independently with our changing vision.

    Reading is not required. However, if you would like topic details beyond our discussions, please refer to the book which is available on the National Library Service Braille and Audio Recoding Download (BARD) at book number: DBC11619.
    May 1: Learning to Trust Yourself
    May 15: Grief, Anger, Fear, and Denial

    RSVP online for Vision: Peer-led Support Group or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

  • 30% and Growing (in-person)

    30% and Growing (in-person)


    May 16

    Warmer temps, longer days, and more reasons for happy hour. This month 30% & Growing is heading to Crooked City Cider Tap House in Oakland (206 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607). Come out and enjoy food, drinks and comradery with others who are blind and low vision in different stages of their career. Crooked City Cider Tap House is only a short walk from 12th street BART Station.

    For those looking to commute as a group from San Francisco, contact Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642.

  • Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)


    May 17

    We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

    Gratitude-VIBES: May 2023 (online)

    Gratitude-VIBES: May 2023 (online)


    May 17

    Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Experience weekly presentations that motivate and rejuvenate as students share what Energizes them. Expressing gratitude is a powerful way to boost morale and build connections, even when meeting virtually. Individual check-ins and a gratitude exercise follow presentations.

    May’s Theme: Resilience
    May 3: (Song) What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
    May 10: Finding My Peace
    May 17: I Don’t Fear the Darkness
    May 24: No class
    May 31: Acupuncture

    RSVP online for Gratitude-VIBES: May 2023 or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

  • Create In Community: Art Class (in person)

    Create In Community: Art Class (in person)


    May 18

    Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market to explore a different art process, style or media each moth while connecting with fellow creatives. These are exploratory, process-oriented classes that invite you to work at whatever level you are, be it first timer to expert.

    This May, the junk journal continues as we gather memorabilia from home, collect ephemera from our journeys and collect offerings to share among peers. From there, we will make journal cards, create and stuff secret pockets, stitch together tactile treasures and experiment with techniques that make a handmade book a veritable tactile treat.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

  • YES Weekend Workshop (in-person)

    YES Weekend Workshop (in-person)

    (All day)
    May 19 May 21

    Youth Employment Services (YES) workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences for youth and young adults who are enthusiastic about realizing their dream careers, emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. Each YES workshop focuses on a specific theme and offers an array of self-advocacy, assistive technology, living skills, and soft skills curricula empowering students to strive toward future employment or post-secondary educational success. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors, connecting with blind and low vision peers, and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional goals.

    May’s workshop takes place at LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco at 1155 Market. More details to come.

    To RSVP: contact Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328.

     

     

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online)

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online)


    May 19

    We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm, where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with LightHouse and EHC friends.

    After the Daredevil and Wednesday series, the club has chosen to watch The Last of Us.

    Watch The Last of Us trailer.

    ***Parents Please Note*** The Last of Us is rated TV-MA and may not be suitable for children under 17 years old. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating.

    IMDB The Last of Us content guide

    Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program. RSVP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org  or 415-694-7372.

  • YES Weekend Workshop (in-person)

    YES Weekend Workshop (in-person)

    (All day)
    May 19 May 21

    Youth Employment Services (YES) workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences for youth and young adults who are enthusiastic about realizing their dream careers, emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. Each YES workshop focuses on a specific theme and offers an array of self-advocacy, assistive technology, living skills, and soft skills curricula empowering students to strive toward future employment or post-secondary educational success. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors, connecting with blind and low vision peers, and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional goals.

    May’s workshop takes place at LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco at 1155 Market. More details to come.

    To RSVP: contact Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328.

     

     

    Writers Lane at the LightHouse: Journalism with Andrew Leland (online)

    Writers Lane at the LightHouse: Journalism with Andrew Leland (online)


    May 20

    Writers Lane at the LightHouse: A Writing Workshop Series with Blind Authors Spring & Summer 2023

    This virtual writing workshop series will help you grow confident in several genres: poetry, personal essay/op ed, journalism, and fiction. It will also address professionalism including: how to submit your work, how to pitch ideas to editors, and what it takes to have a writing career. Each month a visiting author will give students an overview of the genre, give an assignment for the following week, and provide spoken feedback on a portion of the work as well as suggestions for next steps.

    May 20 & 27: Journalism with Andrew Leland

    Upcoming workshops in this series:

    June 17 & 24: Fiction with James Tate Hill
    July 15 & 22: Personal/opinion essay with M. Leona Godin
    August 19 & 26: Professionalism with all authors

    RSVP online for Writers Lane at LightHouse: Journalism with Andrew Leland or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-6707.

  • YES Weekend Workshop (in-person)

    YES Weekend Workshop (in-person)

    (All day)
    May 19 May 21

    Youth Employment Services (YES) workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences for youth and young adults who are enthusiastic about realizing their dream careers, emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. Each YES workshop focuses on a specific theme and offers an array of self-advocacy, assistive technology, living skills, and soft skills curricula empowering students to strive toward future employment or post-secondary educational success. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors, connecting with blind and low vision peers, and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional goals.

    May’s workshop takes place at LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco at 1155 Market. More details to come.

    To RSVP: contact Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328.

     

     

  • The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)

    The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)


    May 22

    What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies.

     

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

    Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)

    Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)


    May 22

    We did it! We are an official Toastmasters Chapter and are supported by experienced Toastmasters mentors! This is a safe and fun place to develop skills of self-empowerment. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.
    RSVP for Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries to get the Zoom link or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
  • Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)


    May 24

    We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.

    RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

  • Create In Community: Art Class (in person)

    Create In Community: Art Class (in person)


    May 25

    Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market to explore a different art process, style or media each moth while connecting with fellow creatives. These are exploratory, process-oriented classes that invite you to work at whatever level you are, be it first timer to expert.

    This May, the junk journal continues as we gather memorabilia from home, collect ephemera from our journeys and collect offerings to share among peers. From there, we will make journal cards, create and stuff secret pockets, stitch together tactile treasures and experiment with techniques that make a handmade book a veritable tactile treat.

    RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.

  • Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online)

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online)


    May 26

    We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm, where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with LightHouse and EHC friends.

    After the Daredevil and Wednesday series, the club has chosen to watch The Last of Us.

    Watch The Last of Us trailer.

    ***Parents Please Note*** The Last of Us is rated TV-MA and may not be suitable for children under 17 years old. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating.

    IMDB The Last of Us content guide

    Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program. RSVP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org  or 415-694-7372.

  • Writers Lane at the LightHouse: Journalism with Andrew Leland (online)

    Writers Lane at the LightHouse: Journalism with Andrew Leland (online)


    May 27

    Writers Lane at the LightHouse: A Writing Workshop Series with Blind Authors Spring & Summer 2023

    This virtual writing workshop series will help you grow confident in several genres: poetry, personal essay/op ed, journalism, and fiction. It will also address professionalism including: how to submit your work, how to pitch ideas to editors, and what it takes to have a writing career. Each month a visiting author will give students an overview of the genre, give an assignment for the following week, and provide spoken feedback on a portion of the work as well as suggestions for next steps.

    May 20 & 27: Journalism with Andrew Leland

    Upcoming workshops in this series:

    June 17 & 24: Fiction with James Tate Hill
    July 15 & 22: Personal/opinion essay with M. Leona Godin
    August 19 & 26: Professionalism with all authors

    RSVP online for Writers Lane at LightHouse: Journalism with Andrew Leland or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-6707.

  • Memorial Day Holiday: LightHouse Closed

    Memorial Day Holiday: LightHouse Closed

    (All day)
    May 29

The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling 415-694-7325. For more information about visiting the Adaptations Store, head to our shop page.

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