LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in November 2023
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Oct 29
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Oct 30(2 events)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – 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 online for Coffee with Mike Cole or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-760 5:00 pm: Voices of the Community (online)5:00 pm: Voices of the Community (online) – Do you want a voice in planning adult programming at the LightHouse? Your input is crucial for our success. Join our quarterly meeting to help craft programs that suit your interests and needs! RSVP online for Voices of the Community or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Oct 31
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Nov 1(4 events)
(All day): Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online)(All day): Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online) (All day) This November, Amy Seiwert’s Imagery, a contemporary ballet company, will release the on-demand screening of SKETCH 13: Lucky. Offered in four parts, we will release a dance work every Wednesday. Each work includes an audio description and will be available to view for 14 days. Grab a blanket and your favorite beverage, and enjoy these strikingly different ballets from the comfort of your home. November 1- 14, 2023 - Blooming Flowers and The Full Moon by Natasha Adorlee Pay-what-you-can tickets are available through Eventbrite and will give you 14-day unlimited access to on-demand screening for each work. For more information visit: asimagery.org/sketch-on-demand-ad
9:30 am: Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)9:30 am: Stress Reduction and Meditation (online) – 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 comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Elevate your senses and uplift your spirits in our awe-inspiring sessions! Dive into a heartwarming series of student showcases, individual check-ins, and heartwarming gratitude-closers. Here's what we have lined up for you: November 1: Dive into the World of Audio Description with guest speaker, John Gray, Founder and CEO of Wadjet RSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person) – Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades. When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants. |
Nov 2(3 events)
11:00 am: Create In Community Art Class (in-person)11:00 am: Create In Community Art Class (in-person) – 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. Walk-ins are welcome. But you can also RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. 2:00 pm: POSTPONED: LightHouse + Vision Zero: Autonomous Vehicle Forum (hybrid)2:00 pm: POSTPONED: LightHouse + Vision Zero: Autonomous Vehicle Forum (hybrid) – Please note: The event has been postponed. LightHouse is once again partnering with Vision Zero to bring conversations and efforts to increase pedestrian safety in San Francisco in the limelight! Next month, on Thursday, November 2, join LightHouse CEO Sharon Giovinazzo and Autonomous Vehicle experts as we discuss pedestrian safety and the future of safer transit options for San Francisco visitors and residents. This will be a hybrid event; participants may attend in person at the LightHouse HQ or virtually. For those who would like to attend virtually, a link to access the forum will be emailed the day prior. This forum is made possible by generous funding from the San Francisco Public Health Foundation and the City and County of San Francisco. 5:30 pm: LightHouse Board Meeting Open to the Public (hybrid)5:30 pm: LightHouse Board Meeting Open to the Public (hybrid) – Members of the public are invited to attend the Thursday, November 2nd meeting of the Board of Directors of San Francisco’s LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting and runs from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm Pacific. 30 minutes will be reserved for public comment, and members of the public will have up to three minutes to comment. If you would like to reserve a slot to speak, please complete the LightHouse Public Comment and RSVP Sign Up form. Please submit your comments as far in advance as possible. Comments must be received before noon Pacific on Wednesday, November 1st to be included in the agenda. If you wish to attend this meeting in person, it will be held at LightHouse San Francisco headquarters at 1155 Market St. 10th Floor, San Francisco. Get directions to LightHouse San Francisco. If you are attending virtually, please fill out the LightHouse Public Comment and RSVP Sing Up form. Whether you plan to have a public comment or not, you will need to fill out this form to get the Zoom info. Zoom information will be emailed to you closer to the date of the board meeting. |
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Nov 6(2 events)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – 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 online for Coffee with Mike Cole or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-760 6:00 pm: Vision: Peer-led Support Group (online)6:00 pm: Vision: Peer-led Support Group (online) – Vision is a solutions-based, 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.” We discuss different topics and share our experiences, thoughts, and knowledge. Reading is not required. However, if you would like topic details beyond our discussions, please refer to the book which is available on NLS BARD (DBC11619). November 6: Chapter 12, titled "A Whole Person Again," emphasizes self-trust and the power of familial empowerment. It accentuates the role of teamwork in overcoming challenges and underscores the significance of seeking personal and professional assistance when dealing with vision loss. The chapter also addresses strategies for job retention and showcases the therapeutic benefits of engaging in charitable or civic work as a way to regain purpose and identity amidst adversity. 1. The final session for 2023 is on November 6. We'll resume in January 2024. More details to follow. RSVP online for Vision: Peer-led Support Group or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Nov 7(1 event)
7:00 pm: Netflix's ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE Miniseries LightHouse Screening (online)7:00 pm: Netflix's ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE Miniseries LightHouse Screening (online) – LightHouse invites our students and community members to join us virtually Tuesdays in November to watch the Netflix limited series ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE tells the story of two teenagers during World War II, one a blind girl in Nazi-occupied France, the other a German orphan boy pressed into service by the Nazi army. With this story not only being about a blind teenager, but also played by a blind actress, the LightHouse Community Services team would like to invite our friends and community to join us for our latest intergenerational series of our Reel Escape Audio Description Club. The Reel Escape Audio Description Club is open for all ages. What: ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE audio-described four-part series View the ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE trailer. For more information about ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE’s TV-MA rating, please visit the parental guide. |
Nov 8(6 events)
(All day): Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online)(All day): Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online) (All day) This November, Amy Seiwert’s Imagery, a contemporary ballet company, will release the on-demand screening of SKETCH 13: Lucky. Offered in four parts, we will release a dance work every Wednesday. Each work includes an audio description and will be available to view for 14 days. Grab a blanket and your favorite beverage, and enjoy these strikingly different ballets from the comfort of your home. November 1- 14, 2023 - Blooming Flowers and The Full Moon by Natasha Adorlee Pay-what-you-can tickets are available through Eventbrite and will give you 14-day unlimited access to on-demand screening for each work. For more information visit: asimagery.org/sketch-on-demand-ad
9:30 am: Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)9:30 am: Stress Reduction and Meditation (online) – 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 comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Elevate your senses and uplift your spirits in our awe-inspiring sessions! Dive into a heartwarming series of student showcases, individual check-ins, and heartwarming gratitude-closers. Here's what we have lined up for you: November 1: Dive into the World of Audio Description with guest speaker, John Gray, Founder and CEO of Wadjet RSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 2:00 pm: SFPL: Talking Books and Braille Center Reopening2:00 pm: SFPL: Talking Books and Braille Center Reopening – Please join the San Francisco Public library for the reopening of the newly renovated Talking Books and Braille Center (TBBC) at the Main branch. The TBBC is located on the 2nd floor of the Main branch Public Library at 100 Larkin St. in San Francisco. Celebratory remarks and an opening bell ringing will be followed by light refreshments and music. Attendees can explore and enjoy the Center. Email publicaffairs@sfpl.org to RSVP About the TBBC: The newly renovated Talking Books and Braille Center (TBBC) will be a gathering space for Blind, Low-Vision and Print Disabled communities in San Francisco to engage in the joys of literacy, explore technology and enjoy library programming. The TBBC was created in 1971. It is located on the second floor of the Main Library, built in 1996. The TBBC is part of the National Library Service administered by the Library of Congress and is a beloved fixture of the Blind and Low-Vision community.
5:00 pm: Museum of Craft & Design: Access After Hours (in-person)5:00 pm: Museum of Craft & Design: Access After Hours (in-person) – Join the Museum of Craft & Design for a free and inspiring Make Art evening of art making and viewing in the Museum of Craft & Design's comfortable gallery spaces. Walk through the exhibit to learn about and unpack a selection of works on view. Move from table to table and try out different materials and techniques used by the artists and adapted for an enjoyable tactile experience. Socialize with other arts enthusiasts over light refreshment. All tied together, it Makes for an uplifting experience. RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. 6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person) – Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades. When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants. |
Nov 9(1 event)
11:00 am: Create In Community Art Class (in-person)11:00 am: Create In Community Art Class (in-person) – 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. Walk-ins are welcome. But you can also RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
Nov 10
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Nov 12(1 event)
4:00 pm: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH audio-described performance & haptic tour (in-person)4:00 pm: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH audio-described performance & haptic tour (in-person) – Shotgun Players in Berkeley is presenting an audio-described performance and pre-show haptic tour of their production of the musical HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH. Winner of four Tony Awards, HEDWIG is an “internationally ignored song stylist,” a fourth-wall smashing East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess. This outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious story is dazzlingly performed by Hedwig (played by actress Pangaea Colter - she/her) in the form of a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by the Bay Area’s Skip the Needle, a Black Dyke Rock band. “This production takes place here in Berkeley, CA at a dive bar,” Director Richard A. Mosqueda says. “This is a story about a person stepping into her own self and going on a journey of self-completion,” Mosqueda reveals. The performance takes place on Sunday, November 12. The haptic tour begins at 4:00 pm and the performance at 5:00 pm. The runtime is 1 hour and 40 minutes with no intermission. Ashby Stage is in Berkeley at 1901 Ashby Ave., just across the street from the northwest corner of the Ashby BART parking lot. Buy tickets online for HEDWIG or call the Shotgun Players box office: 510-841-6500 ext. 303. For more info, visit Shotgun Players HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH webpage. |
Nov 13(2 events)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – 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 online for Coffee with Mike Cole or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-760 5:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)5:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online) – LightHouse Visionaries provides blind and visually impaired people with a supportive and fun environment to develop public speaking and leadership skills, empowering us to enhance our personal and professional lives. Toastmasters is a place to develop skills of self-empowerment. It's a place to practice public speaking, improve communication, and build leadership skills. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. RSVP online for Toastmasters, or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Nov 14(2 events)
6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online) – The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide community of members that believe blind people can live the lives they want. We meet online via Zoom with the following schedule: 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour To RSVP, contact President Bobbi Pompey at bobbipompey@gmail.com or 336-988-6375. 7:00 pm: Netflix's ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE Miniseries LightHouse Screening (online)7:00 pm: Netflix's ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE Miniseries LightHouse Screening (online) – LightHouse invites our students and community members to join us virtually Tuesdays in November to watch the Netflix limited series ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE tells the story of two teenagers during World War II, one a blind girl in Nazi-occupied France, the other a German orphan boy pressed into service by the Nazi army. With this story not only being about a blind teenager, but also played by a blind actress, the LightHouse Community Services team would like to invite our friends and community to join us for our latest intergenerational series of our Reel Escape Audio Description Club. The Reel Escape Audio Description Club is open for all ages. What: ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE audio-described four-part series View the ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE trailer. For more information about ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE’s TV-MA rating, please visit the parental guide. |
Nov 15(4 events)
(All day): Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online)(All day): Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online) (All day) This November, Amy Seiwert’s Imagery, a contemporary ballet company, will release the on-demand screening of SKETCH 13: Lucky. Offered in four parts, we will release a dance work every Wednesday. Each work includes an audio description and will be available to view for 14 days. Grab a blanket and your favorite beverage, and enjoy these strikingly different ballets from the comfort of your home. November 1- 14, 2023 - Blooming Flowers and The Full Moon by Natasha Adorlee Pay-what-you-can tickets are available through Eventbrite and will give you 14-day unlimited access to on-demand screening for each work. For more information visit: asimagery.org/sketch-on-demand-ad
9:30 am: Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)9:30 am: Stress Reduction and Meditation (online) – 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 comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Elevate your senses and uplift your spirits in our awe-inspiring sessions! Dive into a heartwarming series of student showcases, individual check-ins, and heartwarming gratitude-closers. Here's what we have lined up for you: November 1: Dive into the World of Audio Description with guest speaker, John Gray, Founder and CEO of Wadjet RSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person) – Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades. When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants. |
Nov 16(2 events)
11:00 am: Museum of Craft & Design Mobile Make Art Activation (in-person)11:00 am: Museum of Craft & Design Mobile Make Art Activation (in-person) – The Museum of Craft & Design (MCD) returns for a series of monthly artmaking sessions featuring projects, processes and prompts inspired by their latest exhibitions. Whether you craft, build, paint, garden, sew or sculpt at any level experience, MCD's Mobile Make art activations are sure to push your envelope or meet you in your happy place. Come to the craft room on the 11th floor of Lighthouse San Francisco HQ for good times with great people. RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
8:00 pm: Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person)8:00 pm: Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person) – Into The Dark is a new ensemble work instigated by Jess Curtis in collaboration with a diverse ensemble of Blind, Low Vision and Sighted performers, addressing the physical, subconscious, and literal effects of western culture’s binary mythologizing of darkness and light. A significant period of the piece takes place in total darkness. House staff will be available to escort anyone out of the theater if they should need to leave for any reason. All audience members are given ‘glow sticks’ which they can activate to signal their desire to leave. The performance lasts approx. 75 minutes. Pre-boarding (early seating) will be offered for people with mobility impairments. There will be no late seating once the show has begun. This production runs Thursday - Sunday from November 9 – November 19, 2023 at CounterPulse SF located at 80 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102. Haptic Access Tours will take place one hour before every show. The duration of the tour is approx. 20-30 minutes. Audio Description + Haptic Access Tour by Europa Grace of Gravity Access Services. Register for headsets and tour at: michael@jesscurtisgravity.org CouterPulse is an ADA accessible venue. All seating for Into the Dark is on one level, there is no limit to the number of spaces for wheelchair users who reserve tickets and arrive on time for pre-seating. There is no late seating. Deaf Access - Our Deaf advisors and friends have let us know that the amount of darkness central to this performance is not comfortable for most Deaf people. Deaf audience members who might be interested in attending in spite of the darkness may contact us to discuss individual accommodations such as touch-based Sign Language Interpretation. For more details visit Gravity’s website. Tickets are $0-$50 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds Get tickets to Into the Dark here. For questions email info@jesscurtisgravity.org. |
Nov 17(1 event)
8:00 pm: Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person)8:00 pm: Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person) – Into The Dark is a new ensemble work instigated by Jess Curtis in collaboration with a diverse ensemble of Blind, Low Vision and Sighted performers, addressing the physical, subconscious, and literal effects of western culture’s binary mythologizing of darkness and light. A significant period of the piece takes place in total darkness. House staff will be available to escort anyone out of the theater if they should need to leave for any reason. All audience members are given ‘glow sticks’ which they can activate to signal their desire to leave. The performance lasts approx. 75 minutes. Pre-boarding (early seating) will be offered for people with mobility impairments. There will be no late seating once the show has begun. This production runs Thursday - Sunday from November 9 – November 19, 2023 at CounterPulse SF located at 80 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102. Haptic Access Tours will take place one hour before every show. The duration of the tour is approx. 20-30 minutes. Audio Description + Haptic Access Tour by Europa Grace of Gravity Access Services. Register for headsets and tour at: michael@jesscurtisgravity.org CouterPulse is an ADA accessible venue. All seating for Into the Dark is on one level, there is no limit to the number of spaces for wheelchair users who reserve tickets and arrive on time for pre-seating. There is no late seating. Deaf Access - Our Deaf advisors and friends have let us know that the amount of darkness central to this performance is not comfortable for most Deaf people. Deaf audience members who might be interested in attending in spite of the darkness may contact us to discuss individual accommodations such as touch-based Sign Language Interpretation. For more details visit Gravity’s website. Tickets are $0-$50 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds Get tickets to Into the Dark here. For questions email info@jesscurtisgravity.org. |
Nov 18(2 events)
10:30 am: California Council of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Monthly Meeting (hybrid)10:30 am: California Council of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Monthly Meeting (hybrid) – The CCB San Francisco Chapter holds its monthly meeting on the third Saturday of the month. In May, we will meet in person in the LightHouse 10th floor multipurpose room at 1155 Market in San Francisco and also on Zoom. For more information, or to RSVP contact Frank Welte at Frank.A.Welte@gmail.com or 510-541-1442. 8:00 pm: Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person)8:00 pm: Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person) – Into The Dark is a new ensemble work instigated by Jess Curtis in collaboration with a diverse ensemble of Blind, Low Vision and Sighted performers, addressing the physical, subconscious, and literal effects of western culture’s binary mythologizing of darkness and light. A significant period of the piece takes place in total darkness. House staff will be available to escort anyone out of the theater if they should need to leave for any reason. All audience members are given ‘glow sticks’ which they can activate to signal their desire to leave. The performance lasts approx. 75 minutes. Pre-boarding (early seating) will be offered for people with mobility impairments. There will be no late seating once the show has begun. This production runs Thursday - Sunday from November 9 – November 19, 2023 at CounterPulse SF located at 80 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102. Haptic Access Tours will take place one hour before every show. The duration of the tour is approx. 20-30 minutes. Audio Description + Haptic Access Tour by Europa Grace of Gravity Access Services. Register for headsets and tour at: michael@jesscurtisgravity.org CouterPulse is an ADA accessible venue. All seating for Into the Dark is on one level, there is no limit to the number of spaces for wheelchair users who reserve tickets and arrive on time for pre-seating. There is no late seating. Deaf Access - Our Deaf advisors and friends have let us know that the amount of darkness central to this performance is not comfortable for most Deaf people. Deaf audience members who might be interested in attending in spite of the darkness may contact us to discuss individual accommodations such as touch-based Sign Language Interpretation. For more details visit Gravity’s website. Tickets are $0-$50 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds Get tickets to Into the Dark here. For questions email info@jesscurtisgravity.org. |
Nov 19(1 event)
2:00 pm: Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person)2:00 pm: Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person) – Into The Dark is a new ensemble work instigated by Jess Curtis in collaboration with a diverse ensemble of Blind, Low Vision and Sighted performers, addressing the physical, subconscious, and literal effects of western culture’s binary mythologizing of darkness and light. A significant period of the piece takes place in total darkness. House staff will be available to escort anyone out of the theater if they should need to leave for any reason. All audience members are given ‘glow sticks’ which they can activate to signal their desire to leave. The performance lasts approx. 75 minutes. Pre-boarding (early seating) will be offered for people with mobility impairments. There will be no late seating once the show has begun. This production runs Thursday - Sunday from November 9 – November 19, 2023 at CounterPulse SF located at 80 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102. Haptic Access Tours will take place one hour before every show. The duration of the tour is approx. 20-30 minutes. Audio Description + Haptic Access Tour by Europa Grace of Gravity Access Services. Register for headsets and tour at: michael@jesscurtisgravity.org CouterPulse is an ADA accessible venue. All seating for Into the Dark is on one level, there is no limit to the number of spaces for wheelchair users who reserve tickets and arrive on time for pre-seating. There is no late seating. Deaf Access - Our Deaf advisors and friends have let us know that the amount of darkness central to this performance is not comfortable for most Deaf people. Deaf audience members who might be interested in attending in spite of the darkness may contact us to discuss individual accommodations such as touch-based Sign Language Interpretation. For more details visit Gravity’s website. Tickets are $0-$50 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds Get tickets to Into the Dark here. For questions email info@jesscurtisgravity.org. |
Nov 20(1 event)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – 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 online for Coffee with Mike Cole or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-760 |
Nov 21
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Nov 22(3 events)
(All day): Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online)(All day): Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online) (All day) This November, Amy Seiwert’s Imagery, a contemporary ballet company, will release the on-demand screening of SKETCH 13: Lucky. Offered in four parts, we will release a dance work every Wednesday. Each work includes an audio description and will be available to view for 14 days. Grab a blanket and your favorite beverage, and enjoy these strikingly different ballets from the comfort of your home. November 1- 14, 2023 - Blooming Flowers and The Full Moon by Natasha Adorlee Pay-what-you-can tickets are available through Eventbrite and will give you 14-day unlimited access to on-demand screening for each work. For more information visit: asimagery.org/sketch-on-demand-ad
9:30 am: Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)9:30 am: Stress Reduction and Meditation (online) – 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 comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person) – Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades. When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants. |
Nov 23(1 event)
(All day): Thanksgiving Holiday (LightHouse Closed)(All day): Thanksgiving Holiday (LightHouse Closed) (All day) |
Nov 24(1 event)
(All day): Thanksgiving Holiday (LightHouse Closed)(All day): Thanksgiving Holiday (LightHouse Closed) (All day) |
Nov 25
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Nov 26
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Nov 27(2 events)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online) – 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 online for Coffee with Mike Cole or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-760 5:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)5:00 pm: Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online) – LightHouse Visionaries provides blind and visually impaired people with a supportive and fun environment to develop public speaking and leadership skills, empowering us to enhance our personal and professional lives. Toastmasters is a place to develop skills of self-empowerment. It's a place to practice public speaking, improve communication, and build leadership skills. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. RSVP online for Toastmasters, or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Nov 28(2 events)
(All day): Giving Tuesday: Supporting LightHouse Little Learners(All day): Giving Tuesday: Supporting LightHouse Little Learners (All day) Every year, nonprofits and other charitable organizations across the globe participate in Giving Tuesday–a day to give to the people and places that do impactful and inspiring work which gives back to our communities and environment and contribute to making our world better. This year, Giving Tuesday is on November 28. LightHouse has participated in Giving Tuesday for several years now and are always grateful and humbled by the donations given to us by our community. Last year, for the first time ever, we chose our Little Learners program to be the recipient of all Giving Tuesday donations. The outpour of love and support we received for our brand-new program was tremendous, receiving just over $77,000 in donations! The impact of last year’s Giving Tuesday has been reflected in the expansion of resources we have been able to provide to families of blind, low vision and Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) babies and toddlers all across the state. “My son, Maximiliano, has been seeing LightHouse Little Learner Specialist Kristi since he was 12 months old, and it has been such a blessing,” says Little Learners mom, Natali. “He was diagnosed with Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome (a rare neurological disorder) at 22 months, which consists of global developmental delays along with various medical complexities. Kristi would work with Max once a week at our home. She even attended an appointment with his pediatric ophthalmologist and advocated for his CVI diagnosis as he was getting ready to transition to the school district. Kristi also educated me and provided various resources to adequately choose the perfect glasses for Max, which has helped tremendously with him keeping them on. Max’s absolute favorite day of the month was playgroup that was put together by LightHouse Little Learners at a local library, which consisted of sensory, color pop, music and inclusiveness at its finest. I will forever be grateful for Kristi—her knowledge, her sweetness, her empowerment to advocate and her presence.” This year, we are asking our community to help us exceed last year’s success and reach our goal of $80,000 for LightHouse Little Learners. Every gift received goes towards the education and empowerment of our Littles and their families, and our ability to expand our reach and serve more families in Northern and Central California. Stay tuned for more information about Giving Tuesday and how you can support our Little Learners on November 28! 7:00 pm: Netflix's ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE Miniseries LightHouse Screening (online)7:00 pm: Netflix's ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE Miniseries LightHouse Screening (online) – LightHouse invites our students and community members to join us virtually Tuesdays in November to watch the Netflix limited series ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE tells the story of two teenagers during World War II, one a blind girl in Nazi-occupied France, the other a German orphan boy pressed into service by the Nazi army. With this story not only being about a blind teenager, but also played by a blind actress, the LightHouse Community Services team would like to invite our friends and community to join us for our latest intergenerational series of our Reel Escape Audio Description Club. The Reel Escape Audio Description Club is open for all ages. What: ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE audio-described four-part series View the ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE trailer. For more information about ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE’s TV-MA rating, please visit the parental guide. |
Nov 29(3 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)9:30 am: Stress Reduction and Meditation (online) – 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 comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Elevate your senses and uplift your spirits in our awe-inspiring sessions! Dive into a heartwarming series of student showcases, individual check-ins, and heartwarming gratitude-closers. Here's what we have lined up for you: November 1: Dive into the World of Audio Description with guest speaker, John Gray, Founder and CEO of Wadjet RSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person) – Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades. When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants. |
Nov 30(1 event)
11:00 am: Create In Community Art Class (in-person)11:00 am: Create In Community Art Class (in-person) – 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. Walk-ins are welcome. But you can also RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
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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.
The LightHouse is scent-free. Please abstain from wearing colognes, perfumes, or other scented products. Additionally, coffee must be securely lidded at all times and citrus should not be peeled on the premises. Thanks for supporting our efforts to respect chemical sensitivities!
