LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in November 2023
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Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online)
Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online)
(All day)
Nov 1This 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
November 8-21, 2023 - Visual Language by Trey McIntyre
November 15-28, 2023 - Gilded by Hélène Simoneau
November 22-Dec 5, 2023 - How it Feels by Amy SeiwertPay-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
Goalball with BORP (in-person)Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Nov 1Bay 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
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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Little Learners Playgroup (online)
Little Learners Playgroup (online)
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Nov 2Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome!
For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room!
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Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online)
Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online)
(All day)
Nov 8This 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
November 8-21, 2023 - Visual Language by Trey McIntyre
November 15-28, 2023 - Gilded by Hélène Simoneau
November 22-Dec 5, 2023 - How it Feels by Amy SeiwertPay-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
SFPL: Talking Books and Braille Center ReopeningSFPL: Talking Books and Braille Center Reopening
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Nov 8Please 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.
Goalball with BORP (in-person)Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Nov 8Bay 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
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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Little Learners Playgroup (online)
Little Learners Playgroup (online)
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Nov 9Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome!
For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room!
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HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH audio-described performance & haptic tour (in-person)
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH audio-described performance & haptic tour (in-person)
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Nov 12Shotgun 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.
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National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)
National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)
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Nov 14The 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
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Chapter MeetingTo RSVP, contact President Bobbi Pompey at bobbipompey@gmail.com or 336-988-6375.
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Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online)
Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online)
(All day)
Nov 15This 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
November 8-21, 2023 - Visual Language by Trey McIntyre
November 15-28, 2023 - Gilded by Hélène Simoneau
November 22-Dec 5, 2023 - How it Feels by Amy SeiwertPay-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
Goalball with BORP (in-person)Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Nov 15Bay 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
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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Little Learners Playgroup (online)
Little Learners Playgroup (online)
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Nov 16Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome!
For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room!
Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person)Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person)
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Nov 16Into 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.
Audio Description by Gravity Access Services is available for every show.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.
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Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person)
Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person)
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Nov 17Into 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.
Audio Description by Gravity Access Services is available for every show.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.
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California Council of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Monthly Meeting (hybrid)
California Council of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Monthly Meeting (hybrid)
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Nov 18The CCB San Francisco Chapter holds its monthly meeting on the third Saturday of the monthy. 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.
Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person)Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person)
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Nov 18Into 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.
Audio Description by Gravity Access Services is available for every show.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.
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Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person)
Jess Curtis/Gravity Access Presents: Into the Dark (in-person)
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Nov 19Into 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.
Audio Description by Gravity Access Services is available for every show.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.
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Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online)
Amy Seiwert’s Imagery (online)
(All day)
Nov 22This 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
November 8-21, 2023 - Visual Language by Trey McIntyre
November 15-28, 2023 - Gilded by Hélène Simoneau
November 22-Dec 5, 2023 - How it Feels by Amy SeiwertPay-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
Goalball with BORP (in-person)Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Nov 22Bay 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
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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Giving Tuesday: Supporting LightHouse Little Learners
Giving Tuesday: Supporting LightHouse Little Learners
(All day)
Nov 28Every 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!
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Goalball with BORP (in-person)
Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Nov 29Bay 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
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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!
