LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in June 2019
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May 30(1 event)
10:00 am: Knitting10:00 am: Knitting – Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications. For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
May 31
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Jun 6(1 event)
10:00 am: Knitting10:00 am: Knitting – Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications. For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Jun 7(2 events)
1:00 pm: Talking Titles1:00 pm: Talking Titles – Talking Titles Calling all book worms and word nerds! Let's talk titles, talking titles, that is. We're grabbing great titles from the National Library Services, devouring great reads in our preferred format, and gathering on the monthly to share all the feels, the highlights, the low-lights, and dissect with reckless abandon. Keep reading for more details on NLS if you are new to the alternative format book game, and contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316 to suggest titles, submit queries or simply RSVP. About NLS: 5:00 pm: Art Opening: Textile Artist Claire Spector5:00 pm: Art Opening: Textile Artist Claire Spector – Celebrate the opening of Claire Spector’s textile show, Blind Stitching: Vis-AbilityTM. The event begins at 5 p.m. in the LightHouse for the Blind Gallery (in the first floor lobby) showcasing Claire Spector’s work, and ends with a reception (starting at 6 p.m., on the 10th floor) with refreshments. included in this program will be a presentation where Claire will speak about her work, as well as opportunities for a guided tactile experience of the art with the artist. In addition during this evening, introductions of the Holman Prize for Blind Ambition judges will be announced. The judges are coming to San Francisco to select the winners of the 2020 Holman Prize for Blind Ambition with over 110 competitors from as far as Barbados, and are an impressive group of accomplished blind professionals. There will be ample time for a meet and greet with the reception ending at 7 p.m. RSVP to avecchione@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7311. |
Jun 8(1 event)
2:00 pm: Museum Meanderings: Blind Stitching: Vis-Ability @ LH Gallery2:00 pm: Museum Meanderings: Blind Stitching: Vis-Ability @ LH Gallery – Museum Meanderings: Blind Stitching: Vis-Ability @ LH Gallery We are meandering only as far as our in-house gallery in June, where the new exhibit features Claire Spector, a legally blind contemporary textile artist. She sews by feel. The exhibition explores different textile techniques and follows Claire’s journey of stepping out into a wider world after becoming blind suddenly and without warning. Through the medium of contemporary textile art, the exhibition highlights everything from Claire’s first collaborative touch sewing projects in 2005 to more recent independent explorations. We are thrilled to have Claire herself as our docent for this very personal edition of Museum Meanderings. RSVP to Serena Olsen, Adult Program Coordinator, at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694 – 7316. From Claire's Artist's Statement: |
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Jun 12(1 event)
7:00 pm: Joyce Cid Presents: Evening of Rock and Opera at Armando's in Martinez7:00 pm: Joyce Cid Presents: Evening of Rock and Opera at Armando's in Martinez – Come and enjoy two amazing performers, a benefit for Enchanted Hills Camp. Graham Norwood –Singer Songwriter, and Mariana Sandoval –Opera Singer, will double bill this evening. Come enjoy the music, buy a raffle ticket, and help support Camp! Tickets available online at this website. $20 in advance/ $25 at the door. Read more: Joyce Cid Presents: Evening of Rock and Opera at Armando's in Martinez |
Jun 13(2 events)
10:00 am: Knitting10:00 am: Knitting – Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications. For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 5:30 pm: Queer Poetry Slam5:30 pm: Queer Poetry Slam – Join LightHouse when we go to SF LGBT Center’s Poetry Slam, known as Queer Slam. This is an inter-generational, inter-sectional event focusing on original poems and stories by Queer identified folks in the LGBTQ community. We are gathering a blind contingent which will be walking from LightHouse to the LGBT Center (a little under a mile) and/or taking public transit as a group. All are welcome to join us and enjoy a fun evening of poetry at the LGBT Center! You can RSVP to attend with LightHouse with Serena at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694 – 7316. If you identify as LGBTQ and would like to share an original poem, you can do that! There are even cash prizes available. |
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Jun 17(1 event)
1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: Maure Quilter, Author1:00 pm: Guest Speaker Series: Maure Quilter, Author – Guest Speaker Series: Maure Quilter, Author |
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Jun 20(2 events)
10:00 am: ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts10:00 am: ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts – ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts Thursdays weekly, 10 a.m. to Noon Join our community of Deaf and blind/low vision adults and enjoy specialized sensory activities, gardening, cooking, exercise, music, cultural arts and more, all led by instructors fluent in ASL and trained to ensure you have a safe, fun, and rewarding experience. This exciting program is brought to you in proud partnership with San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. For more info or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 10:00 am: Knitting10:00 am: Knitting – Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications. For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Jun 21(1 event)
4:00 pm: Dinner and Bingo4:00 pm: Dinner and Bingo – Dinner and Bingo Enjoy a community dinner and lots of rollicking bingo fun on the third Friday of each month at the LightHouse. RSVP by noon on the Tuesday prior and $7 covers your dinner (RSVP later or not at all and your dinner is $10). Braille and large print bingo cards make bingo accessible for everyone. Bring a handful or two of coins for small-change competitiveness … we play a couple of nickel games, several dimes games, and after dessert, one quarter gets you three games – good company – good food – good fun! To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
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Jun 27(2 events)
10:00 am: ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts10:00 am: ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts – ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts Thursdays weekly, 10 a.m. to Noon Join our community of Deaf and blind/low vision adults and enjoy specialized sensory activities, gardening, cooking, exercise, music, cultural arts and more, all led by instructors fluent in ASL and trained to ensure you have a safe, fun, and rewarding experience. This exciting program is brought to you in proud partnership with San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. For more info or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 10:00 am: Knitting10:00 am: Knitting – Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications. For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Jun 28
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Jun 29
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Jun 30(1 event)
10:00 am: Pride 2019: Pan-Disabled Contingent "Be Seen"10:00 am: Pride 2019: Pan-Disabled Contingent "Be Seen" – We are excited to announce that LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired will march in the 49th annual San Francisco Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30! The San Francisco Pride Parade’s mission is to educate the world, commemorate LGBT+ heritage, celebrate LGBT+ culture and liberate LGBT+ people. This aligns with LightHouse’s mission to promote equality and self-reliance for people who are blind or visually impaired, and promotes the visibility of LGBT+ blind and disabled people. The LightHouse is committed to inclusivity. Blindness intersects with every single identity, and we recognize the need to amplify the voices of disabled LGBT+ people and our community members. LightHouse is proud to open our doors and extend an invitation to all disabled LGBT+ community members, their families, friends, allies and the organizations that serve them. Join us as we celebrate the intersectionality of people who are blind, have low vision, have other disabilities, and the many community members who identify with both communities or actively want to support LGBT+ visibility. It’s a central part of our blind experience to be seen, be heard and to be proud of who we are! There are two options for participating with us:
After the parade, all registered participants are welcome to join the celebration at LightHouse (1155 Market St. 10th floor) for light refreshments. Only those registered will be allowed into the building so spread this link far and wide! All are welcome! To register for this day as part of LightHouse, visit our Eventbrite page or call Allyson Ferrari at (415) 694 – 7320.
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Jul 4(1 event)
10:00 am: ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts10:00 am: ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts – ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts Thursdays weekly, 10 a.m. to Noon Join our community of Deaf and blind/low vision adults and enjoy specialized sensory activities, gardening, cooking, exercise, music, cultural arts and more, all led by instructors fluent in ASL and trained to ensure you have a safe, fun, and rewarding experience. This exciting program is brought to you in proud partnership with San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. For more info or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
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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!