'The Importance of Play,' Tenth International Conference on NeuroestheticsThe Tenth International Conference on Neuroesthetics, "The Importance of Being Playful," will be held at the University of California, Berkeley, May 26-27, 2012. A diverse group of speakers from the fields of neuroscience, evolutionary biology, law, art, and economics will present their work on the science and culture behind play ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Golden Gate Bridge: A Bay Area DivaWhat makes Golden Gate Bridge so special? The Golden Gate is shorter in length and one year younger than the Oakland Bay Bridge. Yet, the Golden Gate Bridge flirts with the imagination and lures people to her as if by magic. She has the power to mesmerize and make people ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Invented in San Francisco Walking Tour: GG Bridge Anniversary EditionScience and creativity in a city of innovationBridge architect Joseph Strauss devised more than the world's most iconic span: he came up with the hard hat, to protect his team of fearless workers, along with many other inventions. Celebrate the birthday of our beautiful bridge by discovering the inventions our ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Tales of the Maya Skies: Director and Producer Q&AImmerse yourself in the beauty of the "eighth wonder of the world", Mexico's Chichen Itza. Hear the story of the ancient Maya civilization in our full-dome planetarium show Tales of the Maya Skies. Narrated by Grammy Award winner and Oscar nominee Lila Downs, this show transports us to the jungles ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Jazz Under the StarsVisit our roof top observatory and see the moon and Saturn thru our telescopes, while listening to KCSM Jazz 91 FM. Dress warmly and come by anytime from 8-10 pm. Free parking in Marie Curie Lot 5. This event is weather dependent. If it's cloudy or raining, the event ...
