Vintage Computer FestivalA favorite among computer enthusiasts worldwide, VCF is a two-day event offering an extraordinary showcase of historical computers with insights into their preservation and presentation.From pristine original machines to unique modern hacks, there's something for everyone. Experience hands-on demos of historical systems from the 1960s through the 1990s, and try ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $35 General, $27 Senior, $17.50 Member
First Friday Nights at CuriOdysseySwing into the weekend with live music, a food truck, animals and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 PM until 8 PM, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.Dance to some of your favorite pop and rock hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities ...
Where: San MateoCost: $25.95 General, $21.95 Child & 62+, Members free
First Fridays are back at Chabot and we can’t wait to party with you! This month, join us under the moonlight for an exciting evening dedicated to our nearest celestial neighbor, the Moon. Explore the mysteries of the lunar surface as you immerse yourself in interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10 Adult $5 Youth, Seniors, Students, Free member
Saturday, 08/03/24
Vintage Computer FestivalA favorite among computer enthusiasts worldwide, VCF is a two-day event offering an extraordinary showcase of historical computers with insights into their preservation and presentation.From pristine original machines to unique modern hacks, there's something for everyone. Experience hands-on demos of historical systems from the 1960s through the 1990s, and try ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $35 General, $27 Senior, $17.50 Member
Have you ever wondered what's inside a scientific ocean buoy? Take a close look at the critters and seaweed that colonize the bottom of our NOAA data-collection buoy when we pull out of the water for its yearly servicing.On Bay Day, we'll provide microscopes, hand lenses, and activities that get ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Nike Missile Site Veteran Open HouseVeterans of the Nike program come to the site to share their stories with visitors and give guided tours of SF88 between the hours of 12pm - 3pm The SF-88 Nike Missile Site is the most fully restored Nike missile site in the country. During the tense years of the Cold War, from ...
Dr. Escandon will go through the origins, history and current state of affairs in gene therapy - emphasizing both the hope and the areas where great care and ethical concerns lie.Speaker: Rafael Escandon, consultantRegister at weblink to receive connection information
Where: Cost: Free
Sunday, 08/04/24
First Sundays at Oakland Museum of CaliforniaEvery first Sunday of the month, General Admission to the Oakland Museum of California's (OMCA) Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6!In between exploring the galleries, OMCA invites guests to ...
Where: OaklandCost: $1 - $25.
Tuesday, 08/06/24
Let's Try and Be More Tolerant: On Tolerant Property Testing and Distance ApproximationA property testing algorithm is required to accept objects that have a prespecified property P and reject those that are relatively far from having P. To this end, it is given query (or sampling) access to the object, and is allowed a small failure probability. Its query/sample complexity is required ...
Deep-sea coral reefs rely on relatively low organic matter input that is often characterized by large fluctuations in quantity and quality. Understanding how reef-forming deep-sea corals allocate this limited energy to reproduction is crucial, especially as climate change impacts both food input and metabolic demands on reefs. By comparing deep ...
Where: Cost: Free
2024 International Observe the Moon Night - LivestreamJoin NASA’s Night Sky Network and the International Observe the Moon Night team to learn about this global observing event, how you can get involved, and about the program resources available to event hosts this year.There are many ways to observe, and many ways to get involved! Find out about ...
$500,000. It should be easy money for the right person. The Center for Inquiry Investigations Group (CFIIG) Paranormal Challenge offers a $500,000 prize to anyone who can demonstrate any paranormal, supernatural, or occult power under scientific testing conditions. It is, by far, the world's largest prize for scientifically proving superpowers ...
Explore sea level rise through the lens of both art and science! Learn about the facts, figures and feelings that will impact our environment for decades to come, and hear from artists and scientists on what they're doing to adapt to our shifting reality.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
What Does Climate Science tell us about the current extraordinary year of extremes? Where are we in deploying Climate solutions?Speaker: Peter Sinclair is a Videographer, specializing in environmental and renewable energy issues, based in Midland, Michigan. His YouTube video series, "Climate Denial Crock of the Week", the blog of ...
