Space Week Festival: Day 1Designed for space enthusiasts, adults, and explorers ages 5 - 12 with an adult caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome. Meet an astronaut! Hold real rocket parts! Launch a satellite!This festival weekend is a chance to engage your curiosity, connect with Bay Area scientists, explore your place in the future of ...
Where: OaklandCost: $24 General, $19 Students/Seniors/Youth
Vintage Computer FestivalCome and explore an extraordinary showcase of historical computers, from pristine originals to ingenious modern hacks. Computer enthusiasts around the world look forward to the annual Vintage Computer Festival.Experience hands-on demos of historical systems from the 1960s through the 1990s, learn preservation tips, and try out brands like Apple, Atari, ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $40 General, $33 Senior/Student/Military/Teacher
First Saturday: Free Tour of the Santa Cruz ArboretumAround the World in 60-90 Minutes!On the first Saturday of each month, the Arboretum offers a docent or staff-led tour of the Arboretum.Sometimes you will see New Zealand, South Africa, California, and Australia. Sometimes you might see combinations of several gardens or the developing World Conifer Collection or Rare Fruit ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission, and for members
City Public Star PartyCome join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters and more!The event will take place in Tunnel Tops National Park, parking is located adjacent to Picnic Place (210 Lincoln Blvd for GPS) with the telescopes setup in the East Meadow.Dress warmly as conditions ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Sunday, 08/03/25
Space Week Festival: Day 2Designed for space enthusiasts, adults, and explorers ages 5 - 12 with an adult caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome. Meet an astronaut! Hold real rocket parts! Launch a satellite!This festival weekend is a chance to engage your curiosity, connect with Bay Area scientists, explore your place in the future of ...
Where: OaklandCost: $24 General, $19 Students/Seniors/Youth
Tuesday, 08/05/25
Octopuses on Ecstasy and The Future of PsychedelicsJoin author Joe Dolce and neuroscientist Gül Dölen to discuss modern Psychedelics and how they can be used for new ways of healing.When the neuroscientist Gül Dölen gave octopuses ecstasy, these typically hostile animals did something extraordinary. They cuddled! Join author Joe Dolce and Dr. Dölen in conversation about that ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General
Wednesday, 08/06/25
The Nuts and Bolts of Teaching Astronomy 4: Exploring the Solar System - LivestreamJoin the ASP's Brian Kruse, Director, Teacher Learning Center and Formal Education for a series of workshops on the Nuts and Bolts of teaching astronomy.In this two-hour workshop, join experienced teachers who have taught astronomy to cover the “nuts and bolts'' of solar system exploration. Rovers on Mars, spacecraft orbiting ...
An hour after sunset for two weeks after the full moon, shallow Caribbean waters light up for a short time with arguably the most complex luminescent communication displays known in marine habitats. These displays are created by tiny crustaceans known as ostracods, colloquially known as ‘sea fireflies’, although they exhibit ...
Probing Europa’s Atmosphere and Surface RemotelySpeaker: Michael Velez, Southwest Research InstituteGravitons on the Move: Rethinking Gravity, Relativity, and Mercury’s Orbit Return?Speaker: Adolfo Santa Fe Duenas, University of New HampshireClick here to watch on YouTube
Our annual celebration of the San Francisco Bay and ocean science returns! We’ll be pulling our NOAA data-collection buoy out of the water for its yearly servicing, and have scientists on deck to showcase the fascinating organisms that grow on the buoy and elsewhere in the Bay. Immerse yourself in ...
There are a lot of reasons people believe misinformation - and it’s not just because they lack the facts. False beliefs are fueled by powerful social and psychological forces. Our identities, relationships, and information environments strongly shape what we believe and how we process evidence.Join us for a Skeptical Inquirer Presents ...
Where: Cost: Free
From Prototype to Publication - AI Initiatives for NewsroomsAn international panel of professionals will discuss AI's transformation of journalism around technical feasibility, business models, and transparency in real-world newsroom adoption. Cutting through hype to reveal practical realities.As part of our event series LAYERS, we’re bringing together journalists, technologists, and entrepreneurs to explore how artificial intelligence travels from code ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
NightLife: BAIDDF Pre-PartyKick off this year’s Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival with a celebration at NightLife featuring live dance performances and more.See weblink for more details
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: Beneath the BayThe San Francisco Bay is a defining feature of our local landscape, but have you thought about what lurks beneath its surface? Join us tonight to dive into the rich ecology beneath the Bay, and interact with sea life at all scales. Examine plankton through a microscope, interact with nautical ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
How we built the world's largest digital camera - LivestreamWatch the lecture live on our YouTube page. In person tickets are sold outIf you previously registered for this date, please re-register. See the weblink.The world's biggest digital camera was built at SLAC, and shipped to the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory in northern Chile last year. This observatory has ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Friday, 08/08/25
Intro to AI-Driven World: Good, Bad, & The UglyWhat if everything you thought you knew about the future was about to change?This isn't a lecture about abstract algorithms or futuristic fantasies. This is an urgent, captivating exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - the most profound, transformative force of our lifetime, already at work, already reshaping the very fabric ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $66.33 (early bird, 2 for 1)
Join us to hear from a MacArthur genius awardee, former rocket engineer, and passionate leader in the social enterprise movement - Jim Fruchterman - about using technology for positive social change.To a lot of people in big business, the only worthy ideas are those that make a lot of money, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, discount for members
The Astrobiological Exploration of Enceladus - SOLD OUTIn 2005, the Cassini spacecraft made a groundbreaking discovery - a massive plume of ice and gas erupting from the south pole of Enceladus, a small but geologically active moon of Saturn. The plume is now believed to originate from a subsurface ocean of liquid water beneath the moon’s icy ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $29 General + Fee
Saturday, 08/09/25
Family Nature Adventures: Fungus Among Us - RESCHEDULEDUnlock the mysterious world of fungi that thrives in the redwood forest! Learn about the fascinating life cycle of mushrooms, their role in the ecosystem, and how to identify various species. Venture into the forest with expert guides to discover different types of fungi growing in the wild and uncover their unique ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 General, $35 ages 3 - 8, $10 off members
Family Nature Adventures: Reptile Roundup - Discover the Cold-Blooded Creatures of the Forest!Slither, crawl, and explore the world of reptiles that inhabit the redwood forest! Learn about local reptiles, from snakes and lizards to turtles, and discover how they survive in their unique environments. Head into the forest for a chance to spot these cold-blooded creatures in action, as expert guides reveal their habitats ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 General, $35 ages 3 - 8, $10 off members
Tule Doll WorkshopJoin Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino of the ‘ottoy Initiative for a hands-on workshop celebrating Ohlone cultural traditions and the waterways of the Bay. Learn to create your own tule doll, a handmade figure woven from tule reeds, and explore its cultural significance. This special event highlights the deep connection ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with Admission
A New Era of Exoplanet Characterization: Hunting for Water WorldsEnjoy live music & astronomy talks atop Mt. Hamilton, plus viewings through our historic 36" Great Refractor & 40” Nickel telescopes!More than 5,800 exoplanets have been discovered so far, but what do we really know about these distant worlds? With key missions like Kepler and telescopes such as Keck, we ...
Delve into the profound and captivating realm of gravitational lensing, a cosmic spectacle predicted by Albert Einstein's revolutionary theory of General Relativity. This isn't merely a scientific curiosity; it's an unparalleled astronomical instrument, surpassing the capabilities of any telescope we could realistically construct in the foreseeable future. We will embark ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members and Seniors
Tuesday, 08/12/25
Skeptics in the PubEnjoy an evening of socializing and feasting with fellow Bay Area folk in an Irish Pub on the Peninsula.Please join us! This is a free event brought to you by Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.
Fusion research aims to bring sun-like energy production safely to Earth. Recent advances have been momentous, including scientific breakthroughs at Lawrence Livermore Lab’s National Ignition Facility, where Earth’s most energetic lasers drive hydrogen atoms to fuse in a controlled thermonuclear reaction. What challenges remain as we work to put the ...
This month, we have two very exciting and wildly different talks lined up: Dr. Josh Dillon (UCB) will tell us all about mapping the Universe. Then stick around for a talk by Dr. Steve Croft (UCB/Oxford/SETI), who will give us an update on the search for alien life!Two Pitchers is ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Counting Molo - a Volunteer Bird Counter's Experience - RESCHEDULEDHow do you even begin to count over half a million nesting birds on the largest albatross colony on Earth? What is it like to live on a tropical atoll in the middle of the Pacific Ocean for six weeks?Join Kyan Russell this month to hear about his experience and ...
Pelagic, or "open ocean", birding is when you go looking for bird species that live on the open ocean, like shearwaters, storm-petrels, alcids, albatrosses, and others. Bird watching from a rocking vessel may initially seem like birding on "hard" mode, but it's a fun way to see highly specialized species, ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Perseids Meteor Shower ViewingGet ready to wish upon a star - again and again - at our Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party! Join us under the open August sky for one of nature’s most dazzling light shows as the Perseids streak across the heavens. These fiery meteors, born from the debris of the ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 Adults, $7 Kids
Wednesday, 08/13/25
Ancient Skies, Modern Tools: Stellarium in the ClassroomJoin the ASP's Shanil Virani, Cosmic Engagement Specialist, for a 3-workshop Educator Series - Ancient Skies, Modern Tools: Stellarium in the ClassroomA three workshop series for astronomy educators to learn to use the free astronomy visualization software Stellarium in the classroom. Experienced educators from the ASP will showcase Stellarium’s applicability ...
The coastal forests of eastern Africa constitute a biodiversity hotspot, and may have played a central role in hominin origins. But the evolutionary history of this biogeographic realm remains poorly known because of a sparse fossil record. Here we present the first paleontological evidence of eastern Africa’s coastal forests and ...
Where: Cost: Free
Bodega Marine Lab Seminar Series - LivestreamJoin us for the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory Seminar Series, featuring speakers from within the marine sciences community and beyond.Speaker: Bethanie Edwards, UC BerkeleyRegister at weblink to receive connection information
The EARNEST Consortium, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is dedicated to identifying and advancing solutions for the future of the U.S. electricity system. As part of its public engagement efforts, EARNEST is hosting its first webinar series focused on “U.S. Grid Reliability and Resilience.” This seventh session ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Olfaction NationAre you smelling fragrant flowers, or the terpenoids they release? Does being drawn to someone’s appearance mean you will like their scent too? Can a single whiff bring back a long-forgotten memory? Join us at the Exploratorium to explore the surprising power of your sense of smell and discover the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, free for members
Clean Energy Leadership: What's Next for CaliforniaJoin Young Professionals in Energy, Climate Cabinet, and the Clean Energy Leadership Institute for a dynamic conversation on how states are driving the next chapter of clean energy leadership. From grid reliability and resilience to reauthorizing cap-and-trade and regulating data center energy usage, connect with policymakers, advocates, and clean energy ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $9.27
NightLifeWhen the lights dim, the museum comes alive at NightLife. With live DJs, hand-crafted drinks, glowing lights, and 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Plus, you can:Explore our two newest exhibits, Dino Days and Unseen Oceans: Roam among ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Perseid Meteor Shower Star PartyCalling all astronomy enthusiasts: join The Lawrence Hall of Science for an unforgettable family-friendly evening under the stars as we celebrate the Perseids! The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most spectacular celestial events of the year. Peer through telescopes to explore the cosmos and watch meteors streaking through ...
AI Workshop: Spiking Neural NetworksWelcome to our immersive AI technology workshop series. During these sessions you will be introduced to new and established AI tools that will help you create and manipulate content in new and powerful ways. Each session is led by an industry expert who will guide you through the material and ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: $95
Coastal Walk at Cowell-Purisima TrailJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk along the Cowell-Purisima trail that POST helped create by protecting adjacent farmland. While it may be foggy, we hope to catch gorgeous views of the ocean, nearby farmland, and glimpses of harbor seals, pelicans, hawks, rabbits, and whales during the winter ...
Where: Half Moon BayCost: Free
Foothills Family Nature WalkJoin us at Foothills Nature Preserve for a family-friendly nature walk, guided by EV docents. Good for ages 6 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult.Register at weblink
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Starry Nights Star PartyJoin the San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) and Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA) for an unforgettable night of exploring the night sky. Our knowledgeable docents, members of SJAA, will be your guides to providing valuable insights into the wonders of our universe. The viewing site, Rancho Canada del ...
Where: Morgan HillCost: Free
Monday, 08/18/25
The Impact of Model Context Protocol - LivestreamJoin us for an engaging exploration of the Model Context Protocol - a groundbreaking framework designed to improve communication and context-sharing across AI agents. As AI systems become more modular and collaborative, MCP offers a powerful solution for maintaining continuity across tasks, tools, and models.TopicsThe origins and motivations behind MCPHow ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 08/19/25
Programming with Rust - LivestreamJoin us in learning more about Rust, one of the fastest-growing programming languages, which continues to be ranked the most-loved language by its users. Its user base, aka “Rustaceans,” has tripled in just two years as more and more software products are being developed in Rust.In this fast-paced virtual overview ...
Where: Cost: Free
Who Shapes the AI Story? How Californians Feel About AIWho shapes the story of the technology transforming our lives?The public conversation about the future of AI has been dominated by two opposing views: those who believe AI will destroy humanity and those who believe it will usher in a new golden age of prosperity and human flourishing. The fervor ...
Deepfakes - AI-altered images, video, or audio, often used to impersonate real people - have become commonplace in recent years. In 2023, a Hong Kong employee of a multinational company transferred $25 million to fraudsters’ bank accounts after they used the technology to pose as the company’s chief financial officer ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 in person, $10 online, free for students
Join the ASP for a special film showing and discussion honoring Cree Elder & Indigenous Astronomer Wilfred Buck joined by moderator Daniella Scalice, Communications and Engagement Lead for the NASA Astrobiology ProgramSeamlessly moving between earth and stars, past and present, Wilfred Buck is a hybrid feature documentary that looks at ...
The San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex is made up of seven National Wildlife Refuges, protecting tens of thousands of acres of habitat for birds, endangered species, and other wildlife. Learn about these incredible places, with a focus on our largest, the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife ...
Birds are some of the most remarkable creatures on Earth - boasting the highest body temperatures, extraordinary adaptations, and awe-inspiring migrations. But they also have a lot to teach us about energy. From how they conserve it to how human energy systems impact their survival, the connection between birds and ...
As modern software systems grow in complexity and scale, the demand for architectures that are not just fast - but also reliable, resilient, observable, and auditable - has never been greater. In this talk, we'll dive into practical strategies and real-world patterns for designing and operating large-scale distributed systems. Topics ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Sun’s AtmosphereThe Sun, our nearest star, is more than just a blazing ball of fire. Its atmosphere, hotter than its already scorching surface, presents a puzzle that has intrigued scientists for years. How does the Sun’s magnetic field drive the heating of its 10,000-degree chromosphere and million-degree corona? This enigma holds ...
What’s better than hot goss? How about hot moss? Have you ever wondered how calculus could help you sink a perfect 3-pointer every time? Neither have we, but there’s no question that Steph Curry is some kind of genius - maybe his secret is math? Of course, none of these ...
Join us and take a journey across four dynamic themes - Questioning, Investigating, Adapting, and Connecting. Engage with leading speakers as they delve into the big questions - What groundbreaking discoveries await us? How will advancements in astronomy revolutionize our understanding? What strategies do we need to thrive in this ...
Where: Cost: $49 (thru 7/31), then $69
Lunch Break Science - LivestreamLunch Break Science is a dynamic live web series featuring fascinating short talks, engaging interviews, and lively Q&A with Leakey Foundation scientists. Each episode digs deeper into the latest human origins discoveries, with topics like Neanderthals, chimpanzee behavior, and more! Even better, you can interact with researchers during the show ...
Where: Cost: Free
'Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality' - LivestreamFrom AI-generated images to health disinformation, propagandists shape public opinion by distorting the truth. The impact of influencers and algorithms grows exponentially, making it more challenging to achieve a democratic consensus on many significant issues.Join us for a Skeptical Inquirer Presents livestream with Renée DiResta. Her book, Invisible Rulers: The People ...
Where: Cost: Free
Attoseconds, X-Ray Lasers, and Tracking Sub-Atomic SheepdogsElectrons are tiny, charged particles with huge jobs: They hold all matter together, they drive the chemical reactions that power life, and they transport information and energy across the globe. Despite their importance, we still don’t fully understand how they achieve all this busy work, mostly because they move astonishingly ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
After Dark: Unplug and PlayTap out of your feed and tap into hundreds of interactive experiences to share with your friends. Try out science trivia, experience experimental music by Evicshen, and explore the world of artificial intelligence with our summer exhibition Adventures in AI.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95, members free
NightLifeWhen the lights dim, the museum comes alive at NightLife. With live DJs, hand-crafted drinks, glowing lights, and 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Plus, you can:Explore our two newest exhibits, Dino Days and Unseen Oceans: Roam among ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Dinner With a Star: Stellar Engulfment of Exoplanet SystemsAshlyn Leary will describe how she utilizes MESA to model the evolution of stars and compares her results to known exoplanet systems to predict if/when host stars will swallow their planets, assuming no further dynamical evolution of the systems. She will discuss her current findings, along with an analysis of ...
In this talk, Eddy Rubin delves into the human and natural forces - biological and physical - that have shaped San Francisco’s western shoreline. Through a blend of scientific analysis and personal narrative, he explores the interactions of members of this vibrant coastal ecosystem, with particular emphasis on the birds ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 08/22/25
Beneficial Fire in the West: Expanding Prescribed Fire on Private Lands - LivestreamWhile the benefits of reintroducing fire to fire-adapted ecosystems are well established, private landowners often face challenges in applying fire on their properties. In this webinar, Stanford researchers and prescribed fire experts discuss a survey of current state policies and practices, examine key challenges faced by private practitioners, and explore ...
Journeying through Cosmic Life and Death - SOLD OUTStars shine for millions of years and end their life as brilliant explosions called supernovae that briefly outshine the entire galaxy. These stellar explosions are among the most powerful events in the Universe, and they leave behind mysterious remnants like neutron stars and black holes. They also play a vital ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $29 General + Fee
In Town Star PartyCome join San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) for an evening of stargazing.Event details:Events are held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San Jose. The event duration is 2 hours. SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their telescopes.Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are ...
SkeptiCal is the annual scientific skepticism conference brought to you by Northern California Skeptics organizations.SkeptiCal 2025 brings stimulating and entertaining speakers to science fans, critical thinkers, and - in the words of Carl Sagan - questioners of "extraordinary claims". Join us for an engaging day of speakers and discussions. And ...
Where: OaklandCost: $75 General, $25 Student
Herpetology Walk at Martin Griffin PreserveLearn alongside Martin Griffin Preserve Resource Ecologist Henry Inman on what a herp is, how to identify local species, where they live, and exchange knowledge among participating community members.The walk is approximately 1.5 - 2 miles. Expect both inclining and declining terrain conditions intermixed with flat conditions. This walk is ...
Where: Stinson BeachCost: Free
50th Anniversary Celebration and Monterey Bay Facility Grand OpeningSpeak with The Marine Mammal Center’s leadership and experts as well as like-minded ocean heroes. Visit with our conservation partners: Wildlife Conservation Network, Long Marine Lab, Sea Otter Savvy and others.Attendees will have the chance to enjoy a complimentary beer crafted by Headlands Brewing. Additional food and drinks will be ...
Wetlands: Natural Shields Against Climate ChangeDid you know that wetlands naturally protect us against climate change?Join us for a presentation to learn about how wetlands act like natural shields against climate change, and why the wetlands protected by the Refuge are so important to all of us! After the presentation, we will go on a ...
Where: AlvisoCost: FREE
Monday, 08/25/25
Learn to build AI Applications - LivestreamJoin Program Chair and AI expert Praveen Krishna for an insider’s look at the University of California’s first certificate in AI Application Development. Learn about the growing number of jobs involving AI, the skills you'll need to build a competitive resume, and the UCSC Silicon Valley classes that will support ...
Where: Cost: Free
When Bias Goes Viral: Protecting Your Brand from Biases in Generative AIBias in generative AI is no longer an academic concern, it’s a real-world risk to brand trust, product integrity, and social responsibility. This session presents the BEATS framework, a statistically rigorous evaluation methodology, designed to uncover and assess latent biases in LLM outputs and a AI governance framework to proactively ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Tuesday, 08/26/25
Wildfire Safety Webinar - LivestreamAttend this webinar from PG&E to:Learn about our wildfire safety efforts and progress in your communityHear about resources available to support youConnect with your local PG&E leaders, including Sr. VP Aaron JohnsonClick here to watchSee weblink for additional webinars on this subject for different regions, languages, and needs.
The airspace over the United States is entering an era of unprecedented complexity. The current system manages approximately 45,000 daily flights serving more than 800 million passengers annually, a figure expected to grow to 1.2 billion by 2045. This traditional air traffic will soon be integrated with emerging technologies, including ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
1995: The Internet’s Big BangThe summer of 1995 was the internet’s breakout moment. In just a few months, the web went from geeky curiosity to global phenomenon. Riding on the success of their leading web browser, Netscape's blockbuster IPO in August lit up Wall Street. Microsoft bundled Internet Explorer with Windows 95, firing the ...
The federal government budget at NOAA has been slashed. What does this mean for our Nation's most significant marine areas and the wildlife they protect? Please join us as we hear from Maria Brown, former Superintendent of the Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries. Come to learn about our ...
Dr. Vernard Lewis first encountered insects as a child, capturing grasshoppers and ants in California’s central valley. Since then, he has traveled to fifty countries to discuss many creepy-crawlies, sometimes as a member of the United Nations Global Termite Expert Group. This Wonderfest event offers a rather personal account of ...
Micro-plastics now pervade all habitats on Earth. Because these particles pick up toxins, they are a threat to ecosystem and Human health. The seminar will cover history of plastic production, distribution in the oceans and on land and possible effects. Also covered are ways to reduce our use of plastics.Attend ...
PARC Forum: The future of education in the age of AI - LivestreamAuthor Afua Bruce will moderate a conversation with panelists Kumar Garg (Renaissance Philanthropy), Fernando Fabre (Kauffman Fellows), Erwin Gianchandani (National Science Foundation), and Leigh Ann DeLyser (SRI Education). Together, they will explore the most urgent challenges posed by AI in the field of education.Register at weblink to receive connection information
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Rock OutTurn on, tune in, and rock out! From ancient mountains to ocean floors, rocks hold the secrets of our planet and more than a few surprises. Join us at Exploratorium for a night of geological wonder and rocky fun, from hands-on activities, to eye-opening talks, to unexpected encounters with all ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, free for members
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $15 General, $10 Members
AI Superintelligence: What's Next?How Will AI Superintelligence Change Everything?As AI systems grow increasingly sophisticated, we will find ourselves standing at the precipice of one of philosophy's most profound questions: What happens when AI becomes smarter and more capable than most humans?Join us in exploring the enigmatic boundaries between algorithmic intelligence and human consciousness. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.99 through 8/27/25, then $39.99
Coexisting with Coyotes: Behavior, Balance, and Safety in the Bay Area - LivestreamYou see a coyote on the path ahead of you - what do you do? This scenario is becoming increasingly common for Bay Area residents as coyote sightings surge from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park to the Peninsula hills and South Bay neighborhoods. While most encounters are harmless, recent reports ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 08/30/25
Science Saturday: Backyard Birds This family-friendly event invites all to explore the fascinating world of avian life through activities, educational information, and birdwatching in our Native Plant Garden. Come craft your own bird feeders, learn about local bird species, and discover the importance of avian conservation efforts in our community. Expert educators will be ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free with admission
Monday, 09/01/25
'Space: The New Frontier' in IMAX at The Tech InteractiveA new space age has arrived, and audiences can witness it unfold on the largest dome screen in the West. Space: The New Frontier takes viewers behind the scenes of the groundbreaking technologies and bold missions that are bringing humanity closer to becoming a spacefaring species.Narrated by Chris Pine (Star ...
