PARC Forum: Nobel laureate John M. Martinis discusses the quantum frontierJohn M. Martinis, 2025 Nobel laureate, for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit, will join this exciting PARC Forum to talk about today’s quantum ecosystem, emerging real-world applications, and more.
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
After Dark: Home Away from HomeKick off Queer and Trans Asian and Pacific Islander Week with a drag show and other dazzling activities - then contemplate home off-planet guided by scientists.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
NightLifeThursdays hit different at NightLife. The museum comes alive after hours - wilder, more curious, and full of exciting creatures. Grab your friends, grab a hand-crafted drink, and let yourself wander into whatever weird or wonderful corner calls you. You never know what you’ll stumble into next, and that’s the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25
How scientists are building the AI-powered laboratoryHow do we find the next super material? How do we discover the next breakthrough drug? How do we unlock the mystery of dark matter and the structure of the universe? Scientists develop theories about these questions and test those theories with two powerful tools: laboratory experiments and computational models. ...
Where: Cost: Free
Open Question: Living in SpaceAs we advance further in our ability to launch rockets - and people - into space, countries and companies alike are exploring how humans might be able to live in space. But is life in space the next exciting frontier, or an escape from our responsibilities on our home planet? ...
First Friday Nights at CuriOdysseySwing into the weekend with science, animals, music, food trucks, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.Dance to some of your favorite hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities and programs are different each time, so make it a ...
Where: San MateoCost:
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 ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 06/06/26
East Bay Green@Home TourActerra’s East Bay Green@ Home Tour! This tour will showcase a range of green homes in the East Bay renovated with sustainability in mind.This summer, Acterra is proud to present the East Bay Green@Home Tours 2026! This is a community-powered event that invites the public to explore innovative, electrified homes. ...
First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending on the time of year, the interests of the tour guide, and the people who join in. For example, you ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Are There Gray Foxes in Your Backyard?Learn all about our local gray foxes and how to identify evidence of their presence!On a walk/talk from the Visitor’s Center out into the refuge, Bill "The Fox Guy" Leikam will show you how to identify indications of the presence of foxes, and tell stories about gray foxes that he’s ...
Where: FremontCost: 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
Sunday, 06/07/26
Summer Family HikingJoin the Northern CA Recycling Association’s (NCRA) Membership Engagement and Activities Committee (MEAC) for a day of fresh air, scenic views, and community connection. We’re heading to the beautiful Berkeley Hills for a kid-friendly, stroller-accessible trek that’s perfect for recyclers and Zero Wasters of all ages!RSVP at weblink
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
InsectPalooza 2026Join SaveNature.Org and the San Francisco Arts Education Project for this free family-friendly event where you can get up close and hands-on with live animals from SaveNature.Org's Insect Discovery Lab!Bugs make up 90% of all animal species on Earth and are essential to the well-being of the planet. Yet few ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Solar ObservingIt’s there for us year round, lighting our days and providing energy for our lives, so maybe it’s time to give it a closer look. Join SJAA for amazing and detailed views of the Sun, and be assured that we’ll be using special telescopes that will keep your eyeballs perfectly ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
James Lick Legacy Day: 150 Years of DiscoveryOn June 7, 2026 - 150 years after the Act of Congress that granted the top of Mt. Hamilton as the site for the University of California’s Lick Observatory - join us to honor the legacy of James Lick’s visionary gift to fund what became the world’s largest telescope at the ...
Nowhere is the dual threat of climate change and geopolitical competition felt more strongly than in the Arctic. Sea ice is declining rapidly, wildfires are burning, and permafrost is thawing. At the same time, global interest is growing rapidly as the region transforms from being a frozen desert into an ...
There is no experiment today that tells us if the laws of quantum physics also apply to gravity. One possible approach is to make a quantum object so massive that we can directly measure its gravitational field. This would allow to probe gravitational phenomena that originate in the quantum superposition ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Skeptics in a Real PubEnjoy an evening of socializing and feasting with fellow Bay Area science-forward folk in an Irish Pub on the Peninsula with great food. < Menu >Join us! This is a free event brought to you by Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.
Synthetic biology - creating new capabilities with life - promises to foster an innovative future for planet Earth in fields as diverse as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and nanotechnology. As humans move beyond Earth to long duration stays in the International Space Station, and then onward to the Moon and Mars, the ...
The white shark populations of the eastern Pacific have been studied for over two decades, yet fundamental questions regarding predator-prey dynamics, population trends, and juvenile recruitment remain unanswered. In 2023, the multi-institutional Monterey Bay White Shark Project was established to comprehensively investigate this system using integrated methodologies. We use electronic ...
