Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Sunset Nature WalkDiscover the San Francisco Bay’s evening wildlife on a guided walk at Ravenswood Pond SF2! We’ll explore the shorebirds that gather here at dusk, learn about the vital role of the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project, and share simple ways you can support the health of this important ecosystem.This ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Saturday, 07/25/26
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Some of the world’s best predators are in the ocean! Come learn about orcas, sharks, and even polar bears! You’ll hear about hunting habits to what we think makes them succeed, as we dive into some incredible top predators!30 minute presentations at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm
As modern AI-powered and real-time applications grow, they increasingly rely on complex event-driven infrastructure. This session explores practical lessons learned from operating large-scale messaging and distributed systems in production. We will dive into the critical trade-offs regarding reliability, scalability, and observability in asynchronous environments, and discuss how architectural decisions compound ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Tuesday, 07/28/26
All About International Observe the Moon Night 2026 - LivestreamJoin the NASA Night Sky Network, along with the International Observe the Moon Night team and experienced event hosts, to learn about this global observing program, how you can get involved, and program resources available to event hosts this year. This webinar will prepare you to hold a great International ...
Where: Cost: Free
Finding Shackleton’s 'Endurance'Join The Explorers Club Northern California Chapter at the world renowned Hopkins Marine Station for an evening with famed ship wreck explorer Mensun Bound, “Indiana Jones of the Deep”, as he recounts the two incredible searches to discover Shackleton’s Endurance. His talk will be followed up with an introduction to ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Wednesday, 07/29/26
Space Week: Astro Academy Day 1Report to Astronaut Briefing to prepare for launch, then make your way through the Science Center as you complete astronaut training, engineer a lunar rover, uncover the stories behind our historic telescopes, and take on hands-on challenges inspired by real space exploration. Collect stamps in your Mission Log as you ...
Where: OaklandCost: See weblink
Thursday, 07/30/26
Space Week: Astro Academy Day 2Report to Astronaut Briefing to prepare for launch, then make your way through the Science Center as you complete astronaut training, engineer a lunar rover, uncover the stories behind our historic telescopes, and take on hands-on challenges inspired by real space exploration. Collect stamps in your Mission Log as you ...
For 500 years, telescopes have opened windows on the cosmos with increasing power and precision. Beginning with the historic telescopes funded by Andrew Carnegie and built by George Ellery Hale atop Pasadena’s Mount Wilson, where Edwin Hubble confirmed the existence of the universe beyond our Milky Way galaxy and revealed ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General, member discounts
After Dark: SplashdownCelebrate unusual organisms in the Bay, and learn about how they might help us imagine extraterrestrial life.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
Emo NightLifeCaUsE tOnIgHt wIlL bE tHe NiGhT for everyone who never deleted their emo playlist.
Maps have long shown us where things are - but the future of geography is about what we can’t see. Today, satellite imagery, airborne sensors, and AI are transforming how we understand the world, revealing hidden patterns that shape climate, infrastructure, and everyday life.In this lecture, Dr. Lu Liang, Associate ...
One of the most important is proprioception, often called the "sixth sense." It's the ability to sense the position and movement of your body without looking, allowing you to walk, balance, reach for objects, and navigate the world without consciously thinking about every movement.In this lecture, Katie Wilkinson, Professor of ...
