Sunset Hike at Mindego HillJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful 5-mile hike from the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to the top of the POST-protected Mindego Hill. You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about how we protected this beautiful property featuring panoramic views of redwood ridges and ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
Monday, 06/12/23
A Sign in Space - The Ethics of XA Sign in Space is a multidisciplinary art project conceived by artist Daniela De Paulis. De Paulis is leading a global team to send an encoded message from the European Space Agency (ESA) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) back to Earth, simulating a signal an advanced extraterrestrial civilization could eventually ...
Where: Cost: Free
The Three Ages of WaterThis year’s precipitation across California is well above average, and snowpack is on track to be one of the largest since 1950. In an arid state that can seem like good news, but floods can be destructive and life-threatening, and they also increase vegetation that may later go up in ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members in person, $5/free online
Dr. Ed Lu, a former NASA astronaut, is Executive Director of the Asteroid Institute. He will present the case for a four-dimensional solar system map in a talk titled “Charting the High Frontier of Space.†The map he and his Asteroid Institute team are building is the key to protecting ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
Bring along your toothbrush to gently collect your own cheek cells and assess baseline levels of DNA damage during this hands-on workshop. Bring a friend, or partner up with another participant, and you will each prepare slides of your own cheek cells, then swap off for scoring. Under the microscope ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10
Wednesday, 06/14/23
A Sign in Space - WRETI: Writing in Response to ETI A Sign in Space is a multidisciplinary art project conceived by artist Daniela De Paulis. De Paulis is leading a global team to send an encoded message from the European Space Agency (ESA) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) back to Earth, simulating a signal an advanced extraterrestrial civilization could eventually ...
The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s new exhibition Into The Deep has been foundational in helping people connect with the deeper, darker 2/3’s of our planet. Some of the animals exhibited there were collected at night while drifting many miles offshore from my home in Kona, Hawaii. Popularly termed “blackwater,†I’ve been ...
Speaker: Kristen DavisSee weblink to join the livestream
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 06/15/23
Water Conservation ShowcaseAre you interested in discovering innovative ways to protect one of Earth’s most valuable resources? Look no further than the FREE Water Conservation Showcase on June 15th at the San Ramon Valley Conference Center! This free event, open to the public, is dedicated to showcasing scalable strategies and solutions that ...
Where: San RamonCost:
Coastal Walk at Pillar Point BluffJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an afternoon walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by a POST representative who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve that hosts tide ...
Few drugs in history have generated as much controversy as MDMA - or held as much promise, according to some. Once vilified as a Schedule I substance that would supposedly eat holes in users’ brains, MDMA (also known as Molly or Ecstasy) is now being hailed as a therapeutic agent ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members
If we could listen to the secret language of the natural world, what would we hear? Tonight, learn about the scientists studying this question and their astonishing findings about the hidden sounds of nature. We now know that many animals - and even some plants - once thought to be ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
NightLifeCalling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. With live DJs, outdoor bars, ambiance lighting, and nearly 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Astronomy on Tap Santa Cruz: Investigating Dark Energy with Vera C. Rubin ObservatoryMost large observatories make exquisite pictures of tiny parts of the sky, but what if you had one that could visit all parts of the overhead sky every few nights and do that over and over again for 10 years? That’s how the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will enable discoveries ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Climate Smart Solutions for Grassland Birds: Conservation Ranching California - LivestreamGrassland bird conservation is inextricably linked to management practices on millions of acres of rangelands, the vast majority of which are privately owned. Significant rangeland habitat enhancement can only be achieved through cooperative approaches that work with ranchers that live and work on these lands. Audubon’s Conservation Ranching Program uses ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 06/16/23
The Future of Technology in CaliforniaWhat will the next hundred years of technological innovation bring to California? As the culmination of our research into the future of computing, energy, biotechnology, the tech workforce, and the integration of technology into California's governmental services, this event will present recent research, new perspectives, and conversation about how California ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
In Town Star PartyEvents are held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San Jose. Event duration is 2hrs. SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their personal telescopes.Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are welcome). If you like to be a volunteer with or without a telescope ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 06/17/23
Family Nature Walks - Baylands Nature PreserveEnvironmental Volunteers’ Family Nature Walks program is designed to help students and their families get to know our local open space areas. Small family groups will be guided by a knowledgeable environmental educator during an exploration of a local open space. These small groups will be introduced to fun nature-based ...
Bay Area Skeptics member Leonard Tramiel is the perfect person to take us through Mountain View’s Computer History Museum, having himself been a pioneer in the computer and video game industries. His father Jack Tramiel was legendary as founder of Commodore (remember the Commodore 64?). Leonard was part of the ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $17 admission to museum
Summer Science Fundays - Build, Engineer, and InventAs part of its season of summer programs and exhibits, The Lawrence Hall of Science will host ten Summer Science Fundays, each offering family-friendly shows, hands-on science activities, and more. Summer Science Fundays include events that will be familiar to Lawrence members and repeat visitors, and exciting new opportunities to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission ($20 for guests 3+)
Sunset Photography Hike at La Honda CreekJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful photography hike at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve, where you’ll experience the area’s sweeping views and gorgeous rolling grasslands! The preserve is over 6,100 acres, of which POST has contributed 5,200 acres. You will be guided by POST ambassadors along the ...
Where: La HondaCost: Free
Sunday, 06/18/23
Presidio: Changes Through TimeJoin the National Park Service and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the GGNRA!This half-mile, level walk shows the historical changes to the Presidio, from the Spanish fort all the way to the new Tunnel Tops. Who benefitted from these changes, and who did not?Learn about the people who lived here, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Tuesday, 06/20/23
From Warning to Navigation - 20 Years Past and Future - LivestreamThose of us who care about the fate of younger generations and the more-than-human world know that the warnings of the last few decades have largely fallen on deaf ears. Post Carbon Institute turns 20 this year, a milestone that has prompted us to reflect on what’s transpired since our ...
The progressive adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced communication technologies within railway control and automation gave rise to a huge potential in terms of optimization, learning and adaptation, due to the so-called “self-x†capabilities. However, it has also raised several dependability concerns due to the lack of measurable trust ...
The Proof Is in the Water: Touring the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center - SOLD OUTAs its climate changes, Northern California will likely experience more frequent and extreme droughts, punctuated by very wet years. More severe droughts could - but don’t have to - limit the region’s prosperity. Water recycling can stretch our region’s supply and allow for agricultural and industrial uses. A further step ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Popping the Science BubbleEvery month, learn about cutting-edge research happening at UC Berkeley, directly from the scientists themselves. Context in the brain: how the brain enables context-dependent decisionsSpeaker: Thomas Elston, Helen Wills Neuroscience InstituteShedding Light on the Mysteries of Radioactivity: From Discovery to Modern Medical ApplicationsSpeaker: Alexia Cosby, Lawrence Berkeley National LabAttend in person ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Latest Developments in Alzheimer's and the AAPI, LGBTQIA+ CommunitiesAlzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It begins with mild memory loss and progresses to more severe effects, in some cases leading to the loss of the ability to carry on a conversation or respond to the surrounding environment. According to the CDC, in 2020, 5.8 million ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Digital Dilemmas Salon: Digital Technologies in Armed ConflictsJoin us for the first event in the ‘Digital Dilemmas Salon Series’, focusing on generating insights and actions about how technology could be designed to better serve the needs of vulnerable people living in armed conflict.The acceleration of the global digital transformation is profoundly affecting society, business, and governance. This ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Tech X The Future of News ForumTechnology has revolutionized access to information, enabling news to spread instantly around the world, and to reflect and represent diversity. And yet together with this promise, comes risk, when disinformation goes viral. Amid these changes in the digital era, we have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost:
Nerd Nite SF #133: Kinky Critters, Sexy Video Games, & Nerdy Law! - SOLD OUTKinky Critters: The Wild, Bizarre and Sordid sex lives of animals by Guido Nuñez- MujicaOver the span of 3.7 billion years, life has adapted to many situations, and that has changed the way animals reproduce. Traditional expectations of male-female couplings solely for reproduction are very far from reality for many species, as ...
 The past few decades of astronomical discovery have been breathtaking: thirty years of awe-inspiring images from two Space Telescopes (Hubble & Webb), thousands of planets found circling nearby stars, mind-bending and spacetime-bending gravity waves and, quite recently, a stunning image of the black hole at the center of the Milky ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap Tucson #88: New Worlds + Black Holes - LivestreamStrange New Worlds Through the Eyes of JWST - Sarah Moran&Giant Black Holes and How We Study Them - Haowen ZhangOn tap this month, we have Dr. Sarah Moran from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory telling us all about the JWST view of planets (both inside and outside of our ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 06/21/23
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 ...
For centuries we have known that Earth is only one of multiple worlds orbiting the Sun. Near the turn of the 21st century we discovered that our solar system is but one of countless others. Where did these planets come from? What are their fates, and ours? Dr. Chiang will describe ...
A whirlwind tour of mostly mushrooms, from the East coast of Australia to the West, and down to the island of Tasmania.Collaborating with mycologists across the Australian states, Debbie brings an up close and personal view of the amazing biota of Oz. Travel with her to the magical land Down ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Thursday, 06/22/23
My 50+ Years of Antiquackery Activity | Stephen Barrett, MD, in conversation with William M. LondonWhen it comes to combatting misinformation and pseudoscience about healthcare and nutrition, Stephen Barrett is in a class by himself. An expert in medical communications, Dr. Barrett operates twenty-three websites, including CFI’s Quackwatch. He has written fifrty-three books and thousands of articles; delivered hundreds of talks at colleges, universities, and ...
Join the Museum for a night of teeth, claws, and mythbusting as we talk about three incredibly interesting, misunderstood, and incredible predators with a panel of brilliant experts! Sharks, mountain lions, and rattlesnakes will all get a spotlight from brilliant scientists John O’Sullivan, Dr. Emily Taylor, and John J. Morgan. ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $15 General, $10 members, Free for Students
After Dark: Pride in Our FutureWhat does a queer future look like? Pride celebrations typically highlight LGBTQ+ history, culture, and past accomplishments.Tonight at the Exploratorium we are taking a look forward instead and celebrating the creative expression, scientific progress, political activism, and civic attitudes paving the way to a future influenced by and inclusive of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Pride NightLifeKick off SF Pride in style at NightLife! Featuring fierce performances by The Oaklash Festival & so much more.
Government at all levels has limped into the digital age, widening the gap between the policy outcomes we intend and what we get.Jennifer Pahlka served as President Barack Obama’s former deputy chief technology officer. Join us for an in-depth talk as she offers a bold reexamination of how our government ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, $15 Members in person, $10/Free web
This event provides a different introduction to astronomy than our Intro to the Night Sky talks. During this hour, you'll gain an appreciation for the size and scale of the cosmos and our place within it. You'll see many examples of the beautiful objects visible in the night sky, learn ...
Dr Jessica Sutter is a postdoctoral researcher in the astronomy and astrophysics department at the University of California San Diego. Her research is focused on using infrared observations of nearby galaxies to study gas and dust between the stars, referred to as the interstellar medium. By studying the interstellar medium ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $25 General
In Town Star PartyEvents are held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San Jose. Event duration is 2hrs. SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their personal telescopes.Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are welcome). If you like to be a volunteer with or without a telescope ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 06/24/23
EV Ride and DriveKick off your summer by test driving electric vehicles (EVs) at Baylands Park. Explore various makes and models on the market. You can ask owners and experts questions about EVs. Take a test drive in an EV that you have been curious about.After your test drive, enjoy complimentary food from ...
Where: SunnyvaleCost: Free
Summer Science Fundays - Making Music: Math and Science Out LoudAs part of its season of summer programs and exhibits, The Lawrence Hall of Science will host ten Summer Science Fundays, each offering family-friendly shows, hands-on science activities, and more. Summer Science Fundays include events that will be familiar to Lawrence members and repeat visitors, and exciting new opportunities to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission ($20 for guests 3+)
To study exo-Earths with Doppler shifts, one needs extremely accurate spectrograph dimensional stability. This requirement is out of reach for most spectrographs. We describe a technique known as Externally Dispersed Interferometry (EDI) which places a small Michelson interferometer in series with the spectrograph input beam. This imprints an extremely period ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
City Star Party - PresidioCome join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters and more!SFAA members with telescopes are encouraged to attend and share their views of the stars with the general public.Dress warmly. Due to the pandemic, social-distancing and masks are encouraged, but not required.Rain, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Lick Observatory Music of the Spheres - SOLD OUTEach year Lick Observatory brings world-renown musicians and astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a musical night to remember.The event activities include:ConcertAstronomy talk by world-renowned scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescopeViewing through the 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescopeAstronomy discussions with amateur astronomers and viewing through small ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $55 General
Sunday, 06/25/23
Morning Hike at La Honda Open Space PreserveJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful hike at Lower La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve where you’ll experience the area’s sweeping views and gorgeous rolling grasslands! The preserve is over 6,100 acres, of which POST has contributed 5,200 acres. You will be guided by a POST Ambassador on ...
Where: La HondaCost: Free
Monday, 06/26/23
Two Stanford Bio-X Talks - LivestreamYIORGO SKINIOTIS, Professor of Molecular & Cellular Physiology and of Structural Biology and Photon Science “The calcium sensing receptor under the electron microscope: from mechanism to therapeuticsâ€12:30 PM AXEL BRUNGER, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, of Neurology & Neurological Sciences, of Photon Science, and (by courtesy) of Structural Biology ...
It was reported by US Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger that the Titanic-bound submersible that went missing on Sunday with five people on board suffered a catastrophic implosion, killing everyone on board. A remotely operated vehicle found the tail cone of the Titan about 1,600 feet away from the bow of the ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tomorrow’s Extremes: California’s Climate on the EdgeWith wildfires becoming increasingly frequent and intense, droughts gripping the land, and sea levels steadily rising, it's evident that climate change has reached a critical point in California.The state is grappling with the profound impacts of this global crisis. How has climate change transformed California's landscapes, from the scorching valleys ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Truth-O-Meter: Fact-checking content generated by a LLM - RescheduledA text obtained by a Large Language Model (LLM) such as GPT4 usually has issues in terms of incorrectness and hallucinations. We build a fact-checking system 'Truth-O-Meter' which identifies wrong facts, comparing the generation results with the web and other sources of information, and suggests corrections. Text mining and web ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 06/27/23
The Future of Robotics: Human Aids or Replacements?What will our future with robots look like? Robots are already rolling out of the research lab and into the real world. In the last decade, robotics has gone through a revolution; the price of robotics systems has decreased 100-times and the number of new companies in robotics has increased ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General in person, $10 General online
Getting to Know the White Sharks off the California Coast - LivestreamOff the California coast, adult white sharks aggregate predominantly in the early fall to winter months. During this time while the sharks are coastal, researchers have access to study them. Over the last 30 years, marine scientists Scot Anderson and Paul Kanive of the California White Shark Project have been ...
Where: Cost: $10 suggested donation
Truth-O-Meter: Fact-checking content generated by a LLMA text obtained by a Large Language Model (LLM) such as GPT4 usually has issues in terms of incorrectness and hallucinations. We build a fact-checking system 'Truth-O-Meter' which identifies wrong facts, comparing the generation results with the web and other sources of information, and suggests corrections. Text mining and web ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Wonderfest: 3 Ages of WaterAs the "universal solvent," water supports interesting chemistry, geology, and, of course, biology. If there is an elixir of life, it is water. In The Three Ages of Water, Dr. Peter Gleick describes the long, fraught history - and future - of humanity's relationship with this precious resource. Water has ...
Get ready to unravel the mysteries of 'Oumuamua, the captivating cosmic messenger that has puzzled scientists and enthusiasts alike since 2017. We are thrilled to invite you to a thought-provoking panel discussion, with two distinguished speakers, Jennifer Bergner and Olivier Hainaut, who will shed light on the true nature of ...
Join POST and Patagonia Palo Alto for an exclusive and free screening of National Geographic’s newest documentary titled WILD LIFE. While this event is free and open to the public, space is limited and RSVP is required.It was a chance run-in at a remote Argentinian climbing village in 1991 that ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Digital Dilemmas Salon: Social Media in Armed ConflictsJoin us for the second event in the ‘Digital Dilemmas Salon Series’, focusing on generating insights and proposed actions about how social media could be designed to better serve the needs of vulnerable people living in armed conflict.The acceleration of the global digital transformation is profoundly affecting society, business, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Peninsula Gem & Geology SocietyMary Pat Weber will show us how to put together a show display case. Our speaker will be remote so this meeting can be attended over Zoom, but we will also stream it to large monitor in the meeting room for those who wish to come and socialize and participate ...
What's gender got to do with it? More than you think. Hear how scientists push the boundaries of the binary to create change and expand inclusion. The third and final volume in the NightLife: Says Who? series amplifies the work of scientists who are paving the way for progress in ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: Ecological FuturesThere’s no question that humans are having a grave impact on our climate - or that artists, scientists, and advocates are reflecting on our changing world and building creative solutions. Tonight, look at that human impact through the meditative and immersive lens of artist Miwa Matreyek as she shares her ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Sunset Science: Asteroid DayHave you ever wondered about the difference between an asteroid and a comet? Did you know that there are people designated as asteroid hunters? Do you know how many known asteroids are in our solar system? Discover the answers to these, and other asteroid-related questions during our summer program series, ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $5 Kids, Free for Members
Saturday, 07/01/23
San Vicente Redwoods Bay to Bay HikeExplore this beautiful preserve that is a unique mix of forest restoration, sustainable timber harvesting, watershed protection, Indigenous stewardship, and public access. This program is made possible in part by Peninsula Open Space Trust.Additional details and registration at weblink
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
BayCon2023: Science Fiction ConventionBayCon is a convention about science fiction, science, writing, and more. It will take place July 1-4.Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi will be speaking on the first images and results from the James Webb Space Telescope, Fermi's Paradox (Where are the Alien Visitors?) and the Upcoming Eclipses of the Sun (Oct. 2023 ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: varies
Presidio Tunnel Tops Walking TourJoin us in learning some of the history of the Presidio and the newly formed Presidio Tunnel Tops. We are meeting in front of the porch of the Presidio Visitor Center at 11:30 a.m.Â
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Natural Connection: The Environment and You FestivalHow can you connect with the natural world? In celebration of the West Coast premiere of The Great Animal Orchestra, join us for an all-ages festival featuring hands-on activities, performances, and artworks that invite us to observe, listen to, and act in community with the environment. Learn about native Bay ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Summer Science Fundays - Float Your BoatAs part of its season of summer programs and exhibits, The Lawrence Hall of Science will host ten Summer Science Fundays, each offering family-friendly shows, hands-on science activities, and more. Summer Science Fundays include events that will be familiar to Lawrence members and repeat visitors, and exciting new opportunities to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission ($20 for guests 3+)
Re-play of The Future of Star Parties/GSSPThis month, we are re-playing one of our older talks presented by Richard Ozer to SJAA SIG (Special Imaging Group).Rich Ozer, the Director of the Golden State Star Party (GSSP) will discuss the GSSP and the future of star parties.Richard will be present for Q&A after the talk.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Sunday, 07/02/23
BayCon2023: Science Fiction ConventionBayCon is a convention about science fiction, science, writing, and more. It will take place July 1-4.Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi will be speaking on the first images and results from the James Webb Space Telescope, Fermi's Paradox (Where are the Alien Visitors?) and the Upcoming Eclipses of the Sun (Oct. 2023 ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: varies
Infinitely YoursImmerse yourself in an emotional, dream-like meditation on climate catastrophe and the Anthropocene, the period of time, which constitutes a distinct geological age, when human activities have had a significant environmental impact on Earth.In Infinitely Yours Miwa Matreyek shape-shifts to express the impact humans have on the environment from various perspectives. From traversing landscapes ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Monday, 07/03/23
BayCon2023: Science Fiction ConventionBayCon is a convention about science fiction, science, writing, and more. It will take place July 1-4.Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi will be speaking on the first images and results from the James Webb Space Telescope, Fermi's Paradox (Where are the Alien Visitors?) and the Upcoming Eclipses of the Sun (Oct. 2023 ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: varies
Tuesday, 07/04/23
BayCon2023: Science Fiction ConventionBayCon is a convention about science fiction, science, writing, and more. It will take place July 1-4.Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi will be speaking on the first images and results from the James Webb Space Telescope, Fermi's Paradox (Where are the Alien Visitors?) and the Upcoming Eclipses of the Sun (Oct. 2023 ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: varies
Thursday, 07/06/23
The Ideological Subversion of Biology - LivestreamIn “The Ideological Subversion of Biology,†the cover feature of the July/August 2023 issue of Skeptical Inquirer, Jerry A. Coyne and Luana S. Maroja deliver a powerful and provocative warning about the dangers of trying to make scientific reality conform to the political winds. It’s an absolute must-read for anyone ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: See for YourselfThe Exploratorium is your playground after dark! Wander the galleries, sip a cocktail, and choose your own adventure with 600+ interactive exhibits. Curious about how we make those exhibits? From Gallery 2, you can take a peek into our workshop, which is always open to public view. You’ll see woodworking ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
NightLifeCalling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. With live DJs, outdoor bars, ambiance lighting, and nearly 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic ...
Step into a world where art and science intertwine, as Oikonos and the Seymour Marine Discovery Center proudly present “The Winged Sentinels of Monterey Bay,†a free-to-attend art exhibition.This art show will unveil the work of talented local artists who have immersed themselves in the ecologic wonders of Año Nuevo ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
First Friday: Lifecycle of the Stars Join us for an evening of learning about the stellar processes that have shaped the evolution of galaxies and planetary systems as we explore the birth of stars. Stars are born within the clouds of dust scattered throughout galaxies. From nebulas to supernovas and all the stages in between, you’ll learn ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $10 Kids/Seniors, $5 Members
Lick Observatory Evening with the Stars - SOLD OUTOur Evenings with the Stars programs are held annually as part of our Summer Series. Each year we bring world-renowned astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a night with the “stars†you won’t forget!The event activities include:Astronomy talk by “star†scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $25 General
Saturday, 07/08/23
Summer Science Fundays - Fun with PhysicsAs part of its season of summer programs and exhibits, The Lawrence Hall of Science will host ten Summer Science Fundays, each offering family-friendly shows, hands-on science activities, and more. Summer Science Fundays include events that will be familiar to Lawrence members and repeat visitors, and exciting new opportunities to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission ($20 for guests 3+)
Each year Lick Observatory brings world-renown musicians and astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a musical night to remember.The event activities include:ConcertAstronomy talk by world-renowned scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescopeViewing through the 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescopeAstronomy discussions with amateur astronomers and viewing through small ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $55 General
Sunday, 07/09/23
Robot FaireRobot Faire 2023 is a kids friendly tech festival, with robot construction workshops, robot competition events, and robot talent shows.There will be exhibition booths from robot vendors. The most fun activities are for both kids and adults includes:Battle BotsRobot kickboxingRobot footballRobot raceRobot Nerf gun fightRobot escape roomFTC Lobster Cup InternationalBuild ...
Where: San MateoCost: $10 - $20
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: Morgan HillCost: Free
Monday, 07/10/23
Are we building a Tech world that we really want?Tech innovations have been historically - for 1000s of years - moving the needle of our civilization. Digital tech, such as the internet and AI, do so with an increasingly faster pace.However, historically technology (and science) has also created significant risks - from climate ones (e.g., the industrial revolution) to ...
