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 ...
In 1940, John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts chartered the fishing vessel Western Flyer for a six-week exploration of Mexico’s Gulf of California, resulting in the publications Sea of Cortez (1941) and The Log from the Sea of Cortez (1951). The boat returned to fishing for decades, changed names and owners, disappeared, ...
Where: Cost: Free
July LASER Event - LivestreamVictoria Vesna (UCLA) on "Vibrations Matter: Art & Science of Deep Listening" Yizhou Dong (Mt Sinai) on "Lipid nanoparticles enabled mRNA therapeutics" Sara Ludy (Media Artist) on “Materializing the Immaterialâ€See weblink for details
Where: Cost: Free
Chasing Arrows: The Truth About Recycling - Virtual Watch Party & Panel Discussion - LivestreamReduce, reuse, then recycle: this was where recycling was intended to fit within the circular economy. Instead, the petrochemical and packaging industries have exploited this fundamental premise and used recycling as a cover to increase plastic production exponentially. The truth is: The onus for solving our plastic pollution crisis isn’t ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 07/13/23
After Dark: BiophonyTonight, in celebration of the West Coast premiere of The Great Animal Orchestra, we tune our ears to the sounds and the science of the biophony. This term, coined by soundscape artist Bernie Krause, is a way of describing the total nonhuman symphony created by all living organisms in a habitat. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
NightLife LIVEThe NightLife LIVE concert series kicks off with funk-soul sounds from the legendary Tommy Guerrero and a psychedelic opening set by Ritmos Tropicosmos.Jam out to musicians across genres from indie pop to hip hop and bossa nova at our crowd-favorite outdoor summer concert series. From July to October, every second ...
Bioblitz at Coyote Creek Visitor Center with Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful and Bioblitz.clubJoin Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful, Bioblitz.club, and POST for a BioBlitz! A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. At a BioBlitz, scientists, families, students, teachers, and other community members work together ...
Where: Morgan HillCost: Free
Family Nature Walks - Foothills 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 ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Investigating Space: Revealing Star Formations with the James Webb Space Telescope Explore the James Webb Space Telescope, which is the most ambitious, complex, and pioneering mission embarked upon by NASA, its international partners, and the Space Telescope Science Institute. In the short time this pioneering infrared space telescope has been operating it has expanded our knowledge of the lifespan and variety of ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Potrero Hill STEM Festival 2023STEM Saturday is a neighborhood festival committed to providing fun, exciting and hands on STE(A)M activities to diverse populations in Potrero Hill and beyond. Our mission is a free, all-community event that inspires young people to become tomorrow’s STEM leaders.Join us on for an OUTDOOR gathering at The Potrero Hill ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Summer Science Fundays - Ice Cream Shake-UpAs 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+)
Tech Topple: Watch The Dominos FallYouTube sensation Flash Domino and his group of chain reaction masterminds attempt to build a world-record domino topple that will leave you in awe! See their construction in process, then join us for the big topple. Plus, don’t miss the return of a special IMAX movie “Dream Big!†and chain ...
Where: San JoseCost: $22 - $27
Sunday, 07/16/23
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
Raptor Encounter in Coyote ValleyJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (OSA) in welcoming master falconer and educator Antonio Balestreri to Laguna Seca in North Coyote Valley! Guests will experience several of our native raptor species, including an American Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon, Barn Owl, Great Horned Owl, and ...
Demand for lithium ion batteries is expected to grow 500 percent by 2030, and the race for raw materials is on. Lithium mines around the world are opening or expanding, while children as young as six in the Congo carry sacks of cobalt-laced rocks on their backs for less than ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members in person, $5/free online
Since the first public release of images obtained with the James Webb Space Telescope in July 2022, this observatory has been pushing the current state of knowledge from the farthest reaches of the Universe to some of the closest objects we can observe in the Solar System. The detection of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
Variety is the spice of life: how diverse host populations mitigate diseaseSpeaker: Signe White, UC BerkeleyOpening windows into bacteria with cryo-electron tomographySpeaker: Kanika Khanna, UC BerkeleyAttend in person or via Zoom. See weblink
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Message to an Ocean World: The Europa Clipper Mission - LivestreamJoin the NASA Night Sky Network on Tuesday, July 18 at 6:00pm Pacific Time (9:00pm Eastern) when Dr. Cynthia Phillips from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory brings us up to date on the Europa Clipper mission, schedules for launch in October 2024.Europa Clipper is a NASA mission that will launch in ...
Where: Cost: Free
California Nature Trivia with California Academy of Science and Deep LookKQED and the California Academy of Sciences challenge you to a night of nature trivia! Join KQED Science Reporter Laura Klivans and Academy scientists and curators for questions about local flora and fauna. The event features short videos by Deep Look, a PBS/KQED series that zooms in close to show ...
While multiple lines of evidence suggest the existence of dark matter in the Universe, the theory describing it remains completely unknown and requires new search ideas to resolve its identity. It turns out that stars and planets can be ideal playgrounds to discover dark matter. In this lecture, Dr. Rebecca ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap Tucson #89: Mass Effect + Star Stories - LivestreamIt’s Mass Effect, Not Weight Effect: Astronomy and Physics in the Mass Effect UniverseSpeaker: Jasmin WashingtonOnce Upon a Time, There Was a Massive StarSpeaker: Jeniveve PearsonOn tap this month, we have Steward Observatory graduate students Jeniveve Pearson and Jasmin Washington! Jeniveve will be telling us the life story of a ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 07/19/23
A Sign in Space - WRETI: Writing in Response to ETI - LivestreamA 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
Nerd Nite SF #134: Sharks, DNA, & Tarot!Sharks Aren’t Infesting San Francisco Bay, But They Do Live Here!Sharks don’t infest the waters they are in, they just live there! San Francisco Bay, CA is no exception. In fact, one of the highest-ranking apex predators, the broadnose sevengill shark, uses this bay as a place to pup their ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Thursday, 07/20/23
Coastal Walk at Pillar Point BluffJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Preserve which hosts tide pools ...
Where: Moss BeachCost: Free
Lunch Break Science: Chimp behavior, borders, and empire - LivestreamIsabelle Clark explores chimpanzee territorial behavior and social development, providing exclusive insights into the captivating Ngogo chimpanzees featured in Netflix’s docuseries Chimp Empire.Take a break from your day and feed your brain with The Leakey Foundation! Watch this episode live on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or at the weblink.
Where: Cost: Free
It’s Elemental: Lithium Recovery for a Sustainable Electrified Future - LivestreamLithium is an essential element in energy-dense batteries and is a key ingredient for a low-carbon future, but we do not currently produce enough to satisfy the rapidly growing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage for the electricity grid. While lithium can be found abundantly around the globe it ...
Where: Cost: Free
Weird Earth: Strange Ideas about Our Planet - LivestreamMany strange notions about Planet Earth are finding a foothold in the mainstream:Â Flat-earthers, geocentrists, hollow earth, expanding earth, dowsing, crystal healing, and so many more. Thanks to the internet, these nonsensical theories get much more publicity - and many more believers - than they did just a few years ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: World Wide Web. Of Life.We’re all aware that our planet’s ecosystems are being impacted and often threatened or endangered by humans - but we’re also an integral part of those ecosystems. Tonight, we’ll try to get out of our human-centered mindset to observe the interdependence of all living things in an ecosystem and consider ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
 Learn about USGS science seeking to understand the effects of climate change and future of snowpack.Most of the water in the western U.S. comes from the snowpack of the high-elevation mountains. Changes in timing, magnitude, and duration of snowmelt may substantially alter downstream water availability.Speaker: Andrea Creighton, USGS HydrologistÂ
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, UCSF's Dr. Monica Gandhi became one of the most prominent public health experts in the country. National and local political leaders, health professionals and media often turned to Dr. Gandhi for her thoughts and recommendations on how to handle the constantly shifting dynamics and demands of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members in person, 10/free online
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: The Shadow the Scientist InitiativeHave you ever wondered how scientists actually use the largest telescopes in the world? Since 2020, you can actually eavesdrop in real time and interact with scientists while they carry out these scientific observations, thanks to Shadow the Scientist (StS), a UCSC initiative to connect the public to our science!If ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Offshore Wind and Seabirds in California - LivestreamOffshore wind is an important part of the solution to meet California’s clean renewable energy goals, reduce our carbon pollution, and mitigate the worst outcomes of climate change. But offshore wind energy infrastructure may have negative impacts on the marine environment, including seabird collision. Seabirds already face many challenges and ...
Our 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, 07/22/23
Bubblefest WeekendLearn all about the science behind bubbles and see how bubbles can change form as professional bubble artists expose the wonders of these remarkable spheres. Play with bubbles of all shapes and sizes, see dry ice bubble demonstrations and be inside a giant bubble! Learn about how bubbles can teach ...
Where: OaklandCost: $20 General, $15 Child, $10 Seniors, Members free
Voyage of Dreams: From Apollo to ArtemisThe USS Hornet will be hosting a big Space Expo as we celebrate the anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon mission.We have a great line up of space exploration experts, space exploration companies and Hornet crew members that were part of the Apollo missions. There will be fun and educational ...
Where: AlamedaCost:
Observing Animals and NatureHumans are just one species in a vast, interconnected ecosystem. How are different species - plant, human, animal - existing in relation to each other? Today, convene with insects, flora, sea life, and more; reflect on your relationship with other species; and learn about the rich lives of other species. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Summer Science Fundays - Chemistry FundayAs 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+)
City Public Star PartyCome join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for an evening of stargazing at Land’s End! We meet at the USS San Francisco Memorial at El Camino del Mar parking lotTelescopes will be set up to show you the craters and mountains of the Moon, planets, bright and colorful double stars, ...
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, 07/23/23
Bubblefest WeekendLearn all about the science behind bubbles and see how bubbles can change form as professional bubble artists expose the wonders of these remarkable spheres. Play with bubbles of all shapes and sizes, see dry ice bubble demonstrations and be inside a giant bubble! Learn about how bubbles can teach ...
Where: OaklandCost: $20 General, $15 Child, $10 Seniors, Members free
Sunset Photography Hike at La Honda CreekJoin 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 POST ambassadors on the ...
