Gaming the Museum: The Power of Open-Source Innovation in Cultural Spaces (Online)Museum educators, interaction designers, and game-studio partners from Switzerland and the United States share insights from developing 20 open-source game prototypes through Project AMI (Art + Museums Interacting). Built in swift 30-day sprints and refined through public play-tests, the examples show how gamified experiences transform visitors from passive observers into ...
Please join us for the official launch of the Cyber Resilience Corps’ Roadmap for Community Security. Community organizations - nonprofits, rural hospitals, schools, local utilities, municipalities, and small businesses - are vital to delivering essential services to the public, but they are often the least prepared to protect themselves from ...
Where: Cost: Free
Astronomy on Tap Tucson #108: Massive Binaries & Supermassive Black Holes - LivestreamTucson’s local flavor of Astronomy on Tap, Space Drafts, is excited to present its 108th edition! On tap this month, we have talks from two Steward Observatory professors: Dr. Jianwei Lyu will be delving into the mysteries and marvels of supermassive black holes and Dr. Mathieu Renzo will be exploring ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 06/18/25
Managing Commercial Spyware Through Export Controls - LivestreamA round-table style discussion of Dr. Elaine Korzak’s new paper Managing Commercial Spyware Through Export Controls co-sponsored by the UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity. D. Korzak will moderate a discussion between guests James Shires, Co-Director of Virtual Routes and Managing Editor of Binding Hook; Andrew J. Grotto, research scholar ...
The deep sea, long imagined as a realm of eternal stillness and slow change, is telling a different story through new research - one of rapid transformation, ancient yet accelerating life strategies, and ecological revelations that challenge our fundamental understanding of life on Earth. The NorthEast Pacific Deep-sea Exploration Project ...
We share the Earth with millions of other species. But, our planet is experiencing a biodiversity crisis in which a significant portion of these species are in danger of extinction in coming decades. While the Earth has undergone mass extinctions in the past - such as when a meteor strike ...
Where: Cost: Free
Cleaner Stormwater, Cleaner Bay - LivestreamJosh Quigley, Policy Manager at Save The Bay, discusses an important source of pollution in the San Francisco Bay: stormwater. Discover how policy and nature-based solutions help keep trash, microplastics and other pollutants out of our Bay. Explore how you can help make a difference.Register at weblink
More intense computing applications, including various AI training and inference, the Internet of Things as well as higher resolution rendered content for VR and AR applications are driving demand for digital storage and memory. To satisfy this increasing demand for storing data, new and traditional storage and memory technologies are ...
JWST, the largest telescope in space, detects infrared (heat) radiation, providing information not available to the Hubble Space Telescope. It allows astronomers to study the birth of stars, newly formed dust in the gases ejected by dying stars, and the atmospheric composition of planetsorbiting other stars. Among JWST’s most surprising ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Thursday, 06/19/25
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 ...
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, EARNEST is launching its first webinar series, focused on “U.S. Grid Reliability and Resilience.”This fourth session will highlight ...
Where: Cost: Free
History on Tap: Steinbeck, Ricketts, & the Sea of Cortez - SOLD OUTCome to the Museum for a special evening with local historians. Dive into the history and incredible impacts of the work of John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts as they took the Western Flyer through the Sea of Cortez.Your ticket entitles you to entry to the event, participation in the happy ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $20 General, $15 Members, Free students
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
Nerd Nite SF #152: Juneteenth Celebration! This Juneteenth we have an incredible lineup of Black speakers sharing their passions and work with you! Join us at 7pm on June 19th at the Rickshaw Stop to celebrate Black nerds in the Bay!Why Can’t we Marvel at Marvel™ Men?: Character Design for Sl*tsSpeaker: Jepsen LaGuerre, character designerHow to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10
Friday, 06/20/25
Stewardship Saturday: Experiencing Fish KitchenThis free program for high school students features rotating events along our 600-mile range exploring various realms of conservation.Join us for an extra Stewardship Saturday in the month of May! During this exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunity you will have the chance to support our hard-working volunteer crews during our pup season. ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
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 ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 06/21/25
BubbleFestGet ready to be blown away at Bubblefest! Step into a world of wobbly wonders and popping surprises as bubble experts showcase the coolest tricks and mind-blowing science behind bubbles. From rainbow-colored bubbles to bubble art masterpieces, find something awe-inspiring for everyone! Dive into the action with hands-on bubble experiments, ...
TechFestComputer History Museum’s all-day TechFest events offer special family-oriented experiences included in the price of Museum admission. We’ll be bringing you tech-themed demos, performances, hands-on activities, and more. Explore CHM exhibits, shop in the Museum store, enjoy a tasty treat from the Cloud Bistro, and have fun at TechFest!
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free with admission
Summer Solstice CelebrationCelebrate the Summer Solstice with The Lawrence Hall of Science and discover the cosmic connections between science, art, and Indigenous knowledge! Mark the longest day of the year with hands-on immersive activities, expert talks, and cultural perspectives. Create a model of the Earth and Sun system, discover the special gestures ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with Admission
Film and Discussion: Giants RisingEnjoy a free screening in the Oak Room at the Main Library of the acclaimed 2024 film Giants Rising, presented by Sempervirens Fund and the Citizens Climate Lobby of San Mateo.Journey into America’s redwood forests and explore the secrets, superpowers and saga of the tallest and some of the oldest living ...
Discovering the SunIt has taken people thousands of years to figure out what the sun actually is, more or less. We finally have the basics figured out, but a lot of detailed questions remain unanswered. Tim will review the basic physics of the sun, and the sun-Earth connection. Along the way he ...
Where: OaklandCost: 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, 06/22/25
BubbleFestGet ready to be blown away at Bubblefest! Step into a world of wobbly wonders and popping surprises as bubble experts showcase the coolest tricks and mind-blowing science behind bubbles. From rainbow-colored bubbles to bubble art masterpieces, find something awe-inspiring for everyone! Dive into the action with hands-on bubble experiments, ...
oin 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 the ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Monday, 06/23/25
Every Day, Computers are Making People Easier to UseSummer Shorts are one-time events open to OLLI @Berkeley members and non-members. Each Short features acclaimed speakers discussing issues impacting the state of our country, Constitution, and shared humanity.David Temkin is the editor-in-chief of In Formation, a magazine focused on what tech is doing to us. He’s been a software ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $40 General, $20 OLLI Members
