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
The prevailing scientific view of the fundamental nature of homosexuality has undergone a significant evolution in the last several decades. Where once the scientific and medical establishment maintained an unqualified belief that homosexuality was a form of psychological deviance, today a solid majority of psychiatrists and psychologists themselves believe that ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General in person, $5 Online
Abundance is a reform movement to build a better government. Jen Pahlka is one of its leading lights. Drawing from her experience as founder of Code for America and co-founder of the United States Digital Service and her current work with agencies and Congress as a senior fellow at the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $8.24
32 Years of Observing North Pacific Blue Whales - what their body conditions tell us - livestreamWe turn our attention to the leviathans of our seas, of our planet, the blue whale. In this talk, marine mammal biologist and recipient of our chapter's recent research grant, Jessie Meyer, will share his study results. As a measure of health, body condition has been increasingly used to assess ...
Love may not “make the world go ’round,” but it surely makes the ride more joyous. The outward displays of love are familiar and simple: a reassuring touch, a passionate kiss, a bedtime story told to a drowsy child. But what is going on inside the brains of people in ...
Join the ASP's Brian Kruse, Director, Teacher Learning Center and Formal Education for a series of workshops on the Nuts and Bolts of teaching astronomy.In this two-hour workshop, join experienced teachers who have taught astronomy to cover the “nuts and bolts'' of what a telescope is and how it works. ...
Christina Hiromi Hobbs (Stanford Arts) on "Collective Histories of the Asian American Women Artists Association" Kurt Behrendt (Art Historian) on "The Mandalic Aesthetic" Maya Man (Internet Artist) on "Chance Encounters: Internet Art, Algorithms, and Authenticity" Click here to register or here.
SETI LIVE: LaserSETI UpdateOn Exhibit in London and a New Station in Puerto Rico A major new exhibition at the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth?, runs from May 17, 2025, to January 4, 2026, and will feature a complete LaserSETI instrument on display. The exhibit explores ...
Much like a viral contagion, misinformation can spread rapidly from one mind to another. Moreover, once lodged in memory, falsehoods are difficult to correct. Inoculation theory offers a natural basis for developing a psychological “vaccine” against the spread of fake news and misinformation. Is it possible to pre-emptively “immunize” millions ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Pride: Queer ScienceCelebrate Pride Month at the Exploratorium! The soulful Tory and the Teasers return for a gripping performance that will have you grooving on the floor. Learn about the fascinating history of the 606 Social Club, a secret society for queer and trans naturalists. Explore the variety of forms family can ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, free for members
PRIDE NightLifeCelebrate love, equality, and the rainbow spectrum of self-expression at NightLife's annual PRIDE event.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta: connections and complexity - LivestreamIn this talk, Aaron Kaiman will discuss the connections that created and define the Delta from its formation to its ecology and, biodiversity. The talk will also explore some of the ecological and social complexities the Delta embraces and faces.Click here to watch the talk.
