California Lizards & Where to Find ThemJoin us for a special night learning about the wonderful world of lizards with Dr. Emily Taylor! Dr. Taylor will be telling stories from her latest book: California Lizards and Where to Find Them and answering audience questions. This is a talk for learners of all ages and small refreshments ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $10 General, $5 Members and child 10 and under
Storms Fast and Slow: How Planets Form and Evolve - SOLD OUTThere are more planets in the Milky Way than there are stars. But how does some dust and gas around a newborn star turn into a system of planets, and what does this process leave behind? We'll explore these questions by looking at both our Solar System and the hundreds ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $29 General + Fee
Saturday, 06/28/25
Stewardship Saturday: Organizing OystersThis free program for high school students features rotating events along our 600-mile range exploring various realms of conservation.Join Wild Oyster Project and The Marine Mammal Center as we learn more about some of our favorite filter feeders! Through this event you will have the opportunity to support the work ...
Where: AlamedaCost: Free
Foothills Family Nature WalkEnvironmental Volunteers’ Family Nature Walks program is designed to help community members get to know our local open space areas. Small 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 activities, and a ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Music of the Spheres - The History of the Cosmos (and our understanding of it)There is strong evidence that our Universe is roughly 13.8 billion years old, that it has expanded and evolved from the Big Bang to today, forming in the process stars, galaxies, and a rich network of larger-scale structures. I will review the history of our universe and its composition, including ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $60 General + Fee
Jazz Under the StarsJazz Under the Stars is a FREE monthly public stargazing event! Usually occurring on the Saturday nearest the 1st quarter moon (check our Events Page), join us in Building 36 on the 4th floor observatory for a night of smooth jazz, bright stars, and a lot of fun! We play our jazz ...
The ASP is excited to cap off Pride month in the Bay Area, California, with a special FREE virtual screening of the new National Geographic Documentary Film, SALLY.Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, but beneath her unflappable composure, she carried a secret. Revealing the ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 07/01/25
NSF - DOE Rubin Observatory First LookLast week, the NSF - DOE Rubin Observatory released its First Look images, including stunning views of the Trifid and Lagoon nebulae, an astounding Cosmic Treasure Chest of stars and galaxies, and a "swarm" of newly discovered asteroids. Captured in a mere ten hours of observing time, this preview gave ...
Where: Cost: Free
The First Glimpses Into the Deepest Cosmic MysteriesWhat is the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, and what makes it so special? Join us for flash talks and a panel Q&A to learn more about how Rubin is set to transform the future of astronomy with the release of its first scientific images!The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, equipped with ...
Greg Niemeyer (UC Berkeley Center for New Media) on "Data Art" Michael Heaney (Physicist) on "The paradoxes of quantum mechanics" Paul Max Payton (Computer Scientist) on "Complex Geometry -- Completing the Map of Space".Li Ka Shing Building, Room 101/102
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Thursday, 07/03/25
SETI Live: Dreams of Biogenesis: A Conversation with Artist Jennifer WilletHow does life begin? This intriguing question touches on science, philosophy, and the imagination. Artist and INCUBATOR Art Lab Director Jennifer Willet created an artwork that visualizes the theories of SETI Institute Drake Award recipients Dr. David Deamer and Dr. John Baross. Willet’s work, Dreams of Biogenesis, imagines the birth of life ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: BoomPop! Bang! Crash! Expand your knowledge of all things that go boom tonight. Discover the physics and history of fireworks, and watch a live demonstration of flame color chemistry. Immerse yourself in the science of energetic materials (aka things that explode), and the physics behind detonations.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
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 ...
