Join us and take a journey across four dynamic themes - Questioning, Investigating, Adapting, and Connecting. Engage with leading speakers as they delve into the big questions - What groundbreaking discoveries await us? How will advancements in astronomy revolutionize our understanding? What strategies do we need to thrive in this ...
Where: Cost: $49 (thru 7/31), then $69
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 ...
Where: Cost: Free
'Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality' - LivestreamFrom AI-generated images to health disinformation, propagandists shape public opinion by distorting the truth. The impact of influencers and algorithms grows exponentially, making it more challenging to achieve a democratic consensus on many significant issues.Join us for a Skeptical Inquirer Presents livestream with Renée DiResta. Her book, Invisible Rulers: The People ...
Where: Cost: Free
Attoseconds, X-Ray Lasers, and Tracking Sub-Atomic SheepdogsElectrons are tiny, charged particles with huge jobs: They hold all matter together, they drive the chemical reactions that power life, and they transport information and energy across the globe. Despite their importance, we still don’t fully understand how they achieve all this busy work, mostly because they move astonishingly ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
After Dark: Unplug and PlayTap out of your feed and tap into hundreds of interactive experiences to share with your friends. Try out science trivia, experience experimental music by Evicshen, and explore the world of artificial intelligence with our summer exhibition Adventures in AI.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95, members free
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
Dinner With a Star: Stellar Engulfment of Exoplanet SystemsAshlyn Leary will describe how she utilizes MESA to model the evolution of stars and compares her results to known exoplanet systems to predict if/when host stars will swallow their planets, assuming no further dynamical evolution of the systems. She will discuss her current findings, along with an analysis of ...
In this talk, Eddy Rubin delves into the human and natural forces - biological and physical - that have shaped San Francisco’s western shoreline. Through a blend of scientific analysis and personal narrative, he explores the interactions of members of this vibrant coastal ecosystem, with particular emphasis on the birds ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 08/22/25
Beneficial Fire in the West: Expanding Prescribed Fire on Private Lands - LivestreamWhile the benefits of reintroducing fire to fire-adapted ecosystems are well established, private landowners often face challenges in applying fire on their properties. In this webinar, Stanford researchers and prescribed fire experts discuss a survey of current state policies and practices, examine key challenges faced by private practitioners, and explore ...
Journeying through Cosmic Life and Death - SOLD OUTStars shine for millions of years and end their life as brilliant explosions called supernovae that briefly outshine the entire galaxy. These stellar explosions are among the most powerful events in the Universe, and they leave behind mysterious remnants like neutron stars and black holes. They also play a vital ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $29 General + Fee
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 ...
SkeptiCal is the annual scientific skepticism conference brought to you by Northern California Skeptics organizations.SkeptiCal 2025 brings stimulating and entertaining speakers to science fans, critical thinkers, and - in the words of Carl Sagan - questioners of "extraordinary claims". Join us for an engaging day of speakers and discussions. And ...
Where: OaklandCost: $75 General, $25 Student
Herpetology Walk at Martin Griffin PreserveLearn alongside Martin Griffin Preserve Resource Ecologist Henry Inman on what a herp is, how to identify local species, where they live, and exchange knowledge among participating community members.The walk is approximately 1.5 - 2 miles. Expect both inclining and declining terrain conditions intermixed with flat conditions. This walk is ...
Where: Stinson BeachCost: Free
50th Anniversary Celebration and Monterey Bay Facility Grand OpeningSpeak with The Marine Mammal Center’s leadership and experts as well as like-minded ocean heroes. Visit with our conservation partners: Wildlife Conservation Network, Long Marine Lab, Sea Otter Savvy and others.Attendees will have the chance to enjoy a complimentary beer crafted by Headlands Brewing. Additional food and drinks will be ...
Wetlands: Natural Shields Against Climate ChangeDid you know that wetlands naturally protect us against climate change?Join us for a presentation to learn about how wetlands act like natural shields against climate change, and why the wetlands protected by the Refuge are so important to all of us! After the presentation, we will go on a ...
Where: AlvisoCost: FREE
Monday, 08/25/25
Learn to build AI Applications - LivestreamJoin Program Chair and AI expert Praveen Krishna for an insider’s look at the University of California’s first certificate in AI Application Development. Learn about the growing number of jobs involving AI, the skills you'll need to build a competitive resume, and the UCSC Silicon Valley classes that will support ...
Where: Cost: Free
When Bias Goes Viral: Protecting Your Brand from Biases in Generative AIBias in generative AI is no longer an academic concern, it’s a real-world risk to brand trust, product integrity, and social responsibility. This session presents the BEATS framework, a statistically rigorous evaluation methodology, designed to uncover and assess latent biases in LLM outputs and a AI governance framework to proactively ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Tuesday, 08/26/25
Wildfire Safety Webinar - LivestreamAttend this webinar from PG&E to:Learn about our wildfire safety efforts and progress in your communityHear about resources available to support youConnect with your local PG&E leaders, including Sr. VP Aaron JohnsonClick here to watchSee weblink for additional webinars on this subject for different regions, languages, and needs.
The airspace over the United States is entering an era of unprecedented complexity. The current system manages approximately 45,000 daily flights serving more than 800 million passengers annually, a figure expected to grow to 1.2 billion by 2045. This traditional air traffic will soon be integrated with emerging technologies, including ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
1995: The Internet’s Big BangThe summer of 1995 was the internet’s breakout moment. In just a few months, the web went from geeky curiosity to global phenomenon. Riding on the success of their leading web browser, Netscape's blockbuster IPO in August lit up Wall Street. Microsoft bundled Internet Explorer with Windows 95, firing the ...
The federal government budget at NOAA has been slashed. What does this mean for our Nation's most significant marine areas and the wildlife they protect? Please join us as we hear from Maria Brown, former Superintendent of the Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries. Come to learn about our ...
Dr. Vernard Lewis first encountered insects as a child, capturing grasshoppers and ants in California’s central valley. Since then, he has traveled to fifty countries to discuss many creepy-crawlies, sometimes as a member of the United Nations Global Termite Expert Group. This Wonderfest event offers a rather personal account of ...
Micro-plastics now pervade all habitats on Earth. Because these particles pick up toxins, they are a threat to ecosystem and Human health. The seminar will cover history of plastic production, distribution in the oceans and on land and possible effects. Also covered are ways to reduce our use of plastics.Attend ...
PARC Forum: The future of education in the age of AI - LivestreamAuthor Afua Bruce will moderate a conversation with panelists Kumar Garg (Renaissance Philanthropy), Fernando Fabre (Kauffman Fellows), Erwin Gianchandani (National Science Foundation), and Leigh Ann DeLyser (SRI Education). Together, they will explore the most urgent challenges posed by AI in the field of education.Register at weblink to receive connection information
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Rock OutTurn on, tune in, and rock out! From ancient mountains to ocean floors, rocks hold the secrets of our planet and more than a few surprises. Join us at Exploratorium for a night of geological wonder and rocky fun, from hands-on activities, to eye-opening talks, to unexpected encounters with all ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, free for members
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $15 General, $10 Members
AI Superintelligence: What's Next?How Will AI Superintelligence Change Everything?As AI systems grow increasingly sophisticated, we will find ourselves standing at the precipice of one of philosophy's most profound questions: What happens when AI becomes smarter and more capable than most humans?Join us in exploring the enigmatic boundaries between algorithmic intelligence and human consciousness. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.99 through 8/27/25, then $39.99
Coexisting with Coyotes: Behavior, Balance, and Safety in the Bay Area - LivestreamYou see a coyote on the path ahead of you - what do you do? This scenario is becoming increasingly common for Bay Area residents as coyote sightings surge from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park to the Peninsula hills and South Bay neighborhoods. While most encounters are harmless, recent reports ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 08/30/25
Science Saturday: Backyard Birds This family-friendly event invites all to explore the fascinating world of avian life through activities, educational information, and birdwatching in our Native Plant Garden. Come craft your own bird feeders, learn about local bird species, and discover the importance of avian conservation efforts in our community. Expert educators will be ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free with admission
Monday, 09/01/25
'Space: The New Frontier' in IMAX at The Tech InteractiveA new space age has arrived, and audiences can witness it unfold on the largest dome screen in the West. Space: The New Frontier takes viewers behind the scenes of the groundbreaking technologies and bold missions that are bringing humanity closer to becoming a spacefaring species.Narrated by Chris Pine (Star ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free with admission
Tuesday, 09/02/25
Understanding Addiction and Recovery Night 1 - Harm ReductionJoin Mission Local managing editor and columnist Joe Eskenazi along with Dr. Daniel Ciccarone in a discussion about what harm reduction is, what it isn't and why it's demonization is not helpful or scientific.Dr. Daniel Ciccarone is Professor, Family and Community Medicine at the University of California-San Francisco. He is ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $18 in person, $9 online
Wednesday, 09/03/25
OceanOneK: A Deep-Sea Robotic Avatar - LivestreamDistancing humans physically from dangerous and unreachable spaces while connecting their skills, intuition, and experience to the task promises to fundamentally alter the future of work and remote robotic operations in extreme environments. This has been thoroughly illustrated during the recent expeditions of OceanOneK, where its advanced autonomous skills for ...
Where: Cost: Free
The peacebuilding potential of international ocean science cooperationA historical perspective provides a rich catalogue of examples of ocean science collaboration flourishing even in parts of the world facing a perfect storm of geopolitical tensions, overlapping and rapidly expanding ocean uses, unresolved maritime boundaries, and outright conflict. How do these collaborations emerge? How do they persist? And how ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Warming seawater and disease in iconic crustacean fisheries - LivestreamJoin us for the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory Seminar Series, featuring speakers from within the marine sciences community and beyond.Speaker: Maya Groner, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science, MaineRegister at weblink to receive connection information
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, various research groups - not UC Berkeley, which focused on optical lithography - started to work on next-generation lithography (NGL) technologies. The chief rationale was the “foreseeable” resolution limit of optical lithography being no better than 0.5 µm. In those days, excimer-laser-based deep-ultraviolet ...
In 2023, Stephanie Ellis, Wild Care's Executive Director was tasked with incubating two sets of Osprey eggs, raising the chicks and finding them suitable wild foster nests. In 2024, Stephanie gave a wonderful Birdy Hour talk for our Fall Challenge about this experience, which you can watch for free on our website.At this ...
Where: Cost: Free
Technology for Good: Nonprofits Use Software & Data to Solve ProblemsJoin us to hear from a MacArthur genius awardee, former rocket engineer, and passionate leader in the social enterprise movement - Jim Fruchterman - about using technology for positive social change.To a lot of people in big business, the only worthy ideas are those that make a lot of money, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27.33
Understanding Addiction Night 2 - the Overdose Epidemic and Recovery DebateIn late 1990s San Francisco, more than 100 people died of heroin overdoses a year. In the fentanyl era, those numbers seem quaint. At least 600 people have died of overdose every year since 2020, with a high of 810 in 2023.The unrelenting tragic pace - 358 more in the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $18 in person, $9 online
Thursday, 09/04/25
SETI Live: Life in Titan’s Ocean?Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, is a world of methane rivers and lakes, icy boulders, sandy dunes, and a vast subsurface ocean. Could this distant world harbor life? A new study led by Dr. Antonin Affholder, now a fellow at ETH Zurich, suggests that Titan’s ocean might support life - but ...
“Roger, it’s Just Test Equipment”: Lessons From Four Decades of Engineering 1985: the year introducing both Microsoft Windows and the GNU Manifesto; 2025: the year of GPT4.5 and injectable pacemakers. This talk is for those entering or about to enter the technical fields. It will focus on a few lessons ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Separating Hope from Hype in the Search for Alien Life - LivestreamThe search for alien life is entering a thrilling new phase as next-generation telescopes and missions open unprecedented windows into distant worlds. That means we’re likely to experience an avalanche of “possible biosignatures” that might point to alien life. The truth is out there, but it is not likely to ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Unplug and PlaySpend a cozy evening at one of San Francisco’s most beloved museums. Test your knowledge at science trivia, get curious about human perception and cognition, and play with 700+ interactive exhibits that will delight and surprise you.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95, free for members
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
Science is a Piece of Cake: Marine BiologyLearn all about ocean creatures via ... cake! KQED's Check, Please! Bay Area producer Cecilia Phillips is hosting a cake bake-off where marine biology will serve as our visual prompt. Each cake will be inspired by the marine life featured in the California Academy of Sciences' aquariums.Enter the competition as ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $24.38
Friday, 09/05/25
First Friday Nights at CuriOdyssey - SOLD OUTSwing into the weekend with science, animals, music, food trucks, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.Dance to some of your favorite hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities and programs are different each time, so make it a ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
First Friday: Close EncountersAre we alone in the universe? Or could there be other forms of life out there, waiting far away in the vast expanse of space? Hear from researchers, astrobiologists and astronomers on the possibility of extraterrestrial life and distant exoplanets that could sustain it. Show off your best out-of-this-world attire ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10 Ganeral, $5 kids/seniors, Free members
The Sun, our nearest star, is more than just a blazing ball of fire. Its atmosphere, hotter than its already scorching surface, presents a puzzle that has intrigued scientists for years. How does the Sun’s magnetic field drive the heating of its 10,000-degree chromosphere and million-degree corona? This enigma holds ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Saturday, 09/06/25
Youth Conservation Photography WorkshopJoin us for a photography workshop geared toward youth ages 13-18. Limited number of spaces, register at Eventbrite.Conservation Kids is a non-profit that connects teenagers to conservation and the environment through the use of photography. This workshop, co-led by professional photographers Daniel Dietrich and Sarah Killingsworth, will teach youth about ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
World Shorebirds Day Bird WalkThe Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for shorebirds. In honor of World Shorebirds Day, join us for a beginner- and family-friendly bird outing. We will discuss the wildlife refuge and provide an introduction to shorebirds and a few identification tips!Please RSVP at the weblink to ...
Where: AlvisoCost: FREE
First Saturday: Free Tour of the Santa Cruz ArboretumAround the World in 60-90 Minutes!On the first Saturday of each month, the Arboretum offers a docent or staff-led tour of the Arboretum.Sometimes you will see New Zealand, South Africa, California, and Australia. Sometimes you might see combinations of several gardens or the developing World Conifer Collection or Rare Fruit ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission, and for members
Science Is A Piece of Cake: Marine Biology (Kids Edition)Kids and their adults are invited to show off a homemade cake inspired by the Bay Area's marine life! Each cake in this bake-off follows a prompt focused on the incredible creatures featured in California Academy of Sciences' aquariums.Enter the competition with your family (by age bracket) or join the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $24.38 Adults | $12.96 Kids
Sunday, 09/07/25
ConectFestDive into hands-on science fun with 10 of the Bay Area’s top science and technology centers, treat yourself to delicious flavors from local vendors, groove with local deejay, DJ Lex, and enjoy live music from the GRAMMY-winning ALPHABET ROCKERS.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
California Biodiversity Day BioBlitzCalifornia Biodiversity Day is all about appreciating the many species that call California home. We'll be leading a BioBlitz to celebrate! BioBlitzing involves exploring an area in search of plants, birds, insects, mammals, fungi, reptiles and any other organisms around. We'll be snapping photos and posting them to iNaturalist so ...
Speaker: Dr. Bree Grillo-Hill, San Jose State University
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
4D Printing: AI-driven Additive Manufacturing of Functional CompositesAdditive manufacturing is well-known for its ability to place a wide variety of materials at precise locations in 3D space with very few limitations on geometrical complexity. Recent advances in active, shape morphing materials have enabled the design of structures which can change their shape or function in response to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
FACT promotes efficient Pol II transcription by modulating the topographic features of the nucleosomal barrierIn eukaryotic cells, efficient transcription through nucleosomes by Pol II requires the help of several transcriptional regulators including the histone chaperon FACT (FAcilitates Chromatin Transcription). However, mechanistic details of how FACT modulates the magnitude of the mechanical barrier of a nucleosome and how this factor affects the elongation dynamics of ...
The incredible capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope have allowed us to look back nearly to the very beginning of time, enabling us to observe some of the first galaxies that formed after the Big Bang. Before the launch of JWST, astronomers believed that the first few hundred million ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
Tuesday, 09/09/25
Skeptics in the PubEnjoy an evening of socializing and feasting with fellow Bay Area science-forward folk in an Irish Pub on the Peninsula with great food. < Menu >Please join us! This is a free event brought to you by Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.
Where: MillbraeCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap East Bay: Heavy Metal and Supermassive Black HolesThis month, we have two very exciting and wildly different talks lined up: Daniel Brethauer (UCB) will tell us all about rocking out to heavy metals. Then stick around for a talk by Dr. Jean Somalwar (UCB/Stanford/KIPAC), who will talk about supermassive black holes and their unknown origins!
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Counting Molo - a Volunteer Bird Counter's ExperienceHow do you even begin to count over half a million nesting birds on the largest albatross colony on Earth? What is it like to live on a tropical atoll in the middle of the Pacific Ocean for six weeks?Join Kyan Russell this month to hear about his experience and ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Wednesday, 09/10/25
Homeschool Days at The Tech InteractiveHomeschoolers, this is your day to play!The Tech Interactive is rolling out NEW Homeschool Days just for you!Shake up your schedule and enjoy a day of hands-on science, engineering, and creativity that complements your curriculum and keeps your learners engaged from start to finish.Each Homeschool Day Includes:Full access to all ...
Bodega Marine Lab Seminar Series - CanceledJoin us for the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory Seminar Series, featuring speakers from within the marine sciences community and beyond.Speaker: Rory Taylor, Warm Springs Hatchery, GeyservilleThis event has been canceled, replaced by "From the Mountains to the Sea: Restoring Relationships for Landscape and Community Resilience". See our listing for ...
The Fight for Plastic Reduction - INC-5.2 Debrief & Reflections - LivestreamJoin AMBR executives Katie Drews and Martin Bourque, along with our global partners, for a powerful debrief on the recent Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland. AMBR Policy Director Lucy Mullany will moderate the discussion.We’ll break down what really happened at the negotiations, expose the challenges standing in the ...
In this talk, Javier Arbona-Homar will draw from his new book, Explosivity: Following What Remains, Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2025, as well as introduce new research, to critically examine deeply held assumptions about appearance and disappearance in landscapes. Beyond an academic book, Explosivity is “a vital guide to confronting ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Thursday, 09/11/25
SETI Live: Worlds of Fire?Join communications specialist Beth Johnson and Dr. Charles-Édouard Boukaré (York University) as they dive into new research on molten rocky exoplanets - worlds so hot that their surfaces are oceans of magma. This international study, led by York University, sheds light on how these fiery planets form, evolve, and what ...
After Dark: Dance MachineTake a spin at the intersection of dance and robotics! Hear from “choreoroboticist” Catie Cuan on how she explores the intersection of human and machine movement on the dance floor. Peek inside Manifold, the nine-foot-tall robot hand Catie built as part of her Exploratorium residency, and enjoy a short performance ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95, free for members
In 2024, Larry and Molly planned a transcontinental birding trip from Fairfax to Key West Florida to identify at least 700 species in the American Birding Association (ABA) They added a trip to Alaska, with the chance of identifying a total of 800 species.In their presentation, Larry and Molly will re-live ...
Where: Cost: Free
'James Randi in Australia' - LivestreamIn 1980, James Randi made an historic visit to Australia that formed the basis for the Australian TV documentary “James Randi in Australia”, commissioned by Australian businessman Dick Smith. An elaborate, controlled test of dowsing involving buried water pipes - approved by dowsers themselves - is established, and confident dowsers ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 09/12/25
ACROConnect x Gator Bio: South San Francisco Antibody WorkshopACROBiosystems is co-hosting this year’s Antibody Workshop with Gator Bio in South San Francisco! Join us to explore cutting-edge solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in antibody drug discovery and development, including Bispecific Antibody Drug Conjugates (BsADCs).Free admission includes refreshments, dedicated networking opportunities, and the chance to win ...
The first 3-dimensional Photonic Bandgap was found by an Edison type search, trial-and-error, guided by physical intuition. The 4-year search was beset by pseudo-gaps and required deep physical insights to find the right geometry (diamond unit cell in a face-centered-cubic lattice). In general, the optimization problem is exacerbated by the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Understanding Addiction Night 3- Drugs Over DinnerJeffersonian Dinners are a get-together over dinner where one meaningful conversation is shared, exchanging different perspectives. The dinners originated in the 1800s with President Thomas Jefferson.Tonight’s dinner is inspired by a group of healthcare and wellness leaders who founded, "Let's Have Dinner and Talk About Drugs" and are committed to ...
The 5th Annual Kits Cubed STEM Fair is coming. Partnering with various organizations such as Heads Up and the Golden State Warriors, and many more, we are excited to once again cultivate young minds in the Bay Area!For our fifth-year anniversary, we invite you to celebrate this special milestone with ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
The Physics Show - Three PerformancesThe Physics Show is a fun science show for kids and their families. This year we will have two weekends of shows in September, one weekend in December, and three days of shows in January.Performances at 10:00, 1:00, and 3:30 each day.Venue: Smithwick Theater
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: $6
Family Nature Adventures: Discover the Secrets of Local Owls!Step into the magical world of owls during this month’s adventure! Dive into the habits, calls, and diets of local owls. Experience hands-on science as you dissect owl pellets to uncover the mysteries of their meals. Bring your own binoculars or use our child-sized pairs as you join a guided stroll through ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 General, $35 ages 3 - 8, $10 off members
Family Nature Adventures: Reptile Roundup - RESCHEDULEDSlither, crawl, and explore the world of reptiles that inhabit the redwood forest! Learn about local reptiles, from snakes and lizards to turtles, and discover how they survive in their unique environments. Head into the forest for a chance to spot these cold-blooded creatures in action, as expert guides reveal their habitats ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 General, $35 ages 3 - 8, $10 off members
Tackling Toxics: Safer Alternatives to PFAs and Antimicrobials through Green ChemistryPFAS, flame retardants, and antimicrobials are classes of potentially hazardous organohalogen chemicals that are widely used in consumer products and industrial processes, leading to concerns about their human and environmental health harm. To reduce such harm, the Six Classes framework developed by the Green Science Policy Institute groups chemicals with ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $30 General, $15 Student
City Public Star PartyCome join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters and more!The event will take place in Tunnel Tops National Park, parking is located adjacent to Picnic Place (210 Lincoln Blvd for GPS) with the telescopes setup in the East Meadow.Dress warmly as conditions ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 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, 09/14/25
The Physics Show - Three PerformancesThe Physics Show is a fun science show for kids and their families. This year we will have two weekends of shows in September, one weekend in December, and three days of shows in January.Performances at 10:00, 1:00, and 3:30 each day.Venue: Smithwick Theater
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: $6
Why Tides MatterDocent Laurel Stell will talk and walk you through all things tides. What are they? How do they affect wildlife? How have humans reshaped the Bay's tidal lands?The presentation will be followed by an easy 0.5-mile walk. All are welcome.Register at at weblink, which also has additional information about the ...
Communicating Climate Solutions SymposiumTimely, effective and culturally appropriate communication is needed to encourage development and adoption of sustainable climate actions that mitigate the impacts of climate change. Toward this effort, our symposium will bring together journalists, researchers, community leaders, local officials and politicians to identify opportunities and best practices for developing and communicating ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: $30 - $100
Tuesday, 09/16/25
Communicating Climate Solutions SymposiumTimely, effective and culturally appropriate communication is needed to encourage development and adoption of sustainable climate actions that mitigate the impacts of climate change. Toward this effort, our symposium will bring together journalists, researchers, community leaders, local officials and politicians to identify opportunities and best practices for developing and communicating ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: $30 - $100
Insights from AI & Semiconductor Leaders - LivestreamJoin us for two dynamic online panels with industry professionals from top Silicon Valley companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, Cerebras, and Altera. You’ll hear firsthand from leaders shaping the future of AI and semiconductor innovation, with dedicated discussions on each field.Semiconductor Panel at 6:00, AI Panel at 7:00Register at weblink
Where: Cost: Free
Secrets of the Sun - LivestreamJoin the NASA Night Sky Network along with Becca Robinson, where we’ll discuss NASA’s Multi-slit Solar Explorer (MUSE) could help us understand the Sun better.See weblink for streaming information
Where: Cost: Free
Urban California MushroomsLearning to identify mushrooms can be a slow process. Books, fungus fairs, and guided outings have traditionally been the best way to learn. iNaturalist, a free app that was developed in the Bay Area, has emerged as a wonderful learning tool. Further. iNat has become the largest community science project ...
Where: SebastopolCost: Free
What is Intelligence?In What is Intelligence?, Blaise Agüera y Arcas, VP, Fellow and CTO of Technology & Society at Google, explores what intelligence really is, and how AI’s emergence is a natural consequence of evolution. Encompassing decades of theory, existing literature, and recent artificial life experiments, Agüera y Arcas’ research argues that ...
Diet, exercise, connection, and sleep are four key determining factors in human health. Sleep, in particular, plays a critical role in recovery and resilience. Fortunately, recent eye-opening (*ahem*) research can help us harness sleep science to improve everyday life and long-term health.Our Wonderfest speaker, Greg Tranah, PhD, is Professor of ...
Mike will show several case studies to highlight various missions and operations, and talk about what to do when you get lost in the woods.Speaker: Michael St. John, Marin County Sherrif's Search and Rescue (retired)Attend in person or online (see weblink)
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Wednesday, 09/17/25
Communicating Climate Solutions SymposiumTimely, effective and culturally appropriate communication is needed to encourage development and adoption of sustainable climate actions that mitigate the impacts of climate change. Toward this effort, our symposium will bring together journalists, researchers, community leaders, local officials and politicians to identify opportunities and best practices for developing and communicating ...
Over the past five years, we have implemented continuous eDNA surveys across three major hydroelectric reservoirs in Brazil, demonstrating the power of metabarcoding to capture aquatic biodiversity with precision and efficiency. Building on this experience, we are now extending our efforts to test the representativeness of eDNA samples from the ...
The Marine Mammal Center was established 50 years ago as a rehabilitation hospital for locally stranded marine mammals but over the past 30 years, our research has focused on the changing patterns of disease and the emergence of novel pathogens and threats. This temporal window coincides with the period of ...
Freshwater systems sit at the intersection of climate, environment, and society. Addressing their challenges requires approaches that combine rigorous science with real-world decision-making. My research investigates how human activity and hydroclimate variability shape water systems. I use data-driven approaches grounded in hydrologic theory and co-produced with water managers to address ...
On tap this month we have a talk from Steward Observatory graduate student Sophie Lebowitz, here to talk about how monster black holes shape our universe, and an extended Astronomy in the News segment by our resident news anchors and Steward Observatory postdocs Dr. Jackie Champagne & Dr. Danny Krolikowski!Watch ...
Acorn Woodpecker, best known for their unique habit of storing acorns by the thousands in special structures known as “granaries”, exhibit one of the most complex social systems of any bird. Family groups of this species, sometimes numbering a dozen or more birds, contain multiple breeders of both sexes, a ...
We’re bringing the late summer heat with three amazing talks! Who needs antibiotics when you’ve got viruses to fight on your behalf? Sounds too good to be true? How about the REAL nudies under the sea? Who knew sea slugs could be so dazzling? And how do you teach kids ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15
The Art of AstrophotographyNew technologies can sometimes open the door for the creation of new types of art. The advancing imaging hardware and software technologies in the last decade have made possible the creation of art with astrophotography. Gary Lopez is one of the first to explore astrophotography as a fine art. In ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Thursday, 09/18/25
SETI Live: When We Find LifeWhat happens after we discover life beyond Earth? The question is no longer “if,” but “when” - and how humanity responds could shape our future. Host and planetary astronomer Franck Marchis welcomes Martin Dominik, one of the authors of a new white paper on the societal, political, and philosophical challenges we’ll face once ...
Energy system models often depend on hourly weather timeseries to simulate supply and demand dynamics. Yet, most global climate models offer only daily projection data, limiting their direct utility for forward-looking energy system analysis. This talk presents a method used at EPRI that combines the advantages of historical weather records ...
Where: Cost: Free
GenAI, The Next Tech WaveHina Ashar is a seasoned engineering and AI leader with extensive experience driving product development across both large enterprises as well as early stage startups. She began her career as a software developer and advanced into executive leadership roles, where she has delivered several new products leveraging modern software and ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
'Shot in the Arm' - Film Screening and Discussion - LivestreamFrom Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy and executive producer Neil de Grasse Tyson, "Shot in the Arm" explores vaccine hesitancy throughout history, spanning distrust of smallpox inoculation to the latest mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines. Learn how we can replace suspicion with understanding and bridge the political divides that leave us ...
The unknown story of fishermen and environmentalists who turned collapse into cooperation, and why it matters for every resource crisis we face…Oceans were once a case study in collapse: collapsing stocks, collapsing trust, collapsing hope. Then came a quietly radical shift. This talk reveals how wild fish, once written off ...
Viavi Solutions is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of thin-film optical coatings for a wide variety of markets and applications. Over the past five years, there has been a renewed interest in free-space optical communication, especially for satellite-to-satellite communication links. These systems require filters for signal-to-noise optimization, ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
History of Medical Pseudoscience: A Collection of Quackery - LivestreamMedicine became a science only a few hundred years ago, offering physicians the opportunity to save millions of lives. Unfortunately, some medical practitioners have distorted well-tested medical principles for their personal profit to the detriment of those who suffer the most. Join us for a Skeptical Inquirer Presents livestream with Robert Greenspan, ...
Where: Cost: Free
'Apollo 13' in IMAX® at The Tech Interactive“Houston, we have a problem.” With that iconic phrase, NASA’s most dramatic mission became a story of courage, ingenuity, and survival against all odds. Now, 30 years after Ron Howard’s acclaimed film first hit theaters, you can relive the gripping journey of Apollo 13 like never before, in all of ...
Where: San JoseCost: $20.00
Dive into JadeJoin us for the start of a new Museum program, Dive into Jade! A special look at aspects of jade and featuring discussions, demonstrations, and panels, Dive into Jade will launch with a panel of jade experts: Kenny Comello, Marina Shoupe, and Ryan Masters, as they take us into the ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $25 General, $15 Members advance, $30 at door
After Dark: Back-to-School NightNostalgic photos, friendly competitions, and arts and crafts - back-to-school season is in full swing at After Dark. Join us to celebrate the power of knowledge, from STEM trivia to a cooking show - inspired game between science teachers. Hang out with your friends, take a throwback school photo, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, 50% off for educators
NightLife x AXIS Dance CompanyAXIS Dance Company takes NightLife - celebrating access, expression, and the joy of movement for every body. See weblink for more details
Hawaii is tragically known as the endangered species capital of the world and the archipelago is home to approximately one third of all endangered species in the United States. We will introduce you to Hawaii’s rare endemic birds, from petrels to honeycreepers, share the threats they face, and highlight the conservation initiatives in ...
Where: Cost: Free
Cold War ComputingBehind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War lies a high-stakes tale of secret espionage networks, utopian visions of a cybernetic future, and remarkable technocratic reform.Balkan Cyberia, by CHM Book Prize winner Victor Petrov, explores how Soviet-era Bulgaria was a center of innovation in electronics and computing. In an age ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost:
Science Friday LiveNPR's Science Friday uncovers and reports on amazing science news and stories happening in the Bay Area!This is your chance to peek behind the curtain of your favorite national radio show and participate in a special live performance with the experts and conversations you love.This program features interactive moments, audience ...
Rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are already impacting our lives at an almost unbelievable pace. The addition of situational context to AI, and real time access to AI analysis through augmented reality and spatial computing, will only stand to further increase this impact. But, despite the incredible leaps in ...
Reactions of water typically involve breaking H-O bonds and are ubiquitous in biological, industrial, and environmental processes. The simplest reaction is heterolytic water dissociation (WD), H2O ??' H+ + OH-, the understanding of which has been a focus of experiment and theory for decades. We use a bipolar-membrane (BPM) electrolyzer, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
'Apollo 13' in IMAX® at The Tech Interactive“Houston, we have a problem.” With that iconic phrase, NASA’s most dramatic mission became a story of courage, ingenuity, and survival against all odds. Now, 30 years after Ron Howard’s acclaimed film first hit theaters, you can relive the gripping journey of Apollo 13 like never before, in all of ...
Where: San JoseCost: $20.00
The Latest on Vera Rubin ObservatoryAfter 20 years of proposals, multiple DOE and NSF reviews, the construction of the Vera Rubin Observatory on Cerro Pachon in Chile was finally approved. While a few minor construction details remain, the observatory has taken several weeks of test images. This talk includes a review of the observatory, the ...
Where: LivermoreCost: 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, 09/20/25
Coastal Clean-Up Day 2025 - Golden Gate National Recreation AreaJoin us on September 20, 2025 for Coastal Clean-up Day - the statewide movement that helps clear trash from California’s coastlines and inland waterways every year! Volunteers will enjoy beautiful ocean views while they remove litter and debris, protect native habitats, and help minimize marine debris. This is a fun ...
Where: Cost: Free
TechfestCHM’s all-day TechFest events offer special family-oriented experiences included in the price of Museum admission. We're going retro with a celebration of 1990s technology and culture. Dress up in your best '90s gear, dance to the pop hits of the time, play '90s video games from The Museum of Art ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $21.50 General, $16.50 Sr, Student, Teacher
The Physics Show - Three PerformancesThe Physics Show is a fun science show for kids and their families. This year we will have two weekends of shows in September, one weekend in December, and three days of shows in January.Performances at 10:00, 1:00, and 3:30 each day.Venue: Smithwick Theater
As our understanding of diverse molecular mechanisms becomes increasingly detailed, the use of 3D animations to depict these dynamic and complex processes has become more common. Animation often requires the synthesis of diverse data, including molecular structures, localization, and temporal information. The completed animation can be thought of as a ...
Where: Cost: 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
'Apollo 13' in IMAX® at The Tech Interactive“Houston, we have a problem.” With that iconic phrase, NASA’s most dramatic mission became a story of courage, ingenuity, and survival against all odds. Now, 30 years after Ron Howard’s acclaimed film first hit theaters, you can relive the gripping journey of Apollo 13 like never before, in all of ...
Where: San JoseCost: $20.00
California Coastal Cleanup DayJoin the Trashure Hunt! This year, California Coastal Cleanup Day will become the world's largest scavenger hunt. Special "trash" items will be hidden at cleanup sites all across the state. If you find one of them, you can redeem it for valuable prizes! Find your local cleanup site and learn ...
