Designing for Today’s Digital WorldIn today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, organizations need professionals who can combine empathy, usability, and aesthetics to create interfaces that engage and delight users. Learn how UX and web design specialists use research - driven methods, prototyping tools, and inclusive design principles to build seamless digital experiences across platforms.Speaker: Nicole ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
Tuesday, 06/16/26
Popping the Science Bubble: Neanderthal DNA & Plasmonic nanoparticlesLearn about cutting-edge research happening at UC Berkeley, directly from the scientists themselves. Join Popping the Science Bubble in the fifth floor Art & Music hall or join us virtually on Zoom: http://bit.ly/PtSBBerkeley (register at the link).This month's presentations will be:Ancient DNA from our human ancestors: Genetic secrets of the ...
Creativity is often treated like a mysterious talent that some people naturally possess and others don’t. But research in innovation and entrepreneurship suggests that generating original ideas is less about sudden inspiration - and more about learning how to think under uncertainty.In this interactive lecture, Johnathan Cromwell, Associate Professor at ...
Opening Reception: Along the Pacific EdgeThe Museum will be open for a meet and greet with Photographer Jason Bradley! This is also the opening day for his exhibition, Along the Pacific Edge on view until September 14th. Stop by the Museum and enjoy a nice evening with light snacks and drinks and a chance to ...
Modern nutrition advice often focuses on restriction, optimization, and biological metrics. But emerging research suggests that the experience of eating, including taste, enjoyment, ritual, and satisfaction, may play a much larger role in long-term health than many people realize.In this lecture, Johnna Rey Hartenstine, Registered Dietitian, Certified Sommelier, and nutrition ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27
The Many-faceted Role of Water in Planetary HabitabilityWater is everywhere. It’s two elements are the first and third most abundant elements in the universe. It is made in abundance in many environments and finds its way into planets of all shapes and sizes, where it modifies the properties of everything it touches. Water is crucial to life, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Thursday, 06/18/26
Stewardship Thursday: Experiencing Fish KitchenThis free program for high school students features rotating events along our 600-mile range exploring various realms of conservation.Join The Marine Mammal Center for an exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunity where you will have the chance to support our hard-working volunteer crews. We will be preparing food for our marine mammal patients ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Big Technology AI SummitJoin OpenAI co-founder and President Greg Brockman, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, and several high-profile AI speakers for a day of news-making Big Technology interviews, live at Commonwealth Club World Affairs. The program will include a series of live interviews hosted by Alex Kantrowitz, host of “Big Technology” Podcast.Box CEO Aaron ...
With so many conflicting and contradictory nutrition claims dominating headlines and social media, deciding what to eat has become unnecessarily complicated. Stanford nutrition scientist Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., has spent more than three decades conducting evidence-based research to bring clarity to the conversation.In this program, Gardner shares what decades of human ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General, free for students
After Dark: Unplug and PlayFind your community at After Dark: play science trivia, laugh out loud, and connect deeply.Ages 18+
What starts as a shared love for nature and birds between a mom and her son becomes something much bigger. In this special Birdy Hour presentation, Aayush and his mom will share their journey into bird photography, the stories behind some of their favorite moments outdoors, and why they believe ...
Where: Cost: Free
kNightLife: Renaissance FaireRaise a goblet, don thy finest garb, and make haste: A night of revelry and merriment awaits thee at California Academy of Sciences. Gather yer crewe and step back into ye olde good times, featuring dance lessons, live performances, hands-on crafts, local artisans, and more. Dressing up is part of ...
The apps and platforms many of us spend hours on each day are built using decades of psychological research designed to capture and hold our attention. But what does that constant competition for attention actually do to the way we think, learn, and experience the world?In this lecture, Dr. Sarah ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27
The Changing Chorus: 50 Years of Bay Area Birds - What the Data Tell Us - LivestreamJoin GGBA Board Member Kenneth Hillan and Conservation Director Whitney Grover as they present a synthesis of long-term San Francisco Bay Area bird population trends, discuss what these changes mean for the future of Bay Area conservation, and introduce Bird Pulse, a tool that will allow birders to contribute directly ...
For years, hospitals across the United States have quietly used race-based adjustments in medical calculations, influencing everything from kidney transplant eligibility to lung function assessments and childbirth risk. These formulas were built on outdated assumptions about biological differences between races, yet they continue to shape who gets treated, believed, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27
Friday, 06/19/26
Juneteenth: The Art of Innovation & The Conserved LegacyHonoring the Past, Engineering the FutureCelebrate Juneteenth, Benny Andrews and the legacy of Black Americans’ historical contributions to the arts and sciences. The program, emceed by Professor Eros, will include a Mentorship Lounge, ArtTech Playground & Game Zone, African drumming and interactive spoken word, live DJ, networking, socializing, and resource ...
Where: San JoseCost: 0
Saturday, 06/20/26
TECHFEST Maker's LabOn June 20, CHM explores how inventors, makers, and artists use groundbreaking technology to expand the boundaries of creativity and imagination. Like all of CHM’s all-day TechFest events, Maker’s Lab features special activities and hands-on experiences for all ages, included with Museum admission.What You’ll Experience:Meet and interact with a dancing ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free with admission
Family Nature Adventures: BirdsThis Months Theme: Bird Watching - Discover Local Feathered Friends!Take flight into the fascinating world of birds!Interactive Workshop: Learn how to identify local birds by their unique appearances and calls. Gain tips and tricks for becoming a skilled birdwatcher.Guided Bird Watching Walk: Bring your own binoculars or use our child-sized ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adults, $35 Youth 3 - 8, $15 off for members
Summer Solstice Sunset WalkEnd your day immersed in the subtle beauty of twilight and experience Bouverie Preserve in a way few people do - at the edge of night.As daylight softens and the landscape begins to shift, join us for a peaceful sunset walk during crepuscular hours at Bouverie Preserve. This in-between time ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
Twilight Marsh WalkTake a relaxing walk in an area that often has striking sunsets while learning about the Don Edwards SF Bay Refuge.Experience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along refuge trails (about 0.6 miles). You will learn about the habitats at the refuge, the wildlife it protects, why ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Sunday, 06/21/26
Behind the Scenes TaxidermyMuseum visitors will get a special behind the scenes experience! Jennifer Frost, a taxidermy restoration specialist, will be working on the Museum’s taxidermy bird collection in the Bird Gallery. Guests will have a chance to watch her restoration process up close and ask questions throughout the demonstration.
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free with admission
Father's Day Beginning Bird WatchingInterested in learning about the birds you see on your walks? Looking to identifying a few of those favorites? Explore the world of bird watching in Refuge ponds and trails in Fremont. After an introductory presentation in the Visitor Contact Station covering why birds are important, identification tips, and likely ...
Welcome to the first annual Mushroom Art Fair, hosted by SOMA - Sonoma Mycological Association. This will be a fun, kid friendly event with local mushroom art, hands on activities and workshops, food and more! Our keynote presenter, Wilder Herbertson will be talking about mushroom dyes and where to find ...
Where: SebastopolCost: Free
Junior Rangers at the Refuge: Snowy Plover Party!Become a Junior Ranger as you explore your local National Wildlife Refuge!Love learning about new habitats? Curious about wildlife? Our Junior Rangers at the Refuge program is perfect for your family! Join us each month as we explore the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge through fun, educational activities.This ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Stupid, Crazy, Evil? - 'Right Between Your Ears': 10th Anniversary Screening - LivestreamTen years ago, a documentary asked a simple question: how do we become utterly convinced we are right - even when we're completely wrong?Right Between Your Ears follows a group of people who became convinced they knew the date for the end of the world - and then had to ...
