Oakland science events

Performance Research Experiment #2: Paradox of the Heart (Phase 1)

Friday, May 24 8:00p

CounterPULSE, San Francisco

Gravity presents Jess Curtis and Jörg Müller in a performance/science experiment that will make you feel, think, and respond, and will empirically measure how you do and try to answer why...

Nerd Nite East Bay #8

Monday, May 27 7:00p

The New Parkway Theater, Oakland

Memorial Day brings us the next installment of Nerd Nite East Bay. First, Kate Poirier will teach you just enough topology to secure your bike...

Chill Bump Summer Smart Night Outings: Performance Research Experiment #2

Saturday, May 25 7:30p

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco

Join your fellow YOUers at CounterPulse for Performance Research Experiment #2, a work by Jess Curtis, French/German artist Jörg Müller, and Iranian neuroscientist Ida Mommenejad, which asks, “What...

Summer Fun Day: Sidewalk Painting

Wednesday, Jun 12 12:00p

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Love art and drawing? Make your own chalk, then use it to create masterpieces on our Plaza!

Summer Solstice Evening Walk

Friday, Jun 21 4:00p

Rob Hill Campground, San Francisco

Come hear stories from many cultures about the longest day of the year on this family-friendly, one-mile evening walk that ends with a fun campfire program.

Memorial Day Weekend at the Lawrence Hall

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Catch the premiere of Great White Shark 3D and navigate the oceans using the stars in the Planetarium show Journey By Starlight...

The Promise of Stem Cells: Hope or Hype?

Tuesday, Jun 4 7:00p

SoMA StrEat Food Park, San Francisco

I'm guessing you're all probably pretty excited about the potential of stem cell research to provide cures for debilitating conditions like diabetes, spinal cord injury, macular degeneration, heart...

Meet the Animals: A Live Animal Presentation

Saturday, May 25 11:00a

Randall Museum, San Francisco

On most Saturdays the Randall Museum’s animal ambassadors venture from their cages, pens, and perches to greet museum visitors up-close! Kids and their families can meet rodents and amphibians; che...

Ice Cream Day and Performance by Tatsumaki Taiko

Wednesday, Jul 17 12:00p

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Come make your own ice cream with Fenton’s Creamery, then treat yourself to a drumming performance by Tatsumaki Taiko.

Wonders of the California Coast

Sunday, May 19 12:00p

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco

Under the waves and beyond the beaches of California lies one of the world’s richest marine communities...

Summer Fun Day: Ocean Explorations

Wednesday, Jul 31 12:00p

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

What are great white sharks REALLY like? Come to the FREE showing of Great White Shark 3-D to learn more about these awe-inspiring 3000lb predators and their role in the ecosystem...

Summer Fun Day: Design Rockets

Wednesday, Jul 10 12:00p

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Come to the Lawrence Hall of Science to design and test rockets that will shoot high into the sky or far across the lawn. How far can your rocket fly?

Thursday Night Fever NightLife

Thursday, May 23 6:00p

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco

NightLife is bringing groovy back with some of San Francisco’s hottest disco fiends...

Summer Fun Day: Wild Animal Day

Wednesday, Aug 14 12:00p

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Meet and learn about rescued wild animals including a lynx, coendu, kinkajou, and more with WildLIFE Associates.

Do Science With Dad

Sunday, Jun 16 10:00a

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Geek out on science and engineering this Father’s Day. Treat Dad to a day in our science center where you’ll build together in Design Quest and brave the waters in Great White Shark 3D.

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