Transportation/Transformations

Sun.–Sat., Sept. 15–21, 6–10 p.m. Exploratorium (Pier 15) As our ttransportation grid ages and evolves, and new tech turns our streets into a testing ground, this special wee... Read More

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California Coastal Clean-up Day

Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m.–noon Crissy Field, Baker Beach, Marina Green, Aquatic Park Lend a hand throughout the Golden Gate National Parks and help keep our shorelines clean, sa... Read More

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World Environment Day

Wednesday, June 5, 6–8 p.m. War Memorial Veterans Bldg. (401 Van Ness Ave.) Presented by the United Nations Association and the American Legion, the program features speakers ad... Read More

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The Fate of Food

Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Can a clean, climate-resilient food system be built to distribute calories in a way that is efficient and eq... Read More

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Iron Science Teacher

Friday, June 21, noon Exploratorium Cheer on the competitors in this zany science cook-off, a parody of the cult Japanese TV program, Iron Chef, as science teachers devise classroo... Read More

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Design NightLife

Thursday, June 13, 6 p.m. California Academy of Sciences In partnership with S.F. Design Week, explore the many ways design impacts lives, culture, and science — from exhibit des... Read More

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Hope for Reefs: Addressing the Coral Reef Crisis

Tuesday, May 21, 7 p.m. African Hall, California Academy of Sciences While they cover less than 1 percent of the ocean floor, coral reefs support approximately one-quarter of marin... Read More

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Mark Kurlansky & Anna Lappe: Plate to Planet

Thursday, May 16, 6:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) The authors are two of the country’s most prolific and influential writing about feeding a crowded planet ... Read More

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California Wildfire: Breaking a Cycle of Destruction

Tuesday, April 9, 6 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) The wildfires of 2018 were the largest and deadliest in California history, surpassing records just set in 2017... Read More

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After Dark: Best Coast

Thursday, April 11, 6–10 p.m. The Exploratorium The West Coast (sometimes called the Best Coast) and its unique history and environment have created an ever-changing culture and ... Read More

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Presidio Stargazing Party

Sunday, April 14, 7–10 p.m. Main Parade Ground, the Presidio The S.F. Amateur Astronomers bring their giant telescopes and help people of all ages see up close the night sky’s ... Read More

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City Nature Challenge 2019

Fri.–Mon., April 26–2 Various Presidio locations Enjoy a variety of adventures as part of an annual worldwide event for citizen scientists to make observations of “nature whe... Read More

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Insane Mode: Tesla’s Wild Ride

Tuesday, Mar. 12, 6:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Hamish McKenzie and Katie Fehrenbacher discuss the role of Tesla in challenging the staid automobile market ... Read More

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31st Annual Pi Day

Thursday, March 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Exploratorium Enjoy pi-themed activities. And pie. $30, 415-528-4444, exploratorium.edu ... Read More

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Monarchs in Crisis: Film Screening & Discussion

Thursday, March 21, 7–8:30 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Learn about the plight of the monarch butterfly in the documentary The Guardians. Engage in a discussi... Read More

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