Science of Cocktails 2015

Exploratorium Pier 15, San Francisco, CA, United States

Enjoy open bar, ample hors d'oeuvres, and special cocktail-themed activities, demonstrations, and programs.

$120 – $185

Palo Alto Players 2015 Season Announcement Party

Lucie Stern Theater 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, United States

Join Palo Alto Players for our 85th Season Announcement Party 2014-15! It's FREE!

Free, please RSVP

Exploratorium After Dark

Exploratorium Pier 15, San Francisco, CA, United States

Not a theater, cabaret, or gallery, Exploratorium's After Dark contains aspects of all three. Each evening showcases a different topic - from music to sex to electricity - but all include a cash bar and film screenings, plus an opportunity to play with our hundreds of hands-on exhibits.

Free First Friday at Museum of Art and History

Museum of Art and History 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Free First Friday culminates from 5:00-9:00PM with live music, a no-host bar, and an all-ages art activity, and the museum is totally free all day.

Free

Peninsula Astronomical Society Annual Dinner

Delancey Street Restaurant 600 Embarcadero Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Dinner and Fundraising Event, featuring keynote presentations by two leading champions of the night sky, Dr. Tyler Nordgren and Dr. Paul Bogard.

see website for registration information

Mystery Mystery Science Theater 3000

The New Parkway Theater 474 24th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

The New Parkway Theater presents a mystery episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Who knows what episode we'll be playing… but you can be sure it's definitely going to be good! Please join us for a night of laughter and fun hosted by The New Parkway's own resident MST3K fan, Oliver Beckwith. The pre-show includes an MST3K trivia contest with prizes!

Writers With Drinks

The Make-Out Room 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Writers With Drinks combines erotica with literature, stand-up comedy with science fiction and poetry with essays. Plus mystery, romance, memoir, rants and ‘other’.

Nerd Nite East Bay

The New Parkway Theater 474 24th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in more than 75 cities across the globe during which several folks give 18-21-minute, fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines - while the audience drinks along. And there are often bands, acrobats, trivia, and other shenanigans as well.

Canvas Peace Project Artist Reception and Auction with Dave Eggers & Lost Boys of Sudan

Rhythmix Cultural Works 2513 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA, United States

Join us for a full evening including a reception of participating artists and conversation with Lost Boys, Gabriel Deng and Valentino Deng, along with What is the What author Dave Eggers. The night will end with an exciting live auction of all art contributed to benefit education and women's projects in South Sudan.

Free

Vintage Invasion

Finnish Hall 1970 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

Have you ever waltzed to Metallica or danced a polka to Lady Gaga? Yes? Then you know what a great time it is, and we will see you there! No? Well it's never too late to start. Since we have hundreds of years of waltz music to choose from, the variety makes a wonderful, festive evening.