Lecture/Talk
Fungus Fair: A Celebration of Wild Mushrooms
San Francisco County Fair Building 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFungus Fair: A Celebration of Wild Mushrooms Saturday-Sunday, December 6-7, 10:00AM-5:00PM San Francisco Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco see website for ticket information http://www.mssf.org/fungus-fairs/index.html http://www.eventbrite.com/e/45th-annual-mssf-fungus-fair-december-6-7-2014-tickets-9121431447 “When the first rains tease up the chanterelles and … Continue reading
Fourth Annual Spiral Dance and Community Workshop with Starhawk
Fais Do Do Ballroom 5257 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United StatesStarhawk returns to Los Angeles! Join us for a special climate workshop and community ritual to celebrate the Winter Solstice.
Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman
Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman with Jean Shinoda Bolen Wednesday, January 28, 7:30PM East West Bookstore, 324 Castro Street, Mountain View, 650-988-9800 Free, but please call to reserve a seat http://www.eastwest.com/events_2015_january#28 http://www.jeanshinodabolen.com "Artemis is the archetype in women who … Continue reading
Alameda: An Agricultural History
Rhythmix Cultural Works 2513 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA, United StatesAlameda Sun publisher and local historian Eric J. Kos will present an earthy history of Alameda in a slide presentation titled Alameda: An Agricultural History.
Feminine Ways to Increase Success and De-Stress Your Life
The David Brower Center 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesFEM Talks - Alliance of Women Educators, Healers, and Leaders offers many ways to put women educators in the spotlight; to support women to connect with one another and grow together in business and interpersonally.
An Evening with Jared Diamond
The Castro Theatre 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJared Diamond, UCLA Professor of Geography, is a scientist known for drawing from a variety of fields: from anthropology to evolutionary biology.
Tree Trimming Party and Meditation for Those of All Faiths
Anubhuti Meditation and Retreat Center 820 Bel Marin Keys Boulevard, Novato, CA, United StatesPeople of all cultures and backgrounds are invited to join us in decorating the holiday tree with ornaments from all faith traditions, sharing of good wishes and good company. The tree is a symbol of life in many cultures, and as we go through the season of darkness, we bring the tree inside to enliven our spirits.
Odd Salon: Oddments
DNA Lounge 375 Eleventh Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us in the big room at DNA Lounge as we wind our first year to a close with a grab bag of odd stories and weird tales that fit nowhere else. We’ve given our speakers a chance to pitch their absolute favorite stories, hobby horse obsessions, and secret passions for a night of assorted oddities.
Pairings: Cultivating a Taste for Science Through Food
Exploratorium Pier 15, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us on second Thursdays for robust presentations and refreshing conversations designed to inspire your scientific palate.
Monthly Meeting of the Peninsula Astronomical Society
Room 5015, next to Parking Lot 5, Foothill College 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA, United StatesThe PAS holds meetings on the second Friday of each month at 7:30PM. Each meeting features a speaker (or speakers) bringing us up to date on different topics in astronomy.