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Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Promoting Adolescent Health and Well-Being
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Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Promoting Adolescent Health and Well-Being

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at08:00

Engaging pediatric grand rounds with CME credits at the Center for Academic Medicine, featuring Dr. Tamera Coyne-Beasley and Dr. Derroll Dawkins, discussing findings from a NASEM adolescent health committee and related research to promote adolescent well-being.

2026 Water in the West Research Conference

2026 Water in the West Research Conference

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at08:00

Join leading faculty and researchers at Stanford's Munger Complex for the 2026 Water in the West Research Conference, exploring water equity, policy, and resource challenges in the western U.S. and globally, with presentations from WitW scholars.

Free

Machine-Interpretable Rule Systems for Regulatory Compliance

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at12:00

Free hybrid seminar on machine-interpretable rule systems for efficient regulatory compliance with speakers from Stanford, SRI, JPMorgan, and CMU discussing tech and policy approaches to automating regulatory rules.

Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy with SF Symphony

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at19:30

San Francisco Symphony presents Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy at Davies Symphony Hall, an orchestral night of iconic game scores with dramatic brass, soaring strings, and cinematic, fan-favorite themes.

Free

YT Lee Lecture

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at16:00

UC Berkeley hosts the YT Lee Lecture, a prominent science talk by YT Lee focusing on advances in chemistry and current research directions, ideal for students, professionals, and curious academics.

San Francisco Symphony: Arnie Roth - Distant Worlds: The Music From Final Fantasy

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at19:30

Experience the San Francisco Symphony performing Distant Worlds: The Music from Final Fantasy at Davies Symphony Hall. This orchestral program features beloved video-game scores conducted by Arnie Roth, blending cinematic themes with live classical performance.

Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at19:30

A high-energy jazz night featuring Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers at Yoshi's Oakland. Expect virtuosic bass solos, tight ensembles, and improvisational jazz in an intimate club setting.

Unlock Better Sleep
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Unlock Better Sleep

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at12:00

Join a noontime Stanford University webinar exploring practical strategies for better sleep, its impact on mood, metabolism, and immunity, and simple steps to balance sleep health.

How Silver Nanolayer Improves Lithium Metal Batteries
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How Silver Nanolayer Improves Lithium Metal Batteries

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at10:00

Join this month’s student-run tech talk at Stanford as PhD candidates explore how nanoscale coatings reduce dendrite formation and improve lithium metal batteries in solid-state systems.

Free

Traffic Signal Operations: Coordination for Corridors

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at08:00

A technical lecture at UC Berkeley examining coordinated traffic signal operations for urban corridors, covering signal timing optimization, real-time control, and strategies to improve mobility across city-scale networks.

Productivity Gains And Labor Pains: What Will AI Do To Jobs?
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Productivity Gains And Labor Pains: What Will AI Do To Jobs?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026

An expert panel at the Hoover Institution examining how AI reshapes work: which sectors lead disruption, how quickly changes unfold, and what leaders must do to prepare the job market for an AI-powered future.

Frameline’s Trash Talk with John Waters

Frameline’s Trash Talk with John Waters

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at19:00

Frameline presents a Trash Talk with John Waters at The Castro, with an organ debut by David Hegarty before a screening of Serial Mom.

Free

Songs, Courts, and Cultural Worlds: Performing Music in South Asia

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at09:00

Scholars Radha Kapuria and Priyanka Basu explore how courts, ritual spaces, and social worlds shape music across South Asia, offering ethnomusicology insights in this UC Berkeley lecture.

Campfire Program
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Campfire Program

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at15:00

Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.

Free

Spring ’26 Ceramics Lecture Series: Holly Coley

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at13:15

UC Berkeley hosts the Spring ’26 Ceramics Lecture Series with artist Holly Coley, offering an in-depth look at contemporary ceramics, techniques, and studio practice in a scholarly yet accessible campus setting.

Karen Russell with Adam Johnson
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Karen Russell with Adam Johnson

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at19:00

At Kepler’s Books in the Bay Area, bestselling author Karen Russell reads from Swamplandia! and chats with Adam Johnson about her new epic The Antidote, weaving myth, wit and suspense into an intimate literary night.

Free

Seminar 218: Behavioral Responses to Wildfire Smoke

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at14:00

UC Berkeley hosts a cross-disciplinary seminar on behavioral responses to wildfire smoke, drawing on smartphone-location data to reveal how pollution alerts and risk perception alter mobility, spending, and daily routines in real-world settings.

Free

Amgen Lecture

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at11:00

Amgen Lecture at UC Berkeley (Dept. of Chemistry) presenting biotechnology and chemistry research and industry perspectives on March 17, 2026, aimed at students, researchers and professionals.

Victor Wooten @ Yoshi's

Victor Wooten @ Yoshi's

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at21:30

Bass virtuoso Victor Wooten performs live at Yoshi's in Oakland for an evening of jazz-fusion virtuosity and improvisation.

Cal Blueprint for Nonprofits – Open Science Group Meeting
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Cal Blueprint for Nonprofits – Open Science Group Meeting

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at14:00

At Stanford, the Bay Area Open Science Group hosts Cal Blueprint for Nonprofits, a discussion with nonprofit developers about sourcing, ongoing and past projects, and structuring open development workflows across student teams.

Free

Trans & Nonbinary Inclusion

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at12:00

Trans & Nonbinary Inclusion at UC Berkeley opens a welcoming Bay Area gathering for dialogue, resources, and community connection in a supportive campus space.

VICTOR WOOTEN & THE WOOTEN BROTHERS

VICTOR WOOTEN & THE WOOTEN BROTHERS

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at19:30

Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers bring a masterful bass-driven jazz performance to Yoshi's Oakland, celebrating a family legacy dating back to the 1960s with vibrant, high-energy instrumental jams.

Free

Hitchhiker’s Guide to Marine Invasions: Ballast Water & Invasive Species

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at16:00

Join Dr. Jenny Carney-Zollars at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center for a livestreamed lecture on how ballast water carries invasive species around the globe, the ecological risks they pose, and strategies to mitigate hitchhiking organisms in marine ecosystems.

Clinton Kane @ Café du Nord

Clinton Kane @ Café du Nord

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at20:00

Clinton Kane performs an intimate singer-songwriter set at Café du Nord in San Francisco on March 17, 2026 — expect emotional pop and soulful vocals in a cozy club setting.

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Events in SF Bay Area

There’s always something happening from the Richmond shores to SOMA — think outdoor programming at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area one day and intimate sets at Cafe Du Nord or The Independent the next. The scene leans social and casual, with lively nightlife and artsy pockets, so you’ll see mostly adults alongside tourists and students, and a surprising number of family-friendly options on weekends. Neighborhoods to watch: Richmond, the Mission, Richmond District and Bayview-Hunters Point. If you’re chasing festivals or pop-ups, don’t miss HellaFunny’s TownBiz Comedy Night in Temescal popping up at spots like Mesa Maguey, and the seasonal energy of the San Francisco International Arts Festival and Sausalito Art Festival. About a third of gigs won’t cost you a thing, while the rest are modestly priced — perfect for sampling new venues. Pack a list and go explore; the next great night out is always around the corner.
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  1. 1.Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music VenueOakland647 events
  2. 2.Golden Gate National Recreation AreaRichmond354 events
  3. 3.University of California, Berkeley303 events
  4. 4.San Francisco Zoo & GardensSunset194 events
  5. 5.Gray Area Foundation for the ArtsBayview-Hunters Point158 events
  6. 6.Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)132 events
  7. 7.Cafe Du NordMission District122 events

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