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Sunday, October 28, 2012 - All Day | Cost: FREE
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Bay Area Science Festival | 2013
Created by the Bay Area’s scientific, cultural, and educational institutions, the Bay Area Science Festival returns with a 10-day festival, scheduled October 24 – November 2, 2013.

The festival provides a wide range of science & technology activities – lectures, debates, exhibitions, concerts, plays, workshops and more at a locations throughout the Bay Area.

Expect similar events in 2013, including the return of Discovery Days in Santa Rosa, Hayward, and San Francisco.

Bay Area Science Festival 2013
October 24 – November 2, 2013
All over San Francisco Bay Area
FREE

Sunday, October 28, 2012
Free events on October 28, 2012 | Bay Area Science Festival | 2013

Free events on October 28, 2012

Passport to Science
Passport to Science Day highlights the incredible science resources in the Bay Area by offering a series of tours, hikes and active explorations. Over 15 tours are offered on Sunday, October, 28th, designed uncover those hidden gems. Come out for a unique, fun and educational glimpse into the scientific wonders in the Bay Area.

Hands-on Science at the Farmer’s Market
Ever wonder how plants live? Or how worms produce compost? Curious about solar beads and solar cookers? Get hands-on with science to find out! Join Cal scientists for some cool, food-related investigations at East Bay farmers’ markets during the Bay Area Science Festival.
Start: 10/28 9:00 am
End: 10/28 1:00 pm

Is the Bay Area prepared for a pandemic?
The Skoll Global Threats Fund invites the public to join us Sunday evening, October 28, 2012 at 7 p.m. (organ at 6:45 p.m.) for a special screening of “Contagion” in conjunction with the launch of Flu Near You, our collaborative project with the American Public Health Association and HealthMap.
Find out how you can help put the public in public health.
A panel of experts including technical consultants on the film will engage the local audience of invited public health officials, healthcare providers, teachers, students, law enforcement, military, churches and corporations in a town hall discussion after the film.
We are reserving a limited number of free admission tickets for the general public on a first come basis.
The Skoll Global Threats Fund’s mission is to confront global threats imperiling humanity by seeking solutions, strengthening alliances, and spurring actions needed to safeguard the future.
Start: 10/28 6:45 pm
End: 10/28 9:00 pm
Venue: Castro Theater
Cost: Free with RSVP