December 2019
First Glance: Member Telescope Viewing
A Membership Exclusive: RSVP Required. January 13, 2019 Each Sunday preceding the 1st quarter moon, the East Bay Astronomical Society invites Members to a special, private telescope viewing. Unlike our regular viewing on Friday and Saturday evenings, EAS personalizes the experience by taking viewing requests, live interaction, and hosting tours. It’s complimentary and it’s exclusively for our members! Sign Up Here
Find out more »First Friday: Candy Chemistry
Join us for this delicious First Friday as we dive into the sweet science of candy! December 6 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Buy Tickets What makes candy hard or soft? Learn what happens when sugar is heated up and how temperature effects the outcome. Enjoy candy making workshops and learn how to make your own candy at home! The Oakland Youth Chorus will be joining us for their winter concert under the Planetarium with fun songs about hot…
Find out more »Geminid Meteor Shower
Get away from the light pollution for the best viewing opportunity of the spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower! December 13 11 p.m. – 3 a.m. Get Tickets Starting at dusk, spectators should be able to spot 50-100 meteors per hour, with the show peaking around 2 a.m. Astronomers will be on site to answer any questions. In addition, guests can enjoy hot chocolate and other goodies available for purchase. Limited capacity. Pre-registration is recommended.
Find out more »Chabot Mesmerica Experience
An Ultimate, One-Of-A-Kind Planetarium Journey December 18 6-8:30 p.m. Buy Tickets Sit back and be transported by a special one-night only Chabot experience! Join supporters of STEM education for a night that showcases the very best and most immersive visuals the planetarium has to offer. This double feature is your chance to catch a rare Beatles laser show, followed by the stunning hit Mesmerica show. We are proud to partner with James Hood's Mesmerica for this event. Schedule…
Find out more »Bring on the Drums: Drum Making Workshop with Microphone Mechanics
Come make your very own table drum! Saturday, December 21 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Get Tickets Design it, build it, learn rhythms, build community, and most importantly take your drum home! Bring on the Drums is an intergenerational experience where participants get to make their own table drum, a creation of Microphone Mechanics. Learn some history about drumming, design it based on words that represent you, and learn rhythms and new ways to collaborate with others in music.…
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