This week’s Curator: Annalee Newitz, writer of science fiction and nonfiction, and co-host of Our Opinions Are Correct.
This week you’ll have a chance to drink with scientists who are experts in making synthetic meat and tasty beer. You can learn to fold a badass paper airplane at the Japan Cultural Center in San Francisco, or discover the wonders of papyrus paper at Hayward’s Egyptian festival. And you’ll definitely want to delve into San Francisco’s pre-quake history in an awesome lecture at the library, or smell the city’s current state by touring our state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant. Have fun out there, and don’t forget to take a walk outside.
COMING UP THIS WEEK:
Pub Science: The Science Behind Brewing
A group of agricultural researchers at UC Berkeley organizes this monthly event where a scientist describes their work in a bar. This month, Lagunita’s Brewing Innovation Manager, Bryan Donaldson, will discuss the science behind brewing flavor.
AUG 23 – THURS. 6:30-8:30. 2101 Webster St, Oakland. FREE.
SF Public Library Lecture: Visual Culture in 19th Century San Francisco
Between the gold rush and the 1906 Earthquake and Fire, visual media was changing as rapidly as urban life. University of Chicago History Professor Amy Lippert will explore the power and significance of imagery in San Francisco during this period. Lippert will showcase the archival resources of the San Francisco History Center and the California Historical Society that were sources for her book, as well as some of the vaunted history of the Mechanics’ Institute and many of its nineteenth-century members, who were at the forefront of the city’s vibrant visual culture industry.
AUG. 23 – THURS. 6:30-8:30PM. San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin St. FREE. Event takes place on the 6th Floor in Skylight Gallery.
29th Annual King Tut Egyptian Festival
Sponsored by several groups from Hayward’s Egyptian community, this annual festival features Egyptian food, live entertainment, a bazaar, activities for kids, and a selfie-tastic recreation of Giza.
AUG 24-26 – FRI-SUN: Coptic Youth Center, 2500 Hansen Rd. Hayward. FREE. Festivities start at 6PM on Friday, and at 11AM on Sat. and Sun.
San Francisco Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
The SF Public Utilities Commission is offering a rare chance to tour our city’s high-tech wastewater treatment plant. You’ll see how we convert sewage and runoff into clean water, and learn about why bacteria is important to the whole process. Learn more about urban infrastructure, sustainability, and, well, poop. Wear sturdy, close-toed shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts. No one under age 9 permitted, and people over 18 must bring photo ID. Hard hats will be provided.
AUG 25 – SAT: 10AM-12:30PM, Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant, 750 Phelps Street, San Francisco. FREE. Please arrive at 9:45 so the tour can start on time.
Origamipalooza!
Come out to the Japan Cultural Center this weekend to celebrate the art of origami! There will be crafts and activities, including a lecture from origami master and physicist Robert Lang. You can also show off your own skills in two separate contests: one for paper airplanes, and the other for single or multi-sheet origami.
AUG. 26 – SUN. 11AM-4PM. East Japan Center Malls, 1737 Post St., San Francisco. FREE
You Should Know This! Tissue Engineering! Lab-Grown Cells, Organs, and More!
You Should Know This! is a monthly game show that combines science facts with comedy and alcohol. The theme is tissue engineering, with the nerdy stylings of biomedical engineer George Engelmayr, a former professor at Penn State who is currently developing “cell-based meat” without slaughtering animals. Joining him on stage will be host Kevin Whittinghill and comedians Mark Smalls (SF Punchline) and Julie Ash (SF Sketchfest)
AUG. 28 – TUES.: 8:00-9:30PM, Piano Fight, Main Stage, 144 Taylor St., San Francisco. $10-15.
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