Skeptics’ Social

A change of location for this one. We will meet at Gilman Brewing next to Whole Foods on Soquel Ave. It will be trivia night! Food, Beer, Cider, non-Alcohol options. Hope to see you there!

SkeptiCamp Monterey 2024

Monterey County Skeptics

Set aside Saturday, January 6, 2024 for SkeptiCamp. A one day gathering for talks and workshops sponsored by the Monterey County Skeptics – but we’re sure to have many Santa Cruz and Bay Area Skeptics there. If you have an…

Skeptics’ Social

Wednesday, Dec 6 will be our next monthly social meetup. Come socialize, and I’ll bring a couple board games. I can give everyone the lowdown on how CSICon was, and why you might want to come next year. Also, let’s…

Skeptics’ Social

Abbot Square, Santa Cruz

Wednesday, November 1 will be the next Skeptics’ Social. We’ll meet at the outside seating at Abbotts Square, as usual. I’ll bring a couple quick and fun board games again this month. We will also talk about event ideas, beyond…

How To Spot a Crackpot Theory (in Physics)

How to spot a crackpot theory slide

Dr. Angela Collier, a theoretical physicist, has been posting videos to her YouTube channel for the last couple of years, covering Astronomy, Physics, Science Communication, and some Skepticism. About a year ago she posted a video called “Harvard & aliens…

Skeptics’ Social

Wednesday, September 6: Our monthly social meetup. Nothing planned other than socializing. Let’s meet at Abbott Square Market in downtown Santa Cruz. There’s a variety of food vendors there, a beer and wine bar, a cocktail bar, etc. Should be…

Congressional UFO Hearings

Congress UFO

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023 the U.S. House held hearings on UFOs (now also called Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). The main takeaway we’ve been hearing from the experts is that there wasn’t much new, even though the chatter leading up…

Skeptics’ Social

Abbot Square, Santa Cruz

August 10th Social Our monthly social meetups. Let’s meet at Abbott Square Market in downtown Santa Cruz. There’s a variety of food vendors there, a beer and wine bar, a cocktail bar, etc. Should be something for everyone. Check out…

The Mystery Spot and Bigfoot Museum Tour

Mystery Spot Bigfoot Museum Felton

Please read though all of the below, so you don’t miss anything. This is a co-sponsored event with the Santa Cruz County Skeptics and The Monterey County Skeptics. Pre-Mystery Spot LUNCH meetup at 11:45am@ Taqueria La Cabaña (great veggie/vegan options)2332…