Café Scientifique
Looking for something different to do in Fresno? Café Sci is a free monthly event at Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden in downtown Fresno. It’s lowkey, fun, and perfect for anyone curious about the world around them.
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Each month, local scientists and experts give short, engaging talks on everything from space and wildlife to health and technology. Café Sci meets the first Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden in downtown Fresno. Grab a drink, enjoy local food trucks, and hang out with fellow curious minds while you learn. Nonalcoholic options are available, and well-behaved dogs and service animals are welcome. (Must be 21+ to drink.)
About Cafe Sci
Bring your friends, grab a pint, and join the conversation. Café Sci is one of Fresno’s best free events for adults who want to learn something new in a relaxed, social setting.
Café Scientifique Central Valley is presented by Fresno Discovery Center, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno State’s College of Science & Math, and Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden.
Plus: Get a sneak-peek interview with the next Café Sci presenter on 88.1 KFCF’s Candle in the Dark at 3 p.m. every fourth Thursday of the month.
Up Next
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden, 745 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721
Speaker: Dr. Thomas Sanger, Associate Professor
Department of Biology, Loyola University Chicago
Dr. Sanger’s research uncovers the processes that take a newly formed embryo from a single cell to the exquisite free-living forms. With that as a stepping stone, he then studies how those processes evolve to create the rich diversity in animal life that we observe in nature.
Topic: The Hidden and Not-so-Hidden World of Sexual Diversity
Radio preview: The Thursday before every Cafe Sci, at 3 p.m. on 88.1 KFCF. Listen to a sneak-peek interview with our next Café Sci presenter.
Café Sci Coordination Team
Café Scientifique Central Valley is coordinated by a dedicated team representing multiple community partners:
Melissa Telemeco, Ph.D. – Executive Director, Fresno Discovery Center
Dana Amireh – Communications Coordinator, Fresno Discovery Center
Rory Telemeco, Ph.D. – Director of Research and Conservation, Fresno Chaffee Zoo
William Force, Ph.D. – Professor of Sociology, Fresno State
Alija Mujic, Ph.D. – Professor of Biology, Fresno State
Ulrike Müller, Ph.D. – Professor of Biology, Fresno State
Patrick Durkee, Ph.D. – Professor of Psychology, Fresno State
Get Involved:
We welcome guest speakers and community sponsors.
Email Dana.A@FresnoDiscoveryCenter.org to learn more.
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Stay in the loop: Join our monthly Café Sci newsletter for upcoming talks, quick quizzes, and prizes.