Public Events and Lectures

Science Journeys

School groups for students in grades 4-12 are invited to campus for a talk given by a Caltech graduate student or postdoctoral fellow who shares not only their research, but their pathway to Caltech and beyond. Advanced reservations are required. For 2024-25 schedule and contact information for reservations, visit this website.

Caltech Astro Club Stargazing and Lectures

The Caltech Astro Club hosts monthly talks and stargazing events on campus, as well as at local pubs and eateries. Their upcoming events can be found here.

Earnest C. Watson Lecture Series

This lecture series, open to the public, features Caltech faculty discussing cutting edge research. The speakers and dates for the 2024-25 Watson Lecture series can be found here. Lectures are preceded by activities, music, and food for purchase outside the lecture venue.Lectures are open to all and free to attend, but registration is required to receive your ticket. Please register for each lecture using the event links on the website linked above.Many past Watson Lectures are available for viewing online on YouTube or on iTunes U.

Theodore von Kármán Lecture Series (JPL)

JPL presents its monthly lectures online. Details and schedule can be found here.

Performing Arts Series

Caltech's 2024-25 performing arts events and information about obtaining tickets can be found here. This year's schedule includes three performances of Earth Data - The Musical, which is one of the events featured in the PST Art: Art and Science Collide event.

Please Note: Some programs are free and do not require advanced reservations, while others require tickets, reservations, or charge fees. Please click on links in sections above for more information.