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, April 7th, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden, 745 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721
Speaker(s): Allyson Brooks, Community Engagement Manager, Sierra Foothill Conservancy
Speaker(s): Alyssa N. Wilson, Associate Professor of Psychology, Fresno State
Topic: From Chips to Clicks: The New Frontier of Digital Gambling
This month’s Café Sci explores the rapidly evolving world of digital gambling and how technology is changing the way people engage with games of chance. Dr. Alyssa N. Wilson will discuss the shift from traditional casino gambling to online platforms, mobile apps, and digital betting environments. The talk will examine psychological factors that influence gambling behavior, emerging trends in digital gaming, and what these changes mean for individuals and communities. The presentation will be followed by open discussion and Q&A.
Café Sci Coordination Team
Café Scientifique Central Valley is coordinated by a dedicated team representing multiple community partners:
Melissa Telemeco – 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
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We welcome guest speakers and community sponsors.
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