Star Maps, Cat Cafés, and Batman: A Bay Area Arts Roundup
A Bay Area arts-and-culture roundup spans science and whimsy: SLAC researchers use x-ray imaging to reconstruct an ancient Greek star map from parchment, a new SF cat café invites relaxed adoptions, and San Jose’s Batman conducts street outreach. The piece also highlights suburban quiet and creativity through local book clubs, stroke-survivor advocacy, a long-running Fremont hula program, and ongoing pollinator awareness.