Z3 Conference 2026

Sun · Nov 1·Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Before 3D printing, there was photosculpture. Curated by Patrick R. Crowley, Associate Curator of European Art, Solid Pictures is the first major exhibition to explore these largely overlooked objects first conceived in 1859 by the twenty-nine-year-old French artist and inventor François Willème. Employing projection t…

Sun · Nov 1·Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Curated by Associate Curator of European Art, Patrick R. Crowley, JANE! celebrates the aesthetic and affective excesses of Jane Stanford, the Gilded Age founder and matriarch of Stanford University. Bringing together precious keepsakes, souvenirs, archaeological detritus, and spooky messages from beyond the grave, the…

Sun · Nov 1·10 AM – 12 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Join us for Tai Chi sessions with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance through slow, gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of…

Sun · Nov 1·3:30 PM – 4:45 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Philosophy for Life A friendly reading and discussion group at the library, exploring big ideas about how we live and what we value. Why do we believe that success means constant hustle, that more is always better, or that everyone must go it alone? What other ways of thinking might help us make sense of everyday life?…

Thu · Oct 1·9:30 AM – 3:30 PM·JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA

In celebration of Simchat Torah, join us in the JCCSF atrium to open up the ancient scroll and explore the wisdom, stories, symbolism and Hebrew letters of this sacred text.

Fri · Oct 2·9:30 AM – 11 AM·JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA

Enjoy bagels, coffee, and tea at this relaxed gathering in our community sukkah on the last day of Sukkot.

Mon · Oct 5·7 PM – 8:30 PM·JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA

Join a heartfelt conversation about food, hospitality, and how the simple act of gathering around the table helps us build community and feel at home with each other.

Tue · Oct 6·1 PM – 2 PM·JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA

In this lecture at the JCCSF, marvel at the exquisite works that exemplify the grandeur of the world of the Egyptian pharaohs.