Join Us Elk Grove Science Café is held the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6:30 pm - 8 pm at A Seat at the Table Books 9257 Laguna Springs Dr., Suite 130 Elk Grove, CA 95758. Ticket details are on the store's Eventbrite. 

What is Science Café? A science café is a free community event held in a welcoming space where science is made accessible to everyone, regardless of background or expertise. Science experts share their knowledge on diverse topics, breaking down complex ideas into relatable and intriguing discussions. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, share thoughts, and explore new perspectives.

Not Your Typical Night Out Looking for an innovative date night idea in Elk Grove? Science Café is a unique place to hang out with friends or make new ones. Whether exploring the physics of cooking, the biology of urban ecosystems, or the chemistry in our daily routines, a science café brings science to life, revealing how it shapes and enriches the world we experience every day. Grab a drink and a snack from the cafe, and let’s discover together. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired!

Interested in speaking at Elk Grove Science Café? We want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with an enthusiastic audience, share your expertise, and inspire future scientists. Please email sciencecafe@asattci.org for more information, or fill out our volunteer form.

Join Us Skill Share Workshops are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm at A Seat at the Table Books 9257 Laguna Springs Dr., Suite 130 Elk Grove, CA 95758. Ticket details are on the store's Eventbrite. 

What is a Skill Share Workshop? A Skill Share Workshop is an hour-long event that shares a valuable skill or piece of information with the community. Hosts range from experts in their field to self-taught DIYers. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and bond with other community members at this event. 

Supporting lifelong learning Our Skill Share Workshops cover a wide variety of subjects. Past topics include budgeting & savings, no shame nutrition, couponing, small business & gig work, fact-checking on social media, navigating public transportation, and zine making.

Interested in hosting a Skill Share Workshop? We want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with your community and share your knowledge. Please email nicole@asattci.org for more information, or fill out our volunteer form.

Join Us Open Mic Nights are held the 3rd Friday of each month from 6:30 pm - 8 pm at A Seat at the Table Books, 9257 Laguna Springs Dr., Suite 130, Elk Grove, CA 95758. Ticket details are on the store's Eventbrite. 

What is an Open Mic Night? An Open Mic Night is a live show where members of the community may perform, whether they are amateurs or professionals. These events often include music, poetry, spoken word, comedy, and crafts.

Showcasing local talent Our Open Mic Nights are an opportunity for local artists of all kinds to share their talents with the community. Join us as a performer or attendee and cheer on your fellow performing artists and craft makers. 

Interested in hosting an Open Mic Night? We want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with your community and share your creativity. Please email team@asattci.org for more information, or fill out our volunteer form.

Join Us Queer's Gambit Chess Clubs are held the 1st Tuesday of each month from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at A Seat at the Table Books 9257 Laguna Springs Dr., Suite 130 Elk Grove, CA 95758. Ticket details are on the store's Eventbrite. 

What is the Queer's Gambit Chess Club? Queer's Gambit Chess Club offers casual match play in a friendly, welcoming environment. The name is a play on the Queen's Gambit, one of the oldest and still commonly used chess opening moves.

Open to all skill levels! We will have several chessboards available to use. Please feel free to bring your own chess board and timer if you have them! Age 16+ recommended. 

Interested in helping us with this event? Do you want to help mentor less experienced chess players? Are you interested in starting a youth version of this event? We want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with your community and share your knowledge. Please email manny.s@asattci.org for more information, or fill out our volunteer form.

Join Us Trivia Nights are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30 pm - 8 pm at A Seat at the Table Books 9257 Laguna Springs Dr., Suite 130 Elk Grove, CA 95758. Even months ( Ticket details are on the store's Eventbrite. 

What is a Trivia Night? Trivia Night is an 90-minute event where participants team up to answer questions from the host. Feel free to come with a team; we're also happy to help you find a group if you're coming solo!  Although we enjoy some friendly competition, trivia nights are beginner-friendly, and you can come just for the vibes or show up ready to crush the trivia! Some events are 18+ or for queer women+, so please check the event description when signing up!

Supporting our community Every other month, we hold a trivia night for queer women+ in our community to gather in a friendly community space. We also often partner with other organizations in our community for special Trivia Nights, with a portion of ticket sales being donated to their cause.

Interested in hosting a Trivia Night? We want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with your community, bring awareness to your cause or nonprofit, and make memories. Please email team@asattci.org for more information, or fill out our volunteer form.

Join Us Tea & Tales are held the 1st Monday of each month from 7:00 pm - 8:18 pm at A Seat at the Table Books 9257 Laguna Springs Dr., Suite 130 Elk Grove, CA 95758. Ticket details are on the store's Eventbrite. 

What is Tea & Tales? Tea & Tales is a peaceful 75-minute event in which our host, Abby Moreno, reads aloud while guests sip hot or iced tea. Coloring supplies are provided, and you are welcome to bring your own craft materials or quiet fidgets. This event is 13+ due to the content and nature of the books that may be selected. This is a ticketed event, and the cost includes your tea of choice from our cafe.

Connecting through storytelling A read-aloud for adults? YES! Across time and cultures, oral storytelling has been an essential part of creating and fostering community. Sharing this tradition by reading aloud as adults and by gathering to hear others read can help us calm our nervous systems, hear stories differently, build connections with others, and feel uplifted and supported in a very difficult world.

Interested in helping with Tea & Tales? We want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with your community. Please fill out our volunteer form.

Join Us Storytimes are held every Saturday from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm at A Seat at the Table Books 9257 Laguna Springs Dr., Suite 130 Elk Grove, CA 95758. Event details are on the store's Eventbrite. 

What is a Storytime? A Storytime is a30-minute event where a volunteer reads one or more children's books aloud at the store. Afterward, children are invited to participate in a craft project. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Reading for childhood development Reading aloud to children is proven to build empathy and literacy and help children develop a love of reading! 

Interested in reading at a Storytime? We need volunteers to lead storytimes! You can choose the books you'll read or use one of our prepared storytime kits. Please be ready to read two books to kids ages 0-7+ and lead a craft. Sign up at least two weeks in advance, and we'll reach out to finalize the details with you. Please fill out our volunteer form to sign up.

Join Us Resource Fairs are standalone events to uplift our community, bring awareness to a cause, and build connections with local businesses and nonprofits.

What is a Resource Fair? A Resource Fair is a multi-hour themed event that shares valuable information with the community. Local businesses and nonprofits will be present to answer questions, provide resources, and share what services they provide to residents.

Cultivating inclusion Our Resource Fairs cover a wide variety of topics. Past fairs include Family Resources, Family Health, DEI-Focused Hiring & Education, Standing with Immigrants, and Mind, Body, Spirit.

Interested in participating a Resource Fair? We want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with your community, promote services you offer, and help others. If you are interested in volunteering, tabling to promote your business, or even partnering with ASATTCI to host an event, please email teamteam@asattci.org for more information, or fill out our volunteer form.