DJ Jeff Stallings

This week we welcome back Jeff Stallings, resident DJ on the downtempo radio show Below Zero.  To kick off Festival de las Ciencias, Jeff's set this evening spotlights Latin-inspired electronic grooves, including the sounds of South America (Brazil and Argentina in particular), the Caribbean and Cuba, Mexico and Central America.  Jeff's musical mecca, the Mediterranean island of Ibiza, is famous as the international melting pot for these Latin sounds, from chillout to dance music, all inspired by ancient Spanish song forms, African rhythms and Afro-American harmonies.  He is thrilled to draw from his music library to share an entire evening of contemporary samba, mambo, tango, salsa and other traditional Latin forms.  In addition to his work with Below Zero, Jeff has played Mezzanine, 1015 Folsom, Swig and Harlot, and he co-founded the renown “REAL BAD” party now in its 21st year Folsom Street Fair weekend. 

Evidence of Evolution

Evidence of Evolution is a book that offers a new way to see and understand evolution and showcases specimens from the Academy.   Bridging the worlds of art and science, the book was a joint effort between photographer Susan Middleton and writer Mary Ellen Hannibal.  Susan Middleton’s photographs of specimens are beautiful in and of themselves, and evince her special way of creating an emotional connection between the viewer and the natural world.  Join them both for a talk on this unique publication.

Proceeds of the sale of this book go to support Academy research. 

The Mambo Romero Dancers

The Academy is pleased to feature a performance by The Mambo Romero Latin Dancers.  Entitled Midnight Mambo, the evening’s dance program is choreographed by troupe director Gabriel Romero.  It is based on the Mambo and the Cha-Cha-Cha and is a tribute to the sounds of Tito Puente and Celia Cruz. The Mambo Romero Latin Dancers represent an innovative, fluid and sexy style of dance; their goal is to present a unique and diverse performance style which reflects contemporary changes, but maintains the classic roots and essence of Mambo and Latin dance.  They have performed internationally, as well as in New York City and Los Angeles, at some of the world’s most prestigious Latin Music and Dance Festivals.

Festival de las Ciencias

This November 12th through 15th, join the California Academy of Sciences for Festival de las Ciencias a bilingual celebration of the sciences, and gain a new appreciation for our home planet—especially the amazing biodiversity of Central and South America. Our weekly NightLife event begins the weekend. Throughout the long weekend, the celebration will continue with salsa and mariachi performances, bilingual science presentations, and a scavenger hunt that will help visitors explore everything from the Costa Rican rainforest to the deep waters of the Galápagos Islands.

Planetarium

Fragile Planet
6:30 pm, 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm

Seating for planetarium shows is limited.  Passes will be distributed the night of the event on a first-come, first-served basis at the Planetarium.  Arrive early for the best chance of getting a seat.

NightLife VIP Tour

Want an entirely different NightLife experience? Join us on our NightLife VIP Tour. Tickets include admission to NightLife, a one-hour behind-the-scenes tour with a private viewing of the Academy's renowned gem and mineral collection and interaction with Academy researchers in the lab, express entry into the building, an open bar in a reserved cocktail area prior to the tour, VIP access to the Rainforest, and a reserved pass for the 8:30 Planetarium show.

$59.00/person – limited tickets available each week

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm (building closes at 10:00 pm)

For more information, please click here.

NightLife Private Lounge

Looking for a great space to celebrate landing that big account, throw a birthday party, or just gather with all your old friends, all while enjoying San Francisco’s most exciting Thursday night event?  Rent out the NightLife Private Lounge.  You’ll get early access to a premium private room with catering and bar service and access to our Thursday NightLife event.  For more booking information contact Dan Kalin at (415) 379-5837 or dkalin@calacademy.org.

NightLife Photos

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NightLife Video

Check out this NightLife playlist or subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see all of the latest videos from the Academy.

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