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Creatures of the night—the Academy has you covered. While we prepare to welcome you back to NightLife (in person) in 2021, you can join our free virtual NightSchool programs on Thursday evenings! Drop in for these informal online "classes" that bring an eclectic mix of science and culture to you. Streaming live Thursdays at 7 pm PT (and available as recordings afterwards) on the Academy’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Please note: The Academy is temporarily closed to the public until further notice. Learn more about our response to COVID-19.

Upcoming Events

January 7th at 7:00 pm

Get a head start on your resolution and learn about a few new species described by Academy researchers in 2020.

January 14th at 7:00 pm

Arctic explorers join us from the northern polar regions to talk about life found there.

January 21st at 7:00 pm

NightSchool dedicates a night to the often colorful, scale-winged moths and butterflies.

January 28th at 7:00 pm

Get a crash course in anthropology—from human evolution to human cultures, past and present.

Best of 2020 Livestreams

Get to know our new livestream series, Breakfast Club and NightSchool, with a list of 10 viewer favorites from 2020.

Join The Hive

Interested in a NightLife season pass? Join the Hive—the Academy's exclusive membership for ages 21-40. Perks include a ticket to Party After Dark, and more!

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