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In the past century we’ve learned a lot about the moon and some of the facts are even stranger than the legends.
The creatures come out at NightLife as the Academy transforms into a spine-tingling and outrageous night of supernatural science (Costumes encouraged!). Please note: This event often sells out. We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
Performance by Heklina & friends
Music by DJ Omar Perez
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Drag Show & Costume Contest
West Garden
8:45 pm
For this special Halloween edition, drag queen extraordinaire Heklina hosts our annual Halloween drag show and costume contest outside on the West Garden stage, featuring Loma Prietta, Elsa Touche, and Landa Lakes.
FrightLife Cinema
African Hall
7:00, 8:00, & 9:00 pm
Step inside a spooky haunted movie theater playing a reel of cursed movie clips from Balboa Theater’s favorite scary (and scary bad) films, hosted by local horror legend Lord Blood-Rah. Grab refreshments in the theater “lobby” and play some of the Pacific Pinball Museum’s scariest machines.
Reimagine Presents: “Ghost Stories” Comedy Showcase
Science Today
7:30-8:30pm
Gather for a creepy round of Reimagine End of Life Festival's “Ghost Stories," a live storytelling and stand-up comedy event exploring experiences with the afterlife and the things that haunt us. Featuring comics: Anica Cihla, Kaseem Bentley, Mikey Walz, Micheal Foulk and Dara Kosberg.
Reimagine Presents: Dia De Los Muertos Altar
Coral Reef
6p - 10p
Downstairs in the aquarium, Reimagine End of Life Festival inhabits the Philippine Coral Reef with a colorful interactive Dia de Los Muertos altar that you can creatively contribute to.
Creatures of the NightLife Showcase
Project Lab
6p - 10p
Curious spirits can learn about spiders, scorpions, and other creepy creatures with Academy scientists while enjoying Halloween-themed spirits and cocktails of their own.
Please note: This event often sells out. We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
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NIGHTLIFE TIPS
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PLANETARIUM PASSES
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COSTUME AND MASK POLICY
Event attendees are encouraged to dress in costumes for this event. For the safety and enjoyment of our guests, please keep these guidelines in mind:
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FOOD & DRINK
All bars accept cash and credit cards.
In the past century we’ve learned a lot about the moon and some of the facts are even stranger than the legends.
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores the past, present, and future of our Solar System.
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Explore the Academy at night alongside nearly 40,000 live animals.
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