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How-To NightLife
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Start your new year with a new skill at NightLife's annual salute to all things hands-on. From tips to make domestic life more blissful to tricks that will impress your friends to no end, explore the museum in search of DIY demos and workshops galore!
DJ set in the Coral Reef by DJ Jamie Jams.
21+ event, ID required for entry. 6:00-10:00 pm.
Music
Planetarium Shows
6:30 pm
Discover how the stars can tell you where and when you are during a live show with Josh Roberts.
7:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Explore two of today’s greatest cosmic mysteries—dark matter and dark energy.
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Upcoming events
May 9th at 6:00 pm
See what’s revealed once the sun goes down and explore the nocturnal side of the Academy.
May 16th at 6:00 pm
Carnaval is taking over! Join the party and celebrate Latin American, Caribbean & Afrodiasporic cultures.
May 23rd at 6:00 pm
Why is California so special? Find out at the grand opening of our newest exhibit, California: State of Nature.
May 30th at 6:00 pm
Calling all creatures of the night! Explore the Academy's nocturnal side. Sounds by: DJ Mark Maiden.
June 6th at 6:00 pm
We’re bringing the spice at our hottest event of the year. Hear from spicy savants, sample fiery foods, & more.
June 13th at 6:00 pm
Honor Black contributions to global dance with a special Juneteenth edition of the Make History dance battle.