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NightLife in Space: The Moon
NightLife goes to the Moon and back, exploring the origins of space travel and the art it inspires.
Prepare for a night of visual and aural explorations as MUTEK.SF, a city-wide festival celebrating innovative electronic art and music, presents immersive fulldome shows in the planetarium and live performances and DJ sets throughout the museum.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Digi Lab: Live Talks
African Hall
- At 7:00 PM, “Envisioning Art in Space” with SMITH and Loft Orbital
- At 8:00 PM, “Space as Muse: Looking into the Cosmos for Inspiration” with Heather D’Angelo (Au Revoir Simone), Craig Dorety, and Eva Schlegel
- At 9:00 PM, Brad Bailey (NASA) on Community Development at the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI)
MUTEK Music Showcase I
Piazza
- At 6:00 PM, Piano Rain
- At 7:40 PM, Echo Beach
- At 8:50 PM, JOYFULTALK
MUTEK Music Showcase II
Coral Reef
- At 6:30 PM, Teeyam & Michael Claus
- At 8:00 PM, Michael Claus
- At 8:45 PM, Solpara
Lunar Illuminations
Project Lab
6:00 - 10:00 PM
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Chat with moon-minded experts from NASA’s Ames Research Center and check out lunar-leaning scientific illustrations from the Academy’s own Sean Edgerton.
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NIGHTLIFE TIPS
- Last entry for the Rainforest dome is at 7:45 pm. Please note: drinks are not allowed inside the Rainforest exhibit.
- Thirsty? Each bar area features a unique seasonal craft cocktail—there are multiple bars throughout the museum.
- Special programs and lectures may have limited seating and admission will be available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.
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PLANETARIUM PASSES
- Planetarium passes are required for the 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 pm shows.
- Passes are $3 each and may be purchased online or at the ticket window. Since shows do sell out, we always recommend buying in advance.
- The 6:30 pm live show is always free. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please arrive at the planetarium 15 minutes before your ticketed showtime for seating. We run a tight spaceship!
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FOOD & DRINK
- A variety of food options are available at NightLife from 6:00-9:30 pm, including The Academy Cafe and The Academy Cafe Food Cart located in the front lobby.
- Enjoy a different fresh seasonal "craft on draft" cocktail at each NightLife bar area designed by our resident mixologist Shane McKnight!
All bars accept cash and credit cards.
Music
Planetarium Shows
MUTEK San Francisco presents A/Visions 1, featuring a series of mind-bending audiovisual works.
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