NightLife Lounge
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Kick back and unwind with soulful jazz in the aquarium presented by the legendary Fillmore Jazz Ambassadors. Featuring The Charles Unger Experience and DJ King Most.

Music

 

Jazz in the Reef - The Charles Unger Experience
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The Charles Unger Experience
Philippine Coral Reef
7:00 - 9:00 PM

King Most's Vibe Lounge
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King Most’s Vibe Lounge
Piazza
6:00 - 10:00 PM

  • Grab a seat in the Piazza for a special set from DJ King Most full of classic samples and new jazz. Lounge with friends, sway on the dance floor, and let the music take you for a ride.
Fillmore Jazz Ambassadors
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Fillmore Jazz Ambassadors
Swamp
6:00 - 9:30 PM

  • Stop by the Fillmore Jazz Ambassadors table and learn about the rich 150-year jazz legacy of San Francisco’s Fillmore District, known as the “Harlem of the West”. Hear how they're keeping jazz alive in the city and how you can get involved.
Specialty Cocktails in the Swamp and Aquarium - Fillmore 75 and Harlem of the West
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Available at the Swamp and Aquarium Bars:

The Fillmore 75
Gin, Honey Syrup, Lemon, Sparkling Champagne

Harlem of the West
Cognac, Triple Sec, Lemon, Honey Syrup

A few don't-miss NightLife details...
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  • NightLife guests are no longer required to provide proof of full vaccination or a recent negative test. We still strongly encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations, and to mask up indoors. As always, if you’re feeling under the weather, please NightLife another time. View health and safety information here.
  • Last entry into the rainforest exhibit is 7:30 pm — our animals need their sleep.
  • Morrison Planetarium is now open at NightLife with 4 showtimes. To maximize staff and guest safety, planetarium passes are required and capacity is limited. Passes are available online in advance for an additional $5 while supplies last to reserve a seat at a 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, or 9:30 pm planetarium show. Please see our FAQs for more details. (Please note: A limited number of standby seats will be available for all showtimes as space allows on a first-come, first-served basis. Food and drink are not permitted inside the planetarium.)
  • Beverages are available at various bars throughout the building, but food must be enjoyed outdoors or in the Academy Café only.
  • NightLife is for adults 21+ only. Valid, physical photo ID required.
  • Still have Qs? See our FAQs here.

Planetarium Shows

6:30 pm, 7:30 pm

Explore the immense scale of the known Universe in this live presentation that leaves Earth far behind.

8:30 pm, 9:30 pm

Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.

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Upcoming events

May 2nd at 6:00 pm

Feel the beat of connection through the power of musical instruments.

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

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.