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NightLife: Santa Claude's Workshop
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Santa Claude is comin’ to town! Shop your heart away at our merry marketplace of gift-worthy treasures. Featuring over 45 local vendors, from San Francisco Bazaar, Sunset Mercantile, and more!
Music
Music - Jay Midnight
Sounds by Jay Midnight (Run the Record)
Check out Jay Midnight's exclusive NightLife playlist on the NightLife Spotify page
African Hall Vendors - Presented by SF Bazaar, Sunset Mercantile, and NightLife
Open while supplies last:
- BayCrafted
- Blue Seal Pottery
- The Chaga Company
- CocoTutti Chocolates
- Corbrae Smith
- Dream in Crystals
- Helvella Art
- Jakemakes
- Jamie Diy Art
- Jennifer Clifford
- Kristina Micotti
- Lemonade51o
- Mahal Scent
- Makenna Kwik
- Malisa Suchanya
- Mama Moon Botanicals
- Monique’s Ceramics Boutique
- MorninGloria’s
- Munespice
- The Odd Draw
- Offshore Sounds
- Pretty Fun Designs
- Raul D’Mauries
- Shelbe Shop
- Soap Cauldron
- Tiny Right Brain Designs
- Zeba
Swamp Vendors - Presented by SF Bazaar, Sunset Mercantile, and NightLife
Open while supplies last:
- Brigadeiro Sprinkles
- By The Beach Boutique
- CMG Woodwork
- CuAgMire Jewelry
- Ear to Ear Vintage
- Free Flow Botanicals
- Ginkgo Zee
- Gnome Bath and Body
- Handmade by Pmaccay
- HeartSFound
- Indigenous Luxury
- June or July
- Kismet Microcosm
- Kumalma
- Mama Laine’s Sweets
- Menmin Made
- Meridrop
- Pufferfish Press
- Rachel Diaz-Bastin
- Sam’s Gourmet Jams
- San Franpsycho
- Tide and Tied
Food & Drink - Check out the special Santa Claude Menu from Chef Rob and Mixmaster Jerremi Clark
Chef Rob’s Santa Claude Dinner Menu
- Holiday Ham Pizza
- Holiday Leftovers Sandwich
- Holiday Roast Beef
- Salmon En Croute
Mixmaster Jerremi Clark’s Santa Claude Cocktail Menu
- Milk & Cookies (Smores Espresso Martini)
- Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Chocolate Liqueur, cold brew, simple syrup, Graham cracker
- Garnish: Torched Marshmallow
- Naughty Or Spice
- Bourbon, Spiced Apple Syrup, Lemon, Apple Cider, Soda Water
- Garnish: Sliced Apple, Thyme, Cinnamon
- Rockin Around
- Tequila, Lime, Triple Sec, Agave, Cranberry, Orange, Pinch of Salt
- Garnish: Cranberries, Rosemary
- The Grinch
- Captain Morgan, Melon Liqueur, Lime, Pineapple, mango syrup, soda water
A few don’t-miss NightLife details
- 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
Join our planetarium presenter to explore the night sky above our planet's chilly poles.
Upcoming events
October 17th at 6:00 pm
NightLife’s reppin’ the YAY AREAAA with Bay Area history, music that slaps, and hella local love.
October 24th at 6:00 pm
See what’s revealed once the sun goes down and explore the nocturnal side of the Academy.
October 31st at 6:00 pm
Serve up your spookiest looks at NightLife's annual Halloween ex-drag-aganza. Featuring performances by Oaklash.
November 7th at 6:00 pm
Las puertas del más allá están abiertas. Join us in honoring departed souls in celebration of Día de los Muertos
November 14th at 6:00 pm
Explore the nocturnal side of the Academy and see what makes the museum at night different.
November 21st at 6:00 pm
Access should not be contingent upon body size. Celebrate fat liberation & community with us at NightLife.