Tip: This event often sells out, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance.

Get into the groove for this celebration of equality, self-expression, and San Francisco Pride!

In partnership with DoTheGay and Deep Eddy Vodka

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Drag Show
West Garden
8:45 - 9:45 PM

Join drag queen extraordinaire Heklina, co-founder of the internationally-acclaimed nightclub OASIS, for a drag show of fabulously unparalleled proportions.

Live Talks: Loud & Proud
African Hall

At 7:15 PM, Learn about the life and times of San Francisco disco icon Sylvester with biographer Joshua P. Gamson and guest speaker Marvin K. White of Glide Memorial.
At 8:15 PM, Catch a live talk to celebrate the first anniversary of 500 Queer Scientists, a project created by the Academy’s Dr. Lauren Esposito to raise the visibility of LGBTQ+ people (and allies) working in science.

Thursday Night Fever
Piazza
6 - 10 PM

Get down to the sounds of Brown Amy (Hard French) and Stanley Frank (Daytime Realness) and unleash your inner diva on a dance floor lit up like Studio 54.

Waves
Coral Reef
6 - 10 PM

Experience the celebratory, sexy stylings of DJs from Oakland’s exuberant Hella Gay Dance Party.

Pride Showcase
Project Lab
6 - 10 PM

Chat with members of our community from scientists to activists including Rainbow World Fund, Bridge HIV, oSTEM, and Stanford.

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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.