Cosmic NightLife

Expand your mind as NightLife hosts an out-of-this-world lineup of "cosmo talks" presented by Wonderfest!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Cosmo Talks presented by Wonderfest
(African Hall)

7:00 pm, “Challenges and Mysteries of Planetary Exploration” with planetary scientist Chris McKay of NASA Ames Research Center
—As we explore the many worlds in our own Solar System, we are continually surprised. Challenges and mysteries remain: the most interesting of which is the question of life.

7:45 pm, “If We’re Not Alone, When Will Earthlings Find ET?” with SETI@Home Chief Scientist Dan Werthimer
—The Fermi Paradox asks, “If extraterrestrial intelligence is common in the cosmos, then where is everybody?” Current and future SETI projects, including the new $100-million Breakthrough Foundation Listen project, may finally provide an answer.

8:30 pm, “A Universe of Universes? Reflections on Life and the Cosmos" with Alex Filippenko, Professor of Astronomy at UC Berkeley
—The laws of physics, as well as cosmic statistics, may imply the existence of multiple universes, only a small minority of which could be suitable for the development of complexity and life as we know it. Come hear arguments favoring the existence of a “multiverse," of which our Universe is one special member.

Space Trivia
(Piazza)
7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 pm, Don’t miss your chance to show off your cosmic knowledge with three rousing rounds of space trivia from Brainstormer Trivia!

Space Crafts
(Swamp)
6:00-10:00 pm, If aliens do exists, then what do they look like? In this hand-sewing workshop GoGo Craft will teach you how to design your very own alien or space-themed fabric plushie.

DJ set in the Coral Reef by The BeDazzlers

FOOD & DRINK
A variety of food options are available at NightLife from 6-9:30 pm, including The Academy Cafe, The Terrace located in the West Garden, 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.

EXHIBIT TIMES
6:00-7:45 pm, Osher Rainforest—explore a lush, four-story rainforest that's teeming with life.

6:00-9:30 pm, Marvel at colossal whale skeletons in Whales: Giants of the Deep

6:00-10:00 pm, Discover a world of dazzling live animals and shimmering scientific specimens in Color of Life

PLEASE BE ADVISED

• Planetarium passes are distributed to visitors on a first-come first-served basis.
• Special programs and lectures may have limited seating and admission will also be made available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.