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Start your new year with a new skill at NightLife's annual salute to all things hands-on. From tips to make domestic life more blissful to tricks that will impress your friends to no end, explore the museum in search of DIY demos and workshops galore!
DJ set in the Coral Reef by DJ Jamie Jams.
21+ event, ID required for entry. 6:00-10:00 pm.
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Planetarium Shows
7:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Explore two of today’s greatest cosmic mysteries—dark matter and dark energy.
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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
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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
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