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NightLife Remix: Track 3
Buy ahead to skip the line and save on tickets. 21+.
Bring the hype for underground rap pioneer MURS as he takes center stage, with an opening set from multifaceted hometown hip-hop artist Z-Man.
Plus, Catch a DJ set from CUFFIN’ All Thangs R&B Party SF
Mellow Sessions with Friction Quartet
And rock the mic in the KALW Karaoke Lounge
Check out the NightLife Remix: Track 3 Mixtape on the NightLife Spotify page
Co-presented by Amoeba Music, KALW, Local Motion® Vodka Sodas, and Mellow Sessions
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Join us at the rest of our NightLife Remix events this August.
Music
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The Floor
Piazza
6:00 - 10:00 PM
- Expect to hear your favorites, past and present. We’re talkin throwbacks, singalongs, slow jams, b-sides, and remixes when CUFFIN’ All Thangs R&B Party SF takes over the dancefloor.
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Deep Cuts
Philippine Coral Reef
7:00 - 9:00 PM
- Take the plunge and join Friction Quartet for a one-of-a-kind performance in front of one of the deepest and largest living coral displays in the world.
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KALW Karaoke Lounge
East Garden
7:30 - 10:00 PM
- Is it your time to shine? Step out into the East Garden to karaoke the night away with our friends from KALW radio.
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NightLife SwampMeet
Swamp
6:00 - 10:00 PM
- Browse and shop through a swampful of local vendors and artists curated by In The Black SF.
- Featuring:
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The Menu Drinks and Bites from Liquid Happiness and Chef Rob
At The Swamp & Aquarium Bars:
- "Have A Nice Life" - Rum, midori, pineapple, lime, bitters
At the Terrace Cafe (West Garden):
- Guac and Chips $12
- house made tri-colored tortillas, house made guacamole
- Nachos $14
- House made tri-colored tortillas, pico de gallo, jalapenos, black beans, guacamole, crema - add chipotle chicken +$6
- Tacos 2 for $12 or 3 for $16
- Chicken tacos - pulled chicken, salsa verde, cilantro
- Vegan tacos - portobello, bell peppers, onions, vegan crema
- Flatbreads $16
- Hawaiian BBQ - pulled pork, pineapple, red onion
- BBQ Ranch Veggie - shrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, red onion
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Smores Tartlet $12
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- NightLife is for adults 21+ only. Valid, physical photo ID required.
- Last entry into Osher Rainforest is 7:30 pm — our animals need their sleep.
- Gems and Minerals Unearthed opens to the public at 8:30 pm. It is reserved for NightLife Plus guests from 6 - 8:30 pm.
- Morrison Planetarium passes are available online in advance for $5 each while supplies last. Showtimes are 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 pm. 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 in Osher Rainforest, Morrison Planetarium, or the Swamp.
- While not required, we encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and to mask up indoors. If you’re feeling sick or have been in close contact with someone who has recently tested positive for COVID-19 or another respiratory virus, please visit another time. View our health and safety page.
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