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Metamorphosis NightLife
This week, NightLife invites you to experience the art and science of transformation—inside and out.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
*Please make sure to bring your favorite yoga mat to use through out the night!
Deep Sea Yoga
(Coral Reef)
6:30 - 9:00pm, Roll out a yoga mat in front of the world’s deepest indoor coral reef during two 45 minute sessions hosted by Yoga Flow SF. Then learn about acoustics and the science of sound vibrations with a special acoustic singing bowl demonstration at 8:30 pm.
- 6:30 - First session
- 7:30 - Second session
- 8:30 - Singing Bowl Demonstration
*Space in the Coral Reef is limited and will be available to guests on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dynamic Yoga
(Piazza)
8:00 - 9:00pm, Enjoy a dynamic yoga practice led by Jenn Perell of Live Weal while immersed in the sonic landscapes of DJ HyFi.
The Science of Transformation
(Project Lab)
6:00 - 10:00pm, Learn about the transformative effects of nature, yoga and more in the project lab from the following groups:
- Yoga and the spine with bioengineers - UC Berkeley BioE program
- Insect metamorphosis and sonic vibrations created by birds - Academy researcher Lauren Amundson.
- Tadpole Metamorphosis - Kelly Miller, UC Berkeley
- BioMechanics - UC Berekley
Healthful Habits
(Swamp)
6:00 - 10:00pm Enjoy samples of good-for-you snacks, smells, and sips with Luna Bar, Young Living Essential Oils, Revive Kombucha, Brilliant Elixers.
DJ HyFi spinning in the Piazza from 6:00 - 10:00pm
FOOD & DRINK
A variety of food options are available at NightLife from 6:00-9:30 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.
6:00-10:00 pm, Discover a world of dazzling live animals and shimmering scientific specimens in Color of Life
PLANETARIUM UPDATE
Please note: Planetarium seating is limited . Admission is available to NightLife guests on a first-come, first-served basis. No passes required. We recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to showtime.
PLEASE BE ADVISED
Special programs and lectures may have limited seating and admission will be made available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.
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