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Brain & Body NightLife
September 21
Join NightLife for an on-going event series that explores the brain and body with mind-expanding talks, cutting edge demos, and yoga sessions around the museum.
All workshops presented by Yoga Tree and YogaWorks.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Mind-Expanding Talk
(African Hall)
- 8:30 pm, See a fascinating presentation by Dr. Helen Weng of UCSF, who uses MRIs and machine learning to study the brain during meditation.
Sunset Salutations
(Living Roof)
7:00 pm
Do some Sun(set) Salutations in a very special class taught by Robin Duryea.
*Weather Permitting
- Please note:
- Passes are required and available on a first come first serve basis as you enter the museum.
- Capacity is limited and Entry is not guaranteed.
- BYOYM - Bring Your Own Yoga Mat.
Underwater Yoga
(Coral Reef)
6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 pm
Inhale/Exhale with three separate classes the Philippine Coral Reef led by Martin Scott.
- Please note:
- Passes are required and available on a first come first serve basis as you enter the museum.
- Capacity is limited and Entry is not guaranteed.
- BYOYM - Bring your own Yoga Mat.
Yoga + Live DJ Set
(Piazza)
6:30, 7:30, & 8:30 pm
Downward Dog to a live DJ set by DJ HyFi. Class taught by Rebecca Rogers.
*No passes required. Capacity is limited and on a first come first serve basis.
Cutting-Edge Health Science
(Project Lab)
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Learn about neurological peripheral pain syndromes (like phantom limbs) with neuroscientist and long-time yoga practitioner Jason Bant of Stanford.
Feed your body wisely with holistic nutrition tips from Bauman College, Health Ade Kombucha, and Numi Tea between yoga sessions.
- Please note:
- Yoga class capacity is limited in each location and entry is not guaranteed.
- Living Roof and Coral Reef yoga sessions require passes which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 6 pm outside on the front building concourse.
Upcoming Brain & Body NightLife 2017 events:
- November 9th
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EXHIBIT UPDATE
- The Academy's Osher Rainforest will be closed for updates beginning September 5th and re-opening for NightLife on 10/12 with a brand new, immersive cave experience and many more exciting updates.
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NIGHTLIFE TIPS
- Thirsty? Each bar area features a unique seasonal cocktail—there are multiple bars throughout the museum.
- Special programs and lectures may have limited seating and admission will also be made available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.
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PLANETARIUM PASSES
- Planetarium passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Early event arrival is strongly recommended due to limited capacity and high demand for passes.
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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, The Terrace, 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.
Music
Planetarium Shows
Take a tour of the Universe with a sprinkling of the hottest news stories from astronomy and the space sciences!
Explore two of today’s greatest cosmic mysteries—dark matter and dark energy!
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