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Mind & Body NightLife
Feed your mind and body this week as NightLife brings you the best in wellness and mental stimulation.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Raw Food Demos & Cannabis Oils (African Hall)
- 7:00 pm, Stretch the mind while picking up cooking tips during a raw food demo by Ayurvedic Health. Plus, take home your very own culinary creations!
- 8:00 pm, Learn how high-quality cannabis oils are used to naturally treat cancer, PTSD, and more with Constance Pure Botanical Extracts.
Yoga Workshop (Piazza)
- 7:30 pm, Breathe deep during a pop-up yoga workshop led by Jenn Perell of Live Weal, accompanied by the chill beats of DJ HyFi. *A limited amount of yoga mats will be provided, we encourage you to bring your own.
Wellness Snacks (Swamp)
- 6:00-9:00 pm, Nosh on healthy snacks from Whole Foods (and others!) while sipping on a craft cocktail.
Music by DJ Britt Govea of (((FolkYEAH!))).
Note: NightLife planetarium passes are distributed to visitors on a first-come first-served basis.
Food & Drink:
A variety of food options are available at NightLife from 6-9:30pm, including The Terrace and pop-up cafe 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!
Note: All bars accept cash and credit cards.
Exhibit Times:
- 6:00-7:45 pm, Osher Rainforest—a lush, four-story rainforest that's teeming with life.
NightLife VIP Tour, Private Lounge, & Group Bookings:
- Looking for behind-the-scenes access? Join us for a NightLife VIP Tour.
- Need a great space to throw a party? Rent out the NightLife Private Lounge. Contact: David Nemoyten (415) 379-5499 / dnemoyten@calacademy.org
- Have a group of 10 or more? Contact groupsales@calacademy.org or click here for more information.
Music
Planetarium Shows
Join Josh Roberts for a tour of the trials, technology, and tribulations that are part of life beyond Earth.
Discover how life is connected in Habitat Earth, our latest original planetarium show.
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Upcoming events
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