Access should not be contingent upon body size. Celebrate fat liberation and community with us at a Nightlife centered on making and taking space. Listen in on a thought-provoking discussion, shop a plus-size marketplace, join a fat-positive dance workshop, and more.

Sounds by Starfari

Check out Starfari's exclusive NightLife playlist on the NightLife Spotify page

Nightlife is supported by Local Motion® Vodka Sodas, light, refreshing, and simply made with vodka, carbonated water, and natural flavors. Grab Local Motion® at all bars throughout NightLife this year.

Music

Big Thick Energy - Dance Workshops at 7:30 and 8:30 PM

Big Thick Energy
Piazza
7:30 & 8:30 PM

Own the room with your dance moves. Kat Koenemann is bringing her signature Big Thick Energy workshops to NightLife. Join in and follow along with Kat’s low-impact, high-expression moves, or make up your own!

Panel Discussion - African Hall at 8:00pm

Panel Discussion
African Hall
8:00 PM

Come together for a candid discussion with California naturalist, Sadie Samuels, queer fat liberationist, Angelina Moles, and interdisciplinary artist and activist, Maia Scott. In this conversation, they will focus on the joys and challenges of taking and making space, and how we can increase accessibility to invite fat folks into a variety of activities and settings.

Fierce Fat Flea Market with FierceFatFemme

Fierce Fat Flea Market
Swamp
6 - 10 PM

The Fierce Fat Flea Market is coming to NightLife. Shop our first ever Fierce, Fat, Marketplace, a fat positive space for shopping and community connection, with local vendors curated by the FierceFatFemme herself. Featuring:

MakeArt with Maia Scott and MCD

MakeArt with Maia Scott and MCD
Science Today
6 - 10 PM

Embrace vulnerability and rechannel negative self-perceptions through a take-home MakeArt Kit from Maia Scott, in collaboration with our good friends at the Museum of Craft and Design.

NightLife rules, regs, and reminders

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.

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.

Gems and Minerals: Unearthed opens to the public at 8:30 pm. It is reserved for NightLife Plus guests from 6 - 8:30 pm.

Food and drink are not permitted in Osher Rainforest, Morrison Planetarium, or the Swamp.

Help everyone stay healthy: It's not required, but 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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