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Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.
Sashay into a night of greatness and glam as we celebrate the undeniable impact and artistry of drag. Kiki with Bay Area drag royalty as they take over NightLife in an evening full of show stopping performances, make-up tutorials, a pop-up marketplace, and more!
Sounds by Mama Celeste
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Lipsync Lounge
Piazza
Shop, Swap, and Pop
Swamp
6 - 10 PM
Timeless Drag
Science Today
8:00 PM
Learn about the long and beautiful history of drag as an art form in San Francisco with short talks from the GLBT Historical Society and Kristi Yummykochi of the Rice Rockettes.
Wish Tree
Curiosity Grove
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Write down your most desired wishes and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will bless them and make them become true.
VERA! In Space
Planetarium
6:30 & 7:30
The intergalactic library is OPEN. Join the one and only VERA! as they read the Universe in a hilariously unfiltered live commentary of our planetarium show Tour of the Universe. Don’t be late: shows are in session at 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Pro-tip: secure your spot by buying a planetarium pass with your NightLife ticket in advance (seats are limited).
In The Academy Cafe: TBD
At The Swamp & Aquarium Bars: TBD
A few don't-miss NightLife details:
Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.
Explore the immense scale of the known Universe in this live presentation that leaves Earth far behind.
Delightful NightLife news, delivered weekly.
Share in the rich culture, art, and stories of Falaṡṭīn (Palestine).
Expect the unusual as art and nature collide at this NightLife celebrating the new BigPicture exhibition.
NightLife just got a whole lot cuter! Join us for a night of fuzzy fun with Muttville, Ramon Puppetry, and more!
Explore the Academy at night alongside nearly 60,000 live animals.
NightLife’s reppin’ the YAY AREAAA with Bay Area history, music that slaps, and hella local love.
See what’s revealed once the sun goes down and explore the nocturnal side of the Academy.
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