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Kick back and unwind with soulful jazz in the aquarium presented by the legendary Fillmore Jazz Ambassadors. Featuring The Charles Unger Experience and DJ King Most.
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The Charles Unger Experience
Philippine Coral Reef
7:00 - 9:00 PM
- Grab a drink and head to the Philippine Coral Reef for live jazz by The Charles Unger Experience, curated by the Fillmore Jazz Ambassadors. A musical powerhouse in the Bay Area, Charles Unger has been shaking up jazz, R&B, soul, and world beat scenes for over four decades.
King Most’s Vibe Lounge
Piazza
6:00 - 10:00 PM
- Grab a seat in the Piazza for a special set from DJ King Most full of classic samples and new jazz. Lounge with friends, sway on the dance floor, and let the music take you for a ride.
Fillmore Jazz Ambassadors
Swamp
6:00 - 9:30 PM
- Stop by the Fillmore Jazz Ambassadors table and learn about the rich 150-year jazz legacy of San Francisco’s Fillmore District, known as the “Harlem of the West”. Hear how they're keeping jazz alive in the city and how you can get involved.
Available at the Swamp and Aquarium Bars:
The Fillmore 75
Gin, Honey Syrup, Lemon, Sparkling Champagne
Harlem of the West
Cognac, Triple Sec, Lemon, Honey Syrup
- NightLife guests are no longer required to provide proof of full vaccination or a recent negative test. We still strongly encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations, and to mask up indoors. As always, if you’re feeling under the weather, please NightLife another time. View health and safety information here.
- Last entry into the rainforest exhibit is 7:30 pm — our animals need their sleep.
- Morrison Planetarium is now open at NightLife with 4 showtimes. To maximize staff and guest safety, planetarium passes are required and capacity is limited. Passes are available online in advance for an additional $5 while supplies last to reserve a seat at a 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, or 9:30 pm planetarium show. Please see our FAQs for more details. (Please note: A limited number of standby seats will be available for all showtimes as space allows on a first-come, first-served basis. Food and drink are not permitted inside the planetarium.)
- Beverages are available at various bars throughout the building, but food must be enjoyed outdoors or in the Academy Café only.
- NightLife is for adults 21+ only. Valid, physical photo ID required.
- Still have Qs? See our FAQs here.
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