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NightLife Remix: Track 4
Buy ahead to skip the line and save on tickets. 21+.
Get ready to close out NightLife Remix with the serene soul vibes of Madison McFerrin and otherworldly Oakland-based opener Dani Offline.
Plus, Catch DJ sets from Soulovely, Lady Ryan, and more
Mellow Sessions with Changüí Academy
And rock the mic in the KALW Karaoke Lounge
Check out the NightLife Remix: Track 4 Mixtape on the NightLife Spotify page
Co-presented by Amoeba Music, KALW, Local Motion® Vodka Sodas, Mellow Sessions, and Noise Pop
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Join us at the rest of our NightLife Remix events this August.
Music
The Floor
Piazza
6 - 10 PM
- Catch the undeniable vibes from Lady Ryan and Aima the Dreamer’s Soulovely DJ crew.
The Show
West Garden
- 7:30 PM - Kick off the show with Oakland-based songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Dani Offline.
- 8:30 PM - Close out the NightLife Remix season with the serene soul vibes of Madison McFerrin.
Deep Cuts
Philippine Coral Reef
- 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Take the plunge and join Changüí Academy for a one-of-a-kind performance in front of one of the deepest and largest living coral displays in the world.
KALW Karaoke Lounge
East Garden
7:30 - 10:00 PM
Is it your time to shine? Step out into the East Garden to karaoke the night away with our friends from KALW radio.
NightLife SwampMeet
Swamp
6:00 - 10:00 PM
- Browse and shop through a swampful of local vendors and artists curated by Moment x SJMADE.
- Featuring:
- Snag some stickers from each shop designed exclusively for this event. Plus, go on a special Animal Crossing-themed scavenger hunt through the museum curated by Caoculator for a discount on her Academy-themed stickers!
The Menu - Drinks and Bites from Liquid Happiness and Chef Rob
At The Swamp & Aquarium Bars:
- "OMW"
- Peach infused vodka, green tea, lemon juice, peach puree
At the Terrace Cafe (West Garden):
- Guac and Chips $12
- house made tri-colored tortillas, house made guacamole
- Nachos $14
- House made tri-colored tortillas, pico de gallo, jalapenos, black beans, guacamole, crema - add chipotle chicken +$6
- Tacos 2 for $12 or 3 for $16
- Chicken tacos - pulled chicken, salsa verde, cilantro
- Vegan tacos - portobello, bell peppers, onions, vegan crema
- Flatbreads $16
- Hawaiian BBQ - pulled pork, pineapple, red onion
- BBQ Ranch Veggie - shrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, red onion
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Smores Tartlet $12
- 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.
- Gems and Minerals Unearthed opens to the public at 8:30 pm. It is reserved for NightLife Plus guests from 6 - 8:30 pm.
- 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.
- Food and drink are not permitted in Osher Rainforest, Morrison Planetarium, or the Swamp.
- While not required, 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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