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Dive into the fascinating world of coral reefs in the Academy's award-winning, all-digital planetarium show.
Esteemed guests, gather 'round! The Steinhart Aquarium is about to hit the big 1-0-0! To celebrate this dazzling milestone, we're turning back the clock and partying like it's 1923. So dust off those fedoras and shimmy into your flapper dresses because we're embarking on a grand voyage to the roaring twenties. Inside our sea speakeasy, you can dance the Charleston to live jazz, solve "The Case of Butterball the Missing Manatee," and much more! Let loose and bask in a century of aquatic wonder and scientific innovation. It’ll be the cat’s pajamas (or shall we say the shark’s pajamas).
Featuring special era-themed performances by the Kev Choice Ensemble
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The Razzle Dazzle
Piazza
7pm, 8pm, and 9pm (30 minute sets)
Lace up those dancin' shoes and cut a rug as Oakland’s very own Kev Choice Ensemble sets the mood just right. Known for performing globally with artists like Ms. Lauryn Hill, Goapele, and Too $hort (to name a few) Kev Choice Ensemble is stepping outside their norm of hip hop and modern jazz to transport you back to an era when Charleston was king, and the speakeasies were hoppin'.
Century of the Steinhart
African Hall
8:00 PM
The Case of the Missing Manatee
Location Unknown! (Start in the lobby)
6 - 9 PM
The Boardwalk
Grand Hall
6 - 9 PM
Secret Cove
Aquarium Level
Little Bites & Libations
Food is available for purchase at the Academy Café and cocktails are available at bars located throughout the museum.
Specialty Cocktails
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Dive into the fascinating world of coral reefs in the Academy's award-winning, all-digital planetarium show.
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Gear up for the first ever NightLifeCon! Featuring all things anime, comics, and sci-fi.
Explore the nocturnal side of the Academy and see what makes the museum at night different.
Explore the Academy at night alongside nearly 60,000 live animals.
We’re kicking off our music series with homegrown movement maker LaRussell & the surf rock sounds of 3LH.
Be transported by the grunge punk stylings of Margaritas Podridas and psychedelic rock sounds of opener Fauxes.
Underground rap pioneer MURS takes center stage, with an opening set from multifaceted hometown artist Z-Man.
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