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Please note: Claude will be off exhibit on Oct. 9 as he gets his standard health checkup with our skilled veterinary team.
NightLife of the Party
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Party on with highly-acclaimed hip hop artists Aceyalone and L*Roneous as they take center stage for an electrifying live performance you won’t want to miss. Plus, catch mixology demos by Liquid Happiness, a hip hop talk by Dregs One of the History of the Bay Podcast, and more.
Music
Music - Aceyalone and L*Roneous LIVE
The Show
Piazza
Start the year on a high note with an unparalleled performance by Aceyalone and L*Roneous, who are kicking off their tour with a very special NightLife show.
- 6:00 PM - DJ Infinxite
- 7:15 PM - Cyph4
- 8:00 PM - L*Roneous
- 8:45 PM - Aceyalone
Live Talks - In The Mix with Dregs One & Liquid Happiness
In The Mix
African Hall
- 7:30 PM - Unleash your inner mixologist a live mixology demo by Liquid Happiness & Diageo Hospitality Partners Mohammed Zagha and Grady Lee. Learn how to expertly create two unique craft cocktails utilizing Don Julio Blanco Tequila and Ketel One Vodka (These cocktails will also be available at the bar, of course).
- 8:15 PM - Always remember: Music slaps and food smacks. And nobody knows how to make hip hop that absolutely slaps like Bay area musicians. Join Dregs One, host of the History of the Bay Podcast, to learn about the genesis of the Bay Area hip-hop scene, from the 80s to present day, and discover our long legacy of iconic beats.
A few don't-miss NightLife details:
- 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.
Planetarium Shows
8:30 pm, 9:30 pm
Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.
6:30 pm, 7:30 pm
Take a tour of the Universe with a sprinkling of the hottest news stories from astronomy and the space sciences!
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Upcoming events
October 10th at 6:00 pm
Explore the Academy at night alongside nearly 60,000 live animals.
October 17th at 6:00 pm
NightLife’s reppin’ the YAY AREAAA with Bay Area history, music that slaps, and hella local love.
October 24th at 6:00 pm
See what’s revealed once the sun goes down and explore the nocturnal side of the Academy.
October 31st at 6:00 pm
Everyone’s entitled to one good scare–serve up your spookiest looks at NightLife. With performances by Oaklash.
November 14th at 6:00 pm
Explore the nocturnal side of the Academy and see what makes the museum at night different.