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After Dark Online
See for Yourself
Every Thursday Night • 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Adults Only (18+)
From our home to yours, we’re transmitting digital dispatches from After Dark at the Exploratorium. Tune in each week for a free online revue of thoughtful and innovative science, arts and perceptual experiences. From compelling conversation and hidden histories to hands-on how-tos and breaking science news, After Dark Online serves a cocktail of curiosity to supplement your screen time.
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Upcoming Events
After Dark Online: Houseplants
Thursday, January 28, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PST
The popularity of houseplants has grown steadily since shelter-in-place began. Learn more about the science of tending your own, the wide diversity and origin of indoor greenery, and meet some fellow fans of photosynthesizers.
After Dark Online: Shaping Landscapes
Thursday, February 4, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PST
Find out how Black Bay Area leaders, both past and present, have impacted and shaped local landscapes through changes to the physical environment and by advocating for equity in Black communities.
After Dark Online: The Universe
Thursday, February 18, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PST
How does our understanding of the origins of the universe continue to evolve? Hear from Black scientists and leaders working at the forefront of cosmology, forming and informing humans’ deepening grasp of the science of the universe.
After Dark Online: (Re)Collections
Thursday, February 25, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PST
Dig into archives and collections that celebrate, document, and preserve the history and lived experiences of Black Americans, and hear from the archivists, artists, and librarians who are bolstering the voices, culture, and stories of Black Americans.
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