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After Dark Online
See for Yourself
Every Thursday Night • 7:00–8:00 p.m. PT
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: Earth Day
Thursday, April 22, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PT
Join us as we look toward our local landscapes, celebrating and highlighting the work of organizations exposing inequitable impacts of climate change and advocating for environmental justice.
After Dark Online: Forever Chemicals
Thursday, April 29, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PT
Chemicals found in products we use and wear have impacts on our bodies and can compound stressors such as COVID-19 and climate-related events. Learn about toxic “forever” chemicals and what we can do about them.
After Dark Online: Stories from Chinatown
Thursday, May 6, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PT
San Francisco's Chinatown exists as a dynamic community of families and individuals cultivating tradition and nurturing social progress. Join filmmaker James Q. Chan as he shares his current documentary project, Chinatown Stories: You are Here.
After Dark Online: Sustainable Energy
Thursday, May 13, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PT
Explore technologies designed to harness renewable energy sources and lower the carbon footprint of energy use—virtually step onboard a self-sufficient hydrogen-powered vessel and inside the sustainable Exploratorium building to find out more about the science behind them.
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Tinkering at Home
Tinkering is an active, hands-on approach to learning about the world. Try this collection of prompts using everyday materials.
Remember when something wonderful happened… and it was science?
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