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Past Events

Photograph of a big, rusty cleat on a pier over San Francisco Bay.
After Dark: By the Sea

Thursday, August 15, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Oh buoy! Celebrate San Francisco’s undeniable connection to the ocean—come to our historic pier and learn what it means to be in, on, and around the beautiful Pacific.

 

After Dark: LASERs

Thursday, August 8, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Everyone knows that LASERs put on a good show, but what else can they do? Focus on the history of LASERs along with live demonstrations of their potential and power to wow.

 

After Dark: Beer

Thursday, August 1, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

How do water, yeast, grains, and hops combine to make such wonderfully different adult beverages? Learn about these ingredients and why San Francisco has been (and continues to be) a great location for brewing beer.

 

After Dark: Out of This World

Thursday, July 25, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

The most distant human-made object is over 13 billion miles from Earth . . . and counting. From the search for life to theoretical models of the future universe, discover what we’re learning about the most “out-there” parts of space.

 

After Dark: Lunar Lore

Thursday, July 18, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

What stories do we see in the night sky? Learn more about the science behind our night sky and how the moon and the stars have served as creative inspirations.

 

After Dark: Made for Space

Thursday, July 11, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Things built for space exploration have come a long way from Sputnik and dehydrated orange drink. From spacesuits to rovers, come get some insight into what goes into creating the objects needed for cosmic travel.

 

After Dark: Things That Go BOOM!

Thursday, July 4, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate July 4th with rumbling, roaring thunder, the explosive potential of science demonstrations, space travel, and spectacular explorations of other booming activities and exhibits.

 

Rainbow produced by light passing through a prism
After Dark: Pride

Thursday, June 27, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Fifty years after the Stonewall Riots in New York, and in conjunction with San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration, come commemorate and celebrate LGBT heritage and culture.

 

After Dark: Self-Styled

Thursday, June 20, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Get your hands on wearable designs,  catch a fabulous fashion show, or learn about how humans transform themselves with fashion. Come wearing the true you and celebrate the creative ways in which we adorn our physical forms.

 

After Dark: You Are What You Eat

Thursday, June 13, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Literally and metaphorically, we are what we eat. Explore how historical and current conditions shape our relationship to food and the ways in which we use food to express identity, community, values, status, and creativity.

 

After Dark: #SELFIE

Thursday, June 6, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

How do we represent ourselves through the literal—and metaphorical—filters of popular culture? Ponder the ways popular culture shapes us as individuals, then consider the spaces where we take back control.

 

After Dark: Mirror, Mirror

Thursday, May 30, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Mirrors, arguably the first “virtual reality” technology, lie at the intersection of nature, culture, and self-recognition. Reflect on the science of mirrors and reflection through a rich collection of exhibits and experiences at After Dark: Mirror, Mirror.

 

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