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Past Events
After Dark: Life Out of Balance

Thursday, December 12, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

How can we reverse the course of our ecological impact and move toward a more sustainable future? Hear from leading scientists about the latest in resilience, sustainability, and environmental science education.

 

After Dark: Glow

Thursday, December 5, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Keep the early dark of this winter’s night at bay with light, color, and warmth. Excite your atoms at Glow, our annual festival of ebullient lights and subtle glows celebrating the close of the year.

 

After Dark: Nonsense Machines

Thursday, November 21, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Leave your common sense at the door and indulge in a night of nonsense in celebration of the opening of Curious Contraptions—including two performances by Maywa Denki,  foremost purveyors of nonsense machines.

 

After Dark: From the Farm

Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

From livestock to grapes, come learn some of the science involved in growing the world’s food. And don’t forget to taste the bounty at our science-of-food program, Pairings.

After Dark: Matters of Fact

Thursday, November 7, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

How can we know the truth? Do facts matter? Learn about the anchors of scrupulous science and diligent data, how they can be exploited, and tools to find the facts for yourself.

 

After Dark: Hallowe'en

Thursday, October 31, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

It’s no trick—just a refreshingly nerdy Halloween treat. Join us for a night filled with fun and spooky Bay Area favorites including Nerd Nite, Awesome Orchestra, and Odd Salon. Costumes highly encouraged.

 

After Dark: It's Alive!

Thursday, October 24, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Sometimes life is hard to observe. Discover what you’ve been missing: use scientific tools to investigate living things of all different sizes, the ecosystems they inhabit, and the processes they share.

 

After Dark: Earthquakes

Thursday, October 17, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Drop, cover, and hold on...to After Dark: Earthquakes, where we’ll commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta quake and look ahead to the latest in earthquake preparation, safety research, and building practices.

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After Dark: Future Foods

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

From plant-based proteins to robotics in food production, what and how we eat is changing rapidly. Explore what’s new in our diets and go deep at Pairings: Hacking Food. 

 

After Dark: Cells to Self

Thursday, October 3, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Come see what you’re made of at Cells to Self, our new exhibit collection—from the environmental awareness of bacteria to human heart cells beating in response to electricity.

After Dark: Nature's Cabaret

Thursday, September 26, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Enter nature’s cabaret and encounter the high drama of nature. Broaden your perspective with artworks that consider how we as humans view this natural world and shape it in our own image.

 

After Dark: Transportation Revolution

Thursday, September 19, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

How has transportation evolved over time, and how does this evolution move toward a sustainable transportation ecology? Learn more about how transit technology has advanced to respond to both current and anticipated future needs.

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