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Past Events
After Dark: See for Yourself
Thursday, May 26, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Spark your curiosity at After Dark! Fuel up with a cocktail and prepare to roam free through six spacious outdoor and indoor spaces.
After Dark: How to Die in Space
Thursday, May 19, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Discover the many wonders—and the myriad dangers—of our universe. Back on Earth, we’ll hit the rainbow lights and open our doors, inviting you to take your imagination out to play.
After Dark: Double Horizon Opening
Thursday, May 12, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Get a special preview of the newest Black Box installation, Lia Halloran’s Double Horizon, an immersive three-screen video installation that envelopes the viewer in the artist's portrait of Los Angeles.
After Dark: Sound and Music
Thursday, May 5, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Discover the full spectrum of sound and music through our exhibits and an extended musical performance by Awesöme Orchestra.
After Dark: Dark Matter
Thursday, April 28, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
How does our understanding of the origins of the universe continue to expand and evolve? What tools and theories continue to push our understanding into further realms? Explore with us at After Dark!
After Dark: Discover Wonder
Thursday, April 21, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Spark your curiosity at After Dark! As the Sun sets, we’ll hit the rainbow lights, turn the music up, and open our doors, inviting you to take your imagination out to play. Be ready to bring fresh eyes to old favorites and uncover phenomenal new experiences.
After Dark: Trees
Thursday, April 14, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Experience an array of perspectives from artists, scientists, and Indigenous cultures in admiration of megaflora that sustain our environment.
After Dark: See for Yourself
Thursday, April 7, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Spark your curiosity at After Dark! Fuel up with a cocktail and prepare to roam free through six spacious outdoor and indoor spaces.
After Dark: Trans Day of Visibility
Thursday, March 31, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Celebrate transgender individuals in STEAM fields and the diversity of human expression, and explore the cultural and scientific context for transgender experiences.
After Dark: Conversations About Landscape
Thursday, March 24, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Join Lil Milagro Henriquez, Executive Director of Mycelium Youth Network, and Debbie Raphael, Director of the San Francisco Department of Environment, to learn about their approaches and inspirations, and how they believe we can make radical progress on climate change.
After Dark: Wondrous Fungus
Thursday, March 17, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
Tonight, discover some fun facts about the beautiful, diverse, and curious fungus kingdom, including mushrooms, yeasts, and molds.
After Dark: Math Art
Thursday, March 10, 2022 • 6:00–10:00 p.m. PT
From the transcendence of pi to the psychedelia of fractals, we’ll highlight visual art, music, and geometric curiosites based on creative mathematical exploration.
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