Thursday Nightlife & 20s Social at the California Academy of Sciences

Join The Connections Collective as we explore NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences!

Every Thursday, CalAcademy hosts NightLife, a 21+ evening event where you can explore the museum after hours, enjoy live music, and see wildlife in a whole new light, without the usual daytime crowds. You'll get to roam the entire museum freely, check out the exhibits, and connect with other 20-somethings looking to make new friends.

This event is designed to support the unique experiences of those in their twenties, especially those navigating mental health conditions. We know reaching out and making new friends can be challenging, so we’ve created an event that makes it easy to relax, connect, and enjoy a fun activity together.

Event Details:
NightLife is from 6:00-10:00pm with the last entry at 9:00pm. Since I know there might be a decent amount of people coming from the South Bay, let's plan to meet there at 6:45pm to allow time for travel and traffic.

We’re aiming for the 7:30pm planetarium show, but keep in mind that those tickets can sell out quickly. If you aren't able to make it right at 6:45pm, no worries - I can send you your ticket so you can meet us inside when you arrive.

After we have explored all we want to, there are lots of fun restaurants around that we can go to for a quick bite and to hang out.

Learn more about CalAcademy NightLife here: https://www.calacademy.org/nightlife

Ticket Price:
Tickets are $25 + $5 for a planetarium pass, making it $30 total. The planetarium is a 75-foot immersive dome that takes you through outer space and Earth’s natural systems. It is a really cool experience that is 100% worth the extra $5.

Registration:
Since this is a ticketed event, please try to RSVP as soon as possible. I will be purchasing the tickets, and they do sometimes run out which is why RSVPing early is important.

Your spot isn’t confirmed until you Venmo $30 to @oliviaheffernan13, which covers your ticket and planetarium pass. Be sure to do this when you sign up.

Once at the event, everything else is free unless you choose to purchase food or drinks. If cost is a barrier, please reach out—we don’t want finances to prevent you from attending!

Parking & Transportation:
If you're coming from the South Bay, please feel free to use the message board below to coordinate carpools.

The best public transit option is to take BART and transfer to Muni. You can find all the transportation and parking details here:
https://www.calacademy.org/getting-here

What to Bring:

• A valid photo ID (NightLife is 21+)
• Comfortable shoes for walking around
• Warm clothes because SF can get pretty cold at night
• Optional: money for drinks or snacks inside

Before the Event:
I’ll send out my phone number before the event. Whether you venture solo or bring a friend, this will be a very low-stress experience and we’ll make sure everyone feels included and welcome.

If you have any questions, feel free to message me on Meetup! I'm looking forward to exploring with all of you!