SAN FRANCISCO (January 28, 2009) – Every Thursday night, beginning on February 12, the Academy will transform into a lively venue filled with provocative science, music, mingling, and cocktails, as visitors get a chance to explore the museum at night. NightLife events run from 6-10pm, and are open to adults ages 18 and up. Entertainment and a bar stocked with food and drinks available for purchase will be set up in a given area of the museum each week. The location of the bar and entertainment will rotate on a regular basis, placing the pulse of the party in different locations throughout the year. Visitors will be able to explore the rest of the Academy's exhibits as well – from the fish, snakes and other creatures in the aquarium, to the dioramas and live penguins in African Hall. Engaging science programming and activities at each event will introduce visitors to cutting edge research in an informal, social environment. The focus of that content will rotate quarterly– the themes in 2009 are Evolution, Sustainability, Climate Change & Space, and Explorers. Activities will vary week to week and include informal talks by scientists, stargazing, screenings, opportunities to meet aquarium animals, and more. Event-specific details are available at www.calacademy.org/nightlife. NightLife Basics What: NightLife at the California Academy of SciencesFeaturing music, cutting-edge science, and food and cocktails available for purchaseNightLife is for adults ages 18 and overWhen: Every Thursday 6-10 pmFebruary 12 – October 29, 2009Where: California Academy of Sciences55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San FranciscoCost: $10 per person ($8 for Academy members) Tickets available at the door or online at https://www.calacademy.org/event_tickets/ Details: Visit www.calacademy.org/nightlife for a schedule of upcoming events