NightLife Says Who? Volume 1 Culture

Nature has always been a source of inspiration and fascination for humans, but mainstream Western dialogue surrounding our connection with the natural world often overlooks the experiences of people of color. To shift this narrative and uplift these previously overshadowed voices, the first volume of our NightLife: Says Who? series delves into the intersection of cultural identity and nature. Hear how communities of color are redefining their place in the natural world in spite of the dominant and often exclusionary narrative.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Candid Conversations
African Hall
*Featured talks will be held in both English and ASL.

• At 7:30 PM, Join artist and Osher Fellow Walter Kitundu and Academy head librarian Rebekah Kim in an honest and open conversation about the layered history of the Academy’s iconic African Hall.
• At 8:30 PM, What happens when we center the voices and experiences of systematically excluded communities in outdoor spaces? Find out in a roundtable discussion and live podcast recording moderated by Sarah Shimazaki, host of the podcast Outside Voices, featuring Aurora Cortes of Latino Outdoors, Christine Cordero of Asian Pacific Environmental Network, and Deniss Martinez of the Environmental and Climate Justice Hub.

Collaboration Station
Swamp
6 - 10 PM

• Immerse yourself in the world of zines with Rock Paper Scissors Collective, create your own, and explore zines from other local creators.
• Get hands-on with take-home MakeArt Kits from the Museum of Craft and Design created to help you rewrite old narratives by infusing personal experience with artistic expression.
• Continue the story and chat with community partners from Latino Outdoors, Asian Pacific Environmental Network, and the Environmental and Climate Justice Hub.

Academy Story Time
Science Today
8:00 PM

• Gather ‘round to hear Drag Story Hour readers VERA! and Jota Mercury read all about standout moments from the Academy’s history as one of the oldest scientific institutions in the West.

Vignettes
Curiosity Grove
6 - 10 PM

• Snap your story with a portrait from film photographer Holiday Hagan.
• Grab the narrative by the horns and record your own story with Sarah Shimazaki, host of the podcast, Outside Voices.

Says Who? Series Essentials

While partners and panels will change with each event, every Says Who? will feature these activations:

• Tell: Grab the narrative by the horns and record your own story with Sarah Shimazaki, host of the podcast, Outside Voices.
• Craft: Get hands-on with take-home MakeArt Kits from the Museum of Craft and Design created to help you rewrite old narratives by infusing personal experience with artistic expression.
• Capture: Snap your story with a portrait from film photographer Holiday Hagan.
• Design: Immerse yourself in the world of zines with Rock Paper Scissors Collective, create your own, and explore zines from other local creators.
• Listen: Gather ‘round to hear Drag Story Hour readers Panda Dulce, VERA!, and Jota Mercury read all about standout moments from the Academy’s history as one of the oldest scientific institutions in the West. Plus, discover the untold stories of some incredible Academy scientists of the past told by passionate Academy scientists of the present.

Ages 21+