Lil' NightLife

Lil’ NightLife, big vibes. Join us for an evening devoted to all the little (but important) things.

Tiny & Shiny
Science Today
8:00 PM

• Catch a live talk from Dr. Alison Gould to hear how bioluminescent bacteria team up with other animals to help them shine bright.

Humble Abode
East Garden
6 - 10 PM

• Bigger isn’t always better - at least according to the folks at Pacifica Tiny Homes. Explore what it’s like to live small with a tour of one of their innovative diminutive model homes.

Honey I Shrunk The Arcade
Swamp
6 - 10 PM

• Score big at NightLife’s first-ever mini arcade courtesy of our friends at Small Change Arcade. Play your favorite classic arcade games like Ms. Pacman/Galaga combo, Donkey Kong, Tetris, Frogger, Mortal Kombat 2, and NBA Jam on custom-built machines scaled down to 40% of their original size.

Topic: Microscopic
Swamp
6 - 10 PM

• Did you know that every drop of San Francisco Bay water is home to thousands of tiny plants and animals? See this bustling microscopic community in action with the SF Microscopical Society.
• Chat with PhD candidate Callie Chappell from Stanford Fukami Lab and learn about the important role microbes that live in sweet nectar play in the ecosystem. Plus, check out these puny powerhouses under a microscope!