Performance: We Love the Light

Have you ever wondered what's going on up there beyond the sky? Join artist and astrophysicist, Nia Imara, as she takes the audience on a breathtaking journey among the stars, planets and galaxies in a dynamic, multimedia show about our awe-inspiring universe and humanity's place in it. Full of spectacular images, art and music performed by celebrated pianist Glen Pearson, this adventure through the cosmos is an experience you won't soon forget.

Dr. Nia Imara is an artist, astrophysicist and educator. She is the founder of Onaketa, a nonprofit organization that provides free STEM tutoring and other educational resources for black and brown youth. She's the author of "Painting the Cosmos: How Art and Science Intersect to Reveal the Secrets of the Universe."

Glen Pearson is a renowned jazz pianist, Grammy Award winner and music educator whose illustrious career spans over five decades. Pearson has collaborated with celebrated artists including Bobby Hutcherson, Pharaoh Sanders, Regina Belle and Diane Reeves, and has performed at venues from Carnegie Hall to the Blue Note.

Presented by San Francisco Public Library