Feed your brain and body this week as NightLife explores the fascinating science of human health and wellness from the inside out.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Yoga: Sunset Salutations
Living Roof*
6:15 PM & 7:00 PM
Roll out your mat and get loose with an outdoor class presented by Yoga Tree SF. (*weather permitting)
Live Talks: Mending the Mind
African Hall
At 7:30 PM, Grab a seat for a talk from Dr. Arseny Sokolov on the use of immersive video games for cognitive neuro-rehabilitation.
At 8:30 PM, Drop in for a live talk from Alli Feduccia of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) on the use of MDMA in psychotherapy.
Live Talk: On Pointe
Science Today
8:00 PM
Learn about the integral connection and balance of brain and body with a live talk from San Francisco Ballet principal dancer Jennifer Stahl.
Experience: Karuna VR
Children’s Gallery
6:00 - 10:00 PM
Check out the future of chronic pain management and rehabilitation with an immersive virtual reality experience from Karuna VR.
Brain & Body Showcase
Project Lab + Swamp
6:00 - 10:00 PM
Meet neuroscientists and psychologists from UCSF as they share everything from the mysteries of the central nervous system’s numerous and diverse astrocyte cells to what’s really going on in your brain when you’re exercising. Plus, check out real brains of all types with researchers from UC Davis Medical Center.
Dino Nights
East Garden
6:00 - 10:00 PM
Head outside for an encounter with life-size dinosaurs that ruled the Earth millions of years ago.
Tickets: https://www.calacademy.org/buy-tickets