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After Dark: King Tides
This season, two out of three king tides will take place on January 11 and 12. Are the king tides of today the normal high tides of tomorrow? How are sea levels affected by the Sun and the moon? Join us at the Exploratorium to find out.
Dance of the Tides
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Osher Gallery 1: Human Phenomenon
With Lori Lambertson
Join our expert educator Lori Lambertson for hands-on learning activities and model building to illuminate the physics behind the moon’s influence on Earth’s tides.
Lori Lambertson is an educator, math enthusiast, and former professional bicycle racer. She is currently on the teaching staff at the Exploratorium, where she co-authored The Math Explorer and has taught in India, Costa Rica, and throughout the United States.
California King Tides Project
6:30–9:30 p.m.
Osher Gallery 1: Human Phenomenon
With the California Coastal Commission
King tides are key to helping us plan for future sea level rise. This exhibit features photos taken by volunteers for the California King Tides Project and highlights king tides from all across the State. These photos are a living record that will help us identify coastal vulnerabilities and document sea level changes for future generations.
The California King Tides Project aims to educate the public on the impacts of sea level rise. Managed by the California Coastal Commission, the project provides an opportunity for all Californians to help the State document flood risk.
Want to get involved? Learn how to volunteer to take photos for the California King Tides Survey and access the interactive Story Map.
Hydrophilic Moon
8:00 p.m.
Kanbar Forum
With Julia Goodman, Dr. Isabel Hawkins, and Dr. Aparna Venkatesan
The moon moves the tides and stirs our imagination. As a shared cultural heritage, there are many ways the moon inspires us to consider its role in our lives. Join artist Julia Goodman, astronomer Isabel Hawkins, and cosmologist Aparna Venkatesan to examine our ever-changing relationship with Earth’s natural satellite. How have traditional knowledge and practices been connected to the moon, and how can we responsibly explore its resources in the future?
Julia Goodman works at the intersection of papermaking, textiles, sculpture, and painting. Her work has been included in the collections of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, DePaul Art Museum, and Google. She will be teaching Introduction to Papermaking: From Fiber to Paper at California College of the Arts.
Dr. Isabel Hawkins is a senior scientist at the Exploratorium. She spent 20 years as an astrophysics researcher and science educator at UC Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory. Her work at the Exploratorium is focused on NASA-, NSF,- and museum-funded efforts related to Latinx audience engagement
Dr. Aparna Venkatesan is a cosmologist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at University of San Francisco. She is actively involved in cultural astronomy and space policy projects, and recently co-created the term noctalgia to express “sky grief” for the accelerating loss of the home environment of our shared skies.
DJ Dance Party
6:30–9:30 p.m.
Gordon and Betty Moore Gallery 4: Living Systems
With DJ Bitesize
Join us for a dance party hosted by a local DJ!
Bitesize is your favorite Filipina princess from the Bay. She has opened for A-Trak, Miles Medina, Shortkut, DJ QBert, and Usher. She plays all genres including hip-hop, R&B, OPM, reggaeton, Afrobeats, and more.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2174876-0
