NightLife “Surf’s Up Night” | California Academy of Sciences

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Nightlife is the California Academy of Sciences Thursday night event with discounted admission and special events.

Tonight’s theme is “Surf’s Up” with a sneak preview screening of ‘Super Natural’ with footage from last year’s big wave event at Mavericks and giant surf from Pe’ahi (aka “Jaws”) with Q & A with a panel of professional surfers. the iconic African Hall will be transformed into and gallery dedicated to the art and science of surfing with surf board art and display of tarp surfing in the central piazza.

Mavericks Film with Pro-Surfer Panel

We’re pleased to present a screening from the soon to be released movie ‘Super Natural’ from Powerlines Productions. This includes footage from last year’s big wave event at Mavericks and giant surf from Pe’ahi (aka “Jaws”). The movie’s producers will introduce the piece and each screening will be followed by talks and Q & A with a panel of professional surfers.

Confirmed panelists include: Jeff Clark, Grant Washburn, Alex Martins and Ryan Seelbach.

There will be two film screenings, each followed by the panel discussion. Seating is limited, passes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on the night of the event.

Tarp Surfing

Throughout the building, we’ll have a variety of surf and ocean oriented activities. There will be a stunning display of tarp surfing in our central piazza, films and videos playing throughout the building, and other great surprises.

Expert Roundtables

Here is your opportunity to learn more on a variety of topics pertaining to surfing and the ocean in an intimate setting with renowned experts. We’ll have three topics this evening:

• Surf Photography – with Doug Acton, Frank Quirarte and Seth Migdail
• Surfboard Shaping and Green Design – Moderated by Brian Simison and featuring James Mitchell, Danny Hess, Ward Coffey, and Kevin Whilden
• Buy Local, Surf Global – Surfing and environmentalism with Kyle Thiermann, J. Nichols and Dean LaTourette.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.