Adler After Dark
Kick-off your weekend early every third Thursday, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., at the Adler Planetarium's 21+ event, Adler After Dark.
Event Overview
Enjoy cocktails and appetizers against the award-winning view of the Chicago skyline seen only from the Adler. Amble around the Adler's exhibitions or take in a sky or space show. See Saturn's rings or Jupiter's great red spot with your own eyes using the Adler's telescopes.
Adler After Dark is the only time you can peek through the Doane Observatory telescope, the largest telescope in the Midwest accessible to the public. Great for groups and makes for a very original first date, Adler After Dark has something for everyone!
Upcoming Adler After Dark
Harvest Moon
Date: September 16, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Music by DJ Trew
Getting his start djing house parties in the Baltimore/DC area, DJ TREW transplanted himself onto the Chicago scene early 1998. A b-boy at heart, DJ TREW sets include Funk (pre- and post- James Brown, Afro, Latin, Brazilian), Hiphop, Soul, Rare Groove, Electro, House, Downtempo, and b-boy friendly drum breaks extended ad infinitum. When not behind the turntables he runs the A&R, Marketing/PR company Ground Lift Media, which focuses on independent Chicago-based musicians and concert/event production.
Event Highlights
Try our Harvest Moon cocktail.
Stop by the Space Visualization Lab (SVL) and speak with our astronomers and learn about the latest, cutting-edge astronomy research.
The Doane Observatory will be open for drop-in visitors until 7:15 pm. From 7:30 onwards, tickets are required for entrance to the observatory. Tour tickets can only be reserved when you purchase advance tickets; tickets will not be available with on-site sales. Please note that access to the Doane is subject to weather.
Tickets are not on sale yet.
Past Events
Adler After Dark Launch
October 15, 2009
The End of the World
November 19, 2009
Big Bang
December 17, 2009
Extreme
January 21, 2009
Star-Crossed
February 18, 2009
Equinox
March 15, 2010
Superheroes
April 15, 2010
Lunar Lounge
May 20, 2010
Green Planet
June 17, 2010
Solar
July 15, 2010
Rock Star
August 19, 2010
Admission
Doane tours can be reserved when you purchase advance tickets; tour reservations will not be available with on-site sales.
Advanced tickets purchased online are $10 for non-members and $7 for members and students (with valid school IDs). Doane tours can be reserved when you purchase advance tickets; tour reservations will not be available with on-site sales. Tickets bought at the box office the night of the event are $15 for non-members and $10 for members and students (with valid school IDs).
All guests must be 21 and up. A cash bar and full cafe menu is available.
*Advanced ticket sales end at 12:00 p.m. the day of the event. A small service charge will be applied to advance ticket sales. All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Group Outings
If your organization is planning a group outing in Chicago, consider Adler After Dark. Reserve your group today for the advanced ticket price of $10 per person.
Media Sponsors
In the News
Adler After Dark - I'm Seeing Stars (02/2010) - Cheeky Chicago
Adler Space Parties are Out of This World (10/18/09) - Time Out Chicago
Around Town: Where We'll Be (10/15/09) - NBC Chicago
Macking Under the Stars - NBC Chicago's Around Town
Come out to play with the stars at Adler After Dark (10/13/09) - Chicago Sun-Times
- Around the Adler
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Our newest show Journey to the Stars is narrated by Whoopi Goldberg.
