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.
Advanced tickets sales end at noon the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased at the box office during the event.
Event Overview
Enjoy cocktails and entertainment 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. Peek through the Doane Observatory telescope, the largest telescope in the Midwest accessible to the public or play around with our After Hours Science activities and demonstrations.
Each month Adler After Dark reinvents itself with a new and exciting theme, so there is something new to discover and experience. Great for groups and makes for a very original first date, Adler After Dark has something for everyone!
Upcoming Adler After Dark - February 16, 2012
The Finer Things
Join the Adler Planetarium to celebrate 'The Finer Things' in life. What are finer things? Diamonds, Chocolate, Broadway, the Opera, Starry nights, Champagne wishes and caviar dreams.
How about a chocolate martini? Space Opera? Chocolate? All those and more at this month's Adler After Dark.
Bring your special someone or 30 of your closest friends!
Science of Chocolate
Whether you consider it a daily necessity, an indulgence, or your drug of choice, chocolate is a marvel. You love it. But to fully appreciate it you should understand its amazing chemical properties. Here is your rare chance to learn more about your beloved sweet treat. You'll learn this and more at the Science of Chocolate which will feature Dr. Shelby Hatch, from the chemistry department of Northwestern University.
Gustav Holst's Space Opera
A Stunning 360˚ Voyage Across the Solar System featuring Music from The Planets, op.32 by Gustav Holst. Written & Directed by Matteo Gagliardi. Narrated by Kara Smith. Space Opera is an artistic, philosophic, musical, scientific and cinematic experience all at the same time -- indeed a unique and wonderful experience. And definitely finer.
DJ Limbs
Buzzing among the artist-activists, party kids, hiphop heads, future-beat producers, Yelp-ers and wedding goers, Victor aka DJ Limbs is an all around lover of sound and finer things. From his upbringing in Switzerland, the Philippines and the US, Limbs applies his cultural diversity to his music and is one of few who can truly string together a multitude of genres to enhance the vibe for his crowd.
Social Media Single's Lounge
Hey singles! Join us in the Social Media Single's Lounge and connect with other Adler After Darkers. Investigate what "finer things" others enjoy with our Singles Scavenger Hunt and win prizes. Too shy for face to face? No problem! Flirt via the web on our chat screen using Twitter. Even if you don't make a love connection, you are sure to meet some amazing new friends.
Doane Observatory (weather permitting)
The Doane Observatory will be open for drop-in visitors until 6:45 p.m. From 7:00 p.m. onward, 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.
Space Visualization Lab
Chat with Adler experts in an informal setting and experience prototypes of new interactive visualizations, as well as access to items in the Adler’s one of a kind collection.
Specialty Cocktail: Chocolate Martini
Chocolate lovers everywhere unite! We have a delectable specialty cocktail for you to enjoy. To complete your Valentine's Day festivities we are bringing together an irresistible combination: chocolate & vodka.
Adler After Dark guests will be able to sample Fannie May's new ultra-premium chocolates, FM Artisan by Norman Love. This new line features 12 flavors that are made using fresh, high-quality ingredients from around the world.
Admission
Buy advanced tickets and save!
Advanced tickets purchased online are $12 for non-members and $9 for members and students (with valid school IDs). Doane tours can only be reserved when you purchase advance tickets; tour tickets are available in limited quantity; tour reservations will not be available with on-site sales.
Tickets bought at the box office the night of the event are $17 for non-members and $12 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 tickets sales end at noon 12:00 p.m. February 16, 2012. Tickets can be purchased at the box office during the event.
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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 $9 for students and $12 for general admission with a minimum of 15 per group.
To make a group reservation for Adler After Dark, contact: adlerafterdark@adlerplanetarium.org
Public Transportation Tips
The Adler is easily accessible via the #146 CTA bus (PDF). CTA service leaving Museum Campus ends at 10:30 p.m.
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