Cosmo Con
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$24 Adults, Free for Members
This is an 18+ event!
Grab your spacesuits, gather your crew, and prepare to boldly go to the sci-fi event of the year! From the team behind Sci-Fi Nights comes an 18+ after-hours celebration of all things science fiction. Join us for live music, a cosmic cantina bar, cult classic sci-fi episode screenings, a costume contest, and more in one unforgettable evening at the coolest corner of the multiverse. CosmoCon awaits!
Timed Activities
5:50pm – 6:20pm | Front Circle
SF Cantina Band
The SF Cantina Band started roaming the streets and bars of San Francisco's Mission District on Halloween of 2009. Since then, they've also performed at wretched hives of scum and villainy like Foreign Cinema, CellSpace, Public Works, How Weird Street Fair, PianoFight, and the streets of New Orleans.
They are trained in the ways of the Force as well as the clarinode, bithjo, womp bass, mandoccordian, violion beam, Hutt flute, Hothenspiel, turbo-tuba, and krayt horn.
6:00pm – 9:30pm | Lab 1
Mos Eisley’s Cantina
Come on by Mos Eisley’s Cantina for out-of-this-world drinks, live music, and all-around good vibes.
6:30pm – 7:00pm and 8:30pm – 9:00pm | Planetarium
Sketching the Stars with Prof. Eugene R. Young MFA
Hey artists! Have you ever wanted to sketch in outer space? Join us for a new planetarium drawing experience where we simulate some amazing sights from low earth orbit at scale.
Eugene R. Young is an illustrator, graphic designer, concept artist, educator, and award-winning cartoonist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He creates independent science fiction and fantasy illustration and comics inspired by indigenous lore, 80s cyberpunk, Japanese mechs, 50s pin-up art, and afro hair culture. He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Design Visualization in the School of Design at San Francisco State University.
7:00pm – 7:30pm | Theater
Star Trek: The Trouble with Tribbles
Stop by the Theater for a one-night-only viewing of the beloved Star Trek episode The Trouble with Tribbles!
7:00pm – 8:00pm, 8:30pm – 9:30pm | Lab 1
DJ Kev
7:30pm – 8:00pm | Planetarium
Big Astronomy
People, Places, Discoveries explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. It gives examples of the multitude of STEM careers needed to keep the great observatories working. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer.
7:30pm – 10:00pm | Lab 2
Telescope Makers Workshop
Open to all ages, the Telescope Makers’ Workshop is an all-volunteer group committed to helping people build their own telescopes. Drop in to see what they are up to.
7:30pm | Studio 3
Sci-Fi Costume Contest
Hosted in collaboration with AfroComicCon
7:30pm – 10:30pm | Observation Deck
Public Telescope Viewing 🌙🌞🌀
Head to the Observation Deck to get a glimpse through our telescopes!
8:00pm – 8:30pm | Lab 1
SF Cantina Band
The SF Cantina Band started roaming the streets and bars of San Francisco's Mission District on Halloween of 2009. Since then, they've also performed at wretched hives of scum and villainy like Foreign Cinema, CellSpace, Public Works, How Weird Street Fair, PianoFight, and the streets of New Orleans.
They are trained in the ways of the Force as well as the clarinode, bithjo, womp bass, mandoccordian, violion beam, Hutt flute, Hothenspiel, turbo-tuba, and krayt horn.
8:00pm – 8:30pm | Classroom 2
Space B*tch with astrobiologist Julia DeMarines
8:30pm – 9:30pm | Theater
Phasers on Stun
Phasers on Stun's shows feature improvised "Star Trek"-style adventures with the U.S.S. Golden Gate crew. Expect humor, unique aliens, space battles, and audience interaction, all in a fast-paced, engaging format that delights both "Star Trek" enthusiasts and new fans alike.
Phasers on Stun is an improvisational theatre troupe, currently in its tenth season, known for performing improvised episodes in the style of the original "Star Trek" series. Learn more at phasersonstun.com.
9:15pm – 9:50pm | Planetarium
Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter
Phantom of the Universe takes you on an exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who coined the term "dark matter." It describes the astral choreography witnessed by Vera Rubin in the Andromeda galaxy and then plummets deep underground to see the most sensitive dark matter detector on Earth, housed in a former gold mine. From there, it journeys across space and time to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, speeding alongside particles before they collide in visually stunning explosions of light and sound, while learning how scientists around the world are collaborating to track down the constituents of dark matter.
Ongoing Activities
AfroComicCon | Rotunda
We are proud to be partnering with AfroComicCon to bring you CosmoCon! "AfroComicCon entertains, educates, and unites a diverse global audience around comics, art media, technology, and culture." AfroComicCon is the annual event of the nonprofit Oakland Technology & Education Center (OTEC). It is a unique platform that celebrates and empowers artists who have been historically denied access to equal opportunity. OTEC also hosts The AfroComicCon International Film Festival, as well as other events and youth programs throughout the year. For more information, check out their website at afrocomiccon.org
Galaxy Photobooth | Studio 2
Capture a memory against the backdrop of a glowing galaxy! Pose with props & snap a picture for your socials. Don’t forget to tag @chabotspace on Instagram!
Bay Area Droid Builders | Studio 3
Swing by Lab 2 to get up close & personal with some familiar sassy androids and chat with the crafty engineers who built them!
This is an 18+ event!
Grab your spacesuits, gather your crew, and prepare to boldly go to the sci-fi event of the year! From the team behind Sci-Fi Nights comes an 18+ after-hours celebration of all things science fiction. Join us for live music, a cosmic cantina bar, cult classic sci-fi episode screenings, a costume contest, and more in one unforgettable evening at the coolest corner of the multiverse. CosmoCon awaits!
Timed Activities
5:50pm – 6:20pm | Front Circle
SF Cantina Band
The SF Cantina Band started roaming the streets and bars of San Francisco's Mission District on Halloween of 2009. Since then, they've also performed at wretched hives of scum and villainy like Foreign Cinema, CellSpace, Public Works, How Weird Street Fair, PianoFight, and the streets of New Orleans.
They are trained in the ways of the Force as well as the clarinode, bithjo, womp bass, mandoccordian, violion beam, Hutt flute, Hothenspiel, turbo-tuba, and krayt horn.
6:00pm – 9:30pm | Lab 1
Mos Eisley’s Cantina
Come on by Mos Eisley’s Cantina for out-of-this-world drinks, live music, and all-around good vibes.
6:30pm – 7:00pm and 8:30pm – 9:00pm | Planetarium
Sketching the Stars with Prof. Eugene R. Young MFA
Hey artists! Have you ever wanted to sketch in outer space? Join us for a new planetarium drawing experience where we simulate some amazing sights from low earth orbit at scale.
Eugene R. Young is an illustrator, graphic designer, concept artist, educator, and award-winning cartoonist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He creates independent science fiction and fantasy illustration and comics inspired by indigenous lore, 80s cyberpunk, Japanese mechs, 50s pin-up art, and afro hair culture. He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Design Visualization in the School of Design at San Francisco State University.
7:00pm – 7:30pm | Theater
Star Trek: The Trouble with Tribbles
Stop by the Theater for a one-night-only viewing of the beloved Star Trek episode The Trouble with Tribbles!
7:00pm – 8:00pm, 8:30pm – 9:30pm | Lab 1
DJ Kev
7:30pm – 8:00pm | Planetarium
Big Astronomy
People, Places, Discoveries explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. It gives examples of the multitude of STEM careers needed to keep the great observatories working. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer.
7:30pm – 10:00pm | Lab 2
Telescope Makers Workshop
Open to all ages, the Telescope Makers’ Workshop is an all-volunteer group committed to helping people build their own telescopes. Drop in to see what they are up to.
7:30pm | Studio 3
Sci-Fi Costume Contest
Hosted in collaboration with AfroComicCon
7:30pm – 10:30pm | Observation Deck
Public Telescope Viewing 🌙🌞🌀
Head to the Observation Deck to get a glimpse through our telescopes!
8:00pm – 8:30pm | Lab 1
SF Cantina Band
The SF Cantina Band started roaming the streets and bars of San Francisco's Mission District on Halloween of 2009. Since then, they've also performed at wretched hives of scum and villainy like Foreign Cinema, CellSpace, Public Works, How Weird Street Fair, PianoFight, and the streets of New Orleans.
They are trained in the ways of the Force as well as the clarinode, bithjo, womp bass, mandoccordian, violion beam, Hutt flute, Hothenspiel, turbo-tuba, and krayt horn.
8:00pm – 8:30pm | Classroom 2
Space B*tch with astrobiologist Julia DeMarines
8:30pm – 9:30pm | Theater
Phasers on Stun
Phasers on Stun's shows feature improvised "Star Trek"-style adventures with the U.S.S. Golden Gate crew. Expect humor, unique aliens, space battles, and audience interaction, all in a fast-paced, engaging format that delights both "Star Trek" enthusiasts and new fans alike.
Phasers on Stun is an improvisational theatre troupe, currently in its tenth season, known for performing improvised episodes in the style of the original "Star Trek" series. Learn more at phasersonstun.com.
9:15pm – 9:50pm | Planetarium
Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter
Phantom of the Universe takes you on an exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who coined the term "dark matter." It describes the astral choreography witnessed by Vera Rubin in the Andromeda galaxy and then plummets deep underground to see the most sensitive dark matter detector on Earth, housed in a former gold mine. From there, it journeys across space and time to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, speeding alongside particles before they collide in visually stunning explosions of light and sound, while learning how scientists around the world are collaborating to track down the constituents of dark matter.
Ongoing Activities
AfroComicCon | Rotunda
We are proud to be partnering with AfroComicCon to bring you CosmoCon! "AfroComicCon entertains, educates, and unites a diverse global audience around comics, art media, technology, and culture." AfroComicCon is the annual event of the nonprofit Oakland Technology & Education Center (OTEC). It is a unique platform that celebrates and empowers artists who have been historically denied access to equal opportunity. OTEC also hosts The AfroComicCon International Film Festival, as well as other events and youth programs throughout the year. For more information, check out their website at afrocomiccon.org
Galaxy Photobooth | Studio 2
Capture a memory against the backdrop of a glowing galaxy! Pose with props & snap a picture for your socials. Don’t forget to tag @chabotspace on Instagram!
Bay Area Droid Builders | Studio 3
Swing by Lab 2 to get up close & personal with some familiar sassy androids and chat with the crafty engineers who built them!
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10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94619
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Host or PublisherChabot Space & Science Center
