Featuring a Special Performance by Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) and Elan Vytal (aka DJ Scientific), 8:00 p.m.
This After Dark features the music of Haitian-American composer/violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR). DBR’s innovative works range from orchestral scores, electronica, and chamber pieces to music for theater, film, and modern dance. For tonight’s performance, DBR collaborates with Bay Area native Elan Vytal (aka DJ Scientific) on turntables.
The concert highlights tracks from DBR’s latest albums, Woodbox Beats & Balladry and etudes4violin&electronix, as well as some original tracks created by Elan Vytal, DBR’s long-time collaborator and Bay Area DJ. Echoing DBR’s career, the music contains elements of classical minimalism, dance club beats, traditional ballads, and thick distortion.
The core of this performance is DBR’s signature custom 6-string amplified violin. While using an array of techniques and technologies, DBR’s frequent aggressive, percussive lower-string bowing (an extra two strings are added to his instrument for bass lines) makes his violin a vital sonic and compositional force.
The evening also includes tours and activities led by the Exploratorium's Explainers:
Sound Column Tours, 6:30–9:00 p.m. (every half hour)
The Sound Column is a hidden musical instrument with a 60-foot-high resonance chamber built inside a column of the Palace of Fine Arts Rotunda.
Explainer Floorwalk: Instrumental Exploration, 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.
This interactive tour focuses on uniquely instrumental exhibits.
MmmTsss at the Soundbox, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Make your own looping beats and tunes with this playful software program.
Test Your Senses at the Tactile Dome After Dark
Tours: 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9, and 9:30 p.m.
Get in touch with your senses during a special After Dark preview tour of the Tactile Dome. For only $7, you can feel your way through this legendary, interactive excursion in total darkness. Spaces are limited, so please sign up early. No advance reservations; tickets available on-site only.
After Dark features adult-oriented events: Guests must be at least 18 to attend.
$15 regular admission
Free for members
Cash bar
Check back soon for more details.
www.exploratorium.edu/afterdark
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Become an After Dark Member! Purchase an After Dark Member Pass for $30 and receive free admission to First Thursday evening events — plus a 20% discount at the Exploratorium Store anytime during regular or evening hours. The After Dark Member Pass pays for itself in just two visits and lasts for one year from your date of purchase.
Already an Exploratorium Member? No need to buy an After Dark Member Pass; simply show your Member ID to receive free admission to these events.
To join the After Dark e-mail list and receive notifications of future events, email
afterdark@exploratorium.edu.
The museum will be closed each Thursday from 5-6 p.m. in preparation for our After Dark events. If you arrive before 5 p.m., please be sure to keep your admissions sticker for re-entry to the museum at 6 p.m.
