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Dance Under The Sea Stars!

The Aquarium Of The Pacificโ€™s Latin-Themed Night

February 27, 2022

Enjoy live Latin music by bands and a DJ, Aztec dance, 
a free educational lotería game with prizes, 
Latin cuisine, and the ambiance of the Aquarium at night 


Party with the sea stars and learn about marine life and the environment at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Latin-themed late night, Noche de Estrellas (Night of the Stars), on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 

The Aquarium will remain open late so guests can dance to the sounds of cumbia, rock en Español, salsa, and other Latin rhythms with two live bands and a DJ. Noche de Estrellas will feature Aztec dance, take-home crafts, free recipes, and bilingual educational programs, including a sustainable seafood lotería game with prizes and environmental activities and information at participating booths—all offered in both English and Spanish. In addition, guests can journey through the Pacific Ocean to meet over 12,000 animals at the Aquarium, including sharks and rays they can touch. Attendees to this event will also be able to download and experience the Aquarium’s first Spanish-language edition of its visitor app as they explore exhibits. This app edition will be available for free to Aquarium visitors on an ongoing basis. 

Please note: The Lorikeet Forest aviary closes at 4:30 p.m. 





Enjoy the ambiance of the Aquarium at night for $24.95 per ticket during this all-ages event. Free for Aquarium members (food and beverage sold separately)

Advance reservations are required for everyone and safety protocol requirements are in place. For more information or to RSVP contact (562) 590-3100 or visit the event webpage for more details. 

 

Friday, March 4, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

DJ Quinto Sol / Honda Blue Cavern (throughout the evening)
6:40 p.m. Danza Azteca Cultural Ketzaliztli (Aztec drumming and dance) / Honda Blue Cavern            
7:15 p.m. Sonsoles (live music) / Honda Blue Cavern
8:00 p.m. Lotería game / Ocean Theater
9:15 p.m. El Conjunto Nueva Ola (live music) / Honda Blue Cavern

 

Booths include: Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), Caracol Science Museum (Ensenada)Los Angeles Zoo, Fish Contamination Education Collaborative, and the Aquarium’s Seafood for the Future program

 

Schedule and programming subject to change.


Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802 







The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and where important challenges facing our planet are explored. The Aquarium is dedicated to conserving and building nature and nature's services by building the interactions between and among peoples. Home to more than 12,000 animals, Aquarium exhibits include Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities, Pacific Visions, Shark Lagoon, and the June Keyes Penguin Habitat. Beyond its animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages, including First Wednesdays featuring guest speakers. The Aquarium offers memberships with unlimited FREE admission for 12 months and other special benefits. To make a donation to help support the Aquarium, please visit pacific.to/donate. To visit, advance reservations are required for everyone and can be made at aquariumofpacific.org or by calling (562) 590-3100. The Aquarium of the Pacific is located at 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802.