Join this 4-night experience during International Dark Sky Week!
This weekend includes a private presentation about Dark Skies and a guided Star Party led by Joe Minato of Dark Sky Oregon and other experts, the optional Community Dark Sky Party and Open Mic Night, and a dinner prepared by PLAYA’s house chef.
Attendees of this experience will learn the value of the dark sky, how to protect it, and how to appreciate it. They will also get a crash course in observational astronomy. We will learn to appreciate the dark sky through naked-eye sky tours, binocular observing, and telescopic observing. Optional activities integrating art include: night sky photography, simple astroimaging, and a creative writing activity inspired by the dark sky led by Amy Minato.
This weekend, PLAYA also hosts the Community Dark Sky Star Party + Open Mic Night, a family event. Neighbors and friends visit PLAYA for Dark Sky viewings led by seasoned educators and astronomers, activities, cozy treats, and an open mic night. Feel free to join for this event (taking place in and around the Commons), or have the evening to yourself. The rest of the time during this long weekend at PLAYA is yours to enjoy as you would like.