Paint & Sip: The Sky in Bloom

$45 Adults 21+

Celebrate the season of renewal with Chabot Space & Science Center’s cosmic springtime Paint & Sip! Lyrid Night Symphony invites guests to capture the serene beauty of April’s Lyrid Meteor Shower through art. This event pairs step-by-step painting instruction with fascinating astronomy insights about the Lyrid Shower, the constellation Lyra, and springtime celestial wonders. Enjoy wine, light bites, and a memorable evening of creativity.

Paint Workshop: Lyrid Night Symphony

Guests will create a stunning painting inspired by the Lyrid Meteor Shower. The artwork blends a serene night sky filled with streaks of meteors, a crescent Moon, and the glow of the Milky Way, complemented by an earthly foreground of springtime elements like blooming wildflowers.

Astronomy Presentation: The Lyrids and Springtime Skies

Discover the history of the Lyrid Meteor Shower, one of the oldest recorded meteor showers, observed for over 2,700 years. Learn about its origin from dust particles left behind by Comet Thatcher and why it lights up the April night sky. Explore the constellation Lyra, from which the meteors radiate, and its role in myths and celestial storytelling. Hear about other springtime celestial highlights visible in April, including bright stars like Vega and constellations like Hercules.