Welcome to Ticket Tuesdays, a new weekly chance for you to score entry to some of the hottest shows in the Bay Area.

Every Thursday night, music, creatures and cocktails come together for NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. Attendees can explore exhibits and aquarium displays while sipping creative cocktails, and let exotic animals from around the world transport you to the tropics, Tibet, and dozens of other remote destinations. Special planetarium shows will take you even farther afield. Each week features a live band or DJ, and a unique theme – from salsa dancing to sustainable seafood and beyond.

Want to go? To score a pair of tickets, simply sign up for our newsletter below, and we'll choose a winner randomly. The winner will be notified via email on how to pick up the tickets. You can use this pair of tickets for any Thursday during August 2012.

For more details and tickets, click here. NightLife takes place Thursday nights (6-10pm) at the California Academy of Sciences. Music, Creatures and Cocktails. All events are 21+.