# Event Details

- **Event Name**: National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: We all know winter nights in the UP can be long. You are invited to embrace the evening with Photographer Babak Tafreshi as he uncovers the stories that happen when night falls here on Earth. From the Milky Way to meteor showers to fireflies that emerge at dusk on neighborhood streets, our eyes open a little wider at the stunning photos and videos of National Geographic Explorer Babak Tafreshi.

This event is FREE and open to the public through the Van Evera Memorial Endowment.

——EVENT DETAILS——

?️ Friday, January 16, 2026
? 7:30 p.m.
? Rozsa Center
?️ Free for all through the Van Evera Memorial Endowment Fund
⏳ Duration: TBA
? General Admission

CONTENT GUIDANCE: None

TICKETS: events.mtu.edu/event/rozsapresentingseries-natgeolive

Hours and Seating:
Rozsa Lobby is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F, 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays, and one hour before events.
Seating begins a half hour prior to the event start time.

——ARTISTS, SERIES, AND SPONSOR DETAILS——

ABOUT THE FEATURED SPEAKER

National Geographic Explorer Babak Tafreshi is a photographer and cinematographer who merges art and science through visual stories. Tafreshi created The World At Night program in 2007 with the message of One People One Sky and has been directing its team of photographers in approximately 30 countries. He received the 2009 Lennart Nilsson Award, the world’s most recognized scientific imaging award at the time, for his effort to reconnect humanity with the natural world using night sky images. He has been a National Geographic contributor since 2012, and he is a 2022 National Geographic Society Wayfinder Award recipient.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts

The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts cultivates a vibrant and connected community through experiences that bring the Keweenaw together. Located on Michigan Technological University's campus in Houghton, Michigan, the 80,000-square-foot arts center's design is inspired by the inclined look of the local copper mine hoists and shaft houses inside and out. Event spaces include the Rozsa Lobby, James and Margaret Black Performance Hall, Rozsa Backstage, Rozsa Art Galleries, and McArdle Theatre. As the largest theater in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the Rozsa dramatically expands the region’s access to large-scale performing arts events including Broadway tours, ballet, cirque, music, and more.

Learn more about the Rozsa Center at mtu.edu/rozsa or follow @rozsacenter on social media.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Support for this Rozsa Presenting Series Event provided by:

Keweenaw Land Trust, Van Evera Memorial Endowment Fund, James A. And Margaret C Black Endowment Fund, Katherine M. Bosch Foundation, and the Rozsa Center’s Circle of Supporters. 

View our donors at mtu.edu/rozsa/support/giving/donors/
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The full digital program will available online at least one day prior to the show date bit.ly/rozsaprograms
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PLAN YOUR VISIT: www.mtu.edu/rozsa/plan-your-visit/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houghton/national-geographic-live-earth-after-dark/200028614794543
- **Event Categories**: art, performances, entertainment, theatre, photography
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 217

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Houghton
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Rozsa Center
- **lat**: 47.117539510582
- **long**: -88.542150916938
- **full address**: Rozsa Center, 1700 US-41, Houghton, MI 49931-1194, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark being held?
  - **A:** National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark takes place on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Rozsa Center, 1700 US-41, Houghton, MI 49931-1194, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark?
  - **A:** National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark is organized by Rozsa Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houghton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 210+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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