nightLAB: Space Odyssey
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Dive into a cosmic adventure for adults at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science's nightLAB: Space Odyssey on Thursday, July 18. This event offers an evening of exploration and experimentation for attendees 21 and over, featuring the museum's special exhibition, Journey to Space.
From 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., guests can delve into a variety of space-themed activities and presentations. Dr. Vickie Kloeris, a NASA food scientist, will reveal the culinary secrets of space travel. The Frost Planetarium will host live music performances by Skyview at 8:15 p.m. and 10:15 p.m., as well as space-inspired laser rock shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., with limited seating available for both events.
Throughout the evening, attendees can enjoy a guest DJ set by AYDAMN in the Power of Science Lounge, engage in galactic interactions with Frost Science educators, and take part in activities such as a space-themed giant tumbling block challenge and a Mars coding mission. Dr. James R. Webb, a renowned astrophysicist from Florida International University, will be available for an "Ask Me Anything" session.
Additional highlights include a freeze-dried food tasting with OrbiFood, a local women-owned business, and a pop-up planetarium experience under the Oculus. Local partners, including the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's Growing Beyond Earth project, will offer engaging activations. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at the Space_Bar by Constellation Culinary Group.