• OMSI After Dark: Homegrown

    OMSI 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    A 21+ night at OMSI all about local farming. Meet regional growers and makers, sip craft drinks, catch a planetarium show and try science demos on soil health and vertical gardening. There is even a petting zoo. Valid ID required.

    $27 – $34
  • Science Pub: Smoke and Mirrors

    McMenamins Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United States

    How did Victorian magicians make ghosts appear on stage? Historian and magician Professor DR Schreiber explains how new glass technology in the 1800s powered mirror illusions, and how those tricks still shape performance today. Suggested for ages 10 and over.

    $ suggested donation8
  • Science Pub: Fear and Your Brain

    McMenamins Kennedy School Theater 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Why does your body jump before your mind knows what scared it? Portland State University biologist Dr. Radhika Reddy explains how the brain learns fear, and how we build new feelings of safety. A perfect Halloween season talk. Suggested for ages 10 and over.

    $ suggested donation8
  • Reel Eats: Twilight at OMSI

    OMSI 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Watch Twilight on OMSI's biggest screen while you taste a menu of small bites matched to scenes in the film. Two nights to choose from: October 20 or 21. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Rated PG-13.

    $36
  • Educated Guess Trivia: Morbid Curiosity

    OMSI 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    OMSI's science trivia night goes spooky with questions about dangerous creatures, decomposition and creepy organisms. Bring a team of up to four and play for prizes at Theory Restaurant. Food and drinks available. All ages welcome.

    $12

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