Science Riot — Real experts. Real Funny.
Established in 2016, Science Riot is a live show in which local STEM professionals are thrown on stage to perform […]
$15
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Upcoming Events
Tree ID Walk & Talk – 2018-08-11
Beermiscuous 2812 N. Lincoln Av, Chicago, IL, United StatesAre you ever curious about the trees you see every day in the City? Join us for a stroll through […]
Tree ID Walk-n-Talk
Are you ever curious about the trees you see every day in the City? Join us for a stroll through […]
$15
A Scientist Walks into a Bar: Sharks!
Two words: shark clones. Strange, but true, some sharks reproduce asexually in the wild, meaning they create clones of themselves as […]
$5
Sleep and Clocks: Windows to Health
Most of us know what it feels like after a long night with little or no sleep, but do we […]
Free
ISC’s Science Social Hour at Nick’s Beer Garden – 2018-08-16
Illinois Science Council invites you to our Science Social Hour! Interested in our non-profit, or even better, thinking about maybe […]
Free
Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Indiana Dunes
Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Indiana Dunes Northwest Indiana Green Drinks THURSDAY, August 16th, at 6:30 pm Shoreline Brewery […]
Free
Science Friday: A Celebration of Great Science Writing with Terry Tempest Williams and David Quammen
Public Radio's Science Friday comes to the American Writers Museum for a celebration of Great Science Writing with authors Terry Tempest Williams […]
$25
Time Influential : a solo exhibit by Michelle Graves
Interdisciplinary Art by Michelle Graves Open to the public: Friday August 17th 6-10pm Saturday August 18th 6-10pm Open the week […]
Free
Behind-the-scenes at “The Plant” and Workshop with Plant Chicago
The Plant 1400 West 46th Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesWhat do you know about circular economies*? If your answer is “little” or “nothing,” then here’s your great opportunity! Chicago is home to […]
Behind-the-scenes at “The Plant” and Workshop with Plant Chicago
What do you know about circular economies*? If your answer is "little" or "nothing," then here's your great opportunity! Chicago is home to […]
$20
Edible Insect Movie Night with Atlas Obscura and ISC
Enjoy a smorgasbord of edible insect snacks and drinks while watching the documentary BUGS, to learn about the gastronomical trend of […]
$30
Art of Science: Reptiles in the Air
In this science outreach series, scientists present different scientific topics to the general public in a laid back atmosphere in […]
Free
Veteran’s Energy Seminar
The Veteran’s Energy Seminar educates veterans, reservists, and military spouses on global energy security challenges to inspire continued service to […]
$25 – $100
“The Strange Case of Dr. Couney” conversation with author Dawn Raffel
About the book: What kind of doctor puts his patients on display? As Dawn Raffel artfully recounts, Dr. Couney figured […]
Free
Do You Sea Food? A Midwestern Teacher at Sea with Homewood-Flossmoor Science Pub
“Do You Sea Food? A Midwestern Teacher at Sea" Dr. Angela Hung Biological Sciences Prairie State College Ravisloe Country Club […]
Free
Diorama at The Whistler: Biology of Beer
In celebration of our 125th anniversary, we’re bringing specimens—including a piece of our original 1893 World’s Fair collection—to you. Join […]
Free
Gendered Innovations Under the Microscope – 3rd Annual Women in Science and Healthcare Symposium
Complimentary admission. RSVP required here. KEYNOTE LECTURE How Sex and Gender Analysis Improves Research, Technology, and Patient Care Londa Schiebinger, PhD […]
Free
Rx for Health: Walking in Nature
Working together for your good health! We've teamed up with the Lake County Health Department and NorthShore University HealthSystem for Rx for Health, your […]
Free
Gravitational Waves and Black Holes: Learning About the Universe From its Own Vibrations
The featured speaker at the Triton College Cernan Earth and Space Center’s Big Bang Event on Saturday, Sept. 15 is […]
Free
Drug Addiction: Science, Medicine, and Hope Roundtable and QA – 2018-09-17
Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centers - Chicago Independence 3828 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Chicagoland area faces one of the largest drug abuse crises in the country. But like many public health issues, […]
Drug Addiction: Science, Medicine, and Hope Roundtable and Q&A
The Chicagoland area faces one of the largest drug abuse crises in the country. But like many public health issues, […]
Free
Adler’s ‘Scopes in the City + Astronomy on Tap!
Join Astronomy on Tap and the Adler Planetarium as we team up for a night of trivia, science, and sidewalk […]
Free
Diorama at The Whistler: Hard Stuff
In celebration of our 125th anniversary, we’re bringing specimens—including a piece of our original 1893 World’s Fair collection—to you. Join […]
Free
Cafe Scientifique – “Computer Systems that Learn from Experimentation”
"Computer Systems that Learn from Experimentation" or Getting computers to teach themselves Who: Sanjay Krishnan When: 7-9 PM TUESDAY September […]
Free
Book Launch of Eugenia Cheng’s The Art of Logic
Part of SAIC's Conversations on Art and Science Mathematician, pianist, and SAIC science faculty, Eugenia Cheng will introduce her newly […]
Free
Adler After Dark: Planet 90s
WHAT IS ADLER AFTER DARK? TICKETS ON SALE NOW Exclusively for adults 21+, this evening offers you open access, unlimited […]
$15 – $25
Art of Science: A Brief History of (the Measurement of) Time
In this science outreach series, scientists present different scientific topics to the general public in a laid-back atmosphere in an […]
Free
Science Riot!
Science Riot is back at the Field Museum on September 21 with another night of hilarity and honesty about what […]
$15
MSI After Hours: Get Animated
Discover the fascinating science behind some of the most beloved animated films, and hear from the creators of the latest […]
$40
Head Banging: How Music and Concussions Impact Brain Health
This program is part of the “Science in the Parks” initiative and is presented by C2ST and the Chicago Park […]
Free
500 Women Scientists
Dr. Janet Voight, Associate Curator of Invertebrate Zoology at the Field Museum, does much of her research over a mile […]
Free
Wonder & Skepticism: Inside the Atom
A 2009 study found that 83% of Americans did not know a single living scientist by name. Around the March […]
Free
Cassini’s Grand Finale
CIERA Interdisciplinary Colloquium, presented jointly with the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences: Philip D. Nicholson Professor of Astronomy, Cornell […]
Free
Science in Film: Lessons from the Movie Armageddon
The film Armageddon is fiction; it suggests that humanity was in mortal danger until heroic actions saved us. Did you know that […]
Free – $10