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  • Earthfest

    Earthfest: A Celebration for Earthlings

    The Adler Planetarium and WBEZ present Earthfest! Sometimes you don't need to look beyond your backyard to realize space is […]

  • CIERA Astronomer Evenings

    Join the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) on the last Friday of every month for Astronomer […]

    Free

  • Astronomy on Tap

    Join us at Smylie Brothers' for Astronomy on Tap! Come hear about the STARSHOT MISSION TO ALPHA CENTAURI, EXOPLANETS, and […]

    Free
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    Chris Anderson, TED Talks Creator

    Sorry, this event is now sold out. If you've already received your confirmation, we'll have your name at the door. […]

    $15
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    Mill Girls: A New Musical

    "Mill Girls" tells the story of young women in the 1840s who leave home to work at the textile mills […]

    Free

  • View the Mercury Transit

    Mercury will pass between the Sun and the Earth, and Mercury will appear as a small black dot moving across […]

    Free
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    Chicago Science Fest 2016

    It's ISC's second annual Chicago Science Festival, May 13-14, 2016!  All events take place in the Chicago's Merchandise Mart, 12th floor, at […]

    $10 – $40
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    The Physics of “Game of Thrones”

    Join us for the final talk of the Chicago Science Fest, The Physics of 'Game of Thrones', Saturday, May 14th […]

    $10 – $15
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    Mission Near Space: 21+ Edition

    The popular Adler day-camp experience once reserved for kids, is now available in an adult edition! This May, Mission Near […]

    $250
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    Dead Fish and Stardust

    Pint of Science presents, 'Dead Fish and Stardust', Monday, May 23 from 7-8:30 pm at Debonair Social Club. Dr. Michael […]

    Free
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    The Buzz on Bacteria

    Join Pint of Science for 'The Buzz on Bacteria', Monday, May 23 from 7-8:30 pm at The Spoke & Bird. […]

    Free
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    Mind Control

    Chronic pain afflicts about 20% of world population, yet its mechanisms have remained mysterious. Dr. A. Vania Apkarian, Professor of […]

    Free
  • beyond blood tests

    Beyond Blood Tests

    What if a disease can't simply be captured by a blood test alone? How do we design better drugs to […]

    Free

  • Solar System Symphony

    Enjoy a night of astronomy and music! From the violent volcanoes of Venus, to the many moons of Jupiter, to […]

    $6
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    Black Holes & Climate Black Swans

    Pint of Science presents, 'Black Holes and Climate Black Swans', Wednesday, May 25 from 7-8:30 pm at the Debonair Social […]

    Free
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    Neuronal Networks & Polymer Platforms

    Well, it ain't rocket science...but it is big brain science. Pint of Science presents, 'Neuronal Networks & Polymer Platforms' on […]

    Free

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    Chemistry of Chocolate – 2016-08-17

    Tourists marvel at it, but Chicagoans just smile. On certain days in the North Loop, when the wind blows just right, […]

    $40

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    Discovering America’s Lost City – Cahokia

    Discovering America’s Lost City James A. Brown, Emeritus Professor, Department of Anthropology Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University Long […]

    Free
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    Screening of “Starmen” Film

    The Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics at the University of Chicago will host a FREE screening of the movie STARMEN, which […]

    Free
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    Science Happy Hour

    Join Illinois Science Council and other science-loving and science-curious folks for a happy hour with science-themed trivia (with prizes!) at […]

    $20

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    Science Cocktail Party

    There will be smart people and beautiful people and interesting people (often the same people!), hors d’oeuvres, open bar with […]

    $60 – $100

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    Fermilab’s 50th Anniversary Kick-Off

    2017 marks 50 years since the opening of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, or as we (and everyone else) like […]

    $14 – $28

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    March for Science Chicago

    Illinois Science Council is proud to be a supporting partner of the March for Science in Chicago.  On Earth Day, […]

    Free

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    Chicago Science Fest 2017

    Merchandise Mart, Plaza 222 W. Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL, United States

    Illinois Science Council invites you to the third annual Chicago Science Festival — a celebration of the wow-inspiring, mind-expanding, human-benefitting awesomeness that […]

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    Chicago Science Festival

    Illinois Science Council invites you to the third annual Chicago Science Festival — a celebration of the wow-inspiring, mind-expanding, human-benefitting […]

    $25 – $30

  • Free Admission at the Field Museum

    On Free Admission Days, basic admission is free for Illinois residents with valid proof of residency.* See ticketed exhibitions and 3D […]

    FREE

  • Second Saturdays Garden Tours

    Join Lincoln Park Zoo's Horticulture Department for a look at how they keep the zoo gardens beautiful. New plants and […]

    FREE
  • Sharon Bladholm

    Artist Walk & Talk: Sharon Bladholm

    Artist Walk & Talk: Sharon Bladholm Join us as artist Sharon Bladholm walk us through her new exhibition - Soils, Seeds, […]

    Free with Admission

  • Morning Bird Walk

    Join Geoffrey Williamson of the Chicago Ornithological Society to explore the spectacular bird life around North Pond. After your exploration, […]

    FREE

  • Get to Know FermiLab Tour

    Fermilab offers tours to people, ages 10 and older. Children between 10 and 14 years old must be accompanied by […]

    FREE

  • Jazzin’ at the Shedd

    Every Wednesday evening during the summer, enjoy live jazz, cool drinks and a relaxed visit with 32,000 animals. Take in […]

  • Meet a Scientist – 2017-08-17

    There is more to Egypt than what you see in our exhibit! Get a special glimpse behind-the-scenes of Egyptian Prehistory […]

    Free with Admission

  • Meet a Scientist

    Join scientist Marty Pryzdia to explore echinoderm specimens from our collections rarely scene. Discover sea stars, urchins, and more! Free […]

    Free with Admission

  • Third Saturdays Garden Workshops

    Learn how to exercise your green thumb at the Edible Garden in Farm-in-the-Zoo, planted and maintained by Green City Market. […]

    FREE

  • Wild Blossom Eclipse Party

    Come and join us in the celebration of the eclipse! On Sunday, August 20th we will be meeting at the […]

  • Chicago’s Eclipse Fest

    On Monday August 21, 2017, a solar eclipse will be visible (weather permitting) across all of North America. A solar […]

  • Adler After Dark: Saturn Saloon

    WHAT IS ADLER AFTER DARK? TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 18! Exclusively for adults 21+, this evening offers you open access, […]

    $15 – $25

  • Wine & Wildlife

    TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 REGISTER TODAY Get tickets today for our next Wine & Wildlife program, a “Wildness Story Slam” featuring stories […]

  • Twilight Safari

    Interested in exploring the zoo after-hours? Join a zoo horticulturist and an animal expert on a leisurely stroll through the […]

  • Brain Scoopin’ – Live!

    Join Chief Curiosity Correspondent Emily Graslie of The Brain Scoop in the Grainger Science Hub on select Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm. She'll do live […]

    Free with Admission

  • Adam Reed Tucker Book Signing

    Meet the LEGO® Certified Professional featured in Brick by Brick at this exclusive book-signing event. This event is free with Museum Entry […]

    Free with Museum Entry

  • Free Admission at the Shedd Aquarium

    On 52 days throughout the year, Illinois residents with a valid ID receive free admission! Experience unbelievable animals from around the […]