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The Michigan Science Center’s 21-And-Over “After Dark” Event Returns April 20 with “Space Love” Theme

Detroit, Mich., April 10, 2024 – The Michigan Science Center’s (Mi-Sci) “After Dark” event returns April 20 with a “Space Love” theme. The evening features 21-and-over access to the museum, plus science fiction-themed activities, performances and specialty cocktails. It will also include a special planetarium show, “Stories in the Sky,” where visitors can hear the real, unedited stories behind the constellations, presented by Mi-Sci’s staff astronomer, Paulette Epstein. Guests can also experience Mi-Sci’s aviation exhibit, “Above and Beyond,” and a Bad Bunny laser show.

 

The Tom Everett Experience will provide music for the evening paired with drinks from Precisely Pour’d.

 

Tickets include access to the museum, activities, planetarium presentation and the laser show and one complimentary drink. Food will be available onsite for purchase from local and specialized vendors. Discounted designated driver and college student tickets are available for $25 in person at the box office. All attendees must be at least 21 years of age.

 

Please find details below:

WHO: Michigan Science Center

WHAT: After Dark: Space Love

WHEN: 6 – 11 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024

WHERE: Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R St, Detroit, MI 48202

COST: $45

ADDITIONAL: Guests must be 21+ with ID to enter; tickets and more information are available at https://www.mi-sci.org/event/after-dark-space-love/.

About The Michigan Science Center

The Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci) is a Smithsonian affiliate that inspires nearly 250,000 curious minds of all ages every year through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) discovery, innovation and interactive education in Detroit and across Michigan. As a STEM hub, Mi-Sci focuses on developing and introducing expanded education programs, exhibits and initiatives to empower and enrich our children and community. Through their Traveling Science Program and distance learning initiative, ECHO Live!, Mi-Sci is expanding beyond its Detroit-based facility, with a goal of reaching all 83 counties of Michigan. With the Toyota Engineering 4D Theater, live science demonstrations, lab activities and 220+ interactive exhibits, there are dozens of ways to customize your Mi-Sci visit. The Michigan Science Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and does not receive funding from Detroit or the state of Michigan. For more information, please call 313.577.8400 or visit the website, Mi-Sci.org.

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As we progress forward, together as a community, MiSci reminds everyone to continue practicing everyday preventive actions to help avoid illness. Learn more about what MiSci is doing to guests and employees safe.

In an effort to bring something new and immersive to you every day during this time, we have switched to a virtual presence as we work to safely open up the building for you, our MiSci family. Check out our ECHO Live program weekdays at 2:30 p.m. on our Facebook Page.