10 October 2024

SciNight: Refraction - Proud to be Curious

| Alicia Webb
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Experience Questacon after dark for a vivacious celebration of science and pride! Photo: Questacon.

There will be performances that enchant, activities that provide connection, and science demonstrations that inspire.

Featuring:

  • Flamingos from Dead Puppet Society: Marvel at full-sized flamboyant flappy-footed, illuminated flamingos in every colour of the rainbow.
  • Qwire Performance: Be serenaded by Canberra’s inclusive LGBTQIA+ choir and join an interactive workshop.
  • Community Corner Interactive Workshops: Engage with Meridian’s exciting activities and resources that build rainbow connections (with giveaways too).
  • Questacon Colour Shows: Experience the science of refraction through light, bubbles, and explosions.
  • Drag Performance: Enjoy smooth, sparkling nonsense from Dapper Drag King Guy Alias.
  • Science Demonstrations: Explore the science of rainbows through hands-on activities in Q Lab.
  • Pride Flag Scavenger Hunt: Discover hidden flags around Questacon that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
  • Mini Q Serenity: Unwind with face painting, story time, and a dedicated quiet space.
  • Fuel to keep you going: Purchase drinks, cocktails and tasty bites from Atomic Café’s pop-up bars.

This inclusive LGBTQIA+ event is inspired by the rainbow and all its possibilities.

The Details

What: SciNight: Refraction – Proud to be Curious
When: 22 November, 6.30 – 9.30pm
Where: Questacon, King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600
Cost: $30 Adults / $23 for members and concessions. Tickets available online.

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