Bring your appetite for food, drinks and knowledge to OMSI Science Pubs. These events invite people of all ages to learn about an interesting science topic in a friendly, fun environment.
OMSI Science Pubs are monthly events that celebrate the marvel of science with food and drinks. Some of the science pub topics focus on what’s happening right here in Oregon, while others take you around the world to explore the many wonders of our planet.
Here’s the information on topics, dates and tickets:
OMSI Science Pubs
Events are held at McMenamins Kennedy School and OMSI.
At Kennedy School, you can get dinner, snacks and drinks throughout the presentation. Options range from pizza to burgers to popcorn and candy. And don’t forget the cajun tots.
The Theory Restaurant serves specialty pizzas, bright salads, seasonal soups and sweet treats.
Tickets
Tickets are a $5 donation to OMSI per person. Advance tickets are recommended. There will be a limited number of tickets available at the check-in table. Tickets at the door are first come, first served.
If you are unable to join in person, you can watch on Zoom. You’ll need to register at a special link at each event page.
Upcoming Topics and Dates
Pain and the Brain
Kennedy School
Dr. Mary Heinricher, a neuroscientist and pain researcher, teaches you about the neural circuits that control pain. In this talk, consider how information about injury is processed by the nervous system, and how the brain controls our experience of pain. Learn about what causes us to not feel pain even when we are injured, and why we might feel pain even when there is no injury.
This science pub is Monday, April 15, from 7-9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Get tickets for this science pub.
Intelligent Honeybee Behaviors
OMSI
It is no secret honeybees are smart. They communicate through dancing and make nature’s sweetest treat, honey. But there’s something else that bees are programmed for, swarming. Urban beekeeper Mandy Shaw discusses this biological functions that is often feared and misunderstood. At this talk, take a look inside the drama, biology, communication and reasons why bees swarm.
This science pub is Tuesday, May 7, from 7-9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Get tickets for this science pub.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 249-3983
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