SciNight: Refraction - Proud to be Curious 2024

when: 22 November 2024 | venue: Questacon | cost: See event for details | address: King Edward Terrace Parkes 2600 | website: https://questacon.edu.au | tickets: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx%3Fsh%3DSCNIGHTR24//?q=eyJ0eXBlIjoiYm9va2luZyIsImRlc3RpbmF0aW9uIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcmVtaW

published: 18 Dec 2024, 5 min read

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Experience Questacon after dark for a vivacious celebration of science and pride!

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

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 waves and light sources at Q Lab.

Pride Flag Scavenger Hunt: Discover hidden flags around Questacon that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.

Mini Q Serenity: Unwind with face painting, storytime, 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.

Go see SciNight: Refraction - Proud to be Curious 2024.

SciNight: Refraction - Proud to be Curious 2024 | What's on in Parkes

SciNight: Refraction - Proud to be Curious 2024 is on 22 November 2024. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Parkes. Call 02 6270 2800 for details. Visit their website at https://questacon.edu.au.

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Event Details

what: SciNight: Refraction - Proud to be Curious 2024
when: 22 November 2024
start time/end time: See event website for details
venue: Questacon
phone: 02 6270 2800
city/suburb: Parkes ACT

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