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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Upcoming Events
“We Believe in Dinosaurs” preview and director talk
ISC is partnering with Google Chicago to offer you an early inside scoop on the next film from Chicago's own […]
Free
“If Our Bodies Could Talk” with James Hamblin
ISC and MATTER are partnering to bring the funny and informative James Hamblin to Chicago on January 18, 2017 to answer your […]
$10 – $20
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
Fermilab’s Greatest Hits: Highlights from the First 50 Years
A half-century ago, the Enrico Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory began to grow on the Illinois prairie. Through the intelligence, ingenuity, […]
$7
Bakeries & Restaurants with Pi Day Specials
Since 2009 Illinois Science Council (ISC) has recruited bakeries, restaurants, and pizza purveyors to offer pie-related specials on Pi Day […]
Pi Day “Pi K” 3.14-mile Fun Run/Walk
The typical 5K of 3.1 miles is so old-school. ISC's "Pi K" is so much better because MATH makes it […]
Are We Really Going to Live Forever? The Promises and Perils of Artificial Intelligence
ISC is thrilled to partner with the School of the Art Institute and Illinois Humanities for a program on the promises and […]
Northwestern Science Cafe — Lab on the skin
Check out Northwestern's Science Cafe this month where you'll learn about the development of a lab worn on the skin! […]
Free
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
The Warped Universe: the one hundred year quest to discover Einstein’s gravitational waves
In 2016, scientists announced the first ever detection of gravitational waves from colliding black holes, launching a new era of […]
Free
“We Have No Idea”-Jorge Cham, PhD Comics
We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe You’ve probably heard of a little thing called the universe. […]
$7
Chicago Science Fest 2017
Merchandise Mart, Plaza 222 W. Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL, United StatesIllinois Science Council invites you to the third annual Chicago Science Festival — a celebration of the wow-inspiring, mind-expanding, human-benefitting awesomeness that […]
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
The Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks
Starting in the evening of Aug. 12 through the next day’s dawn, you might be able to catch a glimpse […]
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
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
Astronomy on Tap: Solar Eclipse of the Heart
Learn about how the solar system formed and find out what the UPCOMING SOLAR ECLIPSE is all about and how YOU can […]
FREE
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