First Friday – I ♥ the 2000’s!

WASSUP?? Grab your Zune and come “chillax” with the Saint Louis Science Center as we roll back to the 2000s. See bits from our past pulled from the archives and relive the glorious science fiction pop culture. You can test your knowledge with trivia, participate in the building wide game, shop throwbacks with local crafters and vendors, and catch a totally “fetch” movie! TTYL loser!

Parking note: $5 preferred parking is available at the Oakland Lot. Science Center members get free parking at the Oakland Lot.

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What is First Friday?

Unless otherwise noted by the , all activities are FREE! All items marked with a require tickets. Tickets for free screenings available at any box office starting at 5:00 PM. All activities noted by the , have ASL interpretation provided.

 

Ongoing Activities, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

First Floor-1

• Do you have what it takes to be a Survivor? Compete with or against your friends in a Survivor inspired obstacle course in Boeing Hall South.
• Before leaving, share with us your First Friday feedback at our table located near the elevator.
• Engage with local St. Louis community non-profits.
• Powerhouse of the Cell in Life Science Lab.
• Shop handmade products and art works from local artists and crafters.

 

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• Stand back Heinz EZ Squirt Ketchup, there is a new tomato on the scene. Learn about purple tomatoes with GROW educators in the GROW Pavilion.
• Check out the new temporary exhibit, Jane’s Endangered Animal Experience, in the GROW Pavilion.
• Shop handmade products and art works from local artists and crafters.

 

Lower Level-LL

• Learn about computer DATE DISASTERS, then and in the future: Y2K and Y2K38 with UMSL Learning and Technology Center in the T.Rex Room.
• Free play 2000s era games with Esports in May Hall.
• Purchase fan-tastic handmade finds from local artists and crafters.

 

Second Floor-2

• Visit Makerspace to create your own friendship bracelet.
• Visit local makers and tinkerers near the Makerspace and the OMNIMAX.
• Take a photo with our Photo-Op!

 

Planetarium-2

• The Planetarium is closed for a private event.

 

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Scheduled Activities

 

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Building-wide Game

Create your own fortune teller by playing our radically cool scavenger hunt game. Fill in blanks by decoding the pieces located throughout the listed galleries and locations.

 

5:00 PM, Energy Stage/LL
Stage Demos

Take it back to the 2000s with our Stage Staff and experience stage shows from 2007!

 

6:00 PM, Energy Stage/LL
Live Trivia

Prizes for winner of each round and overall winner

 

7:00 PM, Energy Stage/LL
Presentation TBD

 

8:00 PM, Boeing North/ 1
Lip Synch Idol

Calling all superstars! Do you have what it takes to fake it to the top in the Science Center’s Lips Synch Idol?

 

8:30 PM, OMNIMAX/2 FREE |
Shrek

{2001, PG, 90 minutes)
TRAILER

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Answers to Your First Friday Questions

How do I get free tickets? (for shows, presentations, activities, etc.)

• Get your tickets at any box office. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each person is allowed up to four tickets for your group. Once you have a ticket, you must be in the theater by showtime to claim your seat. If you decide not to use your ticket, please return it to the Membership Desk in the Main Building Lobby. Tickets turned in for sold-out shows will be redistributed at the Membership Desk until 30 minutes prior to showtime. After this, visitors without tickets may wait in a standby line outside of the show’s venue. We will let in those standing by to fill all seats not claimed by showtime.

 

What are the costume guidelines?

• We encourage guests to wear costumes!
  We encourage guests to wear costumes! Weapons as part of costumes are subject to the approval of Saint Louis Science Center Security. No firearms or illegal weapons are allowed and if the weapon has a blade, you must have a covering for it. Masks or full-face helmets must be carried into the building.
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Price: First Fridays are free but some activities are ticketed.
Location: Entire Science Center Campus
Ages: All ages are welcome. First Friday activities such as presentations, pop culture trivia, and the OMNIMAX film are primarily designed for visitors 16 years and older.

Please note: First Friday events will follow all existing Saint Louis Science Center health and safety guidelines, including capacity guidelines.

Parking note: $5 preferred parking is available at the Oakland Lot. Science Center members get free parking at the Oakland Lot.