This in from the CSIRO which sounds like fun:
After the lab coats come off and the lights do down, join CSIRO Discovery for some grown-up science fun including a science trivia quiz with great prizes.
CSIRO Discovery presents an evening of science fun for grown-ups, beginning with an explosive science show from Graham Walker from ‘Science Show-Offs’.
You ought to reward yourself after a long hard days’ work. CSIRO Discovery invites you to:
. sit back, relax and enjoy the evening
. bring out your inner child in our hands-on science laboratory
. let our 3-D theatre blow your mind
. view and handle our stick insects
. experience Discovery and its new and existing exhibitsGet your hands dirty with sci-art games, listen to tunes scratched by local DJ, and sip science-themed cocktails whipped up by the mix-masters from the ACT branch of the Australian Science Communicators.
The evening will conclude with our After Dark science Trivia Competition. Great prizes are on offer – the members of the winning table will receive one iPod each!
Book your table of six by emailing info.discovery@csiro.au or calling 02 6246 4646.
This is a free event open to ages 18 years and over. Cash Bar and a selection of canapés will be available.
Event Itinerary:5.30 pm – Doors open, cocktails served and DJ provides the ambience in the atrium.
6.00 pm – Graham Walker from the Science ShowOffs presents his ‘Explosive Science Show’.
7.00 pm – Science trivia competition begins in cafe area (tables of 6 only).
8.15 pm – Prize-giving ceremony.Find out about other Discovery Events.
What: Discovery After Dark: Forests
Where: CSIRO Discovery Centre, Clunies Ross Street, Black Mountain
When: Thursday 3 November 2011 5.30pm – 8.0pm
