Tuesday, February 14 - 2023 (7pm - 10pm)
Are you looking for a unique Valentine’s Day date? Well, look no further!
We’re beyond excited to have Chelazon Leroux from Canada’s Drag Race join us for this super special Adult Science Night! Chelazon (she/he/they) is a two-Spirit Dene First Nations Multidisciplinary Artist. Chelazon’s artistic pursuits include: Drag, stand-up comedy, and social media content creation.
Activities for this Adult Science Night will include:
Lube Luge: Investigate and learn about the different types of lubricants. Which one makes the heavy object go faster down the ramp?
Condom Cannons: Create mini vortex generators and use dry ice to test the strength of condoms!
Broken Heart Dissections: Can you figure out what made these hearts break?
Boozy Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream: Science is helpful for a lot of things, but who knew it was so good at making special ice cream!
Pre-buy your tickets here and we can scan them off your phone at the door! (Just bring your ID):
***This event is 19+ only. Must have a valid government issued I.D. to attend.***
Why This Event?
WHY IS THE SASKATCHEWAN SCIENCE CENTRE HOSTING THIS EVENT?
Some people might ask – why is a science centre hosting an event like this? The simple answer: it’s going to be an educational and fun night, and a fantastic way to celebrate Valentine’s Day by meeting new people, hanging out with friends or celebrating with the love of your life (no matter who that is).
WHAT IS AN ADULT SCIENCE NIGHT?
An Adult Science Night is an evening for grown-ups only (all attendees must be 19 or older to attend and must show a government-issued photo ID at the door) to explore science in new and interesting ways. During Adult Science Nights, we also offer alcoholic beverages and more advanced science demonstrations and activities.
WHY IS THE SASKATCHEWAN SCIENCE CENTRE HOSTING THIS EVENT?
Science is for everyone! We want to showcase that science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) are accessible to everyone in our space, and we hope to create an environment that is welcoming to all people.
As a Science Centre, it is important that we are a safe place, both physically and psychologically, to have important conversations, whether they are around vaccine safety, racism, and more. One of the goals of Covalent Bonding is to embrace inclusion for all people, including those who identify as LGBTQ+.
WHO IS CHELAZON LEROUX?
Our evening’s host is a two-Spirit Dene First Nations multidisciplinary artist. Chelazon uses her Indigenous identity as the foundation for her creative works which include Drag, stand-up comedy, and social media content creation.
WHAT IS DRAG?
Drag is a gender-bending art form in which a person dresses in clothing and makeup meant to exaggerate a specific gender identity, usually of the opposite sex.
While drag’s main purpose has been for drag performance and entertainment, it is also used as self-expression and a celebration of LGBTQ+ pride. A typical drag show will include lip-syncing or dance, and performers often have elaborate clothing, hair, and makeup. (https://www.masterclass.com/articles/a-primer-on-drag-queens-in-popular-culture)
WHAT IS COVALENT BONDING?
In chemistry, covalent bonding is the interatomic linkage that results from the sharing of an electron pair between two atoms. The binding arises from the electrostatic attraction of their nuclei for the same electrons. For us, covalent bonding means the coming together of people. When a group of people is accepting of one another, it fosters an environment of inclusivity and respect, which can lead to better communication and collaboration. A positive and supportive culture leads to improved well-being and greater success for everyone.
At the Valentine’s Day Covalent Bonding event, attendees will learn about lubricants, viscosity, and friction, explore dry ice, air pressure, and vortices, dissect cow hearts, and explore the magic of liquid nitrogen ice cream – and much more!