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APRIL 2015

SCHEDULE

LIVE SHOW Saturdays and Sundays

Daily Shows Mar. 28 to Apr. 5

21+ onlyThursday, April 16

GALLERY MAP& HOURS

Financial support for the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is provided in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.

30% TOTAL FROM RECOVERED FIBER

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April Hours MON–THU 10 AM–5 PM FRI–SUN 10 AM–6 PM

SPRING BREAK HOURS

Hours subject to change.Please check our website when planning your visit.

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DON’T TRY THISAT HOME

April 1–April 1210 AM–6 PM

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME Stand back: We’re doing science! Don’t Try �is at Home is a series of new live shows that explore science that’s too messy, too noisy and too hair-raising to do at home! You can experience up to three di�erent shows throughout the day, one show performed each hour, live, on stage. Ever wonder what would happen if you combined a leaf blower and a roll of toilet paper? How high have you seen ping pong balls fly? Grab your frenemy and volunteer, if you dare, for the Chain of Pain! See how shocking science can be. Shows last approximately 20 thrilling minutes and accommodate about 100 brave visitors. Whatever you do ... Don’t Try �is at Home!

CIRCUS! Science Under the Big TopNew Exhibition Opens May 2Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls: Step right up! CIRCUS! Science Under the Big Top is coming to San Diego! Discover the science behind the spectacle while performing acrobatics in mid-air, learning the art of contortion and performing spectacular feats of strength. If you dare—and if you’re 44 inches or taller—walk the tightrope high above the ground. �is family-friendly exhibition features twenty multi-station interactive exhibits that delve into everything from clown makeup to animal communication.

TINKERING STUDIO Follow in the inventive footsteps of �omas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and Leonardo da Vinci in the Tinkering Studio! Work together to experiment and collaborate on creative activities designed to spark curiosity and foster exploration. Make origami and Spirograph artwork, design and construct simple mechanical toys from recycled materials, build marble “roller coasters” using tubes and ramps or create “digital bling” using colorful LED lights, ba�eries and accessories. Join us to dream, design, create, experiment and enjoy!

PLEASE NOTE: Beginning April 12 the Tinkering Studio closes on the main exhibition �oor and reopens on April 18 in its regular spot next to Cellular Journey.

NANONANO—Imagine and Discover a World You Can’t See! is an engaging exhibition about nanoscale science, technology and engineering. Join us to explore a small world where big science happens. �is 400-square-foot exhibition includes hands-on interactives that invite you to dive into the nano world and discover its real-world applications and implications. Bilingual.

KID CITYKids age five and under get to explore our working world in a safe learning environment. �e colorful, hands-on cityscape includes a Grocery Store, Fire Station, Factory, Power Plant and Li�le Learners Lab, plus an Infants Only Area. Bilingual.The Kid City exhibition is made possible through generous funding from the Target Corporation.

BLOCK BUSTERS! Build free-form structures—from skyscrapers to bridges—with thousands of wooden KEVA (Knowledge-Exploration-Visual Arts) planks.

AGING FOR ALL AGES�is exhibition teaches about wellness and healthy lifestyle choices through fun and engaging interactive exhibits.

CELLULAR JOURNEYCheck out the exhibition that introduces you to human cell biology, the importance of stem cells and the potential impact of stem cells on medical research in the fields of regenerative and personalized medicine.The Cellular Journey exhibition is made possible through generous funding from Thermo Fisher Scientific.

EXHIBIT GALLERIES

APRIL—Tinkerers’ Club. Join us on Saturday mornings to learn new skills and work on fun projects that you get to take home with you. Advance registration is recommended. $12 members; $15 nonmembers (per project). 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Tinkering Studio. April 4, 18 & 25. Sponsored by ScholarShare.

April 4: Build a Lamp! Bring your bright ideas and an usual item at home to create your base and design your very own lamp!April 18 & 25: �e Science of Serigraphy. In this two-class workshop Tinkerers will explore the science of serigraphy, also known as screen printing. Tinkerers will use eco-friendly ingredients to make their own printing medium and screen prints. Workshop admission will be sold in a two-class block. Special rates apply: Members $17, nonmembers $20.

APRIL—Family Science Saturdays. Activities free with paid admission. 2–4 p.m. in the Tinkering Studio. April 4, 18 & 25.

April 4: Elephant Toothpaste and Milk Paint. Tinkerers will explore exothermic reactions with “elephant toothpaste”; plus use milk paint to create abstract images.April 18: �ink Green! Using string, recycled paper and other organic materials, Tinkerers will create their very own paper.April 25: Coded Messages. Use household items like baking soda and cranberry juice to make disappearing ink!

APRIL 6—Senior Monday Lecture: Using Human Pluripotent Stem Cells to Study Neurological Diseases. Dr. Cassiano Carromeu will uncover the many advantages of using human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) in medicine. He will discuss the main advances made, the pitfalls to overcome and the potential of revolution on personal medicine using these cells. Following the lecture, catch a special screening of the IMAX �lm Mysteries of Egypt. 10:30 AM lecture; noon theater show; seniors $8, adults $17.95.

APRIL 9—Young Scientists Session 7: Engineering. Preschoolers ages 3–5 (and a parent) learn how to build and think like real engineers through experimentation, investigation and scienti�c questioning. Sessions run monthly, four weeks each. �ursday, Saturday or Sunday morning. 9–10:30 a.m. Members $75, nonmembers $85. Session 7 ends May 3.

APRIL 11—Saturday Science Club for Girls: Structural Engineers. Girls in grades 5–8 can join the Fleet on the second Saturday of each month to investigate exciting science topics. �is month we’ll design and build our own bridges and towers. Noon–2 PM; members $12, nonmembers $14. Must pre-register by calling (619) 238-1233 ext. 806.

FLEET EVENTSAPRIL 14—Teacher Workshop: Spotlight on San Diego Science. A local scientist, engineer or researcher will share their passion for what they do and provide information that will be useful for teachers in the classroom. 5–7 p.m.

APRIL 16—Fleet Night of Science: �e �rill of Science. �e Fleet Night of Science is a delightful evening of unexpected activities and experiences for adults ages 21 and up. Create your own hovercra�, explore the neuroscience that drives adrenaline junkies and learn about the thrilling things the San Diego science community is up to. All exhibits will be open for exploration and food and adult beverages will be available for purchase. �e event takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center.

APRIL 17—Rock In �e Park: Berkley Hart Selis Twang. Eve Selis and Marc Twang join forces with folk circuit mainstays Berkley Hart to create a night full of memorable songs and musical performances. Earnest three-part harmonies take the listener from the easy lilt of West Coast country-rock to bluegrass-styled Appalachia and all toe-tapping points in between. Doors open at 7 p.m.; food available for purchase; beer, wine and cocktails available at the no-host bar. 21+ only; IDs will be checked at the door.

APRIL 18—Nano Day. Delve into the minuscule world of atoms, molecules and nanoscale forces. A range of exciting hands-on activities will demonstrate the special and unexpected properties found at the nanoscale. Activities free with paid admission. Noon–3 p.m.

APRIL 25—DNA Day with the Salk Institute: Mutant Flies. Experience the excitement of scienti�c discovery and participate in fun, educational hands-on activities with scientists from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Noon–3 p.m.

APRIL 25—Public Sleepover Event. Have you ever wanted to have your very own “Night at the Museum” adventure? �is night of fun includes exploration of our “do touch” interactive exhibit galleries, a show on the Giant Dome screen, fun hands-on educational workshops, a scavenger hunt in the science center, music and dancing and more. Price: $55 per child, parent and/or guardian. Prices are subject to change without notice. For questions please call (619) 685-5761, visit the website or email specialevents@rh�eet.org. Check-in between 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. on Apr. 25. �e sleepover lasts until 8:30 a.m. on Apr. 26. Advanced registration required.

Show schedule is subject to change. Always check rhfleet.org or call (619) 238-1233 when planning your visit for the most up-to-date information. Listen in Spanish while the show plays in English. Ask for a complimentary headset at the Ticket Counter.

An extraordinary journey into the mysterious world of one of nature’s most awe-inspiring marine mammals, Humpback Whales. Join a team of researchers as they unlock the secrets of the humpback and �nd out what makes humpbacks the most acrobatic of all whales. Locally sponsored by ScholarShare. (45 min.)

HUMPBACK WHALES

Apr. 2–5 Apr. 6–30

Daily: 11, 1 & 6 MON–FRI: 1 & 5

SAT–SUN: 11, & 1

Please note: Apr. 1: 11 & 1 only. Apr. 7, 25–26: 11, 1 & 5. Apr. 16 & 30: 1 only.

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Asteroids, the Dawn Spacecra� and Arrival at Ceres. �is month, NASA’s Dawn spacecra� is expected to visit and orbit the largest of the asteroids in the inner Solar System, the dwarf planet Ceres. Join us to learn the latest �ndings about these asteroids from this tremendous journey! A professional astronomer leads backyard stargazers through the universe. �e San Diego County Astronomy Association provides free telescope viewing outdoors on the Prado in Balboa Park, weather and operational requirements permi�ing.

THE SKY TONIGHT

Wednesday, April 1: 7 & 8:15

Planetarium Show

�is �lm o�ers stunning imagery of distant galaxies, the birth of stars and planets, plus NASA's last mission to service one of history's most important observatories. �is is a special one-day-only showing to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Hubble telescope. (44 min.)

HUBBLE

April 24: 2 & 4

April IMAX Films & Planetarium Shows in theEugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Dome Theater

Set sail on a breathtaking IMAX adventure to the lush tropical islands of remote West Papua, where life �ourishes above and below the sea. Join Jawi, a young island boy, as he leads a journey of discovery to this magical place that more than 2,000 species of sea life call home. Narrated by Academy Award® winner Cate Blanche�. (40 min.)

JOURNEY TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC

Apr. 6–17 Apr. 20–30

MON–FRI: 3 Daily: 3

Jason Latimer, the World Champion of Magic, brings his one-of-a-kind live show to the Heiko� Giant Dome �eater. Limited run.

PERCEPTION: See Beyond the Illusion

Apr. 1–5 Apr. 11–12 & 18–9

Daily: 3:30 & 4:30 SAT–SUN: 3:30 & 4:30

Live Show

�rough visually stunning imagery, the �lm showcases the exciting plans NASA and the space community are working on to take humans further into space than ever before. �e �lm calls a�ention to the reality that the space program did not die with the end of the Shu�le Program in 2011. It is vibrantly alive. Narrated by Patrick Stewart. (42 min.) Locally sponsored by Cox.

JOURNEY TO SPACE

Apr. 1–5 Apr. 7–10 Apr. 11–30

Daily: 12 & 2 Daily: 12, 2, 4 & 6 MON–FRI: 12, 2 & 4

SAT–SUN: 12, 2 & 6

Please note: Apr. 6: 2, 4 & 6 only. Apr. 24: 12 & 6 only. Apr. 25 & 26: 12, 2, 4 & 6.

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*Kids under 3 are free, but must sit in the lower left section of the theater.

The Fleet ExperienceIncludes: Don’t Try This at Home, 1-IMAX Film, Blockbusters!, Nano, Aging, Kid City and many

more Exhibits.

The Fleet Perception ExperienceCheck Schedule for available dates. Includes: Live Illusionist

Show, Don’t Try This at Home, Blockbusters!, Nano, Kid City and many more Exhibits.

The Full Fleet ExperienceCheck Schedule for available dates. Includes: Live Illusionist Show, Don’t Try This at Home, 1-IMAX Film, Blockbusters!,

Nano, Aging, Kid City and many more Exhibits.