After Dark: Simple Machines

Have you thought about how astounding everyday tools and machines are? Through fundamental physics, they can multiply our force and make our lives more efficient. Tonight, explore the science behind simple machines by playing with kinetic gadgets, pendulums, and other mechanical marvels. What effects do you have with a turn of the crank? Do you possess the patience for the Machine with Concrete? (Hint: it might take a few billion years). Then hear from our artist in residence Catie Cuan, who turns robots into her dance partners.

Ages 18+