Mix Science with Spirits at Cosmos and Cocktails Night

Experience Cosmos & Cocktails: A Night of Science and Art

Leave the kids at home and prepare for an extraordinary evening at the Washington Pavilion's Cosmos & Cocktails event. This 21-plus, after-hours experience blends science, art, and astronomy into one unforgettable night in downtown Sioux Falls.

Thursday, February 26, from 6 to 8 PM,  guests can explore three floors of hands-on exhibits at the Kirby Science Discovery Center, wander through eight art galleries in the Visual Arts Center, and enjoy captivating planetarium shows—all while sipping specialty cocktails, wine, or beer.

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Embark on a Stellar Journey with Dr. Ken Murphy

The highlight of the evening is the live planetarium presentation, "From Your Backyard to the Deep Universe," led by Dr. Ken Murphy, professor of physics at Southwest Minnesota State University. This immersive journey begins with familiar night skies and travels through our solar system to Saturn and Mars before venturing to distant galaxies at the edge of the observable universe. Presentations run at 6:15 PM and 7:15 PM in the Wells Fargo CineDome and Sweetman Planetarium.

If you're feeling hungry, food is available for purchase from Parlour, featuring gourmet ice cream, popcorn, delicious wraps, sandwiches, and more.

There is even a signature cocktail for the evening - Galactic Lemonade, made with Tito's vodka,  lemonade, and an ingredient that changes the cocktail's color as it mixes, to a deep purple. Perfect for sipping while exploring the universe.

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Secure Your Spot for An Unforgettable Evening

Tickets are available online now or at the Washington Pavilion.

Cosmos & Cocktails offers a rare opportunity for adults to rediscover their curiosity and wonder—minus the kid chaos. It's science, only - elevated.