Adult Programs

21+ Night

6 – 10 pm

All those who have ever wanted to enjoy Carnegie Science Center without having to elbow 8-year-olds out of the way for a chance to compete against the Air Hockeybot or launch a rocket into the air, will not want to miss 21+ Night at Carnegie Science Center.

21+ Beer Night

Gather the squad for a cheers-and-beers night! Science is brewing as we explore the chemistry behind this fermented concoction at 21+ Beer Night. Enjoy FREE samples of beers from local breweries including: Southern Tier Brewing Company, Penn Brewery, Block House Brewing Company, Fury Brewing Company, North Country Brewing Company, 11^th Hour Brewing Company, The Leaning Cask Brewing Company, Helltown Brewing LLC, Couch Brewery, 4 Seasons Brewing, Rusty Gold Brewing, and Dogfish Head! Plus, receive a commemorative souvenir tasting cup for beer sampling!

• Learn about the science of beer with presentations from expert Brooke Franus, owner of Stewards of Beer
• Get a behind-the-scenes look at equipment and ingredients used in the home brew process with TRASH (Three Rivers Alliance of Serious Home-brewers)
• Chat with the owners of Brew: The Museum of Beer
• Join Master Cicerone^® and Beer Educator Brian Reed for a beer and cheese pairing presentation
• Challenge friends to a game of GIANT beer pong or step up your game at an “old school” beer pong tournament with Disappearing Ink
• Laughter meets libations in a Terry Jones and T-Robe stand-up comedy show in the Science Stage
• Class is in session with beer aficionado Gene Ribnicky and a crash course version of his Beer School Program
• Put your skills to the test in our Tipsy Science Warrior Challenge
• Go aboard USS Requin (SS 481) Submarine, a uniquely immersive experience (open until 8 pm)
• Receive FREE PLAY vouchers from Rivers Casino
• Experiment with yeast and sugar to learn more about the chemical reactions that occur in fermentation
• Cool off at our liquid nitrogen frozen s’mores bar
• Snap some pics and turn them into a custom GIF with the GifBooth from DigiBooths
• Plus, live music, four floors of exhibit exploration, cash bars, and no kids!
• For an extra fee, immerse yourself within the pulsing energy of a stadium concert by one of the most popular musical acts! See U2 3D at 9:30 pm on Pittsburgh’s largest screen!

Admission cost is $24 for tickets purchased by noon the day of the event. If tickets are still available, they can be purchased for $29 at the door. Tickets will be sold until the event is sold out.

Once you have purchased tickets, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. To obtain your event wristband, show your Photo I.D. at the ticket counter when you arrive for 21+ Night.

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