Looking to mix things up this week? From a dinosaur-focused science sleepover to a wall hanging workshop, here are a few top options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.
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Super Science Sleepover: Dinos after Dark
From the event description:
Children ages 5 and older, travel back in time to when Astrodons lived in Maryland and see how you size up against dinosaurs like triceratops, velociraptor and more. All children must have an adult in their party.
When: Friday, Oct. 18, 5:30 p.m.- Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.
Where: Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St.
Admission: $40, single member registration; $45, single registration
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'Children of the Dream' book talk
From the event description:
Rucker C. Johnson, Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, will be giving a talk about his new book, "Children of the Dream: Why School Integration Works."
When: Friday, Oct. 18, 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Mason Hall Auditorium, 3101 Wyman Park Drive
Admission: Free
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Speed Dating
From the event description:
Our events offer a fresh alternative to speed dating and matchmaking. Creating an atmosphere that is at once casual and comfortable — it's what we call cheeky-chic.
When: Friday, Oct. 18, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Leinenkugel's Beer Garden, 34 Market Place
Admission: $29.95
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Sequencing the Inner Harbor
From the event description:
In this course, we will be collaborating with researchers at the University of Maryland’s Institute for Marine and Environmental Technology to sequence the DNA of all plankton living in the Inner Harbor. This is a great opportunity to learn about groundbreaking metagenomics technology (simultaneously sequencing the DNA of all organisms in a habitat).
When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Baltimore Underground Science Space, 101 N. Haven St., #105
Admission: $48, BUGSS members; $120, non-members
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Ore and Wool wall hanging workshop
From the event description:
Create a beautiful, modern wall hanging for your own home using gold-plated hoops, wool yarn and soft merino wool roving.
When: Saturday, Oct. 19, noon-2:30 p.m.
Where: Trohv, 921 W. 36th St.
Admission: $35
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