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First Fridays
Once a month, the entire Natural History Museum stays open until 10 pm and features live music, exciting scientific discussion, and behind-the-scenes curatorial tours. Since its inception in 2004, First Fridays has been has been an immersive program designed for audiences of all ages, bringing together a dynamic discussion with scientists on the cutting edge of their fields and musical performances by fresh and innovative artists. In recent years the program has been hailed as Los Angeles’ “Best Intellectual Event in Disguise” (L.A. Downtown News, 2008) and “Best Museum Party Night” (Los Angeles magazine, 2009). First Fridays welcomes its audience back to the Museum they loved as kids, putting a new and exciting spin on an old favorite.
First Fridays Returns!
First Fridays 2012: This Time It's Personal
Science is defined as the systematic acquisition of knowledge. That’s the truth, but not the whole truth. Science is less about what we know than it is about how we know what we know. It is less about finding answers than it is asking questions. It is certainly less about the rational, systematic pursuit of knowledge by white-coated, clipboard-carrying nerds than it is passionate people who are fascinated with solving puzzles contained in the world around them. In this way, we are all scientists, asking questions about those things that most fascinate us. Join us at First Fridays in 2012 as we all become scientists for a night — discussing topics that range from bugs to beliefs and from primates to Pluto.
Each discussion forum will be moderated by Michael W. Quick, Ph.D. (Department of Biological Sciences and Executive Vice Provost, University of Southern California)
Save the Dates:
January 6, 2012
February 3, 2012
March 2, 2012
March 30, 2012
May 4, 2012
June 1, 2012
Check back soon for updates on lectures, bands and more for next year's First Fridays series!
Missed Out on Last Season?
Catch up on what you missed with podcasts of last season's lecture series. For more information on lecturers, musicians and everything else that went on during First Fridays 2011 check out the links at the left.
Planning Ahead?
Learn more about ticketing options including information about buying a season pass by visiting the Ticketing FAQ Page. Want to be the first to receive First Fridays updates? Send us an e-mail at performances@nhm.org and we'll add you to our mailing list.
Pre-sale tickets will be available Dec. 1!
First Fridays Production Credits
Event Production: Natural History Museum Staff
Sound Production: Steve Shoemaker Sound