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Philadelphia Science Festival: Pub Events

by Drink Philly on Apr 7, 2011 in Events
Philadelphia Science Festival: Pub Events

The Philadelphia Science Festival is happening from April 15th through the 28th, and there’s a ton of restaurants and bars who’re participating.

Listed below are all the awesome pub events going down!


April 15th

Slam After-Party: Science Festival Beer Tapping

Where: Kite & Key Restaurant, 1836 Callowhill St.
When: 9pm

Be among the first to taste Yards special craft Science Festival Beer!


Monday, April 18

“Flavor Tripping”: The Magical Miracle Berry

Where: Continental Restaurant, 138 Market St.
When: 6:00 PM

One little red berry can change everything. Pop one of these miracle fruits into your mouth and lemons become sweet! ($)


Science on Tap presents: Science Quizzo

Where: National Mechanics, 22 S. 3rd St.
When: 6:00 PM

Test your knowledge of scientific trivia at this two-hour Quizzo spectacular!


Drinking and Thinking: An Introduction to Biomedical Ethics

Where: South Philly Tap Room, 1509 Mifflin St.
When: 7:00PM

Discuss what has shaped the way we think about life, death, and our use of biomedical technology.


Tuesday, April 19

An Electronic Nose

Where: The Bards, 2013 Walnut St.
When: 6:30pm

Find out haw nanotechnology can be used to simulate the smell receptors of the nose!


What Can Fuel Cells do for You?

Where: Dark Horse Pub, 421 S. 2nd St.
When: 6:30pm

Join this discussion about fuel cells and why this technology may be crucial to helping us rid our dependency on fossil fuel.


Human Experimentation

Where: Tavern 17, 220 S. 17th St.
When: 7:00pm

Breakthroughs in medicine are only possible if human beings are the test subjects in medical experiments —explore the ethical implications of these practices.

 

Wednesday, April 20

The Artisanal Microbe: Cheese

Where: Di Bruno Brothers, 1730 Chestnut St.
When: 6:30pm

Try local cheeses while enjoying a discussion on the role microbes play in making cheeses.


Thursday, April 21

Philadelphia Nerd Nite

Where: Marbar, 200 S. 40th St.
When: 7:30pm

Nerds and non-nerds alike gather to meet, drink and learn something new. ($)


Friday, April 22

Melting Moments of Delight: The Science of Chocolate

Where/When: See www.philasciencefestival.org for details.

Experience how seeds are converted into delicious chocolate while you savor free samples with cocoa scientists and taste experts.


In the Mouth of a Lion: The Sensory World of Animals

Where: Rembrandt’s, 741 N. 23rd St.
When: 6:00pm

Alter your taste buds to see why cats dislike candy and love things we find vile during this exciting, experimental discussion.


Saturday, April 23

From Hops to Stein: The Science of Beer

Where: Yards Brewery, 901 N. Delaware Ave.
When: 7:00pm

Discover the magic behind brewing and the ways in which our taste buds and noses (yes, noses) process these sudsy delights. Click here for tickets!


Monday, April 25

Café Scientifique presents: Fading Senses

Where: Bella Cena, 1506 Spruce St.
When: 6:00 PM

Discuss how age-related changes in our sense of smell are related to everything from nutrition to Alzheimer’s Disease.*


Do You Know What’s in Your Genes?

Where: Continental Restaurant, 138 Market St.
When: 6:00pm

Discuss how “personalized medicine” has the potential to revolutionize the current practice of medicine.


Tuesday, April 26

Lunch for Hungry Minds: Brain Tumors in Children

Where: University City Science Center, 3711 Market St, Suite 800
When: 11:30am

Join this discussion on the steps needed to combat brain tumors in children.*


A Luminary-Infused Quizzo

Where: City Tap House, 3925 Chestnut St.
When: Call for time.

Join some of the most brilliant scientific luminaries on the planet as they take to the intense battle grounds of pub quiz.


Wednesday, April 27

Stem Cell Breakthroughs

Where: Midatlantic Restaurant and Tap Room, 3711 Market St.
When: 5:30pm

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the latest stem cell technology, which creates stem cells from skin cells.


All Things Fermented: The Science of Beer and Cheese

Where: Triumph Brewing Co., 117 Chestnut St.
When: 6:30pm

During this entertaining 2-hour tasting adventure, City Food Tours will reveal the role of fermentation in craft beers and gourmet cheeses. Advance tickets required. ($)*

*Venue will not carry Yards Science-Festival Beer.
 

 

While these events are totally awesome, they are not the only ones! Check out http://www.philasciencefestival.org/ for more information.

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