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World Science Festival Brisbane's adults only event, Social Science, is a festival within the festival, transforming Queensland Museum into a hub of live music, shows, comedy and of course, science on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Witness the Museum's transformation from day to night as it evolves into a dynamic hub of innovation and exploration with workshops, live programming and activations in an exclusive one‑night-only event as part of World Science Festival Brisbane.

Highlights include: 

  • Circular Couture Runway: Glam meets the unexpected when the Queen of upcycle, artist and designer Claudia Williams showcases her wearable art with trailblazing ballroom divas, the House of Alexander. This waste couture showcase repositions sustainable fashion, modeled by the most stunning and forward thinking creatives in Brisbane
  • Live podcast recording of What’s That Rash with Dr Norman Swan and Tegan Taylor
  • A camp take on the birds and the bees with the charismatic Dr Naomi Koh Belic and science communication extraordinaire Lee Constable’s The Drag (S)experiment. This show promises a stigma-free space where drag and science collide, leaving you hungry for knowledge and dazzled by the magic of both worlds.
  • Live painting by Phoebe Paradise
  • Mechanical Insect Pinning Workshop with Dead Puppet Society. Explore the delicate art of insect preservation in a hands-on workshop led by Dead Puppet Society.
  • Synth n Sip with Tara Pattenden. Immerse yourself in the symphony of sound creation in a workshop guided by Tara Pattenden
  • Counterpilot’s immersive experience, Pigeon Fool
  • A seamless blend of beats with DJ Spock
  • Fem queen and DJ, Neesha Alexander mixing dancefloor classics into the night
  • After-hours access to The Hatchery AND Jurassic World Brickman

Need a break between activities? Purchase a science inspired beverage and tasty bites from the Social Science pop-up food market.

Secure your tickets now for an evening that transcends the ordinary!

World Science Festival Brisbane is a valued partner of Must Do Brisbane.com

Social Science

Queensland Museum

Stanley Place

South Brisbane

Mar 22, 2024 6.30pm-10:30pm

$60 + book fee

This event is 18yrs+

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