Science World After Dark turns sinister for our most spine-tingling event of the year. This ain’t no kids Halloween party: adults 19+ are invited to explore a haunted dome with a bewitching brew, unsettling spectacles, and shock-worthy science.
This is one of our top-selling After Dark events, so make sure you don’t miss your chance to geek out at the gore and understand the science behind the horror. Miss it, and you'll wish you hadn't.
Join us at Centre Stage where our emcee, Drag King Vincent Rice, will be introducing Canada’s wildest sword swallower and one-man extreme stunt spectacle Neil E. Dee!
Vincent Rice is well accustomed to hosting local productions around Vancouver and is the ultimate host for Science World’s Sinister Science After Dark night! They will preparing you for some of the creepiest, goriest science brought to us from Neil E. Dee.
Neil E Dee has been mesmerizing audiences with his death-defying acts for over two decades. With jaw-dropping stunts including sword swallowing with some of the craziest swords in the business, laying on machetes while having bricks broken on him, unusual weightlifting with metal hooks and acting as a human dartboard.
Be prepared to be amazed, and maybe a little grossed out at Science World’s Sinister Science!
(Photos: Vincent Rice and Neil E Dee)
Ever wonder how insects help solve crimes? Forensic Entomology is the science of using insects to gather information about crime scenes and other events. Getting to know these wriggly, buzzy creatures help us estimate the time of death of human remains, whether there are drugs or poisons in the body, and whether it was moved from its original deposition. Join us in the Science Theatre to hear PhD candidate Jeffrey Yung speak more about the science of Forensic Entomology.
Whether you're a true crime fanatic or just curious about the wilder side of science, don't miss this fascinating look at how bugs bring justice to light!
Come and check out our sinister science showcase! Meet organisations from around Vancouver that specialise in the spooky and scary. From why we get scared to some of the stranger parts of the natural world around us, be prepared for hands-on activities and come with your questions, ready to meet the scientists behind sinister! Including:
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Survivors
Artist: Jeff Kulak
Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.
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Egg BB
Artist: Jeff Kulak
Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.
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Comet Crisp
Artist: Jeff Kulak
Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.
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T-Rex and Baby
Artist: Michelle Yong
Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.
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Buddy the T-Rex
Artist: Michelle Yong
Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.
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Geodessy
Artist: Michelle Yong
Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.
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Science Buddies
Artist: Ty Dale
From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.
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Western Dinosaur
Artist: Ty Dale
From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.
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Time-Travel T-Rex
Artist: Ty Dale
From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.
