18+ Event Special Event

Friday 22 Nov

6:30pm - 9:30pm
Questacon - King Edward Terrace, Parkes

Experience Questacon after dark for a vivacious celebration of science and pride!

There will be performances that enchant, activities that provide connection, and science demonstrations that inspire. 

Questacon

Featuring: 

  • Flamingos from Dead Puppet Society: Marvel at full-sized flamboyant flappy-footed, illuminated flamingos in every colour of the rainbow.

  • Qwire Performance: Be serenaded by Canberra’s inclusive LGBTQIA+ choir and join an interactive workshop.

  • Community Corner Interactive Workshops: Engage with Meridian’s exciting activities and resources that build rainbow connections (with giveaways too).

  • Questacon Colour Shows: Experience the science of refraction through light, bubbles, and explosions.

  • Drag Performance: Enjoy smooth, sparkling nonsense from Dapper Drag King Guy Alias. 

  • Science Demonstrations: Explore the science of rainbows through hands-on activities in Q Lab.

  • Pride Flag Scavenger Hunt: Discover hidden flags around Questacon that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.

  • Mini Q Serenity: Unwind with face painting, story time, and a dedicated quiet space.

  • Fuel to keep you going: Purchase drinks, cocktails and tasty bites from Atomic Café’s pop-up bars

This inclusive LGBTQIA+ event is inspired by the rainbow and all its possibilities.

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