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15 November

Chris Hadfield's Generator 2018

Generator is back! Chris Hadfield’s famed comedy, music and ideas extravaganza is returning to Roy Thomson Hall. Past years saw Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer, Mythbuster Adam Savage, Destin Sandlin from Smarter Every Day, architect Moshe Safdie, poets, cyborgs, exoskeletons, bionic Ironman hands for children, and much, much more. It isn’t an easy show to describe – you just have to experience it to understand.
26 September

ASX Star Talk: Astronomical Alchemy

Calling all space enthusiasts! Come on down to ASX's first Star Talk of the school year on Wednesday, September 26th where U of T astrophysicist Dr. Maria R. Drout will be illuminating the origins of all the elements in the universe!
20 October
12 October
26 October

UofT Planetarium: The Life and Death of Stars (SOLD OUT)

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:10pm The stars in the night sky seem unchanging and eternal, and have remained the same for the history of human civilization. However, over millions and billions of years, new stars are born, live out their long lives, and eventually die in a blaze of glory. In this show, we will be exploring the lives of stars by visiting stellar nurseries, supernova remnants and much more!
6 October

UofT Planetarium: The Life and Death of Stars (SOLD OUT)

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:10pm The stars in the night sky seem unchanging and eternal, and have remained the same for the history of human civilization. However, over millions and billions of years, new stars are born, live out their long lives, and eventually die in a blaze of glory. In this show, we will be exploring the lives of stars by visiting stellar nurseries, supernova remnants and much more!
19 September

Gerstein Library: Space Mythbusters

Demystify pop culture myths in astronomy, space, and extraterrestrial life. Hear the real story from real scientists! Come see fascinating presentations and join a discussion with interesting speakers at this special space-themed Science Literacy Week event.
19 September

BeSpatial: All Things Space

As part of Science Literacy week, we are excited to host a free fun hands-on experience that engages the public about space science topics. Learn how space science concepts are applicable to our daily lives and see the latest mission news from ranging from astronomy, geology to geography! Support your local cafe - Studio 89 in the process! This event is a partnership event hosted by BeSpatial Consulting, hERVOLUTION and Studio 89. Children, youth, adults and seniors can all drop in and participate!
21 September

CSA: Fireside chat with Canadian astronauts (WEBCAST)

On September 21, Amber Mac will lead a discussion on space exploration with nine Canadian astronauts at the University of Ottawa. Don’t miss this unique event! The event will be streamed LIVE on the CSA Facebook page at 11:30am.
18 September

Pueblo Science/RCIScience: What's it Like in Space & Future Food Fair

Explore the environment that an astronaut encounters in space. From microgravity to no atmosphere, how do humans adapt to survive in space? Observe the Sun through a safe, solar telescope and learn how something 150 million km from Earth has to be considered during any safe trip beyond Earth.   One of the biggest challenges is what to eat in space! How do astronauts manage to eat healthy food while in microgravity? What will we eat if we ever settle beyond Earth?