BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lawrence Hall of Science//Event//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a279e8074de9@lawrencehallofscience.org DTSTAMP:20260609T050256Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T210000 SUMMARY:The Future of Food and the Buzz of Science (18+) LOCATION:Lawrence Hall of Science DESCRIPTION:The Lawrence is abuzz with insect science! You’re invited for an evening of exploration of science both big and small! Witness a flaming firefly in Serenity\, a striking fusion of art and engineering by Oakland’s own Flaming Lotus Girls. Meet and learn from expert scientists about insect biology and evolution. Discover how insects and other future foods will innovate what’s on your plate. Don’t forget your wings: visitors who come dressed up like a bug get $5 off admission! Fire and Flight Experience the Flaming Lotus Girls’ Serenity\, a striking fusion of engineering and art. The Buzz on Bees &\; Fire Ecology Hear from the ‘\;ottoy initiative’\;s Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino as they share Indigenous knowledge about bees and the role of prescribed burns in ecosystem health. Microscope enthusiasts from the SF Microscopical Society will bring their microscopes and project insects and bee pollen to support your explorations. Meet the Experts Engage with entomologists Dr. Signe White and Dr. Nina Sokolov from UC Berkeley as they share insights into insect evolution\, ecology\, and biodiversity. Immerse in Insect Science Explore a 10k Science virtual reality experience featuring the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter and its impact on grapevines. How can this insect harm plants when it doesn’t even eat leaves? Science Big &\; Small From insects to dinosaurs\, visit Dinosaur Lookout\, then discover how food and pollinators shape the future in our new exhibit\, The Future of Food. URL:https://lawrencehallofscience.org/events/the-future-of-food-and-the-buzz-of-science-18/ SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR