Mary Roach, “America’s funniest science writer” (Washington Post) and author of Packing for Mars, gives you “The Talk.”
Roach will delve into the fascinatingly bizarre world of life without gravity from the peculiarities of sex in space to the challenges of pooping in space. Experience a captivating and entertaining exploration of the science behind living in space while savoring delectable bites and your favorite cocktail (or mocktail)! And enjoy live music and themed activities as you browse through the Museum’s great glass gallery.
So, grab your main squeeze or round up your Palentines and join us for this unforgettable 21+ date night filled with humor and the allure of space exploration and traveling to Mars.
Event Details
Date: Friday February 14, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
VIP Reception: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
21+ only; Valid photo I.D. required.
Tickets:
Mars Love Affair VIP Experience: $120/person
Gain access to an intimate pre-reception with Mary Roach along with a private bar and complimentary glass of wine. And you’ll receive VIP reserved seating for "The Talk!” (Includes: Entrance to the event, access to VIP reception, complimentary glass of wine, heavy appetizers, and reserved seating for "The Talk")
General: $80/person
Museum Member: $75/person
Includes: Entrance to the event and heavy appetizers. Drinks available for purchase.
Add-ons:
- Pre-order a signed copy of Packing for Mars: $28
- Build-Your-Own Seattle Chocolates Box: $25
About Mary Roach
Mary Roach is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including STIFF: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers; GULP: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal, and PACKING FOR MARS: The Curious Science of Life in the Void, and her new book FUZZ: When Nature Breaks the Law. Mary's books have been published in 21 languages, and her second book, SPOOK, was a New York Times Notable Book. Mary has written for National Geographic, Wired, The New York Times Magazine, and the Journal of Clinical Anatomy, among others. She was a guest editor of the Best American Science and Nature Writing series and an Osher Fellow with the San Francisco Exploratorium and serves as an advisor for Orion and Undark magazines. She has been a finalist for the Royal Society's Winton Prize and a winner of the American Engineering Societies' Engineering Journalism Award, in a category for which, let's be honest, she was the sole entrant.
