Mesmerica immersive music experience
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses...
“I want 'Mesmerica' to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light!”
- James Hood, Show Creator.
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml. Website to Purchase/Register: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Mesmerica immersive music experience
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses...
“I want 'Mesmerica' to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light!”
- James Hood, Show Creator.
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml. Website to Purchase/Register: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Mesmerica immersive music experience
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses...
“I want 'Mesmerica' to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light!”
- James Hood, Show Creator.
Website for more information: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml. Website to Purchase/Register: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 8:45 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Planetarium Program: The Camper's Guide to the Night Sky
As the warm nights draw couples, families, and friends out to state parks, campgrounds, and other remote get away locations, looking up at the dazzling summertime sky can be both awe-inspiring and intimidating. Join us for a tour of the seasonal constellations as well as how to find some of the best targets for binoculars and small telescopes. We will help you make the most out of your summer nights as well as inform you of meteor showers, planet locations, and more! The Camper’s Guide to the Night Sky is an essential program to help make nighttime filled with discovery and wonder.
Program length is one hour.
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before show time, because late arrivals may not be seated for safety reasons in our darkened planetarium.
*Because the planetarium is air conditioned, we recommend bringing an extra layer for your visit.
If you are not already familiar with the location of the planetarium, please be sure to understand our location using the map here on Eventbrite or…
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-campers-guide-to-the-night-sky-tickets-657141376547?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-campers-guide-to-the-night-sky-tickets-657141376547?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
LASER TRIBUTE laser music experience
Great artists like Prince, Freddie Mercury, and Whitney Houston – just to name a few – come into our lives and depart far too soon, leaving behind a phenomenal musical legacy. Laser Tribute pays homage to some of these great artists whose music has touched and inspired us all, immersing you in stunning visuals set to their iconic songs. Join us as we optically amplify hits that defined whole decades of music and that continue to inform the artists of today.
FEATURING:
Beat It (Michael Jackson)
, Purple Haze (Jimi Hendrix)
, Neon Knights (Black Sabbath/Ronnie James Dio)
, Jailhouse Rock (Elvis Presley)
, Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash)
, Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen/Freddie Mercury)
, Imagine (John Lennon)
, Space Oddity (David Bowie)
, I Wanna Dance (Whitney Houston)
, Break On Through (The Doors/Jim Morrison)
, Let's Go Crazy (Prince)
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**During our laser music experiences, guests will be exposed to flashing laser lights, theatrical haze, and…
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laser-tribute-tickets-300003587807?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laser-tribute-tickets-300003587807?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Mesmerica immersive music experience
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses...
“I want 'Mesmerica' to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light!”
- James Hood, Show Creator.
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml. Website to Purchase/Register: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Mesmerica immersive music experience
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses...
“I want 'Mesmerica' to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light!”
- James Hood, Show Creator.
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml. Website to Purchase/Register: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Mesmerica immersive music experience
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses...
“I want 'Mesmerica' to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light!”
- James Hood, Show Creator.
Website for more information: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml. Website to Purchase/Register: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 8:45 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Planetarium Program: The Camper's Guide to the Night Sky
As the warm nights draw couples, families, and friends out to state parks, campgrounds, and other remote get away locations, looking up at the dazzling summertime sky can be both awe-inspiring and intimidating. Join us for a tour of the seasonal constellations as well as how to find some of the best targets for binoculars and small telescopes. We will help you make the most out of your summer nights as well as inform you of meteor showers, planet locations, and more! The Camper’s Guide to the Night Sky is an essential program to help make nighttime filled with discovery and wonder.
Program length is one hour.
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before show time, because late arrivals may not be seated for safety reasons in our darkened planetarium.
*Because the planetarium is air conditioned, we recommend bringing an extra layer for your visit.
If you are not already familiar with the location of the planetarium, please be sure to understand our location using the map here on Eventbrite or…
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-campers-guide-to-the-night-sky-tickets-657141376547?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-campers-guide-to-the-night-sky-tickets-657141376547?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
METALLICA laser music experience
You’ll feel the force from our awesome sound system while your eyes soak in the raging glow of our lasers. Off to never-never land! The playlist for this show is found below. Note, this show contains strong language and adult themes.
The playlist:
For Whom the Bell Tolls
, Ain’t My B!$*#
, One
, Fuel
, Nothing Else Matters
, Master of Puppets
, Unforgiven II
, Sad But True
, Enter Sandman
,
Program length is ~50 minutes.
**During our laser music experiences, guests will be exposed to flashing laser lights, theatrical haze, and room-shaking music.
No children under 5 are permitted at our laser shows.
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before show time, because late arrivals may not be seated for safety reasons in our darkened planetarium.
*The planetarium is air conditioned, so we recommend bringing an extra layer for your visit.
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metallica-laser-music-experience-tickets-771790194247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metallica-laser-music-experience-tickets-771790194247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Mesmerica immersive music experience
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses...
“I want 'Mesmerica' to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light!”
- James Hood, Show Creator.
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml. Website to Purchase/Register: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml.
Sunday, July 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Mesmerica immersive music experience
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses...
“I want 'Mesmerica' to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light!”
- James Hood, Show Creator.
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml. Website to Purchase/Register: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml.
Sunday, July 27, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Mesmerica immersive music experience
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses...
“I want 'Mesmerica' to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light!”
- James Hood, Show Creator.
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml. Website to Purchase/Register: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml.
Sunday, July 27, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Mesmerica immersive music experience
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses...
“I want 'Mesmerica' to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light!”
- James Hood, Show Creator.
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml. Website to Purchase/Register: https://link.mesmerica.com/bufvml.
Sunday, July 27, 2025, 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Planetarium Program: The Camper's Guide to the Night Sky
As the warm nights draw couples, families, and friends out to state parks, campgrounds, and other remote get away locations, looking up at the dazzling summertime sky can be both awe-inspiring and intimidating. Join us for a tour of the seasonal constellations as well as how to find some of the best targets for binoculars and small telescopes. We will help you make the most out of your summer nights as well as inform you of meteor showers, planet locations, and more! The Camper’s Guide to the Night Sky is an essential program to help make nighttime filled with discovery and wonder.
Program length is one hour.
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before show time, because late arrivals may not be seated for safety reasons in our darkened planetarium.
*Because the planetarium is air conditioned, we recommend bringing an extra layer for your visit.
If you are not already familiar with the location of the planetarium, please be sure to understand our location using the map here on Eventbrite or…
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-campers-guide-to-the-night-sky-tickets-657141376547?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-campers-guide-to-the-night-sky-tickets-657141376547?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
METALLICA laser music experience
You’ll feel the force from our awesome sound system while your eyes soak in the raging glow of our lasers. Off to never-never land! The playlist for this show is found below. Note, this show contains strong language and adult themes.
The playlist:
For Whom the Bell Tolls
, Ain’t My B!$*#
, One
, Fuel
, Nothing Else Matters
, Master of Puppets
, Unforgiven II
, Sad But True
, Enter Sandman
,
Program length is ~50 minutes.
**During our laser music experiences, guests will be exposed to flashing laser lights, theatrical haze, and room-shaking music.
No children under 5 are permitted at our laser shows.
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before show time, because late arrivals may not be seated for safety reasons in our darkened planetarium.
*The planetarium is air conditioned, so we recommend bringing an extra layer for your visit.
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metallica-laser-music-experience-tickets-771790194247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metallica-laser-music-experience-tickets-771790194247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Planetarium Program: The Camper's Guide to the Night Sky
As the warm nights draw couples, families, and friends out to state parks, campgrounds, and other remote get away locations, looking up at the dazzling summertime sky can be both awe-inspiring and intimidating. Join us for a tour of the seasonal constellations as well as how to find some of the best targets for binoculars and small telescopes. We will help you make the most out of your summer nights as well as inform you of meteor showers, planet locations, and more! The Camper’s Guide to the Night Sky is an essential program to help make nighttime filled with discovery and wonder.
Program length is one hour.
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before show time, because late arrivals may not be seated for safety reasons in our darkened planetarium.
*Because the planetarium is air conditioned, we recommend bringing an extra layer for your visit.
If you are not already familiar with the location of the planetarium, please be sure to understand our location using the map here on Eventbrite or…
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-campers-guide-to-the-night-sky-tickets-657141376547?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-campers-guide-to-the-night-sky-tickets-657141376547?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
METALLICA laser music experience
You’ll feel the force from our awesome sound system while your eyes soak in the raging glow of our lasers. Off to never-never land! The playlist for this show is found below. Note, this show contains strong language and adult themes.
The playlist:
For Whom the Bell Tolls
, Ain’t My B!$*#
, One
, Fuel
, Nothing Else Matters
, Master of Puppets
, Unforgiven II
, Sad But True
, Enter Sandman
,
Program length is ~50 minutes.
**During our laser music experiences, guests will be exposed to flashing laser lights, theatrical haze, and room-shaking music.
No children under 5 are permitted at our laser shows.
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before show time, because late arrivals may not be seated for safety reasons in our darkened planetarium.
*The planetarium is air conditioned, so we recommend bringing an extra layer for your visit.
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metallica-laser-music-experience-tickets-771790194247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metallica-laser-music-experience-tickets-771790194247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.