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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, May 17, 2026, 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, May 17, 2026, 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, May 17, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

Black Holes Public Planetarium Program

Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, Black holes exert their sway over the cosmos…and our imaginations. Join us for a mind-bending ride exploring these strange celestial objects, There’s a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to end. It’s at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos… and our imaginations. Zip through other-worldly wormholes, experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, and witness the violent death of a star and subsequent birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein’s theories fill in holes along the way, providing the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon. Can you feel the pull? Narrated by actor Liam Neeson, the production features high-resolution visualizations of cosmic phenomena, working with data generated by supercomputer simulations, to bring the science of black holes to the dome. After the fulldome show,… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-holes-the-other-side-of-infinity-tickets-1244005998429?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-holes-the-other-side-of-infinity-tickets-1244005998429?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

LASER ZEPPELIN Laser Music Experience

Led Zeppelin defined a generation. Now, experience some of their greatest music choreographed to stunning laser visuals! Led Zeppelin is proclaimed by many to be the progenitors of heavy metal and hard rock, and their individualistic style reset the standards for many musical genres in the 1960s and ‘70s. Indeed, they have been hailed as one of the most successful, innovative and influential bands, alongside Pink Floyd, U2 and the Beatles. Now you can experience the magical sounds of Led Zeppelin with tracks such as Immigrant Song, Kashmir, Over the Hills and Far Away and the iconic Stairway to Heaven choreographed to stunning laser visual effects.   Song Remains the Same , Over the Hills and Far Away , Good Times, Bad Times , Immigrant Song , No Quarter , Black Dog , Livin’ Lovin’ Maid , Kashmir , Stairway to Heaven , Whole Lotta Love , Rock -n- Roll ,   **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/led-zeppelin-laser-music-experience-tickets-1343169077869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/led-zeppelin-laser-music-experience-tickets-1343169077869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

Skies in Bloom Public Planetarium Program

Skies in Bloom: Spring to Summer Sky Tour, A guided and interactive tour of our spring and early summer night sky presented live with our amazing starball. Explore the skies of the spring and early summer seasons over Buffalo with this interactive sky tour. Spring in the Northern Hemisphere brings many changes, including warmer weather, longer days, and blooming flowers. For stargazers, the new season also brings changes in the night sky. As the famous winter constellations progress westward, new spring constellations take their place in the best part of the night sky. Explore the spring constellations along with the moon and planets you can glimpse this season with our live sky tour. 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. If you are not already familiar with the location of the planetarium, please be sure to understand our location using the map here… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skies-in-bloom-spring-to-summer-sky-tour-tickets-1987963217498?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skies-in-bloom-spring-to-summer-sky-tour-tickets-1987963217498?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

LASER MICHAEL JACKSON laser music experience

  Michael Jackson's musical legacy cannot be overstated. The "King of Pop" is still regarded as one of the most culturally-significant figures of the 20th century, having influenced fashion, film-making, dance, and of course, music. Now, prepare for a magical show of laser-light and music as we present the greatest hits of "The Gloved One". Who's bad! Program length is ~50 minutes. See the playlist below: Beat It , Billie Jean , Smooth Criminal , Black Or White , ABC , Rock With You , Workin' Day And Night , Remember The Time , Man In The Mirror , Off The Wall , Bad , Thriller ,   **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.     If you are not already familiar with the location of the… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1596705522199/details. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1596705522199/details. Saturday, May 23, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

Black Holes Public Planetarium Program

Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, Black holes exert their sway over the cosmos…and our imaginations. Join us for a mind-bending ride exploring these strange celestial objects, There’s a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to end. It’s at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos… and our imaginations. Zip through other-worldly wormholes, experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, and witness the violent death of a star and subsequent birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein’s theories fill in holes along the way, providing the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon. Can you feel the pull? Narrated by actor Liam Neeson, the production features high-resolution visualizations of cosmic phenomena, working with data generated by supercomputer simulations, to bring the science of black holes to the dome. After the fulldome show,… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-holes-the-other-side-of-infinity-tickets-1244005998429?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-holes-the-other-side-of-infinity-tickets-1244005998429?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Friday, May 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

LASER ZEPPELIN Laser Music Experience

Led Zeppelin defined a generation. Now, experience some of their greatest music choreographed to stunning laser visuals! Led Zeppelin is proclaimed by many to be the progenitors of heavy metal and hard rock, and their individualistic style reset the standards for many musical genres in the 1960s and ‘70s. Indeed, they have been hailed as one of the most successful, innovative and influential bands, alongside Pink Floyd, U2 and the Beatles. Now you can experience the magical sounds of Led Zeppelin with tracks such as Immigrant Song, Kashmir, Over the Hills and Far Away and the iconic Stairway to Heaven choreographed to stunning laser visual effects.   Song Remains the Same , Over the Hills and Far Away , Good Times, Bad Times , Immigrant Song , No Quarter , Black Dog , Livin’ Lovin’ Maid , Kashmir , Stairway to Heaven , Whole Lotta Love , Rock -n- Roll ,   **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/led-zeppelin-laser-music-experience-tickets-1343169077869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/led-zeppelin-laser-music-experience-tickets-1343169077869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Friday, May 29, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

Skies in Bloom Public Planetarium Program

Skies in Bloom: Spring to Summer Sky Tour, A guided and interactive tour of our spring and early summer night sky presented live with our amazing starball. Explore the skies of the spring and early summer seasons over Buffalo with this interactive sky tour. Spring in the Northern Hemisphere brings many changes, including warmer weather, longer days, and blooming flowers. For stargazers, the new season also brings changes in the night sky. As the famous winter constellations progress westward, new spring constellations take their place in the best part of the night sky. Explore the spring constellations along with the moon and planets you can glimpse this season with our live sky tour. 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. If you are not already familiar with the location of the planetarium, please be sure to understand our location using the map here… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skies-in-bloom-spring-to-summer-sky-tour-tickets-1987963217498?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skies-in-bloom-spring-to-summer-sky-tour-tickets-1987963217498?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Saturday, May 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

LASER MICHAEL JACKSON laser music experience

  Michael Jackson's musical legacy cannot be overstated. The "King of Pop" is still regarded as one of the most culturally-significant figures of the 20th century, having influenced fashion, film-making, dance, and of course, music. Now, prepare for a magical show of laser-light and music as we present the greatest hits of "The Gloved One". Who's bad! Program length is ~50 minutes. See the playlist below: Beat It , Billie Jean , Smooth Criminal , Black Or White , ABC , Rock With You , Workin' Day And Night , Remember The Time , Man In The Mirror , Off The Wall , Bad , Thriller ,   **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.     If you are not already familiar with the location of the… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1596705522199/details. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1596705522199/details. Saturday, May 30, 2026, 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, May 31, 2026, 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, May 31, 2026, 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, May 31, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

Black Holes Public Planetarium Program

Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, Black holes exert their sway over the cosmos…and our imaginations. Join us for a mind-bending ride exploring these strange celestial objects, There’s a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to end. It’s at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos… and our imaginations. Zip through other-worldly wormholes, experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, and witness the violent death of a star and subsequent birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein’s theories fill in holes along the way, providing the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon. Can you feel the pull? Narrated by actor Liam Neeson, the production features high-resolution visualizations of cosmic phenomena, working with data generated by supercomputer simulations, to bring the science of black holes to the dome. After the fulldome show,… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-holes-the-other-side-of-infinity-tickets-1244005998429?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-holes-the-other-side-of-infinity-tickets-1244005998429?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Friday, June 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

LASER ZEPPELIN Laser Music Experience

Led Zeppelin defined a generation. Now, experience some of their greatest music choreographed to stunning laser visuals! Led Zeppelin is proclaimed by many to be the progenitors of heavy metal and hard rock, and their individualistic style reset the standards for many musical genres in the 1960s and ‘70s. Indeed, they have been hailed as one of the most successful, innovative and influential bands, alongside Pink Floyd, U2 and the Beatles. Now you can experience the magical sounds of Led Zeppelin with tracks such as Immigrant Song, Kashmir, Over the Hills and Far Away and the iconic Stairway to Heaven choreographed to stunning laser visual effects.   Song Remains the Same , Over the Hills and Far Away , Good Times, Bad Times , Immigrant Song , No Quarter , Black Dog , Livin’ Lovin’ Maid , Kashmir , Stairway to Heaven , Whole Lotta Love , Rock -n- Roll ,   **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/led-zeppelin-laser-music-experience-tickets-1343169077869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/led-zeppelin-laser-music-experience-tickets-1343169077869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Friday, June 5, 2026, 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, June 7, 2026, 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, June 7, 2026, 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, June 7, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

Black Holes Public Planetarium Program

Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, Black holes exert their sway over the cosmos…and our imaginations. Join us for a mind-bending ride exploring these strange celestial objects, There’s a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to end. It’s at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos… and our imaginations. Zip through other-worldly wormholes, experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, and witness the violent death of a star and subsequent birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein’s theories fill in holes along the way, providing the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon. Can you feel the pull? Narrated by actor Liam Neeson, the production features high-resolution visualizations of cosmic phenomena, working with data generated by supercomputer simulations, to bring the science of black holes to the dome. After the fulldome show,… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-holes-the-other-side-of-infinity-tickets-1244005998429?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-holes-the-other-side-of-infinity-tickets-1244005998429?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Friday, June 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex.

LASER ZEPPELIN Laser Music Experience

Led Zeppelin defined a generation. Now, experience some of their greatest music choreographed to stunning laser visuals! Led Zeppelin is proclaimed by many to be the progenitors of heavy metal and hard rock, and their individualistic style reset the standards for many musical genres in the 1960s and ‘70s. Indeed, they have been hailed as one of the most successful, innovative and influential bands, alongside Pink Floyd, U2 and the Beatles. Now you can experience the magical sounds of Led Zeppelin with tracks such as Immigrant Song, Kashmir, Over the Hills and Far Away and the iconic Stairway to Heaven choreographed to stunning laser visual effects.   Song Remains the Same , Over the Hills and Far Away , Good Times, Bad Times , Immigrant Song , No Quarter , Black Dog , Livin’ Lovin’ Maid , Kashmir , Stairway to Heaven , Whole Lotta Love , Rock -n- Roll ,   **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/led-zeppelin-laser-music-experience-tickets-1343169077869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/led-zeppelin-laser-music-experience-tickets-1343169077869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Friday, June 12, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex.

Skies in Bloom Public Planetarium Program

Skies in Bloom: Spring to Summer Sky Tour, A guided and interactive tour of our spring and early summer night sky presented live with our amazing starball. Explore the skies of the spring and early summer seasons over Buffalo with this interactive sky tour. Spring in the Northern Hemisphere brings many changes, including warmer weather, longer days, and blooming flowers. For stargazers, the new season also brings changes in the night sky. As the famous winter constellations progress westward, new spring constellations take their place in the best part of the night sky. Explore the spring constellations along with the moon and planets you can glimpse this season with our live sky tour. 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. If you are not already familiar with the location of the planetarium, please be sure to understand our location using the map here… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skies-in-bloom-spring-to-summer-sky-tour-tickets-1987963217498?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skies-in-bloom-spring-to-summer-sky-tour-tickets-1987963217498?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Saturday, June 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex.

LASER MICHAEL JACKSON laser music experience

  Michael Jackson's musical legacy cannot be overstated. The "King of Pop" is still regarded as one of the most culturally-significant figures of the 20th century, having influenced fashion, film-making, dance, and of course, music. Now, prepare for a magical show of laser-light and music as we present the greatest hits of "The Gloved One". Who's bad! Program length is ~50 minutes. See the playlist below: Beat It , Billie Jean , Smooth Criminal , Black Or White , ABC , Rock With You , Workin' Day And Night , Remember The Time , Man In The Mirror , Off The Wall , Bad , Thriller ,   **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.     If you are not already familiar with the location of the… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1596705522199/details. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1596705522199/details. Saturday, June 13, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex.

Black Holes Public Planetarium Program

Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, Black holes exert their sway over the cosmos…and our imaginations. Join us for a mind-bending ride exploring these strange celestial objects, There’s a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to end. It’s at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos… and our imaginations. Zip through other-worldly wormholes, experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, and witness the violent death of a star and subsequent birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein’s theories fill in holes along the way, providing the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon. Can you feel the pull? Narrated by actor Liam Neeson, the production features high-resolution visualizations of cosmic phenomena, working with data generated by supercomputer simulations, to bring the science of black holes to the dome. After the fulldome show,… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-holes-the-other-side-of-infinity-tickets-1244005998429?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-holes-the-other-side-of-infinity-tickets-1244005998429?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

LASER ZEPPELIN Laser Music Experience

Led Zeppelin defined a generation. Now, experience some of their greatest music choreographed to stunning laser visuals! Led Zeppelin is proclaimed by many to be the progenitors of heavy metal and hard rock, and their individualistic style reset the standards for many musical genres in the 1960s and ‘70s. Indeed, they have been hailed as one of the most successful, innovative and influential bands, alongside Pink Floyd, U2 and the Beatles. Now you can experience the magical sounds of Led Zeppelin with tracks such as Immigrant Song, Kashmir, Over the Hills and Far Away and the iconic Stairway to Heaven choreographed to stunning laser visual effects.   Song Remains the Same , Over the Hills and Far Away , Good Times, Bad Times , Immigrant Song , No Quarter , Black Dog , Livin’ Lovin’ Maid , Kashmir , Stairway to Heaven , Whole Lotta Love , Rock -n- Roll ,   **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/led-zeppelin-laser-music-experience-tickets-1343169077869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/led-zeppelin-laser-music-experience-tickets-1343169077869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Friday, June 19, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

LASER MICHAEL JACKSON laser music experience

Michael Jackson's musical legacy cannot be overstated. The "King of Pop" is still regarded as one of the most culturally-significant figures of the 20th century, having influenced fashion, film-making, dance, and of course, music. Now, prepare for a magical show of laser-light and music as we present the greatest hits of "The Gloved One". Who's bad! Program length is ~50 minutes. See the playlist below: Beat It , Billie Jean , Smooth Criminal , Black Or White , ABC , Rock With You , Workin' Day And Night , Remember The Time , Man In The Mirror , Off The Wall , Bad , Thriller ,   **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.     If you are not already familiar with the location of the planetarium,… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1596705522199/details. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1596705522199/details. Saturday, June 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

Skies in Bloom Public Planetarium Program

Skies in Bloom: Spring to Summer Sky Tour, A guided and interactive tour of our spring and early summer night sky presented live with our amazing starball. Explore the skies of the spring and early summer seasons over Buffalo with this interactive sky tour. Spring in the Northern Hemisphere brings many changes, including warmer weather, longer days, and blooming flowers. For stargazers, the new season also brings changes in the night sky. As the famous winter constellations progress westward, new spring constellations take their place in the best part of the night sky. Explore the spring constellations along with the moon and planets you can glimpse this season with our live sky tour. 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. If you are not already familiar with the location of the planetarium, please be sure to understand our location using the map here… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skies-in-bloom-spring-to-summer-sky-tour-tickets-1987963217498?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skies-in-bloom-spring-to-summer-sky-tour-tickets-1987963217498?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Saturday, June 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 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, June 21, 2026, 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, June 21, 2026, 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, June 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

Black Holes Public Planetarium Program

Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, Black holes exert their sway over the cosmos…and our imaginations. Join us for a mind-bending ride exploring these strange celestial objects, There’s a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to end. It’s at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos… and our imaginations. Zip through other-worldly wormholes, experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, and witness the violent death of a star and subsequent birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein’s theories fill in holes along the way, providing the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon. Can you feel the pull? Narrated by actor Liam Neeson, the production features high-resolution visualizations of cosmic phenomena, working with data generated by supercomputer simulations, to bring the science of black holes to the dome. After the fulldome show,… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-holes-the-other-side-of-infinity-tickets-1244005998429?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-holes-the-other-side-of-infinity-tickets-1244005998429?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Friday, June 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

LASER ZEPPELIN Laser Music Experience

Led Zeppelin defined a generation. Now, experience some of their greatest music choreographed to stunning laser visuals! Led Zeppelin is proclaimed by many to be the progenitors of heavy metal and hard rock, and their individualistic style reset the standards for many musical genres in the 1960s and ‘70s. Indeed, they have been hailed as one of the most successful, innovative and influential bands, alongside Pink Floyd, U2 and the Beatles. Now you can experience the magical sounds of Led Zeppelin with tracks such as Immigrant Song, Kashmir, Over the Hills and Far Away and the iconic Stairway to Heaven choreographed to stunning laser visual effects.   Song Remains the Same , Over the Hills and Far Away , Good Times, Bad Times , Immigrant Song , No Quarter , Black Dog , Livin’ Lovin’ Maid , Kashmir , Stairway to Heaven , Whole Lotta Love , Rock -n- Roll ,   **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/led-zeppelin-laser-music-experience-tickets-1343169077869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/led-zeppelin-laser-music-experience-tickets-1343169077869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Friday, June 26, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

LASER MICHAEL JACKSON laser music experience

Michael Jackson's musical legacy cannot be overstated. The "King of Pop" is still regarded as one of the most culturally-significant figures of the 20th century, having influenced fashion, film-making, dance, and of course, music. Now, prepare for a magical show of laser-light and music as we present the greatest hits of "The Gloved One". Who's bad! Program length is ~50 minutes. See the playlist below: Beat It , Billie Jean , Smooth Criminal , Black Or White , ABC , Rock With You , Workin' Day And Night , Remember The Time , Man In The Mirror , Off The Wall , Bad , Thriller ,   **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.     If you are not already familiar with the location of the planetarium,… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1596705522199/details. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1596705522199/details. Saturday, June 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.

Skies in Bloom Public Planetarium Program

Skies in Bloom: Spring to Summer Sky Tour, A guided and interactive tour of our spring and early summer night sky presented live with our amazing starball. Explore the skies of the spring and early summer seasons over Buffalo with this interactive sky tour. Spring in the Northern Hemisphere brings many changes, including warmer weather, longer days, and blooming flowers. For stargazers, the new season also brings changes in the night sky. As the famous winter constellations progress westward, new spring constellations take their place in the best part of the night sky. Explore the spring constellations along with the moon and planets you can glimpse this season with our live sky tour. 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. If you are not already familiar with the location of the planetarium, please be sure to understand our location using the map here… . Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skies-in-bloom-spring-to-summer-sky-tour-tickets-1987963217498?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Website to Purchase/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skies-in-bloom-spring-to-summer-sky-tour-tickets-1987963217498?aff=ebdsoporgprofile. Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.