Astronaut: Public Planetarium Program
Narrated by Ewan McGregor, Astronaut takes you from Earth into space … and beyond!
The exploration of space is one of the greatest endeavors that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut?
Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’ our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.
Following the fulldome show, our Planetarium Educator will spacewalk you through an update on the Artemis Program and will end with a short tour of the early spring sky.
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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Grateful Dead Laser Music Experience
Experience this rock & roll band on a new cosmic level. From psychedelia to country rock to epic live jams all in laser light!
Calling all "Deadheads" and lovers of laser music adventures! This immersive journey through some of the Dead's greatest trips fuses music, laser artwork, lighting and atmospheric effects to create an unforgettable experience.
The playlist is found below. Program length is ~45 minutes. Kids under 5 are not permitted at this laser show.
Touch of Grey
, Fire on the Mountain
, Truckin’
, Friend of the Devil
, Sugar Magnolia
, Drums/Space
, Uncle John’s Band
, Me and My Uncle
, Scarlet Begonias
, Ripple
, One More Saturday Night
,
**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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Explore: Public Planetarium Program
Humanity has always had a fascination with the stars — from ancient stargazers and astrologers to modern-day astronauts and astronomers. Explore is a compelling story of skygazing, scientific discovery, and the wonders of exploration: past, present, and future.
This show begins with a look at how scholars and scientists throughout the ages used the sky as a calendar and clock to measure the passage of time. Their charts and star catalogs informed the breakthrough discoveries of Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler, who in turn paved the way for space travel. In several beautiful scenes, the show demonstrates how today’s spacecrafts follow Kepler’s laws in stately maneuvers as they make their way from Earth to orbit and then — one day — on to other worlds.
Following the fulldome show, our Planetarium Educator will spacewalk you through an update on the Artemis Program followed by a brief tour of the early spring sky. Program length is one hour.
Program length is one hour.
Please… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Prince Laser Music Experience
The Purple One, His Royal Badness, the Artist formerly known as Prince. Despite a career of name changes, one thing remains constant: Prince's purple reign over his kingdom of funk, soul, and pop endures long beyond his lifetime. So, don your raspberry beret, park your little red corvette, and get delirious as you witness a spectacular laser light show pulsing to the music of Prince. Let's go crazy!
The playlist is found below. Program length is ~48 minutes. Kids under 5 are not permitted at this laser show.
01. U Got the Look, 02. Kiss, 03. Delirious, 04. Little Red Corvette, 05. Diamonds and Pearls, 06. I would Die 4 U, 07. Raspberry Beret, 08. Cream, 09. 1999, 10. When Dove Cry, 11. Purple Rain, 12. Let's Go Crazy,
**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…
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Astronaut: Public Planetarium Program
Narrated by Ewan McGregor, Astronaut takes you from Earth into space … and beyond!
The exploration of space is one of the greatest endeavors that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut?
Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’ our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.
Following the fulldome show, our Planetarium Educator will spacewalk you through an update on the Artemis Program and will end with a short tour of the early spring sky.
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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Grateful Dead Laser Music Experience
Experience this rock & roll band on a new cosmic level. From psychedelia to country rock to epic live jams all in laser light!
Calling all "Deadheads" and lovers of laser music adventures! This immersive journey through some of the Dead's greatest trips fuses music, laser artwork, lighting and atmospheric effects to create an unforgettable experience.
The playlist is found below. Program length is ~45 minutes. Kids under 5 are not permitted at this laser show.
Touch of Grey
, Fire on the Mountain
, Truckin’
, Friend of the Devil
, Sugar Magnolia
, Drums/Space
, Uncle John’s Band
, Me and My Uncle
, Scarlet Begonias
, Ripple
, One More Saturday Night
,
**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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Explore: Public Planetarium Program
Humanity has always had a fascination with the stars — from ancient stargazers and astrologers to modern-day astronauts and astronomers. Explore is a compelling story of skygazing, scientific discovery, and the wonders of exploration: past, present, and future.
This show begins with a look at how scholars and scientists throughout the ages used the sky as a calendar and clock to measure the passage of time. Their charts and star catalogs informed the breakthrough discoveries of Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler, who in turn paved the way for space travel. In several beautiful scenes, the show demonstrates how today’s spacecrafts follow Kepler’s laws in stately maneuvers as they make their way from Earth to orbit and then — one day — on to other worlds.
Following the fulldome show, our Planetarium Educator will spacewalk you through an update on the Artemis Program followed by a brief tour of the early spring sky. Program length is one hour.
Program length is one hour.
Please… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Prince Laser Music Experience
The Purple One, His Royal Badness, the Artist formerly known as Prince. Despite a career of name changes, one thing remains constant: Prince's purple reign over his kingdom of funk, soul, and pop endures long beyond his lifetime. So, don your raspberry beret, park your little red corvette, and get delirious as you witness a spectacular laser light show pulsing to the music of Prince. Let's go crazy!
The playlist is found below. Program length is ~48 minutes. Kids under 5 are not permitted at this laser show.
01. U Got the Look, 02. Kiss, 03. Delirious, 04. Little Red Corvette, 05. Diamonds and Pearls, 06. I would Die 4 U, 07. Raspberry Beret, 08. Cream, 09. 1999, 10. When Dove Cry, 11. Purple Rain, 12. Let's Go Crazy,
**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…
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Saturday, April 11, 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, April 12, 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, April 12, 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, April 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Astronaut: Public Planetarium Program
Narrated by Ewan McGregor, Astronaut takes you from Earth into space … and beyond!
The exploration of space is one of the greatest endeavors that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut?
Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’ our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.
Following the fulldome show, our Planetarium Educator will spacewalk you through an update on the Artemis Program and will end with a short tour of the early spring sky.
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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Grateful Dead Laser Music Experience
Experience this rock & roll band on a new cosmic level. From psychedelia to country rock to epic live jams all in laser light!
Calling all "Deadheads" and lovers of laser music adventures! This immersive journey through some of the Dead's greatest trips fuses music, laser artwork, lighting and atmospheric effects to create an unforgettable experience.
The playlist is found below. Program length is ~45 minutes. Kids under 5 are not permitted at this laser show.
Touch of Grey
, Fire on the Mountain
, Truckin’
, Friend of the Devil
, Sugar Magnolia
, Drums/Space
, Uncle John’s Band
, Me and My Uncle
, Scarlet Begonias
, Ripple
, One More Saturday Night
,
**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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Explore: Public Planetarium Program
Humanity has always had a fascination with the stars — from ancient stargazers and astrologers to modern-day astronauts and astronomers. Explore is a compelling story of skygazing, scientific discovery, and the wonders of exploration: past, present, and future.
This show begins with a look at how scholars and scientists throughout the ages used the sky as a calendar and clock to measure the passage of time. Their charts and star catalogs informed the breakthrough discoveries of Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler, who in turn paved the way for space travel. In several beautiful scenes, the show demonstrates how today’s spacecrafts follow Kepler’s laws in stately maneuvers as they make their way from Earth to orbit and then — one day — on to other worlds.
Following the fulldome show, our Planetarium Educator will spacewalk you through an update on the Artemis Program followed by a brief tour of the early spring sky. Program length is one hour.
Program length is one hour.
Please… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Prince Laser Music Experience
The Purple One, His Royal Badness, the Artist formerly known as Prince. Despite a career of name changes, one thing remains constant: Prince's purple reign over his kingdom of funk, soul, and pop endures long beyond his lifetime. So, don your raspberry beret, park your little red corvette, and get delirious as you witness a spectacular laser light show pulsing to the music of Prince. Let's go crazy!
The playlist is found below. Program length is ~48 minutes. Kids under 5 are not permitted at this laser show.
01. U Got the Look, 02. Kiss, 03. Delirious, 04. Little Red Corvette, 05. Diamonds and Pearls, 06. I would Die 4 U, 07. Raspberry Beret, 08. Cream, 09. 1999, 10. When Dove Cry, 11. Purple Rain, 12. Let's Go Crazy,
**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…
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Saturday, April 18, 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, April 19, 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, April 19, 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, April 19, 2026, 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, April 26, 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, April 26, 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, April 26, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Astronaut: Public Planetarium Program
Narrated by Ewan McGregor, Astronaut takes you from Earth into space … and beyond!
The exploration of space is one of the greatest endeavors that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut?
Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’ our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.
Following the fulldome show, our Planetarium Educator will spacewalk you through an update on the Artemis Program and will end with a short tour of the early spring sky.
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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Grateful Dead Laser Music Experience
Experience this rock & roll band on a new cosmic level. From psychedelia to country rock to epic live jams all in laser light!
Calling all "Deadheads" and lovers of laser music adventures! This immersive journey through some of the Dead's greatest trips fuses music, laser artwork, lighting and atmospheric effects to create an unforgettable experience.
The playlist is found below. Program length is ~45 minutes. Kids under 5 are not permitted at this laser show.
Touch of Grey
, Fire on the Mountain
, Truckin’
, Friend of the Devil
, Sugar Magnolia
, Drums/Space
, Uncle John’s Band
, Me and My Uncle
, Scarlet Begonias
, Ripple
, One More Saturday Night
,
**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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Explore: Public Planetarium Program
Humanity has always had a fascination with the stars — from ancient stargazers and astrologers to modern-day astronauts and astronomers. Explore is a compelling story of skygazing, scientific discovery, and the wonders of exploration: past, present, and future.
This show begins with a look at how scholars and scientists throughout the ages used the sky as a calendar and clock to measure the passage of time. Their charts and star catalogs informed the breakthrough discoveries of Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler, who in turn paved the way for space travel. In several beautiful scenes, the show demonstrates how today’s spacecrafts follow Kepler’s laws in stately maneuvers as they make their way from Earth to orbit and then — one day — on to other worlds.
Following the fulldome show, our Planetarium Educator will spacewalk you through an update on the Artemis Program followed by a brief tour of the early spring sky. Program length is one hour.
Program length is one hour.
Please… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Prince Laser Music Experience
The Purple One, His Royal Badness, the Artist formerly known as Prince. Despite a career of name changes, one thing remains constant: Prince's purple reign over his kingdom of funk, soul, and pop endures long beyond his lifetime. So, don your raspberry beret, park your little red corvette, and get delirious as you witness a spectacular laser light show pulsing to the music of Prince. Let's go crazy!
The playlist is found below. Program length is ~48 minutes. Kids under 5 are not permitted at this laser show.
01. U Got the Look, 02. Kiss, 03. Delirious, 04. Little Red Corvette, 05. Diamonds and Pearls, 06. I would Die 4 U, 07. Raspberry Beret, 08. Cream, 09. 1999, 10. When Dove Cry, 11. Purple Rain, 12. Let's Go Crazy,
**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…
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Saturday, May 2, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Astronaut: Public Planetarium Program
Narrated by Ewan McGregor, Astronaut takes you from Earth into space … and beyond!
The exploration of space is one of the greatest endeavors that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut?
Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’ our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.
Following the fulldome show, our Planetarium Educator will spacewalk you through an update on the Artemis Program and will end with a short tour of the early spring sky.
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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Grateful Dead Laser Music Experience
Experience this rock & roll band on a new cosmic level. From psychedelia to country rock to epic live jams all in laser light!
Calling all "Deadheads" and lovers of laser music adventures! This immersive journey through some of the Dead's greatest trips fuses music, laser artwork, lighting and atmospheric effects to create an unforgettable experience.
The playlist is found below. Program length is ~45 minutes. Kids under 5 are not permitted at this laser show.
Touch of Grey
, Fire on the Mountain
, Truckin’
, Friend of the Devil
, Sugar Magnolia
, Drums/Space
, Uncle John’s Band
, Me and My Uncle
, Scarlet Begonias
, Ripple
, One More Saturday Night
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**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… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Explore: Public Planetarium Program
Humanity has always had a fascination with the stars — from ancient stargazers and astrologers to modern-day astronauts and astronomers. Explore is a compelling story of skygazing, scientific discovery, and the wonders of exploration: past, present, and future.
This show begins with a look at how scholars and scientists throughout the ages used the sky as a calendar and clock to measure the passage of time. Their charts and star catalogs informed the breakthrough discoveries of Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler, who in turn paved the way for space travel. In several beautiful scenes, the show demonstrates how today’s spacecrafts follow Kepler’s laws in stately maneuvers as they make their way from Earth to orbit and then — one day — on to other worlds.
Following the fulldome show, our Planetarium Educator will spacewalk you through an update on the Artemis Program followed by a brief tour of the early spring sky. Program length is one hour.
Program length is one hour.
Please… .
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science & Math Complex 151, Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science & Math Complex, Planetarium Lobby, Science & Math Complex.
Prince Laser Music Experience
The Purple One, His Royal Badness, the Artist formerly known as Prince. Despite a career of name changes, one thing remains constant: Prince's purple reign over his kingdom of funk, soul, and pop endures long beyond his lifetime. So, don your raspberry beret, park your little red corvette, and get delirious as you witness a spectacular laser light show pulsing to the music of Prince. Let's go crazy!
The playlist is found below. Program length is ~48 minutes. Kids under 5 are not permitted at this laser show.
01. U Got the Look, 02. Kiss, 03. Delirious, 04. Little Red Corvette, 05. Diamonds and Pearls, 06. I would Die 4 U, 07. Raspberry Beret, 08. Cream, 09. 1999, 10. When Dove Cry, 11. Purple Rain, 12. Let's Go Crazy,
**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…
Organization: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium. Website for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-whitworth-ferguson-planetarium-35672943783.
Saturday, May 9, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2026, 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.