DARK MATTERS Adult Nights

Unlock savings that turn a single night out into a year full of daring adult adventures! The Dark Matters: Mini Pass is a limited time offer to Edmonton's biggest science lovers! Purchase tickets for both upcoming events in the Dark Matters: 2026 season for 10% off their total value. Dark Matters events are a time for adults to take the spotlight, where we kick the kids out and explore the more edgy side of science. Dark Matters Mini Pass holders will explore Dark Matters: Science is Dope (May 8) and Dark Matters: Are You Afraid of the Dark (October 30). Tickets are a limited quantity, so get them before they are gone!

Dude's Night Out

Friday, May 08, 2026 - 7:00 PM

Running Time: 6 hours

Event Rating: 18+ Only

Explore the science behind cravings, vices, and mind-bending experiences. From buzzworthy plants and powerful molecules to the wild world of your brain on drugs, discover whats really going on behind the scenes.

Then at 10:30 p.m., enjoy an IMAX screening of The Big Lebowski (1998), following The Dude, a laid-back guy who gets pulled into a strange case after being mistaken for someone else.

Government Issued ID is required

No drugs, cannabis, or other controlled substances will be sold, provided, or consumed at this event. Additionally, smoking, including cannabis and vaping, is strictly prohibited anywhere in the building or on-site.