Sci-Fi LAB

Cult classic movie nights mixed with art and science exploring earth, space and the beyond!

Be entertained and indulge your love for the out of the ordinary this October 2017.  Sci-Fi LAB @ The Joan – four compelling Friday nights of sci-fi cult classic film screenings followed by cutting edge research, guest talks and artistic performance or installations to keep the tradition of sci-fi alive.

Be part of the speculative fiction as you join our guest scientists and artists to explore the themes and “what if” of sci-fi. Grasp the relevant futuristic, scientific or technological impacts as well as the societal, historic, economic implications for the human race as Sci-Fi LAB @ The Joan explores all the instability, fears, dreams and anxiety that comes with sci-fi:

• the threat of invasion; extra- terrestrial intelligence in our universe,
• sci-fi meets reality; unraveling DNA, genetic engineering
• the fragility of the planet; Earth unravels
• hostility and control; engineering challenges in space

Whether you are a hard core sci-fi geek, just beginning to explore the galaxy of wonder that is sci-fi or have no idea at all, bring a gang of friends on Friday 7- 9pm to Sci-Fi LAB @ The Joan and do as Dr Who said “hold tight and pretend it’s a plan!”

Come along before the show and enjoy a drink at the bar – doors open 6.30pm, finger food included!

Friday 20th October

FRAGILE: PLANET EARTH UNRAVELS

Movie: WALL-E (2008)

Talk: Transforming the Heart of Penrith by Andrew Hewson (Penrith City Council)
Exhibition: Winning images from the 2016 Penrith City Council Photo Competition
Interactive Installation: Susannah Williams. WALL-E is rated G.

 

Friday 27th October

THREAT: INTELLIGENCE IN OUR UNIVERSE

Movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

Talk: Is there anybody out there? The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence by Dr Ain de Horta (Western Sydney University, Penrith Observatory)
Sound and Dance Performance: Nicola Morton and Eugene Choi. The Day the Earth Stood Still  is rated G.