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After Dark: The Science of Love and Sex

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Uncover the secrets of love and desire at a steamy Science World After Dark: The Science of Love & Sex. This playful 19+ evening blends sensuality with science for an unforgettable experience. 

Suspend your disbelief as you take in a stunning display of aerial silks performances that’s sure to leave you breathless. It’ll be as mind-blowing as it’ll prove heart-pounding

Turn up the heat with The UBC Sexperts! Explore the latest science on how talking about sex fuels connection and passion. Leave with practical tips to communicate to your partner(s) for even hotter chemistry!

You’ll also get to probe into Science World’s exhibits and oh-oh-ohh so much more.  

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Feeling thirsty? We’re serving red and whites throughout the night. Whether you’re coupled up, rolling in with friends, or bravely flying solo, this night promises curiosity and connection. 

Join us at Science World: After Dark: The Science of Love & Sex on February 13, 2025  to get in touch with your sensual side—scientifically-speaking, that is. 

Meet The UBC Sexperts

Dr. Samantha Dawson is an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology at UBC and a registered Clinical Psychologist, specializing in sexuality and couples. Since 2009, her research has focused on identifying key factors in sexual function and well-being to develop targeted interventions for sexual dysfunction.

At the After Dark , You Can Also…

  • Start the night with a cold beer, cider, or a sultry glass of red or white. 
  • Indulge at the Snack Lab with treats and snacks to feed your deepest cravings. 
  • Explore our permanent galleries and satisfy your curiosity in the newest Feature Exhibition: Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits, presented by White Spot Restaurants plus, free admission to Spectacle, a National Geographic photography exhibition, presented by OmniVita.
  • Relive simpler times with a nostalgic bite from Triple O’s. 
  • Take home a keepsake from the Science Store, because memories deserve souvenirs. 

Good Stuff to Know

  • $39 Early bird tickets are limited, so get 'em before they sell out! Regular price $45.
  • Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled—handle yours with care.   
  • After Dark is 19+—an evening for grown-ups to let their curiosity roam free. 
  • Security checks will help keep the night as smooth as your best pick-up line. 

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Survivors

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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Egg BB

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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Comet Crisp

Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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T-Rex and Baby

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Buddy the T-Rex

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Geodessy

Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Science Buddies

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.

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Western Dinosaur

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.

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Time-Travel T-Rex

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.