OMSI Portland Science Pubs

Portland Science Pub Locations

McMenamins Bagdad Theater & Pub

3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland
Portland Science Pubs at the Bagdad are generally on the first Monday of the month. But, be sure to check our events calendar for all details.

McMenamins Mission Theater & Pub

1624 NW Glisan, Portland
Portland Science Pubs at the Mission are generally on the third Tuesday of the month. But, be sure to check our events calendar for all details.

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Mondays or Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

$5 suggested cover charge. No RSVP or tickets required.
 

Venue Doors open at 5:00pm, so come early for food, drink, and a seat. Quench your thirst and feed your head. Learn about cutting-edge topics in science and technology from leading experts, in an interactive, informal atmosphere where there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Everyone has fun at Science Pub, from those completely unfamiliar with science to self-identified "science geeks".
 

Portland Science Pubs are for ages 21+, or minor with adult, but please read our disclaimer if you're thinking of bringing kids.

For more information or to sign up for our mailing list: Email: sciencepub@omsi.edu

Upcoming Science Pub Events

Science Pub Portland - Mission Theater
Tue. May. 21, 7-9pm at Mission Theater & Pub, 1624 NW Glisan, Portland
Hanford Hazards: Cleaning Up Nuclear Waste with Ken Niles, administrator, and Dirk Dunning, technica…
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Science Pub Portland - Bagdad Theater
Mon. Jun. 3, 7-9pm at McMenamins Bagdad Theater: 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd
The Plastic Effect: How Plastic Pollution Is Changing the Ocean Ecosystem with Emelia DeForce, PhD,…
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Science Pub Portland - Mission Theater
Tue. Jun. 18, 7-9pm at Mission Theater & Pub, 1624 NW Glisan, Portland
Heart of Steel: The Quest to Engineer the Heart with Jacob Abraham, MD, Medical Director of the Cent…
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Science Pub Portland - Bagdad Theater
Mon. Jul. 1, 7-9pm at McMenamins Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland
A View from Space: One Astronaut's Look at Earth
with NASA astronaut Don Pettit, PhD 
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Science Pub Portland - Mission Theater
Tue. Jul. 16, 7-9pm at Mission Theater & Pub, 1624 NW Glisan, Portland
Inventors At Work: The Minds and Motivation Behind Modern Inventions
with Brett Stern
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Science Pub Portland - Bagdad Theater
Mon. Aug. 5, 7-9pm at McMenamins Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland
Paper, Plastic, or Cotton Tote Bag? Life Cycle Assessments of Everyday Items
with David…
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Science Pub Portland - Bagdad Theater
Mon. Sep. 9, 7-9pm (doors open at 5pm) at McMenamins Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd
The Science of Body Language: How to Become a Human Lie Detector with Vanessa Van Edwards

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Science Pub Portland - Bagdad Theater
Mon. Oct. 7, 7-9pm at McMenamins Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland
Eye on the Wild: Conservation Photographer Suzi Eszterhas 
Award-winning wildlife phot…
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