A lecture about Oregon sharks paired with a screening of Jaws
Prior to the film, we will have a short lecture and Q+A session
SEPT 4, 6:30-9:30 pm | Doors @ 6:15 pm
6:15 pm | Doors open
6:30 pm | Lecture about Oregon sharks with James Sulikowski, PhD, Shark and Fish Ecophysiology Lab, The Big Fish Lab, Oregon State University
7:30 pm | Jaws: 50th Anniversary
TICKETS:
$9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $7 Youth | OMSI Members receive half-off admission for this screening
Member Empirical vouchers are not applicable.
About the Film
When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.
2025 | PG | 2h 5m | Accessible Entrance Available
What is Reel Science?
Watch and learn at The Empirical Theater as OMSI brings the science of your favorite movies and documentaries to life on the big screen. Perfect for science and film lovers alike, this series combines the best of Science Pub with the fun of movie night, bringing in experts to amplify your movie-watching experience.
James Sulikowski, PhD, Professor, Oregon State University
Dr. James Sulikowski is the Director of Oregon State University’s Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station (COMES) and a Professor in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences (FWCS). Dr. James Sulikowski’s Shark and Fish Ecophysiology Lab is a part of The Big Fish Lab, where his interdisciplinary research integrates aspects of physiology and ecology to provide an understanding of how humans and a changing environment affect the movements, and spatial/temporal distribution of sharks in both the coastal and pelagic environments. Dr. Sulikowski’s 25 years of experience using a variety of techniques, including hormone analyses, electronic tracking, and ultrasound imaging, has resulted in over 130 peer reviewed publications and over 13 million dollars in external grant funding. His work has been featured on such media outlets as the BBC, Discovery Channel’s Shark week, Nat Geo Wild, The Today Show, as well as many other local, regional and national affiliates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Email event@omsi.edu
Ticketing questions call 503-797-4000 x0
Yes, the Empirical Cafe will be open with prepackaged salads, sandwiches and movie snacks. The bar will be open to guests that are 21+. No outside food or drink is allowed.
Click here for OMSI’s overall accessibility information. Below are the specific details for the Empirical Theater.
The Empirical Theater has an upper-level wheelchair accessible entrance and theater restrooms; due to the layout of the theater the lower-level main entrance is only accessible by stairs. Please check in with a Guest Services Representative or volunteer for assistance in locating these areas.
Several daytime documentaries and newer evening full-features offer closed captions, audio description, and volume amplification. The CaptiView closed caption units allow guests to see captions for their show by using a cup holder device that they can adjust within their view, and the Fidelio RX audio description units deliver descriptive narration and can also amplify the theater volume and dialogue.
The Showing Today signs updated daily at the front desk and theater entrance indicate which features offer closed captions (CC) and audio description (AD), while volume amplification is available for all theater content including events such as Science Pub and Reel Science.
Limited quantities of the following devices are available for theater guests and may be requested at either the Front Desk or Concierge Desk as well as from the theater usher:
- CaptiView closed caption (CC) viewing devices
- Fidelio RX audio description and volume amplification units
- Williams Sound NKL-001 neck loops designed to work with hearing aids equipped with a telephone coil or T-Switch
The rough inside measurements of the seats not including arm and back rests:
- Theater seats 16.5” wide and 21.5” deep
- Two accessible seating area chairs 39.29″ high, 29.5″ wide, and 29″ deep
- Additional accessible seating area chairs available by request is 23.5” wide and 21.5” deep
- The weight capacity for the accessible seating area chairs are 500lbs, and the additional accessible seating area chairs support between 200lbs-250lbs
Earplugs can be requested from the Front Desk and Concierge Desk, and sensory resource packs that include:
- Noise reducing headphones
- Fidget toys
- Sunglasses
- Visual and auditory timer
- 2 pound weighted shoulder wrap
- Sanitizing wipes
Please contact OMSI Guest Services at (503) 797-4000 or Info@OMSI.edu with any additional specific questions or needs
OMSI has a new parking system via the mobile parking app, Parking Kitty, to create an easier and more streamlined experience for our visitors. Parking is $2 + fees for after-hours events. We recommend you download the app prior to your arrival at OMSI. You can also pay via their website at www.parkingkitty.com