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Come dressed in Halloween costumes, get your Trick-or-Treat candy, and prepare to be scared! We're ready to celebrate Halloween under the night sky in our inflatable planetarium. Join us for a fun and scary night of monster stories, inspired by our planets, moons, and stars. There will be stories of familiar monsters (werewolves, vampires, and minotaurs), unfamiliar monsters (Karakondzula, Chimera, and Coatlicue), and the heroes who battled them. In a battle between good and evil, who will win?

Join our 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. show for family-friendly stories about the creepy creatures of mythology hidden in the night sky. These showings are appropriate for ages 5-6 and up.

Our 7 p.m. Spooktacular Show is more appropriate for ages 8 and up as the tales told during this show are spookier.

All shows last approximately 45 minutes.

Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Space is limited. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. In case of no-shows/late shows: reserved spots will be released at show time to make space for the next party.

Seating is limited and very popular. We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance, as this is a first come, first served event. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets.

Our planetarium is powered by FPL

Join the Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series on October 24 as the Athens, Greece -based, Angophone band StarWound presents “Interiors.”
The show’s theme, “Interiors,” grew out of the isolation spawned during the COVID-19 pandemic. The theme has also expanded thematically to include a range of connotations related to “interiors.”

Through their “rock cabaret” style, StarWound presents a philosophical and social reflection on the current human state. In the spirit of collaboration, the band bases their lyrical compositions off of modern-day poetic works.

StarWound has ranked amongst 150 bands at the “YourBand” contest of the National Greek Radio and TV Company.
The October 24th show will include poetic collaborations with UWF faculty and students, as well as work from previous collaborations on StarWound’s tour of U.S. universities.

Join us on October 24, 6:30 p.m. for a night of poetic reflections and musical compositions. Doors open at 6 p.m. and light refreshments will be available. The event is free and open to the public. However, tickets are required and can be secured at Evenbrite - https://tinyurl.com/4xrtka4n

The Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series is presented and sponsored by the UWF College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities and in partnership with the UWF Department of English.

The series is funded in part by the John C. Pace Symposium Series.
For more information, visit uwf.edu/downtownlectures.

We invite you to sit under the stars and listen to the action-packed stories of the Norse gods: Thor, Loki, Odin, and Freya. On this tour of the solar system, you'll learn fun facts about the planets, how the Nine Realms of Norse mythology were created, and how the days of the week received their names from the Norse gods. The show will end with a dazzling display of Norse constellations & legends.

Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Due to size, space is limited to 25 patrons at a time. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. On Planetarium Nights, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. In case of no-shows/late shows: reserved spots will be released at show time to make space for the next party.

Shows begin at 6 and 7 pm and last approximately 45 minutes.

Seating is limited and very popular. We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance, as this is a first come, first served event. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets.

Our planetarium is powered by FPL

Join us for this special planetarium where we'll explore Eastern European folklore and legends behind the stars. The people of Slavic Europe viewed the stars and planets as magical, living creatures that were born glimmering. They named these celestial bodies after characters from their mythology and folklore.


During this special, family-friendly planetarium show, you’ll learn stories from many Slavic countries, including Poland, Russia, Belarus, Macedonia, Serbia, and the Ukraine. You’ll see a dazzling display of Slavic constellations and learn about the brave czars and clever princesses who outsmarted dangerous monsters and villains. You’ll also learn a few tricks on how to escape from the infamous witch, Baba Yaga.

Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Space is limited, and purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. On Planetarium Nights, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. In case of no-shows/late shows: reserved spots will be released at show time to make space for the next party.

Shows begin at 6 and 7 pm and last approximately 45 minutes. Seating is limited and very popular. We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance, as this is a first come, first served event. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets.

Our planetarium is sponsored by Gulf Power

Celebrate Black History Month with a special planetarium event! We'll travel the cosmos to learn more about the ancient Kush people, exactly what the Kenyan Borana Star Calendar was, and identify the Swahili names for the planets. You'll get to hear African folklore stories and even discover how enslaved African Americans were able to follow the stars to freedom in the north.

Shows begin at 6 and 7 p.m. All shows last approximately 45 minutes. Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Space is limited, so purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. In case of no-shows/late shows: reserved spots will be released at show time to make space for the next party.

Seating is limited and very popular. We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance, as this is a first come, first served event. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets. Sponsored by Gulf Power

Vaganova Teacher's conduct Adult Intermediate and Advanced classes 6:30 -8:00.

Monday through Friday July 31 to August 18. Contact 925 864 8760 for pre registration and all questions.

Adults and children classes are also available same location on Saturdays until August 19. Vaganova-certified teacher Marina Medvetskaya conducts all classes.

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Jazz Combo in concert on Thursday, Feb. 6th at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Bldg. 82.

In their first performance of the Spring 2025 season, the UWF Jazz Combo, under the direction of Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola, will present an evening of small ensemble jazz.

This concert is free and open to the public, but tickets are required.

Join us as we welcome Doug Liles, local expert on Vibrio vulnificus, who will discuss what it is, where it is found, and how we can protect ourselves.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_ui1FNFgRJ6LTaBG1Egzbg


After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting.

Join UWF Libraries on Monday, October 20th from 4-6pm for a Comics & Zines Panel Discussion and Zine-Making Workshop! Learn from UWF faculty and experts about the history and impact of comics and zines on art and pop culture. Free supplies and materials will be available. The event will be held in the 2nd Floor Pace Library Multipurpose Room (Room 215). All are welcome to attend!