Tuesday, March 4, 2008

First Fridays at the Natural History Museum

This Friday, March 7, expand your mind at The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. First Fridays are monthly events incorporating after-hours tours, discussions and live music, all for less than $10.

The current series is called "Discovery in the Age of Mammals: Building Brains and Making Minds." Following a behind-the-scenes tour at 5:30, distinguished guest lecturer Daniel Dennett of Tufts University will speak on the topic “From Animal to Person: How Cultural Evolution Furnishes Our Minds With Thinking Tools” at 6:30.

From 7:00 to 10:00 pm, live bands will play and DJs will spin in the African Mammal Hall. Personally, I can't think of a cooler setting for a dance party.

Admission is $9 for adults, $6.50 for seniors and students with ID, $2 for kids and free for museum members. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the First Fridays web site.

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