The WhySci Variety Show

Schedule

Tue Oct 21 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Majestic Theatre | Madison, WI

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The most science-inspired variety show in town! Produced by the Wisconsin Science Festival and the UW-Madison Division of the Arts.
About this Event

Get ready to rock your curiosity at the Why Sci Variety Show—a high-energy mashup of science talks, artful performances, and live music! This year’s theme is Rock and Roll, so expect brainy beats, geology jokes, and scientific showmanship that will have you thinking and tapping your toes.

Hosted by the always-entertaining Ben Rush and featuring tunes from our live house band, this is edu-tainment at its finest. From ancient rocks to musical molecules, science and art collide in unexpected ways during this one-of-a-kind show.

Doors and bar open at 6:30pm - show starts at 7pm.

Register for your free tickets now!

Produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Division of the Arts.

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Where is it happening?

Majestic Theatre, 115 King Street, Madison, United States

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