{"id":79820,"global_id":"naturalsciences.org\/calendar?id=79820","global_id_lineage":["naturalsciences.org\/calendar?id=79820"],"author":"22","status":"publish","date":"2023-01-19 13:37:34","date_utc":"2023-01-19 18:37:34","modified":"2023-02-24 10:33:09","modified_utc":"2023-02-24 15:33:09","url":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/event\/adult-nights-social-in-the-shire\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/79820","title":"Adult Nights: Social in the Shire","description":"<h2>One Event to Rule Them All<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/800x600px_NoLogo.png\" alt=\"graphic of a tall tower with a flaming eye at the top representing Barad-d\u00fbr and the Eye of Sauron with two Hobbits in the foreground, one holding a sword. Text: &quot;Adult Nights: Social in the Shire&quot;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Social in the Shire | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/social-in-the-shire-activities\/\">Activities<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/social-in-the-shire-food-drink\/\">Food &amp; Drink<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gather up your Fellowship, it\u2019s time for an Adult Night \u2014 our very own Social in the Shire! The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences becomes Middle Earth on February 24. Lay siege to Gondor, dance with dragons and show off your Tolkien trivia at this exclusive, 21+ event.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the Museum at night while exploring the uncensored side of science. The event features interactive science stations, music, games, local entertainment and special activities. Beer, wine, themed cocktails and food will be available for purchase. Costumes encouraged (but not required).<\/p>\n<p><b>Social in the Shire general admission is sold out! <\/b><strong>Don\u2019t miss out on the fun<\/strong><b>: <\/b>There are a limited number of Catalyst Member tickets still available. See below!<\/p>\n<p><b>STEP 1:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/support\/membership-levels-benefits#catalyst\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">BECOME A CATALYST MEMBER!<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Designed for ages 21+<\/b>, this membership level is a catalyst for those looking to connect with like-minded people who make a difference at the Museum and in the community.<\/p>\n<p>Become a Catalyst member and the first round of drinks is on us! You and a \u201cplus one\u201d will receive two free drink tickets at each Adult Night, a complimentary pair of tickets to one Adult Night of your choice,\u00a0<b>access to sold-out Adult Night events<\/b>, and\u00a0more!<\/p>\n<p><b>STEP 2:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/3947.blackbaudhosting.com\/3947\/Adult-Nights-Social-in-the-Shire\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">BUY CATALYST TICKETS!<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>COSTUME AND MASK POLICY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the safety of all visitors, we ask that guests wearing masks or items that obscure their face remove those items during the check-in process. After checking in, guests are welcome to wear those items in the event. Costumes should not contain any elements that resemble, or could easily be mistaken for, an actual weapon. 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