Community Calendar

Get wild and join us for Nerd Nite Lehigh Valley: Party Animals, an unforgettable after-hours party for ages 18 and up at Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion. Explore our exhibits after dark and enjoy two unique shows to keep the night roaring.

Otters in the City: A Wild Plan for Downtown Allentown
Our Director of Living Collections, Brandon Swayser, will share the story of creating the Lehigh River Watershed exhibits and what it took to bring our otters and other wildlife to the heart of the city.

Then, get ready to laugh out loud with the one and only Glen Tickle—stand-up comic and science enthusiast!

The Party Animals fun continues with:
- Special animal encounters
- Music and dancing with DJ Romeo G
- Your first drink included with your ticket (cash bar available after that)
- Themed food options available for purchase

Get your pic with an otter! For a small donation, get a memorable photo taken with one of our otter friends in the background (safely behind glass). We snap the picture, you strike your best pose. (Limited availability)

Please note: We can’t guarantee the otters will pose (or stay in frame), but you’ll go home with a wild memory, some cool otter facts, and a photo to remember your visit!

Let your wild side out—this is one science party you don’t want to miss!

Grierfest Comedy is headed to the Sherman Showcase on September 13th with Zack Hammond, Seth Ruddick and PJ Morin!

Created by improv and comedy legend Colin Mochrie ("Whose Line Is It Anyway?"), and co-star World Renowned Hypnotist Asad Mecci, HYPROV has been called "hilarious and fascinating'' by Time Out New York.
The 85-100 minute live show combines hypnosis and improv - two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics, and everyone in between worldwide - for a totally unique comedy experience that The Times of London declared "a celebration of the human imagination."

$51.50 to $79.73 (fees included)

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, Ryan Stiles, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show, so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage!

Comedian, actor, writer, and musician Paul Reiser brings his sharp wit and timeless humor to the Sherman Theater!

Best known for his iconic roles in Mad About You, Aliens, Stranger Things, and The Kominsky Method, Reiser has remained a comedy favorite for decades. With his first stand-up special in over 30 years, Life, Death and Rice Pudding, and recent appearances in Reboot and The Boys, Reiser proves he’s as funny and relevant as ever. Don’t miss a night of smart, hilarious storytelling with one of comedy’s most beloved voices.