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• FOAP Planetarium guest lecture - "David M. Brown: Astronaut & Friend"

  • When
    04/18/2026
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

  FREE EVENT!
  Join us at the planetarium for a very special remembrance of David M. Brown on the week of his 70th birthday!

  The Friends of the Planetarium are honored to host a presentation by Ann Micklos, a friend and colleague of David Brown and a retired NASA engineer who worked on over 100 space shuttle missions. 

  The program is free and open to the public - first-come, first-served seating, with no tickets required!

  The presentation will be live streamed (link will be posted soon), but the audience in the planetarium will also be able to participate in a Q&A with Ms. Micklos.

  Duration: approximately 1 hour
  For general audiences (best for ages 10 and older)

  
  
  

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• FOAP Planetarium Show - "Expedition Reef"

  • When
    04/18/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

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  Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant—and endangered—marine ecosystems.
  Along the way, discover how corals grow, feed, reproduce, and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth—while facing threats from climate change, habitat destruction, and overfishing.

  Running Time: 26 minutes
  Recommended for: General Audiences

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• FOAP Planetarium Show - "Dynamic Earth"

  • When
    04/18/2026
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    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.
  

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  Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. The show follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere.
  Ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes.

  Duration: 24 minutes
  Recommended for general audiences

  
  

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• FOAP Planetarium Show - "Little Eve" (Premiere!)

  • When
    04/19/2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.
  

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  David M. Brown Planetarium premiere!

  This new planetarium show is aimed at families and young children. Eve is small, but her problems feel huge. She is not sure she can stand up to the wolves, who always seem to pick on her. But Eve’s mother understands, and shares stories with her that reveal how even the smallest creatures can change the world. She also describes the planets of the solar system and how Earth is the only one where life exists. Little Eve listens and begins to wonder if she is stronger than she previously imagined.

  Duration: 29 minutes
  Recommended for: General Audiences - good for elementary age children

  
  

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• FOAP Planetarium Show - "The Stellars: Mission Green"

  • When
    04/19/2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.
  

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  Imani, Aki, and John are three friends from an alien solar system. While on a space exploration mission, their ship crashes on Earth. The accident damages the life-support system that sustains the cherished forest they keep onboard - which provides their food. Our heroes have no knowledge of plant care or any way to contact their own people, so all hope now rests on Earth children in the planetarium audience, who can help the Stellars figure out what plants need to survive and how to rescue the forest. 

  Duration: 26 minutes
  Recommended for: General Audiences - good for elementary age children

  
  

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• Scout Show

  • When
    04/19/2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    David M. Brown Planetarium

  ALL Scout Shows are full for the current school year (through May of 2026). 

  This is a special show for scout troops provided by Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium and Arlington Public Schools. Troops must sign up in advance to attend.

  Please note that some shows may be full months in advance.
  

  Please fill out the Scout Show Request Form if you are interested in attending a future scout show. 

  
  

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• Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

  • When
    05/02/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

  Show to be announced.

  Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.
  

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• Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

  • When
    05/02/2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

  Show to be announced.

  Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.
  

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• Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

  • When
    05/03/2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

  Show to be announced.

  Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.
  

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• Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

  • When
    05/03/2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

  Show to be announced.

  Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.
  

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• Scout Show

  • When
    05/03/2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    David M. Brown Planetarium

  ALL Scout Shows are full for the current school year (through May of 2026). 

  This is a special show for scout troops provided by Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium and Arlington Public Schools. Troops must sign up in advance to attend.

  Please note that some shows may be full months in advance.
  

  Please fill out the Scout Show Request Form if you are interested in attending a future scout show. 

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• Arl. Public Schools Hosted Skytalk "Stars Tonight"

  • When
    05/04/2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.
  

  On the first Monday of the month* during the school year, APS hosts Stars Tonight. This is a 90 minute live sky talk in the planetarium that offers an in-depth look at the night sky and various celestial phenomena. This presentation is best suited for ages 10 and older.

  Go to the APS Planetarium Webpage and click on "Stars Tonight" for details. 

  *When the first Monday of the month is a holiday, the program will happen on the following Monday.

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• FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

  • When
    05/16/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.
  
  

  
  
  

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• FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

  • When
    05/16/2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.
  
  

  
  
  

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• FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

  • When
    05/17/2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.
  
  

  
  
  

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• FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

  • When
    05/17/2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.
  
  

  
  
  

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• Scout Show

  • When
    05/17/2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    David M. Brown Planetarium

  ALL Scout Shows are full for the current school year (through May of 2026). 

  This is a special show for scout troops provided by Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium and Arlington Public Schools. Troops must sign up in advance to attend.

  Please note that some shows may be full months in advance.
  

  Please fill out the Scout Show Request Form if you are interested in attending a future scout show. 

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• Arl. Public Schools Hosted Skytalk "Stars Tonight"

  • When
    06/01/2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.
  

  On the first Monday of the month* during the school year, APS hosts Stars Tonight. This is a 90 minute live sky talk in the planetarium that offers an in-depth look at the night sky and various celestial phenomena. This presentation is best suited for ages 10 and older.

  Go to the APS Planetarium Webpage and click on "Stars Tonight" for details. 

  *When the first Monday of the month is a holiday, the program will happen on the following Monday.

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• Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

  • When
    06/06/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

  Show to be announced.

  Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.
  

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• Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

  • When
    06/06/2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

  Show to be announced.

  Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.
  

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• Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

  • When
    06/07/2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

  Show to be announced.

  Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.
  

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• Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

  • When
    06/07/2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

  Show to be announced.

  Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.
  

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• FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

  • When
    06/13/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.
  
  

  
  
  

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• FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

  • When
    06/13/2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.
  
  

  
  
  

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• FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

  • When
    06/14/2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.
  
  

  
  
  

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• FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

  • When
    06/14/2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

  This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.
  
  

  
  
  

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