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curiosity lab

DRI presents a series of community-based events across Nevada that celebrate how science shapes our lives, fuels creativity, and deepens our understanding of the world by underscoring the transformative power of curiosity and knowledge.

be curious…

For the 2026 season of Curiosity Lab by DRI, satisfy your curiosity by exploring the wonders of environmental science! Dive into fascinating topics like earth, water, and air research, and discover how science sparks creativity during a special Artown event in Reno. Events will be held on DRI’s campuses in both Reno and Las Vegas.

Join us as we help answer your questions on the most pressing scientific issues and showcase Science that matters now.

Thank you to our Community Partner Nevada Humanities.

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2026 Season

Las Vegas Season Tickets

Reno Season Tickets

Upcoming Events

Las Vegas

The Weight of Water: Stories of Water’s Weight on Land and Heart

February 18, 20266:30 PM - 8:00 PMDRI, Las Vegas Campus $15.00

Mapping the Invisible: Stories of Hidden Forces That Shape our World

April 15, 20266:30 PM - 8:00 PMDRI, Las Vegas Campus $15.00

From Curiosity to Creation – Las Vegas: Listen, Learn, Create

September 16, 20265:30 PM - 8:00 PMDRI, Las Vegas Campus $15.00

Vanishing Point: Stories of Depths, Disappearance, and Ghosts Beneath the Surface

October 28, 20266:30 PM - 8:00 PMDRI, Las Vegas Campus $15.00

Reno

The Future in Rearview: Stories from the Edge of Then and Now

March 18, 20266:30 PM - 8:00 PMDRI, Reno Campus $15.00

What Lies Beneath: Stories of Obscured Truths and Quiet Dangers

May 20, 20266:30 PM - 8:00 PMDRI, Reno Campus $15.00

From Curiosity to Creation – Artown Reno: Listen, Learn, Create

July 15, 20265:30 PM - 8:00 PMDRI, Reno Campus $15.00

Reading the Burn: Stories of Distance, Discovery, and Aftermath

October 14, 20266:30 PM - 8:00 PMDRI, Reno Campus $15.00