Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

See Michael Carbonaro's magic come to life on stage at Sunoco Performance Theater on Saturday, August 2! Best known as the star and executive producer of the hit series, THE CARBONARO EFFECT on truTV, Carbonaro has also made frequent television appearances in shows such as Happily Divorced, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, and CSI Miami. A performing magician since his youth, Carbonaro went on to study experimental theater at New York University with aspirations of entertaining audiences through a varie

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of BoDeans with a two-and-a-half-hour show featuring retrospective hits from five decades.

Why should kids have all the fun?! Dive into the wonders of the Whitaker Center and explore interactive exhibits, including our traveling exhibit - Under The Canopy! Drink beer with boas, sip sodas with sloths, and giggle with geckos. Featuring a cash bar. Please note: This event is 21+. INFO & TICKETS Oct 12, 2025 – May 17, 2026 Scout Sundays at Whitaker Whitaker Center offers exciting, hands-on Scout Workshops designed to help participants earn badges while exploring science, technology, engin

Journey through Motown's best including: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and more! INFO & TICKETS

Join us for the Art of Science Annual Benefit, a spectacular evening celebrating the fusion of creativity and innovation! This premier fundraising event supports Whitaker Center’s mission to inspire curiosity and education in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Enjoy an elegant night of interactive exhibits, exclusive performances, and stunning artistic displays that highlight the beauty of science. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of discovery and imaginati

Relive the magic of Labyrinth with a special 40th anniversary event featuring the film with a live musical score on September 22, 2026! INFO & TICKETS Oct 11, 2025 – May 30, 2026 Girls in STEAM Join Whitaker Center for workshops designed for girls in 3rd - 8th grade, with activities that connect with real-world applications of STEAM through design, programming, coding, engineering, and more! INFO & TICKETS Permanent Exhibit Carnival of Health Step right up and experience the one and only Carniva

Experience the magic of Fraggle Rock as the Fraggles embark on an adventure to restore the legendary Celebration Stone. Join them at Whitaker Center on October 15, 2026! Puppy Pals Live, the Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show, hits the stage at Whitaker Center on Wednesday, April 22! As seen on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, Puppy Pals Live is a family fun, action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as Puppy Pals Live leads the puppies and

Now is your chance to see Michael Cavanaugh's incredible showmanship live at Sunoco Performance Theater, arriving for the holiday season on December 15, 2025. Heralded as the new voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook and a charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out. Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in Movin’ Out, Cavanaugh evokes a style rivaling the Piano Man. He appeared in the show for three years with over 1,200 performanc

A giant-screen adventure that takes viewers on an epic chase through the severe weather capital of the world.

No other Tom Petty tribute band comes close to capturing the SOUND and emotions of Tom's songs quite like The Breakers. Experience it for yourself when The Breakers play Whitaker Center on Friday, February 13! INFO & TICKETS Puppy Pals Live, the Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show, hits the stage at Whitaker Center on Wednesday, April 22! As seen on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, Puppy Pals Live is a family fun, action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtakin

Over 25 years in comedy, Gary Gulman has established himself as an eminent performer and peerless writer, and he's bringing that signature wit to the stage at Whitaker Center on Friday, March 20! INFO & TICKETS Puppy Pals Live, the Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show, hits the stage at Whitaker Center on Wednesday, April 22! As seen on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, Puppy Pals Live is a family fun, action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch

The legendary Ladysmith Black Mambazo is gracing the stage at Whitaker Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026! INFO & TICKETS Showing Through: Dec 31, 2026 T. REX For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king — a tyrant lizard king. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original gi