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Shelter in Space with Virginia MOCA

Interactive STEAM table provides visitors a chance to design a shelter for life on Mars, inspired by unique conditions found on the big, red planet!

ODU Space Systems Laboratory

This program will provide an insight into Satellite and Space activities at Old Dominion University's Space Systems Lab. As part of the exhibit, a classroom satellite kit will be showcased. […]

DesignHer: Works by Contemporary Women Graphic Designers

DesignHer is an exhibition of contemporary graphic design focusing on women practitioners. Highlighting how women have been at the forefront of defining and challenging the conceptions of design, the exhibition […]

ALLiGATER HELLHOUND

This exhibition features selections from hundreds of self-taught artworks in the permanent collection of the Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries.  With many works made from found and repurposed materials, […]

Hermitage Museum & Gardens

Pop-up installation and family activities!  Led by local artists!

Warehouse of Theatre Outdoor Projections

Come enjoy otherworldly projections of Mars' surface - and other entertaining visions - all along the festival grounds orchestrated by the ODU’s very own artistic team Lee Smith and Katherine […]

Selden Market Booths and Retailers

Local retailers hailing from Selden Market appear in our orbit for an out-of-this-world opportunity you don't want to miss!  Here's your chance to take home a piece of Mars Fest.

ODU Geography: Understanding This World, Looking to the Next

ODU's very own Geography Program discuss the geographical techniques utilized for the understanding of Earth, while calling into question how political and environmental interactions influence space exploration.

ODU Society of Physics Students

The Society of Physics Students (SPS) will be showcasing demos and distribute information regarding this exciting club!

MarsCon

Come meet, greet, and explore the Tidewater fandom community!

ODU Writers in Community

Poems about Mars, written by Hampton Roads Elementary School children, will be displayed along the festival grounds in Mars-red chalk!

Jefferson Lab

Fun and exciting science and stem-related activities and information!

College of Arts and Letters

Come explore what this exciting ODU program has to offer for prospective students!

Celestial Navigation with Nauticus

Discover how ancient mariners used the stars, sun, and moon to navigate across the seas!  Find out how these tools of the trade are still in use today by gaining […]

Back Bay Amateur Astronomers

Come observe the sky with local astronomers! BBAA members will set up telescopes in front of the TED Center. Corner of Hampton blvd and 43rd St, Norfolk, VA 23508

Chrysler Museum Mobile Glass Studio

It may not be fresh-from-Mars glass, but the Chrysler Museum Mobile Glass Studio will rock your socks off with an astounding presentation on the glass-blowing process!

United Souls Band

For three decades, United Souls Band has mesmerized audiences with their explosive style and mesmerizing riddims! Some in the industry say their electrifying stage performance is one of the best […]