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Doktor Kaboom! The Science of Santa

Doktor Kaboom! The Science of Santa

Are science and magic the same thing? Is Mr. Claus the world’s greatest scientist? Join Doktor Kaboom as he attempts to recreate all of Santa’s wonders using basic physics.

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Date
December 15, 2024
Event Starts
2:00 PM
Doors Open
1:30PM
Ticket Prices
$40 / $35 / $30 / $25 / $20 / $10 (youth 12 & under)
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The Doktor Kaboom Holiday Extravaganza! Are science and magic the same thing? Is Mr. Claus the world’s greatest scientist? Join Doktor Kaboom as he attempts to recreate all of Santa’s wonders using basic physics. No holiday icons are damaged in this show! This experience is enjoyable for all ages, especially those in grades 2-5 and families.

Aug 26 - 28, 2026

Daniella Ortiz Trunk Show

Your purchase helps support youth strings education!

Sep 4 - 13, 2026

Come From Away

The remarkable true story of when the world came together.

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Sunday | Sep 20, 2026

Yacht Rock Revue - PRIMETIME

Set Sail on the Smooth Sounds of the ’70s and ’80s.

Event Starts 7:30 PM

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Friday | Sep 25, 2026

Alex Lambert

A Rising Voice with a Sound All His Own

Event Starts 7:30 PM

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Thursday | Oct 1, 2026

MOMS UNHINGED!

Grab your friends. Leave your worries at the door.

Event Starts 7:00 PM

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Friday | Oct 2, 2026

Community Arts Night

Join the C.S. Lewis Festival for an evening celebrating youth art!

Event Starts 6:00 PM

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Sunday | Oct 4, 2026

MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

100,000+ film lovers in 500+ cities, six continents—watching and voting in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.

Event Starts 3:00 PM

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Oct 9 - 10, 2026

Artrageous

A breathtaking fusion of music, dance, and live painting.

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Aug 2026