Sat 4/11 @ 8pm
The Yuri Space Party is back in all its glory for its annual intergalactic affair!
No other event in Cleveland allows science fiction fans, space geeks and socialites the opportunity to dress as an intergalactic traveler or fearsome space creature, all in honor of celebrating space exploration and partying the night away. Live music by Cleveland’s own Abby Normal and the Detroit Lean and DJ Justin Nyce will be the backdrop for a night of dancing, music, beer and wine, hors d’oeuvres, games, exploring the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, a costume contest and so much more.
The origin of the global party dates back to “Yuri,” a reference to cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. Yuri’s Night parties and events are held around the world every April in commemoration of April 12, 1961, the day of Yuri Gagarin’s first manned space flight, and April 12, 1981, the inaugural launch of NASA’s Space Shuttle.
These parties and events are a fun global celebration of the past, present and future of human space flight that have been celebrated around the world since 2001.
In 2012, Cleveland got in on the action when the Great Lakes Science Center started hosting the official Yuri’s Night Space Party after partnering with the NASA Young Professionals Group. (The local Yuri’s events were held at various locations until partnering up with the GLSC.)
The event had the potential to grow, but it needed a permanent home. As the home of the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, Great Lakes Science Center was the perfect choice to be the host. Over the last four years, Yuri’s Night has grown in terms of attendance and offerings, becoming one of Cleveland’s signature events. In fact, it was named one of the hottest parties in 2014 by the Plain Dealer.
Expecting more than 1,000 people at this year’s event, the costumes are bound to be out of this world. The first place winner will receive a pair of general admission tickets to Great Lakes Science Center, a Yuri’s Night t-shirt, Sam Adams glassware and a gift card. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded to winners.
You can also enjoy a hands-on make-and-take activities with YELP, GeekCLE, Wizard World Comic Con, Northeast Ohio Software Association and Engage! Cleveland. Or, become a MythBuster when you see MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition (8:30 – 10: 30 pm; additional ticket required), and experience the Kinect and tabletop game lounge presented by Xtend Technologies and Critical Hit Games. There will be special guest appearances by the Great Lakes Base of the Rebel Legion, Ohio Garrison / 501st Legion. Should weather be permitting, an outdoor deck party with live music from Indira & Guppy Jo, Joe Vitale Jr. and special appearance from Michael McFarland.
Parking is $7 in the attached Great Lakes Science Center garage. The party starts at 8PM and ends at 1AM. VIP tickets are sold out. General admission tickets are $55 in advance and $70 at the door. Tickets are available, yet going fast – so get yours here, by phone at 216-621-2400 or in person at the Great Lakes Science box office. Must be 21 or over to attend the party.
Cleveland, OH 44114