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In addition to our public shows and field trips, the UTA Planetarium often hosts special events. Check out what's coming up!
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Upcoming Special Events

Mindful Moments Under the Stars

August 27 - November 19

Every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 PM

Learn mindfulness and practice meditation to effectively manage stress while under the stars in the UTA Planetarium. The event will be led by Dr. Vyas from UTA's Counseling and Psychological Services. Attendance is free to all UTA faculty, staff, and students.

This event is only for UTA faculty, staff, and students.

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Destress Under the Stars Movie Night at the Planetarium: Flow

Join the UTA Counseling & Psychological Services Ambassadors at the UTA Planetarium for a Destress Movie Night featuring the Academy Award 2024 Best Animated film

Grab some free snacks, and let go of stress as you laugh, reflect, and unwind.

Check-in begins at 4:00pm and movie starts at 4:30pm.  Gift bag, snacks and bottled water will be provided courtesy of UTA CAPS and will be available in the planetarium foyer.

Free to UTA students, faculty and staff

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Mission to Mars: An Afternoon with the Project Director

Tuesday, November 25th

Meet, greet, and engage with the visionary Project Director, Subbiah Arunan (Padma Shri Awardee) of India's groundbreaking Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM). Ask questions, get inspired by his journey, and be part of a conversation that reaches for the stars!

Reception: 1:30 PM

Talk + Q&A: 2-3 PM

2025 Concert Series

Have you ever wanted to listen to live music under the incredible atmosphere of space? Check out the UTA Planetarium's 2025 Concert Series where we blend art with science. Each ticket includes admission to the show and appetizers during the reception (unless otherwise stated). There will also be a cash bar available. For all shows, doors open with the reception at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm.

Live at the UTA Planetarium

Check out upcoming local artists performing in the planetarium

Helium Queens - Thursday, November 20

What exactly is the Helium Queens? Helium Queens is a futuristic, sci-fi, electronica band that is part performance art and was originally the brainchild of singer, keyboardist, and composer Poppy Xander. Xander (who plays in multiple bands, including The Polyphonic Spree and PriMadonna) teamed up with fellow musicians Sharla Franklin (King George, The Fiddle Rascals) and Chelsey Danielle (Pearl Earl, No Good Babies) in 2017 to bring the idea to life.

Dressed in neon, glowing outfits, Xander performs as Piscea Xandaria, Franklin as Starre Lux Nectaris, and Danielle as Venoo Andromeda. The trio has crafted a whole universe (or YOUniverse as they call it) and invite you to experience the immersive, spectacular, world of the Helium Queens at the UTA Planetarium where we bring outer space to you. 
 
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Experience Live Music like Never Before

Want to know what to expect during one of our concerts? Check out Housekey's performance in the UTA Planetarium

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