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Dinner and a Movie: Pandas

October 10 | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm


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Three pandas climb a tree with text overlaid saying "Dinner and a Movie".

We formally invite you to don your chicest attire, wake up your taste buds, and prepare yourself for an evening of sparking your senses. This 21+ offering thoughtfully marries selected flavors with immersive museum experiences.

Tickets: Starting at $130 per person, sold as singles or in groups of two and four.




Event lineup:

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Exclusive adults-only gallery exploration and live science demonstrations

A hand holds a lychee martini up to the camera.

Coursed dinner on Level 6

  • Seared bamboo shoots
  • Frisée salad with pear, wasabi, and goat cheese
  • General Tso’s chicken thigh with bamboo sticky rice (vegetarian option available upon email request to [email protected])
  • Egg tart dessert provided by ZAO Bakery + Cafe
  • Included glass of beer, wine, or soda
  • Signature lychee martini or mocktini available for purchase 
A young panda looks off camera while perched on a tree branch in a forest.

Omnitheater showing of Pandas. An American biologist embarks on a life-changing journey to join Chinese scientists as they work to introduce captive-born giant panda cubs to life in the wild.

A Lion dance troupe stands as a group and poses for a photo.

Live performance by Tu Bi Tu Lion Dance Team.



About Chef Luke
Chef Luke was born and raised in Stillwater MN, starting his career early in American diners. He spent 14 years studying and working in Los Angeles for luxury hotels including The Four Seasons and The Waldorf Astoria. After opening The Waldorf, he consulted several hotels in the L.A. area to bring their food programs to life. After appearing on the reality show Chef Wanted with Ann Burrell, he specialized in Italian cuisine for many years and enjoys pushing the limits on world cuisine concepts and molecular gastronomy. In his spare time, he enjoys working with his hands, DIY projects, gardening, and spending time with his young daughter.

Science Museum of Minnesota

120 West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 United States
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This event has been rescheduled from Sept. 26.