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Lilo & Stitch – MA Space Week 2025 Space Film Festival Matinée [with Open Captions] (Main) In-Person
Join us for a special matinée screening of Lilo & Stitch as part of the MA Space Week 2025 Space Film Festival! This kid-friendly event will kick off with a 15-minute pre-screening presentation by astronomer and SETI expert Simon Steel, exploring the search for life beyond Earth.
- Date:
- Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Lecture Hall
- Branches:
- Main Library
- Audience:
- School Children (ages 5-11)
- Categories:
- Film Screening STEAM
About Simon Steel
Dr. Simon Steel is an astronomer and expert in astrobiology and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). He has worked extensively in public engagement and science education, and is currently serving as Deputy Director of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute. With a background in galaxy evolution and observational astronomy, Dr. Steel has dedicated his career to communicating space science and inspiring curiosity about the cosmos.
About the MA Space Week Space Film Festival
The MA Space Week Space Film Festival is a statewide celebration of space in cinema, featuring films that highlight the wonders of space exploration, astronomy, and our place in the universe. Each screening is paired with expert insights, making space science accessible and engaging for all audiences. This year’s Massachusetts Space Week theme, "Life in the Universe", explores the possibilities of extraterrestrial life, interstellar travel, and humanity’s place among the stars. Lilo & Stitch, our special kids' matinée selection, introduces young audiences to the idea of alien life with humor, heart, and adventure.