Science Meets Science Fiction at Evolution Expo in Downtown Oakland
Oakland, CA (PRWEB) March 27, 2014 -- Evolution Expo, presented by Science Fiction Entertainment Inc., kicks off on June 27, 2014 with three full days of interactive exhibits, games, competitions and panels in downtown Oakland aligning with this year’s theme, “Putting the Science Back Into Science Fiction”.
Celebrity guests include Emmy-nominated Mayim Bialik of “The Big Band Theory”, John Rhys-Davies of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, Jason Momoa of “Game of Thrones”, Katee Sackhoff of “Battlestar Galactica”, and many more. Attendees are invited to attend panel discussions, participate in Space Age Karaoke, engage in unique workshops and meet their favorite celebrities and scientists throughout the Oakland Convention Center and Marriott Hotel.
Unique to this event is Evo-Kids which will allow kids of all ages to work directly with astronauts to solve challenges, brainstorm with scientists, build their own Gravity Data Board and explore planets with Chabot Space & Science Center leaders.
To view the full schedule of events and purchase tickets, visit http://www.evolutionexpo.net. General Weekend passes start at $50, with Kids & Family Weekend Passes and VIP Passes available as well.
About the Oakland Marriott City Center
The Oakland Marriott City Center offers stunning views of the San Francisco Bay, Lake Merritt, Golden Gate Bridge and Berkeley Marina and is convenient to Chinatown, Jack London Square and plenty of fine dining and shopping. Guests have easy access to the adjacent Oakland Convention Center and the BART subway system just across the street from the Oakland hotel. The hotel offers 481 rooms and eight suites on 21 floors along with 36 meeting rooms with 89,000 square feet of flexible space, five concierge levels, a new lobby, two restaurants, a state-of-the-art fitness center and outdoor pool. For more information, visit Marriott.com/OAKDT or http://www.facebook.com/OAKmarriott.
About the Oakland Convention Center
The Oakland Convention Center is conveniently located near both the San Francisco International Airport and the Oakland International Airport, and is connected to the Oakland Marriott City Center hotel. A perfect spot to combine a business and leisure trip, this Oakland event space is near historic Victorian buildings, unique shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Visitors are a short BART train ride from the famous San Francisco Bay Area, which features world-famous attractions including Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf shopping and the Golden Gate Bridge. The Oakland Convention Center offers high-speed wireless internet access and superior customer service. Event planners looking for a Northern California event facility can visit Oaklandconventioncenter.com for more information.
Nicole Hankton, Oakland Marriott City Center, http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/oakdt-oakland-marriott-city-center/, 510-451-4000, [email protected]
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