BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Manfred Olson Planetarium - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Manfred Olson Planetarium X-ORIGINAL-URL:/planetarium X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Manfred Olson Planetarium REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T165207 CREATED:20251205T220251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T221619Z UID:10004806-1776452400-1776456000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Arabian Nights DESCRIPTION:Did you know that many names of stars are Arabic? Join us in an exploration of Arab culture\, from food to architecture\, as well as its many contributions to astronomy. Guest speakers Mohamed Maache and Mona Said will give personal accounts of their homelands\, Algeria and Lebanon. Gaze at the starry night sky as astronomer Jean Creighton shares her favorite story from “One Thousand and One Nights.” \n\n\n\nThe program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions. This event is open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. \n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nDateStart TimeEnd TimeFriday\, April 3\, 20267:00 PM8:00 PMFriday\, April 10\, 20267:00 PM8:00 PMFriday\, April 17\, 20267:00 PM8:00 PMFriday\, April 24\, 20267:00 PM8:00 PM\n\n\n\nTicket Options\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\nLearn More About Memberships\n\n\n\nDirections and Parking\n\n\n\n\nWe also sell tickets at the door starting 30 minutes before the stated start time. However\, we recommend buying tickets online in advance as shows do sell out. If tickets are sold out\, you can have your name added to a waitlist at the door. Unfortunately\, we cannot guarantee admission to waitlist attendees. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission$7*51 Student$5*Planetarium MemberFREE*Please log in when visiting the Ticket Purchase page in order to display 51 Student and/or Planetarium Membership ticket pricing.\n\n\n\nInstructions & Door Policy\n\n\n\nPlease arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the show. If you purchase tickets in advance\, you do not need to print anything. You can simply check in at the ticket table with your name starting 30 minutes before the show start time. \n\n\n\nIf you have not checked in 5 minutes before the show starts (for example\, 6:55 pm for a 7:00pm show)\, we may release your ticket to someone on the waiting list. \n\n\n\nDoors close 5 minutes after the show starts. Sorry\, no late admissions. \n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\nAddress\n\n\n\nThe Manfred Olson Planetarium is located inside the UW-Milwaukee Physics building: \n\n\n\nPhysics Building Room 1391900 E 51Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 \n\n\n\nThe main entrance to the Physics building is on 51. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThere is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. (see map below). \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nThere is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit. \n\n\n\nParking permit booth\n\n\n\nCunningham Lot parking is available for purchase just north of the Physics building. The entrance is at the corner of Cramer and Hartford. Please be sure to avoid the spots that are for permit holders (they say “This spot is reserved for staff/faculty”). Pricing varies from $1-2/hour depending on the time and day. \n\n\n\nYou may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions. \n\n\n\nPayment for parking spots can be done by using the Parkmobile smartphone app or pay stations located on the perimeter of the lot. Purchase a parking ticket from one of the booths by entering your license plate number and the amount of time you will be parked. The booth accepts cash\, Visa\, and Mastercard.For additional information\, please visit Transportation Services. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to park your vehicle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransportation\n\n\n\nThe Green Line and 66 bus routes have stops near the Physics building. Other nearby routes with on-campus stops are the Red Line\, Gold Line\, and 30. For more info see the MCTS website. URL:/planetarium/event/arabian-nights/2026-04-17/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Friday Night Show,Our Shared Sky,Public,Student Life,Students,Ticketed Events,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/planetarium/wp-content/uploads/sites/543/2025/12/Arabian-Nights_16x9-51-Digital-Banner-No-Speakers-scaled.png X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T220000 DTSTAMP:20260415T165207 CREATED:20251118T155841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T185635Z UID:10004809-1776718800-1776722400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Rooftop Stargazing DESCRIPTION:Gaze at the night sky through our telescopes on select dates! Weather permitting\, view the Moon\, planets\, star clusters\, and other astronomical objects. Stargazing sessions are free and open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStargazing sessions take place throughout the year on the Skydeck located on the roof of the 51 Physics building as well as in other locations for special events. See below for the latest schedule. \n\n\n\nSessions may be cancelled due to poor weather conditions (rain\, snow\, temperatures below 0° F) or cloudiness. Please check the event status on this page after 5:30pm on the day of the session before visiting. If cancelled\, we will update the status no later than 5:30pm on the day of the session. \n\n\n\n Stargazing Schedule\n\n\n\nDATETIMESTATUSLOCATIONPLANETARIUM SHOW*Friday\, February 27\, 20268:00 – 9:00 pmScheduledPhysics RooftopBirth of the UniverseMonday\, April 20\, 20269:00 – 10:00 pmScheduledPhysics RooftopIn the event of inclement weather on this date\, we will hold a planetarium stargazing show from 9:00 – 9:30 pm instead.Friday\, April 24\, 20268:00 – 9:00 pmScheduledPhysics RooftopArabian Nights*Outdoor stargazing sessions are usually scheduled after planetarium shows. Click the links to get tickets for the planetarium shows. Attending planetarium shows is optional: You are welcome to attend the outdoor stargazing sessions without attending the planetarium shows.\n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\nAddress\n\n\n\nThe Rooftop Skydeck is located on the 5th floor of the UW-Milwaukee Physics building: \n\n\n\n51 Physics Building Skydeck (5th Floor)1900 E 51Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 \n\n\n\nFollow signs to take the elevator at the east end of the Physics building to the 3rd floor and continue up two flights of stairs to the roof. Unfortunately\, the Skydeck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nThere is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit. \n\n\n\nParking permit booth\n\n\n\nCunningham Lot parking is available for purchase just north of the Physics building. The entrance is at the corner of Cramer and Hartford. Please be sure to avoid the spots that are for permit holders (they say “This spot is reserved for staff/faculty”). The spots are $1.50/hour (as of September 2024). \n\n\n\nYou may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions. \n\n\n\nPayment for parking spots can be done by using the Parkmobile smartphone app or pay stations located on the perimeter of the lot. Purchase a parking ticket from one of the booths by entering your license plate number and the amount of time you will be parked. The booth accepts cash\, Visa\, and Mastercard.For additional information\, please visit Transportation Services. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to park your vehicle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransportation\n\n\n\nThe Green Line and 66 bus routes have stops near the Physics building. Other nearby routes with on-campus stops are the Red Line\, Gold Line\, and 30. For more info see the MCTS website. URL:/planetarium/event/rooftop-stargazing-10/2026-04-20/ LOCATION:51 Manfred Olson Planetarium\, 1900 E 51 #139\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Free Events,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Prospective Students,Public,Student Life,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/planetarium/wp-content/uploads/sites/543/2021/03/Rooftop-Stargazing-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="51 Manfred Olson Planetarium":MAILTO:planetarium@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T165207 CREATED:20260213T171614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T144435Z UID:10004810-1776780000-1776787200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Mindful Moments: Sustain Yourself\, Sustain the Earth DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a mindfulness break in the Chemistry Courtyard! Recharge with stargazing shows inside the planetarium and outdoor activities such as DIY microgreen kits\, DIY bird feeders\, art projects\, and green walking tours. Explore the courtyard and take a break that’s good for you and the planet! \n\n\n\nHosted by the 51 Planetarium\, Office of Sustainability\, and Student Health & Wellness Center. \n\n\n\nIn the event of inclement weather\, we will move activities inside the Physics building. \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\nActivityStart TimeEnd TimePlanetarium Stargazing Show ORGreen Campus Walking Tour2:00 PM2:20 PMPlanetarium Stargazing Show ORGreen Campus Walking Tour2:30 PM2:50 PMPlanetarium Stargazing Show ORGreen Campus Walking Tour3:00 PM3:20 PMPlanetarium Stargazing Show ORGreen Campus Walking Tour3:30 PM3:50 PMDrop-In Mindfulness Activities in Chemistry Courtyard2:00 PM4:00 PM\n\n\n\nInstructions for Attending Planetarium Show\n\n\n\nTo attend the planetarium show\, check in at the ticket table in the hallway outside of the Planetarium starting as early as 30 minutes before the show start time to reserve your free spot. Seats are first come first serve. We do not accept ticket reservations for free shows in advance. \n\n\n\nThe planetarium is a theater that projects stars\, planets\, the Sun\, and the Moon on a 30-foot dome. Portions of the show involve complete darkness and may not be suitable for children under 4. \n\n\n\nDoors close 5 minutes after the planetarium show starts. Sorry\, no late admissions. \n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\nAddress\n\n\n\nThe Manfred Olson Planetarium is located inside the UW-Milwaukee Physics building: \n\n\n\nPhysics Building Room 1391900 E 51Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 \n\n\n\nThe main entrance to the Physics building is on 51. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThere is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. (see map below). \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nThere is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit. \n\n\n\nParking permit booth\n\n\n\nCunningham Lot parking is available for purchase just north of the Physics building. The entrance is at the corner of Cramer and Hartford. Please be sure to avoid the spots that are for permit holders (they say “This spot is reserved for staff/faculty”). Pricing varies from $1-2/hour depending on the time and day. \n\n\n\nYou may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions. \n\n\n\nPayment for parking spots can be done by using the Parkmobile smartphone app or pay stations located on the perimeter of the lot. Purchase a parking ticket from one of the booths by entering your license plate number and the amount of time you will be parked. The booth accepts cash\, Visa\, and Mastercard.For additional information\, please visit Transportation Services. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to park your vehicle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransportation\n\n\n\nThe Green Line and 66 bus routes have stops near the Physics building. Other nearby routes with on-campus stops are the Red Line\, Gold Line\, and 30. For more info see the MCTS website. URL:/planetarium/event/mindful-moments-sustain-yourself-sustain-the-earth/ LOCATION:51 Manfred Olson Planetarium\, 1900 E 51 #139\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Free Events,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Prospective Students,Public,Student Life,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/planetarium/wp-content/uploads/sites/543/2026/02/union-screens-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="51 Manfred Olson Planetarium":MAILTO:planetarium@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T165207 CREATED:20251205T220251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T221619Z UID:10004807-1777057200-1777060800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Arabian Nights DESCRIPTION:Did you know that many names of stars are Arabic? Join us in an exploration of Arab culture\, from food to architecture\, as well as its many contributions to astronomy. Guest speakers Mohamed Maache and Mona Said will give personal accounts of their homelands\, Algeria and Lebanon. Gaze at the starry night sky as astronomer Jean Creighton shares her favorite story from “One Thousand and One Nights.” \n\n\n\nThe program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions. This event is open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. \n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nDateStart TimeEnd TimeFriday\, April 3\, 20267:00 PM8:00 PMFriday\, April 10\, 20267:00 PM8:00 PMFriday\, April 17\, 20267:00 PM8:00 PMFriday\, April 24\, 20267:00 PM8:00 PM\n\n\n\nTicket Options\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\nLearn More About Memberships\n\n\n\nDirections and Parking\n\n\n\n\nWe also sell tickets at the door starting 30 minutes before the stated start time. However\, we recommend buying tickets online in advance as shows do sell out. If tickets are sold out\, you can have your name added to a waitlist at the door. Unfortunately\, we cannot guarantee admission to waitlist attendees. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission$7*51 Student$5*Planetarium MemberFREE*Please log in when visiting the Ticket Purchase page in order to display 51 Student and/or Planetarium Membership ticket pricing.\n\n\n\nInstructions & Door Policy\n\n\n\nPlease arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the show. If you purchase tickets in advance\, you do not need to print anything. You can simply check in at the ticket table with your name starting 30 minutes before the show start time. \n\n\n\nIf you have not checked in 5 minutes before the show starts (for example\, 6:55 pm for a 7:00pm show)\, we may release your ticket to someone on the waiting list. \n\n\n\nDoors close 5 minutes after the show starts. Sorry\, no late admissions. \n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\nAddress\n\n\n\nThe Manfred Olson Planetarium is located inside the UW-Milwaukee Physics building: \n\n\n\nPhysics Building Room 1391900 E 51Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 \n\n\n\nThe main entrance to the Physics building is on 51. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThere is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. (see map below). \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nThere is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit. \n\n\n\nParking permit booth\n\n\n\nCunningham Lot parking is available for purchase just north of the Physics building. The entrance is at the corner of Cramer and Hartford. Please be sure to avoid the spots that are for permit holders (they say “This spot is reserved for staff/faculty”). Pricing varies from $1-2/hour depending on the time and day. \n\n\n\nYou may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions. \n\n\n\nPayment for parking spots can be done by using the Parkmobile smartphone app or pay stations located on the perimeter of the lot. Purchase a parking ticket from one of the booths by entering your license plate number and the amount of time you will be parked. The booth accepts cash\, Visa\, and Mastercard.For additional information\, please visit Transportation Services. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to park your vehicle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransportation\n\n\n\nThe Green Line and 66 bus routes have stops near the Physics building. Other nearby routes with on-campus stops are the Red Line\, Gold Line\, and 30. For more info see the MCTS website. URL:/planetarium/event/arabian-nights/2026-04-24/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Friday Night Show,Our Shared Sky,Public,Student Life,Students,Ticketed Events,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/planetarium/wp-content/uploads/sites/543/2025/12/Arabian-Nights_16x9-51-Digital-Banner-No-Speakers-scaled.png X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T165207 CREATED:20251118T155841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T185635Z UID:10004791-1777060800-1777064400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Rooftop Stargazing DESCRIPTION:Gaze at the night sky through our telescopes on select dates! Weather permitting\, view the Moon\, planets\, star clusters\, and other astronomical objects. Stargazing sessions are free and open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStargazing sessions take place throughout the year on the Skydeck located on the roof of the 51 Physics building as well as in other locations for special events. See below for the latest schedule. \n\n\n\nSessions may be cancelled due to poor weather conditions (rain\, snow\, temperatures below 0° F) or cloudiness. Please check the event status on this page after 5:30pm on the day of the session before visiting. If cancelled\, we will update the status no later than 5:30pm on the day of the session. \n\n\n\n Stargazing Schedule\n\n\n\nDATETIMESTATUSLOCATIONPLANETARIUM SHOW*Friday\, February 27\, 20268:00 – 9:00 pmScheduledPhysics RooftopBirth of the UniverseMonday\, April 20\, 20269:00 – 10:00 pmScheduledPhysics RooftopIn the event of inclement weather on this date\, we will hold a planetarium stargazing show from 9:00 – 9:30 pm instead.Friday\, April 24\, 20268:00 – 9:00 pmScheduledPhysics RooftopArabian Nights*Outdoor stargazing sessions are usually scheduled after planetarium shows. Click the links to get tickets for the planetarium shows. Attending planetarium shows is optional: You are welcome to attend the outdoor stargazing sessions without attending the planetarium shows.\n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\nAddress\n\n\n\nThe Rooftop Skydeck is located on the 5th floor of the UW-Milwaukee Physics building: \n\n\n\n51 Physics Building Skydeck (5th Floor)1900 E 51Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 \n\n\n\nFollow signs to take the elevator at the east end of the Physics building to the 3rd floor and continue up two flights of stairs to the roof. Unfortunately\, the Skydeck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nThere is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit. \n\n\n\nParking permit booth\n\n\n\nCunningham Lot parking is available for purchase just north of the Physics building. The entrance is at the corner of Cramer and Hartford. Please be sure to avoid the spots that are for permit holders (they say “This spot is reserved for staff/faculty”). The spots are $1.50/hour (as of September 2024). \n\n\n\nYou may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions. \n\n\n\nPayment for parking spots can be done by using the Parkmobile smartphone app or pay stations located on the perimeter of the lot. Purchase a parking ticket from one of the booths by entering your license plate number and the amount of time you will be parked. The booth accepts cash\, Visa\, and Mastercard.For additional information\, please visit Transportation Services. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to park your vehicle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransportation\n\n\n\nThe Green Line and 66 bus routes have stops near the Physics building. Other nearby routes with on-campus stops are the Red Line\, Gold Line\, and 30. For more info see the MCTS website. URL:/planetarium/event/rooftop-stargazing-10/2026-04-24/ LOCATION:51 Manfred Olson Planetarium\, 1900 E 51 #139\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Free Events,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Prospective Students,Public,Student Life,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/planetarium/wp-content/uploads/sites/543/2021/03/Rooftop-Stargazing-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="51 Manfred Olson Planetarium":MAILTO:planetarium@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR