Laser Shows

Halloween Hangover

Halloween Hangover 9:30-10:30 - Live laser show! Parental guidance suggested.
10:30-10:45 - Costume contest after the show!

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Jazz Fantasia

Jazz Fantasia Jazz has been called America's true original art form. The rich history of jazz is brought to life in this comprehensive program.

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Laser Aerosmith

Laser Aerosmith Enjoy Steve Tyler's best as Fiske’s intense lasers and pulsing sound-system take you on a high-flying journey.

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Laser Beastie Boys

Laser Beastie Boys The best of the Beastie Boys past and present songs come together to create a laser party that won't soon be forgotten.

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Laser Beatles

Laser Beatles John, Paul, George and Ringo provide the music for the psychadelic journey that resurrects the spirit of the late 60's.

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Laser Bob Marley

Laser Bob Marley

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Laser Creed

Laser Creed New to Fiske lasers is the Creed Laser Show. Hear one of the best bands in rock today enhanced with stunning laser visuals!

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Laser Dave Matthews

Laser Dave Matthews Enjoy the soulful sounds of DMB with live lasers and special effects in this dazzling multimedia presentation!

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Laser Depeche Mode

Laser Depeche Mode One of the most popular and creative bands of the 1980's and early 90s, Depeche Mode and their dark, synthesized music is realized in one of the finest laser tributes ever.

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Laser Doors

Laser Doors The Lizard King returns! Featuring Hello, Love You, People are Strange, Riders on the Storm, Waiting for the Sun, and more.

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Laser Electrolyte (Techno)

Laser Electrolyte (Techno) A ground breaking, one of a kind laser show experience. This exploration of techno-electronica is a visual tour de force of high-tech imagery and sound.

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Laser Grateful Dead

Laser Grateful Dead Enjoy this multimedia laser show in memory of the great Jerry Garcia and experience some of the band's greatest hits.

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Laser Korn

Laser Korn One of rock's greatest bands today comes to Fiske in a clash of sounds and lasers that'll leave your head spinning and ears ringing.

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Laser Metallica

Laser Metallica Rock's hardest hitting music and some of Fiske's most powerful laser effects combine in the definitive heavy metal laser show.

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Laser Mozart

Laser Mozart In his short life, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was one of the most prolific and popular composers of all time. His genius is brought to light in a unique laser concert.

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Laser MUSE

Laser MUSE Enjoy MUSE's newest CD set to laser light: "Black Holes & Revelations"! In 2006, Fiske Planetarium was one of only six venues nationwide to debut this laser show by one of the UK's top alternative rock bands!

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Laser Nine Inch Nails

Laser Nine Inch Nails Come watch lasers and special effects put to some of the best by Trent Reznor and crew.

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Laser Nutcracker

Laser Nutcracker Join us for a great holiday family show! Enjoy a festive twist on the old holiday story -- animated in laser light, this one-hour presentation showcases timeless music with 21st-century flair. This laser adaptation of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet is great

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Laser Outkast

Laser Outkast Gritty hip-hop from the deep South comes to Fiske Planetarium in this hot new laser show! Peace out with Outkast’s soulful rap and funk!

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Laser Queen

Laser Queen Galileo, Galileo, magnifico! Enjoy the best of this legendary glam band whose guitarist, Brian May, now has a PhD in astrophysics! See it to believe it at Fiske.

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  June 13, 2008, 10:00 pm

Laser R.E.M.

Laser R.E.M. Featuring music for Out of Time, Eponymous, Green, Document, and more.

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Laser Radiohead

Laser Radiohead Alternative rock’s greatest contemporary band is featured with intense laser visuals and fascinating multimedia under the dome at Fiske Planetarium.

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Laser Red Hot Chili Peppers

Laser Red Hot Chili Peppers Are they alternative? Funk? Pop? The Red Hot Chili Peppers combine all of these musical styles in their high energy rock sound that makes for a heart-pounding laser experience.

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Laser Smashing Pumpkins

Laser Smashing Pumpkins

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Laser Sublime

Laser Sublime Enjoy amazing lasers and the music of one of the great post-grunge rock bands of the 90's through Fiske's incredible sound system.

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Laser U2

Laser U2 The power and passion of one of today's most prolific bands is captured by laser light in a show that covers the band's long musical history.

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Moons and Lasers

Moons and Lasers An introduction to the moon's motions and phases. Learn about the differences between the Earth and Moon. We will then treat you to colorful laser lights choreographed to the music of popular movie soundtracks.

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  June 5, 2008, 10:00 am

Nutcracker Fantasy

Nutcracker Fantasy Tchaikovsky's holiday classic is given new life in laser-rendered animations. Come see this holiday tradition of music and merriment in this Fiske holiday laser show.

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Perseus & Andromeda

Perseus & Andromeda Come hear the most popular tales of the night sky. Join our cast of laser hosts as you experience the story of the beautiful princess Andromeda and brave Perseus who saves her from misfortune.

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  June 10, 2008, 2:00 pm

Peter and the Wolf

Peter and the Wolf Prokofiev's masterpiece in laser light. The story of Peter and his adventures comes to life through laser images and animation. "Peter and the Wolf" is an entertaining story that teaches children of all ages about music.

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Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon Experience Pink Floyd’s epic album with stunning laser visuals, staggering multimedia and intense sound at Fiske Planetarium.

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Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Rainbow

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Rainbow Pink Floyd's classic "Dark Side of the Moon" meets the classic film, "The Wizard of Oz". What's scary is how well they work together! Come in your Halloween costume and win prizes!

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Pink Floyd: The Vision Bell

Pink Floyd: The Vision Bell Inspired by the release of 1994's "The Division Bell", this Pink Floyd laser show combines their most recent material with some of their oldest.

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Pink Floyd: The Wall

Pink Floyd: The Wall Music, video, lasers, and special effects meet in Fiske's presentation of the timeless classic album, Pink Floyd's The Wall.

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Pink Floyd: Welcome to the Machine

Pink Floyd: Welcome to the Machine Gathering some of the most memorable moments of Pink Floyd's music, "Laser Floyd: Welcome to the Machine" is a tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

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  June 6, 2008, 10:00 pm

Seattle Sound

Seattle Sound In the glory days of '90 alternative grunge, the greatest bands in music came from one place - Seattle. Seattle Sound revisits that era with the best of the best including Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains.

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Smashing Pumpkins

Smashing Pumpkins The dark and driving music of the Smashing Pumpkins draws the audience into a world of vivid sounds and sights in this exhilirating laser show.

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Spirit of America

Spirit of America Celebrate the holiday weekend with this fun family-friendly salute featuring patriotic songs and entertaining laser graphics.

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Stars and Lasers

Stars and Lasers This program is a blend of pure entertainment and some fun education. First, you are given an introduction to the night sky. Then sit back and relax with family-friendly laser fun!

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  June 10, 2008, 10:00 am

Symphony of the Stars

Symphony of the Stars Come enjoy a Saturday Matinee with the family as Fiske shows you the stars and beyond. Each family laser matinée begins with a brief introduction to the night sky and common constellations by a live operator. Come take a musical journey of laser light!

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  June 3, 2008, 10:00 am

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Summer 2008 Schedule

Fiske Planetarium's Summer 2008 Schedule can now be downloaded as an Adobe PDF file (it opens in a new window).

Summer Hours of Operation

Main Office / Tickets: M-F, 9:00am-4:00pm 303-492-5002. You may purchase tickets in advance by phone (Visa or Mastercard only) or in person up to 15 minutes before scheduled public showtimes.

Admission

Live Talks / Star Shows:
  Adults: $6.00
  Students: $5.00*
  Seniors/Children: $3.50

Laser Shows (Fridays):
  All ages: $5.00

Family Shows (Daytime):
  Adults: $5.00
  Seniors/Children: $3.50

Lobby (Daytime) - FREE:
  Adults: $3.00
  Seniors/Children: $2.00   Suggested donation
  for all-day admission

High school, community college, & university students/staff get in FREE* for all Thursday night Live Talks.

* Must present student ID

Parking

Metered parking is $1.25/hour 7:30am-5:00pm, seven days a week. Please park in metered spots along Regent Drive or in Lot 306 (on Regent near Broadway; talking cashbox provides receipts). All-day parking permits for Lot 308 (Regent & Kittredge Loop Drive) are available at Fiske for $5.75 each. After 5:00pm M-F & all-day Sat-Sun, parking in Lot 308 is FREE! Disabled patrons may be dropped off in the red curb (loading zone) area along Regent Drive.

Charlas de las Estrellas

8:00pm - - !En Espanol!

  • June 24 - Las Estrellas del Verano
  • July 22 - Nuestro Sistema Solar

BVSD schools: FREE visit by Starlab & FREE trip to Fiske!

Thanks to generous funding from Impact on Education, 3rd grade & 8th grade classes in Boulder Valley School District may receive a FREE visit from Fiske's Starlab (portable planetarium) OR a FREE trip to Fiske (includes transportation and admission). For more information, please e-mail fiske@colorado.edu or call 303-492-5002.

Public schools outside BVSD: FREE Fiske visit!

Teachers: Please consider joining Colorado Project Astro-Geo (CPAG) to qualify for FREE visits to your classroom by scientists and engineers and FREE admission for your students to any program at Fiske! For more information, please e-mail fiske@colorado.edu or call Suzanne at 303-492-4073.

2009: International Year of Astronomy

The UN designated 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy. Watch for local events as they become available!

See a meteor?

Meteors can be seen throughout the year. Please report meteor or fireball sightings to Cloudbait Observatory. If you find a meteorite, please contact us at Fiske!

Help Make Fiske a Science Center!

Donations are gratefully accepted to help bring new hands-on exhibits to Fiske's lobby. We appreciate your assistance as we develop Boulder's newest interactive science museum! For more information on how you can help, please contact us.