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Social Events

There are multiple social events on Sunday September 27 at the Giant Jamboree!

Jillian’s Boston (18+)
Time: 8:00PM - 1:00AM
Location: 145 Ipswich St, Boston, MA 02215
This event is 18+
Jillian’s Boston is a 3-story entertainment venue in Boston that has a dance floor, arcade games, pool tables, bowling lanes, and lounge areas. With so many options to choose from, there is something for everyone. Beverage and snack refreshments will be provided. You will need your registration badge to enter, so be sure to bring it with you!
A cash bar will also be available for attendees (21+) who wish to order alcoholic beverages. The third floor of Jillian’s has bowling lanes, a lounge area, and dance floor, and will be a designated dry floor for attendees who do not wish to be around alcohol.
Please note: the legal drinking age in the United States is 21. Attendees interested in ordering alcoholic beverages will need to bring a passport (international or U.S.) or a driver’s license (U.S. only) to be able to order an alcoholic drink. Attendees under the age of 21 cannot order alcoholic drinks, and cannot have another person order for them.

Blue Man Group
Time: 8:00PM - 10:30PM
Location: 74 Warrenton St, Boston, MA 02116
Blue Man Group is an interactive theatrical performance combining art, technology, and music. The performance is an exclusive iGEM-only event, and will be at the Charles Playhouse in Boston. Performance attendees should arrive at the Playhouse by 8:00PM. Tickets for Blue Man Group will be available for all High School teams, with a limited number of tickets available for Collegiate teams and other attendees. You must have a ticket to attend the show.
Tickets can be picked up at the iGEM Store, located next to the Registration desk on the second floor. High School teams must pick up their tickets by 1:00PM on Sunday. Each High School team should have their instructor or chaperone pick up the tickets for their team.
A limited number of tickets will also be available for the other attendees and can be claimed at any time. These tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Any tickets not claimed by the High School teams by 1:00PM on Sunday will be released to the rest of attendees. iGEM attendees should check in on Sunday at 1:00PM to see if more tickets are available if they were unable to get a ticket beforehand.

Instructor Social Event
Time: 8:00PM - 11:00PM
Location: 3rd Floor Ballroom of Hynes Convention Center
An instructor social event will take place on Sunday evening in the third floor ballroom of the Hynes Convention Center. Light refreshments will be served.