Image courtesy of National Museum of Nuclear Science

The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History unveils a new exhibit on Saturday, Feb. 1 and continues through April 26. Titled Design Zone, the new topical display features a somewhat ironic investigation into the processes that drive creation, especially in regard to video games, roller-coasters and EDM music. This exhibit was designed at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and it has a youthful, productive vibe to it. We get that. The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists just announced that the hands on the doomsday clock were closer to midnight than ever. Even though nuclear power showed some promise in solving the world's energy needs, nuclear science still means the study of a type of war that would kill billions if put into action. Nuclear history equals the story of devising ever more efficient killing devices. It's wonderful to know citizens have a museum where they can learn all about that while also acquiring knowledge about the human creative urge. Admission to the museum, which is open daily from 9am to 5pm, ranges between $7 and $14. Go science! (August March)

Depeche Mode once advised that we “reach out and touch faith,” so why not check out Reaching Out to Embrace the Rhythm: Jacob Spill and Sydney Linkletter at OT Circus on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 5pm to 9pm? This free, all-ages event features the graphic pop art of local artists Sydney Linkletter and Jacob Spill in all the wonderful styles and shapes that entails. Supporting local art is cool and really helps make a difference in the culture of the city, so if you want to be a part of the solution, get out there and show local artists some love. Email Jennifer at otcircus@gmail.com to learn more. For those who care about this sort of thing, there are also be light refreshments provided. (Dan Rayne Pennington)