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This event is in the past.It took place on April 5, 2026 at The Lawrence Hall of Science.

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Fine Arts Exhibition
Rising artist

Spring Break at The Lawrence

March 28 at 11am - April 5

At The Lawrence Hall of Science

La Loma Park, Berkeley

🔥Press the button to trigger the fire puff
🌧️Operates rain or shine
⚙️Made from reclaimed industrial steel

A giant metal nest rises at the Lawrence Hall of Science, home to a mechanical cockatoo that breathes controlled fire when you press the button. Built from reclaimed steel by the Flaming Lotus Girls, this hands-on sculpture lets visitors play with combustion, sensors, and industrial imagination.

Interactive metal sculpture
Fire-breathing cockatoo
Hands-on engineering
Industrial art installation

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  • Interactive metal sculpture
  • Fire-breathing cockatoo
  • Hands-on engineering
  • Industrial art installation
  • The Lawrence Hall of Science
  • La Loma Park
  • Berkeley
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