Catvideofest returns to save the world from the quarantine blues
Available to rent online via the Rangos Giant Cinema
By Carnegie Science Center
If you’ve had enough of Tiger King, you need a break form mindlessly swiping through TikTok clips of kitty-cats, or your own furry friend is ignoring you, Carnegie Science Center’s Rangos Giant Cinema has the purrrfect remedy for your self-isolation, binge-watching woes. For the first time ever, Rangos fan favorite CatVideoFest is available to screen virtually at home! Long time CatVideoFest curator extraordinaire, Will Braden, has crafted Best of CatVideoFest: Creature Comforts Edition, a 40-minute treat of a reel specifically designed for home-viewing that includes the very best videos from CatVideoFest’s illustrious history.
This marathon of kitty cuteness has it all: snuggling, sneaking, snacking, sleeping, cuddling, creeping, purring, pawing, and prowling, plus heartwarming rescue tales and endearing moments of cats bonding with their humans.
If you’re working from home or looking for ways to entertain the kids as you practice social distancing, this is a meownificent addition to your quarantine entertainment lineup.
The Best of CatVideoFest: Creature Comforts Edition is being offered on the honor system: viewers can pay what they can, however the suggested rental price is $5. We greatly appreciate our fellow cat lovers’ support during this challenging time.
Special screenings and educational films at The Rangos Giant Cinema are presented by Green Mountain Energy.
About Carnegie Science Center
Carnegie Science Center is dedicated to inspiring learning and curiosity by connecting science and technology with everyday life. By making science both relevant and fun, the Science Center’s goal is to increase science literacy in the region and motivate young people to seek careers in science and technology. One of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the Science Center is Pittsburgh’s premier science exploration destination, reaching more than 700,000 people annually through its hands-on exhibits, camps, classes, and off-site education programs.
Accessibility: Features for All
Carnegie Science Center welcomes all visitors. We work to assist visitors with disabilities in obtaining reasonable and appropriate accommodations, and in supporting equal access to services, programs, and activities. We welcome visitors in wheelchairs on the deck of our USS Requin (SS 481) submarine. Below-deck visits require full mobility. Hearing assistance devices are available for The Rangos Giant Cinema. Please ask when you buy your ticket.
Please note that requests for accommodations should be made at least two weeks prior to your visit. For specific questions about wheelchairs, strollers, or other programmatic or equipment needs, see the ticket counter located on the first floor of the main building or contact the Operations Department at 412.237.1641 or info@carnegiesciencecenter.org.
About Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Established in 1895 by Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is a collection of four distinctive museums: Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum. In 2019, the museums reached more than 1.4 million people through exhibitions, educational programs, outreach activities, and special events.
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