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Captain Hook’s Elite Pirate Training Academy

February 01, 2019 - February 01, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

The Laboratory Chicago

2349 W. North Ave.

Chicago, IL 60647

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Description

Grab an eye patch and get ready to ‘talk like a pirate’ to join Captain Hook’s Elite Pirate Training Academy. First order of business? Discover a pirate persona and develop pirate "night vision" skills. Then, get ready to design, create, and race a signature pirate ship complete with pirate flag. Watch out for the neighboring villainous pirate crews with no-holds-barred racing challenges and explore the chemistry behind pirate’s treasure.

Event Cost: $90.

Event Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.thelaboratorychi.org

Neighborhood: Chicago

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