Question 1

What if I am feeling unwell before the event?

Accepted Answer

Please, if you are feeling unwell, help keep our community healthy by opting to stay home. A recording of the live event will be made available on Perimeter's YouTube page (@PIOutreach). If you need to cancel your tickets, please open your ticket confirmation email and select "Cancel Registration".

Question 2

How do I join the waitlist before the event?

Accepted Answer

To join the waitlist, simply click the waitlist button on Eventbrite, and provide your email address that can be notified. Then, watch your email for the announcement and registration instructions.

Question 3

What if I arrive and can't get a seat?

Accepted Answer

Everyone who comes to Perimeter will be able to participate in the public event. The talk will be shown simultaneously on closed circuit television in the quiet of the Time Room for any members of the waiting line who are not able to get a Theatre seat.

Question 4

What does the waiting line look like?

Accepted Answer

There will be a waiting line for last minute cancelled (or ‘no show’) seats on the night of the talk. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Come to Perimeter and pick-up a waiting line chit upon arrival (front entrance).  We will announce Theatre seat availability to the waiting line by 6:50 PM.

Question 5

What if I have a physics question?

Accepted Answer

Perimeter scientists will also be on hand to answer physics questions from 6:00 - 6:45 PM.

Question 6

What if I arrive late?

Accepted Answer

As a courtesy to our waiting list guests, your ticket will be honoured until 6:45 PM only. If you have not arrived by 6:45 PM, another guest will fill your reservation, and you will be asked to join the end of the waiting line.

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