# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mario Through the Ages: Five Decades of Video Game Art & Science
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Explore video game art history and play retro games in a hands-on session starring Nintendo’s iconic Mario!About this EventJoin us for “Mario Through the Ages,” a captivating exploration of video game art history, followed by a hands-on retro gaming session with The Retro Roadshow Pop-Up Museum of Vintage Technology!Experience the progression of video game art and science as seen through Nintendo’s iconic “Mario” character! This presentation touches on all aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through its entertaining storytelling-style and lively graphics. Afterwards, you are invited to play with a wide range of classic video game consoles featuring nearly five decades of games starring Mario. A definite “1-Up” experience for all!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/watsonville/mario-through-the-ages-five-decades-of-video-game-art-and-science/100001983119341334
- **Event Categories**: Art
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Watsonville
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Watsonville Public Library
- **lat**: 36.9088267
- **long**: -121.7556954
- **full address**: Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main Street, Watsonville, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mario Through the Ages: Five Decades of Video Game Art & Science being held?
  - **A:** Mario Through the Ages: Five Decades of Video Game Art & Science takes place on Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main Street, Watsonville, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mario Through the Ages: Five Decades of Video Game Art & Science?
  - **A:** Mario Through the Ages: Five Decades of Video Game Art & Science is organized by Retro Roadshow Pop-up Museum of Vintage Technology.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mario Through the Ages: Five Decades of Video Game Art & Science is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Watsonville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mario Through the Ages: Five Decades of Video Game Art & Science sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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