Pinball machine art and science at Chabot Space Center – SFGatehttp://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Pinball-machine-art-and-science-at-Chabot-Space-11743738.phpThe Pacific Pinball Museum of Alameda has brought a traveling show to the Chabot Space & Science Center, which includes lessons about physics, engineering, graphic design – and dozens of playable pinball machines. Co-curated by Michael Schiess and Melissa Harmon at the pinball museum, “The Art & Science of Pinball” exhibit is aimed to demystify the way machines work. Pinball machines are broken down to their basic components, including a clear-sided pinball machine designed by Schiess, a former Exploratorium builder. Chabot is hosting several pinball-related events, including an adults-only Nerd Night with a screening of “Tommy” (Aug. 25), and the Wizard Mode pinball tournament (Sept. 16). Free admission to exhibit with $14-$18 admission, which also includes two planetarium shows.