MAKER’S CALENDAR
Our favorite events from around the world.
Make: television
Early January, nationwide, U.S.
Catch the first season of Make: television. The new series, based on our magazine, comes to public television in early January. Hosted by John Edgar Park. Check local listings for airtimes in your area. makezine.tv
Photography by Markus Haselbach (bottom) and Matt Blum (top)
» DECEMBER
Roboexotica Festival for Cocktail Robotics
Dec. 4, Vienna, Austria
The quintessential cocktail robotics event expands its scope as the festival celebrates its tenth year with an exhibition, workshops, musical performances, and an awards gala. roboexotica.org
DIY Festival of Art and Technology
Dec. 5–7, Zurich, Switzerland
This Euro DIY festival is a series of talks, concerts, and workshops intended for those who prefer to make things their own way. Exhibitions include robots, interactive installations, games, noise toys, and more. diyfestival.ch
» JANUARY
Fermilab Family Open House
Jan. 17, Batavia, Ill.
The public is invited onto the grounds of the gigantic Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory to see the Cockroft-Walton accelerator, the linear accelerator gallery, the main control room, and more. ed.fnal.gov/ffse/openhouse
Techfest
Jan. 24–26, Bombay, India
More than 45,000 people gather at Techfest, one of Asia’s largest technology festivals. Activities include several competitions, lectures, workshops, and exhibitions. techfest.org
» FEBRUARY
Discover Engineering Family Day
Feb. 21, Washington, D.C.
Thousands of kids will visit Washington’s National Building Museum to celebrate Engineering Week 2009. The festival features dozens of hands-on engineering-related activities — and slime! eweekdcfamilyday.org
Magnet Lab Open House
Feb. 21, Tallahassee, Fla.
The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory opens the doors of its world-class research laboratory at Florida State University for public tours. Demonstrations, giveaways, and the chance to meet and chat with Mag Lab scientists are highlights. makezine.com/go/magnetlab
Winter Star Party
Feb. 21–28, Spanish Harbor Key, Fla.
The stars shine bright at this stellar party, where more than 600 amateur astronomers gather to talk about telescopes and gaze at the Orion Nebula and other winter sky attractions without fur-lined parkas. scas.org
IMPORTANT: All times, dates, locations, and events are subject to change. Verify all information before making plans to attend.
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