MAKER’S CALENDAR
Our favorite events from around the world.
NOVEMBER
Bay Area Science Festival
Oct. 29–Nov. 6, San Francisco Bay Area
Featuring more than 100 fun, interactive science and technology events hosted at venues from Santa Rosa to San Jose, this festival features provocative lectures, hands-on activities, exhibitions, tours of science and technology facilities, guided hikes, and stargazing. bayareascience.org
Fabtech
Nov. 14–17, Chicago
Metalworkers are some of the most skilled artisans of the fabrication world. By joining, bending, and cutting metals, they create everything from artworks to railroad engines to skyscrapers. Fabtech is the largest exhibition of welding and metal-forming gear anywhere: equipment displays, educational and training programs, and special events. fabtechexpo.com
DECEMBER
The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
Dec. 12–17, London
This extraordinary series began in 1825 with Michael Faraday’s presentation of lectures for young people. Luminaries since then include David Attenborough, Carl Sagan, and Richard Dawkins. This year’s theme: Meet Your Brain. rigb.org
Asia Game Show
Dec. 23–26, Hong Kong
Nearly 400,000 visitors from around the world head to Hong Kong to discover the latest in online gaming technology and digital entertainment. This Christmastime expo also features educational seminars and lots of hands-on gaming. asiagameshow.com
JANUARY
Light in Winter Festival
Jan. 20–23, Ithaca, N.Y.
Upper New York State shakes off the doldrums of a dark winter with a wide-ranging festival for anyone with either a passing or passionate interest in art or science. Expect science comedians, lecturers, musical performances, and much more. lightinwinter.com
Global Game Jam
Jan. 27–29, Worldwide
GGJ is about collaboration using open source hardware and software. Participants are given a theme, and then set loose to create a new and hopefully fun-to-play game — in 48 hours or less. Last year, GGJ teams in 44 countries created more than 1,500 games. globalgamejam.org
IMPORTANT: Times, dates, locations, and events are subject to change. Verify all information before making plans to attend.
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