MAKER’S CALENDAR
Our favorite events from around the world.
RoboGames
April 20–22, San Mateo, Calif.
RoboGames claims to be the Olympics of robotics with more than 50 different events: combat robots, firefighters, Lego bots, hockey bots, walking humanoids, soccer bots, sumo bots, and even androids that do kung fu. robogames.net
Dave Schumaker
FEBRUARY
» Transmediale
Feb. 1–5, Berlin
More than 30,000 people participated in Transmediale events last year, making it one of Europe’s largest digital art, culture, and technology festivals, featuring exhibitions, conferences, film and video programs, and live performances. transmediale.de
» The Little Shop of Physics Open House
Feb. 25, Fort Collins, Colo.
Each year, the science out-reach program at Colorado State University opens its doors to the public and features hundreds of clever and sometimes edgy experiments, as well as a number of presentations, aimed at teaching people that science is something anyone can do. littleshop.physics.colostate.edu/openhouse.html
MARCH
» SXSW Accelerator
March 12–14, Austin, Texas
Wonder who comes up with all those apps? Wonder no more. SXSW Accelerator is a showcase of cutting-edge social media, mobile applications, and web entertainment demos. Developers from around the world present their best work, hoping for props from the assembled technorati. sxsw.com/interactive/accelerator
» Expo Day
March 24, San Diego, Calif.
The San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering is arguably the largest celebration of science on the West Coast. The highlight is Expo Day, where over 20,000 students, scientists, and educators take part in science and tech-related activities. sdsciencefestival.com
» Blossom Kite Festival
March 31, Washington, D.C.
Featuring a no-holds-barred Rokkaku battle where the last kite flying wins, this festival showcases a variety of kite competitions and demonstrations. Bring your own kite or make one there to fly on the National Mall. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
APRIL
» Fisherman’s Festival Wooden Boat Challenge
April 28–29, Bodega Bay, Calif.
Teams of four compete to build a boat, start to finish, in just three hours, and then sail it around the harbor to prove its seaworthiness. No power tools allowed, but life jackets and bailing equipment are required. bbfishfest.org
» STEM Book Fair
April 28–29, Washington, D.C.
The USA Science and Engineering Festival Book Fair will be the first of its kind in the nation. Over 30 science, technology, and DIY authors will be on hand. usasciencefestival.org/bookfair
*IMPORTANT: Times, dates, locations, and events are subject to change. Verify all information before making plans to attend.
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