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Compiled by William Gurstelle

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

›› 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 perfor-
mances, and an awards gala.
roboexotica.org

DIY Festival of Art and Technology

Dec. 5–7, Zurich, Switzerland

Photography by Markus Haselbach (bottom) and Matt Blum (top)

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 accel-
erator 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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