Philadelphia Science Festival 04/20-29

My heart races at the thought of the 2012 Philadelphia Science Festival, running all over the city from April 20-29!!  My big dream for 2013 is to have enough spare shekels to go to the amazing events AND to take some of my older buddies along for the ride - just the sort of activities my dear old Mom loved to soak in, even as she nipped into her nineties. 

If a Philly phairie waved her magic wand to make it so, where would I be headed in 2012?

•  Mix It! Science Fest Opening Night Party: Friday, April 20, 7-10 p.m., Frankford Hall, $5 
•  Grow it, Cook it, Eat it: Sunday, April 22, noon, Bartram’s Garden, $10.  Discover the science behind raising meats and learn how to grow veggies — or how to choose and enjoy the wares at the farmers markets popping up all over the city.   
•  Wine Chemistry — Worst and Best Pairings: Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 p.m., DiBruno Bros., $35 
• All About Ales — The Science of Beer: Friday, April 27, 7 p.m., Yards Brewing Company, $35   
• All Things Fermented — The Science of Beer and Cheese: Saturday, April 28, 3:30 p.m., Triumph Brewing Company, $50
•  Magic & Science of Baking: Sunday, April 29, 2 p.m., Cook, $115.  Watch and taste as Whipped Bakeshop owner Zoe Lukas demonstrates some of the science behind baking with her delicious cupcakes.