Atlanta Science Pageant Brings the Enjoyable—And the Science—To City

If you happen to’ve ever needed to listen to a heartfelt story about bushes, watch a play a couple of trailblazing scientist, or dive into Afrocentric science celebrations—all whereas consuming your weight in snacks from an area espresso store—then you definately’re in luck. The Atlanta Science Pageant (ASF) is again, operating by means of March 22, and it’s bringing over 100 occasions filled with brainy enjoyable to venues everywhere in the metropolis.

Now, earlier than you go picturing a snooze-fest of textbook lectures, let’s get one factor straight: ASF is something however boring. This pageant is for everybody—whether or not you possibly can clarify quantum physics in your sleep or similar to watching issues explode (safely, after all).

What’s Taking place?

This 12 months, the pageant is all about giving science a voice—and never only one voice, however an entire choir of views from completely different backgrounds, experiences, and communities. Right here’s a style of what’s developing:

🌳 Storytelling Meets Science at The Story Collider: Timber

Think about sitting in a comfortable espresso store, sipping one thing heat, and listening to true, private tales about bushes. Some may make you snigger. Some may make you cry. All will make you see the world a little bit in a different way. Hosted by The Story Collider in collaboration with Timber Atlanta, this occasion is a should for nature lovers and storytelling followers alike.
📍 Waller’s Espresso Store, Decatur
📅 March 13, 7:30 PM
🎟 $10-$15

🎭 A Fierce French Scientist Takes the Stage

Historical past buffs and theater followers, this one’s for you. “Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight” tells the story of an 18th-century physicist and mathematician who smashed gender norms and left her mark on the scientific world. Bonus? There’s a free roundtable dialogue that includes girls in STEAM on March 15.
📍 7 Phases Theatre, Atlanta
📅 March 14-16 (ASF particular performances)
🎟 $17.50-$35

🌍 Afro-STEAM: Celebrating Black Innovation

Science isn’t simply rockets and robots—it’s artwork, medication, and tradition, too. The Afro-STEAM occasion highlights the contributions of Black and African scientists all through historical past, with hands-on actions, interactive shows, and reside demonstrations. Excellent for households and curious minds of all ages.
📍 Out of doors Exercise Middle, Atlanta
📅 March 15, 11 AM – 3 PM
🎟 Free (however register on-line!)

🎡 A Science Carnival at Georgia Gwinnett School

Count on a high-energy, carnival-style occasion crammed with reside experiments, STEM challenges, and all types of wild, hands-on science enjoyable at Scorching Subject: Cool Sciences. You may even study a factor or two whereas having a blast.
📍 Georgia Gwinnett School, Lawrenceville
📅 March 15, 1-4 PM
🎟 Free

🎉 The Grand Finale: The Exploration Expo

If you happen to solely make it to one occasion, make it this one. The Exploration Expo is the pageant’s largest occasion, taking up Piedmont Park with interactive cubicles, science demos, and a particular exhibit from Delta Air Strains showcasing the ladies who assist hold planes within the sky.
📍 Piedmont Park
📅 March 22, 10 AM – 4 PM
🎟 Free

Don’t Miss Out!

The Atlanta Science Pageant is bringing 100+ occasions to town, masking every part from cyborgs and mind imaging to tree treks and storytelling exhibits. Mainly, in case you’ve received a curious bone in your physique, there’s one thing right here for you.

So seize your calendar, spherical up your favourite science-loving (or simply fun-loving) pals, and prepare to discover, study, and geek out in one of the best ways doable.

For the total lineup, go to AtlantaScienceFestival.org.