Philadelphia Science Festival

Happy Science Festival, everyone!  Yes, today starts the Philadelphia Science Festival, two weeks of awesome science everything.  I mean, science is awesome anyway, but have you seen the events planned for this year?  There’s something for everyone.

Like stars?  Tonight is Astronomy Night!  Head to one of twenty-six locations through the city and suburbs (everywhere from Zoar United Methodist Church to the Battleship New Jersey) and peer through telescopes at the stars.

The After My Own Heart by T.U.K. are ablaze with galaxies!  Stars, nebulae, this round-toe pump has them all, in shades of pink, purple, and blue.  The heel is only 2.75 inches tall and very sturdy-looking, so no matter where you’re headed tonight you’ll be good.  Find them at ModCloth for $65 (whole sizes only).

Prefer something a little closer to earth?  Then get up early on Sunday and head to Bartram’s Garden or The Woodlands for a Birding Smackdown.  Which location will come out on top as home to the most kinds of birds?  Help them find out!

The Oniradien by Shellys London has a bunch of different birds on them, though if you find the toucans on the toes of these in one of the parks, I think you automatically win the contest.  I do love this print; with its bright birds on the black textile upper.  Plus the toe is interesting—it has like a plaque set on top.  So many things to look at… so pick up a pair at ASOS for $85 and look at them all you want!

Feeling arty?  Head on over to the museum at the Chemical Heritage Foundation on May 2 to take part in hands-on science activities while mingling with artists and scientists who, in a series of brief talks, discuss the implications of our changing climate.

Klablammie!  There’s a bolt of lightning right across the front of the Star Gazer—and did you know that for every one degree Celsius of long-term warming, there’s a 10% increase in lightning?  SCIENCE!!!  The shoe is faux suede embroidered with metallic thread, and there’s a cone heel of about an inch to finish it off.  Also available in red with gold—your choice for $119 from Irregular Choice.

So pick your poison during the Science Festival—but, er, be careful, just in case you’re actually making poisons or something.

The Philadelphia Science Festival runs through May 3.  See the full list of events here!

Sales this weekend:
Aerosoles: 15% off all sandals
Bakers: Select shoes: 1 pair for $70, 2 pairs for $120, 3 pairs for $150
Lord & Taylor: 15% off with promo code APRIL
Macy's: Extra 15% off with promo code SPRING
Neiman Marcus: 33% off shoes through tonight only!
Payless: Buy one, get one half off
Saks: 25% off with code FRNFAM