World Science Festival returns to Brooklyn
The World Science Festival — which will include more than 50 events throughout New York City during its five days — is set to return to Brooklyn from May 27 to 31. The annual festival brings the city into direct contact with the world’s leading scientists, thinkers and artists.
“By recasting science with art, music and story, we’re shifting science toward the center of culture,” said Tracy Day, co-founder and CEO of the World Science Festival. “We’re touching all those people who love the arts but run the other way, and fast, when it comes to science.”
Through debates, original theatrical works, interactive explorations, musical performances, intimate salons and major outdoor experiences, the festival takes science out of the laboratory and into the streets, parks, museums, galleries and premier performing arts venues of New York City. The annual festival has drawn a total of than 1.3 million visitors since it was introduced in 2008, and millions more have viewed the programs online.