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Festival of Time and Space

26 Oct - 21 Nov 2009

The Festival of Time & Space brings together music and science as part of the International Year of Astronomy. Featuring performances and special talks, events take place at the Old Royal…

Brussels Innova Fair

19 - 21 Nov 2009 (annual)

Brussels Innova Fair appeals to the mad professor within us all. It brings together participants from around the world and showcases thousands of innovations and inventions. Renowned…

Macau Grand Prix

19 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

During late November the quiet and charming enclave of Macau comes alive with the roar of powerful engines. The Macau Grand Prix spawns a heady carnival atmosphere as one of Asia's most…

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Logo of the <i>Expo Lingua Berlin</i>

Expo Lingua Berlin

20 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Around 200 exhibitors from over 30 countries present information about their language and culture at Berlin's Russian House of Science and Culture. Expo Lingua Berlin features workshops and…

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Formula Palmer Audi racing car in action at Brands Hatch. Photo courtesy Race Car Live

Race Car Live

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Race Car Live (aka the London Motorsport Show) returns to its new home, Brands Hatch Circuit. It offers car and karting enthusiasts the opportunity to get close to some of the machines and…

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Ride the 1420 steam engine to Totnes, Devon. Photo credit to South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

23 Mar - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Travel gently back in time on a Great Western Railway coach pulled by a steam engine, as you ride on the South Devon Railway between Totnes and Buckfastleigh.

Fête de la Science, Martinique. © MDLF/Patrice Thébault

Fête de la Science

16 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Martinique's Fête de la Science is dedicated to scientific learning in all its guises. Taking place at venues across Fort-de-France, the week-long festival helps islanders - and visitors -…

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Dragon boat racing, Singapore. Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board Singapore Tourism Board.

Singapore River Regatta

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Singapore River comes alive with the beating of drums and the swish of oars during the annual dragon boat River Regatta. Watch from the banks as over 2000 participants from 100 teams…

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The entrance to Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Archeologico. Courtesy of BMTA

Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Archeologico

19 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Paestum's Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo Archeologico promotes archaeological sites and destinations at the Centro Espositivo Ariston. Presentations, meetings and interactive activities appeal…

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Britain's Sir Paul Vestey and Doug Nye race their ex-Le Mans Ferrari 275GTB/C through the scenic Adelaide Hills during the 2008 Classic Adelaide. © Classic Adelaide

Classic Adelaide Car Rally

18 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Every year, vintage motor owners in South Australia polish their wheels and gear themselves up for the Classic Adelaide Car Rally. The contest is divided into three vehicle categories…

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The perfect pint. Photo by Ben Evans, © Whatsonwhen

Mid Wales Beer Festival - Real Ale Wobble and Real Ale Ramble

14 - 23 Nov 2009; Weekends only (annual)

The appositely named Real Ale Wobble and Real Ale Ramble see cycling and walking enthusiasts negotiating picturesque Welsh mountain terrain around Llanwrtyd Wells, "aided" by episodic bouts of…

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Marijuana

The Cannabis Cup

22 - 26 Nov 2009 (annual)

Amsterdam is famous for its canals, its red light district and its coffeeshops, where one can buy and smoke cannabis! During The Cannabis Cup, which takes place annually in the city, all…

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Green Streets Day

27 Nov 2009 (monthly)

With its monthly Green Streets Day, Portland, Maine thinks globally by starting locally. Held on the last Friday of every month, the incentive encourages people to wear something green and get…

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Canadian Aboriginal Festival

27 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Canadian Aboriginal Festival is a highlight of the country's cultural calendar a must see for anyone interested in native culture. The event kicks off with a traditional Pow Wow, an…

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Waste Not, Want Not at the Museum of Brands; photo courtesy of the museum

Waste Not, Want Not

22 Jan - 29 Nov 2009; not Mon (annual)

Waste Not, Want Not at The Museum of Brands displays propaganda posters of the 1940s when Britain had to economise on raw materials, save on energy and salvage scarce commodities, drawing…

The prehistoric monster <i>Gorgo</i> spreads terror in London (Eugène Lourié UK, 1961). Courtesy of www.scienceplusfiction.org Photo courtesy of www.scienceplusfiction.org

Scienceplusfiction

24 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

Scienceplusfiction is Trieste's international science-fiction festival, which explores the world of science fiction, fantastic and horror cinema. The festival's main location is Cinecity…

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Diana Thater, gorillagorillagorilla, (2009) Production Stills. Courtesy of the Natural History Museum

After Darwin: Contemporary Expressions

26 Jun - 29 Nov 2009

See the works of artists and writers inspired by Charles Darwin's book, The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, at London's Natural History Museum. It explores Darwin's theory that…

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Zytglogge clock tower, Berne. © Bern Tourism

Berne and the Bears

1 Apr - 29 Nov 2009; Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun only (annual)

Starting at Berne's train station, the Berne and the Bears guided walking tour takes visitors through the capital's charming old town. Find out why the brown bear has been close to the hearts…

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Helsinki Motor Show

26 - 29 Nov 2009 (biennial)

Helsinki's Fair Centre fills with the largest annual car exhibition in Scandinavia. Exhibitors representing car and road equipment, tyre and accessories industries show off their wares, while…

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The Super Spinner at the Broward County Fair, Fort Lauderdale. Courtesy of Broward County Fair. Photo by Elaine Fitzgerald.

Broward County Fair

20 - 29 Nov 2009; not Thu (annual)

The long-running Broward County Fair draws thousands to Pompano Park each year for some down-home American fun. Originally such fairs were arenas of competition for farmers and there is still…


Highlights

Brussels Innova Fair

Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium

19 - 21 Nov 2009 (annual)

Expo Lingua Berlin

Russian House of Science and Culture, Berlin, Germany

20 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Race Car Live

Brands Hatch Circuit, Longfield, England

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)