A Day of Celebrating the Force at the Academy Museum

Plenty of places may get in on the Star Wars-inspired fun for May the 4th (which falls on a Monday this year, so instead is being celebrated on May 3), but how many can boast an appearance from R2-D2 and BB8? Head to the Academy Museum and you can pose with the fan-favorite droids in the lobby for free (11am–2pm, 3–5pm); make your own Star Wars-inspired buttons, origami characters and porg puppets; listen to scientist talks; and even learn the ways of the Force. At 7pm, a (separately ticketed) screening of The Empire Strikes Back will feature special guest Billy Dee Williams—that’s sold out, but standby tickets should be available on a first-come, first-served basis.