30 mesmerizing photos of Beakerhead 2015

Beakerhead, Calgary’s quirky five-day science fair, is perhaps one of the most unique and diverse assemblies of art, science, and engineering anywhere on this planet.

The third annual spectacle was held on the streets and at various venues around the city over 5 days.

It featured multi-story art installations, prominent and emerging scientists and inventors, and performances by both people and machines spanning over 60 events.

Beakerhead 2015 Photos

Beakerhead Day 1 Photos

Setup #beakerhead

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The inner workings of a bunny #Beakerhead #VicParkYYC 🐰

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For those of you wondering what #PetriDishPicasso looks like under blacklight! We will have a demo station all setup for you too! Come paint with us @ #Beakerhead on Stephen Ave from 4-6PM! #yyc #yycscience

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Beakerhead Day 2 Photos

 

Pretty sure this is a carving of Buckshot (and Benny) beside Fairs Fair books #yyc #Beakerhead #yyc #yycnow #sharecalgary #calgary #yycliving #capturecalgary #captureyyc #weareyyc #yycenergy #socalitycalgary #calgaryisbeautiful #calgarybuzz #exploreyyc #explorealberta #oh_Canada_ #inglewood #inglewoodyyc

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First day of #Beakerhead and spent some time with this guy on #stephenavenue among other neat projects. There until Friday after work! #tyrellmuseum

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The Patronus! A Cool Robot stationed in Stephen's Avenue! Check out the different things you can discover @beakerhead #beakerhead2015 #beakerhead #yycliving #yycevents #robot #cool #yycevents #captureyyc #calgary #sciencefair #science #art #enginering

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Beakerhead Day 3 Photos

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Seeking science and arts geeks to tackle our Beakerhead creation! #engineeredeats #yycfood #yyceats #yyc #chickenandwaffles #piecloud #beakerhead

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Fabulist 🚀👽👾 #yycart#yycnow#yycliving#Beakerhead#calgarybuzz#explorealberta#explorecanada#eastvillage#fabulist#giantinflatable#stpatrickisland#eastvillageyyc

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Gearing up @fortcalgary for opening night tonight with @therealgza! Be sure to bring along your warm clothes and closed toed shoes – the site is a little muddy! See ya soon! Photo from Andre Goulet. #yyc #Beakerhead #tonight #wutang #evnow #capturecalgary

A post shared by Beakerhead (@beakerhead) on Sep 16, 2015 at 5:48pm PDT

On now at @telus_spark is A Taste Of That Thing In The Desert, presented by A League Of Extraordinary Albertans! Get a taste of all that is Burning Man at this free, all ages event!! 🎵 I'm just a hunka hunka burnin' love! 🎵 #beakerhead #yyc #loea #hippolove #artcars #yycart #yycarts #calgary #science #tourismcalgary #captureyyc

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So this is a thing. #iamdowntownyyc #beakerhead #yyc

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Getting our photo taken at #Beakerhead in Calgary last night. If you head down to 17th Ave today you'll see me looking out at you from this creepy glowing box.

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Beayerhead Day 4 Photos

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One of the cooler led dragon motorbikes I've seen lately. #yyc #yycnow #sharecalgary #calgary #yycliving #capturecalgary #captureyyc #weareyyc #yycenergy #socalitycalgary #calgaryisbeautiful #calgarybuzz #exploreyyc #explorealberta #oh_Canada_ #sunsets #chasinglight #shootermag #instagram #Beakerhead

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#beakernight2015 @beakerhead #calgarybuzz #captureyyc #yycnow #sharecalgary #Beakerhead

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If it wasn't for @beakerhead, I never would've met @claravenice. And after an amazing weekend with her, spending quality time hanging out, and watching her perform, we are now friends. I also met, and hung out with @shedmeister3000, whose nickname is "multi tool". See all the Claras on the screen (her band)? All of that was created by Owen, pure genius. Thank you both for a fabulous weekend that I'll never forget! 🚀💖

A post shared by Morgan • Calgary (@worth_y) on Sep 20, 2015 at 8:15pm PDT

Beakernight is happening NOW! Flaming Skee Ball. Need we say more? 10th Ave SW between 14th & 18th. Photo from Nick Taylor @pixelsphotons. #Beakerhead #yyc #yycenergy #yycnow #calgarybuzz #calgary #fire #fun

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Beakerhead Day 5 Photos

 

Calgary's #fabulist new overlord. #beakerhead #yyc

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Good night #giant #bunny 💤🐇 it was very nice to meet you, and your family😍 #yyc #centralmemorialpark #giantbunnies #beakerhead #beakerhead2015 #artscienceengineering #publicart #art #inflatable #glowinthedark #changecolors #bunnies #bunniesofinstagram #calgaryisbeautiful #calgarybuzz #calgaryarts #calgaryevents #yycliving #explorecalgary #parks

A post shared by A l e x i a🎤Jr Reporter (@jr_reporteryyc) on Sep 20, 2015 at 9:19pm PDT

'Wait – what do you mean there's no more #Beakerhead?! It's over? I'm not in the doggy orchestra anymore?!' It really is over, #yyc. Thanks for an amazing time – stoked to share some more of the amazing images that have been captured!! Photo from @neil_zee. #Calgary #capturecalgary #dog #puppy #yycliving #yycenergy

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