23 things to do at Beakerhead today: Friday, September 21
Finally, the real fun begins!
Beakerhead has been running in Calgary since Wednesday, but this is the first weekend day where Calgarians will really get to unwind while discovering some fascinating exhibits.
Get out into the city and check out any and all of these cool events.
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Zorbathon
What: Get inside one of those human bouncy balls at Currie Park.
When: Friday, September 21 to Sunday, September 23
Time: 3 to 6 pm
Where: Currie Park, Trasimene Crescent SW
Admission: Free
Beakerbar
What: The perfect place to taste some experimental brews during Beakerhead.
When: Friday, September 21 to Sunday, September 23
Time: 3 to 11 pm on Friday, noon to 11 pm on Saturday, noon to 6 pm on Sunday
Where: Fort Calgary – 750 9th Avenue SE
Admission: Free admission, beverages by token
Writing About Awe
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What: Find out how to master the power of Awesome in your own writing in this interactive session with author Jessa Gamble.
When: Friday, September 21
Time: 1 to 3 pm
Where: Treehouse cSPACE King Edward — 1721 29th Avenue SW
Admission: $55
A Taste of That Thing in the Desert
What: Get a taste of Burning Man all the way north in Alberta at this interactive gathering.
When: Friday, September 21
Time: 6 to 11 pm
Where: Park Plus Lot 6 — 311 8th Street SW
Admission: Free
Chocolatsaurus
What: It may seem like a strange combination, but chocolate and dinosaurs will collide at this Beakerhead workshop.
When: Friday, September 21
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Where: Pranic Forest — 1, 1145 Kensington Crescent NW
Admission: $75
Intuitive Geometry
What: Combine movement and math (of all things) for this fun and interactive workshop.
When: Friday, September 21
Time: 6:30 to 8 pm
Where: Decidedly Jazz Danceworks — 111 12th Avenue SE
Admission: $15
The Locked Library
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What: Hundreds of people all locked into a library together, the first group to escape wins the grand prize.
When: Friday, September 21
Time: 7 to 10 pm
Where: Central Public Library – 616 Macleod Trail SE
Admission: $42
Car Rides to Cosmos
What: Take a trip out to the stars at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory with some seriously high-powered telescopes.
When: Friday, September 21
Time: 7:30 to 10:30 pm
Where: Rothney Astrophysical Observatory — 210 Avenue W
Admission: $30 per car
Spectral Illuminations III
What: Memorial Park Library will be lit up with projection art for one night only, and you can check it out for free.
When: Friday, September 21
Time: 9 to 11 pm
Where: Memorial Park Library — 1221 2nd Street SW
Admission: Free
Local Music Lab
What: Join local indie bands as they form a supergroup and put on a memorable performance.
When: Friday, September 21
Time: 9 to 11 pm
Where: Fort Calgary — 750 9th Avenue SE
Admission: $10
Dung Beetle
What: Check out this massive insect made entirely from recycled materials.
When: Wednesday, September 19 to Sunday, September 23
Time: All day
Where: SAIT corner of 16th Avenue NW and 10th Street NW
Admission: Free
Treeter Totter
What: Explore the balance between humans and nature with this take on a childhood playground favourite.
When: Wednesday, September 19 to Sunday, September 23
Time: All day
Where: C-Square 4th Street and 7th Avenue SE
Admission: Free
LEDance
What: Hit the dance floor at this impromptu swing dance party as figures groove along with your moves.
When: Wednesday, September 19 to Sunday, September 23
Time: All day
Where: Kensington Crescent NW
Admission: Free
Beakereats
Spread from Deane House (Deane House/Facebook)
What: Calgary’s chefs will be trying out some scientific experiments to concoct some delicious new dishes during Beakerhead, check them out at multiple restaurants around town.
When: Wednesday, September 19 to Sunday, September 23
Time: All day
Where:
- Shokunin — 2016 4th Street SW
- Deane House — 806 9th Avenue SE
- Burger 320 — 814 1st Avenue NE, 126 10th Street NW, 1314 9th Avenue SE
- Home and Away — 1331 17th Avenue SW
- Oxbow — 1126 Memorial Drive NW
- Yellow Door Bistro — 119 12th Avenue SW
- Brasserie Kensington — 1131 Kensington Road NW
- River Cafe — 25 Prince’s Island
- Avec — 105, 550 11th Avenue SW
Cost: Prices vary
Skybridge Syncopation
What: You’ll be able to see sound on Calgary’s +15 walkways thanks to “rippling luminous composition.”
When: Wednesday, September 19 to Sunday, September 23
Time: All day
Where: 500 Centre Street S
Admission: Free
Dreams Never Die
What: Calgary’s own version of the UP house might not be floating but it will host a serious amount of colourful balloons.
When: Wednesday, September 19 to Sunday, September 23
Time: All day
Where: 1405 4th Street SW
Admission: Free
Hidden Territories
What: It might look like a normal recycling bin, but if you take a look inside you’ll be sure to find a wonderful surprise.
When: Wednesday, September 19 to Sunday, September 23
Time: All day
Where: 120 9th Avenue SE
Admission: Free
Sextant Tesla Coil
What: An 18-foot spark will jump between two 32-foot tall towers — and you can be the one to ignite the action.
When: Wednesday, September 19 to Sunday, September 23
Time:
- Wednesday to Friday: 3 to 9 pm
- Saturday: 10 am to 11 pm
- Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Fort Calgary — 750 9th Avenue SE
Admission: Free
Four to Six on Fourth
What: Check out the human-sized hamster wheel, walk on water (well, cornstarch), and see artists and performers along 4th Street.
When: Wednesday, September 19 to Friday, September 21
Time: 4 to 6 pm
Where: 4th Street between 23rd Avenue and 26th Avenue SW
Admission: Free
Within Measure
What: This exhibit uses synchrotron technology to create interactive artwork.
When: Wednesday, September 19 to Saturday, September 22
Time: 8 to 11 pm
Where: Phil & Sebastian — 2043 33rd Avenue SW
Admission: Free
The Intuition Project
Haunted Place (Anki Hoglund/Shutterstock)
What: Observe, analyze, and participate in activities that will delve into whether or not paranormal forces actually exist.
When: Wednesday, September 19 to Sunday, September 23
Time: 8 pm to 10 pm, Late night midnight to 2 am on Saturday
Where: West Village Theatre — 2007 10th Avenue SW
Admission: $32, student discounts available
Garden Party
What: Get green by checking out all the living things at this beautiful garden, and join in on some yoga on Saturday from 11 am to 12:15 pm.
When: Wednesday, September 19 to Sunday, September 23
Time:
- Wednesday to Friday: 3 to 9 pm
- Saturday: 10 am to 11 pm
- Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm
- Saturday: Yoga in the Garden 11 am to 12:15 pm. Bring your mat!
- Sunday: Bicycle Repair in the Garden noon to 4 pm (Drop-in)
Where: Fort Calgary — 750 9th Avenue SE
Admission: Free
Pulse and Bloom
What: A 22-foot lotus will pulse along with your heartbeat once you place your hand on a specific sensor. Up to 20 people can participate at once.
When: Wednesday, September 19 to Sunday, September 23
Time:
- Wednesday to Friday: 3 to 9 pm
- Saturday: 10 am to 11 pm
- Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Fort Calgary — 750 9th Avenue SE
Admission: Free
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