21 photos of day one at Beakerhead 2016

Wondering why there are bunnies, a space ship and tentacles around town? Beakerhead 2016 is here and the first day was a hit.

If you missed it don’t worry – we’ve rounded up some photos from day one for you.

This has to be @beakerhead , right?! #yyc #beakerhead #kensington #kensingtonyyc

A photo posted by Jennifer Asquin (@jlasquin) on Sep 14, 2016 at 3:14pm PDT

I see you!! #beakerhead #myuofc #yyc #yycnow #yyc_grams #calgarystreets #powerfulart #openyoureyes #yycphotographer #calgaryism #calgaryisbeautiful #calgaryisawesome #calgaryarts #dailyhive #beakerhead2016

A photo posted by uniquely_spun (@uniquely_spun) on Sep 14, 2016 at 3:25pm PDT

Robots! #beakerhead

A photo posted by Nothing By The Book (@nothingbythebook) on Sep 14, 2016 at 4:02pm PDT

Learning why onions make you cry #beakerhead #iamdowntown

A photo posted by allisonlmoore (@allisonlmoore) on Sep 14, 2016 at 4:12pm PDT

This one's imposing. #beakerhead #yyc

A photo posted by Ted (@ted.gaisford) on Sep 14, 2016 at 4:40pm PDT

Tentacles @ the McGill Block Building on 9th ave SE c/o @beakerhead #Beakerhead #tentacles #yyc #yycarts #yycfun

A photo posted by Christine (@cgillies) on Sep 14, 2016 at 6:41pm PDT

Beakerhead @komboh_inc. #art #beakerhead #creepymouseguy #yyc

A photo posted by @aliysared on Sep 14, 2016 at 7:05pm PDT

#bassship #beakerhead #yyc #eastvillage

A photo posted by Poppy Berze (@poppyberze) on Sep 15, 2016 at 1:55pm PDT

#beakerhead #yyc #captureyyc #yycevents #capturecalgary

A photo posted by Amateur Photographer YYC (@sue_bee65) on Sep 15, 2016 at 12:49pm PDT

#beakerhead #eastvillageyyc #calgary #yyc

A photo posted by Calgary Greeters (@calgarygreeters) on Sep 15, 2016 at 6:52am PDT

Scaffold Art at Beakerhead 2016. This is located at 1111 Memorial Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For more info, visit: www.beakerhead.com #1111 #beakerhead #pegasus #scaffoldart #calgaryart #tinkertoy #funstuff #yycevents #calgary

A photo posted by Doug Wong (@dougwong222) on Sep 15, 2016 at 3:30am PDT

#calgary #downtowncalgary #beakerhead

A photo posted by Pat (@pnowry) on Sep 14, 2016 at 10:39pm PDT

Earlier today, @fortcalgary exploded with this collaborative sculpture by @matterealize (and it will do so all over again tomorrow) #beakerhead

A photo posted by STEAM umanitoba (@steamumanitoba) on Sep 14, 2016 at 9:43pm PDT

Saturnian. #beakerhead #yyc #saturnian

A photo posted by Tara Trigg (@tara_trigg) on Sep 14, 2016 at 8:52pm PDT

@crackmacs Check out that sweet fake blood reflection! EMS were doing a life saving simulation on a dummy along Stephen avenue this afternoon. They showed the crowd how to open airways and do chest compressions and all that fun life saving stuff. It was actually quite informative and cool. One of the Beakerhead events. #explorealberta #yyc #yycliving #sharecalgary #captureyyc #calgaryisbeautiful #calgary #shareyyc #capturecalgary #calgarybuzz #fakeblood #403photogang #yycart #yycarts #Calgaryevents #iamdowntown #paramedics #ems #paramedic #lifesaving #simulation #firstresponders #firstresponse #emt #training #beakerhead #dummy #emstraining #educational ————— —————- For a feature on our page use one of these: Use the hashtag ems_universe, tag us in the photo (not in the comment), or direct message us! If your profile is private, direct message us the photo otherwise we can't see it. Almost all photos sent in will be featured!!! Stay safe out there!!

A photo posted by EMS_Universe (@ems_universe) on Sep 14, 2016 at 8:53pm PDT

What a nice day to be chilling outside, checking out art and science 🤓 @_airmellow Come check us out on Saturday beakernight #beakerhead #chilling #yyclife #airmellow #inflatablesofa #yyc #artandscience #beakerhead2016 #inflatables #kidsfun

A photo posted by Jacky Tai (@_jackytai) on Sep 14, 2016 at 8:42pm PDT

Day 3: I ❤️ Calgary One of my favourite things about Calgary is the art and music scene! This is from @beakerhead, Nibbles, one of my favourites. 💕 #12daysmicyyc

A photo posted by Foxvirtue (@foxvirtue) on Sep 14, 2016 at 8:01pm PDT

The start of beakerhead. This is a steampunk mini blimp.

A photo posted by Dha (@derick_ha) on Sep 14, 2016 at 7:22pm PDT

Tons of food covered wooden plates? No problem at @beakerhead #Torched as it keeps the Home Fires burning! #yyc #yycliving #yyclife #beakerhead #artmeetsscience #yyceats #yycfood

A photo posted by DIG (@digcanada) on Sep 14, 2016 at 7:17pm PDT

A look back at last night's @beakerhead #torched event with our Ice Block Prawn Carpaccio. What a great event with great friends. @chefkennyk @janohansen @shokuninyyc @chefcamd @chefjohnmacneil and others. #workshopyyc

A photo posted by WORKSHOP kitchen+culture (@workshopyyc) on Sep 15, 2016 at 10:32am PDT

What else can you do with a mobile glass studio stage? Dance. #nextdanceclub

A photo posted by Kai And Mandy Blow Glass (@glasshousecollective) on Sep 14, 2016 at 6:23pm PDT