21 things to do at Beakerhead today: Wednesday, September 19
Beakerhead is here at last!
This year’s explosion of arts and science kicks off today, with plenty of amazing events and installations to check out all over the city.
While we’ve already put together the full list of events for you to check out, we decided to break that list down by day to make your first day of Beakerhead a little more manageable.
Here are all the cool things to check out today!
See also
- Here's every event to check out at Beakerhead 2018
- Here's what you can expect from this year's Beakerhead festival of science and art
- The ultimate guide to Instagram-worthy spots around Calgary
Beakereats Preview: Chef’s Collaborative Dinner
What: Six esteemed local chefs gather to explore the use of canola in interesting new dishes.
When: Wednesday, September 12
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Cost: $79.99
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
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
Lunch Without Light
Exterior of Dark Table Calgary (Photo: Milena Petrovic)
What: Attend a special lunch at Dark Table where the seating is set up in a particular layout just for Beakerhead.
When: Wednesday, September 19
Time: Noon to 1 pm
Where: Dark Table — 731 6th Avenue SW
Admission: $60
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
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
A Matter of Mettle
What: Join physicist Jocelyn Bell as she discusses “one of the most significant scientific achievements of the 20th century.”
When: Wednesday, September 19
Time: 5 to 6:30 pm
Where: University of Calgary EEEL Building — 3115 32nd Avenue NW
Admission: Free, but registration required
Cryptocurrency Clinic
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What: Learn the ins and outs of cryptocurrency at this interactive workshop.
When: Wednesday, September 19
Time: 6 to 7:30 pm
Where: BitNational Inc. — 1145 Kensington Crescent NW
Admission: $18
Opening Doors with Technology
What: Find out how local women are using technology to create accessibility and inclusivity in Calgary communities.
When: Wednesday, September 19
Time: 6 to 8 pm
Where: The Inc. — 3553 31st Street NW
Admission: $30 general admission, $20 for students
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
Build Your Own Organic Facial Oil
What: Make an oil that matches your specific skin type at this hands-on workshop.
When: Wednesday, September 19
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Where: Neal’s Yard Remedies on Fourth — 2207 4th Street SW
Admission: $68
Animation Atelier
What: Create animation with nothing more than paper and pen.
When: Wednesday, September 19
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Where: Quickdraw Animation Society — 2011 10th Avenue SW
Admission: $18
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