Let’s get experimental.
EXPLORE
Beaker: Kirk Lang, Nola Avienne, and Jana Brevick
What: Science meets art in the three-person show packed with petri dishes, cosmological sculptures, and fantastical instruments.
Why: Avienne’s captivating iron-, salt-, and blood-laden explorations into body chemistry.
When: Opens Wed., noon. Reception, Thurs., 6-8 p.m. Artists’ talk, Sat., 2-3 p.m. Gallery hours, Wed.-Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Soil Art Gallery, 112 Third Ave. S. (206-264-8061). Admission is free.
EXAMINE
Works by Tim Bavington and Lynne Yamamoto
What: Music-inspired, striped designs share space with monochrome ceramic sculptures.
Why: A visual feast of brightly colored paintings juxtaposed with the white porcelain castings of everyday objects (i.e., a can of sardines, evaporated milk).
When: Thru Oct. 2. Tues.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Greg Kucera Gallery, 212 Third Ave. S. (206-624-0770). Admission is free.
SHOP
Skillet Bacon Spread
What: Skillet Street Food’s famous bacon and onion reduction is now available by the jar ($14 for eleven ounces).
Why: Recreate Airstream-y goodness at home by slathering the decadent sauce over beef patties, grilled cheese, and more.
When: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: DeLaurenti Food & Wine, 1435 First Ave. (206-622-0141).
Swimwear Sale
What: Up to 55 percent off YumNY’s suits — think patterned bandeau tops and ruffled bottoms in punchy colors.
Why: Even more snazzy styles from the likes of Brette Sandler, Sofia by Vix, and Zimmermann.
When: You’re not ready for summer to be over.
Where: Online at swirl.com.
STRETCH
Seattle Yoga Arts Opens on Capitol Hill
What: Seattle’s first-ever anusara studio offers a mix of meditative, high-energy, and calming classes.
Why: Your chance to master the universal principles of alignment and explore the tantric philosophy.
When: Schedule online at seattleyogaarts.com.
Where: 1540 15th Ave. (206-440-3191). Sign up (by Aug. 31) for a five-class intro special ($25).
Photo: Nola Avienne, Self Portrait as Crystals, 2010
