Openings & Events
Docomomo WEWA Night That very confusing series of acronyms you see there stands for ”Documentation and Conservation of the Modern Movement in Western Washington.” Tonight’s show seeks to celebrate modern architecture and design in our regions. Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 N.W. 67th St., 789-5707, nordicmuseum.com. $5. 7 p.m. Weds., June 25.
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Fabrice Monteiro SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 25.
Jesse Minkert Poet and graphic artist Minkert launches his new chapbook RAFT, which plays on his multidisciplinary background. Jack Straw Cultural Center, 4261 Roosevelt Way N.E., 634-0919, jackstraw.org. Free. 7 p.m. Thurs., June 26.
Cropped Competition Styled after the Food Network’s show Chopped, four competing artists will be given a mystery basket of materials and will have to create works from them in a variety of challenge rounds. Part of the First Friday Art Walk. Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market St., 822-7161, kirklandartscenter.org. Free. 4-6 p.m., Fri., June 27.
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Party in the Park This classy fundraiser for SAM features a dinner from prominent local chefs, music from The Lumineers and Hey Marseilles, and fancy tables designed by local artists. Olympic Sculpture Park, 2901 Western Ave., 654-3100, seattleartmuseum.org. $350. 6 p.m. Fri., June 27.
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Summer Field Studies Allyce Wood leads a meditation and stargazing session at Gas Works Park, 9 p.m. Fri. Daniela Molnar and Lisa Schonberg lead a tour at Discovery Park, 2 p.m. Sat. And Michelle Penaloza leads a “Heartbreak Tour,” 11 a.m. Sun. See website for details. Henry Art Gallery, 4100 15th Ave. N.E., 543-2280, henryart.org. Free. Through Sept 14.
Romson Regarde Bustillo His show Dugay na opens Saturday. The Filipino artist creates brightly colored works on paper, intricately cut and designed with patterns, some of them narrative. The title of the show translates as “no longer new” or “a long time now.” The museum is a five-minute walk from the ferry. Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way E., 842.4451, biartmuseum.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. On view daily through Sept. 24.
Atelier H Trunk Show “Statement jewelry” created by Pakistani artists will be on display, accompanied by a video installation from Saad Khan and Kiran Dhillon and complimentary traditional Pakistani food. m. ArtXchange, 512 1st Ave S, 839-0377, artxchange.org. Free. 1-4 p.m. Sat., June 28.
AFROPUNK Bash and AfroTastic Catwalk Coinciding with its new exhibit Afros: A Celebration of Natural Hair, the museum is hosting a party featuring an Afro fashion walk, food trucks, a raffle. Northwest African American Museum, 2300 S. Massachusetts St., 518-6000, naamnw.org. $15. 7-11:30 p.m. Sat., June 28.
Ongoing
Artcade Vintage arcade consoles are strewn across the gallery floor with video game art accompanying them. Vermillion, 1508 11th Ave., 709-9797, vermillionseattle.com. On view through June.
At Your Service Ariel Brice, Gesine Hackenberg, Molly Hatch, Giselle Hicks, Garth Johnson, Niki Johnson, Sue Johnson, Emily Loehle, Caroline Slotte, and Amelia Toelke mess with crockery and other tokens of the domestic table. Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E., 425-519-0770, bellevuearts.org, $8-$10, Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through Sept. 21.
Rachid Bouhamidi
Fanfare for the Area Man collects the Los Angeles artist’s colorful, busy paintings. Blindfold Gallery, 1718 E. Olive Way, 328-5100, blindfoldgallery.com. Through July 5.
Alli Curtis
The Decay of an American Dream captures photos of homes and businesses after foreclosure and bankruptcy in wake of the financial crisis. A/NT Gallery, 2045 Westlake Ave., 233-0680, antgallery.org. Through June 29.
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Danish Modern: Design for Living A survey of modern style Danish furniture from 1950-60, featuring designers like Arne Jacobsen, Niels Otto Møller, and Hans Wegner. Nordic Heritage Museum, $8, Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Through Aug. 31.
