The Evergreen Science Carnival promises breathtaking sideshows and unbelievable phenomena.

Don't go to the carnival expecting bearded ladies, strongmen or magic shows.

Think more along the lines of a chance to view solar flares or learn how to extract catnip-or see a student set his hand on fire, says Peter Robinson, who founded the carnival eight years ago.

Don't worry about that student: He meant to do it.

"Last year, we had someone who did cold flame," says Robinson, the science operations manager at the Evergreen State College. "He had a glove on. He ignited his hand. It had a blue flame, but it wasn't burning hot-it was burning cold. He was teaching the visitors about chemistry."

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Evergreen Science Carnival and Research Exposition

Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
free (for free parking Friday, tell the attendant you're attending the carnival)
The Evergreen State College, 2700 Evergreen Pkwy. N.W., Olympia
www.evergreen.edu/events/sciencecarnival