Pre-Dating Speed Dating

(4 reviews)

2.2 mi

+1 - Cost. Competitively priced drinks and food. +1 -…read moreThemed days including "Taco Tuesdays", "Movie Night", "Bingo", "Poker", et al. +1 - Staff. The staff, excluding the bartenders who receive gratuities, volunteer their time. +1 - Charity. There are numerous opportunities to support the community through fund drives. The +1 - Hours. Because volunteers staff this location, like most locations, the hours are perfect for those seeking an after-work cocktail or beer. Background. Depending on the bartender, your first or next visit might be a mixed bag of customer service expectations. Specifically. If the bar is pretty much empty, and the bartender sees this, they might take a smoke break or use the bathroom. This doesn't apply to everyone, but remember it if you're ever alone. Again, unpaid staff support this establishment. Regarding the food options, you are allowed to bring in your own food, provided it's not during a theme night. Examples included Baked Potato Night, Initiation Night, Taco Tuesday, a hosted Seahawks watch party, or any random theme night that features a menu item. Drink values are pretty equitable, as they are based on having a volunteer staff. They aren't dirt cheap, but you won't be paying for a pint or shot like you should if you were downtown or in one of the more populated neighborhoods (see Capitol Hill, Ballard, Greenwood, etc.). Entertainment. Depending on the evening, you might be invited to participate in Trivia Night, watch the latest movie, play some poker, or support the club via Bingo night. Overall, your expectations should be more like visiting family and less like visiting a 4 or 5 star restaurant. Finally, whenever possible, be sure to tip the kitchen staff directly, as they don't receive any cash compensation. If you are a non-member, you're encouraged to be a guest of a member and consider registering for an annual membership. As always, your individual experience will vary.

As a member I love the Eagles and of course Arie #1 is the best. Nice to be able to go somewhere…read moreand relax and have have a drink without having to deal with the typical bar patron issues. I'm 41 and have been a member since I was 30. If you are looking for a place with good prices and no drama then join and whatever city or town you come to you have a relaxing place to be. Some locations have great bands on the weekend and dancing (we like to visit those and just watch the older group dance). Some have food all the time others don't but you just have to check and see. I will never not be a member. It's just too good of deal.

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The Hangout

(1 review)

3.7 mi

What a good place. Members only. Hard to get approved !!!!! Every Friday night. Social life's and…read morefriends ! Don't even think about getting in if you are not cool haha

Emerald City Wanderers

(1 review)

0.3 mi

I was looking up things to do during Labor Day Weekend that wasn't Bumbershoot. The options were…read morefew, since they would be competing with Bumbershoot. I found the The Emerald City Wanderers Volkksport Club because they had a walk on Saturday (Sept 5), called "Celebrate American Labor - a working waterfront walk in the Duwamish Waterway area." It was a non-competitive 10k or 5k walk through West Seattle. My friend and I showed up late, but were able to get a list of instructions for the 5k. It was a nice day so we took in some sights since either of us ever go to West Seattle (and certainly don't go walking around in it). We did get lost a couple times and that was confusing (explaining that we wanted to continue walking and not quit and go home to the volunteers who were picking up their signs) and amusing (hiking up this rocky steep hill to get back on course) and kind of scary (we were at this underpass where there were cars parked with people sleeping/living in them). But the gist of the club is that the members find walks in various neighborhoods, write down instructions and then they have several organized group walks a year. You can also buy a patch ($8) when you complete a walk...which I did. I'm looking forward to getting a sash to hold all my "prizes" (the lady at the check in table kept telling us that we had to return to collect our prize, it was really cute). We would walk again, but probably wouldn't start as late as we did (we were 30mins late). As mentioned earlier, there were spots where it was more shady, perhaps if we were in a group it wouldn't be as scary. Also, I think a few of the instructions were off (a "left" instead of "right") and a bit unclear. We back-tracked a couple times and on the second time, decided to just keep following their signs (there were paper signs and ribbons along the way), sometimes there was no signage for a while other times there were three within eyesight. But the folks were pretty nice and it's something random, easy, fun to do when it's nice out. :)

From the owner: We promote walking.read more

Seattle Uncorked

1.9 mi

A free wine club with awesome events!…read more I've recently joined the club and been to two events. You get newsletters each month telling you what's going on. They have fancy events and not-so fancy, but they are never pretentious. I always feel comfortable asking questions at the pouring events and have sampled some really great wines. The best event so far was in Woodinville where I got to taste 2-3 wines at 15 wineries for only $15! That's a GREAT deal for us folks who love wine but aren't rolling in the money. All you need to make a great evening is a designated driver!

If you're looking for the best wine events in Seattle Seattle Uncorked should be your go to!!read more

Shoreline Elks #1800

3.8

(6 reviews)

1.4 mi

Great organization with friendly people, bar area great for sports watch parties, wonderful area…read moreto rent for big parties or a reunion, decent amount of parking, handicap accessible, good sound system setup. And they have a disco ball! I do wish their webpage was easier to navigate as far as getting information, prices and dates for rentals. I wish their calendar were kept more up-to-date as well.

Best People On Earth! They were formerly called Lake City Elks #1800, but they downsized and sold…read morethe building and are now "Shoreline Elks #1800." Members only & their guests, unless renting the hall. All ages are wELKome. Dropped in as a visitor and was wELKomed immediately. Full Bar with pulltabs. Pool table & darts. Great place to watch sports and your kids can watch too. Large ballroom with BINGO, line dancing & tango. Check calendar. Great rental hall with large parking lot open to the public close to I-5. Elks charities: VA Hospital & Seattle Children's Hospital/SCH. They started the VA Hospital & bought the land for SCH. Veterans & Children.

BINGO on Sunday's open to public.

75th anniversary

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Dancing every 3rd Friday.

Toastmasters North Seattle - Chamber Club 540

3.5 mi

I've been a member of this club for a year and have gotten a lot out of it. The people are not…read moreonly friendly and welcoming to new members, but they are super helpful and supportive with the Toastmaster program. The members have a wide range of experience and skill levels. You can work at your own pace - take it slow and observe for a while before jumping in or you can dive in right away with speaking activities. I joined Toastmasters to help get over nerves with public speaking, and to practice speaking in front of groups in both a professional setting and non-work setting (e.g. officiating a wedding). I have gotten much more out of the club than just getting over nerves. I feel more relaxed with presenting, but I also feel more confident putting together presentations and giving feedback to others. If you are thinking of joining a club - you can come as a guest a few times to figure out if this is a good fit for you.

Great club. Super friendly people at various stages of careers and education levels. The people are…read morereally engaging and supportive!

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The Fun Singles

1.7

(23 reviews)

7.7 mi

The event stated an hour early. None of the contacts I was scheduled to me were listed. Instead,…read moreI was connected to contacts which were out of my state. Their customer support is terrible. Their website is difficult to navigate. There was no moderator at the assigned start time to inform us all that we were in the right place.

A better mix of gender participation. Last night there were six guys and 2 women in the mingle eventread more

Singles mixer in Seattle, meet new people and make new friends

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Seattle Sunrise Toastmasters

(3 reviews)

1.9 mi

I dropped into a large number of clubs before landing at Seattle Sunrise Toastmasters. This was…read moreback when they were meeting in the cafeteria at NW Hospital. I was looking for a club that had a genuine warmth, a big heart and a robust and diverse membership in terms of age, race and life goals. My search ended with Seattle Sunrise. Since then the club lost its home at NW Hospital and relocated to Merrill Gardens near UW. Now with the pandemic, the club meets on Zoom. It continues welcoming new members and continues it long history of earning a distinguished club status through Toastmasters International. New members say they like the website. See what you think.

I visited this club once and immediately joined! Seattle Sunrisers are the warmest and most…read morewelcoming group! Come check us out either online or in person!

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Wedgwood Broiler

Gotta try everything once and this was the first and last time…read more It was underwhelming from the first minute...owed to the absence of good service. No one at the front desk forever. The wrong martinis served without olives . The waitress couldn't care less. I'm not even sure we spoke the same kind of English ... I felt like I was in a scene from the movie Hell or High Water (2016). In this famous scene, an elderly waitress tells Texas Rangers Marcus and Alberto that she has worked there for 44 years and they only serve T-bone steak and baked potato, famously asking, "So what don't you want?". Well anyways, the prime rib , which is why we came, only comes as an 11 oz. cut at the largest (and it surely wasn't anything more than that thin little slice on the plate) . For a big PR lover like me just too small to ever be reconsidered. It wasn't bad , sort of middle of the road. Just too small to be taken more seriously. Ambiance is old school worn vinyl booths , the bar overcrowded TV screen no-go, dining room maybe a bit bright, and, dare I say, the clientele is of the casual variety.

Are the drinks great? not really Is the food stellar? meh…read moreBut is the vibe right? 100% I've not sat on their restaurant side but have visited their lounge several times over the past couple months, and it's quickly become a favorite spot of ours. Love the time portal and the community feel here. The cocktails might not be awesome, but for the price they're fine, and if you stick to something basic you'll be happy. Pretty meat-heavy menu, but they do have a veggie burger I haven't tried yet, and a quesadilla and other snacky apps in the bar. Their jalapeno poppers are great. And their salad comes adorned with cheez-its which I find charming. Plus they have popcorn! Wish I'd stumbled in here years sooner. I hear their days are numbered, and I plan to come in as often as possible until that fateful day.

Clam Chowder & small dinner salad w/bleu cheese (12/21/24)

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The 11 oz prime rib

SIFF Cinema Downtown

4.4

(668 reviews)

7.5 mi

Great location, friendly staff, and the screens and seats were comfortably large, exactly what…read moreyou'd want from a movie theater. I'd seen enough hype about the chocolate popcorn to finally try it myself. It was well-balanced and the portion was massive. My company and I barely made a dent in a medium. That said, if you're a classic butter popcorn person, this probably won't convert you. Overall, a solid experience. Would recommend.

Great theatre. Comfy seats. Clean and well kept. Interesting memorabilia around the theatre…read more Friendly and efficient staff. Great concessions. Don't sleep on the chocolate popcorn. It's amazing! Will definitely be coming back for another movie.

Chocolate popcorn

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Amazon Spheres

4.4

(158 reviews)

7.4 mi

Small, but mighty (and free). A fantastic place to visit but it requires some planning ahead…read more They're only open to the public the first and third Saturday of every month. Reservations are available 15 days in advance. I'd highly recommend that you reserve tickets when they are first made available. We planned a trip out on the Bainbridge Ferry the day we had The Spheres reservations. I definitely don't recommend doing that. The ferry was delayed and we wound up getting to The Spheres 25 minutes after our reservation time. Thankfully, they let us in without really mentioning the time. They request that each guest stay in the building for at most an hour to accommodate the constant flow of guests. The Spheres is a 4 level botanical garden. It was designed to replicate a cloud forest in order to host thousands of tropical and subtropical plants. There were a lot of interesting things that I had never seen elsewhere including spiky-leaf plants (Bigonia xerox), a palm with bright orange stalks with small green fruit that look like capers (Pacaya Palm), and a cone-shaped, bright orange flower that looked unreal (Guzmania conifers). There were also exhibits with amphibians or tropical fish. There's a cafe on the second floor called General Porpoise and gender neutral bathrooms on every floor. A few stations have experiments for kids to interact with or poster boards to read. Because they restrict the guests, it's not too crowded. There is a ton of things to look at and photograph. The amount of people make it so you can get the perfect shot if you are willing to wait a little. It's a must see building and worth the time planning ahead for. Brendan's Rating: 4.4 Charlotte's Rating: 3.9 Shanying's Rating: 5.0 Winston's Rating: 5.0

How lucky were we to see on Facebook that the Amazon Spheres would be open the day we arrived in…read moreSeattle. We were completely blown away by what we saw when we arrived at our appointed time to visit. The Spheres comprises a trio on connected glass domes, located in the center of Amazon-occupied office towers in Downtown Seattle. The Spheres opened in 2018 by Jeff Bezos for his employees. They are only open to the public for free on two Saturdays of each month. The structure was designed by American architecture firm NBBJ. They serve as an employee lounge and workspace. The Spheres are a fully functioning, self-contained ecosystem - a greenhouse with more than 40,000 different varieties of plants from all over the world. It is built on a concrete foundation, using 620 tons of steel. The structures are connected in an open-plan indoor area filled with numerous exotic plants. The most striking feature inside the Amazon Spheres is a 4,000 square foot Canyon Living Wall. It stands 62 feet tall and 50 feet wide. A path winds up four stories across a suspension bridge to a Bird's Nest meeting area. During the day the temperature inside is in the mid 70's with 60% humidity. At night, it drops to 55 degrees with 85% humidity. The highest of the three Amazon Spheres is 90-meters tall. The catalans at the Amazon Spheres contain an incredible 2,643 panels of glass, making the whole structure visible from the outside thus, creating a clear view on the inside. There's also a cafe with treats and coffee. They also offer free tours. We found The Spheres to be a serene and comforting place to visit. The place was amazing!

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Bailey Family Farm

4.8

(69 reviews)

14.6 mi

Fun and family friendly activity! I love going during strawberry picking season/check their website…read morefor what produce are in season. Paying by the lb, they provide boxes and cartons.

We visited Bailey Family Farm on the very first day of strawberry picking for the year (Jun 1)…read moreright after lunch. They had their fields filled with their earliest variety, Sweet Sunrise, with tons and tons of gigantic berries ready for harvest. When I say tons, I mean it - each plant was flush with berries, and it barely took us 30 minutes to basically fill up our entire flat. They also had a limited number of Shuksan and Rainier strawberries, and some barely ripe Totems available for U Pick. We ended up picking an entire box with Sweet Sunrise and two smaller pints of Shuksan and Rainier. Sweet Sunrise - These are a deep crimson red both inside and out. They are large (averaging around 33g each), but large doesn't necessarily mean better. In this case, the taste is kind of diluted down by the amount of water inside. The most ripe and soft ones are sweet and fragrant, but the vast majority are somewhat diluted in flavor. Even the sourness is dilute. The berries are mostly soft and tender. These are still really great strawberries, but are more muted in flavor compared to some of the smaller varieties. Shuksan - This is the 2nd time I've eaten Shuksans and the 2nd time I've been a little disappointed. These are medium size berries, coming in at around 15.5g each. They are extremely sour, making me pucker with every bite. They are also quite a bit firmer than the other two strawberries, even the darker crimson ones. Quite possibly it's too early in the season for these. I'll have to come back later to try more. These have the most lumps and mutant individuals with tons of multiple fused berries. Rainier - This is probably my 2nd favorite variety of strawberry after Hoods (last year, I ate half a flat every week when these were available). It's really early in the season, so there weren't too many available for us to pick. The ones that we were able to locate fill the mouth with a delightful, strong and potent strawberry fragrance. Unfortunately most are quite a bit on the sour side - the ones in the coming weeks will probably be more sweet. Size is by far the smallest, coming in at around 12g per. The berries are really soft and teeth slice through them like warm butter. They are more acidic and are the only strawberry variety to cause me some stomach issues. We visited again the following Monday and the plants were noticeably skimpier. The leftover Sweet Sunrise were only a third the size of previous, and mostly not as ripe. There were more ripe Shuksans, Totems, Rainiers, and even some Tillamooks, Puget Crimsons, and Mary's Peaks ready. Just some quick notes for these: Tillamook - 24.4g avg, 6.2 brix, varying shape, awful variety, even the super red ones are ridiculously sour. Even beyond the sour, they taste awful. The juice is sour, bitter, nasty, the worst. Puget Crimson - 35.8g avg, 8.2 brix, caps really easily, didn't pick a single strawberry where the cap stayed on. Very conical in shape. Really dark red color. Stronger flavor than tillamook and more sweet, but still quite sour. Expected more flavor for being so dark red. Juice is dark in color, no particular distinguishing characteristics. Mary's Peak - 18.8g avg, 8.4 brix, leaves stay attached, some even have stems. Mostly conical in shape but some wider. Really noticeable seeds, can feel them protruding out of the skin. Very pronounced sweeter but mild flavor, some grassy notes. Juice has some candy element like pixie sticks but more sour. Really love the juice. Sweet Sunrise - 17.2g avg, 7.3 brix, half the size of the ones picked the previous week and not nearly as good. Not as ripe I guess so they don't cap nearly as easily. Deep red color, but more sour than sweet. Shuksan - 17.6g avg, 8 brix, Lumpy strawberries, lots of them fused together into big half moon shapes. Great flavor complexity, nasal, strong strawberry flavor, a little perfumey. More stem quality in the flavor, vegetal not bitter, probably because the pith/stem area stays attached more. Juice normal and bright. I liked these way more than the previous week. Rainier - 12.2g avg, 9.5 brix, most of the ripe ones have holes in them from birds and slugs. Aromatic, sweet but sour. Super perfumey elements. Best in flavor. Juice astringent surprisingly not as sweet as the brix would imply, more acidic instead. I like eating the whole berry more than juiced. Thanks to Bailey Farm having so many varieties, this kind of turned into a little science experiment. What else can I say other than that I will definitely be back next year for more strawberries. As a side note: I really wish farms grew Hood strawberries around here. Maybe we just don't have the right climate and soil for that variety? Those are my favorite by far, with the most sweetness (one batch I measured this year when down in Portland was 16 brix!) and best flavor complexity.

Mini sweet melons

Rainier

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Duris Strawberry Farm

4.4

(14 reviews)

23.8 mi

We visited Duris Strawberry Farm on the first day of strawberry picking (Jun 13, 2026) and it was a…read morecomplete madhouse. This was about 30 minutes after opening and the small parking lot was completely full. Cars were parked haphazardly all along the street, making it difficult for two way traffic (we had to drive on the grass). Luckily as soon as we pulled into the parking lot a car reversed out. Score! Picking is hectic but organized. They give boxes out at the main stall and have a flag system to mark how far down the row has been picked. The problem is that most people didn't actually use the flags. On the other hand, it's not like the rows were picked very well in the first place. We started at a random one in the middle and there were still plenty of huge and juicy ripe strawberries even on the first couple of plants. We ended up filling our entire box, weighing in at 8.25 pounds by around half way down the row. At $4.75 that was almost $40 in strawberries! The employees said that they would rotate to a second field of strawberries later in the day for more fresh picking. The strawberry variety of the day was Puget Crimson. Since this was the first day, the cream of the crop were still available, meaning huge, juicy, flavorful, ripe strawberries all over. Puget Crimson typically seen at farm stands and markets are medium and small size; these were massive, with the larger ones averaging over 35 grams a piece. Nicely sweet too - I measured a mash of five strawberries at 10.9 brix and a second at 12.1 brix! This particular variety has a decent amount of acidity, but are all full flavored, unlike the first pick of Sweet Sunrise I had a couple of weeks ago, which were huge but somewhat watery. They are deep red/crimson in color, especially for the extremely ripe ones, and mostly conical, although we found a small number of mutants, one looking like 4 or 5 strawberries fused together! Check out is easy. Pro-Tip: there are two checkout lines, one on each side of the stall. The line furthest away from the pathway to the strawberry fields seems to always be shorter. In my case, only 3 groups in line instead of 20+ groups. Warning: these strawberries are planted on top of very sandy dirt, which sticks to the strawberries. Even after soaked and scrubbing, dirt still sticks onto the skin! I will definitely be revisiting Duris Strawberry Farm next year for their first day of strawberry picking!

We stopped and bought some strawberries today and they were spectacular. We received the tip to…read morevisit Duris today from our waitress Lisa at Mama Stortini's during lunch. She said they have great produce so we stopped there on the way home along River road and I'm so glad we did. They had big juicy sweet strawberries picked today just like she said. It was a great tip so I'm paying it forward for anyone who is looking for strawberries. It's best to call them before you go since when they run out, they close and we barely made in time after a late lunch. They only had a few half flats of strawberries bu the time we got there. GPS got us there the back way but once we found it, I have to say it's very easy to find.

Price for U-pick is $4.5/pound

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The Spheres Discovery At The Understory

(82 reviews)

7.4 mi

BIOPHILIA...Sponsored by PRIME.... never heard of it till…read morestumbling across this place. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, an Amazon Company satellite office (i guess where Amazon Corporate employees can go when the need to connect with nature arises during work day)...cool concept, wish my job offer a green house. -lower level open to the public. Cool display of frogs and crystal shrimp. -Staff was knowledgeable and seem like they like their job and sphere concept. -Verdict: worth checking out when in the area....BIOPHILIA for LIFE......

There were plenty of street parking when we came on a week day. Parking was $1 per hour from 8AM to…read more11AM, $5.50 per hour from 11AM to 5PM, and $5.50 per hour from 5PM to 8PM. Wasn't sure what the place was about. We walked into the room and started looking around. There was an attendant who spoke about needing a reservation for visitors to enter the Sphere. The place was cool as there were tiny, poisonous frogs to look at.

Lot of artsy fartsy down here

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Majestic Bay Theatres

4.1

(225 reviews)

5.4 mi

Very cool cinema with a huge theater. It feels like going back in time and I hope that never…read morechanges!

I should've tried coming here soon after I moved to Ballard! I live like five minutes from here and…read moreI've been missing out for so long. Similar to the Varsity Theater in University District, Majestic Bay Theatres also offer $6 movies all day on Tuesday. Varsity offers that every day, but the Majestic Bay is eons cleaner, has nicer movie screen and sound, and the seat more comfortable than Varsity and I thought it was worth every penny. I went to go watch Mean Girls at 4 pm yesterday. Seems like everybody knows about the Tuesday deal so the 7 pm show was sold out, but there were plenty of seats left for the 4 pm show for obvious reasons. It looks like they only show three movies at a time, and I don't know how often they get new movies, but I'm looking forward to taking advantage of the Tuesday deal more often. Also one thing to note for myself mostly - aisle C was a bit too close to the screen so I recommend sitting around aisle E.

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Exterior and marquee.

Pre-Dating Speed Dating - social_clubs - Updated August 2026

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To begin with, I like speed dating. It's fun, it's fast, and it's an interesting way to meet new…read morepeople. If nothing else, it's a really interesting experience - and I'm all about interesting experiences (get your mind out of the gutter). With that in mind, I went to try Tango Speed Dating. To be honest, the word "Tango" terrified me. I'm not a dancer, I've never taken a dance class, and everything I've seen about tango on TV suggests passion and fast moves and lots of (revealing) red clothing. I was happy to find that the Tango/dance themed ice breakers did not require me to move my hips in any Ricky Martin-like fashion. Instead they were easy, respectful dance-themed activities like guiding my partner around the dance floor while we talked. Pretty simple stuff, but I was surprised how much more comfortable I was with my partner after each game. It was a lot better than just sitting across from them and making small talk. A plus that the price includes a glass of wine and appetizer. I was a little confused by some of the other reviews, since it's clear that this wasn't a dance class. -1 star because I can't say I was hooked and will learn Tango now, but the event itself is fun and the people I met were nice. I'd definitely consider going again.

I was terrified to try this, but accompanied a friend as a favour. It was a pleasnat afternoon. No,…read morewe didn't meet the men of our dreams, & it was a little awkward, but some very nice men & women attended, we all laughed at ourselves a lot & Gabriela herself was wonderful. Calming, bright, attractive, her exercises (no, it wasn't actual tango dancing) were designed to build confidence & trust, & it was telling which partners elicited more ease. And the fee included a meal & drink, so that seemed very reasonable (tho I've never attended speed-dating before, but didn't think they came w/ snacks & beverages). I took a single beginners tango lesson from her later, so that is somewhat colouring my review. I might give speed dating a 3, because it's not 'my scene', but her tango lesson that other day a 5. And the 2 are intertwined to me, thus my 4 stars.

Mimosas Cabaret

4.8

(52 reviews)

We came here for my friend's bachelorette. You got to check out the drag show - So much fun!read more

HOLY FUCK (Pardon the language ) what can I say but FUCKING FANTASTIC. These artists are amazing …read more Staff is amazing , show is AMAZING, food is decent. Drink are fantastic. Omfg I will come back to Mimosas Cabernet EVERY-TIME I'm in Seattle . Such a great afternoon Staff where superb . Special shout out to Ryan our bartender for being EXTRA AWESOME

North Seattle Alano Club

3.5

This place has been shut down for quite a while now, since 2011 I think. The location along North…read moreSeattle's Highway 99 lent itself to drugs & prostitution, mostly on the down-low. A whole lot of drama, rumors and intrigue. There were lots of asks for dues-paying memberships. Towards the end, the bathrooms were non-functional, bags of garbage were piled waist-high in the hallway. It's 13 years later, and a lot of the people I knew then from this place are either dead, getting loaded or just plain gone. I'm still here, still alive, and still clean and sober- just for today, anyway.

I love that club! Cool music, dance, billiard, and girls can come for free on Fridays night! Will…read morecertainly come there next Friday and Saturday!

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3.6

(5 reviews)

The Dark Cabaret Ensemble Invades Seattle !!! ["Is NO ONE…read moresafe at a Micro-Brewery anymore?!?"] SITREP Not content with conquering the City of San Francisco, Kat Robichaud lays sight upon Seattle too and takes over the night life when the Misfit Cabaret is in town! THE SETUP *Public Service Announcement!* Kat Bobichaud's MISFIT CABERET (aka "Kat's Cabaret") is NOT for everyone! [Nearly naked lady alert!] = NOT for the timid! (But you need it) = NOT for the weak of heart! (But there's medicine for that!) = NOT for moral or virtuous people, like clerics, priests, nuns, etc., but they need it! And oh hell, you MAY even see someone attired as such performing on stage here, as when a full-on EXORCISM is being conducted, so *BEWARE* oh yea, weak of heart. But if you can handle dirty talk, some raunch & nearly naked ladies, and you LIKE dirty talk, and raunch from these nearly naked ladies, and things excite you like horny life-size violin-performing dollies, and sexy bearded dancers, and demon-possessed aerial-suspension artists, than Kat's Cabaret, performing here at Hale's Palladium, is your Holy Place! "THE VOICE" Kat's voice is Sultry, Beautiful and AMAZING. And it should be surprise then that she was ON the show, "THE VOICE". So if you were scratching your head, trying to figure out why she looked so familiar, it's because she was on that show a few years back. THE MISFIT CABARET! The Misfit Cabaret is mainly in residence at the Z Space in the Mission District of San Francisco. For those of you following Kat and the Misfit Cabaret, you may remember that they were "in residence" previously at the Great Star Theatre in San Francisco's vaunted Chinatown. But Great Star had to shut down at one point, and so the Misfit Cabaret established a more stable residence at the Z Space. MY FUN INTERACTIONS WITH THE CABARET! Because Kat's Cabaret IS a traveling troupe of wacky misfits as well, to such far-flung international places like......Sacramento's Crocker Art Museum, I first met Kat and got to see the ensemble perform when they indulged SacTown with their performance of "Dark Cabaret". This was joy to the eyes & ears, as Kat and her ensemble paid tribute to the Cabaret-traditions of Berlin in the 1920s, but with a decidedly DARK edge to all of the performances. And so I've been hooked on the Misfits ever since. THE PROGRAMS! Always changing, shaking it up, hosted at fun venues, energized with BOTH resident & guest performers that love being part of Kat's world-renown Cabaret! And since they travel up and down the coast from SoCal and back up to Seattle, these kids have "STAMINA"! * A VERY SCARY MISFIT CABARET! Tonight's show was an Ode To The Magic Of Halloween! * No greater personage than Beetlejuice was our host! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kat-robichauds-misfit-cabaret-hales-palladium-seattle?select=iuF0DcNXTjIpvCrsTche1A&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w * There was an aerial exorcism! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kat-robichauds-misfit-cabaret-hales-palladium-seattle?select=8K2rko4rHNjBnj74fOp-eA&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w * A wonderful Bearded Dancer! * Sexy Burlesque Dancing! * Also Sexy Violin-plucking Dollie! * And what better way to conclude a performance than with the Final Scene of "Carrie" on Prom Night! (Oh YEAH!) Mad props to BAND and effervescent femme fatale WEDNESDAY from the Addams Family (deliciously bad Jordan Nathan, producer of Misfit Cabaret and MY favorite pinup). :D But it doesn't stop there: Kat & crew - besides creating new shows - keep other popular shows in rotation from their repertoire, such as... *CHRISTMAS STAR WARS GREMLINS EXTRAVAGANZA !!! My GAWD, it does NOT get any wackier & weirder, nor delightful & celebratory than a Christmas pageant with a female Wookie aerial artist, nasty Gremlins (puppets!!!), sexy burlesque performers, and KAT! All singing and/or performing their hearts out at Great Star Chinese Theatre in Chinatown - so there wasn't any surprise seeing a Chinese Dragon trooping down aisle and taking over stage - THIS ...is the kind of quality - and crazy - performances you can expect! *GRIMM I love "spooky!" I love "Maleficent". AND I went in March for my first time at Z Space, because, YES, I am a fan and I LOVE all things "KAT ROBICHAUD" now. Maleficent was a wonderful, kitschy twist on the tale of sleeping beauty, and it ALSO had puppets! Dark Dark Puppets! But it also had the whole host of OTHER exciting performances that you come to expect Kat, Misfit Cabaret, and the entire guest line-up artists, including in this instance, my friend THE UNWOMAN performing on her electronic cello. PATREON The site Patreon provides an avenue of participation to contribute - outside from mere ticket purchases and attendance - to the continued success of your favorite artists, which is why I am also a Patreon-contributor to the Misfit Cabaret. THE LOWDOWN The MISFIT CABARET is totally THE Kat's Meow!

The whole thing was based around Kat singing, but you can't just sing snip-its of a ton of songs…read moreand hope a plot will appear. The cabaret acts were much too short and too few and still they had Kat singing the whole time which would have been fine if they attempted to cohesively integrate it or pick songs that made sense with what was happening. Lots of people left after the first "half" but we stayed in the hopes that it would get better... it did not. If you bought tickets then try and get a refund. If you were thinking about going... don't. One of the worst things I've seen in a while.

Seattle Erotic Art Festival

(9 reviews)

I can't wait for this, personally!…read more This will be the biggest and best year yet for the Festival. A massive amount of interesting art, four hours each night of live performances, and a kick-ass afterparty each night that goes to 4:00 am. For $20 (advance) or $25 (door) for all of the above, it's hard to beat this kind of value for your entertainment dollar. Plus, the Festival offers the best people watching of the year. Seriously. - Clayton Hibbert - Artistic Director, Seattle Erotic Art Festival

Hey, this thing was fun! Even if we went on the Sunday,…read morewhich is the free, low-rent version of the other two days, The Seattle Erotic Art Festival had a lot of stuff to look at. So many weiners! oh my. Plus, it inspired a lot of hot making out between me and my lady. Hooray!

The Vertigo Club

(6 reviews)

I was lucky enough to be invited recently and the people I met were amazing. Not only a great…read morenetwork of individuals but just great individuals in general. I was a bit hesitant cause this high flying places sometimes draw a certain attitude of people but I was very pleasantly surprised by just how nice everyone was. The conversations were amazing. People from across multiple spectrums, backgrounds, and positions all shared opinions and ideas without shutting each other down. I would join but heard there is a wait list now. If you enjoy cigars, good conversation, and learning a ton you should definitely consider joining. Love the speakeasy feel of it all, for smoking cigars at least.

Seattle's only private cigar club! It is a member's only club. Prospective members are…read moreinterviewed by the owner and general manager of the club. The glue that holds the club together is the "smoke". Lovely surroundings of leather, brick and timber. Very masculine in nature. An oasis of luxury for the discerning cigar smoker.

The Atomic Bombshells

4.2

(5 reviews)

This is a very talented group of performers based in Seattle that is always a pleasure to see…read more I went last night to their Valentine's Show. I've seen several other shows, and I left just breathless about how they continue to be one of the most talented burlesque troops that I've ever gotten to see. It's a diverse group of gender/body/talent presentations, and it is easy to feel included in their show. Unlike other burlesque groups/theatres that directly compete with them, they really go an extra mile to play with the many different ways people can be sexy. Theatres they tend to play out of: Broadway Performance Hall, Triple Door, and I'm sure many others! I'm excited to see many of these talented performers in the Moisture Festival in March! Go see live theatre again and wear a mask! :)

An incredible experience and well-done revival of burlesque. I love that sexuality has taken on a…read morenew mainstream twist of acceptability and that these style of shows are cropping up all over the country. It also pleases me that shows like this can hold sold out performances all over the country. I was so excited when I moved to Seattle to hear that the cabaret scene was alive and well. And one of the top groups I heard of was The Atomic Bombshells. The only problem was that they were off traveling the country and I kept missing their shows in Seattle. I finally got to see them with a group of friends and was most impressed. First off, they have a gorgeous group of women with a variety of body types and charms. They take their time on beautiful costumes and very entertaining routines. You can tell some of them are professionally trained and talented. And those that don't excel as well in traditional dance make up for it with va-va-va-voom. While they may not rank up there with the world famous cabarets, like the Crazy Horse or Moulin Rouge, they do stay honest to their craft with campy acts and some seriously talented tassel twirling. I would highly suggest them for a romantic night out, a fun time with friends, or a perfect stress release for a hard week. So cool that they hang around to talk afterwards and even came over to thank us for showing up. Classy ladies.

IN THE LOOP Seattle

3.6

(30 reviews)

I joined In the Loop Seattle (ITL) in 2021 when I was new to the city and looking to find my group…read moreof friends. From my very first interview with Danielle, I felt incredibly welcomed--and the rest is history. ITL has hosted extravagant events, but more importantly, it has introduced me to some of my closest friends. Through this group, I've taken trips, celebrated birthdays and holidays, and even had the honor of officiating my best friend's wedding--someone I met through ITL. One thing I appreciated from the start was ITL's clear distinction that it's not a dating site. That was exactly why I joined--I wasn't looking to date, just to find a solid, supportive group of friends. Since then, we've all been there for each other through the ups and downs of dating, offering advice or a listening ear after a bad date. No matter what, ITL is always there to lift your spirits. ITL delivers on its promise: it's a way for singles to meet and have a great time. They do an excellent job of organizing events within specific age brackets so you're always surrounded by people in your own stage of life. And once a month, everyone comes together for mixers, making it easy to expand your circle. Lastly, Kara (the owner) and Danielle (the Marketing Director) are the heart and soul of ITL. They lead with passion, humor, and an undeniable ability to throw an amazing event. I have never been disappointed, and they always bring incredible energy and unforgettable stories. If you haven't joined ITL yet, you're missing out--so sign up ASAP!

This is an awesome group to join for single professionals. The local events are so much fun and…read moreeven better are the trips planned. I have been to Ireland, Cabo, Thailand and soon St. Lucia with folks from all four locations across the the country. They make traveling so much fun, events planned at the various countries and incorporating learning about the culture in a fun way. I've been able to connect with and reconnect with folks on trips. This group has gotten me out of the house and out of the country which is why I remain an active member.

Royal Esquire Club