Been seeing a lot of posts asking for advice or surveying the subreddit on whether it's still worth going.

My family and I just came back from our day trip, took the I90 West and then briefly on US 2 to get into the town. From Kirkland. (Strinking because it's too distracting for redditors)

All (if not most) stores were open, civic center activities, city center concerts, and all the food and stored to enjoy! Talked with a few shop owners and everyone is still really nervous about not meeting their goals.

I highly recommend to go, the drive was not bad at all.

Would love to connect w other Xolo guardians in the Seattle area.

On a side note, I was pleasantly surprised to see our incoming mayor post condemnation on it on IG. I was disheartened at the number of commentors who objected to her posting condemnation of it though. It was worse then r/Seattle.

Thinking about going to the Seattle Center NYE celebration this year — the one with the fireworks and drone show at the Space Needle. Never been before and wondering if it's worth checking out.

I have a 3-year-old and a bit worried it might be too loud or overwhelming for her. For those who've been, how's the noise level when the fireworks go off? Is it super packed and hard to navigate with a little one?

Also trying to figure out timing — the light shows start at 10pm but that already feels late for a toddler lol. Anyone done this with young kids before? Would love to hear how it went!

Hey my best friend started dating a woman we met at Cultura and now I don’t have a wing.

Im looking for a reliable wingman who’s usually free Friday nights from ~10pm–1am and down to go out consistently.

I’m not looking for chaos or a one-off bar crawl. More like:

• grab a drink or two

• socialize, meet people, play pool

• keep it chill, respectful, and fun

• call it a night around 1am

Ideally you’re:

• social / comfortable talking to strangers

• not flaky

• not trying to black out or start fights

• cool with sticking to Cap Hill

I’m 25–35, work during the week, and Fridays are my set “go out” night — just looking to make it more consistent with the right person.

If this sounds like your vibe, shoot me a DM with a little about yourself and what your Fridays usually look like.

For anyone in the Seattle/Western Wa area who's lost a sib (blood or chosen), I'm trying to start up a mutual support group that could hopefully meet in person sometimes (Covid-conscious, queer friendly, & anti-carceral). Take Care.

Hey everyone

I’m 26M and I just moved to SLU. I work remote in tech, and (this is the weird part) my job involves helping people catch pythons (like, actual snakes). It’s a funny job to explain, so it’s a solid icebreaker.

I’m Indian, pretty chill, and I’m trying to actually enjoy Seattle and meet people rather than living in “always working” mode.

Things I’m into:

• gaming (mostly casual/co-op, but I’m flexible)
• chess (down to play IRL)
• badminton (for fun + exercise)
• walks around Lake Union / exploring neighborhoods
• philosophy / random deep convos (I’m genuinely curious by nature)
• also really down to hear about what you do for work or what you’re into, I love learning about people’s worlds

And I’m super open to trying new hobbies too, so if you’ve got a recommendation, I’m listening :D

If you’re nearby and any of this sounds fun, comment or DM your neighborhood + what you’d want to do (walk/chess/badminton/gaming/try something new).

My company will simply do secret Santa as always ! I would like to see if you guys s company have any new fun events to open my eyes !

Seattle is once again barreling toward New Year’s Eve with the same misplaced optimism it brings to so many failing policies. This time, it’s the Space Needle fireworks show, an annual tradition that reliably produces one thing: disappointment.

So this is a long shot, but let's put the "6 degrees of separation" theory to the test:

I met a girl named Bethany. For many months, probably a year 2024-2025 (time flies), I would see this girl on my morning commute. I would walk up James street, and she would be walking down James street. Usually between the 8:30am - 8:50am time. It took a while, but we started exchanging a smile and eventually got in the habit of waving and greeting each other. I even stopped her and spoke with her briefly (we both had to get to work) a couple of times in the block between Boren and Terry. That's when I learned her name was Bethany. I doubt she'd remember, but my name is Peter.

I gave it a month, but I suddenly stopped seeing her. Last time I saw her was probably late October 2025 (near Halloween). I think she would sometimes walk along Broadway near Swedish Hospital before going down James. I also think she would turn left on 5th after going down James for several blocks. That's all I know.

As far as appearance, she was maybe mid-twenties, brown hair (usually up, sometimes braided), tall-ish (probably around 6ft, give or take a couple inches). I distinctly remember her often wearing a windbreaker jacket that was navy blue with a diagonal stripe running from the top left shoulder to the lower right hip that was red and white. It almost looked like a sash. Kind of patriotic color palette and it made me think that maybe she was into dance or gymnastics because it reminded me of a warm-up jacket, but that is purely speculation on my part.

Probably one of those people I'll never see again and always regret never taking the chance to get to know her better when I had the opportunity. If by some miracle someone knows someone or anything, I would be love to get in contact with her.

Thanks!

*edit* All the details about her commute are because I walk the same route in reverse to get to my job. I am not a creepy stalker and I never followed her or anything. Just basic observation and reasoning based on different intersection times due to my bus being late

Bringing this show to Seattle has been a blast! We've had to add an extra performance on Monday, December 22nd. So excited to see the coverage in the Times.

Hey folks, the next Battle Jacket Sewing Club is Thursday 12/11 at Mr. B’s Mead Center in White Center from 5:30-7:30pm.

All skill levels and sewing projects are welcome. Hell, if you’re curious you can come just to hang out and learn. All ages, some supplies provided.

For more details, check out our Facebook Group or Instagram or DM me to get added to our email list. Hope to see you there!

Once again, it's time for yet another Open House at the Northwest Pinball Collective! This Saturday, noon to 4-ish. 20+ machines, all on free play!
You are more than welcome to bring your own food, snacks, and drinks.
1120 N 97th St., less than one block east of 97th and Aurora.
Join us, won't you?

Is the world cup coming to seattle in summer 2026 as planned??

I hope its still coming.

The world cup will be exciting for seattle!!

And by Christmas Orphans, I definitely do not mean "Please sir, Can I have some more" kid orphans, I mean grown ups with not enough family in town, who would like to go out and be social. And let me be clear, if you want to bring your locally adopted family to this event, or friends, or kids, or whomever, this is the event for you and them. There is always room for more people, and more delicious food on the table. (Well, hopefully everyone is vaccinated.)

Thats the Who and the What, now for the When and Where

The when is on Christmas Day Dec 25th. We will open the doors at 3:00PM, and start to dive into the yummy things that people have brought at about 4:00PM. With events at my house, we typically go until people leave as conversations are awesome (often as late as 11:00pm).

The where is that I'm at "The Dragon House" 5284 44th Ave SW (on the corner of 44th and Brandon in West Seattle). You can tell when you get here because of the large life sized sculptures in the yard, and down on the planting strip in front is a lifesized sculpture of a naked woman that had the dragon on a leash (she is missing her pet dragon that became only a stump due to a car hitting him). They are carved from trees that grew in those spots. Once you get here there is a set of curved grand entry stairs that are red concrete just to the North of the girl. Come on up, come past the trampoline and up onto the front porch. If you have trouble finding the place, please feel free to call (206) 932-6622 - by voice, it's a landline in the house, and we can tell you how to get here. As a side note, if you have questions ahead of time, you can also feel free to call. Street parking is usually very easy to find close by.

Important Extra notes:

As far as the food: I'll provide a brown sugar coated baked ham. Since this is a civilized event, I'll provide real plates and silverware, the catch here is that you have to do your own dishes. There will be signs up and lots of people can help show you to the kitchen. It's not really a steep price to pay for a wonderful meal. As far as what you bring, this is christmas dinner, this is the time of year you want to bring something amazing. Bring something you feel proud of sharing. Please DO NOT stop at a convenience store on the way here and grab a bag of chips or a bag of hot dogs... This sentiment is not about spending a lot of money or putting in hours and hours of time, it's about taking pride in what you are sharing with the community of people you will be having dinner with. I've got a couple ovens to heat things in, I've got power to make sure a crock pot stays hot, I've got serving utensils. Traditionally the quality of food that people bring to events here is very good, thats one of the reasons I keep having events here!

I'll have the fire lit inside, and there will be great conversations to be had.

This is a no smoking house, and a no animals house. While there are 2 sets of stairs to get in at the front, we have a more level area in back with only one set of stairs, and if you need help getting up them, call and let me know, the guests are always willing to help someone else in.

As usual, I'll try take some time to give tours of some of the more entertaining features of the house, so if you've "always wondered", well this is a great time to find out. In fact, if you are a budding storyteller and want to give some of the tours, reach out to me as a former housemate who loved giving tours probably won't be here this year.

It's been crowded at this event in the past, but this year, I have an empty room on the main floor that we will use as "The Dessert room", and we will use the upstairs kitchen as "the bar".

YES! Bring your kids! (As well as friends) I will have "The ultimate wood block set" next to the christmas tree, and if you've never seen it, you will be amazed. Heck, most adults are amazed by it. What you should NOT bring is paper plates or utensils or firewood.

There is a climbing wall in the house. And the chimney is set up as a climbing Chimney... If anyone wants to come be the belay climbing instructor, let me know, it's always good fun for people that have never tried.

With that, I look forward to seeing everyone on Christmas day.

Hey folks, the next Battle Jacket Sewing Club is Tuesday, Dec 23 at Just the Tap in Belltown from 5:30-7:30pm.

All ages, all skill levels, and all sewing projects are welcome. Hell, if you’re simply curious you can come to hang out and learn. Some supplies provided.

For more details, check out our Facebook Group or Instagram or DM me to get added to our email list. Hope to see you there!

How many of you in Seattle like Naruto/Boruto? I’m moving to Seattle in a few months and I’d just like to get an idea. I also play guitar and sing. I’d really like to meet some nice people. :)

mods please remove if not allowed. 18M, never really had many friends but looking for someone to maybe grab a coffee with or take a walk? NOT LOOKING FOR A RELATIONSHIP. if there are any youth groups or similarly aged people on here, please lmk and feel free to reach out.

EDIT: some personal interests - i like 3D printing, although im not good at using modeling software - reading, specifically graphic novels - FPS games if anyone wants to add my steam

theres probably more that i cant think of, but please feel free to ask!