Verne and Wells is a truly unique experience - it's hard to understand how awesome it is until you…read morevisit. I visited the booth at PAX, and instantly felt that this was a group that I would be able to relate to, and have fun with. After visiting the club a couple of weeks later, I signed up. Major reasons why I love this place: - Multiple rooms for different activities: a big dining room social area, an RPG room with comfy chairs and a couch, a video game room, and a table-top game room! - Rentable space for meetings, tournaments, and movie nights - Members who are inclusive and fun. I have fun every time I go for game night! - Atmosphere: The space is well-designed and has amazing art (Echo Chernik) - Did I mention the members? This is becoming a favorite stop after work on event nights to relax and game.

I visited for the first time during a food truck event and instantly bought a membership. This…read moreplace has events at least every other day, and there are so many games to play! Into tabletop or video games? There are weekly events for everything from tabletop RPGs to video game tournaments. Crafty? There are frequent craft events. Like tea? There are monthly tea tasting/ high tea events. The best part is that it is open 24/7 to members, and the owners are incredibly friendly.

Just finished 6 weeks of Watercolor instruction with the brilliant and gracious Jenna Brechbiel- so…read moremuch fun! There is a candy-dish of Arts classes awaiting at the WUC- I'm always tickled, I call it 'brain candy'!!

If you have an average of $600 per month to spend for a club downtown open only on Monday, Tuesday,…read moreWednesday 9am-3pm, Thursday 9am-8pm and Friday 11am-5pm (no regular weekends) to become friends with women; whom the majority are over 70, to talk about their "opinions" rather than facts and remain outdated to learn, this is the place for you.

Great group of people to play cards with. Good for both beginners and people with experience. Bring…read morea playful attitude.

Welcoming and the food is great! Great place to practice your skills. Highly recommend for ppl…read moreeither to learn or to elevate your game.

We've had a great time every time we've gone to a men's Husky basketball game at Hec Ed Pavilion…read more The team has been solid, the coach is entertaining, and you can tell the staff really tries to put on a fun event for fans. It's not a professional sports experience, but I wouldn't expect it to be -- and honestly, they do a really good job with what they have. One of the coolest parts is the history around the venue. They have a Hall of Fame area and a small museum-style section that's fun to walk through before the game. They also do themed nights that make the experience even more enjoyable. We went on Star Wars night two years in a row, and they had Star Wars characters all over the arena, which was a blast. I've brought friends and family members to games, and everyone has enjoyed themselves. It's also very easy to get to using the light rail, and for basketball games there's usually plenty of parking available nearby. Overall, it's one of the better entertainment values in Seattle. For the ticket price, there really isn't much else you can do in the city that's this fun and family-friendly. And beyond basketball, the other Husky sporting events we've attended have been great experiences too.

Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion is a fancy and long name for an old building that…read moreis no frills, no obvious A/C, with a musty smell on a warm day. If you sit on the second-tier bleachers, it gets warmer and warmer when it is 70 degrees outside. It is a covered arena, adjacent to the open-air Husky Stadium. The primary parking is Lot E1. The portion that is closest to the building is E-18; Google map shows it. If anyone needs ADA parking, E-17 is a small, closer one with ADA only parking. While the building is most commonly used for basketball, it can be rented out, such as for graduations. The Bellevue school district's four high schools rotate their four graduations in a single day. It is a hot mess - figuratively and literally on a hot day. Be warned if you are going. They have a Huskies gift shop for those looking to shop.

We go there on Tuesdays when we can and my son loves coming here! You can always play a game or two…read moreand at 7ish, you can chip in to order pizzas to be delivered. It's right off the highway and you can get a permit to park in the small lot for free after 6pm.

I should preface all this by saying that I am only about a 15-kyu, for those of you familiar with…read morethe Go strength ranking system. That is roughly equivalent to an experienced beginner. I'd love to get better if anyone wants to play at the club or elsewhere! This is the only organized place to play club Go in Seattle that I'm aware of, and it's a really great place to play. The membership is varied in skill, walk of life, and personality - so there's almost always someone who matches your profile to play with. There are some kids who go on children's night on Tuesday who are very highly ranked, and wipe the floor with me on a regular basis. It's quite an ego hit, but I've gotten sorta used to it. What's great about the membership is their willingness to teach beginners! I walked in knowing only the basic rules of the game and I came out of my first few sessions understanding basic opening principles and some life-and-death problems. I think I would improve by four stones if I could just learn when my groups are in danger and when I can play tenuki... but I do believe that I can learn that all at the Seattle Go Center! The facilities are simple and plain, but mostly pretty clean. There are plenty of Go boards in good condition, and the stones are mostly plastic, but there are some slate and shell sets in storage for important games. Also, there is a tatami room with a very elegant floor table, complete with some traditional Japanese decorations. The center runs tournaments every once in a while, and also invite domestic and international high-dan level players to play simuls and to give lessons. This is an incredible benefit of membership. If you play Go (also known as Igo, Baduk, and Weiqi), you really should check this place out. Get your butt kicked by a 12-year-old prodigy!

Not cheap, but if you stick around for a few hours, it will be worth it! If you like pinball at…read moreall, go here! This was a last minute add to our vacation and we were all so glad we went.

Really nice little spot. Decided to check this place out while I was in town. Glad I did. Staff was…read morereally professional and friendly. Great selection of pinball machines and select old school arcade games like pacman and donkey kong. What's great about this pace is that you can play the whole time they are open for free and they offer beer. Nice and clean interior. What's also cool is that they are in the heart of Chinatown/Japantown. Definitely have to come back. One of my favorite spots so far.

Love this club. Friendly people and amazing lodge and location. Great beach near the Ballard locks…read morewith incredible Mountain View's

What a hidden treasure on the belly of the beast near downtown Seattle. Great people, amazing…read morelocation and hospitality!

Two years ago The Madre and I went to the NWOS' Annual show since we were developing an interest…read moreand love for these beautiful plants but were finding the same ol' same ol' at the places we were typically buying our orchids. We were blown away by the displays and ended up buying a number of not yet blooming plants (so much cheaper than buying one in flower!). We agreed that we should get a membership. One year later, a less thrilling but still fruitful Annual Show and we still don't have memberships. Fast forward to Madre's Day and me trying to find something fun for my Ma that we can do together...Ah yes, the NWOS Membership. Annual membership is $25 for a single membership or $30 for a joint membership (which counts for two people living in the same household). They have monthly meetings, usually on the 2nd Monday of the month. The meetings generally feature informative programs, orchid exhibits, plant raffles and sales, and auctions. They have repotting and culture clinics throughout the year. They maintain a library of of orchid books, videotapes, and periodicals available for member use and the NWOS publishes in the Newsletter the names of members willing to receive telephone inquiries regarding orchid problems! That's a total score for someone like me who has managed to keep most of her orchids alive, but needs help with getting them to bloom or occasionally dealing with sick plants. I'll be going to my first official meeting next month, but had the chance to attend the Annual Potluck bbq yesterday. People brought a side dish and any plants they would like to sell or give-away. Though I only intended to buy one new orchid to replace a recent "fallen soldier" (hey man, they joke that you can't be an orchid expert 'til you've killed 1000 of 'em), but ended up buying one new plant (for $7!!) and having 3 others given to me. Not only did I walk away with an armful of orchids, I met some helpful and friendly people who seemed excited by the presence of a young un' (yeah, I was the youngest "member" there) and the opportunity to pass on their knowledge. Yay for embracing the noobs!