🌲 For the active outdoorsy type

• The Mountaineers | Expect regularly planned excursions, news about local hiking trails, and all kinds of outdoors-related courses for those who want to explore a new pastime.
• QPOC Hikers | Geared for queer people of color and their allies, this inclusive group likes to trek the trails at a pace that fits everyone — so no need to worry about taking too long.

🎨 For artsy individuals

• eXit SPACE | The local dance studio company has a Basic Series of classes that range in style from ballet to burlesque. They also have a wide selection of drop-in classes for those who are a little more advanced.
• Art Cont’d | This club goes on art walks, meets with curators, and engages in in-depth conversations about themes behind the pieces they’ve seen. Intended for age groups between 21 and 40(ish).

🎲 For gamers

• Raygun Lounge | If you’re hoping to nerd out with locals, roll the dice at this Capitol Hill gaming hub for open Dungeons & Dragons beginner sessions and other magical gatherings.
• Seattle Chess Club | Come test your strategy skills (or learn the game) in regular meet-ups across town. Boards are provided.

🔭For nature lovers

• Birds Connect Seattle | This group of bird watchers schedules regular field trips throughout the state.
• Seattle Astronomical Society | Join one of this group’s star-gazing parties or a monthly meeting to get the low-down on recent discoveries.

• Laser Loves Me, Loves Me Not | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle | $12-$15 | Pew pew pew — see all the shiny lights set to either love songs (in the early show) or break-up tunes (the late one).
• Swift Me Away | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 8 p.m. | Nectar Lounge, 412 N. 36th St., Seattle | $15 | No matter what era you’re in, dance your heart out to Taylor Swift tunes all night long.

• Fun Intended Pun Slam | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 7-9 p.m. | Comedy/Bar, 210 Broadway E., Seattle | $10-$15 | Enjoy the pundamentals and bring idioms you’d like to hear incorrectly explained.
• Circa: Humans 2.0 | Thursday, Feb. 15-Saturday, Feb. 17 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, 4140 George Washington Lane NE, Seattle | $54-$69 | The acrobatic show combines mind-blowing physical feats combined with mesmerizing music + lighting.

• Free Cupping Fridays | Friday, Feb. 16 | 10-11 a.m. | KEXP, 472 First Ave. N., Seattle | Free | Taste, analyze, and learn about various coffee blends and roasts from super local experts.
• BE Great Celebration: Black Excellence Festival | Friday, Feb. 16-Saturday, Feb. 17 | Times vary | Occidental Square, 117 S. Washington St., Seattle | Free | Enjoy performances from local musicians, a pop-up night market, food, arts, and lots more.

• Winter Neighborhood Clean-Up | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Freeway Park, 600 Seneca St., Seattle | Free | Help pick up litter around First Hill — supplies, tools, and refreshments will be provided.
• Madonna: The Celebration Tour | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 8:30 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena, 334 First Ave. N., Seattle | $98-$555 | The pop legend rescheduled her tour after a 2023 health scare — and she’s ready to blow the roof off.

• Let’s rock — hometown heroes Pearl Jam announced two local shows at Climate Pledge Arena on May 28 + 30 ahead of their forthcoming album “Dark Matter.” These will be the first Seattle concerts the band has played in six years. You can register to get tickets through Sunday, Feb. 18.

• The Seattle Seahawks officially revealed seven new members of their 2024 coaching staff. One name you might recognize is Ryan Grubb, the former offensive coordinator for the UW Huskies. Grubb will now be in the same role for the Hawks.

• King County Metro revealed a finalized plan for reworking bus lines in support of the Lynnwood Link extension this fall. Metro plans to cut routes 20 and 73, but there will be three new east-west routes — including route 77 in Lake City — and improvements to three existing ones. (The Urbanist)

• New Vietnamese restaurant Ramie is on the way to Capitol Hill this spring. The spot from the chefs behind Bainbridge Island’s acclaimed Ba Sa will focus on contemporary takes on classic dishes. It will take over the space formerly occupied by Omega Ouzeri at 1529 14th Ave.

• JPMorgan Chase & Co. has given a $200,000 grant to Seattle Restored, a local program that fills vacant storefronts with pop-up businesses and art installations. The money will help participants in the 2-year-old program secure long-term leases and receive technical assistance. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• According to a new study, homes in Seattle with internet access increased by 3% since 2018. But households where English is not the main language are four times more likely not to have access. Seattle’s Digital Equity program — which supported the study — aims to address those gaps. (GeekWire)

• In a fruitful effort, P-Patch gardeners donated 33,000 pounds of produce to food banks in 2023. That included a sizable donation from the Beacon Food Forest, which plans to expand its gardens to a full four acres this year. Learn more our city’s 50-year-old P-Patch program. (KUOW)

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