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Witness hedonism at its best, with talent shows, wet ‘n’ wild contests, open mike nights, CD release parties, nightly drink specials, and dancing boys. Thursdays–Saturdays the club stays open for after hours dancing.

Public art seems to grow like weeds, particularly in Fremont. Even bus tours cruise by the incongruous collection here — dinosaur topiaries, a Volkswagen-crushing troll under a highway, and a statue of Lenin, from the former Soviet Union. Other installations include Waiting for the Interurban , depicting bored commuters.

Capitol Hill’s largest gay club has a full bar and music video monitors on its first floor; dart boards, free pool, and pinball on its second floor; and dancing, live DJs, karaoke, and a weekly strip show on its third floor.

The entrance sign perhaps best sums up the philosophy of a club that features some of the area’s best DJs: “No minors, drunks, drugs, bigots, or loud-mouths.”

Many authors make their home here, and historical fiction, music biography, and science fiction are just a few popular genres that have taken root. Pioneer Square’s Elliott Bay Book Company (see Seattle Center) sponsors one of the region’s most treasured reading and lecture series.

Offers fine teas and an ambience that’s more Zen than zippy.

An exclusive gay men’s club catering to a crowd ranging from 20-somethings to middle agers. Arrive on Sundays for a kegger blowout.

A store selling sex toys, and sponsoring a variety of sex workshops that continue to enlighten, amuse, and shock audiences.

A lesbian-centric club, although it encourages a mixed and permissive crowd to assemble. The drinks are on the strong side.

They make exceptional espresso and also sponsor art shows.