No matter their age, these model-train enthusiasts are all aboard with building models and community
Older members of the 4th division of the National Model Railroad Association’s Pacific Northwest region mentor the younger fans.
Christy Karras
Members of the Seattle Astronomical Society train their eyes on the skies — and they’ll let you peek through their telescopes, too
This volunteer-run group of amateur astronomers shares knowledge and 5-star views at sundown ‘star parties.’
Auditions (and perfection) are not required in the almost-family, pretty darn talented Around the Sound Community Band
These 70 or so musicians aren’t professionals, but their dedication and enthusiasm are apparent.
There’s only 1 poser at Seattle Ink & Oil’s figure-drawing classes — everyone else is keeping an artful eye on her VIEW
It’s form at a function as a model sits for artists of all levels.
Circus-arts students take to the air in an atmosphere of support and camaraderie VIEW
They won’t leave you hanging at Versatile Arts in Greenwood.
Female pinball wizards compete — seriously and supportively — at the monthly Babes in Pinland tournament VIEW
Seattle is a pinball hot spot, with some of the best players in the world competing here.
Think opera is just for hoity-toity rich people? Not so! Here’s a beginner’s guide to this grand art form.
From Bugs Bunny cartoons to Seattle Opera (with its beginners-friendly "Carmen" running May 4-19), here are ways to start learning about, and enjoying, the lavish...
Socialization and celebration are as important as strikes during West Seattle Bowl’s welcoming league nights VIEW
There are high-fives to spare in the LGBTQ-focused Century 21 league.
Amateur storytellers take the stage at Fresh Ground Stories — and suddenly it’s a coffeehouse of connection
Organizer Paul Currington shoots for a living-room vibe with just a few rules: no sex, nothing too scatological, no religion, no politics, no notes.
Pick a table, pick a topic, pick a cocktail — it’s time to pick people’s minds, civilly, at Drunken Philosophy
Dive in the deep end with participants who value exploring all sides of a subject rather than showing off or trying to convince anyone to...