Looking for Chinese language schools for kids. The ones I've found have mostly been around traditional chinese / bopomofo (e.g. https://seattlechineseschool.org/), with one mentioning pinyin / simplified chinese (https://yucaichineseschool.org/).

But there isn't a ton of reviews about the options in Seattle, so wanted to get thoughts from the hivemind. My preference is towards pinyin-based, for what I learned wrt phonetics.

Any advice/help is welcome

Hi there,

I'm planning a ~10 day trip somewhere for my birthday next month, and I'm thinking of visiting Seattle. Is ten days too long to spend there? Any recommendations on places to visit within a few hours' travel during this time? I'd like to travel the region a little, so I was thinking of potentially catching a train down to Portland or somewhere for a few days.

Any suggestions welcome.

Just wondering if anyone knows any genuine donation sites for things likes clothes and stuffed animals. I usually donate to goodwill when getting rid of stuff, but I would prefer finding a place that's more community focused. The stuffed animals especially I have a lot of and some are in perfect condition, like squishmallows with the tags still attached. And since we will soon be in the fall season, any coats I decide to get rid of would probably be more beneficial to others than they are to me.

Been living in beacon hill for a whole year now & we love it ! Beautiful and clean area with a lot going on. Things we’ve checked out already:

- Jefferson park
- milk drunk
- vitrola coffee
- little thing wine
- light rail
- views overseeing rainier

Is there any cool hidden views or spots that are lowkey ?

I want to adopt a second cat. I’d like to adopt one from an animal shelter that desperately needs adoptions, is overcrowded, etc.

Hi legal folks - I am a liveaboard tenant at a marina in Seattle and I was given a notice to vacate based on some issues/concerns I brought up with management. It’s completely retaliatory and I have no place to go in such short notice. Wildly abusive on the part of the landlord. Ping me if you can offer any help, advice, suggestions, or guidance. Thank you!

Hey, my kiddo is scratching up my old game discs, movies, etc.

I know, I’m a weirdo who still has discs because I dislike paying for monthly streaming services and game passes.

Where can I go that has a resurfacer at a reasonable price?

Another castle has one, but they charge $5 a disc (once upon a time it was $1), so that gets expensive quick.

I got into pottery when I was laid off, and I just have so much of it. I have taken a bunch to the little pottery library in Magnolia, but I was wondering about another option.

Are there any art fairs or other ways to sell art when you just do this for fun?

Example: https://imgur.com/a/7AXnjQ7

We just got done watching a video about the 90s and different themed restaurants. Places like Rainforest Cafe, Fashion Cafe, Planet Hollywood, Medieval Times....Got us thinking is there anything like that in the Seattle area?

The only one I know that may fit the bill is Luna Cafe in West Seattle. That has a 50's vibe.

Just wondering because I was in what I assume was their live stream. They were in the strange outfit at gasworks and were filming for about an hour that I saw. They were mostly adlibbing about looking for a man named jimmy and Chinese food. They were in tight spandex one was in full orange wearing an ace from one piece bucket hat.

Hey there!

I am spending couple weeks in Seattle and wanted to ask for some recommendations if you could help:

1. Whats the best local breweries that i could try? Beer lover here.
2. What rooftops can show the space needle in the backdrop?
3. Strip clubs and swinging clubs? Any recos?
4. Is escorting legal in Seattle?
5. What are best areas to stay in order to be close to most acrivities in Seattle
6. Whats the must-take pics?

Thanks in advance!

I'm a Seattle musician and I'm putting out an ethereal folk album in 2 months called "Mama Knows Best". Part of my project is asking people what their mothers taught them. I would love to hear your answers however sweet or raw or painful.

*I might post your response in my social media and you are welcome to message me to ask where to find it! I'm avoiding the self promotion that isn't permitted on this sub by not sharing it in the post.

This is Seattle relevant because this project is Seattle based, but if mods remove the post, I understand.

Hi everyone,

I’ll be visiting Seattle with my girlfriend for 4 days, and we’re planning to visit Pike Place, Mount Rainier, and do some shopping in Bellevue and downtown Seattle.

A few questions:

- What area of Seattle would you recommend staying in?

- How is the public transportation? Is it easy to get around without a car?

- Would you recommend renting a car just for our Mount Rainier day, or keeping one for the entire 4-day trip?

Any recommendations for things we should do or places we should check out would also be appreciated. Thank you!

Im looking to maybe do a solo trip to the Seattle area because ive never been to the pnw. I dont have a dl so I would need to rely on transit or ubers, just wondering would you recommend Seattle as a cool spot to visit for maybe a week or less? What about during September? Is that ok? For accommodation i would either be couch surfing or hostels, honestly would really be up for meeting people with similar interests

Im in to photography, running, hiking, general physical activity/sports/outdoor and city exploring and gaming.

Also what budget would you recommend?

Please let me know your honest opinions, suggestions or further questions. Im coming from colorado.

Wife and I have a long weekend without the kids. Flying into Seattle and spending two nights at Salish Lodge in Snoqualmie, then one night in Seattle before heading home. Where should we go for dinner that one night we’re in the city? Not too concerned about price but interested in some excellent food, good service, and a good atmosphere/vibe… thoughts?

What are some great spots to watch sunrise from within about 10 miles of downtown Seattle? With public access.

Hey, what are your favorite tattoo artists? Primarily looking for black and white and good line art. And what is their insta or where can I see their work?

Hi all. Moved to Capitol Hill about a year ago and have been loving it so far. I’m wondering if there’s any resources for people looking for band members or to join existing groups in need. Ive been in bands all my life and have recently been doing my own vocaloid project but ive been craving that collaborative in person connection again.

A little bit about me

Mid 30s, Mainly a Bass player but I am capable with guitar. Experience in song writing, writing melodies and harmonies, gig experience, serving the song.

A few of my musical influences include: Shoegaze, Indie, instrumental stuff like Mogwai, Russian Circles, Noise Rock, Paramore, The Mars Volta, Mili, Pixies, Pop Punk. Any genre, just wanna have fun and write some music and connect with people!

I realized recently that I really am happiest when I'm on a boat of some kind, whether it's a ferry, a whale watching craft, a kayak, etc. I'd love to incorporate more time on the water (literally any body of water but especially the Sound) into my current lifestyle and am looking for creative ways to do so. I'd love to hear your ideas!

Limitations: I work a 9-5 job in Seattle and while it has some flexibility to be remote, I do have to work standard hours. I don't have experience sailing or operating a large craft myself. I also don't have a high enough budget or the spare time right now for something like sailing lessons (although I'd love to do that someday!).

So far I'm thinking I'll try the peapod rentals at the Center for Wooden Boats and kayak rentals at Agua Verde, and try to find more reasons to be a walk-on ferry passenger on random days. What else should I try?

Important details forgot to add - I physically can't paddleboard (long story) and don't have means to transport my own kayak/board

I’ll be in Seattle on a guys trip and am trying to see if there is a good party boat/ booze cruise. We aren’t necessarily crazy party guys but having a boat with some drinks and music sounds fun. It looks like there might be some options but I’m wondering if anyone has recommendations?

I'm suggesting Mukilteo as a spot for my mom to move to. This place seems gorgeous, especially the Japanese gulch. But, she's quite sensitive to airplane noise. Other than that, this seems like the perfect place on paper. Will visit soon, but likely won't get the full day-to-day picture.

I know many posts say they've never noticed it; has anyone moved to Mukilteo from a different city and noticed a difference? Perhaps in intensity? I'm quite skeptical.

Also... any racism ? She's lovely, but she's not white. She's East Asian, and I'd hope she can make friends around the community garden! We're Canadian and I know some cities in Washington are less inclusive, but WA on the whole is quite progressive.

Other city recommendations are very welcome. Thanks for your help!!

going to a concert and have a few hours to kill.

looking for nice neighborhood walk, cafes, brewery, park, beach, bike paths etc

suggestions to kill some time

we will prob use Lime scooters.

Is there anything like the Your DeKalb Farmers Market (or Buford Farmers Market) in the greater Seattle area? I did some googling and came across Uwajima, but it doesn’t look exactly on point.

We love the cost/freshness/variety of YDFM produce in particular and hoping to identify a good spot for that. I’m not worried about finding Asian groceries as that seems to be plentiful, more about fresh produce. Any recs?

Hey y’all, I am visiting Seattle for my bachelorette before my wedding. My friends and I all pole dance for fun and we have a bar at home that has a pole in the dance floor that patrons can dance on. I have found a few others in NYC that also have that same thing but I’ve been having a hard time trying to find one in Seattle. It seems hard to believe that there isn’t one here. Bonus points if it’s a gay bar because I’m getting gay married.