Ethan Chung

Don't miss this new interactive darts experience. A new kind of night out has arrived in South Lake Union. Flight Club Seattle recently opened at 300 Westlake Ave. North, bringing its tech-enabled darts to Seattle as the brand’s first West Coast location. Part upscale bar, part game hall, and part neighborhood hangout, the London-born concept blends elevated food and drinks with a modern take on one of the world’s oldest pub games.

That shift from photography to pastel came with its own surprises. “What struck me was how quickly a visual language took shape,” Rudko explains. The tactile nature of oil pastel allows for a kind of directness that bypasses overthinking. The work unfolds in a stream of consciousness, guided more by instinct than intention. That same openness extends to the viewer experience. Rather than asking for interpretation, the drawings invite connection.

Find your next rendezvous spot in SLU South Lake Union knows how to show a little love. As February rolls in, the neighborhood fills with easy, feel-good ways to celebrate—whether that means planning a low-key date, rounding up friends for a Galentine’s outing, or simply finding a reason to linger a little longer after work. From pop-ups and public art to coffee tastings, live music, and special Valentine’s Day experiences, SLU offers plenty of ways to make the season your own.