Part of the Gay Seattle Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Friday, October 16, 2026
Third-Friday retro gaming on the Lumber Yard's TVs and projector, with rotating DJs.
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Sat, Oct 17
4 PM - 8 PM
The Lumber Yard Bar, Seattle
Chopper 'N' Friends at The Lumber Yard Bar, Seattle: monthly third-Saturday afternoon pup social where all critters are welcome, in White Center.
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Sun, Oct 18
2 PM - 6 PM
The Lumber Yard Bar, Seattle
South Seattle Bear Social at The Lumber Yard Bar, Seattle: Sunday afternoon bear hangout at this White Center gay bar, a relaxed social for the bear crowd.
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Wed, Oct 21
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
The Lumber Yard Bar, Seattle
QUEERAOKE at The Lumber Yard Bar, Seattle (White Center): weekly Wednesday night karaoke hosted by Bumper at this friendly neighborhood gay bar.
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Sun, Oct 25
2 PM - 6 PM
The Lumber Yard Bar, Seattle
South Seattle Bear Social at The Lumber Yard Bar, Seattle: Sunday afternoon bear hangout at this White Center gay bar, a relaxed social for the bear crowd.
Weekly
Tue, Oct 27
7 PM - 10 PM
The Lumber Yard Bar, Seattle
Drink & Draw at The Lumber Yard Bar, Seattle: monthly last-Tuesday figure drawing with local male-presenting models, curated by Cody Shipman.
Monthly
Wed, Oct 28
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
The Lumber Yard Bar, Seattle
QUEERAOKE at The Lumber Yard Bar, Seattle (White Center): weekly Wednesday night karaoke hosted by Bumper at this friendly neighborhood gay bar.
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