Nightlife in Puyallup

Beneath the exposed beams of a vaulted ceiling, rows of dark tables serve as a platform for Cork! A Wine Bar’s spectrum of reds and whites. Sourced primarily from the Northwest, these vinous sips pair with a menu of warm flatbreads, rich cheeses, and pots of fondue that melt and bubble like a herd of Peeps lost in the desert. Patrons can sidle up to the bar for a pour of shiraz or a sudsy beer before kicking back in one of Cork's two lounge areas where espresso-hued leather chairs huddle together around low-lit lamps and small tables.

A peculiar number of David Hasselhoffs bounce along to the oom-pah rhythm of a polka band before a 6'2" emcee known as the Austrian Amazon](http://manuelahorn.com/) yodels into a microphone. It's the annual Renton Oktoberfest, presented by the Berliner Pub and Renton Chamber of Commerce. During the three-day festival, vendors dole out German eats from roasted pig and brats to pretzels and german potato salad. In the spirit of the true Oktoberfest, barkeepers pour German beers such as Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier, Warsteiner, and Spaten. The event schedule slates plentiful activities over the weekend, including the Miss Oktoberfest contest, which judges damsels on costume, special talent, beer-drinking ability, and general German trivia, such as questions on the autobahns’ speed limits (there are none) or on the name of the jailer in the German opera Die Fledermaus (Frosch, obviously).

Classes are available only at the Capitol Hill location. The punch card can be used at both locations. Groupon customers may upgrade to a wine-tasting class valued higher than $55 for an additional fee.

Seattle Theatresports runs every Friday and Saturday at both venues; shows begin at 10:30 p.m. at the Intiman and 9 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre. Check out the Live at Intiman! Improv Comedy schedule for more details.

Jet City Improv's team of chuckle chasers has been busting guts since 1992, passing over scripted comedy routines in favor of off-the-cuff acts that lead audiences into uncharted comedic territory. Over the course of each 90-minute show, the ever-rotating cast MacGyvers together functional comedy sketches from random ideas collected from the audience. Jet City guarantees that each bit will be appropriate for viewers of all ages, thanks to each actor's supreme discretion and internal three-second delay. A concession stand with popcorn, candy, and other snacks runs at every show, often accompanied by a full bar serving laugh-loosening beverages.

As the somewhat cryptic old adage goes, "The food is always sweeter on the east side of the lake—in bed." Today’s Groupon proves this to be true. For $10, you get $25 worth of grilled fare, hot and cold drinks, and a lovely view at Eastlake Bar & Grill. The Downside: Marine creatures will constantly be leaping out of the water to join you for dinner.Silver Lining: Some kind words could be enough to convince the sea creatures to leave or to reveal their secret ability to enjoy literature.