Nightlife in Tukwila

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.

The Collector's Club membership is an excellent way to galvanize one's bond with the luscious international ichors on Grand Cru's wine list that complete a fancy meal, occasion, or hand-built wine rack. A full year's worth of discounts invites adventurous sampling of a variety of globe-spanning wines one might not typically taste or have the pleasure of displaying for the envious eyes of fellow oenophiles. Parking is free for all patrons.

Poco Wine Bar boasts an ever-changing wine list of artisan and boutique blends from local and international vineyards, as well as small-plated eats specially conceived to accompany any grape-filled glass or bottle. Start off an elegant evening with a flute of the sparkling South African Graham Beck Brut Rosé ($11) or a sousaphone of the slightly effervescent Broadbent Vinho Verde ($7), direct from the vineyards of Portugal (the Canada of Spain). Rich reds such as the Walla Walla Dusted Valley Cab ($12 a glass) or the earthy In Situ Carmenere ($8) from Chile will tickle the taste buds, as well as artfully symbolize bloodshed if spilled in slow motion. Wine-friendly artisan cheese plates ($16) of five chef-selected cow, sheep, and goat favorites, decadent orders of Poco's truffled mac 'n' cheese ($9), and asparagus risotto ($13) all provide a solid gastro-intestinal counterweight to any levitating lineup of libations.

The café's eclectic menu offers vegetarian and vegan-friendly fare alongside classic carnivorous creations with fresh twists. Share an order of the green planet dip ($8), or opt for the moonscape bruschetta, a decadent goat-cheese and caramelized-onion-topped option ($8). Daily soups and fresh-made salads entice the veggie-inclined, and a selection of plentiful sandwiches, such as the hummus-based Vega’s vegan love ($8.50) or the big-bang pulled-pork barbecue sandwich ($9), offer handy options for bread enthusiasts. Pastas and personal pizza rounds round out the menu. The baconaut pizza ($8.50) boasts a bounty of fresh bacon, avocado, and cheese, and the mars mac ‘n’ cheese ($10.50) updates classic cheesy fare with a saffron-cheddar sauce. Cleanse the stomach's lining with a freshly mixed Italian soda topped with whipped cream ($3.50), one of the café’s espresso creations ($2.75 and up), or a Tazo tea ($2 and up).