Take a stroll through Pioneer Square's art walk

Kick off the evening with a happy hour at the Metropolitan Grill, and top it off by soaking in the eclectic art.

Metropolitan Grill

They may tout their steak as the best in town, but their happy hour is top-notch as well.

You never know who you might run into here. Everyone shows up in suits, but don't expect the prices to parallel the clientele. For example, three raw-oyster shooters or three beef-dip sandwiches with au jus sauce run only $1.95.

And if you're willing to pay a little more for the calamari ($12.95 on the happy-hour menu), you'll be more than satisfied. Service is exceptional as well — if a drink doesn't suit you, the waiter will fix it.

Happy hour: 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday

Address: 820 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-624-3287 or www.themetropolitangrill.com.

Patricia Rovzar Gallery

A dual exhibit with organic themes showcasing encaustic painter Stephanie Hargrave and mixed-media sculptor Deloss Webber. Hargrave utilizes beeswax, resin, seed pods, leaves and flowers in layered compositions. Webber weaves cane, bamboo and reed onto stone.

Reception: 6-8 p.m. today.

Address: 1225 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-223-0273 or www.rovzargallery.com.

Garde Rail Gallery

A collection of Tennessee prints that feature a little slice of Americana.

The prints are made on original equipment with antique typefaces. The process starts with a sketch, which is then carved backward onto linoleum or wood. Each color uses its own block, and each layer of ink takes eight hours to dry.

Reception: 6-8 p.m. today.

Address: 110 Third Ave. S., Seattle; 206-621-1055 or www.garde-rail.com.

Foster/White Gallery

Casey McGlynn displays animal paintings set against intricate patterns and text on canvas. The Ontario self-taught artist works with childhood memories, historical and cultural anxieties and natural landscapes.

Reception: 6-8 p.m. today.

Address: 220 Third Ave. S. No. 100, Seattle; 206-622-2833 or www.fosterwhite.com.

BLVD Gallery

To kick off this weekend's Seattle Tattoo Expo, tattoo artists will showcase their art. Artists include renowned portraitist Shawn Barber, Seattle's Damon Conklin of SuperGenius Tattoo on Capitol Hill and Oregon's Jeff Gogue.

Reception: 6-10 p.m. today.

Address: 2316 Second Ave., Seattle; 206-448-8767 or www.blvdart.com or www.seattletattooexpo.com.

Marian Liu: 206-464-3825 or mliu@seattletimes.com