He sounds cool--hope this goes well.

Some ideas, in no particular order:
- take him to a lecture/show at Town Hall. There's some really interesting stuff coming up and he sounds like a guy who might get into that. $5 for lectures; more for shows
- take him to something weird at Theater Off Jackson or if the Admiral is showing something offbeat.
- go canoeing and have a picnic, using the canoes at UW. This will work better if it stops raining.

I know that you ruled Georgetown out, but it might be worth a bus ride. You got my attention with "building weird mad scientist shit," and I'll bet he'd enjoy this .

This Friday will be an open studio build. If you contact Hazard Factory, they might let you watch. Maybe he will get some ideas to enter the race in Georgetown on the 26th! (Which is free, by the way.)

If you're looking for something a little more traditional and sedate, try to find a place that has live music, no cover, and a happy hour. For instance, the Dexter and Hayes has live jazz every week, and booths that are great for necking. Thaiku has jazz Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Triple Door has Afrocentric every Thursday... You get the picture.

Having a woman look reeeeeal extra purty while taking me out for dinks sounds pretty awesome right from the get-go.

Does he have a motorcycle? Can you guys two up for the night and cruise around looking for mischief to get into? Hugging yourself reeeeeal close to him on the back of the bike while looking reeeeal purty CAN NOT MISS if he is at all into you as more than a friend.

There is a drive inn theater in Auburn, IIRC. If it's open, take the bike and a picnic. this weekend should be beautiful. Wine, chease, bread, grapes, olives, salumi, etc. All very doable on the cheap.

Take him down to the Geoargetown Liqour company for drinks and a cheap meal. Spend some time playing the classic games they have available there and just chatting.

Seattle Art Museum then dim sum at Sun-Ya.

The Central Library is FREE, a nice place to walk around, and has some great author readings/lectures/films/music. Here is the list of upcoming events for adults:
: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_current_authors

And here is a list of child-friendly events, including lots of music (some are ONLY for kids and parents, but you can tell from the age range listed).
http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_calendar#/?i=1

And if it is a nice out, then you could walk to the International District for a meal.

(let's be honest, the place he's hoping is)

...your bedroom.

I say for some drinks and cheap food, Bleu Bistro on Cap Hill. 11pm-1am is happy hour. $3 wells and $5 grilled cheese. Also its a very intimate place and then see where the night takes you. Maybe a walk in Cal Anderson...