Compiled by Simon Blackthorne at Wasteland.com from the handy weekly roundup at Kinky.com
Looking for events, classes and other venues to meet, beat and perhaps beat new bdsm friends? Here’s the schedule of notable ones around the country for the last week of April.
SoJ Presents: Contracts and Written Agreements in Hierarchical Relationships (April 27th – SF)
Because trust is such a big deal the topic of consent, sometimes written contracts and agreements ensure that trust is bound — by more than just bondage. Society of Janus is offering a class that discusses those written contracts and how to deal with them within a hierarchal relationship. Ms. Rhonda and tomo will be sharing the benefits that written contracts have on intimacy, commitments and protocols; and the pitfalls of written documents. The class is being held at the Center for Sex and Culture and is 18 and older.
Tickets: $10 for SOJ members and $20 for non-members
Fete de Kink (April 27th – SF)
Kink.com’s recurring monthly gathering is a surefire way to mingle with high brow fellow kinksters in a luxurious environment. The popular event includes “Bites, Photo Ops, and Mingling with the sexy models of Kink including Bella Rossi, Ella Nova, Lily Nyx and Sebastian Keys! Also featuring the masterful rope work of Fivestar.” The event features well-known porn stars and rope demos that go on all night. From the makers of the best fetish porn, where else would you want to party?
*And coming soon to the Armory Club is “An Evening with David Campos“. For those kinksters who are politically minded and want to make sure the night stays kinky, spend some time with David Campos — who is running for state assembly — and isn’t afraid to keep things kinky. VIP passes, meet-n-greet with Campos and a tour of the Armory is included in the ticket pricing. Buy yours now!
Debauchery (April 25-27 NC)
Greenboro, North Carolina wouldn’t be the first place one would think of when thinking about kink, but think again. Debauchery is throwing an educational event that will span 3 days and 2 nights. The day events is mostly for rookies who want to learn from presenters from around the country to discuss diversity, polyamory and punching. And the evenings? Well, they’re for partying, of course!
Mr. New England Rubber Weekend (April 25-27 MA)
It can still get cold in New England, even in Spring, so what’s a person to do? Don rubber of course. Mr. New England Rubber Weekend will surely keep you warm with rubber galore. All gay and bi-men of New England are urged to compete for the title of Mr. New England Rubber. Whoever wins the coveted title will have bragging rights and a big hand in planning future rubber events and functions. Steeped in history, this contest has been a big source of pride in the community since the 90s, in one way or another. Come compete, go down in history and stay warm with all the hot rubber men to mingle with.
Claw 14 (April 24-27 OH)
3 days and 2 nights of debauchery is right up our alley. For the rookies in all of us, this Ohio event shares experiences, presenters and topics from polyamory to punching. The days are filled with education and the nights are filled with, what else? PARTIES!
Recon is full of great events, including this one that takes place in, where? Yes, Cleveland, Ohio. Recon dungeon parties are legendary and this event will be no exception. Though not cheap ($99 package rate), the things-to-do list is as long as a porn stars nethers: vender mart, puppy pool party, bondage live art show, leather hall of fame brunch, three recon reflex dungeon parties and on and on. Well worth the price. Have a go!
Bondage Expo Dallas (April 25-27 TX)
Everything’s bigger in Texas and that will prove true at the Bondage Expo in Dallas. This annual event is for bondage lovers to play in 10,000 square feet of space. Seminars, classes, demos, shows, and parties galore. There will be professional bondage presenters and vendors — a little or a lot for anyone who loves the art of bondage. And the after party is for those who want to get their hands on the goods, and practice what they’ve learned.
