Events

Join us for three days of classes, socials, meetings, play parties, community building both local and from afar, and one hella good time. More info here! 

An Orientation to Leather, Kink, Community & Con Etiquette New to BDSM, Leather, or kink? Wondering if everyone else got a handbook you missed? This orientation offers an introduction to BDSM, kink, and Leather from a community-centered perspective. We’ll explore BDSM basics, common terminology and practices, consent and negotiation, power dynamics, community, and finding your...

Fun and as interactive as consent allows, learn about and try out non rope aspects of bondage. How to find the right items for you and how to use them and get the best effects out of them and of course try them all out! The workshop will also talk about safety aspects around bondage,...

As a follow on to the BIPoC awareness panel - an informal cigar and smoking social built for BIPOC community members. No agenda, no panel, no performance. Just a table, good smoke if you want it (non-smokers equally welcome), and room to talk freely about our experiences and how we support, promote, and protect each...

This is an introductory rope class for beginners. Suggested supplies: 3 hanks of 30ft rope, 2 hanks of 15 ft rope, and a cutting tool. The class covers the following:An overview of the risks of rope bondage, an explanation of the different types of rope, single column/Somerville Bowline, forward and reverse tension, a Lark's Head,...

Impact is not about force: it is about control, structure, and intention. Drawing from martial principles and body mechanics, this class teaches how to create sting, thud, and rhythm using only your hands. Participants will learn how alignment, balance, and technique protect the striker while maximizing sensation for the receiver.

Dark dynamics can take many forms—dark age play, consensual non-consent (CNC) dynamics, emotional S&M, long-term gaslighting, and many other manifestations. Yet all of these experiences often fall outside of the normative center of BDSM and power exchange, sometimes challenging community assumptions about what is safe or reasonable. In this class, we will explore dark dynamics...

Impact play is among the most popular aspects of BDSM. Whether we can articulate it or not, a lot of us come to this practice hoping for something transcendent--getting out of our brains and into our bodies, building safety and trust with another person/people, and exploring the edges of new experience. Somatic practices--breathing and movement...

Want to make yourself, your sub, or your partner climax just from electrical play? To do this, you need the right tools and an understanding of how to place electrodes so the signal flows through the body to properly stimulate erogenous zones. This electroplay class will cover using TENS units with the goal of evoking...

This unique class structure features real matches from each of the five scene types introduced in previous classes. Dr. Savage and/or his assistants and/or preselected attendees will participate in live-action matches, each of which is followed by a detailed breakdown of what went into planning it. The setup, the safety protocols, the negotiations, the timing,...

What are protocols? What are classic ones? Which ones are general practice? Where did they come from? What protocols fit your actual relationships? How do certain protocols identify us as community? What protocols are outdated? What new protocols do we need to develop?

Kink promises radical honesty about power. This class asks our community to keep that promise. Join Wolf, Age & Davis the Reverend for a 90-minute exploration of BIPOC experiences in kink and BDSM spaces, moving from the historical roots of the tropes that follow us into the dungeon, to the language and microaggressions of the...

Many people struggle to voice desires, limits, and boundaries — especially in power exchange. This class teaches communication from a grounded, confident stance. Participants will learn to replace apology-based language with intentional speech and negotiate without shrinking, demanding, or freezing.

We will be going over one rope intimate ties. Showing ways to flow and manipulate the body in rope in a playful and seductive manner to start a scene. Elaborating on connection and closeness to create a better overall headspace. We will show the difference between 9 types of rope and allow the feel of...

This beginner-friendly class explores the roles of handlers, trainers, and owners, highlighting their differences, similarities, and how each can support a critter's experience. We will discuss pet headspace, including when pets become partially or fully non-verbal, and explore effective ways to communicate through cues, signals, and body language. The class also emphasizes the importance of...

Advanced Needle play and play piercing with Little Bad Daddy and Angel Marie Crimson is the color of desire, and tonight we follow it all the way down. Feel the hush before the first slide of steel. Watch skin rise, flush, and open to something exquisite as our stunt bottoms surrender to decorative designs and...

Naughty nurses. Spicy secretaries. Lewd lawyers. You don't need a lot of money to spice things up during a scene or during sex. You just need creativity and an open mind! In this class, we're going to talk about how to initiate and receive role play, budget friendly ways to create costumes & props, how...

Kink is never risk free but there are ways to make it safer. The workshop will provide risk awareness and risk reduction for different types of kinks. Topics will include pre-existing medical conditions and what to do in the event of an emergency. Specific attention will be given to the following kinks: Rope - Nerve, Musculoskeletal,...

Edgedancer is an informative, discussion-based class for all experience levels, exploring the topics surrounding what we define as edgeplay. Please note: this is not an edging class. Expect open conversation that includes uncomfortable and taboo subjects. Throughout the class, we'll examine how we have personally seen edgeplay defined, how we define it for ourselves, and...

This workshop-style class will help participants think beyond the binaries of dom vs sub, high vs low protocol, and come up with fresh dynamics that work for them personally.

How do you enter into a relationship or exchange when you don’t feel worthy? It can seem like those around you can play harder, take more, and know more than you. Impostor syndrome affects a lot of us no matter our actual experience level. By acknowledging some of my own insecurities, and discussing some ideas...

Play piercing is about far more than needles. It is an opportunity to build trust, deepen communication, explore sensation, and discover how intentional pain can become connection. Designed for beginners, this class introduces the foundations of play piercing with an emphasis on safety, consent, and technical confidence. We’ll cover negotiation, anatomy, sterile practices, equipment, scene...