Broaden Your Mind

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

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February 8–16

Northwest Film Forum | Playland ($7–$15 | in person)

PLAYLAND conjures a time-bending night in Boston’s oldest and most notorious gay bar. Featuring an eclectic ensemble of queer performers, including drag icon Lady Bunny and POSE’s Danielle Cooper, the transdisciplinary film sees music, dance, archival footage, tableaux, opera, and performance art layered into an ethereal piece subverting all boundaries. The work of queer fantasy and history takes place inside the empty husk of the Playland Café. Although the cafe shut down in the late ’90s, PLAYLAND stages one last bawdy night on the town for the ghosts of their LGBTQ+ ancestors.

February 21–22

Kremwerk | 11-Year Anniversary ($12+ | in person)

For 11 incredible years, Kremwerk has been a cornerstone of underground electronic music, a hub of creativity, and a space where our community thrives. We're marking 11 years with two nights dedicated to the artists and sounds that make the Pacific Northwest so special.

March 2–5

Beacon Cinema | Some Like it Hot ($13 | in person)

Few works in film history have earned so many horselaughs through the years as has Wilder’s relentlessly zany gender-bender, featuring two of the most famous (even if fake!) beauty marks in Hollywood, courtesy Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe. Wilder brings the sexual anarchy of the Weimar Berlin cabaret into Eisenhower America, in a work which has lost nothing of its spirited exuberance and zest for life.

March 8

Consent Academy | Red Flags: Skills for Recognizing Abuse ($15–$45 | online)

Red Flags: Skills for Recognizing Abuse is a workshop that explores both the obvious and subtle signs of abusive relationships and provides options for what to do about it. Participants will understand the power dynamics at play, and how abuse manifests as violence, manipulation, and other techniques of coercive control, in physical, emotional, psychological, and financial aspects. We also explore the importance of consent when navigating out of abuse and building healthy relationships.

March 12

Papaya Project | Sex Trivia ($10–$20 | in person)

This monthly event is the best way to learn about and celebrate pleasure, queerness, and the science of sex! Trivia questions cover a wide variety of sex and sexuality-related topics, so get ready to challenge yourself, learn something new, and have a good time. A portion of each ticket will be donated to the Healing Retreat for Survivors of Child Sexual Trauma, taking place from June 12-15, 2025 at The Whidbey Institute.

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Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions. 

Broaden Your Mind

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

January 16

Sex Positive World | Electromancy! Electroplay 101 ($0–$30 | online)

Whether you’re already a fan of electricity play, just curious, or even a little terrified, Electromancy 101 will get your sparks flying!

January 18

Gallery Erato | Hypnokink Enthusiast Group ($10 suggested | in person)

Have you thought about including hypnosis in your kink or sex life? Infinitely adaptable, you can use hypnosis to enhance arousal, do bondage without restraints, build fear play and mindf*ck scenes, strengthen D/s training, increase relaxation for sensual scenes, and much more!

January 19

The QUEER Not-Creepy Gathering for People who want to Fall in Love ($10–$30 | in person)

This structured event specifically for the queer community is not about scrolling and swiping and making snap decisions based solely on physical appearance. This event is about being open enough to see each other's humanity. You might meet your new boo! Or you might not. You might meet your new bestie or protest buddy. Or you might just leave feeling more connected to your community and more connected to yourself.

January 25

Gallery Erato | Sensual Chair Yoga ($20 | in person)

This class will bring out the heat that fuels you through Sensual Yoga, indulging in poses that are cradled and assisted by a chair to deepen your exploration without asking too much of our bodies. While Sensual Yoga can be many things, in this workshop we will focus on blending yoga with your own flow and breath to build trust in your play. This will be a slow practice for time to rest, connect, and explore in your movement. The practice will truly be your own with permission to adjust for your body, your heart, and your mind.

January 25–26

Beacon Cinema | Glen or Glenda ($12 | in person)

In 1953, a 29-year-old aspiring writer/director named Edward D. Wood, Jr. landed a job directing an exploitation movie. The assignment: create something – anything! – to cash in on the case of Christine Jorgensen, the first widely known person to undergo sex reassignment surgery. Wood, at the time a closeted cross-dresser, channeled his life into his art, casting himself in the genderfluid title roles. Blurring reality and fiction further, Wood also cast his real-life girlfriend, Dolores Fuller, as Glen’s unknowing fiancée. Mixing this naked autobiography with a mountain of stock footage and a slumming Bela Lugosi, Wood created a cinematic dreamscape that can totally baffle grindhouse audiences into delirium.

January 26

Sex Positive World | Face Sitting Skills! ($0–$30 | online)

Do you think face sitting is hot but are worried about squishing someone's face? Are you hungry to be on the bottom but don't know what to do with your arms? Want to hop on and ride but your knees say 'nope!'? Face sitting is hot for a lot of reasons and challenging for a lot of reasons. Any body and any gender can enjoy face sitting!

January 31

Late Night at Gallery Erato ($10–$20 | in person)

SEAF Late Night at Gallery Erato recreates the vibe of Seattle Erotic Art Festival’s late night hours; shaking your tail feathers to unreal DJs whilst surrounded by epic, erotic art. Come dressed to impress and dazzle on the dance floor - from glam to funky to fun to wild costumes, we want you to express yourself just remember to cover your bits. There will be a no-host bar making libations available.

January 31 – February 17

Theatre Off Jackson | Women & Femmes, or Females ($16–$52 | in person)

This play is a wreck! The director got in a car crash, the lighting designer was fired, and the cast and crew have been barricaded in the theater by the playwright as she tries to find an “authentic moment”. For their own reasons, the three femme leads start making their own play – it’s different, and better than the play they’re in now. Do they even need the playwright? The only course of action: mutiny. Partially generated by the actors and scored to experimental electronic music, Women & Femmes, or Females is a transfeminist play about overidentifying with one’s trauma, performing goodness, and agency.

February 4

Sex Positive World | Polyamory & Legality in the US ($0–$30 | online)

Join us for an inspiring keynote with Brett Chamberlin, the Founder and Executive Director of OPEN (Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy), a grassroots advocacy nonprofit dedicated to advancing legal rights and cultural acceptance for non-monogamous families and relationships. In this keynote, Brett Chamberlin will share insights from his extensive experience in grassroots organizing and nonprofit leadership, discussing the importance of community engagement in creating systemic change.

February 12

Papaya Project | Sex Trivia ($10–$20 | in person)

This monthly event is the best way to learn about and celebrate pleasure, queerness, and the science of sex! We kick off the evening with a brief introduction, then dive right into sex trivia. Trivia teams consist of 4-5 people. You can bring your friends and make your own team, or show up and join/create a team on the spot! All identities and backgrounds are welcome. Trivia questions cover a wide variety of sex and sexuality-related topics, so get ready to challenge yourself, learn something new, and have a good time. There will be PRIZES for the winning teams! A portion of each ticket will be donated to Rat City Roller Derby, Seattle's premier flat-track roller derby league.

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions.

Broaden Your Mind

Other Community Events to Enjoy!

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

December 12–15

Northwest Film Forum | Positive & Silence = Death ($7–$14 | in person)

Upon the global outbreak of the AIDS epidemic, director Rosa Von Praunheim set his sights on making films in direct response to the inaction of the powerful and the action of those directly affected by HIV/AIDS. Positive and Silence = Death, the first two parts of Von Praunheim’s AIDS Trilogy, focus on the lived experiences and reactions of the queer community in New York City as they fight against a local and national government that allowed thousands of people to die without a second thought.

December 14

Kremwerk | T4T: All Trans & Non-Binary Drag Show ($15 | in person)

T4T is the longest running by and for all transgender and non-binary produced and casted drag show in Seattle, a one of a kind celebration of trans drag artists. T4T is the place for trans folks to enjoy drag, enjoy gender euphoria, find community, and be with people who understand them.

December 27–28

Beacon Cinema | Scala!!! ($13 | in person)

A heartwarming documentary tribute to Scala Cinema—one of repertory cinema’s all-time greatest venues—SCALA!!! will keep your love of movies shining bright. During London's post-punk 1980s scene, Scala Cinema pushed the boundaries of convention with a diverse calendar covering all bases from sexploitation to horror, from martial arts to queer transgressions. SCALA!!! is a universal shout-out to cinema’s ability to inspire young minds and create a sense of community for outsiders—a place where everyone is welcome. Featuring interviews from fifty Scala alums and friends (including John Waters), over one hundred films in clip form, previously unseen vintage footage of Scala itself, and an original soundtrack by Barry Adamson (former bassist of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds), SCALA!!! is your ticket to cinematic paradise.

January 2

First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square (free | in person)

Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Art Walk is the longest running established art walk in the nation. Since the early 1960’s, Pioneer Square has provided a haven for Seattle’s artistic community, housing esteemed galleries, innovative exhibition spaces, and working artist studios alike.

January 8

Papaya Project | Sex Trivia ($10–$20 | in person)

This monthly event is the best way to learn about and celebrate pleasure, queerness, and the science of sex! We kick off the evening with a brief introduction, then dive right into sex trivia. Trivia teams consist of 4-5 people. You can bring your friends and make your own team, or show up and join/create a team on the spot! All identities and backgrounds are welcome. Trivia questions cover a wide variety of sex and sexuality-related topics, so get ready to challenge yourself, learn something new, and have a good time. There will be PRIZES for the winning teams! A portion of each ticket this month will be donated to Seattle's Chapter of Dykes on Bikes.

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions. 

Broaden Your Mind

Other Community Events to Enjoy!

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

September 21 – December 7

Consent Academy | Consent and Leadership Series ($300+ | online)

Consent and Leadership is a unique opportunity for leaders to deepen their understanding of consent, power, trauma, and accountability. It consists of 8 workshops and one optional lab, each exploring the knowledge, skills, and practices anyone who finds themselves in a position of influence or authority needs in order to foster a consensual space.

November 17

Pan Eros: Holes in Friends: an introduction to needle play ($30–$75 | in person)

Come learn the foundational skills needed for all levels of needle play, from mean/sadistic needles to decorative/artsy scenes to predicament play as well as  other pokie shenanigans. This class will focus on safety considerations, supplies, how to use them and where to get them and the technique on how to pierce someone by the end of class.

November 20

Papaya Project: Spicy Speed Dating for Queer Femmes and Thems ($15 | in person)

Looking to make new connections while exploring different perspectives on identity, relationships, sexuality, and pleasure? If you're a femme or non-binary queer person, this event is for you! Come together for a night of meeting new people, making friends, and maybe even finding a spicy spark or two (or three).

November 20

Lionesse: BJ Magic ($44 | online)

Join for a transformative online workshop where you’ll learn how to give your partners new levels of full-body pleasure and spine-tingling bliss. Discover how to tap into your own turn-on, so you enjoy BJs just as much as your partner—and feel joyful, confident and empowered every step of the way!

November 21

Three Dollar Bill Cinema: Queer Screenwriting Group (free | online)

Join us! Three Dollar Bill Cinema's Queer Screenwriting Group is a weekly community safe space for LGBTQ+ writers and filmmakers to work on creative projects and connect with other like-minded people in film. 

November 29

Lumberyard Bar: ABDL Night (free | in person)

On Friday November 29th the Lumber Yard Bar in Seattle will transform into the biggest and best diaper party in Washington! Come out and join us for Diapers and Drinks, an ABDL Night at the Lumber Yard Bar. This will be a night of diapers, delicious drinks, socializing, DJs, dancing, and more. Starting at 8pm the bar will officially switch over to an ABDL themed event and you can show up and wear whatever ABDL, Ageplay, or Kink attire your heart desires. We will have a space set up to hold your vanilla clothes for $5 (cash only) during the event as well as a private area set up in the venue for diaper changes. There will be diaper samples available and even a special ABDL themed drink the bar will be serving!

December 7

Kremwerk: Shit Box, PornHub Edition ($15–$20 | in person)

Drag Queens leak their sex tapes! Featuring:Shit Show's Viper Fengz and Peach and Funbox's Fran Zia, Ava Magnum, and Solana Solstice.

December 11

Papaya Project: Sex Trivia ($10–$20 | in person)

This monthly event is the best way to learn about and celebrate pleasure, queerness, and the science of sex! Trivia questions cover a wide variety of sex and sexuality-related topics, so get ready to challenge yourself, learn something new, and have a good time. 

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions.

Broaden Your Mind

Other Community Events to Enjoy!

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

September 21 – December 7

Consent Academy | Consent and Leadership Series ($300+ | in person)

Consent and Leadership is a unique opportunity for leaders to deepen their understanding of consent, power, trauma, and accountability. It consists of 8 workshops and one optional lab, each exploring the knowledge, skills, and practices anyone who finds themselves in a position of influence or authority needs in order to foster a consensual space.

October 10 – 20

Seattle Queer Film Festival ($150+ | in person and online)

Seattle Queer Film Festival has been an important part of the Seattle queer film community since 1996, and has remained the largest of its kind in the PNW. Since then the festival has expanded to intentionally showcase stories reflecting the vast spectrums and intersections of our queer communities. 

October 19

Pan Eros | Seduction ($60 | in person)

It’s time for Seattle’s sexiest Halloween party! Gallery Erato is preparing to host Seduction: Masquerade of Shadows—a night of music, dancing, ambient performances, and the hottest costumes to make it out of the bedroom! Seduction this year offers two floors of Halloween revelry. Step into our parlor upstairs for a delightfully spooky party. You’ll rub elbows with creatures that go bump in the night (don’t worry, they’re on their best behavior) while roaming a fantastically macabre collection of art specifically curated for the season. If you’re feeling bold, head downstairs into the Vampire’s Lair. Bewitching beats will keep you dancing, and our bar will be mixing up the perfect cocktails and mocktails.

October 25–26

Emerald City Trapeze Arts | Carnevolar ($50–$150 | in person)

Prepare for a Halloween night of spine-chilling thrills at Carnevolar XII, where the eerie meets the extraordinary. As darkness descends and the witching hour approaches, Emerald City Trapeze transforms into a dark carnival of the bizarre, featuring world-class flying trapeze, aerial, and circus acts. Deep in the shadows, a powerful coven weaves magic in the name of vengeance, defying gravity and mortality itself. Witness jaw-dropping aerial performances that will send shivers down your spine, as trapeze artists soar through the night like restless spirits, twisting and turning in fleeting glimpses.

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to possible other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions.

Broaden Your Mind

Other Community Events to Enjoy!

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

September 14 

Circus Etc. Cabaret | Sans Solos ($25–$40 | in person)

In the final installment of the Circus Etc season: “Sans Solos” puts acrobatic collaboration in the spotlight. In “Sans Solos”, artists from the SANCA and ECTA staff and the region will perform new work in the form of duos, trios, and groups. With its first onstage appearance, the Group and Banquine Acrobatics collective will grace the stage with swinging, flipping, and towering threehighs.

September 19–October 5

HumpFest ($25 | in person)

We're making HUMP! history in 2024 with another all-new lineup featuring 25 MORE brand-new, adult short films, and there's something for everyone in the second half of this year's offerings! You'll experience smokin' hot paranormal encounters, a mind-bending space carnival, spine-tingling ASMR, all the thermal eye candy you can eat, and so much more. It's double the sex, double the kink, (double the pizza?), and double the FUN!

September 20 – 21

Kremwerk | Kremfest ($24–$48 | in person)

We're thrilled to welcome you back for the 7th annual Kremfest—a two-day celebration of cutting-edge electronic music! This year's festival brings together an exciting mix of local and international DJs, producers, and artists, showcasing a diverse range of electronic music genres.

September 21 – December 7

Consent Academy | Consent and Leadership Series ($300+ | in person)

Consent and Leadership is a unique opportunity for leaders to deepen their understanding of consent, power, trauma, and accountability. It consists of 8 workshops and one optional lab, each exploring the knowledge, skills, and practices anyone who finds themselves in a position of influence or authority needs in order to foster a consensual space.

September 27 – October 5

Theatre Off Jackson | Hamlet, a Literary Burlesque ($25+ | in person)

Noveltease Theatre, Seattle’s premier literary burlesque company, invites you to avenge a murder most foul in their hauntingly tantalizing production of Hamlet. In this carnal and bloody adaptation of the Shakespearean drama, a young Hamlet knows that literary burlesque is just the thing to catch the conscience of the king.

October 3

First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square (free | in person)

Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Art Walk is the longest running established art walk in the nation. Since the early 1960’s, Pioneer Square has provided a haven for Seattle’s artistic community, housing esteemed galleries, innovative exhibition spaces, and working artist studios alike.

October 10 – 20

Seattle Queer Film Festival ($150+ | in person and online)

Seattle Queer Film Festival has been an important part of the Seattle queer film community since 1996, and has remained the largest of its kind in the PNW. Since then the festival has expanded to intentionally showcase stories reflecting the vast spectrums and intersections of our queer communities. 

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to possible other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions.

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Other Community Events to Enjoy!

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

August 17

Pan Eros: Mermaid and Agura Ties ($60 | in person)

The mermaid and the agura are both beautiful and distinct lower body ties that each have their own possibilities for play. Using demos and hands-on portions, students will learn how to tie suspension-worthy versions of both ties. They will learn how to load the mermaid in a suspension and how to transform the agura into an ebi on the floor and in a partial. Bottoms will take away options to increase sustainability, such as adding more support, and knowledge of common body sensations.

August 18

Sex Positive World: Sexy Intersections - Anti-Oppression and Sex Positivity ($0–25 | online)

This class helps us all think about the many power dynamics that affect us when we interact in sex positive community. This is a core class in SPW for all of us wanting to learn more about how we show up/speak up/receive feedback from others when we share space together. It’s a good space for beginners who are eager to learn as well as for experienced community members who want more tools and techniques to navigate sexy spaces well.

August 20

Papaya Project: Seattle Sexuality Professionals Meet-Up (free | in person)

Are you a Sexuality Educator, Counselor, Therapist, or other sexuality-related professional living in Seattle? Do you want to connect with other people in your field, brainstorm future collaborations, or just have a space to collectively decompress? Join us for this monthly community meet-up! This month's gathering will be hosted by one of our beloved community members at her home in South Seattle (near Seward Park).

August 24

SeaPAH: Jockstraps and Glitter (free | in person)

The Seattle Sisters of Perpetual indulgence, Abbey of Saint Joan and Quake Rugby RFC are having their annual fundraising kickball match, and all of SEA-PAHs good little pets have been invited to cause chaos on the field! The audience can pay to have our pets strip the players of their clothes, slather them in sunscreen, and much more.

August 30 – September 2

Diadem Events and Yes Mi'Lady present: FUCK! ($69–$150 | in person)

Diadem and Yes Mi’Lady are partnering to bring you something special again this fall! The Femdom UnConference Kamp (FUCK!) will be a chance to teach, to learn, and to gather and play amid a community of Femdoms and those who love them. An unconference is a participant-driven skill-share on a community level. Instead of having specific presenters and a regimented schedule, attendees will have a chance to learn from one another in an informal setting. Any topic is on the table! Enjoy a whole weekend of camping or purchase a day pass. Food and dungeon space on Saturday and Sunday are included with tickets. Add-ons for parking and campsites are also available. Note: this is a vetted event.

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to possible other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions.

Broaden Your Mind

Other Community Events to Enjoy!

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

August 6

Sex Positive World - The Pleasure Talk ($0–$25 | online)

This class builds upon skills learned using these tools, and offers an updated framework created by and for our Sex Positive community. You can use The Pleasure Talk in your own relationships, at our events, and anywhere you find yourself in intimate connections with others.

August 11

Yes Mi'Lady Picnic and Play ($25 | in person, vetting required)

The weather is warm and the sun is slated to shine. What could be better than getting together with our femme-domme community for a little outdoor picnic and play? This casual bring-your-own event will be an afternoon of shenanigans and fun times. We have a giant lawn to cavort on and all sorts of play are allowed! August's event also includes a human fox hunt! Bring your own picnic basket, food, beverages (per venue request, please bring a reusable water bottle and limit single use plastics), blankets, camp chairs, and toys (human or otherwise) and come socialize, engage in shenanigans of all sorts, and play on the lawn for an afternoon!

August 17

Pan Eros: Mermaid and Agura Ties ($60 | in person)

The mermaid and the agura are both beautiful and distinct lower body ties that each have their own possibilities for play. Using demos and hands-on portions, students will learn how to tie suspension-worthy versions of both ties. They will learn how to load the mermaid in a suspension and how to transform the agura into an ebi on the floor and in a partial. Bottoms will take away options to increase sustainability, such as adding more support, and knowledge of common body sensations.

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to possible other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions. 

Broaden Your Mind

Other Community Events to Enjoy!

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

May 30–August 8

Consent Academy: Consent and Leadership Summer Series ($300+ | online)

Consent and Leadership is a unique opportunity for leaders to deepen their understanding of consent, power, trauma, and accountability. It consists of 8 workshops and one optional lab, each exploring the knowledge, skills, and practices anyone who finds themselves in a position of influence or authority needs in order to foster a consensual space.

July 19

Beacon Cinema - Ask Any Buddy ($13 | in person)

ASK ANY BUDDY is a throbbing feature-length fever-dream collage of real desire, cruising, and fucking. The piece uses fragments from 126 theatrical feature films spanning the years 1968-1986 to create a kaleidoscopic day in the life snapshot of urban gay culture in the era — or at least how it looked in the movies.

July 22 (every Monday through August)

Emerald City Trapeze Arts - Beginner Shibari ($25 | in person)

In this foundational session, students will learn fundamental ties and techniques to begin their rope journey. Though fundamental, these techniques can be combined in uncountable ways to produce elaborate shapes and scenarios. Besides learning technical skills, we will focus on rope bondage as a movement and acrobatic art, with emphasis on flow, aesthetics, and partner connection.

July 22

Stoup Capitol Hill - Board Gayme Night (free | in person)

A weekly meetup for the LGBTQIA+ community hosted by Seattle Gaymers. 

July 27

Kremwerk - Midwest Princexx - A Chappell Roan Drag Show ($15 | in person)

Calling all the Pink Pony Girls!Join us at Timbre Room to honor our favorite artists’ favorite artist: Chappell Roan! You can see not THE Chappell but FIVE sort-of Chappells!

July 27

Pan Eros - And All About that Ass: Anal Play 101 ($15 | in person)

Anal play can be a wonderful experience that can deepen your understanding of your own body and what turns you on. Unfortunately, we are fed Puritanical messages that sex involving your butt is dirty, unnatural, and taboo. In this class, Nyx will bust these myths and share tips on how to make anal exploration fulfilling and worthwhile. We will look at toys specifically designed for the task, lubricants, books and more.

August 6

Sex Positive World - The Pleasure Talk ($0–$25 | online)

This class builds upon skills learned using these tools, and offers an updated framework created by and for our Sex Positive community. You can use The Pleasure Talk in your own relationships, at our events, and anywhere you find yourself in intimate connections with others.

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to possible other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions.