Swing Classes
Legion Hall (upstairs auditorium, 2205 Commercial @ E. 6th Ave., Vancouver, BC), 11:00 am–1:00 pm (two 1-hour classes) / $100 per class series (8 week series; or $15 drop-in — runs through November 5)
West Coast Swing — 11:00 am–12:00 noon: Building off of the family of swing dances, West Coast Swing is playful and slinky. This class will teach you the basic step (sugar push), under arm turn, left side pass, front tuck turn, and whip. 8 weeks, no class October 8. Instructor: Michel Guimond
Lindy/Swing — 12:00 noon–1:00 pm: A cousin to West Coast, this flavour of swing is sometimes referred to as a street dance, due to its improvisational and social nature. Instructor: Pomona Lake
Vancouver Puppy Mosh
PumpJack Pub (1167 Davie St., Vancouver, BC), 2:00–4:00 pm
Whether you are going to romp, socialize or just explore, come on out and have some fun! A mosh is an opportunity for pups and Handlers to get together and socialize. You’ll find pups romping around, playing with toys and having an all around blast while Handlers socialize and play with the puppies. Always remember puppy gear is admired but never required! WAGS!
Vancouver Rubbermen
PumpJack Pub (1167 Davie St., Vancouver, BC), 2:00–5:00 pm
We have the demos going again in the back of Pumpjack… the vac-tower, sleepsack, straightjackets, and some rubber to try out. If you’re curious about any of this, want to come socialize with like-minded pervs, or help the VRM guys out, come join us. Van-PAH will be moshing in the main room, we’ll be behind the curtains in the back *evil grin*
Northwest Bears Board Meeting
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 3:30–5:30 pm
Members are encouraged to attend.
Northwest Bears Potluck
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave., Seattle), 6:30–8:00 pm (buffet setup @ 6:00 pm)
This is the club’s monthly potluck and fellowship, bring one main dish, side dish, appetizer or dessert for min of 12 people. Share your favorite dish! Entry is free to all paid club members with meal item, guests always welcome (free for 3 visits/meal item encouraged, after that membership fees required or $5 at door w/meal item).
Tacoma Newbie Munch
Round Table Pizza (7921 S Hosmer St. Suite A, Tacoma), 7:00–8:30 pm
The Tacoma Newbie Munch is host once a month on the first Saturday. It’s open to all adults, relaxed atmosphere geared toward beginners to the kink and BDSM community or new people to the Tacoma Area. We cover a cycle of 6 to 8 rotating topics presented by identified leaders in the community.
This month: “Sexual Identities, Gender Identities, & Role Identities... Oh My!”, presented by TBD
Bear Bust
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 7:30–10:00 pm
Tribal: TABOOErickson Theatre Off Broadway (1524 Harvard Ave., Seattle), 6:00–8:00 pm / $15 (free for SML members)
The next edition of SML Tribal is nearly too hot handle! We’re proud to present TABOO with guest presenter, the one and only Mollena Williams, The Perverted Negress. If you’re familiar with her, then you know what you’re in for; if you aren’t, then you better come see what all the fuss is about. She’s sure to get under your skin and into your head with her class on Taboo Play and Working Through Extremes. This special edition of Tribal is open to all members of the Leather community! Get your edgiest kink on with this dynamic speaker, writer, actress, BDSM Educator, Storyteller, International Ms Leather 2010 and Ms. San Francisco Leather 2009. If you have ever had a scene that lured you with the promise of edgy intensity, but wondered if you could handle the situation before, during or afterward, this discussion is for you! We will explore the reasons some people enjoy play that is very edgy psychologically, emotionally. and physically, and how you can go about making that fantasy a reality. Inherent in this discussion is the level of responsibility of both/all partners, how to manage risk, and how you can support your partner in the aftermath. Edgy play can be hot, and we will look at ways to avoid some common pitfalls, as well as how to recover with grace and honor when things go off of the planned path.
Please Be Advised: Some highly controversial scenes (i.e. racial or incest play, weaponry, etc.) will be discussed. Please do not attend if these are outside of your comfort zone.
Stomptown Country Western Dance
Duke’s Bar & Grill (14601 SE Division, Portland), 8:00–11:00 pm / $5 (free before 9:00 pm)
We’re meeting at Duke’s Country Bar on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday. They’re even setting aside some space just for us!
Two-Step, Waltz, WCS, Shadow and more. Line dance lesson @ 8:00 pm.
CC’s Fetish Night
CC Attle’s (1701 E. Olive Way, Seattle), 8:00 pm–2:00 am
Fetish Night on the first Saturday of every month. Drink specials for everyone in gear (L.U.R.E. — Leather, Uniforms, Rubber, Etc. or “What would the Village People wear?”). Also Pups, Furries, and all other fetishes are welcome. You must be in three substantial pieces of gear to get the specials — that means footwear, pants, shorts, shirt, jacket, vest, tank top (I think you get the idea), and for subs and pups: paws, tails, collar and leash, hoods, etc. VJ Andy will also be on from 8:00 to close, playing video music to suit the night, and he’ll take any request you’d like to see played during Fetish Night. Separate entry line for folks in gear.
This month: For October, since Halloween is at the end of the month, we’ve decided to switch it up a bit. So this months theme is.... The Circus! What circus performer or act do you have a fetish for? Come dressed as them! The Ring Master – Strongman - High wire performer - Animal trainer - or even a Clown. Mild or wild, let’s be creative and have some fun. Other fetish attire is always acceptable and welcome if this months theme just isn’t your thing. Suspension Bondage Demo by Jeremy Southerland. Coat check managed by Knights of Mantra — Jet Chapter.
Vancouver Dungeon
Maritime Labour Center (1880 Triumph St., Vancouver, BC), 8:00 pm–1:00 am (play party) / $20 (MVK membership required)
MVK Dungeon Parties are always a night full of fun, socializing, and hot scenes. Not to be missed! MVK is held in an accessible space, features gender neutral bathrooms, and has absolutely no dress code. MVK prides itself on being a welcoming place for people of all experience levels, from those of us who are brand new to those of us who have decades of experience. Remember, MVK has a Greeter. If you are new and still have questions, or just want someone to chat with as you first walk in, please ask for our Greeter and she would be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have.
Blood, Sweat, and Queers
DARKThe Center for Sex Positive Culture is closed, pending a move to a new location.
Underwear Party — Stripped
Seattle Eagle (314 E. Pike St., Seattle), 9:00 pm–3:00 am / $7 ($5 before 11:00 pm)
DJ Dana Dub. A clothes check will be available.
Border Riders Motorcycle Club Seattle Day Run
Knights of Mantra-Jet Chapter Board and Members Meetings
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 2:00–4:00 pm
Board meeting at 2:00 pm, general members meeting at 3:00.
Masters And slaves Together (MAsT) Salem Meeting
Salem, OR, 3:30–5:30 pm
MAsT: Salem is a pansexual group that meets monthly for education about, discussion of, and support in power exchange relationships. If you would like to attend, make a point of introducing yourself to either SilentType or LilMissAnjelle. If we don’t know you, it’s almost certain you won’t be invited. We try to respect the privacy of our fellow attendees. It is not a “drop in” event, so please do arrive no later than the end of the gathering time. If that is not possible for you, please wait for the next meeting. If you would like to bring a snack (for yourself or to share) or drinks (for yourself or to share) feel free to do so. Location details will be provided when we respond to the RSVP’ed folks. Regarding RSVP: We try to respond to RSVPs no later than a week before the meeting. If you RSVP in the last week before the meeting, please send a message as well because we will probably be more sporadic in checked to be sure that everyone is attended to. Included in the RSVP response will be the topic and the location. Our meeting will be set up as follows: 3:30–4:00 gathering time, 4:00–5:00 discussion, 5:00–5:30 visiting time.
Waltz Classes (Levels 1 and 2)
Century Ballroom West Hall (915 E Pine 2nd floor, Seattle), 4:00–5:00 pm and 5:00–6:00 pm / $55 per class (4 weeks)
Instructors: Dean & Hallie. Drop-ins ($15) are allowed if you have already taken the class and the class is out of balance (lead/follow) in your favor. Runs through through October 9.
Bondage is the Point
DARKThe Center for Sex Positive Culture is closed, pending a move to a new location.
West Coast Swing Classes (Levels 1, 2c, and 3)
Century Ballroom (915 E Pine 2nd floor, Seattle), 6:30–9:30 pm / $55 per class (4 weeks)
Beginner level class @ 6:30 pm, Level 2a @ 7:30 pm, and Level 3 @ 8:30 pm. Instructors: Katie & Ben. Drop-ins ($15) are allowed if you have already taken the class and the class is out of balance (lead/follow) in your favor. Runs through October 11.
Portland Leather Alliance Board Meeting
Hobo’s (120 NW 3rd Ave., Portland), 6:00 pm (dinner) 7:00–9:00 pm (meeting)
Portland Leather Alliance Board Meetings are open, wheelchair-accessible meetings where everyone is welcome! Please come to meet fellow members, voice opinions, ask questions, and hear community news. Membership is only $10 per year.
All Ears
Cal Anderson Park (Capitol Hill, Seattle), 6:30–8:00 pm
Wag your tails down to Cal Anderson Park for a recurring discussion about puppy play and community outreach. Got a great event idea you would like to develop? Want to talk about ways we could create more conversation between members and reach out to new ones? Come on down and join us!
Border Riders Motorcycle Club Portland Meet-n-Greet
Eagle Portland (835 N Lombard, Portland), 7:00–9:00 pm
Puddletown Squares: C2 Night
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (111 NE 80th St. [Greenlake], Seattle), 7:00–9:00 pm / $7 ($5 for Puddletown members)
C2 dancing.
Rain City Jacks
DARKThe Center for Sex Positive Culture is closed, pending a move to a new location.
Bearaoke
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Bearaoke is hosted by Jonathan Jones. It is a fun-filled night of karaoke performances by our own Bears, visiting Bears, their friends, and partners. Jonathan also hosts a more general audiences karaoke at the Cuff on Thursday nights.
Bear Hump
Steamworks Seattle (1520 Summit Ave., Seattle), 1:00–7:00 pm / locker rental and membership required
A mid-week gathering of furry men, second Wednesday of the month.
Rosetown Ramblers Beginner/Mainstream Class
Ankeny Street Studio (Ankeny St. & SE 9th Ave., Portland), 7:00–9:00 pm / $100 for full series
Over this 12 to 16-week session, we will be learning Basic and Mainstream levels. Mainstream level dancing is the beginning level of square dance and will get you started down this addictive path. The cost for the complete session is $100 total. What you need to know:
• No dress code; come as you are
• Smooth-soled shoes are easiest, but not required
• All are welcome — bring a friend or 4!
• Park in the lot on Ankeny, or on the street, not in the lot that faces Sandy Blvd.
• No partner necessary
• Each week builds on the last
Oregon Bears Board Meeting
Our House of Portland (2727 SE Alder, Portland), 7:00–9:00 pm
The monthly meeting of the Oregon Bears Board of Directors happens on the first Wednesday of every month and is open for Club Members to come.
Squares Across the Border: C2 Workshop
Britannia Community Centre 55+ (1661 Napier St., Vancouver, BC), 7:00–9:00 pm / $170 for 13 weeks ($15 drop-in)
Instructor: Nicky Hood. Runs 13 weeks, through December 7.
Masters And slaves Together (MAsT) Seattle
DARKThe Center for Sex Positive Culture is closed, pending a move to a new location.
Rain Country Line Dancing
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave., Seattle), 7:00–9:30 pm with lessons @ 8:00 pm
Lessons: Out Like That + Where’s Amarillo review / Instructor: Sheba / DJ: Jim
In addition to the scheduled dance lesson, we will do walkthroughs and mini-reviews of anything needed. Bring your own snacks if you want them (or order bar food at the bar); no outside beverages, though. Be sure to tip the instructor and DJ; they are volunteers.
Thursday–Saturday, October 6–8
Fist Fest East
Parliament House (1250 Gordon Hwy, Augusta, GA) / $120
Parliament Resort is nestled on ten floral, semi-tropical acres in historic Augusta, GA, and boasts of being the world’s largest all-male gay resort. The resort has 70 rooms, a lusciously landscaped, clothing optional pool, hot tub, steam room and four playrooms. The Pig Pen, which is set up just for us pigs, is well equipped with several slings, lots of benches and tables, crosses, prison bars, and a shower. There are no touch-up facilities. You must purchase your weekend pass before reserving your room. Then when you call the resort, give them your invoice number. Passes and room deposits are refundable up to 30 days prior to the event.
If you’d like to soak up some genuine Southern hospitality, there’s lots to see and do, like taking a riverboat tour down the majestic Savannah River, or just stroll along its banks on the River Walk in downtown Augusta. If you’ve always wanted to experience what life on a real southern plantation was like, visit Redcliff Plantation, just outside Augusta in South Carolina. Highlights of the weekend include:
• Our Friday Night Cocktail Party hosted by the guys in the Campground! The guys lay out a great spread, and then ferry us back and forth in their golf carts! It’s lots of fun and a real hoot!
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Educational opportunities like the Fisting Refresher by Larry; Advanced Concepts; and our Ask-the-Doctor discussion.
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And of course, there’s The Pig Pen!
Cigar Bear Night North
Stogies n Hops (526 164th St SW, Lynnwood), 5:00–10:00 pm
The first social as we head into the fall season, and the 12th Northern Edition Social since inception. We’re almost 1 year old! Wahoo!
PDX Queer Munch
Radio Room (1101 NE Alberta, Portland), 6:30–8:30 pm
This munch is for anyone who identifies as queer and their partners. By queer, we mean gay men, lesbians, fags, dykes, bisexuals, pansexuals, and polysexuals along with transfolk, those who are genderqueer, gender flexible, gender fluid, and gender fuckers. If the word queer feels like home for part of you or all of you, you are welcome. And when we say “partner” we mean everything from play partners to life partners. The Portland Queer Munch will happen every month on the first or second Thursday (depending on scheduling options).
The space is wheelchair accessible and the menu has lots of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options (and all clearly labeled!). There is plenty of free street parking and the 72 bus will drop you off within a block of The Radio Room. The munch will meet on the main floor instead of in the lounge areas so that we won’t be limited to 21+. This does mean that we can’t be too demonstrative about our kink so as not to scare off their other patrons, but the venue is completely aware of what our group is about and is happy to have us there! Please buy something to support the venue so that they’ll keep having us back. They do know that not everyone will be ordering food/eating full meals, but please do get a drink or a snack. Bottomless coffee is $2, and an order of fries is $3, to give you an idea of the prices.
Seattle girls of Leather Membership Meeting
Ingersoll Gender Center (517 E Pike St., Seattle), 7:00–8:00 pm
We are a group of self-identified Leathergirls. Membership is not limited by race, creed, orientation or gender; however, an identification of Leathergirl is essential. A girl-heart is an individual self-identity. Seattle girls of Leather is a unique and powerful group of individuals! Our solidarity and commonality is found in our understanding that the definition of Leathergirl involves who you are and not just how you play. Meeting is open to members, prospective members, and invited guests. Get here early to find parking and grab a cup of coffee at the Kaladi Brothers.
This month: TBD
Workshop: Demystifying STIs and Safer Sex
Location TBD ( Seattle), 7:00–8:00 pm / $15 ($10 in advance, link for advance purchase TBD)
Whether you’re new to sex or jumping back into dating, having good information about sex and the related health concerns is important. What is Safer Sex and how can we make it fun and easy to incorporate into our romantic and playful encounters? Prepare to learn: how to decide what Safer Sex protocols are for you; an overview of available supplies (as well as how to make your own in emergencies); when and how to easily bring up “the talk”; and how to make Safer Sex sexy! We will focus on solid facts about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and dispelling the stigmas that are often attached to these infections so you can make informed and rational decisions regarding your health. All sexes, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, relationship orientations welcome and celebrated. Attendance is limited to 40 people.
PCAN Nude Drawing
For location (Vancouver, BC), contact Brian at
(604) 251-1429 or
funvan@shaw.ca, 7:00–9:00 pm (doors @ 6:30 pm)
Pacific-Canadian Association of Nudists Nude Life Drawing event is a male-only drawing session where the model and the artists are naked!
Puddletown Squares: Mainstream & Plus Night
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (111 Northeast 80th St.; [Greenlake], Seattle), 7:00–9:00 pm / $7 ($5 for Puddletown members)
Vancouver Timberline Dance Society Dance
St. Paul’s Anglican Church (1130 Jervis St., Vancouver, BC), 7:00–9:30 pm / $10 donation
Tush Push or Two Step? The choice is up to you. Join us at Vancouver’s newest venue for LGBT dance. We’ll teach you at the beginning of the session and give you an opportunity to dance and hone your skills. All you have to do is show up… there’s always a partner available for you. It’s easy, fun, and most of all gives you chance to meet new people and support your community. A portion of your donation at the door goes to help a Loving Spoonful in Vancouver.
This week: TBD (often not available until Wednesday)
Heads to the Center Club Night
Milwaukie Grange (12015 SE 22nd Ave., Milwaukie, OR), 7:30–9:30 pm
Advanced dancing. Contact Scott Phillips (
scottp@aracnet.com) ahead of time to confirm that a square will be there.
Leather Thursdays
Hawks PDX (234 SE Grand Ave., Portland) / $12 (day membership + locker)
Wear your leather and fetish gear! Leather movies! Plus 10% off all leather and fetish items and toys including violet wands, sounds, restraints, dildos, cock rings, and more!
Friday–Sunday, October 7–9
Seattle Leather Daddy & Daddy’s Boy Contest Weekend
Various locations in Seattle
Contest judges are local to the Seattle area, and include one judge drawn from the general membership of Seattle Men in Leather who is neither a member of the Board of Directors nor a former Seattle Leather Daddy or Seattle Daddy’s Boy titleholder. Contest scoring also includes an audience vote on each title, enabling our leather community to have a direct say in its representatives. The Seattle Leather Daddy and Seattle Daddy’s Boy titleholders are expected to participate in several club fundraisers during the year, and they are encouraged to do additional fundraising events of their own. The titleholders are not expected to compete at regional, national, or international contests, and they may not hold another leather title during their year.
American Brotherhood Weekend
Various locations in Chicago / $125 (
purchase online, single event tickets also available)
Friday: Registration @ Touché (6412 N Clark St.), 5:00–10:00 pm
Contestant Introductions @ Touché, 10:00 pm
Dungeon Space @ LRA (address limited to registrants), 9:00 pm–2:00 am
Saturday: Eye Openers/Continental Breakfast @ Touché, 11:00 am–1:30 pm
American Brotherhood Contest (part 1) @ Leather Archives & Museum (6418N N Greenview Ave.), 1:30–5:00 pm
Dungeon Master Night @ Touché, 5:00 pm–5:00 am
Dungeon Space @ LRA, 9:00 pm–2:00 am
Sunday: ABW Brunch @ Touché, 11:00 am–2:00 pm
American Brotherhood Contest (part 2) @ Leather Archives & Museum, 2:00–4:30 pm
Celebration Dinner @ Touché, 4:30–10:00pm
Bears & A Brew Dinner
The Fox & Hounds (217 NW 2nd Ave., Portland), 5:00–7:00 pm
Cuff Country
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 7:00 pm (door) 7:15 pm (lesson) 8:00–10:00 pm (open dancing) / cover after 9:00 pm (no cover on Fridays with Rain Country membership card)
Lesson: Basic Two-Step and Waltz Across Texas line dance / Instructor: Klint & Ruby / DJ: Kate
First Friday is our intro night, with 30 minutes of beginning two-step instruction and a popular line dance.
Leather, Cigars, and Scotch — First Fridays at the Eagle Portland
Eagle Portland (835 N Lombard, Portland), 8:30–12:00 midnight
A social event with a leather, scotch and cigar theme. A mix of all things masculine! Come down to the Eagle on the first Friday of each month to socialize, smoke (on the back patio), and enjoy discounted pours of Scotch! Hosted by Brent Seeley, Mr. Oregon State Leather 2009. This is not a fundraising event, just a get-together for those who want to usher in the weekend enjoying the finer complexities of smoke, Scotch, and cowhide.
Fetish Night
OutWest Bar (5401 California Ave. SW., Seattle), 9:00 pm–2:00 am
The First Friday equals Fetish Night at OutWest! Everyone is welcome! Fetish Gear optional! Fetish Gear is welcomed with no judgment! Regular attire is welcome and usually not judged as well Just kidding… we want all to feel welcome and comfortable here OutWest! Fetish Night is still finding its footing so come and help it to become a footprint! Richard on cock*tails and Dj Bränn on music! Mever a cover!
Steamworks Fetish Friday
Steamworks Seattle (1520 Summit Ave., Seattle), 10:00 pm–2:00 am
DJ Mar$ell spins for Fetish night! Put on your leather, grab your paddles, and get down here for some kinky fun; $5 off in fetish gear or with toys.
Club Night
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave., Seattle)
No cover for leather, bear, motorcycle club, rodeo association, or country-western dance club members with membership card or club colors, or with Steamworks card.
Swing Classes
DARKNo class on October 8.
Whip Enthusiasts Group
DARKThe Center for Sex Positive Culture is closed, pending a move to a new location.
Self-Bondage Enthusiasts Group
DARKThe Center for Sex Positive Culture is closed, pending a move to a new location.
High Protocol Service Workshop
The House of Fyre is well-known for the elegance and precision of their High Protocol Service. This month, we are sharing our secrets and training you! If learning High Protocol Service in any capacity has ever interested you, this is the perfect workshop. High Protocol is an intense level of service and performance that demonstrates Dominant/submissive service of food and beverage. It allows the submissive to give service to very specific levels of performance, and allows the Dominant to receive service in a formal way intended to feature the power exchange dynamic. We will teach food and drink presentation and service. This intensive workshop is designed for both Tops wishing to learn how to train High Protocol, as well as for bottoms wishing to learn how to serve. Single attendees are absolutely welcome (both Tops and bottoms), so don’t hesitate to come on your own. This intensive is hands-on, which means we will have practice, food and beverage work, and opportunities to actually practice service! Please come prepared to participate and be aware that it is likely there will be service interaction with others in the class. Please dress in attire you feel comfortable serving or receiving service in.
Advanced registration required. This is a private event that is not open to the public. All attendees must purchase registration in advance. Space is limited for both Dominant and submissive/server spots and we recommend registering early due to the popularity of this event in the past. We have sold out each time we hold this workshop. Cost includes food and drinks during service time. We will serve coffee, tea, and comparable foods. Guests will also receive a 50% off coupon for that night’s Fetish Night event.
Puppy Mosh and Board Meeting
Cuff Complex dance bar, 2:00–4:30 pm (mosh) 4:30–5:30 pm (board meeting)
It's time for our monthly open mosh! Come and pounce your fellow pups and handlers in the mats!
Owners & Slaves Discussion Group
King County Library/Lake Forest Branch (Lake Forest Park Town Center, below Third Place Books), 3:00–5:00 pm
Owner/slave Group meetings and events are open to anyone who is at least 18 years old and has an interest in Owner/slave relationships, Master/slave relationships, Ownership/property relationships, or other Power Differential relationships that are entered into by consenting adults as a lifestyle choice. One need not be in a relationship to attend. Each month we have a topic to facilitate discussion. We do not expect that the discussion will stay on topic and it rarely does.
Puddletown Squares Dance
DARKNo dance listed on Puddletown calendar, presumed cancelled.
Portland Leathermen Potluck
Private home in/near Portland, 4:00–6:00 pm TBD
Open to both members and non-members. Meet for food and camaraderie. Bring a potluck dish to share.
Rosetown Ramblers 2nd Saturday Dance
Milwaukie Grange (12015 SE 22nd Ave., Milwaukie, OR), 4:30–6:00 pm (Advanced) 7:00–9:30 pm (Mainstream and Plus dancing) / $11 ($9 for PAC members)
Come join us for a night of social dancing! This is our monthly chance to get together, show off our skills, brush up our moves that may have gotten rusty and enjoy each other’s company. We have occasional potlucks at 6pm, so watch the calendar to come eat with us! Caller: Scott Amspoker
Seattle Leather Daddy & Daddy’s Boy Contest
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave., Seattle), 6:00 pm (door) 7:00–9:00 pm (contest) / $10
Hosted by Sylvia O’Stayformore and Honey Bucket. Entertainment provided by Bacon Strip.
Stomptown Country Western Dance
Norse Hall (111 NE 11th Ave., Portland), 7:00 pm (lessons) 8:00–11:00 pm (dancing) / $10
Stomptown is a country-western dance for Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Bi, Trans, Queer & Gay-friendly dancers of all dance abilities, beginner to advanced; singles, couples, groups. Our goal is fun dancing and socializing in a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment! Full bar. Giddy-up and spread the word!
This week: 7:00 pm — TBD review
7:10 pm — Intermediate couples dance
7:45 pm — Beginning Two-Step
Leather, Levi & Bear Social
Rumors Cabaret (1119 Railroad Ave., Bellingham), 7:30–10:30 pm (social)
Monthly gathering of men who like leather, kink, and unabashed masculinity.
Bear & Cub Gathering
Local Lounge (3536 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Portland), 8:00–11:00 pm
Bears, Cubs, Otters, Grizzlies & Friends are all welcomed at our monthly Bear & Cub Gathering. The friendly handsome staff at the Local Lounge will there for us pouring chill taps and great cocktails to help us all beat the heat and enjoy our friendships! No cover, no attitude, basic bear fun!
Bearracuda
Bossanova Ballroom (722 E. Burnside, Portland), 9:00 pm–late / $10 ($6 before 10:00 pm)
DJs Del Stamp and Matt Stands
Underwear Party
Seattle Eagle (314 E. Pike St., Seattle), 9:00 pm–3:00 am / $8 ($6 before 10:00 pm)
Clothes check will be provided. DJ TBD.
Sin City Rubber Fest
Club 8x6 (1775 Haro St., Vancouver, BC), 9:00 pm–3:00 am / $20 (
in advance)
Are you ready for a full night of latex-lovin’ kinky fun as Sin City Fetish Night returns to Club 8x6, Vancouver’s only full-time sex-positive venue? Ultra strict dress code which is guaranteed to give rubber lovers a luscious latex orgasm! GLBTQ+ / Straight / Couples / Singles / Cross-Dress . Hardcore Regulars / Newbies / All Welcome! Sin City loves everybody, and no matter who you are, what age, orientaation or body type you are, you will feel comfortable joining in our kinky crowd, which is a big extended family and community of like-minded kinksters! Non-stop dance party with the Sin City Crew: DJs Pandemonium and R-Lex keeping the vibe explosive all night long. Legendary latex Sin City babe Evilyn13 running the coat check and serving up sass. High energy social atmosphere from beginning to end. Absolutely zero unauthorized photography. This party is off the grid, so you can fully express your wildest sexual persona in safety.
Latex mandatory! All attendees must be wearing minimum one piece of rubber clothing or they will be denied entry. Anything from a latex bow tie or bikini to full enclosure to gloves to tops to bottoms. Rubber wear is a must at this event! No exceptions! NOT PERMITTED: Plain jeans, plain cargo pants, plain briefs or boxers, plain t-shirts, plain suits, or plain work wear. Absolutely no street or casual wear! Full nudity is permitted at this event (so long as one piece of rubber attire is still being worn!) SUGGESTED ATTIRE: Includes but is certainly not limited to — vinyl, pvc, leather, rubber, bondage, straps, chaps, fetish goth, cyber, military, fetish fantasy, medical, uniform, armour, drag/cross-dress, body paint, lingerie, kilt, puppy & pony play, glitterslut, genderfuck, or any other risque kinky creation your perverted little mind can dream up! Bring your toys and accessories! Dildos, strap-ons, and latex toys of all types highly encouraged. This is a full scale sex-positive party! Full scale kink party production providing Sin City’s trademark over the top electric atmosphere.
Furfuck: Bear & Cub Party
Hawks PDX (234 SE Grand Ave., Portland), 10:00 pm–6:00 am / $18 (day membership + locker; $7 lockers for Oregon Bears members or with facial hair)
The second Saturday of each month is FurFuck: Bear & Cub Party. Time to enjoy the beards, bellies, and hirsute hunkiness that Bears and Cubs can bring!&nb sp; Discount lockers for Oregon Bears with valid membership cards, plus giveaways and surprises!
Seattle Women in Leather Social and Meeting
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 5:00–7:00 pm (social) 7:00–9:00 pm (meeting)
Seattle Women in Leather is committed to education, mentorship, and involvement throughout the community at large. We are focused on building and strengthening the women’s community through camaraderie and charitable actions. We are an inclusive, safe space for individuals to express themselves in a positive manner through substantial service. Outside food is allowed, but outside beverages are not.
Squares Across the Border: C1/Plus Lessons
Britannia Staff Lounge (1661 Napier St., Vancouver, BC), 7:00–9:00 pm / $170 for 13 weeks (sliding scale, $15 drop-in)
Instructor: Nicky Hood. Runs 13 weeks, through December 5.
Puddletown Squares: Advanced and Challenge Night
The Garden House (2336 15th Ave. S [Beacon Hill], Seattle), 7:00–9:00 pm / $7 ($5 for Puddletown members)
Portland Rope Arts Group
Catalyst: A Sex Positive Place (5224 SE Foster Rd., Portland), 7:00–9:00 pm / $5 donation
Please join us for this month’s PRAG meeting at the new and improved Catalyst. A suggested donation of $5 would be much appreciated to keep the Catalyst going and to help fund future PRAG rope parties. This month’s intermediate group topic and teacher are TBD. There will also be a beginners group that covers rope basics and safety taught by admiral_fox. And a third group for those who would like to go off and do their own thing (aka, the chaos group).
All Ears
Cal Anderson Park (Capitol Hill, Seattle), 6:30–8:00 pm
Wag your tails down to Cal Anderson Park for a recurring discussion about puppy play and community outreach. Got a great event idea you would like to develop? Want to talk about ways we could create more conversation between members and reach out to new ones? Come on down and join us!
West Coast Swing Classes (Levels 1, 2c, and 3)
Century Ballroom (915 E Pine 2nd floor, Seattle), 6:30–9:30 pm / $55 per class (4 weeks)
Beginner level class @ 6:30 pm, Level 2a @ 7:30 pm, and Level 3 @ 8:30 pm. Instructors: Katie & Ben. Drop-ins ($15) are allowed if you have already taken the class and the class is out of balance (lead/follow) in your favor. Runs through October 11.
Bad Girls Munch
Local Lounge (3536 NE M L King Blvd., Portland), 7:00–9:00 pm
Details TBD
Puddletown Squares: C2 Night
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (111 NE 80th St. [Greenlake], Seattle), 7:00–9:00 pm / $7 ($5 for Puddletown members)
C2 dancing.
No Safeword Writers Group
Bamboo Garden (364 Roy St., Seattle), 7:00–9:00 pm / $5 donation
No Safeword Writers Group offers workshops and support to erotica writers in the Greater Seattle area. You should have a sincere interest in writing erotica, along with a desire to improve your writing skills by getting real-time feedback from actual readers… who are also writers themselves.
Vancouver Jax
Club 8x6 (1775 Haro St., Vancouver, BC), 7:00–10:00 pm (doors close @ 9:00 pm) / $10 ($5 for students)
Hey there Vancouver bators! We are back to our regular schedule of Vancouver Jax parties, the second and fourth Tuesday evenings and third Sunday afternoon of each month. Cum on down to Club 8×6 and get naked with other hot horny masturbators. We supply the space, groovy tunes, Albolene lube, hot JO porn, and bottled water, and you supply the horny dicks.
Bearaoke
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Bearaoke is hosted by Jonathan Jones. It is a fun-filled night of karaoke performances by our own Bears, visiting Bears, their friends, and partners. Jonathan also hosts a more general audiences karaoke at the Cuff on Thursday nights.
Bear Hump
Steamworks Seattle (1520 Summit Ave., Seattle), 1:00–7:00 pm / locker rental and membership required
A mid-week gathering of furry men, second Wednesday of the month.
Border Riders Motorcycle Club Seattle Meet-n-Greet
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 7:00
Come stop by and see what the Club is all about.
Rain Country Board Meeting
Private location in Columbia City neighborhood (Seattle), 7:00–8:30 pm
The monthly business meeting for Rain Country, the Puget Sound GLBTQ country-western dance club. All Rain Country members are invited to attend; please RSVP first, to ensure space is available. Potluck snacks.
Squares Across the Border: C2 Workshop
Britannia Community Centre 55+ (1661 Napier St., Vancouver, BC), 7:00–9:00 pm / $170 for 13 weeks ($15 drop-in)
Instructor: Nicky Hood. Runs 13 weeks, through December 7.
Rosetown Ramblers Beginner/Mainstream Class
Ankeny Street Studio (Ankeny St. & SE 9th Ave., Portland), 7:00–9:00 pm / $100 for full series
Over this 12 to 16-week session, we will be learning Basic and Mainstream levels. Mainstream level dancing is the beginning level of square dance and will get you started down this addictive path. The first two weeks are free; if you love it and want to continue, the cost for the complete session is $100 total. What you need to know:
• No dress code; come as you are
• Smooth-soled shoes are easiest, but not required
• All are welcome — bring a friend or 4!
• Park in the lot on Ankeny, or on the street, not in the lot that faces Sandy Blvd.
• No partner necessary
• Each week builds on the last
Center for Sex Positive Culture Board Meeting
DARKThe Center for Sex Positive Culture is closed, pending a move to a new location.
Seattle boys of Leather Social
TBD (TBD, Seattle), 7:00–10:00 pm
TBD SbOL Socials are typically held the 2nd Wednesday of the month. We try to mix it up, so some socials will be on Capitol Hill, others will be a bit farther out of town. This event is 21+
Thursday–Sunday, October 13–16
Sundance Stompede
Various locations in San Francisco) / $150
Hotel: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway (1500 Van Ness Ave.), special room rate is over
Thursday: Kick-Off Dance @ SUndance Saloon (550 Barneveld), 6:30–100:00 pm (bus service to/from hotel, 6:00–11:30 pm)
Friday: Registration @ Hotel, 10:00 am–12:00 midnight
Dance Workshops @ Hotel, 1:00–6:00 pm
Welcome Dance @ Hotel, 7:30 pm–1:00 am
After Hours @ Hospitality Suite, 1:00–3:00 am
Saturday: Registration @ Hotel, 9:00 am–7:00 pm
Eye Openers @ Hospitality Suite, 9:00–10:30 am
Dance Workshops @ Hotel, 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Friends of Bill W. @ Hotel, 12:30–1:15 pm
“Boots Only” Ball @ Hotel, 4:15–6:00 pm
Women’s/Trans-inclusive Social @ Hotel, 5:30–7:30 pm
Hoedown 2016 @ Regency Ballroom (1300 Van Ness), 7:30 pm–1:00 am
After Hours @ Hospitality Suite, 1:00–3:00 am
Late Night West Coast Swing @ Hotel, 1:00 am–???
Sunday: Registration @ Hotel, 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Brunch @ Hotel, 9:00–11:00 am
Dance Workshops @ Hotel, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Friends of Bill W. @ Hotel, 12:30–1:15 pm
Stompede Ball @ Sundance Saloon, 5:00–11:00 pm (bus service to/from hotel, 4:30–11:30 pm)
Women’s Rope Enthusiasts Group
Location TBD (TBD, Seattle), 6:00–8:30 pm / $5 donation
Come to a women-centered Rope Enthusiast Group. Practice ties, show off new ties, ask questions about rope practices and issues in a warm and fun environment focused on women tops, bottoms, and switches. Or just hang out and socialize! There is a lot of experience here and all the support and encouragement you could ask for! If you knit and want to bring your knitting, go right ahead! It is, after all just really small rope, right? Similar to other rope enthusiast groups, WREG is a place for the ladies to work on their rope bondage skills and techniques. It is a place for our community to practice, learn, and share. We encourage you to bring books, questions, friends — anything that will help facilitate your learning. WREG is open to everyone but with a primary focus on women and female-identified folks. Men and male-identified folks are welcome to act as practice bottoms for rope work. Also, chocolate. If you want to bring something to share, bring chocolate. It is always appreciated.
Kinky Coffee Social
B Sharp Coffee House (706 Court C, Tacoma), 6:30–8:00 pm
Puddletown Squares: Mainstream & Plus Night
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (111 Northeast 80th St.; [Greenlake], Seattle), 7:00–9:00 pm / $7 ($5 for Puddletown members)
Vancouver Timberline Dance Society Dance
DARKNo dancing tonight.
Feel My Soft Burlesque
Re-Bar (1114 Howell St., Seattle), 7:00 pm (door) 8:00–11:00 pm (show) / $25 ($20
in advance, $30 VIP)
Washington State Ms. Leather 2016Thea Roe presents #feelingmysoft Burlesque! — a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands. Celebrate health and the human body with a jubilant evening of jiggle, sparkle, and smolder. Hosted by Emmett Montgomery (of Seattle’s Weird and Awesome with Emmett Montgomery) and featuring performances by Candy Apples, Verity Germaine, Chaos X Machina, Ceci My Playmate, Sugar Solara, and Ruin Unleashed.
Heads to the Center Club Night
Milwaukie Grange (12015 SE 22nd Ave., Milwaukie, OR), 7:30–9:30 pm
Advanced dancing. Contact Scott Phillips (
scottp@aracnet.com) ahead of time to confirm that a square will be there.
Leather Play Party
Club Z, 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight / Locker or room rental required
$3 off for SML members or those in full leather.
Leather Thursdays
Hawks PDX (234 SE Grand Ave., Portland) / $12 (day membership + locker; $7 for those with membership, $5 if in gear)
Wear your leather and fetish gear! Leather movies! Plus 10% off all leather and fetish items and toys including violet wands, sounds, restraints, dildos, cock rings, and more!
Bears & A Brew Dinner
The Fox & Hounds (217 NW 2nd Ave., Portland), 5:00–7:00 pm
Bear Happy Hour
Local Lounge (3536 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland), 5:00–8:00 pm
Full Moon Friday
Bare Bones Cafe (2908 SE Belmont St., Portland), 7:00–8:30 pm / $1–3 donation
Come join us, bring your thoughts, ideas, questions, and experiences and let the discussion begin! Bare Bones Café is a wheelchair-accessible venue. Please let us know ahead of time so we can alert the staff to make appropriate accommodations. There will be a pansexual social after the discussion group for anyone who would like to stick around and chat at Bare Bones Bar next door.
Topic: TBD
Cuff Country
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 7:00 pm (door) 7:15 pm (lesson) 8:00–10:00 pm (open dancing) / cover after 9:00 pm (no cover on Fridays with Rain Country membership card)
Lesson: Basic-Plus Two-Step + Waltz Across Texas review / Instructor: Barb & Ruby / DJ: Klint
Second Friday is two-step night, aimed at basic-plus to intermediate level dancers. We also now have a monthly bootblack for Rain Country and the SEA-PAH Pup Social that follows us — Kate West! Bring her some fancy boots to work on!
Bears, The Baths, and Beyond Seattle — Friday Edition
Steamworks Seattle (1520 Summit Ave., Seattle), 8:00 pm–2:00 am / Steamworks membership and locker rental required
Every 2nd Friday of the month. Music, food, and hot hunky men!
Puppy Social & Fetish Night
Cuff Complex patio, 9:00 pm (no cover before 9:00 pm)
Break out your leather, rubber or favorite gear and come on out to the Cuff Complex and have a wagging good time!
Vancouver Men in Leather Gear Night Social
PumpJack Pub (1167 Davie St., Vancouver, BC), 8:00–11:00 pm
Hello kinksters, it is time to join us for our Monthly social at The Pumpjack Pub. Pull out your Leather, sports gear, jocks, latex or other fetish wear. Catch up with new and old brothers in leather and fetish. Come on back to the pool table area, beer is on tap, the lights are low and the men are friendly, very friendly. Although leather/gear is suggested, it is not required for the social. See you all there. To renew your membership or collect your membership card in-person, join us here. As in all of our events, members of all groups and lovers of all fetish are welcome to join us to celebrate all of our fetish community.
Club Night
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave., Seattle)
No cover for leather, bear, motorcycle club, rodeo association, or country-western dance club members with membership card or club colors, or with Steamworks card.
Swing Classes
Legion Hall (upstairs auditorium, 2205 Commercial @ E. 6th Ave., Vancouver, BC), 11:00 am–1:00 pm (two 1-hour classes) / $100 per class series (8 week series; or $15 drop-in — runs through November 5)
West Coast Swing — 11:00 am–12:00 noon: Building off of the family of swing dances, West Coast Swing is playful and slinky. This class will teach you the basic step (sugar push), under arm turn, left side pass, front tuck turn, and whip. 8 weeks, no class October 8. Instructor: Michel Guimond
Lindy/Swing — 12:00 noon–1:00 pm: A cousin to West Coast, this flavour of swing is sometimes referred to as a street dance, due to its improvisational and social nature. Instructor: Pomona Lake
SEA-PAH Walkies
TBD (Seattle), 1:00 pm
Feel free to bring your puppy hoods, but this is a public beach — please keep it family friendly! We should prepare for hot weather, but we will keep an eye on the weather to come. Bring sun-screen, and drink plenty of water! We will try to bring some snacks and refreshments, but we do encourage people to bring more.
Portland Puppy Mosh
CC Slaughters (219 NW Davis St., Portland), 3:00–6:00 pm
New venue — we have outgrown the Catalyst! 21+ age requirement.
Border Riders Motorcycle Club Meeting
TBD (Seattle), time TBD / $TBD
Details TBD
Dungeon Men PDX Dungeon Party
Private location in NE Portland, 7:00–11:00 pm (doors close @ 9:00 pm) / $10 donation
Dungeon Men PDX hosts a monthly SM party. Play parties will be held on the third Saturday of each month at the same place and time as previously.
We look forward to seeing you at the parties. Contact Scott (
scottp@aracnet.com) or Phil (
phillipmmoore@hotmail.com) for more information.
How Queer! A Queer Dungeon Party
Catalyst: A Sex Positive Place (5224 SE Foster Rd., Portland), 7:00 pm–1:00 am / cost not listed
Get ready for How Queer! Portland’s monthly Queer dungeon party! A variety of dungeon equipment is available for use, including hard points, Saint Andrew’s crosses, bondage tables, medical tables, and more! Free flagging bracelets will be available at the door. Espresso and tea will be available for purchase from the The MoonFyre Cafe. Please don’t forget to tip your bootblack! Ages 18+. Volunteer opportunities are available. Please do not wear latex clothing to make this a safe place for those with allergies.
Bear Paw Bear Bust
Local Lounge (3536 Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland), 7:00 pm–2:00 am
Our Oregon Bears Original “Bear Bust” has returned to every 3rd Saturday night at the Local Lounge! Featuring friendly Bears & Cubs, great cocktail specials, and bottomless pour Bear Bust of Buds and PBRs until midnight.
Stomptown Country Western Dance
Duke’s Bar & Grill (14601 SE Division, Portland), 8:00–11:00 pm / $5 (free before 9:00 pm)
We’re meeting at Duke’s Country Bar on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday. They’re even setting aside some space just for us!
Two-Step, Waltz, WCS, Shadow and more. Line dance lesson @ 8:00 pm.
The Woodshed
DARKThe Center for Sex Positive Culture is closed, pending a move to a new location.
Kitsap Aces
Kitsap Aces (318 Callow Ave., Bremerton), 8:00 pm–2:00 am / $10
If you have not attended the space before or not a member of the CSPC, BSPC, or SSLA, we ask that you come early at 7:20 pm to complete a brief orientation and paperwork.
Undergear
Eagle Portland (835 N Lombard, Portland), 9:00 pm / $5 after 9:00 pm (or free entry with clothes check)
Don’t miss
Undergear every third Saturday! Free clothes check and raffle provided by
www.cubcleaners.com.
FuckFest
Private Location (Shoreline), late night / $20
Your host: Flip, aka Seattle Horse. There is a $20 cover charge to help defray costs. Provided: condoms, lube, beer, water, Gatorade, clothes check, showers, clean towels, and a deck heater on the smoker’s porch. Please note that the clothes check can in no way be construed to be secure and it would be a good idea to leave your iPhones, wallets, watches and other valuables at home or in the trunk of your car. (To access the FuckFest site, use login “FuckFest” with password “princealbert”.)
Oregon Bears Bear Brunch
The Fox & Hounds (217 NW 2nd Ave., Portland), 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Yep, Bears certainly love to eat and on the last Sunday of every month, we gather for brunch at various restaurants in the Portland area for some good food and camaraderie. Check our Calendar for the latest restaurant we’ll be dining at.
Rope Enthusiasts Group
This event provides a space for people to work on their rope and rope bondage skills and techniques. It is a place for our community to practice, learn, and share. Whether you’ve never tied a knot or have been using rope for years, show up, practice, learn at your own pace from your peers, learn out of a book, or learn what it feels like to be on either or both sides of the rope. You may attend on your own, or bring a friend or two to tie if you have them!
Blackout Leather Productions Board Meeting
Embers Avenue Back Bar (110 NW Broadway, Portland), 1:15–3:15 pm
Vancouver Jax
Club 8x6 (1775 Haro St., Vancouver, BC), 2:00–5:00 pm (doors close @ 4:00 pm) / $10 ($5 for students)
Hey there Vancouver bators! We are back to our regular schedule of Vancouver Jax parties, the second and fourth Tuesday evenings and third Sunday afternoon of each month. Cum on down to Club 8×6 and get naked with other hot horny masturbators. We supply the space, groovy tunes, Albolene lube, hot JO porn, and bottled water, and you supply the horny dicks.
Masters And slaves Together (MAsT) Portland Discussion Group
Catalyst: A Sex Positive Place (5224 SE Foster Rd., Portland), 4:00–6:00 pm / $5 (free for MAsT members, must join MAsT to attend repeatedly)
These meetings are centered around a discussion on a series of topics. Although there is usually a specific topic announced ahead of time, we also discuss anything that happens to be of importance to those present. All are welcome — you do not have to be in an M/s relationship to attend or even a member of MAsT. Please feel free to join us if you are interested in finding out more or sharing your experiences about power exchange relationships. We do ask that you are respectful of those present. This is not a play party or munch.
South Sound Leather Alliance Munch
Denny’s (5924 6th Ave., Tacoma), 6:30–8:30 pm
The SSLA Monthly munch is an opportunity for our membership and interested parties to get together and socialize. This is a topic discussion social event with a different topic each month. Feel free to come out and join us and get to know who and what the SSLA is all about.
This month: TBD
All Ears
Cal Anderson Park (Capitol Hill, Seattle), 6:30–8:00 pm
Wag your tails down to Cal Anderson Park for a recurring discussion about puppy play and community outreach. Members of the original committee formed to help launch All Ears including members of the board of SEA-PAH will be joining us to bark about our accomplishments and others ideas in the animal role play community!
Puddletown Squares: C2 Night
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (111 NE 80th St. [Greenlake], Seattle), 7:00–9:00 pm / $7 ($5 for Puddletown members)
C2 dancing.
Rain City Jacks
DARKThe Center for Sex Positive Culture is closed, pending a move to a new location.
FlaggersPDX
Catalyst: A Sex Positive Place (5224 SE Foster Rd., Portland), 7:00–9:00 pm (discussion) 9:00–11:00 pm (play party) / $10 donation (no one turned away for lack of funds)
This month: TBD. If you haven’t already done so, fill out the
FlaggersPDX online waiver before attending to speed up the check in process. Condoms/Lube/Snacks provided.
Bearaoke
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Bearaoke is hosted by Jonathan Jones. It is a fun-filled night of karaoke performances by our own Bears, visiting Bears, their friends, and partners. Jonathan also hosts a more general audiences karaoke at the Cuff on Thursday nights.
Beary-oke!
Scandals (1125 SW Stark St., Portland), 9:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Is there a Bear Idol in you that’s just screaming to get out? Well, Beary-oke! is your chance to sing out little Bear. With Bears taking over the mic, things are bound to get hairy.
Bear Hump
Steamworks Seattle (1520 Summit Ave., Seattle), 1:00–7:00 pm / locker rental and membership required
A mid-week gathering of furry men, second Wednesday of the month.
Cigar Bear Night
Smokey Joe’s (4411 Pacific Highway E, Fife), 6:00–10:30 pm
Please join us for an evening of fine smokables and fine bearish gentlemen. No event has been posted since June, may not be happening any more.
Northwest Bears Dinner
Village Inn (31711 Pacific Highway S, Federal Way), 6:30 pm
We’ll each be paying with separate checks. No reservation will be necessary.
Squares Across the Border: C2 Workshop
Britannia Community Centre 55+ (1661 Napier St., Vancouver, BC), 7:00–9:00 pm / $170 for 13 weeks ($15 drop-in)
Instructor: Nicky Hood. Runs 13 weeks, through December 7.
Border Riders Motorcycle Club Seattle Meet-n-Greet
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 7:00 pm
Come stop by and see what the Club is all about.
Life Drawing
DARKThe Center for Sex Positive Culture is closed, pending a move to a new location.
Rosetown Ramblers Beginner/Mainstream Class
Ankeny Street Studio (Ankeny St. & SE 9th Ave., Portland), 7:00–9:00 pm / $100 for full series
Over this 12 to 16-week session, we will be learning Basic and Mainstream levels. Mainstream level dancing is the beginning level of square dance and will get you started down this addictive path. The first two weeks are free; if you love it and want to continue, the cost for the complete session is $100 total. What you need to know:
• No dress code; come as you are
• Smooth-soled shoes are easiest, but not required
• All are welcome — bring a friend or 4!
• Park in the lot on Ankeny, or on the street, not in the lot that faces Sandy Blvd.
• No partner necessary
• Each week builds on the last
Rain Country Line Dancing
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave., Seattle), 7:00–9:30 pm with lesson @ 7:45 pm
Lessons: The Queen + Out Like That review / Instructor: Jim / DJ: Jim
In addition to the scheduled dance lesson, we will do walkthroughs and mini-reviews of anything needed. Bring your own snacks if you want them (or order bar food at the bar); no outside beverages, though. Be sure to tip the instructor and DJ; they are volunteers.
Puddletown Squares: Mainstream & Plus Night
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (111 Northeast 80th St.; [Greenlake], Seattle), 7:00–9:00 pm / $7 ($5 for Puddletown members)
3rd Thursday Leather Social
Diesel (1413 14th Ave., Seattle), 7:00–10:00 pm
Come socialize with Seattle Men in Leather. Gear highly encouraged but not required for this event. The sign in sheets are always on the corner of the beer rail just to the right as you enter the bar.
Vancouver Timberline Dance Society Dance
St. Paul’s Anglican Church (1130 Jervis St., Vancouver, BC), 7:00–9:30 pm / $10 donation
Tush Push or Two Step? The choice is up to you. Join us at Vancouver’s newest venue for LGBT dance. We’ll teach you at the beginning of the session and give you an opportunity to dance and hone your skills. All you have to do is show up… there’s always a partner available for you. It’s easy, fun, and most of all gives you chance to meet new people and support your community. A portion of your donation at the door goes to help a Loving Spoonful in Vancouver.
This week: TBD
Heads to the Center Club Night
Milwaukie Grange (12015 SE 22nd Ave., Milwaukie, OR), 7:30–9:30 pm
Advanced dancing. Contact Scott Phillips (
scottp@aracnet.com) ahead of time to confirm that a square will be there.
Country Karaoke
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Hosted by Jonathan Jones. Country music is the suggested theme for the 3rd Thursday; other Thursdays have other themes, such as Showtunes, Rock & Roll, and Party & Fast.
Leather Thursdays
Hawks PDX (234 SE Grand Ave., Portland) / $12 (day membership + locker)
Wear your leather and fetish gear! Leather movies! Plus 10% off all leather and fetish items and toys including violet wands, sounds, restraints, dildos, cock rings, and more!
Bears & A Brew Dinner
The Fox & Hounds (217 NW 2nd Ave., Portland), 5:00–7:00 pm
Cuff Country
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 7:00 pm (door) 7:15 pm (lesson) 8:00–10:00 pm (open dancing) / cover after 9:00 pm (no cover on Fridays with Rain Country membership card)
Lesson: Chill Factor line dance / Instructor: Terry / DJ: Terry
Third Friday is line dance lessons night, with one or two of our Friday favorites or sometimes something new!
Dark and Dirty
DARKThe Center for Sex Positive Culture is closed, pending a move to a new location.
Steamworks Fetish Night
Steamworks Seattle (1520 Summit Ave., Seattle), 10:00 pm–4:00 am / Memberhsip and locker required ($5 off in fetish gear or with toys)
DJ Mar$ell spins for Fetish night! Put on your leather, grab your paddles, and get down here for some kinky fun.
Club Night
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave., Seattle)
No cover for leather, bear, motorcycle club, rodeo association, or country-western dance club members with membership card or club colors, or with Steamworks card.
Swing Classes
Legion Hall (upstairs auditorium, 2205 Commercial @ E. 6th Ave., Vancouver, BC), 11:00 am–1:00 pm (two 1-hour classes) / $100 per class series (8 week series; or $15 drop-in — runs through November 5)
West Coast Swing — 11:00 am–12:00 noon: Building off of the family of swing dances, West Coast Swing is playful and slinky. This class will teach you the basic step (sugar push), under arm turn, left side pass, front tuck turn, and whip. 8 weeks, no class October 8. Instructor: Michel Guimond
Lindy/Swing — 12:00 noon–1:00 pm: A cousin to West Coast, this flavour of swing is sometimes referred to as a street dance, due to its improvisational and social nature. Instructor: Pomona Lake
Figure Drawing
Catalyst: A Sex Positive Place (5224 SE Foster Rd., Portland), 11:00 am–2:00 pm / $12 ($10 in advance)
Come draw. The Beheld Art Initiative is a series of events to foster fine art models and artists in the body-positive and sex-positive communities in Portland. Beheld includes a regular monthly drawing series on the fourth Saturday of every month. This session will feature a series of short to long poses. As always input from the attending artists and model is both encouraged and appreciated. Please note to reserve a spot please indicate you are attending and feel free to reach out if you have questions.
Seattle Area Queer Munch
Razzi’s Pizzeria (8523 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle), 12:00 noon–3:00 pm
This is a queer munch, all genders and all forms of Queer are encouraged to attend. Come join us, meet new friends and enjoy the company of old ones. This munch is filled with much laughter great conversation and a wonderful space for connecting with Queer folk. Come out and bring a friend our three. Looking forward to seeing you there. Dress code: vanilla to light kink, rainbows encouraged but not required.
Bears, The Baths, and Beyond Seattle
Steamworks Seattle (1520 Summit Ave., Seattle), 1:00–6:00 pm / Steamworks membership and locker rental required
Every 4th Saturday of the month. Music, food, and hot hunky men!
Bears, The Baths, and Beyond Vancouver
Steamworks Vancouver (123 W. Pender, Vancouver, BC), 1:00–6:00 pm / Steamworks membership and locker rental required
A monthly play party for Bears, Cubs, and Otters every 4th Saturday. Come along and check out the great club environment, free nibbles, prizes and of course woofy bears. Lockers are $5 and standard rooms are $10.
Tagteam Bootblacking
Doghouse Leathers (1312 E Pike St., Seattle), 7:00–10:00 pm
Get on down to Doghouse Leathers the 2nd and 4th Saturdays for Tagteam Bootblacking with Washington State Bootblack 2016 Brynn and Washington State Bootblack 2015 Beau.
Stomptown Country Western Dance
Norse Hall (111 NE 11th Ave., Portland), 7:00 pm (lessons) 8:00–11:00 pm (dancing) / $10 (lesson and dance)
Stomptown is a country-western dance for Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Bi, Trans, Queer & Gay-friendly dancers of all dance abilities, beginner to advanced; singles, couples, groups. Our goal is fun dancing and socializing in a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment! Full bar. Giddy-up and spread the word! Free lessons with admission. Lessons start at 7:00, but sometimes people are early so they might get in on a quick review of a recently taught line dance. Dancing follows the hour-long lesson. There will be a good mix of two-step, waltz, shadow, east coast and west coast swing, line dancing, and more. Come by yourself, bring your friends, or bring a partner. No dance experience or partner required.
This week: TBD, followed by an intermediate two-step lesson followed by a beginning two-step lesson.
Olympians Gathering
Private location (West Seattle), 7:00–11:30 pm / $5 (as guest with sponsor, or free for members with $20 annual dues)
The Olympians is a social group for gay men who enjoy the freedom which comes with nudity and the gathering of a group of naked men in a welcoming, non-threatening environment. The group gets together in whole or in part on average, on a monthly basis. We call these “gatherings” or “events”. They are not necessarily parties but usually potluck functions, which consist of a meal and/or dessert, followed with social interaction and other forms of contact, including physical. These gatherings are usually hosted in members’ homes.
The Menagerie
DARKThe Center for Sex Positive Culture is closed, pending a move to a new location.
Pump
PumpJack Pub (1167 Davie St., Vancouver, BC), 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight / $5
No cover in leather/rubber/fetish dress code.
Underwear Party — TBD
Seattle Eagle (314 E. Pike St., Seattle), 8:00 pm–3:00 am / $10 ($6 before 10:00 pm))
DJ TBD. Clothes check available.
L*U*R*E Fetish Gear Night
Eagle Portland (835 N. Lombard, Portland), 9:00 pm / $3 (no cover in fetish gear)
Leather, Uniforms, Rubber, Etc.
Every 4th Saturday join us in fetish gear for free entry!
No Safeword Writers Group
Bamboo Garden (364 Roy St., Seattle), 1:00–3:00 pm / $5 donation
No Safeword Writers Group offers workshops and support to erotica writers in the Greater Seattle area. You should have a sincere interest in writing erotica, along with a desire to improve your writing skills by getting real-time feedback from actual readers… who are also writers themselves.
Rain City Jacks
DARKThe Center for Sex Positive Culture is closed, pending a move to a new location.
Seattle boys of Leather Workshop and Meeting
Ingersoll Gender Center (517 E Pike St., Seattle), 3:00–5:00 pm
Following the workshop will be our business meeting. Stick around and earn another point towards your patch! Our new location has a set fee per meeting, so we will have a donation jar out to help pay for the cost. On the upside, you will no longer be required to order anything and we will have a private space to discuss what we like. This month’s workshop: TBD, presented by TBD. Donations are much appreciated (helps us pay for the meeting space!) but not required.
PDX Bootlab
DARKEvent is bi-monthly, next in November.
Members-Only Pup Mosh
Doghouse HQ (1312 E Pike St., Seattle), 2:00 pm
It’s time for our Monthly Private mosh — SEA-PAH membership required! Gear on up and come to Doghouse HQ for a wagtastic time! This is event is for current members in good standings only and is an 18+ event.
Masters And slaves Together (MAsT) Corvallis Meeting
Corvallis, OR, 4:00–7:00 pm
Please contact Master Bill for more information.
All Ears
Cal Anderson Park (Capitol Hill, Seattle), 6:30–8:00 pm
Wag your tails down to Cal Anderson Park for a recurring discussion about puppy play and community outreach. Got a great event idea you would like to develop? Want to talk about ways we could create more conversation between members and reach out to new ones? Come on down and join us!
Puddletown Squares: C2 Night
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (111 NE 80th St. [Greenlake], Seattle), 7:00–9:00 pm / $7 ($5 for Puddletown members)
C2 dancing.
Vancouver Jax
Club 8x6 (1775 Haro St., Vancouver, BC), 7:00–10:00 pm (doors close @ 9:00 pm) / $10 ($5 for students)
Hey there Vancouver bators! We are back to our regular schedule of Vancouver Jax parties, the second and fourth Tuesday evenings and third Sunday afternoon of each month. Cum on down to Club 8×6 and get naked with other hot horny masturbators. We supply the space, groovy tunes, Albolene lube, hot JO porn, and bottled water, and you supply the horny dicks.
Bearaoke
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Bearaoke is hosted by Jonathan Jones. It is a fun-filled night of karaoke performances by our own Bears, visiting Bears, their friends, and partners. Jonathan also hosts a more general audiences karaoke at the Cuff on Thursday nights. 4th Tuesday is Northwest Bears night.
Bear Hump
Steamworks Seattle (1520 Summit Ave., Seattle), 1:00–7:00 pm / locker rental and membership required
A mid-week gathering of furry men, second Wednesday of the month.
Queer Leather Dinner
Crush Bar (1412 SE Morrison St., Portland), 7:00–9:00 pm
Family and friends, it is that time to mark on your calendar “Queer Leather Dinner”. Remember this is an evening to meet and mingle with old friends and make new ones. This is a free event and you may attend without food purchase to join the community conversation. The bootblack for the evening will be Oregon State Bootblack 2015 Micky Rebel, so bring your boots and gear and have Micky rub you the right way!
Don’t forget that the Kinky Flea Market will be set-up with all kinds of goodies to purchase. This event is intended for everyone who self-identifies as Leather and any shade of Queer, or is interested and wishes to learn more. Queer Leather visitors from out of town are encouraged to attend as well. Please help spread the word. Let’s build the Queer Leather community in Portland!
Rosetown Ramblers Beginner/Mainstream Class
Ankeny Street Studio (Ankeny St. & SE 9th Ave., Portland), 7:00–9:00 pm / $100 for full series
Over this 12 to 16-week session, we will be learning Basic and Mainstream levels. Mainstream level dancing is the beginning level of square dance and will get you started down this addictive path. The cost for the complete session is $100 total. What you need to know:
• No dress code; come as you are
• Smooth-soled shoes are easiest, but not required
• All are welcome — bring a friend or 4!
• Park in the lot on Ankeny, or on the street, not in the lot that faces Sandy Blvd.
• No partner necessary
• Each week builds on the last
Squares Across the Border: C2 Workshop
Britannia Community Centre 55+ (1661 Napier St., Vancouver, BC), 7:00–9:00 pm / $170 for 13 weeks ($15 drop-in)
Instructor: Nicky Hood. Runs 13 weeks, through December 7.
Dress Code Leather Social
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 7:00–10:00 pm
Join us for the monthly dress code social on the patio at the Cuff. All members of the leather community are welcome, in appropriate dress code.
What qualifies for the dress code?
• As a guideline: LURE (Leather Uniform Rubber Etc.)
• As another guideline: “What would the Village People wear?”
• In general, dress with intent and present yourself as someone who should be at a leather social.
(No open-toed shoes or sandals, unless you’re dressed like a gladiator!)
Puddletown Squares: Mainstream & Plus Night
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (111 Northeast 80th St.; [Greenlake], Seattle), 7:00–9:00 pm / $7 ($5 for Puddletown members)
Puppy Movie Night
Doghouse HQ (1312 E Pike St., Seattle), 7:00 pm
Got your snuggle buddy and your comfy clothes? Then get your tail over to Doghouse HQ for our Movie night! Feel free to bring your favorite snack, snuggle up, and have a great time relaxing with your pack mates. Movie night is an 18+ event.
Vancouver Timberline Dance Society Dance
St. Paul’s Anglican Church (1130 Jervis St., Vancouver, BC), 7:00–9:30 pm / $10 donation
Tush Push or Two Step? The choice is up to you. Join us at Vancouver’s newest venue for LGBT dance. We’ll teach you at the beginning of the session and give you an opportunity to dance and hone your skills. All you have to do is show up… there’s always a partner available for you. It’s easy, fun, and most of all gives you chance to meet new people and support your community. A portion of your donation at the door goes to help a Loving Spoonful in Vancouver.
This week: TBD (oftne not available until Wednesday)
Heads to the Center Club Night
Milwaukie Grange (12015 SE 22nd Ave., Milwaukie, OR), 7:30–9:30 pm
Advanced dancing. Contact Scott Phillips (
scottp@aracnet.com) ahead of time to confirm that a square will be there.
Fist Bump
DARKThe Center for Sex Positive Culture is closed, pending a move to a new location.
Leather Thursdays
Hawks PDX (234 SE Grand Ave., Portland) / $12 (day membership + locker)
Wear your leather and fetish gear! Leather movies! Plus 10% off all leather and fetish items and toys including violet wands, sounds, restraints, dildos, cock rings, and more!
Bears & A Brew Dinner
The Fox & Hounds (217 NW 2nd Ave., Portland), 5:00–7:00 pm
Cuff Country
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave. @ Pine, Seattle), 7:00 pm (door) 7:15 pm (lesson) 8:00–10:00 pm (open dancing) / cover after 9:00 pm (no cover on Fridays with Rain Country membership card)
Lesson: Basic Waktz + review of Chill Factor / Instructor: Jim / DJ: Ray
Fourth Friday is a basic lesson, rotating between Shadow, Waltz, East Coast Swing, and Night Club.
Timberline Friday
PumpJack Pub (1167 Davie St., Vancouver, BC), 7:00–10:00 pm with short lesson @ 8:00 pm / Cover after 9:00 pm
Come get your hoedown on the dance floor at the newly expanded PumpJack, last Friday of the month! Lesson: Two-Step or a line dance
Club Night
Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave., Seattle)
No cover for leather, bear, motorcycle club, rodeo association, or country-western dance club members with membership card or club colors, or with Steamworks card.
Swing Classes
Legion Hall (upstairs auditorium, 2205 Commercial @ E. 6th Ave., Vancouver, BC), 11:00 am–1:00 pm (two 1-hour classes) / $100 per class series (8 week series; or $15 drop-in — runs through November 5)
West Coast Swing — 11:00 am–12:00 noon: Building off of the family of swing dances, West Coast Swing is playful and slinky. This class will teach you the basic step (sugar push), under arm turn, left side pass, front tuck turn, and whip. 8 weeks, no class October 8. Instructor: Michel Guimond
Lindy/Swing — 12:00 noon–1:00 pm: A cousin to West Coast, this flavour of swing is sometimes referred to as a street dance, due to its improvisational and social nature. Instructor: Pomona Lake
Stomptown Country Western Dance
Norse Hall (111 NE 11th Ave., Portland), 7:00 pm (lessons) 8:00–11:00 pm (dancing) / $10 (lesson and dance)
Stomptown is a country-western dance for Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Bi, Trans, Queer & Gay-friendly dancers of all dance abilities, beginner to advanced; singles, couples, groups. Our goal is fun dancing and socializing in a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment! Full bar. Giddy-up and spread the word! Free lessons with admission. Lessons start at 7:00, but sometimes people are early so they might get in on a quick review of a recently taught line dance. Dancing follows the hour-long lesson. There will be a good mix of two-step, waltz, shadow, east coast and west coast swing, line dancing, and more. Come by yourself, bring your friends, or bring a partner. No dance experience or partner required.
This week: TBD, followed by an intermediate two-step lesson followed by a beginning two-step lesson.
XL Bear Bust
CC Attle’s (1701 E. Olive Way, Seattle), 8:00 pm
The XL Bear Bust is Seattle’s largest monthly bear event and it happens every last Saturday of the month @ CC Attle’s. Join the XL Bears plus hundreds of other handsome bears, cubs, and admirers at Seattle’s strongest pouring bar. This month: The last Saturday party happens the weekend before XL Weekend. Let’s get those livers ready!
Underwear Party — TBD
Seattle Eagle (314 E. Pike St., Seattle), 8:00 pm–3:00 am / $10 ($6 before 10:00 pm))
DJ TBD. Clothes check available.
= Uniform
= Pride Celebration
= Rodeo
Puddletown MS & Plus Night
Bears & A Brew (PDX)
Rain City Jacks DARK
MAsT DARK
Swing Classes (YVR) DARK
CSPC Board Meeting DARK
The Woodshed DARK
Dark and Dirty DARK
The Menagerie DARK
Fist Bump DARK
Vancouver Rubbermen (YVR)
BRMC Day Run
SboL Social