Northwest Leather Calendar
This information is aimed especially at the Seattle gay
male leather community, but covers events throughout the greater Pacific
Northwest region which may be of interest to other segments of the leather
community as well.
For details on what this means, click here.
For details on what this means, click here.
Events produced by Seattle Men in Leather (and
which qualify for the club’s Quarterly Activity Sticker) are in
bold.
The current week’s worth of the following information
is sent out via e-mail on a weekly basis to a number of mailing lists (SML-info, SeattleLeatherMen, PNW_Group, LeatherPDX, BellinghamLeatherMen)
and to a few individuals who repackage it for other lists. If you
know of a mailing list which would welcome this weekly message, or if you
would like to receive and individual copy by e-mail, please contact us.
For corrections and additions, please
contact us.
Please note that the weekly mailing usually goes out on Tuesday night.
Items received after 6:00 pm Monday may not make it into the e-mail version of the calendar for that week,
but they will still be included in the web version.
Please note that the weekly mailing usually goes out on Tuesday night.
Items received after 6:00 pm Monday may not make it into the e-mail version of the calendar for that week,
but they will still be included in the web version.
All events are subject to change without notice.
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Bear Brunch
No Safeword Writing Group
Rain City Jacks
Cuff Country
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BRMC Day Run
Vancouver Pride
In Uniform (PDX)
Meet Me in Montana (MT)
The following websites were used to gather this information:
Leather Clubs/Organizations (Seattle)
Leather Clubs/Organizations (Elsewhere)
Blackout Leather Productions (Portland)
Boys/Bois in Leather Service — Rose City (Portland)
Rose City Discussion Club (Portland)
The Triskeli Guild (Bellingham)
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Leather/Bear/Country Bars
Eagle Portland (Portland)
Eagle Underground (Portland)
Leather Loft @ Numbers (Vancouver)
Pumpjack Pub (Vancouver)
The Seattle Eagle and the Eagle Blog
Rodeo/CW Dance/Square Dance Groups
Century Ballroom (Seattle)
CnW Dance Productions (Vancouver)
Crystal’s Country Jam (Portland)
Puddletown Squares (Seattle)
Rain Country Dance Association (Seattle)
Rosetown Ramblers (Portland)
Squares Across the Border (Vancouver)
T-100 (Seattle CW Dance List)
Other Clubs/Organizations
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If your group serves the Seattle gay men’s leather community (or other parts of the Pacific Northwest), please contact us to have your events listed.
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July 2010
Fox & Hounds (217 NW 2nd Ave., Portland), 11:00 am–1:00 pm
C.C. Attle’s, 11:30 am–1:00 pm
Order off the menu and join other members at our monthly brunch event. Please note that Sunday brunch can get busy, so please RSVP to events@nwbears.com as soon as you can to secure your seat.
Salem or Eugene, OR, 2:00–3:30 pm
Info: SWV.MAsT@yahoo.com
Please contact Lady Papillon or Miss Rebecca for more information.
The Garden House (2336 15th Ave. S, on Beacon Hill), 7:00–9:00 pm / $5
C1/C2 dancing to tapes and callers. Check the website calendar for current info or e-email questions to puddletownsqmc@yahoo.com.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:00–9:00 pm / $5 donation, CSPC membership not required
Info: http://www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org or e-mail to nswg@wetspot.org
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.
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne
North Hero Pavillion at Vancouver Lake Park (6801 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA), 4:00 pm to sunset
Info: http://www.rcdc.org
RCDC will supply deluxe hamburgers and hot dogs, along with condiments and fixins’ and we will cook’um up just how ya’ll like it. We will bring paper plates and the such. Y’all bring beverage and side dish, snack, or dessert to share. North Heron Pavillion is very nice, cement floor, many undercover picnic benches, running water and sinks, and electricity. It is the northern most building that has a blue metal roof and can be seen from the road. There will be kite flying (the erotic kind), whips throwing, and other activities. We hope Jug will cookin up his special onions for the burgers and hot dogs. We also have water sprinkers weather permitting…
Cuff Complex, 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Bear-aoke 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.
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne
Center of Sex Positive Culture, 7:00–10:00 pm (doors close at 8:00 pm) / Price based on membership level ($5 off for CSPC and SML members or students)
Membership Info: rc@raincityjacks.org
Cuff Complex, 7:00–10:00 pm
All members of the leather community are invited to attend. Dress Code: leather, rubber, uniform, etc. No white tennis shoes or open-toed sandals.
C.C. Attle’s, 7:00–11:00 pm
Bar Info: http://www.ccattles.net
Salt. Regal Thornton Place Cinemas (301 NE 103rd St. @ Northgate). 7:30 pm showtime (meet 15 minutes before) / $7.50
Movie Site: http://www.whoissalt.com/
Movie Synopsis: Although Salt finds an ingenious way to overcome history and resurrect the Russians as movie villains, neither that nor any other elements of the plot demand analysis. It’s all a hook to hang a thriller on. Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie) escapes from, or breaks into, one inescapable and/or impenetrable stronghold after another. And she does it all by herself, and with her bare hands, plus a few guns, grenades, and a home-made rocket launcher.
We get together on Wednesday nights (and occasionally on weekends) to see a movie at a local theater. After the movie, join us at a local bar for drinks and fun.
Kamp Kodiak — Belly Hai: Tiki, but never tackyMiller River Campground / $89 ($69 for NW Bears members)
Join the Northwest Bears for their annual camping trip. Belly Hai is that mystical island, much like the retro Polynesian parties held by parents and grandparents, but adapted to Bear culture. Come, don your best Hawaiian shirt and/or lava-lava, grab a Mai Tai, take an outside shower at Tiki Cove, peruse the Rapa-Nuki Phallic Botanical Gardens, hang out near one of the Big Giant Heads, or simply come, relax, and do your own thing. Either way, you will be welcomed, lei-ed on arrival, and surrounded by many fresh tropical fruits.
Consult the website for full weekend schedule.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:00–8:00 pm / Annual Membership is $55 (renewals are $35)
Required for CSPC membership. The Intro to Sex Positive Culture is a mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining. It is designed to introduce the broad range of experiences available at Seattle’s Center for Sex Positive Culture. The orientation provides attendees with a history of Sex Positive Culture in Seattle and reviews some of the expectations and etiquette expected at our events. Orientations also include a question-and-answer period so that attendees can get any questions answered.
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne
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.
Numbers Loft (1042 Davie St., Vancouver, BC), 9:00 pm
Blackout party, sponsored by Steamworks. A friendly, relaxed atmosphere where us guys can get together and do what the internet can’t do for us — use our social skills! This is a “non-scene” type gathering… and by that I mean no attitude or negative behaviour allowed. Only good guys who want to get out of the house and mingle, laugh, and “chit chat”. Thank you for supporting another much needed BEAR event. Look forward to snacks, karaoke room (glassed in), darts, pool, music, and good times. Last Thursday of the month.
The Fox & Hounds (217 NW 2nd Ave., Portland), 5:00–7:00 pm
For most Bears, the work week ends on Friday Evening, so the Bears head on down to Old Town to meet up with friends, have a drink, and shoot the breeze. The Bears usually gather in the “Bear Den” to chat and possibly enjoy a meal before heading back home to get ready for some evening fun. If you are from out-of-town, the Bears Happy Hour is a great place to meet and gather information for local goings-on around the Portland Metro area. You’ll be glad you did!
Cuff Complex, 7:00 pm (door) 7:15 pm (lessons) 8:15–about 10:00 pm (open dancing) / cover after 9:00 pm (free with Rain Country membership card)
Bar Info: http://www.cuffcomplex.com
Mailing List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/t-100
Lesson: As If I Ever and Walk The Line line dances / Instructor: Christa and Ruby / DJ: Terry
Line Dance Step Sheets and Videos: http://yipee.sg/DisplayStep.asp?unique_id=10895 (As If I Ever) and http://yipee.sg/DisplayStep.asp?unique_id=8675 / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHyDpoV8IAE (Walk The Line)
Despite the new sequencing of our Friday night lessons to give you more focus on a given dance style, fifth Friday lessons remain all line dance.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:30–8:30 pm / Annual Membership is $55 (renewals are $35)
Required for CSPC membership. The Intro to Sex Positive Culture is a mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining. It is designed to introduce the broad range of experiences available at Seattle’s Center for Sex Positive Culture. The orientation provides attendees with a history of Sex Positive Culture in Seattle and reviews some of the expectations and etiquette expected at our events. Orientations also include a question-and-answer period so that attendees can get any questions answered.
Leather Loft @ Numbers (1042 Davie St., Vancouver, BC), 9:00–11:30 pm / $5 (no cover before 10:30, none before 11:00 for VML members)
Theme: Tom of Finland. Leatherman, hitchhiker, ranch hand, policeman, biker,… which sexy Tom icon will you be? Dress code: in theme, leather gear, or shirtless. 50/50 draw and door prizes.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:00–8:00 pm (opener) 8:00 pm–1:30 am (party) / $20 (CSPC membership not required)
If you identify as Trans, Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay, Queer, Pansexual, Questioning, Asexual, Homo/Heteroflexible, Gender Fluid, Gender Queer and/or just Gender Fucked, come and join us, party and have fun! We will have one of three openers, rotating between demos, socials/potlucks, and community round table discussions. An announcement will be made on the Blood, Sweat, and Queers FetLife group (www.fetlife.com) before the party to let folks know what to expect during the social hour. Nervous? First timer? Show up early and meet the community! Then running until closing, a Queer pangendered, pansexual play party! Come and join us for the hottest Queer kink debauchery in Seattle!
Cuff Complex
No cover for leather, bear, motorcycle club, rodeo association, or country-western dance club members with membership card or club colors, or with Steamworks or BP card.
Seattle Eagle, 9:00 pm–2:00 am / cover (no cover with full leather)
Sports attire theme. DJ KC and guests.
M2M (1210 Granville, Vancouver, BC), after VML Social (12:00 midnight) / $5 discount for VML members
M2M Info: http://www.m2mplayspace.com
Let’s Dance Studio (927 Granville St., 2nd Floor, Vancouver, BC), 10:00 am–1:00 pm (workshops) 2:00–5:00 pm (competition) 7:30–11:30 pm (evening showcase) / pricing varies based on what you attend/compete in
A day and evening of same-sex ballroom and country dancing workshops, competitions, and just pure dance fun! Workshops include Argentine Tango (taught by Geraldine Goyer), Country Two-Step (taught by Jim Drew), and Salsa (taught by Michael Rosen). Competitions in various ballroom, Latin, and country dances, including West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Jive, Country Two-Step, Shadow, and Night Club during the afternoon and Line Dance (DHSS, MMMBop, and Chill Factor) in the evening. (Competition Judges: Geraldine Goyer, Dean Neale, and Dr. Clement Ho.) Evening showcase features the best of afternoon dancers plus surprise guest performers, and general dancing throughout the evening!
VanQueerDanceDay was inspired by,and organized for the NSSB community — and other same-sex dancers elsewhere to offer something beyond dance classes and monthly dances. Dance students who have never been in a competition and those that have will have the chance to experience a dance competition in a non-threatening, fun environment. Most importantly, it is dancers chance to prepare for the Dancesport Competition at next summer’s North American Outgames in Vancouver, along with 19 other confirmed sports. The North American Same-Sex Dance Sports Association’s (NASSPDA) champion titles will be awarded in a 2-day dance event which will have Standard & American Style Ballroom, Country-Western, and Popular Dance Entries.
Overlook Park (across from Interstate Kaiser Permanente, Portland), 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Bring a dish to grill — BBQ services provided by the Club. Yellow Line Max stop. Off leash pet area. This is a members only event.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 11:00 am–5:00 pm, $3–5 donation
The “Back to School” Vendor Fair features lots of amazing vendors. Come socialize, peruse the enticing things for sale, and take advantage of the great deals!
Center for Sex Positive Culture Annex, 6:30–7:30 pm / Annual Membership is $55 (renewals are $35)
Required for CSPC membership. The Intro to Sex Positive Culture is a mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining. It is designed to introduce the broad range of experiences available at Seattle’s Center for Sex Positive Culture. The orientation provides attendees with a history of Sex Positive Culture in Seattle and reviews some of the expectations and etiquette expected at our events. Orientations also include a question-and-answer period so that attendees can get any questions answered.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 9:00 pm–3:00 am (party) / $20 ($15 for current or past titleholders in vest/sash), CSPC membership required
A leather play party and fundraiser for Leather Reign. It’s leather night at the CPSC. On the 5th Saturday in July, leather people of all stripes will have the entire space at the Center. Break out you sexiest leather at this party — it doesn’t have to be street legal or meet the rules of the Liquor Control Board. Don’t have leather to wear? We will have Daddy Wendell making leather belts, Sam Browne belts, and suspenders. Bring your leather toys or try out the new ones you bought at the vendor fair during the day. Wear your boots and get them shined by one of our boot blacks which will include Northwest Regional Boot Black Scout.
The Main Space will be set up for play and socializing away from the dungeon floor. This is also where you will find the boot blacks, leather gear, and our photographer. At 10:00, the Raw Space opens for play with a “no socializing in the play space” policy. Also opening at 10:00 will be a dress code leather social area in the Annex. This is the one space at the party that will require leather to be worn for entry. Here you can get away from the play and socialize.
The Center is donating 50% of the door from this party to Evergreen Leather Events, producers of Leather Reign. Donations for boot blacking and photos, as well as the proceeds from leather gear sales, will also benefit Leather Reign. This money will be used to help defray the cost of the conference this year, and will also help cover the costs of bringing a traveling exhibit from the Leather Archives & Museum to Leather Reign in November. If you sign up for the conference at the event and pay by cash or check, you will receive an additional $5 off the early bird registration price of $79.
Cobalt (917 Main St., Vancouver, BC), 9:00 pm / $10 ($5 before 10:00 pm)
THICKSET, Vancouver’s biggest and furriest hangout for Bears, Cubs, and friends, is putting on a doubleheader for Pride weekend! Saturday night there’s a pub night at the Cobalt.
Pumpjack Pub (1157 Davie St., Vancouver, BC) / Line privileges for those in leather until 10:30 pm
A night of leather/rubber & flesh. Hosted by Vancouver Men in Leather. Midnight draw for a pair of chaps.
Seattle Eagle, 9:00 pm–2:00 am / cover (no cover with full leather)
Clothes check will be provided. DJ Dana Dub.
August 2010
Leave from Broadway Grill, 9:30 am
Laughing Bean Coffee (2695 Hastings Street E., Vancouver, BC), 10:00 am
Robson and Denman Streets to Sunset Beach (Vancouver, BC), 12:00 noon parade (festival to follow)
The Conservatory (5224 SE Foster Road, Portland), 2:00–4:00 pm (door @ 1:30 pm) / $10 ($5 for PLA members)
Join us for our monthly hands on educational workshop. This month: TBD
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 2:30–5:30 pm / $35 (+$10 to attend Bondage is the Point at 6:00 pm)
Max’s Website: http://www.bondagelessons.com/2010-08-01-mean-rope.htm
Theme: Mean Rope — Rope Skills for Sadists and Masochists.
Many of us like rope bondage because it’s pretty, sensual and intimate. Tops often like demonstrating their technical skills and bottoms often enjoy the firm, snug caress of the rope. And some of us like being mean with our bondage — or like being tied up in mean ways.
Come learn more about using rope to produce powerful scenes and intense sensation.
We’ll cover motivation, technique, safety and some style elements which complement this type of play.
Most of our time will be spent on demonstrations and discussion but there will be a few opportunities for hands-on practice.
Center of Sex Positive Culture, 3:00–6:00 pm (doors close at 5:00 pm) / Price based on membership level ($5 off for CSPC and SML members or students)
Membership Info: rc@raincityjacks.org
The first Sunday of the month is our Day-Jack event. stroke your cock until 6:00 or until your nuts are drained… whichever cums first.
Eagle Portland (835 N Lombard, Portland), 4:00–8:00 pm / $10 ($8 for Oregon Bears members)
Come on down to the North Portland Eagle and join the Oregon Bears for our new monthly BearPaw Bust. Spend time unwinding once more before Monday approaches; you’ll be glad you did! The bar is non-smoking and there is a patio for those who do smoke. BBQ is provided by the Eagle Portland.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:00 pm–12:00 midnight / $10 ($5 if attended earlier workshop)
This gathering is set aside for enthusiasts of the visual and sensual aesthetics of bondage; whether by leather restraints, mummification in plastic wrap, or elaborate suspension in sweet-smelling hemp rope. The intent of this experience is to provide a mellow, social lounge atmosphere for bondage that is enjoyable for respectful spectators as well as the participants. Note: Same Sex play is welcome!
Anza Club (3 W. 8th Ave., Vancouver, BC), 8:00 pm / $10
After the parade on Sunday night, there’s a special one off pirate-themed party called STOCKPILE.
The Garden House (2336 15th Ave. S, on Beacon Hill), 7:00–9:00 pm / $5
C1/C2 dancing to tapes and callers. Check the website calendar for current info or e-email questions to puddletownsqmc@yahoo.com.
Meet at 1122 East John, Apt. A, 7:00 pm (ride commences soon after 7:00, so be on time!)
Come find out what’s up with the gay scooter club and go for an hour-long Seattle area ride (suitable for all 49cc scooters as well as larger models). This month’s ride: TBD.
Private location (Vancouver, BC, e-mail SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne
Location TBA (Portland), 6:00 pm (dinner) 7:00 pm (meeting)
PLA 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.
Eagle Portland (835 N. Lombard, Portland), 7:00–9:00 pm
Cooper’s Coffee (6409 SE Stark St., Portland), 7:00–9:00 pm
Cooper’s Coffee offers great coffee, mouth watering pies, food to fill any appetite, and a wine and beer bar. So come on out and enjoy good times with fellow bears in a friendly, smoke free gay-owned Portland business.
Cuff Complex, 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Bear-aoke 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.
Center for Sex Positive Culture Annex, 6:30–7:30 pm/ Annual Membership is $55 (renewals are $35)
Required for CSPC membership. The Intro to Sex Positive Culture is a mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining. It is designed to introduce the broad range of experiences available at Seattle’s Center for Sex Positive Culture. The orientation provides attendees with a history of Sex Positive Culture in Seattle and reviews some of the expectations and etiquette expected at our events. Orientations also include a question-and-answer period so that attendees can get any questions answered.
The Met Hotel (411 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC), 6:00–8:00 pm
Site Info: http://www.themethotel.com
C.C. Attle’s, 7:00–11:00 pm
Bar Info: http://www.ccattles.net
The Garden House (2336 15th Ave. S, on Beacon Hill), 7:00–9:00 pm / $5–10
Movie. Theater (location). 7:00 pm showtime (meet 15 minutes before) / $7.50
Movie Site: TBD
Movie Synopsis: TBD
We get together on Wednesday nights (and occasionally on weekends) to see a movie at a local theater. After the movie, join us at a local bar for drinks and fun.
Our House of Portland (2727 SE Alder, Portland), 7:00 pm
We would like to thank you for coming to our board meeting in advance. We appreciate the opportunity to hear directly from our members and from other organizations in our community. Our visitors often bring us some of the best opportunities for us to serve our membership. Keep in mind that the primary purpose of the Oregon Bears is to create “social enjoyment and camaraderie” for our members. Our secondary purpose is to provide resources to charitable organizations, and we generally do that through social, fundraising events.
Cuff Complex, 7:30–8:30 (open dancing) 8:30 (lesson) 9:00–10:30 (open dancing)
Bar Info: http://www.cuffcomplex.com
Mailing List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/t-100
Lesson: Please Me Right *** NEW *** line dance (+ review of Loosen Up My Buttons) / Instructor: Christa / DJ: Jim
Line Dance Step Sheet and Video: http://www.yipee.sg/DisplayStep.asp?unique_id=14075
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:00–8:00 pm / Annual Membership is $55 (renewals are $35)
Required for CSPC membership. The Intro to Sex Positive Culture is a mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining. It is designed to introduce the broad range of experiences available at Seattle’s Center for Sex Positive Culture. The orientation provides attendees with a history of Sex Positive Culture in Seattle and reviews some of the expectations and etiquette expected at our events. Orientations also include a question-and-answer period so that attendees can get any questions answered.
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne
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.
Rosetown Ramblers Garage SaleShawn’s Garage (Portland, OR)
No info available.
Meet Me in Montana 2010Near St. Regis, MT / $150 ($165 for on-site camping)
You are invited to help celebrate the 5th year anniversary of the Meet Me In Montana Weekend fundraiser
for the Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association
at the Cowboy Up Montana Ranch outside of Saint Regis, Montana. Food, rafting, dancing, and more! Live Music Saturday night with country recording artist
Shane Clouse and Stomping Ground.
The Cowboy Up Montana Ranch is a 30-acre spread outside of Saint Regis, MT.
The ranch is surrounded by forests and mountains and is only a couple of miles from the Clark Fork River.
Lots of pasture for your critters. Lots of space to park your trailers and campers and to set up your tents.
Oregon Leather Pride WeekVarious locations in Oregon (primarily Portland) / See individual day listings for specific event details
Friday, August 6: PLA Fetish Ball, 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Saturday, August 7: PLA Leather Tastings, 12:00 noon–4:00 pm
Whippersnappers Munch, 2:00–4:00 pm
Trans-March, 5:00–8:00 pm
Whippersnappers First Strike Party, 8:00 pm–1:00 am
In Uniform Boots ’n Buzzcuts Party, 9:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Whippersnappers Munch, 2:00–4:00 pm
Trans-March, 5:00–8:00 pm
Whippersnappers First Strike Party, 8:00 pm–1:00 am
In Uniform Boots ’n Buzzcuts Party, 9:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Sunday, August 8: Bad Girls Sunday School, 10:30 am–4:30 pm
Oregon Bears Beer Bust, 4:00–8:00 pm
Fetish Photographer’s Potluck Social, 6:00–8:00 pm
Oregon Bears Beer Bust, 4:00–8:00 pm
Fetish Photographer’s Potluck Social, 6:00–8:00 pm
Monday, August 9: BLP Movie Night at the Embers, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, August 10: Tangible Vandalism, 4:00–7:00 pm
Bad Girls Munch at the Egyptian Room, 7:00–9:00 pm
Bad Girls Munch at the Egyptian Room, 7:00–9:00 pm
Wednesday, August 11: Wednesday Munch, 5:00–8:00 pm
ISRC Leather and Lace Show, 7:00 pm
ISRC Leather and Lace Show, 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 12: Leather Family BBQ at Peninsula Park, 6:00 pm–dusk
Club Sesso , 8:00 pm–2:00 am
Club Sesso , 8:00 pm–2:00 am
Friday, August 13: BLP Leather Vegas, 6:00–10:00 pm
Saturday, August 14: Whippersnappers Whips in the Park, 12:00 noon–2:00 pm
PLM Mens Potluck, time not listed
Oregon State Leather Contest at the Embers, 7:00–9:00 pm
PLA Play Party, 9:00 pm
PLM Mens Potluck, time not listed
Oregon State Leather Contest at the Embers, 7:00–9:00 pm
PLA Play Party, 9:00 pm
Sunday, August 15: BLP Victory Brunch and Rose & Thorn Awards, 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Whippersnappers Whips in the Park, 3:00–5:00 pm
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Bingo, 4:00–8:00 pm
Deacon X Fetish Night, time not listed
Whippersnappers Whips in the Park, 3:00–5:00 pm
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Bingo, 4:00–8:00 pm
Deacon X Fetish Night, time not listed
The Fox & Hounds (217 NW 2nd Ave., Portland), 5:00–7:00 pm
For most Bears, the work week ends on Friday Evening, so the Bears head on down to Old Town to meet up with friends, have a drink, and shoot the breeze. The Bears usually gather in the “Bear Den” to chat and possibly enjoy a meal before heading back home to get ready for some evening fun. If you are from out-of-town, the Bears Happy Hour is a great place to meet and gather information for local goings-on around the Portland Metro area. You’ll be glad you did!
Cuff Complex, 7:00 pm (door) 7:15 pm (lessons) 8:15–11:00 pm (open dancing) / cover after 9:00 pm (free with Rain Country membership card)
Bar Info: http://www.cuffcomplex.com
Mailing List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/t-100
Lesson: Basic Two-Step and Basic West Coast Swing / Instructor: TBD / DJ: Betty
Starting in July, a new sequencing of our Friday night lessons to give you more focus on a given dance style, and more chances to practice and learn all month long. First Friday is split between Basic Two-Step and Basic Dance-of-the-Month; when Dance-of-the Month is Two-Step, a Basic level line dance will be done. Dance-of-the-Month for August is West Coast Swing.
Melody Ballroom (615 SE Alder St., Portland), 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight / $20 ($10 in fetish wear)
Kick-off event for Oregon Leather Pride! Dungeon space, costume contest, and silent & live auctions. Performances by CC Slaughter’s DIVAS! Includes silent and live auctions with lots of cool items — all proceeds go to charity! If you would you like to donate your services (bottom, top, house cleaning etc) and or items please contact pdxconnie@yahoo.com.
Rotture (315 SE 3rd Ave., Portland), 9:00–11:45 pm / $5
Info: http://www.rotture.com/
Hot fun monthly beards, bears, boys, and gear dance party.
Cuff Complex
No cover for leather, bear, motorcycle club, rodeo association, or country-western dance club members with membership card or club colors, or with Steamworks or BP card.
Cascades Gateway Park (Salem, OR), 10:00 am–5:00 pm
The Conservatory (5224 SE Foster Road, Portland), 12:00 noon–4:00 pm / $5
Please come join us for a great afternoon of having a sample of the kinky side
of life! We will have a big list of top notch local folks who are happy to give you tastes of some of
the things you’ve had fantasies about!
Center for Sex Positive Culture (library), 3:00–5:00 pm / $5 donation
Come and Join the kinky book club! This is a book club and discussion group that will feature a monthly read that is hot, kinky, sexy, dirty, and any other words you can think of that gets your creative juices flowing. The process is quite simple: we all vote on the next month book during the meeting before; some suggestions will be provided with a description of the books. If you have any book you want to nominate, bring it along to take place in the vote. We choose the book and then go off and read . If you miss the meeting, the book will be posted online.
August book: TBD.
C.C. Attle’s, 6:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Bar Info: http://www.ccattles.net
Join us at the Northwest Bears’ home bar. Drink specials and wall-to-wall furry men! This is our biggest bar event of the month — don’t miss it.
Center for Sex Positive Culture Annex, 6:30–7:30 pm / Annual Membership is $55 (renewals are $35)
Required for CSPC membership. The Intro to Sex Positive Culture is a mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining. It is designed to introduce the broad range of experiences available at Seattle’s Center for Sex Positive Culture. The orientation provides attendees with a history of Sex Positive Culture in Seattle and reviews some of the expectations and etiquette expected at our events. Orientations also include a question-and-answer period so that attendees can get any questions answered.
Capri Hall (3925 Fraser St. @ E. 23rd, Vancouver, BC), 3:30–7:30 pm (workshops) 8:00 pm–1:00 am (play party) / see pricing below
Afternoon Workshop (3:30–5:00 pm): Boot Blacking, presented by Jack. This workshop will cover some basic do’s and don’ts about boot blacking as well as hands-on time for those that would like to leave the workshop smelling a bit like saddle soap and polish. What will make this workshop more than the standard 101 class will be a short open forum on what makes the Leather Bootblack different from someone who shines shoes at the airport or on street corners in the United States. $5–10 sliding scale.
Tour (5:00–6:00 pm): Newcomers discussion group and dungeon tour. A casual, low-stress discussion group for people who are new to the scene or just curious, hosted by experienced members of the community. Followed by a guided tour of the play facilities.
Evening Workshop (6:00–7:30 pm): TBD. $10-20 sliding scale
Vancouver Dungeon Play Party (8:00 pm–1:00 am): Featuring fully equipped dungeon, snack bar, and red light room.
$20
(or $25–35 with evening workshop)
Crystal’s Country Jam is on vacation for the summer, returning on September 18. However, the Alder Street Hoedown will be occurring at the PPPA on the 3rd Saturday in July and the 1st and 3rd Saturday’s in August (the regular dance nights) to maintain dancing continuity during the summer.
Portland Metro Police Club (PPPA, 618 SE Alder, Portland), 8:00 pm (couples lesson), 9:00 pm–12:00 midnight (open dancing) / $3 for lessons, $7 for dance
While Crystal is on vacation for the summer, keep on dancing on the 3rd Saturday in July and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays in August. Same schedule, same price. Co-sponsored by Portland dancers and Rain Country Dance Association from Seattle.
Lesson: TBD line dances. Instructor and DJ: TBD, from Seattle.
You can park without risk of being towed in the US Bank parking lot as well as the Bank of America and Melody Ballroom parking lots, all close by and well marked.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 8:00 pm (social), 9:00 pm–3:00 am (party) / $20, CSPC membership required
Info: Contact George (george_enoughsaid@yahoo.com)
In the spirit of Skippy and all of the creatively evil things he would come up with, we give you a night of debauchery for all you creative and evil players out there (and those who like to play with them). Ever wondered what it would be like to use a surgical tubing flogger? Want to try out that homemade buckshot flogger? Never thought that miscellaneous length of rubber hose could be useful? You would be surprised. Now’s your chance show the rest of the world just how creatively kinky you can be. You will be able to use most of Skippy’s toys, some will be on display for ideas. Come hang out and watch all of the ricockulous ideas people come up with. Stop by the tool dip station, make something of your own and test it out. You want a place for that extremely intense play? This is your place… after all, it is George and Pussy Dave!
Crush (141 SE Morrison St., Portland), 9:00 pm–2:00 am
Info: http://www.crushbar.com
Monthly gear and Levis/hankie code dance party.
Seattle Eagle, 9:00 pm–3:00 am / $7 ($5 before 10:00 pm)
DJs Freddy King of Pants and Nark.
Eagle Portland (835 N Lombard, Portland), 10:00 pm–2:00 am / $5 donation
Cuff Complex, 12:00 midnight
Come down the hill after Bear Meet at C.C. Attle’s and dance to DJ FunkyBear.
Location varies (Portland), 9:00 am
Private home in XXX, 9:30 am (brunch) 10:00 am–12:00 noon
Directions/RSVP: info@raincountrydance.org
First, a potluck brunch hosted by XXX. Then, 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.
Seattle Public Library–Capitol Hill Branch (425 Harvard Ave. E. @ Republican, 2nd floor), 1:15–3:15 pm
Info: http://www.glpw.org or info@glpw.org
GLPW produces the Northwest LeatherSIR/Leatherboy contest. Please come out and join us. Things are heating up and the play is even hotter.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 1:00–3:00 pm / $5 donation, CSPC membership not required
Info: http://www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org or e-mail to nswg@wetspot.org
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.
The Garden House (2336 15th Ave. S, on Beacon Hill), 7:00–9:00 pm / $5
C1/C2 dancing to tapes and callers. Check the website calendar for current info or e-email questions to puddletownsqmc@yahoo.com.
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne
Cuff Complex, 7:30 pm
The Conservatory (SE Portland), 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: http://www.theconservatorypdx.com
The Portland Rope Arts Group meetings are a friendly gathering of people
interested in consensual rope bondage. Meeting are open to all rope enthusiasts and those merely curious about
rope bondage. Our goal is to promote education about rope bondage. The purpose
of our rather informal group meetings is sharing and disseminating information
about rope bondage. Attendees may participate in an informal practice on a
particular topic for the month or are free to practice on their own or simply
observe.
Details TBD
The Embers (110 NW Broadway, Portland), 7:00–10:00 pm / $5 donation
Movie Info: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486585/
Hosted by Alycyn Britton, Ms. Oregon State Leather 2003. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
The Conservatory (5224 SE Foster Rd., Portland), 5:00–7:00 pm / Free
A/C
Design Show for the Fetish, Sexual Health, and LGBT Communities. Free Refreshments and Door Prizes!
Center for Sex Positive Culture RAW Space, 7:00–9:00 pm (meeting, plus socializing after) / $5 donation
Info: http://www.sexpositiveculture.org/events/zevent.2007-02-01.3242509357 or OwnerslaveGroup@gmail.com
This is a discussion and support group for all folks who are or want to be in Ownership/property relationships, as well as all those who are interested in exploring and learning or talking about them. Each month we have a topic to facilitate discussion (we do not expect that
the discussion will stay on topic and it rarely does).
The topic this month
will be TBD
Starky’s (2913 SE Stark St., Portland), 7:00 pm
Please let us know if you’ll be attending.
Cuff Complex, 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Bear-aoke 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.
The Embers (110 NW Broadway, Portland), 6:00 pm (door) 7:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Center of Sex Positive Culture, 7:00–10:00 pm (doors close at 8:00 pm) / Price based on membership level ($5 off for CSPC and SML members or students)
Membership Info: rc@raincityjacks.org
Theme:
TBD. Participation in all themes is encouraged but optional.
C.C. Attle’s, 7:00–11:00 pm
Bar Info: http://www.ccattles.net
Movie. Theater (location). 7:00 pm showtime (meet 15 minutes before) / $7.50
Movie Site: TBD
Movie Synopsis: TBD
We get together on Wednesday nights (and occasionally on weekends) to see a movie at a local theater. After the movie, join us at a local bar for drinks and fun.
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne
Overlook Park (N Fremont St. & Interstate Ave., Portland), 6:00–9:00 pm
Hosted by the Oregon Leather Pride 2010 Committee. Open to everyone, all ages. Free! Bring a dish to share.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:00–8:00 pm / Annual Membership is $55 (renewals are $35)
Required for CSPC membership. The Intro to Sex Positive Culture is a mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining. It is designed to introduce the broad range of experiences available at Seattle’s Center for Sex Positive Culture. The orientation provides attendees with a history of Sex Positive Culture in Seattle and reviews some of the expectations and etiquette expected at our events. Orientations also include a question-and-answer period so that attendees can get any questions answered.
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne
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.
Julia’s Cafe (2130 NE Broadway, Portland), 7:00–10:00 pm
Hosts: Andy Mangels and Theresa “Darklady” Reed. Open to everyone over 18. Free, although tipping your waitstaff and KJ Andy is encouraged. Karaoke with a naughty twist!
Club Z, 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight / Locker or room rental required
$3 off for SML members or those in full leather.
Mr. & Ms. Oregon Leather ContestEmbers Avenue (110 NW Broadway, Portland) and Julia’s (2130 NE Broadway, Portland)
Info: http://www.portlandleather.org/eventdetails.php?calendarid=780 (meet & greet)
http://www.portlandleather.org/eventdetails.php?calendarid=782 (contest)
http://www.portlandleather.org/eventdetails.php?calendarid=714 (brunch/awards)
http://www.portlandleather.org/eventdetails.php?calendarid=782 (contest)
http://www.portlandleather.org/eventdetails.php?calendarid=714 (brunch/awards)
Friday: Leather Vegas and Contestant Meet & Greet @ Embers, 6:00–10:00 pm
Saturday: Leather Vegas and Contestant Meet & Greet @ Embers, 6:00 pm (door) 7:00–9:00 pm / $10
Sunday: BLP Victory Brunch/Rose & Thorne Awards @ Julia’s, 11:00 am–2:00 pm (awards @ 1:00 pm) / order off menu
Underwear Foam WeekendTriangle Recreation Center (Bender Creek, WA) / $xx plus weekend camping fee
Info: http://www.camptrc.org
Details TBD
The Fox & Hounds (217 NW 2nd Ave., Portland), 5:00–7:00 pm
For most Bears, the work week ends on Friday Evening, so the Bears head on down to Old Town to meet up with friends, have a drink, and shoot the breeze. The Bears usually gather in the “Bear Den” to chat and possibly enjoy a meal before heading back home to get ready for some evening fun. If you are from out-of-town, the Bears Happy Hour is a great place to meet and gather information for local goings-on around the Portland Metro area. You’ll be glad you did!
Cuff Complex, 7:00 pm (door) 7:15 pm (lessons) 8:15–11:00 pm (open dancing) / cover after 9:00 pm (free with Rain Country membership card)
Bar Info: http://www.cuffcomplex.com
Mailing List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/t-100
Lesson: Basic-Plus West Coast Swing + TBD line dance / Instructor: TBD / DJ: TBD
Starting in July, a new sequencing of our Friday night lessons to give you more focus on a given dance style, and more chances to practice and learn all month long. Second Friday is split between Basic-Plus Dance-of-the-Month and a line dance lesson; when Dance-of-the Month is Two-Step, a review of the previous week’s line dance will be done. Dance-of-the-Month for August is West Coast Swing.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:30–8:30 pm / Annual Membership is $55 (renewals are $35)
Required for CSPC membership. The Intro to Sex Positive Culture is a mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining. It is designed to introduce the broad range of experiences available at Seattle’s Center for Sex Positive Culture. The orientation provides attendees with a history of Sex Positive Culture in Seattle and reviews some of the expectations and etiquette expected at our events. Orientations also include a question-and-answer period so that attendees can get any questions answered.
No August social due to the Pride Social two weeks ago.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:30–9:00 pm / $5 (free for SML members)
Seattle Men in Leather’s BDSM Education Series. Plan on a mixture of topics ranging from beginners to advanced, including elements of medical safety precautions relevant to each topic. Men only.
Theme this month: Play piercing, presented by Devyn of Ecosensual Education.
Center for Sex Positive Culture (Raw Space), 9:00 pm–2:00 am / $20 ($15 before 10:00 pm; CSPC or SML membership required)
Men, bring your gear and your boys to the Dark Dungeon in the Raw space. The lights are low, the racks are ready, and the backroom is open. Don’t want to miss Friday night at the bars, that’s okay, because if you want, you can party all night long with the Tie Me Up Party (not men only though; CSPC membership required)
Cuff Complex
No cover for leather, bear, motorcycle club, rodeo association, or country-western dance club members with membership card or club colors, or with Steamworks or BP card.
Twisted (1212 California, Everett)
Leather, rubber, PVC, drag, corsets, heels, bondage, and more! Door prizes and give-aways! Drink specials!
M2M (1210 Granville, Vancouver, BC), after VML Social (12:00 midnight) / $5 discount for VML members
M2M Info: http://www.m2mplayspace.com
Friendship Square to East City Park (Moscow, ID), 11:00 am (festival follows to 4:00 pm)
Alton Baker Park (Eugene, OR), 12:00 noon–7:00 pm
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 12:00 noon–3:00 pm
A whip support group for people of all levels. Eye protection is recommended, as is long shirts or jackets.
Cultus Lake Waterpark (Chilliwack, BC), 1:00–6:30 pm / $25
Park Info: http://www.cultus.com/
VanBears takes over Cultus Lake Waterslides! Dig out your shorts, your towel and some waterproof sunscreen, pack some water and snacks (think “potluck”) and enjoy a day of sliding, dipping, laughing and tanning!
Do you have an extra seat (or 2) in your vehicle for someone else? Need a ride? Check out the rideshare message thread.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (NE 80th St. & 1st Ave. NE, in Greenlake), 3:00–9:30 pm / $10 for one session, $15 for both
Schedule: 3:00–5:30 pm:
Advanced with Challenge star tips.
5:45–6:45 pm: Potluck
7:00–9:30 pm: Mainstream and Plus
5:45–6:45 pm: Potluck
7:00–9:30 pm: Mainstream and Plus
Caller: Len Christiansen
Private home in/near Portland, 7:00–9:30 pm
Info: Contact Paul (tuckerwalter@gmail.com)
Cuff Complex, 7:00–10:00 pm
As many of you have requested, due to work schedules and not being able to attend our monthly 4th Wednesday dress code leather social, we have now found a solution that we hope you all will like. Starting in July, every 2nd Saturday of each month SML will have a dress code-encouraged social at the Cuff Complex. More info will be following between now and then so keep an eye out.
Rumors Cabaret (1119 Railroad Ave., Bellingham), 7:30–10:30 pm (social)
Come join Bellingham’s hottest Leather Men.
Center for Sex Positive Culture Annex, 8:00 pm (social), 9:00 pm–3:00 am (party) / $15, CSPC membership required
The Pansexual Whips, Mayhem, and Metal Night is a BDSM night of 6 hours of HOT, HEAVY play, and LOUD Metal music… Death Metal, Black Metal, Viking Metal, Power Metal, Orchestral/Symphonic/Operatic Metal, Thrash, Speed, you name it! If it is Metal, it will be played eventually. Nights will usually be DJ’d, but there will also be the occasional live band… and yes, you can fuck in the mosh pit! (Or play, or…) If you like your play like you like your music — Heavy, Crushing, Edge Defying, and Brutal — this is the event for you! Throw her against the chain link fence / lock him in the cage / tie them to the A-Frame and do your nastiest! If we can hear the screams above the music, all the better! This event tends to be very loud — not quite as loud as the Grind, but it may be a good idea to have a non-verbal safe signal. Ear plugs are available from the DJ station or cashier if you like, and our staff is glad to assist you in finding the appropriate play space for what you want to do.
Branx (320 SE 2nd Ave., Portland), 9:00 pm–2:00 am / $5
Bears, beards, cubs, beefcakes, chubs, otters, and other wildlife! DJs Sam Storicks, 50 Pound Note, and Freddy King of Pants.
Rosebud Restaurant & Bar (719 E. Pike), 11:00 am
Restaurant: http://rosebud-restaurant.com
Sponsored by Seattle Men in Leather. All members of the leather community are invited to attend.
Woodland Park, Shelter 5 (Seattle), 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Bring your favorite picnic sides and desserts to share with your fellow members and guests! Hot dogs, hamburgers, and soda provided by the club.
Courtyard by Marriott (435 NE Wasco, Portland), 2:00 pm
Have you ever wondered how to get involved with the Portland Leather
community? Want to know what kind of productions and events we put together?
Do you like to volunteer, meet new people, and have lots of fun? Come join
us at the next board meeting.
Note: Location, date, and time of meeting sometimes change. Check the website for the most current information.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 2:00–5:00 pm / $5 donation
Info: http://www.sexpositiveculture.org/events/zevent.2009-02-08.3283365595 or contact rope_enthusiasts@sexpositiveculture.org
This is space for people to work on their rope and rope bondage skills and techniques. 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! Stunt bottoms are always welcome.
Portland Eagle (835 N Lombard St., Portland), 4:00–7:00 pm / $8
Valhalla Dungeon, 4:30–6:15 pm / $5 (free for MAsT members, must join MAsT to attend repeatedly)
Info: http://www.mastpnw.org or info@mastpnw.org
MAsT Pacific NW is a chapter of MAsT International, which exists as an education, support, and resource group for individuals involved in, or interested in, the Master/slave lifestyle. MAsT provides an opportunity and forum for like-minded individuals to come together for discussion of issues that concern Masters and slaves, to share ideas, and gain and/or share knowledge of the Master/slave lifestyle. Discussion topic this month: TBD.
Private location in Seattle, 6:30 pm
All SML members are invited to attend. Contact president@seattlemeninleather.org for details and directions.
The Garden House (2336 15th Ave. S, on Beacon Hill), 7:00–9:00 pm / $5
C1/C2 dancing to tapes and callers. Check the website calendar for current info or e-email questions to puddletownsqmc@yahoo.com.
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne
Cuff Complex, 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Bear-aoke 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.
The Garden House (2336 15th Ave. S, on Beacon Hill), 7:00–9:00 pm / $5–10
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:00–9:00 pm
Drawing sessions at the Wet Spot give you a chance to draw dames in distress, tops with crops, men with men, and more. Whether you are an expert artist or a budding beginner, everyone is welcome to come and draw. Each session generally focuses on a theme and features one or two models. Sessions range from classic modeling (like you would find in any art school) to fetish / kink modeling. We try over time to have a good mix of genders, orientations, body sizes, nude modeling vs. fetish gear, and classic modeling vs. erotic modeling and kink. We’re always open to new ideas.
C.C. Attle’s, 7:00–11:00 pm
Bar Info: http://www.ccattles.net
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:30–9:30 pm
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne
TBD. Theater (location), 7:30 pm showtime (meet 15 minutes before) / $6
Movie Site: TBD
Movie Synopsis:
TBD
We get together on Wednesday nights (and occasionally on weekends) to see a movie at a local theater. After the movie, join us at a local bar for drinks and fun.
Cuff Complex, 8:00–9:00 pm
Come stop by and see what the Club is all about.
Cuff Complex, 7:30–8:30 (open dancing) 8:30 (lesson) 9:00–10:30 (open dancing)
Bar Info: http://www.cuffcomplex.com
Mailing List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/t-100
Lesson: TBD line dance (+ review of TBD) / Instructor: TBD / DJ: TBD
Line Dance Step Sheet and Video: TBD
Camp Oregon Bears XIII: The Voyage HomeBeverly Beach State Park (near Newport, OR) / $110 ($120 after July 23; $95/$105 for Oregon Bears members)
Info: http://www.camporegonbears.com (see website for event schedule)
It is once again time to begin planning for our yearly trek into the woods. This year’s Camp Out is going to be at Beverly Beach State Park in Newport, Oregon. The theme for this year is “The Voyage Home”, as we are returning to where the majority of the early Camp Outs were held. The committee has reserved all three group camp sites and 10 RV sites for this year; unfortunately due to renovations and repairs, the closest RV sites to the group sites are unavailable for use.
There are a number of local attractions on the coast between Newport and Lincoln City, including the Oregon Coast Aquarium, whale watching, lighthouses, festivals and of course shopping. Depoe Bay is having their Pirate Festival the weekend of Camp Out.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:00–8:00 pm / Annual Membership is $55 (renewals are $35)
Required for CSPC membership. The Intro to Sex Positive Culture is a mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining. It is designed to introduce the broad range of experiences available at Seattle’s Center for Sex Positive Culture. The orientation provides attendees with a history of Sex Positive Culture in Seattle and reviews some of the expectations and etiquette expected at our events. Orientations also include a question-and-answer period so that attendees can get any questions answered.
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne
The Conservatory (SE Portland, OR), 7:00–11:00 pm / $15
Join me and my friends from the Portland Rope Arts Group for a frivolous mid-week play party with a focus on bondage and restraint. No RSVP necessary.
Non-alcoholic beverages and Zensai offered. Special Guest: Yasmin Ling from encasementfetish.com.
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.
Bar Info: http://www.seattleeagle.com
Into fisting? Into watersports? Getting horny as the weekend approaches? Flag red or yellow and come out to the Eagle, and maybe set something up! (Respect the space: meet here, play elsewhere.)
Cuff Complex, 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.
Pumpjack Pub (1167 Davie St., Vancouver, BC), 9:00–11:00 pm
Location Info: http://www.Pumpjackpub.com
Group Info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VanHM
Handymen is a red hanky social group which meets the Thursday before the third Saturday of every month at the Pumpjack to get to know each other. Flag some red, meet up with your handball buds, and make some new ones.
The Fox & Hounds (217 NW 2nd Ave., Portland), 5:00–7:00 pm
For most Bears, the work week ends on Friday Evening, so the Bears head on down to Old Town to meet up with friends, have a drink, and shoot the breeze. The Bears usually gather in the “Bear Den” to chat and possibly enjoy a meal before heading back home to get ready for some evening fun. If you are from out-of-town, the Bears Happy Hour is a great place to meet and gather information for local goings-on around the Portland Metro area. You’ll be glad you did!
Cuff Complex, 7:00 pm (door) 7:15 pm (lessons) 8:15–11:00 pm (open dancing) / cover after 9:00 pm (free with Rain Country membership card)
Bar Info: http://www.cuffcomplex.com
Mailing List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/t-100
Lesson: Basic-Double-Plus West Coast Swing (+ review of TBD) / Instructor: TBD / DJ: Mike
Starting in July, a new sequencing of our Friday night lessons to give you more focus on a given dance style, and more chances to practice and learn all month long. Third Friday is nearly a full hour of Basic-Double-Plus level lessons plus a review of the previous week’s line dance. Dance-of-the-Month for August is West Coast Swing.
Century Ballroom’s West Hall (915 E. Pine, 2nd floor, Seattle), 8:30 pm (lesson), 9:00 pm–12:30 am (dancing) / $5 (includes lesson)
With MC Koop and DJ Betty.
Cuff Complex
No cover for leather, bear, motorcycle club, rodeo association, or country-western dance club members with membership card or club colors, or with Steamworks or BP card.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 4:30–6:30 pm / $5 (CSPC membership not required)
MAsT is an international organization that exists as an education, support,
and resource group for individuals involved in, or interested in, the
Master/slave lifestyle. MAsT provides an opportunity and forum for
like-minded individuals to come together for discussion of issues that
concern Masters and slaves, to share ideas and gain and/or share knowledge
of the Master/slave lifestyle. With the formation of MAsT Seattle, we should have the opportunity for more activities involving Master/slave lifestyles in the Seattle, Washington area.
Membership in the MAsT Seattle chapter is open to anyone who is at least 18
years old and has an interest in Master/slave relationships, Ownership/property relationships, or other Power Differential
relationships. One need not be in a relationship to attend.
Private home (Olympia?), 6:00-9:00 pm
MAsT South Sound is an opportunity for HGLBT to gather and share the M/s experience. Venue is a private residence, format is potluck followed by a facilated topic discussion.
Center for Sex Positive Culture Annex, 6:30–7:30 pm / Annual Membership is $55 (renewals are $35)
Required for CSPC membership. The Intro to Sex Positive Culture is a mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining. It is designed to introduce the broad range of experiences available at Seattle’s Center for Sex Positive Culture. The orientation provides attendees with a history of Sex Positive Culture in Seattle and reviews some of the expectations and etiquette expected at our events. Orientations also include a question-and-answer period so that attendees can get any questions answered.
M2M (1210 Granville, Vancouver, BC), 7:00 pm / M2M membership and locker/room required
M2M Info: http://www.m2mplayspace.com
Group Info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VanHM
If you’re in the Vancouver area and looking for action, grab a bucket of your favorite lube, Fisting Fetish gear, and toys, and head to the M2M Playspace Saturday night. The men of Vancouver Handymen is holding a play party on the third Saturday of every month. It’s a few steps south of Davie Street, on the east side of Granville, and the entrance is just a black door, with no sign. Membership is free. Show your membership card to get $5 off your room.
Rooms for are reserved for VanHM members until 7:00 pm only, so come early to get your preferred room.
Membership cards can be obtained at our Thursday Night Social.
Crystal’s Country Jam is on vacation for the summer, returning on September 18. However, the Alder Street Hoedown will be occurring at the PPPA on the 3rd Saturday in July and the 1st and 3rd Saturday’s in August (the regular dance nights) to maintain dancing continuity during the summer.
Portland Metro Police Club (PPPA, 618 SE Alder, Portland), 8:00 pm (couples lesson), 9:00 pm–12:00 midnight (open dancing) / $3 for lessons, $7 for dance
While Crystal is on vacation for the summer, keep on dancing on the 3rd Saturday in July and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays in August. Same schedule, same price. Co-sponsored by Portland dancers and Rain Country Dance Association from Seattle.
Lesson: TBD, taught by TBD. DJ: TBD, from Rain Country Dance Association in Seattle.
You can park without risk of being towed in the US Bank parking lot as well as the Bank of America and Melody Ballroom parking lots, all close by and well marked.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 8:00 pm (social), 9:00 pm–3:00 am (party) / $20, CSPC membership required ($5 discount before 10:00 pm in costume)
Party Info: http://www.sexpositiveculture.org/events/zevent.2007-05-02.1152812518/zsubevent.2010-04-20.8050757548
Come join us as the Fantasy & Uniform Team presents: Fantasy Career. What do you want to be when you grow up? That question has tortured countless generations! Well, the F&U team isnt above a little torture, as a matter of fact some of us really like it! So what is it you want/ed to be? A fireman, teacher, doctor, secretary, burlesque performer, or perhaps a maker of quality sex toys? Tonight is all about that fantasy career… which one will you choose for yourself?
Cuff Complex, 9:00 pm (demo) 10:00 pm (dance)
Bar Info: http://www.cuffcomplex.com
Sponsored by M4Mkink.com, Leatherpost.com, and the Cuff Complex. This is a leather event and is open to everyone in the gay community. This event was created to encourage open mindedness and the freedom to express one’s individuality and sexuality within the GLBTQ Community. The dance floor will be open for socializing and demonstrations early in the evening.
Seattle Eagle, 9:00 pm–2:00 am / cover (no cover with full leather)
Clothes check will be provided. DJ KC and guests.
Eagle Portland (835 N Lombard, Portland), 9:00 pm–12:00 midnight / $10 ($8 for Oregon Bears members)
The Oregon Bears host Bear Paw Beer Bust. The Bear Paw Beer Bust is the twice monthly event hosted by the Oregon Bears as a fund raiser for Bear Events like Beartown.
Wild Waves Theme Park (36201 Enchanted Pkwy S., Federal Way), 10:00 am–7:00 pm / $26
Wild Waves Info: http://www.wildwaves.com/
The Northwest Bears’ yearly trek to Wild Waves. Come on and have some wet fun in the sun (or rain)! It is an all day event starting whenever you show up and lasting until the park closes.
Fox & Hounds (217 NW 2nd Ave., Portland), 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Salem or Eugene, OR, 2:00–3:30 pm
Info: SWV.MAsT@yahoo.com
Please contact Lady Papillon or Miss Rebecca for more information.
Holiday Inn Airport (lower level, 8439 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland), 7:00 pm / $10 ($5 for RCDC members)
Info: http://www.rcdc.org
This month: TBD.
The Garden House (2336 15th Ave. S, on Beacon Hill), 7:00–9:00 pm / $5
C1/C2 dancing to tapes and callers. Check the website calendar for current info or e-email questions to puddletownsqmc@yahoo.com.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:00–9:00 pm / $5 donation, CSPC membership not required
Info: http://www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org or e-mail to nswg@wetspot.org
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.
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne
Cuff Complex, 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight
Bear-aoke 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.
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne
Center of Sex Positive Culture, 7:00–10:00 pm (doors close at 8:00 pm) / Price based on membership level ($5 off for CSPC and SML members or students)
Membership Info: rc@raincityjacks.org
Cuff Complex, 7:00–10:00 pm
All members of the leather community are invited to attend. Dress Code: leather, rubber, uniform, etc. No white tennis shoes or open-toed sandals.
C.C. Attle’s, 7:00–11:00 pm
Bar Info: http://www.ccattles.net
TBD. Theater (location). 7:10 pm showtime (meet 15 minutes before) / $7.50
Movie Site: TBD
Movie Synopsis: TBD
We get together on Wednesday nights (and occasionally on weekends) to see a movie at a local theater. After the movie, join us at a local bar for drinks and fun.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:00–8:00 pm / Annual Membership is $55 (renewals are $35)
Required for CSPC membership. The Intro to Sex Positive Culture is a mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining. It is designed to introduce the broad range of experiences available at Seattle’s Center for Sex Positive Culture. The orientation provides attendees with a history of Sex Positive Culture in Seattle and reviews some of the expectations and etiquette expected at our events. Orientations also include a question-and-answer period so that attendees can get any questions answered.
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne
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.
Border Riders Motorcycle Clun Weekend RunBig River (near Bend, OR) / ~$40
The Fox & Hounds (217 NW 2nd Ave., Portland), 5:00–7:00 pm
A pansexual camping weekend full of BDSM workshops and dungeon space play. See website for full schedule and workshop details.
Cuff Complex, 7:00 pm (door) 7:15 pm (lessons) 8:15–11:00 pm (open dancing) / cover after 9:00 pm (free with Rain Country membership card)
Bar Info: http://www.cuffcomplex.com
Mailing List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/t-100
Lesson: Intermediate West Coast Swing / Instructor: Michael / DJ: Jim
Starting in July, a new sequencing of our Friday night lessons to give you more focus on a given dance style, and more chances to practice and learn all month long. Fourth Friday is a 15-minute Just-the-Basic segment of Two-Step and 45 minutes of intermediate level Dance-of-the-Month. Dance-of-the-Month for August is West Coast Swing.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 7:30–8:30 pm / Annual Membership is $55 (renewals are $35)
Required for CSPC membership. The Intro to Sex Positive Culture is a mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining. It is designed to introduce the broad range of experiences available at Seattle’s Center for Sex Positive Culture. The orientation provides attendees with a history of Sex Positive Culture in Seattle and reviews some of the expectations and etiquette expected at our events. Orientations also include a question-and-answer period so that attendees can get any questions answered.
CC Slaughter’s (219 NW Davis, Portland), 9:00 pm–12:00 midnight / $2 (free for Oregon Bears members)
Bar Info: http://www.ccslaughterspdx.com
Come dance, flirt, hug, laugh and kick it up with a club full of our unique Oregon Bears style of fun! $1.25 well drinks with a valid Oregon Bears Membership Card!
Century Ballroom (915 E. Pine, 2nd floor, Seattle), 8:30 pm (lesson), 9:00 pm–12:30 am (dancing) / $10 (includes lesson)
With MC Koop. At about 10:30, Century Ballroom will host the late night dancing from the Emerald City Hoedown, so there will be more country in the mix this evening than usual for OutDancing.
Cuff Complex
No cover for leather, bear, motorcycle club, rodeo association, or country-western dance club members with membership card or club colors, or with Steamworks or BP card.
Location TBD (Portland), 10:00 am–12:00 noon
Please see Ramblers board members for details. All Ramblers are welcome to the board meeting.
Steamworks Seattle (1520 Summit Ave.), 1:00–6:00 pm / Steamworks membership and locker rental required
A monthly play party for Bears, Cubs, and Otters every 4th Saturday. Steamworks has taken over the old Club Seattle location and has a play party each month for the Bear community and those interested. Fur, food, fun, and more! All Northwest Bear members who present their membership at check in get discount on rental and welcome prize bag!
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. Also, our fall special is still underway which means that during this time lockers are $5 and standard rooms are $10.
Center for Sex Positive Culture Annex, 6:30–7:30 pm / Annual Membership is $55 (renewals are $35)
Required for CSPC membership. The Intro to Sex Positive Culture is a mandatory orientation that all potential members must attend before joining. It is designed to introduce the broad range of experiences available at Seattle’s Center for Sex Positive Culture. The orientation provides attendees with a history of Sex Positive Culture in Seattle and reviews some of the expectations and etiquette expected at our events. Orientations also include a question-and-answer period so that attendees can get any questions answered.
Mt. Vernon, 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. This month: TBD
Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn (11820 150th Ave. SE, Renton), 7:00 pm (dance lesson) 8:00 pm–12:00 midnight (dancing) / $15 ($12 for just the dancing)
Rain Country Info: http://www.raincountrydance.org
Rockin’ Horse Info: http://www.learn2dance4fun.com
On the 4th Saturday of the month, join Rain Country for an “invasion” of the Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn in Renton, which has a huge wood dance floor. They are friendly and welcome a GLBTQ crowd. Preceded by a potluck dinner at Klint’s condo in Renton.
Center for Sex Positive Culture, 8:00 pm (social), 9:00 pm–3:00 am (party) / $20, CSPC membership required
The Edge is a BDSM play party catering to all levels of BDSM experience and play styles. Music is varied to encourage dancing along the dungeon edge and social area. Fire play, knife play, role playing scenes, and take downs — enjoy your toughest scenes at the Edge.
The Conservatory (SE Portland), 8:00 pm–1:00 am / $10 (Portland Leather Alliance membership required, available at door)
Center for Sex Positive Culture Annex, 7:00 pm (demo) 8:00 pm–1:00 am / $20 (CSPC membership not required)
How do you separate the men from the boys? With a Crowbar. We’ve got biomen, transmen, boys, boyz, and bois. We don’t care if it’s detachable, if you’re packing tackle, get your ass in the door.
If your idea of “negotiating a scene” consists of asking, “Top or
bottom?” or “Hips or lips?” this is a party for you. We have an hour long social/demo from 7:00–8:00 pm.
Seattle Eagle, 9:00 pm–2:00 am / $5 (no cover with full leather)
Clothes check will be provided. DJs Tony Burns and JT Hooker.
Eagle Portland (835 N. Lombard, Portland), 9:00 pm–12:00 midnight / $5
Leather night. “Pull the stick an take your pick” Vegas theme. Inseam raffle. Benefiting SMYRC. Black leather encouraged. Hosted by Brent Seeley, Mr. Oregon State Leather 2010.
This information is aimed
especially at the Seattle gay male leather community. Some events
are included which might be seen as non-gay, non-male, and/or non-leather;
they are included due to the perceived breadth of people who may visit
this web page and the crossover nature of events of those types with the
gay male leather community.
About Out-of-Town Events:
These events are listed below a green line for each date, and include both
events throughout the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia) and larger-scope
national events (especially those which will be attended by some members
of Seattle Men in Leather). For out-of-Seattle events, we
typically only list the most prominent ones (socials, board meetings, and
the like). Activity listings for those groups and those regions may
provide a broader listings of events.
About Bear, Rodeo, CW Dance, etc.,
Events: As above, we pick and choose which of these events to include. All
Seattle-area events are included, but only prominent regional and national
events are listed. (As a rule of thumb, we list board meetings
and events at leather bars, but not movie nights, munches, dances, etc.) Activity
listings for those groups and those regions may provide a broader listings
of events.
About Pansexual and Unclassified
Events: Also included in the caledar are a selection of events primarily
aimed at the kinky straight or pansexual community, but approrpiate for
or welcoming of GLBTQ leatherfolk. Typically, these are workshops which
are not specifically heterosexually themed, but some play parties and
weekend events are also included where appropriate. Keeping in mind the
GLBTQ leather intent behind this calendar, we list events which have
an obvious attraction for and are clearly welcoming of the GLBTQ leather
crowd. (Many “pansexual” events really have nothing
to recommend them to GLBTQ leatherfolk: we might not be turned away,
but why would we attend?) Decisions about what to list are informed
by the text and imagery of websites and event announcements; if you feel
that your event truly should be of interest to GLBTQ leatherfolk and
is not currently being listed, please
contact us (and check the text and imagery you make available).
Send
your event details to us. We will try to list all leather/fetish
events expected to be of interest to the GLBTQ leather community, including
both one-time events and recurring ones. Include the event name,
date, time, location, cost for the event, and contact info, plus a short
description if available. Deadline for sending items to be included
in the weekly e-mail version of the calendar is Monday at 6:00 pm (Pacific
time). Items and corrections provided at other times will be inserted
into the online calendar as they are received (and as we have time).
Disclaimer #1: SoundsKinky is not
responsible for either the events listed here nor for the accuracy of
the information included.
We apologize if we fail to include your event, but we’re only human. Sometimes events, vacations, work, and life get in the way.
And you damn well better get it to us before the deadline if you want it in the listings.
We apologize if we fail to include your event, but we’re only human. Sometimes events, vacations, work, and life get in the way.
And you damn well better get it to us before the deadline if you want it in the listings.
Disclaimer #2: Seattle Men in Leather
(SML) includes events from other organizations on this list as a service
to the community. Only events which are specifically hosted by
Seattle Men in Leather qualify for the SML activity rewards program.