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Rain Country Board Meeting
Private home in Seattle, 9:30 am (brunch) 10:00 am–12:00 noon
First, a potluck brunch hosted by Ruby. 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.

Generic Leather Productions of Washington (GLPW) Board Meeting
Seattle Public Library–Capitol Hill Branch (425 Harvard Ave. E. @ Republican, 2nd floor), 1:15–3:00 pm
GLPW produces the Northwest LeatherSIR/Leatherboy contest. Please come out and join us. Things are heating up and the play is even hotter.

No Safeword Writers Group
Center for Sex-Positive Culture, 1:00–3:00 pm / $5 donation, CSPC membership not required
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.

Beef Cake Walk 2010: “Do Feed The Bears!”
Eagle Portland (835 N Lombard, Portland), 5:30 pm / $10 suggested donation
The BearTown 15 Committee invites you to join us for some Sunday afternoon fun with a twist at our 2nd Annual Beef Cake Walk. This untraditional cake walk was conjured up by a couple twisted committee members last year as a way to combine their two loves, cake and men! To help delivery the tasty goods we have select 10 scantily clothed men to be our 2010 Beef Cake Bears. Their assistance in this event is guaranteed to make you growl with pleasure. Return On Your Investment: A chance to take home a decadent cake/dessert, plus photo ops with and a chance at feeding cake to your choice of the 2010 Beef Cake Bears. Emcee: Elton (aka Foxy B).

Life Drawing
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.

Puddletown Squares: SHIFTKickin’ II
Polish Hall (1714 18th Ave., on Capitol Hill), 7:00–9:00 pm / Free
Faerie fireflies of mirrorball light flit about the ceiling. Techno Irish music thumps from the sound system, or is it honky-tonk? Green hair may be hiding under the random western hat and green high-tops work as well as boots to "kick up your heels"… this ain’t your Grandma’s square dancin’!
Puddletown Squares and SHIFT Peer Revcovery Program are co-sponsoring SHIFTKickin’ 2, an alcohol and substance-free alternative event for St.Patrick’s Day! This annual event, featuring Modern Western Square Dancing, is a great evening of high energy dancing, new friends and the only thing that’s "old-fashioned" is the fun.
Caller Gaylen Sauve will be giving progressive lessons throughout the evening, so don’t be late!
Puddletown Squares provides "gender-neutral" square dancing where anyone can dance any position if they choose. This unique event is open to LGBT singles, or couples and their supportive allies and friends. Casual dress. no experience necessary. Modern Western Square Dancing is for everyone and the more, the merrier! Prizes given for the best green attire for the evening, so come and get your Sham-rockin’!

Bear Hump
C.C. Attle’s, 7:00–11:00 pm

Center for Sex-Positive Culture Board Meeting
Center for Sex-Positive Culture, 7:30–9:30 pm

Squares Across the Border Challenge (C1) Class
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail
SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne

Seattle Movie Bears
TBD. Theater (location), 7:15 pm showtime (meet 15 minutes before) / $7.50
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.

Rosetown Ramblers Club Dance
Milwaukie Grange (12015 SE 22nd Ave., Milwaukie, OR), 6:30 pm (potluck) 7:30–9:30 pm (dance)
Club and class potluck, dance, and Mainstream class meeting. Caller: Jim Hattrick.

Border Riders Motorcycle Club Seattle Meet-n-Greet
Cuff Complex, 8:00 pm
Come stop by and see what the Club is all about.

Cuff Country
Cuff Complex, 7:30 (open dancing) 8:30 (lesson) 9:00–10:30 (open dancing)
Lesson: Bomshel Stomp line dance (+ review of Hideaway Cha) / Instructor: Christa / DJ: Keith

Toolbox: A Live Toy Event
Pumpjack Pub (1167 Davie St., Vancouver, BC), 9:00 pm
Better than any Tupperware homesale, you’re gonna learn about new toys, right out of Priape’s toolbox. Raffle for a sex toy giveaway. Proceeds from the raffle will be given to H.I.M. (Health Initiative for Men).

Intro to Sex-Positive Culture (Center for Sex-Positive Culture Member Orientation)
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.

Squares Across the Border Challenge (C3A) Class
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail
SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne

Country Dancing
Twisted (1212 California St., Everett), 7:00 pm (couples lesson followed by line) ~9:00 pm (dancing)
Hey all you country dancin’ enthusiasts and “Timberline alumni”! We are having country night again at Twisted in Everett! It’s only about 25 minutes north of downtown Seattle. Directions are on the website, and there’s lots of parking available! Your DJ and Dance Instructor will be long-time country dancer Mike Young. Come join us! You can get a little dancing in before the big Friday night dance at the Cuff.
Dancing at Twisted will be every Thursday except for the first Thursday of the month. This week’s lessons: Beginning Two-Step and TBD line dance.

Vancouver Timberline Dance Society Dance
St. Paul’s Anglican Church (1130 Jervis Street, Vancouver, BC), 7:00–9:30 pm / $5–10 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.


Red Hanky/Yellow Hanky Social
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.)

Country Karaoke
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.

Vancouver Handymen Social
Pumpjack Pub (1167 Davie St., Vancouver, BC), 9:00–11:00 pm
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. Meet up with your handball budds and make some new ones.

Num-BEARS
Numbers Loft (1042 Davie St., Vancouver, BC), 9:00 pm
Friday–Sunday, March 19–21

KinkFest 2010
Hotel near PDX airport (details available to registrants) / $150 ($75 if staying two nights at hotel; registration deadline is March 16)
Friday: Welcome Desk Open, 4:00–10:00 pm
Vendor Area Open, 4:00–7:00 pm
Opening Ceremonies, 7:00–8:00 pm
Dungeon Party, 8:00 pm–1:00 am
Saturday: Welcome Desk Open, 9:30 am–10:00 pm
Vendor Area Open, 10:00 am–6:30 pm
Workshop Session #1, 10:00–11:30 am
Community Group Meetings, 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Afternoon Dungeon Area Open, 1:00–2:30 pm
Workshop Session #2, 1:00–2:30 pm
Workshop Session #3, 3:00–4:30 pm
Opening Ceremonies, 7:00–8:00 pm
Dungeon Performance: The House of Gord, 8:00 pm–1:00 am
Dungeon Party, 8:00 pm–1:00 am
Sunday: Welcome Desk Open, 9:30 am–5:00 pm
Vendor Area Open, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Workshop Session #4, 10:00–11:30 am
Afternoon Dungeon Area Open, 1:00–4:00 pm
Workshop Session #5, 1:00–2:30 pm
Workshop Session #6, 3:00–4:30 pm
KinkFest Ends @ 5:00 pm

Bear Happy Hour
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!

Olympians Gathering
Private location in 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.

Puddletown Squares: Mainstream/Plus Level Night
The Garden House (2336 15th Ave. S, on Beacon Hill), 7:00–9:30 pm / $5

Cuff Country
Cuff Complex, 7:00 pm (door) 7:15 pm (lessons) 8:15–11:00 pm (open dancing) / cover after 9:00 pm (free for Rain Country members)
Lesson: Cowboy Cha Cha line dance / Instructor: Terry / DJ: Mike

OutDancing presents Dustbowl Dance: Gay Night of Two-Step, Swing, and Waltz
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.
Tribal Instinct
Cuff Complex Patio, 8:00–9:00 pm / free for all attendees
Seattle Men in Leather BDSM Education Series. Plan on a mixture of topics ranging from beginners to advanced, including elements of medical safety precautions relevant to each topic.
Theme this month: “So You Want To Be A Titleholder”, presented by (various current and past titleholders). We will have a panel discussion on what it takes to become and what it is like being a leather titleholder at the local, regional, national, and international levels. We have current and recent leather titleholders representing all levels. As this is an SML Educational Forum, all members of the community are welcome. This is another one that you do not want to miss as we kick off Washington State Leather Pride Week.

Beartrap
Pumpjack Pub (1157 Davie St., Vancouver, BC)
Calling all Bears, Cubs, Otters, Polar Bears, and Admirers. Come on down for some Beers & Bears!

Club Night
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.

Making Leather Gear Workshop
Center for Sex Positive Culture (RAW Space), 4:00–6:00 pm / $20
Join us for a hands-on class on how to make leather gear, presented by Daddy Wendell. This will be a discussion and demonstration on the basics of leather working without a sewing machine. The class covers how to locate suppliers of tools and materials, how to select supplies and equipment, and how to make basic leather gear — wrist bands, chest harness, strap-on harness, armbands, suspenders, Sam Browne belt, cuffs, hog-tie harness, arm binders, restraints, and hoods. During the presentation we will discuss and demonstrate the techniques, equipment, and patterns needed to make each of the pieces of gear. We will have an instruction manual and do-it-yourself kits for bondage cuffs, suspenders, chest harnesses, and Sam Browne belts available for an additional fee.

Masters And slaves Together Seattle Chapter Meeting
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.

Border Riders Motorcycle Club Meetng
Private lcoation in Portland, 6:00 pm

MAsT South Sound Potluck and Meeting
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.

Northwest Bears Monthly Potluck
Cuff Complex, 6:00–9:00 pm (dinner at 6:30 pm)
Bring your favorite dish to share with your fellow members and guests!

Intro to Sex-Positive Culture (Center for Sex-Positive Culture Member Orientation)
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.

Vancouver Handymen Play Party
M2M (1210 Granville, Vancouver, BC), 7:00 pm / M2M membership and locker/room required
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
Portland Metro Police Club (618 SE Alder, Portland), 8:00 pm (two-step lessons), 9:00 pm–1:00 am (open dancing) / $3 for lessons, $5 for dance
Dust off yer boots and get ready to kick up your heels! Two-step lessons by Daniel of OutDancing. Even if you don’t know how to dance, there will always be a willing regular to show you how. Check out all the cowboys and cowgirls! We’re sure you’ll have a good time even if you’re just watching!
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.

Pansexual BDSM Social and Experience: Fantasy/Uniform Night
Center for Sex-Positive Culture, 8:00 pm (social), 9:00 pm–3:00 am (party) / $20, CSPC membership required
Come join us as the Fantasy & Uniform Team presents: Fantasy of Your Choice. Have you been waiting to wear that sexy bunny outfit? How about the Star Trek uniform that’s tucked away? Or your French Maid costume? Now is your chance! This month the theme is — drum roll please — Fantasy of Your Choice! So show us what you’ve got, folks!

Gear Night
Cuff Complex, 9:00 pm (demo) 10:00 pm (dance)
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.

Leather Night
C.C. Attle’s, 9:00 pm

Show Your Stuff
PumpJack Pub (1167 Davie St., Vancouver, BC), time not specified
Show Your Stuff Saturdays! Through April, on the third Saturday we will be running the classic Show your Stuff contests. Strictly for fun and $100 cold hard cash! Our next installment will be Best Chest. Hope to see you there!

Bear Paw Beer Bust
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.

Manhunt Night
Seattle Eagle, 10:00 pm / No cover for Manhunt members
DJ Dana Dub. There is never a cover for Manhunt members. Just let the doorman know you are with Manhunt! A clothes check will be provided.
Leather Brunch
Rosebud Restaurant & Bar (719 E. Pike), 11:00 am
Sponsored by Seattle Men in Leather. All members of the leather community are invited to attend.

Blackout Leather Productions Board Meeting
Location TBD (Portland), 1:00 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.

Rope Enthusiasts Group
Center for Sex-Positive Culture, 2:00–5:00 pm / $5 donation
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.

MAsT Pacific NW Meeting
Private home in Portland, 5:30–7:30 pm / $5 (free for MAsT members, must join MAsT to attend repeatedly)
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.

Bear Hump
C.C. Attle’s, 7:00–11:00 pm
Dress Code Leather Social / Daddy’s Tag Sale
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.
This month, we feature the annual Daddy’s Tag Sale, a leather rummage sale benefitting the Leather Archives & Museum (based in Chicago, but serving the world). Find something you need, or donate something that no longer fits your lifestyle (or maybe just no longer fits).

Squares Across the Border Challenge (C1) Class
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail
SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne

Rain City Jacks
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)

Seattle Movie Bears
TBD. Theater (location). 7:00 pm showtime (meet 15 minutes before) / $7.50
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.

Rosetown Ramblers Class Night
Milwaukie Grange (12015 SE 22nd Ave., Milwaukie, OR), 7:30–9:30 pm
Mainstream class. Caller: Janet Shannon.

Puddletown Squares: Mainstream Lessons
The Garden House (2336 15th Ave. S, on Beacon Hill), 7:00–9:30 pm / $150 for 20-week class (weeks 1–3 are free whether you take the class or not)
Instructor/caller TBD.

Intro to Sex-Positive Culture (Center for Sex-Positive Culture Member Orientation)
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.

Squares Across the Border Challenge (C3A) Class
Private location (Vancouver, BC; e-mail
SATB@shaw.ca), 7:00–9:00 pm
Caller/Instructor: Anne

Country Dancing
Twisted (1212 California St., Everett), 7:00 pm (couples lesson followed by line) ~9:00 pm (dancing)
Hey all you country dancin’ enthusiasts and “Timberline alumni”! We are having country night again at Twisted in Everett! It’s only about 25 minutes north of downtown Seattle. Directions are on the website, and there’s lots of parking available! Your DJ and Dance Instructor will be long-time country dancer Mike Young. Come join us! You can get a little dancing in before the big Friday night dance at the Cuff.
Dancing at Twisted will be every Thursday except for the first Thursday of the month. This week’s lessons: Beginning Two-Step and TBD line dance.

Vancouver Timberline Dance Society Dance
St. Paul’s Anglican Church (1130 Jervis Street, Vancouver, BC), 7:00–9:30 pm / $5–10 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.

Bear Happy Hour
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!

Puddletown Squares: Mainstream/Plus Level Night
The Garden House (2336 15th Ave. S, on Beacon Hill), 7:00–9:30 pm / $5

Cuff Country
Cuff Complex, 7:00 pm (door) 7:15 pm (lessons) 8:15–11:00 pm (open dancing) / cover after 9:00 pm (free for Rain Country members)
Lesson: Night Club (+ review of Cowboy Cha Cha) / Instructor: Michael / DJ: Jim

Intro to Sex-Positive Culture (Center for Sex-Positive Culture Member Orientation)
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.

Double XX Dance
CC Slaughter’s (219 NW Davis, Portland), 9:00 pm–12:00 midnight / $2 (free for Oregon Bears members)
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!

OutDancing: Gay Night of Salsa, Swing, and Dance Favorites
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.

Club Night
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.

Bears, The Baths, and Beyond
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!

Bears, The Baths, and Beyond
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.

Northwest Bears Monthly Potluck
Cuff Complex, 6:00–9:00 pm (dinner at 6:30 pm)
Bring your favorite dish to share with your fellow members and guests!

Intro to Sex-Positive Culture (Center for Sex-Positive Culture Member Orientation)
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.

Rain Country Invasion of Rockin’ Horse
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)
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 wlecome a GLBTQ crowd. Preceded by a potluck dinner at Klint’s condo in Renton.

Squares Across the Border Dance
St. Michael’s Anglican Church (409 E. Broadway, Vancouver, BC), 7:30–9:45 pm / $10
Back to Basics Dance (basic black and pearls recommended). Caller: Anne

Pansexual BDSM Social and Experience: The Edge
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.

Bearracuda Seattle
Seattle Eagle, 9:00 pm–4:00 am / $7 ($5 before 11:00 pm)
Bearracuda is a party for bears, cubs, and other wildlife that happens four times a year in Seattle. Free massages, great tunes, tasty snacks, and friendly guys. DJs 50 Pound Note and Freddy, King of Pants.

Crowbar
Center for Sex Positive Culture Annex, 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. There’s no “social
hour” — show up ready to play.

L*U*R*E — Leather, Uniform, Rubber, Etc. Fetish Gear Night
Eagle Portland (835 N. Lombard, Portland), 9:00 pm–12:00 midnight / $5
Black leather night. Bootblack. Sizzling bartenders. Inseam raffle. Benefiting SMYRC. Black leather encouraged. Hosted by Brent Seeley, Mr. Oregon State Leather 2010.

Underwear Party
Seattle Eagle, 10:00 pm / $5 (no cover for those in leather or fetish gear)
DJ Dana Dub. A clothes check will be provided.

Black Saturday
Pumpjack Pub (1157 Davie St., Vancouver, BC)
Hosted by Vancouver Men in Leather, Black Saturday at Pumpjack Pub is infamous for hot men in leather. Termed as “Blackout”, this night is different from what you would expect from a typical Leather party. Guaranteed to keep you coming back for more!

Oregon Bears Bear Brunch
Starky’s (2913 SE Stark St., Portland), 11:00 am–1:00 pm

Northwest Bears Bear Brunch
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.

High Tea: Hot Beats for Gay Boys
Center for Sex-Positive Culture (Raw Space), 12:00 noon–1:00 pm (orientation), 1:30–6:30 pm / $10 (CSPC membership required; $40 for dance and new membership)
An alcohol free, drug free, sex-positive dance experience aimed at college age gay men and men 18 to 21, but open to all men regardless of age or orientation. This is a dance club experience where you can actually dance, socialize, and slip off and have sex. There will be no BDSM play at this event. As a special feature for this event there will be a new member orientation beforehand with a reduced membership joining fee of $40 which includes entry to this party on the day you join. This is only for men staying for the Tea Dance!

Masters And slaves Together South Wilamette Valley Meeting
Salem or Eugene, OR, 2:00–3:30 pm
Please contact Lady Papillon or Miss Rebecca for more information.