Upcoming Seattle Area Leather/Kink/Fetish Events – May 2023
The round-up of May’s queer-focused leather/kink/fetish events is here! There are many opportunities for local kinksters to connect and learn.
If you would like us to feature your queer-focused leather/kink/fetish event in our monthly posts, please fill out this form. If you know of one but aren’t the organizer, feel free to Contact Us and include what information you have.
May Events
Monday, 1 May
House of Mischief Presents: All Tied Up
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Lumber Yard Bar, 9630 16th Ave S, Seattle 98106
Cost: Free
Description:
Calling all kinksters to join us every first Monday of the month for All Tied Up: a social night for our community members into BDSM/fetish/kink. Come out to play, socialize and show off! Priority entry for those in fetish gear. Wax, electro, sensation, pet, littles, rope etc. play welcome. We cannot accommodate impact, fire or blood play.
Tuesday, 2 May
Center for Sex Positive Culture (CSPC) Queer Discussion Group (virtual)
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Online event
Cost: Free for CSPC members, $5 for nonmembers
Link: https://thecspc.org/events/queer-discussion-group/2023/may
Description:
Come join our hosts Jadzia and Elissa on first Tuesdays as we welcome people from all across the kinky and sex-positive queer community. Our focus during this discussion group will be on all the ways our queer identities interact with our kink and sex-positive lives. As queer people, we experience unique challenges and the CSPC is proud to offer a place to celebrate and commiserate through sharing experiences.
We’ll spend the first portion of the meeting checking in about what’s going on in our lives. The rest is spent discussing topics that explore how we navigate our understanding of ourselves and our relationships with others, our society, kink and how we can strive for more self-knowledge and happiness.
Wednesday, 3 May
M/M Spanking/Impact Play at Steamworks
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Steamworks Seattle, 1520 Summit Ave, Seattle 98122
Cost: $5 membership, $19 for a locker
Link: https://fetlife.com/events/1272985
Description:
Male spankos monthly get-together. Rentals are good for 8 hours, so you can come early or stay later as well.
Thursday, 4 May
Munch: Kinky Queer Cabaret
8:30 p.m. door, 9:00 p.m – 11:00 p.m. show
Olmstead, 314 Broadway E, Seattle 98122
Cost: $18.10 early bird, $23.45 general admission, $25 reserved seating
Link: https://www.facebook.com/GutterTwinkComedy
Description:
A curated lineup featuring some of the Northwest’s finest queer artists. Innocent & experienced performers will share titillations about their kinkiest moments, live! It’s a big spin on the traditional munch, but I’ve worked hard to include the core elements of a munch in this show.
First the host will share their stories of love, lust and lube. Then we’ll be transfixed with titillating performances.
We have a fabulous raffle sponsored by Fantasy Unlimited. Reserved seating recommended for parties of 4+; reserved tickets receive 2x free entries into the raffle and premium seating.
- TIPPING IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! Our performers Love to werk for those $s!
- This is a sexy show, but it is in no way a sex show. There will be no nudity, and no one will be made to feel uncomfortable or ashamed.
- Consent is Mandatory. No touching performers or other audience without enthusiastic expressed consent.
Friday, 5 May
Safeword: Kinky Queer Comedy – Glutton for Punishment
7:30 p.m. door, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. show
Kremwerk, 1809 Minor Avenue, Seattle 98122
Cost: $22.66 online, $25 at the door
Link: https://dice.fm/event/d8epq-safeword-glutton-for-punishment-5th-may-kremwerk-seattle-tickets
Description:
Ever wanted to see hilarious performers pushed to their limits with naughty challenges? Seattle’s homegrown fetish comedy show is It’s a comedy show for virgins, kinksters, puppies, yuppies, and everyone who’s jerked off to something questionable. We demonstrate kinks on willing comics – during their sets!
Over four years of demented kinky comedy challenges have included:
- Turning a comic into a cheeseboard
- Electricity play scalp massages
- Mummification
- Service subbing
- Fin pig
- Puppy play
- Impact exchange
Saturday, 6 May
Fetish Night: Men at Work
8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
CC Attles, 1701 East Olive Way, Seattle 98122
Cost: None
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CCATTLES (requires joining Facebook Group)
Description:
Every FIRST Saturday of the month is CC’s Seattle Fetish Night. Gear up in your favorite fetish attire and join your friends for a hot night of great drinks, and sexy surprises.
Blue collar theme! Show off your work fetish, from construction worker to mechanic, plumber electrician, firefighter, diver, etc.
The dress code (https://www.facebook.com/groups/CCATTLES/permalink/5709695442411209) will be enforced; coat check available. Fetish Night is about expression, it is an event for gear or theme-based participants. NOT SPECTATORS! If your fetish is not gear-based or is about voyeurism, this event is not for you.
Sunday, 7 May
XL Bears Bear Bust
4:00 p.m. – Midnight
CC Attle’s, 1701 East Olive Way, Seattle 98122
Cost: None
Link: www.xlbears.org. Current information is more easily found in the Telegram chat group, click here to join.
Description:
Socialize with Seattle’s friendliest bears at their monthly bar night.
Wednesday, 10 May
SLSC RopeLab
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Capitol Hill, exact location revealed upon registration
Cost: None
Link: https://seattleleather.org/events-lite/rope-lab
Description:
SLSC RopeLab is a collaborative men’s rope bondage community for experienced rope riggers to workshop and practice rope techniques. This is a space for gay and bisexual men, transmen, and other male presenting people to participate in ropework peer-learning skillshare.
There is no evaluation/requirement for proof of skill level. If you feel you have the necessary skills to participate, you are encouraged to attend. However, the focus of RopeLab Seattle will always highlight the needs of our community’s advanced riggers – RopeLab Seattle is not the place to learn your first knots, but once you have those down (having learned them at one of many great events such as Men Tying Men or a ropes class facilitated by SLSC) you are encouraged and welcome to join SLSC RopeLab.
Thursday, 11 May
Tacoma Leather Social
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Mix, 635 St. Helens Avenue, Tacoma 98402
Cost: None
Link: https://www.facebook.com/TacomaLeatherSocial
Description:
Tacoma’s twice monthly LGBTQ+ leather/kink/fetish social
Friday, 12 May
SEA-PAH Meet & Sniff Social
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
CC Attle’s, 1701 East Olive Way, Seattle 98122
Cost: None
Link: https://seapah.com/public/schedule/events/48844-sea-pah-meet-sniff-social
Description:
Come be social during SEA-PAH’s monthly Meet & Sniff! Meet up with some old friends, make some new ones, and join with other members of the Pack as we invade The Cuff. Please be aware that Cuff begins charging a cover at 9:00 p.m.
Just a reminder we share the space with multiple other social groups. Please be kind and welcoming to them as well.
As always, the Board of SEA-PAH will continue to work with our venues and follow CDC guidelines. If there are any changes, we will put out an announcement and update our website.
- Vaccination and masks are encouraged
- 21+ event
Saturday, 13 May
Witchy Rope Enthusiasts Group (WREG)
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Gallery Erato, 309 1st Avenue South, Seattle 98104
Cost: $5 recommended donation
Link (group): https://fetlife.com/groups/42882 (requires login)
Please join us for some in-person tying and rope discussion on our regularly scheduled second Saturday of each month. NOTE: Please inquire on Fetlife if this month’s event is happening.
WREG is a peer learning space featuring demos and group discussion; it is not intended to be a class. We aim to empower fem-identifying, trans, and non-binary rope tops. Male and masc-identifying people are welcome to attend as bottoms and to self-tie.
SEA-PAH Monthly Open Mosh
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Avenue, Seattle 98122
Cost: None
Link: https://seapah.com/public/schedule/events/48835-sea-pah-monthly-open-mosh
Description:
Our Open Monthly Mosh is back and open to the entire community! Come on down to the Cuff Dance Floor for a mosh with SEA-PAH.
IMPORTANT! Please be sure that if you bring it in, you take it home, even if the items are disposable in nature. And no outside food or drinks, please.
As always, the board of SEA-PAH will continue to work with our venues and follow CDC guidelines. If there are any changes, we will put out an announcement and update our website.
- Vaccination and masks are encouraged
- 21+ event
SEA-PAH Pool Party
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Avenue, Seattle 98122
Cost: $15 members, $25 nonmembers
Link: https://seapah.com/public/schedule/events/50683-pool-party
Description:
Anyone else smell wet dog? Join us at the Medgar Evers Pool! We’re taking it over, so feel free to bring your pool toys and neoprene! The pool party is happening after our mosh and is about a 25-minute walk from The Cuff Complex. While the event starts at 5:00 p.m., you’re free to check in with us any time before the event closes. Doors will close to entry/reentry at 7pm. Tickets are refundable if requested up until May 6.
Pleasure Hole Munch (BIPOC-only)
Time TBA
Seattle Bouldering Project, 900 Poplar Pl S, Seattle 98144
Cost: ?
Link: https://www.facebook.com/POCkinkseattle/
Description:
Meet and Mingle with others in the POC kinky community. Note: No time or cost was listed as of our publishing date. Please visit the link and inquire if you’d like to attend.
PNW Leather Queer Social (Lynwood)
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Rec Room Bar and Grill, 14920 Hwy 99 #130, Lynwood 98087
Cost: None
Link: TBA
Description:
A social on the North end for PNW leather queers to connect, every second Saturday with rotating hosts. Leather gear is encouraged but not required.
The Rec Room is a POC-owned, inclusive dive bar, with lots of outdoor and indoor space, free pool, darts, and a super casual atmosphere. Join us!
Accessibility information:
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- There are no steps going inside, small lip in door and small lip on dance floor.
- Ramp to access smoking area that is fenced off (eating and drinking is allowed outside.)
- Tall stools for high tables and small chairs with no arms for shorter tables
Sunday, 14 May
XL Bears Game Night
4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Phoenix Comics & Games, 113 Broadway East, Seattle 98102
Cost: None
Link: www.xlbears.org. Current information is more easily found in the Telegram chat group, click here to join.
Description:
Join the XL Bears for board games, MtG and socializing at their monthly game night.
Wednesday, 17 May
Men Tying Men Rope Bondage Discussion and Practice Group
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; doors close at 7:30 p.m.
Gallery Erato, 309 1st Ave S, Seattle 98104
Cost: Donations requested
Description:
A quarterly rope practice and discussion group for men and folks who have lived experience as men, facilitated by @visiblerestraint. For those newcomers who don’t have rope experience, Visible Restraint offers a casual introductory rope bondage workshop as one possible track for the evening. The other track for each evening is an informal rope bondage skillshare and practice time.
Neither exactly a workshop nor exactly a play party, but learning does happen, play does happen – and nudity is perfectly fine. Bring rope and your enthusiasm.
No registration is needed for this event, but no late entries are allowed. Doors will be locked at 7:30pm. 18+ with ID. Attendance is limited to 60 people.
Friday, 19 May
Safeword Olympia: Kinky Queer Comedy
6:30 p.m. door, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. show
Cryptatropa Bar, 421 4th Ave E, Olympia 98501
Cost: $23.43 general admission online, $28.79 reserved seating online (recommended for parties of 4+), or $25 at the door
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safeword-cryptatropa-bar-olympia-wa-tickets-622769208467
Description:
Ever wanted to see hilarious performers pushed to their limits with naughty challenges? Seattle’s homegrown fetish comedy show is It’s a comedy show for virgins, kinksters, puppies, yuppies, and everyone who’s jerked off to something questionable. We demonstrate kinks on willing comics – during their sets!
Over four years of demented kinky comedy challenges have included:
- Turning a comic into a cheeseboard
- Electricity play scalp massages
- Mummification
- Service subbing
- Fin pig
- Puppy play
- Impact exchange
Check out https://www.instagram.com/safewordcomedy for some photo examples.
Bearracuda Seattle: One Night on Folsom Street
9:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave, Seattle 98122
Cost: $19.24 until 17 may; $24.89 thereafter
Link (event): https://www.facebook.com/events/253867437154537
Link (tickets): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bearracuda-seattleone-night-on-folsom-street-tickets-605311501997
Description:
Join the bears for Bearacuda Seattle: One Night on Folsom Street as they pretend The Cuff is still a leather bar!
We want to see your leather, rubber, pup gear, latex, PVC, sports gear, uniforms, and more! Come in what you feel sexy in and dance until late with special guest DJ Nick Bertossi from Vancouver, BC.
Saturday, 20 May
FetchNW Pawjama Party
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CC Attle’s, 1701 East Olive Way, Seattle 98122
Cost: Free
Link: https://fetchnw.com/live-event/pawjama-party-2023/
Description:
This daytime brunch event is a private event of FetchNW, a local furry group. If you are not a member of FetchNW, you will need an invitation to attend; please visit the link to contact them for more information.
This is a come-as-you-are event: pajamas, gear, fursuits, whatever makes you comfortable (as long as it’s legal in bars).
This event will have everything you love from Fetch, but with pajamas and no entry cost! We will have:
- Furry DJs spinning
- Mimosa and bloody mary bar
- CC’s full kitchen open
- Fursuit changing space
- Pajama and kigu themed
AFTER 3pm, you’re welcome to stay and party as the bar opens to the general public for the rest of the day.
SLSC Class: Sensual Rope Bondage
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location given upon registration
Cost: $15 for 15’ of rope, $30 for 30’ of rope, or bring your own. Donations also encouraged!
Link: https://seattleleather.org/events-lite/spring-23-bedroom-bondage/
Description:
This will be a face-to-face rope bondage workshop located in Capitol Hill, Seattle. You must be 18+. This is a beginner-level rope bondage class. It is fully inclusive and open for individuals of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and skill levels. No prior knowledge/experience is required. Participants are encouraged to come with a partner/s but it is not required. Participants may come to the workshop alone without a partner. You will be expected to participate in active tying throughout the class.
Sunday, 21 May
Hitchin’ Bitches Seattle
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Subspace Tukwila, address given upon RSVP
Cost: $10
Link: https://fetlife.com/events/1248803
Hitchin’ Bitches is a safe space for female-identified, as well as genderqueer, gender nonbinary, and trans* riggers/rope tops/dominants (sorry, no unaccompanied cismen) to learn, share, and experience rope firsthand based upon the peer-to-peer and un-conference learning and sharing concepts.
At HB, we do things a little different than other rope groups. Our first hour is designated to get to know each other and for peer to peer learning. We do this by facilitating group chats. Hosting guest presentations and demos. After all, we are here to build rope community, not just tie.
Introductions and Group Chat will start approx 15 minutes after opening doors, then we will break off for practice time at noon. This is a drop-in event, but if you are looking to join the discussion, try to be on time, please.
Thursday, 25 May
Tacoma Leather Social
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Mix, 635 St. Helens Avenue, Tacoma 98402
Cost: None
Link: https://www.facebook.com/TacomaLeatherSocial
Description:
Twice monthly LGBTQ+ leather/kink/fetish social
Friday, 26 May
CSPC Presents LaQueer: An LGBTQ+ Sex-Positive Party
7:00 p.m. new member orientation (if not already a member), party 8:00 p.m. – Midnight
Gallery Erato, 309 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
Cost: $25 members, $35 nonmembers (includes membership, must arrive for new member orientation at 7:00 p.m.)
Link to new member orientation: https://thecspc.org/events/orientation-laqueer/2023/may
Link to party: https://thecspc.org/events/laqueer/2023/may
Description:
LaQueer is back and ready to welcome the CSPC’s queer community for safer kinky and sexy fun. We welcome all kinds of play and sex that are allowed under the CSPC’s rules, and welcome people all across the various spectra of queer identity. We will have rope suspension points, kink equipment like spanking benches and racks, and space for everything from cuddles to needles.
This event is for queer folx and their friends! “Queer” here is used as an umbrella term for anyone who identifies as not-heterosexual or not-cisgender, including but not limited to people who identify as: gay, lesbian, bisexual, genderqueer, agender, bigender, transgender, third gender, trans, genderfluid, gaymo, bicurious, asexual, homosexual, homofabulous, homoflexible, heteroflexible, intersex, questioning, pansexual, MTF, FTM, butch, femme, fag, dyke. If you identify with one of these groups, then this party is for you!
Saturday, 27 May
XL Bears Spa Day
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Q Sauna & Spa, 17420 Highway 99, Lynwood 98037
Cost: $40 sauna & spa admission fee
Link: www.xlbears.org. Current information is more easily found in the Telegram chat group, click here to join.
Description:
Spend some time with the XL Bears relaxing at a Korean spa!
WSLO Monthly Community Social
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
CC Attles, 1701 East Olive Way, Seattle 98122
Cost: None
Link: https://wslo.info/events/wslo-community-social/
Description:
Come join WSLO and many of Seattle’s local queer kink, fetish, leather, drag, bear organizations and businesses as we socialize and network every second Saturday of the month at CC Attle’s on Cap Hill. Members of the community interested in learning more about local orgs and getting involved with them are highly encouraged to attend!
Groups involved have included Doghouse Leather, House of Shenanigans, Knights of Mantra, SEA-PAH, SgoL, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, SLSC, and XL Bears.
This event does not have a dress code, but org reps/members are encouraged to represent their organizations in their dress. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sunday, 28 May
Kinky Bingo at The Mix
7:00 p.m.
The Mix, 635 St. Helens Avenue, Tacoma 98402
Cost: $1/round to play, no cover
Link: N/A
Description:
Every 4th Sunday, join Pinkos for Kinky Bingo at The Mix in Tacoma.
June Preview
June is LGBT Pride Month! In addition to the recurring events happening in May, we encourage you to mark your calendars for the events below.
Thursday, 1 June
Munch: Kinky Queer Cabaret
8:30 p.m. door, 9:00 p.m – 11:00 p.m. show
Olmstead, 314 Broadway E, Seattle 98122
Cost: $18.10 early bird, $23.45 general admission, $25 reserved seating
Link: https://www.facebook.com/GutterTwinkComedy
Description:
A curated lineup featuring some of the Northwest’s finest queer artists. Innocent & experienced performers will share titillations about their kinkiest moments, live! It’s a big spin on the traditional munch, but I’ve worked hard to include the core elements of a munch in this show.
First the host will share their stories of love, lust and lube. Then we’ll be transfixed with titillating performances.
We have a fabulous raffle sponsored by Fantasy Unlimited. Reserved seating recommended for parties of 4+; reserved tickets receive 2x free entries into the raffle and premium seating.
- TIPPING IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! Our performers Love to werk for those $s!
- This is a sexy show, but it is in no way a sex show. There will be no nudity, and no one will be made to feel uncomfortable or ashamed.
- Consent is Mandatory. No touching performers or other audience without enthusiastic expressed consent.
Saturday, 3 June
Fetish Night: Wranglers & Rodeo
8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
CC Attles, 1701 East Olive Way, Seattle 98122
Cost: None
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CCATTLES (requires joining Facebook Group)
Description:
Every FIRST Saturday of the month is CC’s Seattle Fetish Night. Gear up in your favorite fetish attire and join your friends for a hot night of great drinks, and sexy surprises.
Country/western-themed: Show off your cowboy fetish and lasso a stud or mare!
The dress code (https://www.facebook.com/groups/CCATTLES/permalink/5709695442411209) will be enforced; coat check available. Fetish Night is about expression, it is an event for gear or theme-based participants. NOT SPECTATORS! If your fetish is not gear-based or is about voyeurism, this event is not for you.
Sunday, 4 June
XL Bears Bear Bust
4:00 p.m. – Midnight
CC Attles, 1701 East Olive Way, Seattle 98122
Cost: None
Link: www.xlbears.org. Current information is more easily found in the Telegram chat group, click here to join.
Description:
Socialize with Seattle’s friendliest bears at their monthly bar night.
Men Tying Men Play Party
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Gallery Erato, 309 1st Ave S, Seattle 98104
Cost: $23.31
Link: https://www.strangertickets.com/events/133497910/men-tying-men-play-party
Description:
We’re having a rope bondage play party for men and for all folks with lived experience as men. We’ll have floor mats and tables available, as well as hardpoints for rope bondage suspension. Sex is okay and even encouraged. In fact, all kinds of play are good, but the focus of this party is rope bondage. We strongly suggest you bring your own rope.
Monday, 5 June
House of Mischief Presents: All Tied Up
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Lumber Yard Bar, 9630 16th Ave S, Seattle 98106
Cost: Free
Description:
Calling all kinksters to join us every first Monday of the month for All Tied Up: a social night for our community members into BDSM/fetish/kink. Come out to play, socialize and show off! Priority entry for those in fetish gear. Wax, electro, sensation, pet, littles, rope etc. play welcome. We cannot accommodate impact, fire or blood play.
Tuesday, 6 June
Center for Sex Positive Culture (CSPC) Queer Discussion Group (virtual)
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Online event
Cost: Free for CSPC members, $5 for nonmembers
Link: www.thecspc.org
Description:
Come join our hosts Jadzia and Elissa on first Tuesdays as we welcome people from all across the kinky and sex-positive queer community. Our focus during this discussion group will be on all the ways our queer identities interact with our kink and sex-positive lives. As queer people, we experience unique challenges and the CSPC is proud to offer a place to celebrate and commiserate through sharing experiences.
We’ll spend the first portion of the meeting checking in about what’s going on in our lives. The rest is spent discussing topics that explore how we navigate our understanding of ourselves and our relationships with others, our society, kink and how we can strive for more self-knowledge and happiness.
Saturday, 17 June
Pleasure Hole PRIDE Kink Party (BIPOC-Only)
9:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Location upon registration
Cost: TBA
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1342044483303889/
Description:
More information forthcoming.
Saturday, 24 June
Bearracuda Seattle
4:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave, Seattle 98122
Cost: Single day pass TBA. $120 3-day Cuff Block Party pass includes this event
Link: https://bearracuda.com/seattlepride/
Description:
Join the bears for Seattle’s biggest bear party of the year, hosted by Big Dipper, Gay Fat Friend, Beef Bearrito, Brock Tidus, and Lyka Rider. Also featuring DJs Manny Lehman (Los Angeles), Paul Goodyear (San Francisco), Matt Stands (Los Angeles), and Freddy King of Pants.
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