Upcoming Seattle Area Leather/Kink/Fetish Events – August 2023
The round-up of upcoming queer-focused leather/kink/fetish events for the month is here! Of note, March offers Seattle Leather Pride and the WSLO Mr./Ms./Bootblack contests, and there are many other 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.
August Events
Tuesday, 1 August
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/aug
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, 2 August
Impact Play Party 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:
Into getting spanked? Like smacking some bare cheeks? Whether you prefer the paddle, strap or barehand, this event is for you! Note: Steamworks is a male-only venue.
Friday, 4 August
Safeword: Kinky Queer Comedy – Puffy Pool Edition
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
Description:
At Safeword we always say, “Dress for the vacation you’d rather be doing!” Think swimsuits, speedos, floaties & tan nines. Get ready to get wet!
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, 5 August
Fetish Night: Sailor’s Booty
8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
CC Attles, 1701 East Olive Way, Seattle 98122
Cost: None
Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/123420537475516
Dress code: https://www.ccsseattle.com/dress-code
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.
Come out and show off your fetish. Military-themed – Show off your military fetish: Navy, Marines, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, even Space Force.
The dress code (https://www.ccsseattle.com/dress-code) 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.
Wednesday, 9 August
SLSC RopeLab – Beach Edition!
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
1740 Howell Pl, Seattle 98122
Cost: None, but donations encouraged
Link: https://seattleleather.org/events-lite/ropelab-special-location/
Description:
For August’s RopeLab, join us at Howell Beach: no RSVP required!
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, 10 August
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 LGBTQ+ leather/kink/fetish social – now every Thursday!
Black Pride and ONYX NW Present: Deviant Playhouse
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
682 Industry Drive, Bldg 12, Tuwkila 98188
Cost: $0 general admission, $110 Black Pride VIP weekend packages
Link: https://www.nwblackpride.org/events/Kink-carnival
Description:
Come kick off the pride festivities with us and learn about kink! At our Deviant Playhouse, we support you bringing your kinks, fetishes, and fantasies to life. Whether you’ve always wanted to be tied up, spanked, or learn how to engage in new kink safely, this is the event for you. No RSVP necessary.
We will have demonstrations, an “ask me anything” booth, sensual massages, and so much more. This event is produced by ONYX Northwest’s newest pledge line: The Divine Deviant.
Friday, 11 August
SEA-PAH Meet & Sniff Social
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Avenue, Seattle 98122
Cost: None
Link: https://seapah.com/public/schedule/events/48847-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 note that The Cuff charges a cover starting at 9:00 pm.
Just a reminder we share the space with multiple other social groups. Please be kind and welcoming to them as well.
Saturday, 12 August
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)
Link (event): https://fetlife.com/events/1337631 (requires login)
Description:
Yeah, it’s hot out. Know where you can be almost nekkid and out of the sun other than your home? With your ropey friends!
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/48837-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.
Sunday, 13 August
XL Bears Game Night
4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Phoenix Comics & Games, 113 Broadway E, 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.
Monday, 14 August
WSLO – Moving Forward Community Meeting
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Virtual event (Zoom):
Cost: None
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/279804664693548
Description:
Want to help make the Washington leather/kink/fetish community a great one? Want to get involved, but don’t know where or how you can help? Join this session to learn more about how you can drive the community forward!
Washington State Leather Organization (WSLO) works towards bringing together an intentional, inclusive, statewide leather community organization. Opportunities for participation are available as board members and committee members. We are looking for community members representing all parts of the Washington leather community.
Wednesday, 16 August
Men Tying Men: Rope Bondage Discussion & Practice Group
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Arrive by 7:30 p.m. when door close
Gallery Erato, 309 1st Avenue South, Seattle 98104
Cost: Suggested donation
Description:
Men Tying Men is a quarterly rope practice and discussion group for men and folks who have lived experience as men, facilitated in the loosest way possible by VisibleRestraint. Neither exactly a workshop nor exactly a play party, learning does happen, and so does play. Bring rope and your enthusiasm.
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 is an informal rope bondage skillshare and practice time.
No registration is needed for this event, but no late entries are allowed. Doors are locked at 7:30pm. 18+ with ID.
Thursday, 17 August
SLSC Class: An Intro to Breath Control
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location on Cap Hill given upon registration
Cost: Free, but donations are welcome and encouraged!
Link: https://seattleleather.org/events-lite/intro-to-breath-control/
Description:
Ever wonder exactly what breath control is, including how to perform it as safely as possible? The instructor, RoughEd, will show you just how diverse, exciting, and edgy this unique form of BDSM can be. He will demonstrate many techniques live, so this is the chance for you — be you top or bottom — to witness breath control performed by a seasoned hand in person. There’s likely more variety than you think, and now you can learn how to add this uncommon form of control and sadism to your favorite scenes.
For those attending with a partner and if time allows, the instructor will provide hands-on instruction toward the end of the class.
This is an in-person class located on Capitol Hill, Seattle. You must be 18+. This is fully inclusive and open for individuals of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and skill levels. This is a beginner-level class: No prior knowledge/experience is required.
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, 18 August
Bootblack Night
6:00 p.m.
CC Attles, 1701 East Olive Way, Seattle 98122
Cost: None, but tip your bootblack!
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1529176117825920/
Description:
Are you interested in being a bootblack? Do you have leather that needs some loving care?
On the third Friday of every month, come support local bootblacks and let them provide the loving care that your leather deserves. This month’s bootblacks are Biscuit (he/him) and Jessie (they/them).
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-652403906647
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.
Saturday, 19 August
SLSC Class: Rope Bondage Series – Hogtie
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location on Cap Hill given upon registration
Cost: Suggested donation of $15 includes a 15’ hank of shibari-grade jute rope ($15 value)
Link: https://seattleleather.org/events-lite/spring-23-hogtie/
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.
This is an in-person class located on Capitol Hill, Seattle. You must be 18+. This is fully inclusive and open for individuals of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and skill levels. This is a beginner-level class: No prior knowledge/experience is required.
Thursday, 24 August
The Handball Social
7:00 p.m.
Diesel, 1413 14th Ave, Seattle, 98122
Cost: Free
Link: None
A gathering for fisters of all skill levels every fourth Thursday. Catch up with old friends and make new ones.
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 LGBTQ+ leather/kink/fetish social – now every Thursday!
Friday, 25 August
SLSC Class: Body Service: Massage Evil
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location on Cap Hill given upon registration
Cost: Free, but donations welcome and encouraged!
Link: https://seattleleather.org/events-lite/body-service-massage-evil/
Description:
Massage can be relaxing, soothing, and healing, but as anyone who has received a deep tissue massage can affirm, it can also be intense, surprising, and painful – all great traits for BDSM scenes!
Body Service: Massage Evil is the second class in the two-part Body Service series taught by Beca (she/her). In part one, Beca covered basic anatomy and techniques to rub the body in a sensuous, connecting, relaxing, rewarding way.
In part two, you will learn the important differences between techniques for relaxation and versus more sadistic play. Starting with basic safety, Beca will then demonstrate 5 easy-to-locate therapeutic pressure and muscle release points and how to manipulate them. There will then be time for (optional) guided, negotiated hands-on practice with a partner.
Attendees are encouraged to wear clothing that is easy to move in and not too bulky. If you have a portable massage table, you are welcome to bring it, but note that the venue is up one flight of stairs.
Content warning: While the focus of the class is not nudity, there may be partial nudity.
This is an in-person class located on Capitol Hill, Seattle. You must be 18+. This is fully inclusive and open for individuals of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and skill levels. This is a beginner-level class: No prior knowledge/experience is required.
XL Bears Bear Bust
8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
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:
The XL Bear Bust moves to every fourth Friday starting 28 July! Socialize with Seattle’s friendliest bears at their monthly bar night.
Cubby Hole
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Lumberyard Bar, 9630 16th Ave SW, Seattle 98106
Cost: None
Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041702934338
Description:
An inclusive, all bodies acceptance dance party filled with the best pop mashups and remixes!
Saturday, 26 August
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!
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: $30 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/aug
Link to party: https://thecspc.org/events/laqueer/2023/aug
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!
Sunday, 27 August
Hitchin’ Bitches Seattle
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Denny Blaine Park/Nude Beach
Cost: Free
Link: https://fetlife.com/events/1304579
Description:
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.
Kinky Bingo at The Mix (Tacoma)
7:00 p.m.
The Mix, 635 Saint Helens Ave., Tacoma 98402
Cost: $1/board
Link: None
Description:
Join host Pinkos for smut trivia and dirty nasty prizes every fourth Sunday at The Mix in Tacoma.
September Preview
In addition to the recurring events happening in August, we encourage you to mark your calendars for the events below.
Sunday, 3 September
Men Tying Men Play Party
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Gallery Erato, 309 1st Avenue South, Seattle 98104
Cost: $23.31
Link (tickets): https://www.strangertickets.com/events/133497907/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.
Please note: Masks and vaccination for COVID-19 is strongly encouraged.
Friday, 29 September
Bearracuda Seattle: Truckers & Suckers
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://bearracuda.com/seattle/
Link (tickets): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bearracuda-seattle-truckers-suckers-tickets-678629658577
Description:
Bearracuda brings back its usual DJs, Matt Consola and Freddy King of Pants. Trucker gear encouraged.
Saturday, 30 September
SLSC Class: Fisting 101 and 102
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location on Cap Hill given upon registration
Cost: None, but donations welcome and encouraged
Link: Coming soon, check www.seattleleather.org for updates
Description:
Want to get into (anal) fisting, but need a hand? This class covers the basics of preparation, safety and techniques for getting in the backdoor – and some more advanced techniques for once you’re there.
This is a face-to-face lecture-style class followed by a 15-30 min fisting demo that is open to questions. This is a beginner-level fisting class suitable for individuals aged 18+ of all skill levels.
No prior knowledge/experience is required. You will not be expected to participate, as this is an instructional class only. Attendees do not need to stay for the demo if they don’t feel comfortable doing so.
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