• ONLINE – TES Board Meeting

    LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States

    Are you a current TES member? Come to our monthly board meeting and help shape the future of our organization! This is a great opportunity to connect with other members and get a firsthand look at what we're working on. This meeting is hybrid, so you can join us in person or online. This meeting is for current TES members only. How to Join All members receive details on how to join the meeting in our monthly newsletter, The Eulenspiegel Mirror, sent on the first of the month. If you are a current member and didn't receive the information, please email us at secretary@tes.org. We Have Board Vacancies! Looking to get more involved? We have several board vacancies and would love for you to join us. If you're interested, you can review the requirements and nominate yourself. Not a Member Yet? If you're interested in becoming a member or need to renew your membership, you can do so here. We'd love to have you!

  • ONLINE – Art of the Scene: Crafting the Moment

    LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States

    A well-crafted scene is more than just a sequence of actions—it’s a dance of intention, sensation, and connection. This class explores the art of designing and executing compelling scenes with purpose, creativity, and mindfulness. Whether spontaneous or meticulously planned, a great scene balances structure with fluidity, intensity with care, and precision with artistry.   What You’ll Learn: The Flow of a Scene – Understanding the beginning (preparation & meditation), middle (sensory engagement, intensity building, and surprises), and end (closure & aftercare). Art of Scene Writing – Moving beyond spur-of-the-moment play to create structured, intentional experiences. Key Elements of a Scene: Scene summary and defining cast roles Timeline and pacing Props and environmental setup Risk identification and mitigation Understanding limits—medical, physical, and emotional Choreographing movement and interaction The power of music and playlist selection as a timekeeper The importance of aftercare and reintegration   The class will include discussions, practical insights, and a case study of a complex scene involving all the items above. Bios:  Knight of Xanadu and TheGirl_Star are the founders of Xanadu KINK Academy, where they teach High Protocol, etiquette, and intentional power exchange. Married for over 22 years and living a 24/7 dynamic, they blend lived experience with immersive education. Knight_of_Xanadu brings calm authority and structure as a seasoned Dominant, while TheGirl_Star, a Certified Etiquette Consultant, and a proud member of the International Association of Professional Etiquette Consultants adds sparkle, grace, and hands-on teaching. Together, they guide others in creating elegant, respectful, and deeply connected dynamics through classes, mentorship, and ritual TES classes include instruction, Q&A, and TES Circle; class length varies. To register: MEMBERS - $5 Create a Member Portal account using the same email address used when you purchased your membership. (Email membership@tes.org if you have forgotten the one you used when registering for TES.) Be sure to respond to the confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, click on this link and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - $10 /$15 day of event Click here to register for this class. If cost is a barrier to attendance, please email customer-care@tes.org REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF CLASS! ALL QUESTIONS GO TO CUSTOMER-CARE@TES.ORG! YOU WILL RECEIVE THE LOGIN LINK WITH THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. **Note – if you are seeing an “event ended” screen – try one or more of the following: Refresh Clear cache Try a different browser** The DatingKinky platform is supported by multiple browsers, but if you are having any technical difficulties, please try a different browser, as certain settings may interfere. Note that this link will only be active during scheduled meeting times. You are welcome to participate as actively as you are comfortable. By default, users' cameras and microphones will be switched off, and you may simply watch passively or participate solely by text in the chat box if you are uncomfortable being seen or heard. Please note that while we have selected this platform to be as private as possible while maintaining sufficient ease of use for participants, no online platform is ever fully secure. While all regular TES rules regarding privacy remain in effect, and anyone caught violating these rules will be subject to consequences (please see our Online Meeting Terms of Service), we advise participants to treat online events as though the event is being recorded by a third party. For more information on protecting your online privacy, please see our online privacy guide.

  • ONLINE – TES Board Meeting

    Virtual

    Are you a current TES member? You're invited to our monthly board meeting! This is your chance to connect with fellow members, hear what the board is working on, and help shape the future of our organization. This meeting is online only and is open to current TES members only. How to Join All members receive details on how to join the meeting in our monthly newsletter, The Eulenspiegel Mirror, sent on the first of the month. If you are a current member and didn't receive the information, please email us at secretary@tes.org. We Have Board Vacancies! Looking to get more involved? We have several board vacancies and would love for you to join us. If you're interested, you can review the requirements and nominate yourself. Not a Member Yet? If you're interested in becoming a member or need to renew your membership, you can do so here. We'd love to have you!

  • Virtual Year-End Circle/Munch

    Virtual

    You are warmly invited to join us on the TES Discord for a special online munch and year-in-review TES Circle. This virtual meeting will be a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments and challenges from the past year, and to look ahead and set goals for the next year. We will discuss our personal kink journeys and goals in a supportive and engaging environment. Then, if the mood takes us, we could play some party games! So grab dinner or a snack, pour your favorite festive drink, get cozy, and log on. We look forward to seeing you there! To register: MEMBERS - FREE Create a Member Portal account using the same email address used when you purchased your membership. (Email membership@tes.org if you have forgotten the one you used when registering for TES.) Be sure to respond to the confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, return to this event page, click on this link, and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - FREE Click here to register for this class. REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE START OF CLASS! ALL QUESTIONS GO TO CUSTOMER-CARE@TES.ORG! YOU WILL RECEIVE THE LOG IN LINK WITH THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. You will need to download the Discord app.