May 13 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Online – Become a DM for TES Fest 2025 (Online Version) Virtual Youngscientist, our TES Fest 2025 Chair of Safety, will be training all volunteers who signed up to be Dungeon Monitors for TES Fest 2025. If you’re interested in learning for future TES events but didn’t sign up, please register anyway—education is knowledge capital for our community. As a Dungeon Monitor, you’ll learn how to: Develop skills to facilitate a safe dungeon environment Work effectively with a team Communicate respectfully and clearly Identify possible safety risks Understand the dos and don’ts of the role Devise solutions and alternative approaches To review best practices on skill-based play, and boundaries of consent in a dungeon environment Bio: @Youngscientist has been active in many facets of the scene for over 15 years. He’s volunteered and worked on staff for at least a dozen organizations throughout that time, including being one of the few Pro-DM’s in the NYC area. Knowledge has been one of his main driving forces, which led him to start teaching early on. He’s probably most well-known for teaching Wrestling/Grappling classes and hosting Jello and Lube Wrestling events. 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 confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, return to this FL event page, click on this link and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. NON-MEMBERS - FREE Click here for this class. REGISTRATION CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE 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. TES Fest 2025: Celebrate Your Freedom to Be Kinky! Mark your calendars for July 3–6, 2025, as we take over our favorite hotel in Piscataway, NJ, for a weekend filled with: Educational Workshops: Over 90 classes, demos, and hands-on workshops covering a wide array of kinky skills and interests. Special Events: Meet & Greets, kinky speed dating, and more, offering endless opportunities to connect and have fun. Play Spaces: Custom-built indoor and outdoor dungeons equipped with top-notch equipment for your exploration. Vendors: A diverse selection of fetish and BDSM vendors, offering everything from corsets to whips. As a TES member, you'll enjoy exclusive discounts on TES Fest registration. Don't miss out on this premier event in the NYC Metro region, designed for everyone—from novices to seasoned veterans—to socialize, learn new skills, and have a great time. For more details, visit TESFest.org
May 19 @ 12:00 AM ONLINE – May Board Meeting Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on the first of the month via our membership newsletter, The Eulenspeigel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org Need to renew your membership or join for the first time? Click here.
May 22 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM IN-PERSON – AANHPI Roundtable Discussion LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States In celebration of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month, TES-NYC will be hosting a roundtable discussion with community leaders: @HappyCindyyy @bindingdaisies @xoxoxin @brightnbitter @undergroundsea @malswitch @morriganwolf Come celebrate our diverse community and listen to the voices of our AANHPI community members. This event is a great opportunity to show your support and learn from others. Discussions will focus on creating intentional spaces and educating from different perspectives. We will have the opportunity to learn from these leaders as they share their experiences and insights. This event is open and welcome to everyone. We encourage all members of the TES-NYC community to attend, listen, and learn from this important conversation. This class will be held at: The Center (The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center) 208 West 13th Street New York, NY To register in advance (strongly preferred): If you already have a TES account, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Create a Member Portal account Members: use 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 confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. Non-members: you will still need to make an account to register . Be sure to respond to confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. To complete your purchase, return to this FL event page, click on THIS LINK and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. To register on-site: There will be a QR code available to allow you to register on-site following the same process above, but TES will not be able to accept cash at the door. If cost is a barrier to attendance, please email customer-care@tes.org
May 27 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ONLINE – TES Membership Meeting Virtual This meeting is held twice yearly to conduct official organization business and allows the membership to be directly involved in the process. All members in good standing are encouraged to attend and participate in these functions. The attendee link will be emailed in your May TES newsletter (The Eulenspiegel Mirror). If you are a member who would like to attend, but did not receive this information, please email: secretary@tes.org We have board vacancies! Please click here to find out the requirements and consider nominating yourself. Need to renew your membership or join for the first time? Click here. No additional downloads or software required! This 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.
June 2 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM IN-PERSON – TES Monthly Munch Skylight Diner 402 West 34th Street, New York, NY, United States Whether you’re new to the scene, an old friend, or just passing through, we’re excited to see you! We meet every month on the first Monday of the month. Join us! Our hosts will be there to welcome you and answer any questions. Attending this event is free beyond paying for the food you order (and please tip your server well!) The TES Munch is our monthly gathering on the first Monday of each month. It’s a great opportunity to meet and hang out with your fellow kinksters in a low-key, low-pressure environment. It is open to all members of the community in good standing, and those who are new to the scene are especially encouraged to attend. There is no requirement to RSVP ahead of time, and you do not need to be a TES member to attend. Please note that we highly encourage all attendees to be vaccinated and up-to-date against COVID-19. However, this event is hosted at a diner that is open to other patrons, and we cannot control anything beyond what the restaurant requires. Please assess your own risk profiles and act accordingly. We will be providing a discrete option for contact tracing, which is highly encouraged.
June 12 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM IN-PERSON – Transgender Round Table LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States This Pride Month, TES presents a roundtable featuring a diverse panel of Transgender BDSM players and professionals from across the New York Metropolitan Trans community. By bringing together these panelists' perspectives in conversation, we hope to address issues around safety, community, and transformation. We invite everyone to take time from this month of celebration to listen to the voices of trans kinksters who, despite the violent campaign waged against them, remain steadfast in preserving and advancing our collective liberation in and out of the scene. Moderator: Dahlia Damoiselle @ExpendableFemme Panelists: Boss Dian @cellophaneswitch Lucy Hart @LucyHart Oran Julius @JuicyFruitOran Mistress Katia Thorn @MistressThorn Violet Bordeaux @violet_bordeaux This class will be held at: The Center (The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center) 208 West 13th Street New York, NY To register in advance (strongly preferred): If you already have a TES account, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS - FREE Create a Member Portal account Members: Use the same email address you 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. Non-members: You will still need to make an account to register. 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. To register on-site: A QR code will be available to allow on-site registration, following the same process outlined above. However, please note that TES will not accept cash at the door. If cost is a barrier to attendance, please email customer-care@tes.org
June 15 @ 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM IN-PERSON – TES Back at Folsom Street East 27th Street Between 10th & 11th Avenues 27th Street Between 10th & 11th Avenues, New York, Hungary TES Makes Triumphant Return to Folsom Street East! Get ready, kinksters and revelers! After a long-awaited hiatus since 2019, TES is officially back at Folsom Street East! We're thrilled to announce our return with a dedicated booth, and we want you to be a part of the excitement. This is your chance to reconnect with your favorite kinky TES friends, soak in the vibrant atmosphere, and even snag a moment of shaded respite from the sun. The TES Booth isn't just a meeting point; it's a haven where you can recharge and connect with the community. Volunteer with TES and Get Your Respite! Want to help make our return unforgettable and enjoy a comfortable break? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be ambassadors at the TES booth for 2-hour shifts. It's the perfect opportunity to lend a hand, meet new people, and enjoy a well-deserved sit-down in the shade. Folsom Street East is happening on Sunday, June 15th, from 11 AM to 6 PM, rain or shine. Our volunteer shifts run from 9 AM to 7 PM, offering flexibility throughout the day. If you're interested in a 2-hour shift, please email volunteers@tes.org to sign up. Important Information for Volunteers Please note that all volunteers must purchase a ticket to enter Folsom Street East. You can secure your ticket by paying $20 with cash at The Entrance or Prepay HERE. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate with TES at Folsom Street East! We can't wait to see you there. Since 1997, Folsom Street East celebrates and inspires participation and pride in fetish, kink, and LGBTQIA+ communities through the creation of safe spaces for public expression of our sexual identities. The Folsom Street East festival has become an annual highlight of the global fetish/kink calendar as a sex and body-positive shared space on the streets of New York City. Folsom Street East envisions a world where sexual self-discovery and fulfillment are supported by a safe and affirming environment. Access to diverse fetish/kink community spaces is expanded, and fear of stigma and negative repercussions is diminished. People are empowered to challenge sexual norms and add to a broad spectrum of sexual identities and expressions. This year's theme is "Bound Together". The Street will once again be lined with some 50 community groups and vendors that appeal to the LGBTQIA+ and the kink communities. A one-stop shop for fetish/kink gear, porn and toys. Folsom Street East is proud to honor this year's beneficiaries: New Alternatives NEWALTERNATIVESNYC.ORG Juntos VAMOSJUNTOS.ORG Princess Janae Place PRINCESSJANAEPLACE.ORG Galaei GALAEIQTBIPOC.ORG Folsom Street East is about freedom and fun, but to ensure the longevity of this year's festival and the comfort of all revelers, Folsom Street East requires everyone to follow these basic ground rules: … All attendees must be able to prove they are above the age of 18 by presenting a valid government-issued form of ID. … Consumption of alcohol is restricted to the confines of the event and only for those 21+. … Adequate space must be cleared, and consent must be given by all participants in any demo or scene. No demo or scene may involve blood or other bodily fluids. … No public sexual activity - this includes any form of oral or penetrative sex or masturbation. … No complete public nudity and no exposure of genitals. … Though we recognize that in public our photograph may be taken, we ask that you ask for explicit consent before taking someone's photograph or making them the subject of a video. … Wearing of any uniform/attire that promotes or could be associated with any form of hate or discrimination is not permitted. This is a rain or shine event, so throw on your best gear or come as you are to enjoy a day of kinky demos, vendors, music, and performances. Coatcheck will be available for $5.00. So, let’s have a great showing and meet up with old friends and even make some new friends, but overall let’s just have a great time at this year's Folsom Street East festival!!!
June 16 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ONLINE – TES Board Meeting Virtual Open to all current members. Information on how to join is distributed to the membership on the first of the month via our members-only newsletter, The Eulenspiegel Mirror. If you are a member, would like to join, and did not receive this information, please email secretary@tes.org We have board vacancies! Please click here to determine the requirements and consider nominating yourself. Need to renew your membership or join for the first time? Click here.
June 26 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM IN-PERSON – Game Night Social LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States Ready to make more like-minded friends in a non-judgmental environment? Join us for a FREE exciting evening of fun and board games. Get together with your @TES-NYC friends for a relaxing social. While we will have some popular board games available, feel free to bring some of your favorites. All are welcome. Please register before attending for convenience and more fun! This class will be held at: The Center (The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center) 208 West 13th Street New York, NY --- To register in advance (strongly preferred): If you already have a TES account, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS - FREE 1. Create a Member Portal account Members: Use 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. Non-members: You will still need to make an account to register. Be sure to respond to the confirmation email & choose a password. After that, log back into the Member Portal. 2. To complete your purchase, return to this FL event page, click on THIS LINK, and follow the instructions. Your membership discount will be automatically applied. To register on-site: There will be a QR code available to allow you to register on-site following the same process above, but TES will not be able to accept cash at the door. If cost is a barrier to attendance, please email customer-care@tes.org
July 3 @ 4:00 PM - July 6 @ 11:00 AM TES FEST 2025 Piscataway, NJ Piscataway, NJ, United States TES Fest takes over an entire hotel, inside and out, in Piscataway, New Jersey, so people can come together to learn, connect, and grow with kinksters from all over the NYC Metro area, the country, and the world! Join us and attend classes, meetups, and special events that cover a wide range of topics and interests. Come explore, educate, and entertain yourselves! How do I register? CLICK HERE! To purchase a ticket, log in using the same email address you used when you purchased your TES membership. From there, you can buy a ticket. If you have not created an account, create one and then follow the directions above. WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO: Lots of Kinky Learning With local, national, and international presenters, TES Fest features a host of classes, demos, and hands-on workshops, covering a wide variety of kinky skills and interests. Tons of Kinky Fun! In addition to classes, special events like meet & greets, kinky speed dating, and more will take place throughout the long weekend. To fulfill your play space needs, we feature a variety of custom equipment and rigs, as well as an amazing outdoor dungeon! There are also fetish and BDSM vendors selling everything from corsets and knives to violet wand kits and whips! TES and TES Fest are committed to being a reliable and valuable BDSM community resource, a welcoming social environment, and a definitive educational outlet for those seeking to freely express their consensual sexuality.
