IN-PERSON – Gift of the Gab: Verbalization for Better Bottoming June 25 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States Beyond "talking dirty", verbalization is the skill of using your words to process pain and sensation, using your words to increase the connection to your top, using your words for proactive consent, and using your words to help you flow in and out of headspace. This class will include drills to help decrease creative inhibition,
IN-PERSON – TES Fest 2026 July 2 @ 3:00 PM - July 5 @ 11:00 AM Piscataway, NJ Piscataway, NJ, United States Step into the heat of summer and the thrill of connection—TES Fest 2026 is calling. July 2–5, join us for our 28th year of one of the longest-running and most beloved kink and BDSM gatherings in the country. Four days of education, exploration, and electric connection await—featuring world-class workshops, amazing special events and meetups, sultry
TES Online – TES Board Meeting July 20 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States 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
TES IN PERSON – Game Night Social July 23 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM 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 an 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
IN-PERSON: TES Monthly Munch August 3 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Skylight Diner 402 West 34th Street, New York, NY, United States We'd love to have you at the TES Monthly Munch! Whether you're new to the scene, an old friend, or just curious, our monthly munch is a great opportunity to meet fellow kinksters in a low-key, low-pressure setting. There’s no need to RSVP, and everyone is welcome—you don’t even have to be a TES member
Online – Boldly Bottoming Discussion Group August 4 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Virtual Boldly Bottoming follows a discussion-based format where those who identify as bottoms can come together to discuss the various topics we face. Our discussions look to foster community, share knowledge, and promote safety in the community. Discussions are centered around experiences and learnings from those who choose to participate. Knowledge sharing does occur, but from
In-Person: Mindfucking 101 August 13 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States Ever wondered how to deceive someone so convincingly they struggle to distinguish between reality and fantasy? And what is the difference between lying and deception? If you have asked these or similar questions, Master Apex’s “Mindfucking 101” workshop is for you. Through their signature lens of psychological domination, Master Apex provides an educational experience in
TES Online – TES Board Meeting August 17 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM 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
In-Person: The First Year: A Newbie Roundtable August 27 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States New journeys often come with new obstacles. How can we build an arrival kit for those starting this new adventure? Please join us for a roundtable discussion where community members will share their first-year experiences. The good, the bad, and the ugly are all grist for the mill. Through these shared stories, we will explore
Intent to Run Deadline August 28 Members interested in running for the TES Board of Directors or for Parliamentarian must submit their intent by 11:59 PM EST. Candidates must be TES members in good standing for at least one full calendar year. Please email your notification of intent and candidate statement to elections@tes.org and tes@tes.org.