June 23, 2017 @ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM TES Pre-Pride Party Munch, hosted by Astro & twistedleather Moonstruck Diner 244 Madison Ave, New York, NY, United States Kick off NYC Pride Weekend in style with TES!
June 23, 2017 @ 8:00 PM - June 24, 2017 @ 2:00 AM TES Presents: The Fight For Your Right to Party Parthenon Studios 5 West 30th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, United States TES Members $20 Non-Members $30 THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE TES PARTY. Attendees must show valid membership card. If you are not already a TES member, become one today! In order to attend this party you must be: - a TES member - the guest of a TES member - an affiliate organization member - the guest of an affiliate organization member - an attendee of the pre-party munch at Moonstruck arriving with the munch leaders Dress: Fetish wear, lingerie, all black, a gorilla suit - whatever is comfortable! Folsom Street East, NYC Pride, TES Fest… June is chock-full of reasons to celebrate! So how could we not throw a party in the middle of it? Join TES on Friday, June 23rd, as we celebrate every fetish, gender, and orientation at our Fight For Your Right to Party! All are welcome as we count down to TES Fest!!! New to all this? Looking to meet people beforehand? Then come to our pre-party munch at The Moonstruck Diner. Our pre-party munch is a GREAT way to meet people in a low-key, non-kinky setting. As always, TES is a volunteer-based organization, and great events like this can’t happen without you! If you are a member, please consider volunteering your time as a Door Person, Dungeon Monitor, or member of the setup and cleanup crew. Those volunteering at least 1 hour of their time may attend the party for half price, and those volunteering 2 hours get in free! To volunteer, please contact Zero at zero@tes.org! Looking for a playdate? Please check out our official playdate thread on Fetlife, or come to the party and make a wish on our wishboard. Simply write down what you’re looking for on the board and take the corresponding number and stick it somewhere everyone can see. If you’re interest in something written on the board, simply look for the person wearing that number. Finally, there’s nothing like tossing a little money in the ol’ wishing well to help your wish come true, so please consider donating what you can. All proceeds go to benefit NCSF!
June 25, 2017 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM March with TES at NYC Pride! Join TES as we return to the NYC Pride March!
July 27, 2017 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM TES Board of Directors Meeting TRS, Inc. 40 Exchange Place, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States TES MEMBERS ONLY. Free. Must show valid membership card.
August 1, 2017 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Rope Handling II – Refining the Details and Skills for Performance, with Andrapoloutropon Alchemical Theatre Laboratory 104 West 14th Street, New York, United States This class will focus on improving finger and hand technique to improve tying, refining the use of some skills learned in Rope Handling I, and introduce rope handling techniques and ideas for performance, aesthetics, and suspension.
August 2, 2017 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Fetish Workers & DW/sm Groups: Ballbusting with ComtesseAurora & KilimanjaroDan Alchemical Theatre Laboratory 104 West 14th Street, New York, United States This class will explore some of the many motivations behind ballbusting as a kink, several techniques, and a discussion of safety and health considerations.
August 6, 2017 @ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Breath Play Workshop, with Orpheus Black The Player's Theatre 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, United States CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TES MEMBERS $25.00 in advance, must show card on arrival (at door, $30 cash) NON-MEMBERS $35.00 in advance (at door, $40 cash) PROFESSIONAL FETISH WORKERS $25.00 in advance, must show business card or ad on arrival (at door, $30 cash) Doors open at 1:00 pm, Workshop begins at 1:30 pm. Erotic Asphyxiation or Breath Play is the intentional restriction of oxygen to the brain for the purpose of sexual arousal, but Breath Play is more than just an erotic exploration; it’s a journey into the very depths of our primal being. Breath Play brings about the Bardo (“transitional state of being”) were one can experience intimacy and ultimately orgasm on a different plain of existence. It strips away the inhibitions and frees a person from self-consciousness leaving only the breath and the mindbody. Topics that we will cover are: What is Breath Play Is Auto-erotic Asphyxiation and Breath Play the same? What are the pop culture perceptions and how do they match up with the real thing? A brief history of Breath Play What did 17th century physicians prescribe Breath Play for The myths and realities about Breath Play How many people die every year as a result of being choked? What’s the difference between being choked and being strangled? What are the dangers of Breath Play? How Breath Play works What is the Psychology behind Breath Play? What is the physiology behind Breath Play? How does breath play enhance orgasm? Lecture topics How couples can safely introduce EA into their intimate erotic lives Finding the breath Developing trust The anatomy of the neck The techniques used to induce altered states How to use breath play to heighten climax. Warning signs Demonstrations In this portion of the class I demonstrate the proper technique as well as the wrong techniques. Then we demonstrate the various levels on consciousness while introducing sexual stimulus. I will walk couples through the proper application of Breath Play. You won't want to miss this one! About the Presenter Orpheus Black - Southern California's Leather Master/slave titleholder - is also a published author and erotic educator, specializing in hierarchical dynamics, non-monogamous relationships, and extreme sexual encounters. This two-time Bawdy Story telling champion has been traveling the country teaching his fun and light-hearted educational events for more than a decade. During this time, Orpheus has become one of California's most respected educators as well as a favorite interviewee and contributor, lending his expertise to shows such as "Chocolate Radio", "Night Calls", "Love, Sex, and Hip Hop", "The Sex Nerd Sandra Show","The Dr. Susan Block Show", and "The Inner Circle with Neil Strauss". Currently, he hosts his own sexy monthly podcast called "the Tyrant Thinks". Orpheus is also a regular presenter at DomConLA and is the founder of Cirque de Sade—a high profile Dominants group whose mission is to advance the art of BDSM through a commitment to innovation, excellence, and active leadership in the D/s, Ms and fetish communities. The workshop will be held at The Players Theatre, Studio 3D. Stairs-accessible only.
August 8, 2017 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Decompression and Stress Management Workshop with Lia Leto The Player's Theatre 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, United States This workshop will focus on various introductory techniques for stress management and decompression including basic breathing postures, mental imagery exercises, and guided meditation.
August 9, 2017 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Novice and Newcomers Group: “So top me maybe” : an introduction to the bottom side of the slash” with Jaden The Player's Theatre 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, United States Join Jaden for an evening of tips, explanations, and questions answered for those who might be new to the bottom side of the slash.
August 15, 2017 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Kink-provisation: Applying Improv Theater Principles to Kink Relationships in order to Enhance Communication, Creativity, & Collaboration, with MasterfulTouch The Player's Theatre 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, United States Go behind the curtain and into the mind of improvisers and leave with ways to be more confident individuals, better relationship partners and with new ways to explore our possibilities.