November 7, 2024 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Staff Mini Retreat and Pizza Night LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States Come and hang out with your fellow TES Volunteers, eat pizza, and discuss what you want to do for next year. We’ve all been through a lot and accomplished a lot in the past year. Come, relax, and talk about what you want to do in an informal setting. We will have pizza, drinks, and some icebreakers. This event is open to all current TES Staff and all TES Fest 2024 staff. TES happens because of volunteers like you. Come express your vision for the organization into 2025. Free
November 18, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM HYBRID – November 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 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. Free
November 21, 2024 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM IN PERSON – Cheating at Hypnosis For Fun and Profit w/ SexObsessedLesbian LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States Cheating at hypnosis” means stacking the deck in favor of a positive outcome. It might take the form of a loaded suggestion to help a new subject gain confidence or an inescapable double bind to make an experienced subject feel extra headfucked. And as a bonus, we’ll discuss some tried and true “lazy hypnotist” techniques—more shenanigans for less effort. The methods taught in this class elicit the full gamut of reactions from “Wow, I can’t believe that worked!” to “You fucker, I can’t believe that worked!” (This class is primarily ‘tist-directed, but subjects, subs, bottoms, etc. are all very welcome and there will be plenty of useful information for all!) Bio: SexObsessedLesbian is a kinkster, kink educator, and content creator based in the Eastern US; she has been doing hypnosis since just after college, nerding out about sex since high school, and making bad puns since approximately forever. Hypnosis turned her on before she even knew what it meant to get turned on, and the wonderful world of Tumblr taught her that it was an actual thing. Since then, she’s been romping around the countryside thinking and talking about consent, creativity, and ways to do silly and sexy things with people’s brains. To register in advance (strongly preferred): If you already have a TES account, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER MEMBERS -$10 / NON-MEMBERS - $25 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. To complete your purchase, 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 $10 – $25
December 2, 2024 @ 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. Pay for your food and drink & tip generously
Featured December 12, 2024 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM IN PERSON – Dungeon Monitoring 101 with Youngscientist Dawn Studio 38 West 32nd Street, 14 Fl - Suite 1406, Nwe Yok,, NY, United States Do you want to start volunteering as a DM in the scene? Are you a staff member of an organization and need to brush up on safety knowledge in play spaces? Maybe you just really like wearing neon vests at parties? This class will primarily teach community members how to bridge their own scene knowledge, life skills, and critical thinking to facilitate safe play spaces and deal with various situations that may arise as a representative of a BDSM organization. Some subjects that will be covered include but aren’t limited to; maintaining party rules and etiquette, advanced play and scene limitations, equipment and dungeon safety, methods of communication, risk management, professionalism, consent and negotiation breakdowns, scene intervention, conflict resolution and deescalation, and critical first aid. All experience levels are welcome to attend, but this class will include many subjects that are above novice level. Bio: Youngscientist has been active in many facets of the scene for over 15 years. He’s volunteered and worked 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 in advance (strongly preferred): If you already have a TES account, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER MEMBERS -$10 / NON-MEMBERS - $25 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. 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 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 $10 – $25
December 16, 2024 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ONLINE – December 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 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. Free
December 19, 2024 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM IN PERSON -TES Holiday Potluck LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States Join TES Board members, Staff, and members, as we celebrate holidays of all faiths! Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice -- all are welcome, no matter what you celebrate! As we all bask in the holiday glow of our wishes for peace on earth, and goodwill to all, come to renew old friendships and make new ones. All we ask is that you bring three things: Your favorite dish, to share with your fellow kinksters. A gift for a White Elephant exchange, costing no more than $10 Your sweet self! Free
January 6 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM IN-PERSON – TES Monthly Munch 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.
Featured January 9 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM IN-PERSON – Impact 101 LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States Impact Share 101 is a great way for newcomers to get their feet wet! Explore a variety of toys, learn essential safety tips, vetting, and negotiation. Get up close and personal with the tools of the trade—handle and examine them during class. $10 – $25
January 23 @ 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 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 for convenience and more fun! 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 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 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 Free
