TES Presents: BDSM and the AARP Crowd, with Rachel718 and Jefe718
2018-05-16 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Alchemical, Studio C, 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Getting older isn’t for sissies (well ,maybe sometimes). Getting older and participating in BDSM has its own challenges and obstacles. Let’s talk about aging, dealing with the aging body, accommodating our changes, and communication in the context of our lives in the scene.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES Writer’s Group: The Art of the Elevator Pitch
2018-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Player’s Theatre, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
Stay tuned for more info!

TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES Presents - Size Matters: Exploring Size Fetish -- Panel Discussion, moderated by Jitensha
2018-05-22 19:30 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio B, 104 west 14th street, New York, 10011, United States
What is size fetish? How do you utilize size to get your fetish on?
It doesn’t matter who or how we love, but what we love: our common size fascination is what’s bringing us all together.
Join us to explore the size community with TES as we discover this world with help of our panelists including 2 giants and 2 tinies. Learn what those terms mean and how they affect relationships and scenes.

TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

Kink and Spirituality Panel
2018-05-23 19:30 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio C, 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States

Wax Play: Artistic, Sadistic and Cheaptastic with SimoneB
2018-05-29 19:30 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio B, 104 west 14th street, New York, 10011, United States
I have been to many wax play classes and noticed they are solely focused on so called “kink safe” wax candles. Usually these are candles that are handmade and burn at a lower temperature. They are also very expensive. But despite this I have seen these kink safe candles being misused and causing serious burns. I wanted to offer a class based on my research on how to do wax play scenes with regular candles that are far cheaper, and emphasize using the candles safely. Whether one uses a lit candle for wax play or melts a larger amount of wax using slow cooker there is a way to do it safely and get the most from your wax play scene. I will also talk a bit about the second part of wax play which is removing the wax. So a bit of knife play will be discussed as well as other methods. I also want to explore the different styles of wax play scenes including sensation based scenes, artistic scenes and ritualistic scenes. I will also show how to incorporate wax play into other kinds of scenes as well, such as impact, bondage and suspension. My class will have a demo bottom to showcase one of the styles of wax play. And the class will get a chance to try a little bit of wax to get a feeling for the sensation.

TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only`

Hypnokink Group: Hypnotic Headspaces: The Spectrum of Transformations with GleefulAbandon
2018-05-30 19:30 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio C, 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
We talk about hypnosis as a multi-tool that can do everything from create an intense connection between partners to create a fun and silly role play scene. And that’s true, but in essence, these wildly different scenarios can be expressions of the same but powerful transformative effect. What do being deep and cataleptic and being a “”Bimbo Dinosaur”” have in common? What is it to change who you are, a little or a lot, for a period of time with (or for) another person?
This introspective class, taught through the filter of D/s from a submissive perspective, will include demos that highlight that at its core, a hypnotic relationship can be about the ever-changing expression of self of a person (or persons) and what it means to be transformed from the outside in.
While it’s geared more intermediate to advanced, the larger ideas of what we’re discussing are applicable to any kinkster.

GleefulAbandon is a hypnofetishist, submissive, and queer (in multiple senses of the word). After over five amazing years in the Scene so far, she is constantly thrilled by the wonderful people and weird experiences (and vice versa) that she encounters. She is an active volunteer for TES as Media Representative.

(Call the studio at 212-675-1390 if in need of use of the freight elevator to attend)

TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES & TES Fest Present: CPR Certification, First Aid for Kinksters, & Bloodborne Pathogen Training with Operation Hammond
2018-06-03 12:00 - 18:00
TES and TES Fest are holding another CPR Certification /First Aid for Kinksters/Bloodborne Pathogen Training with Operation Hammond on Sunday, June 3rd. We urge you to take advantage of this opportunity to train alongside our staff and dungeon monitors. New this year: we are offering the ability to observe (if you feel you can’t meet the certification requirements for the hands-on portion) and/or take just the segment of the workshop that meets your needs.
Limited slots are available so act now!
Here’s a schedule for planning purposes:
ENTRY AT 12PM – 12:15PM – All Inclusive CPR Certification/First Aid for Kinksters/ Bloodborne Pathogen Workshop
ENTRY AT 2:45PM- 3PM – First Aid for Kinksters + Bloodborne Pathogens (Non Certification)
ENTRY AT 4:15 – 4:30PM – Only Bloodborne Pathogens (Non Certification)
WORKSHOP CONCLUDES AT 6PM.
The workshop will be held at ALCHEMICAL STUDIOS, 104 West 14th Street , The Lab (2nd floor). The studio is surrounded by a wide variety of affordable and fast eateries for the lunch break. Food and beverages other than bottled water are not permitted in the room. There may be children present in the building, so be mindful of what you say in the hallways or stairs.
You may purchase your registration to this event here!

Cost: $20-$100 depending on how much of the workshop you choose to attend and whether you want to participate or observe.

TES Writers Group
2018-06-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | The Player’s Theatre, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States

Rope Group: B is for Bondage, with BoundtoFly
2018-06-05 19:30 - 22:00
Its an introduction to what BDSM is about, consent, safety, negotiation, your rights and responsibilities and of course, a introduction to what Bondage play is about.
In this class we’ll discuss multiple topics and also have a quick introduction to Rope Bondage to better prepare newcomers to immerse themselves in the TESfest Rope Track. What’s the Rope Track? There will be at least one Rope class during every class time slot during TESfest. So, if you are new to the scene, want to get better at rope, please attend!
In this workshop, everyone ties/is tied so they get a sense of what Rope Bondage play is about. It is strongly advised to bring 2 pieces of 1/4″ (6mm) rope, 25-30 ft in length. Since I strongly prefer Jute rope for Japanese style bondage (aka Shibari or Kinbaku), thats what I tie with and will be offering hanks of jute for sale at the class. Please contact BoundtoFly on Fetlife if you would like to reserve yours for purchase.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

Rope Group: Bondage Tie & Draw, with greg1113
2018-06-06 19:30 - 22:30 | The Player’s Theatre, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
What better time to draw a model than when they are in bondage? The model is focused and excited, they can’t move (much), the ropes and other ties make for dramatic lines and unusual poses. Join greg1113 for a fun evening of art making. He will guide you through getting down on paper the sight and feel of the caress of the bonds, and give you tools to take back to your own dungeon. People of all artistic abilities are welcome. Please bring art materials or $5 to contribute towards supplies. Creations will be considered for publication (with consent) in Prometheus!

TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES DM Training Workshop
2018-06-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2018-06-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Player’s Theatre, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
Do you know a thing or two about dungeon safety? Have you had a less than perfect experience with a DM at a party and thought, “I can do better”? Maybe you just have a fetish for neon-yellow traffic vests? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us for our live training workshops on at the Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal St, on
Monday June 11th, 7 – 10PM Studio 3B,
and
Monday June 18th, 7 – 10PM Studio 3C
These workshops are intended to supplement our online training found here, and are free to anyone who has successfully completed the unit “DM 101”. All others are welcome to join us at our standard class rates. Please note that, due to time constraints, we will not be able to more than a quick review of the materials covered online.
In combination with our online training, these workshops are designed as a comprehensive introduction to DMing, and will cover everything you need to know to get started DMing at TES events and TES Fest. Experienced DMs are invited to attend as a refresher and to share their wisdom with others.
Our DM Training Workshop will consist of two parts:
Play Safety & Scene Vetting Forum-
In this knowledge share session, we will discuss safety considerations for various types of play you are likely to encounter as a DM. Attendees are invited to bring their personal experience and expertise as we analyze what to look for in different types of scenes, what to prioritize, and how best to ensure scenes are in harmony with event rules.
Scenario Roleplay and Discussion Lab-
In this section, we will roleplay various situations you may encounter as a DM, many derived for real-life incidents. Attendees will take turns acting out different scenarios, each followed by a brief discussion and constructive critique to determine the best course of action for similar situations in the future.

Free to anyone who has completed online training, TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES Fest Preview
2018-06-12 19:30 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio D, 104 West 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
Excited about TES Fest? So are we! The schedule’s been released and evolving, but there’s still more news about all the goodness we have planned! Come by and hear directly from some of the team members working feverishly to make TES Fest 2017 the best one yet!
FREE TO ALL!

Novice & Newcomers Group: Quickies, with Astro
2018-06-13 19:30 - 22:30 | The Player’s Theatre, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States

TES Board of Directors Meeting
2018-06-14 19:00 - 22:00
Free and open to all members with a valid membership card.

Conflict De-Escalation Workshop, with Lia Leto
2018-06-19 19:30 - 22:00 | The Alchemical, Studio C, 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
An overview of non-violent communication strategies for the effective handling of charged situations, especially those that arise in kink venues, e.g., dungeons, play parties and kink conventions. Led by volunteer community members trained and experienced in Alternative Dispute Resolution, strategies covered will be helpful for everyone. This meeting is mandatory for TES Fest senior staff, recommended for event organizers, DMs, group facilitators, etc. and open to all.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES Hypnokink Group:Pickup Play in Hypnokink with Mr. Dream
2018-06-20 19:30 - 22:30 | The Player’s Theatre, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
With TESFest 2018 coming in July, there will be a lot of opportunities to meet new people who are interested in playing with hypnosis.[a] Practicing hypnosis with someone new offers unique challenges and opportunities. The idea of pickup play is often considered a risky scenario for hypnokink, but in many cases it is the first step in developing the play partnerships we are looking for. This class will discuss some approaches to having scenes with new partners, whether there is an existing relationship, or truly a first meeting. Topics covered will include:
How to introduce the idea of hypnosis to a prospective partner
Negotiation for limited scenes
Best practices for safety and consent
What to expect from the subject/hypnotist
Simple induction techniques for a new partner
In addition we will spend time practicing hypnosis in our Speed Trance/Date format: Each participant will have 6 minutes to negotiate and conduct a simple scene with someone who they don’t normally play. Note: No one is obligated to trance or be tranced in any given round. You can always have a nice conversation.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES Novice & Newcomers Munch: Pride Edition
2018-06-23 19:30 - 21:00
Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with partner(s). No dress code. No admission fee to the munch, just pay for your food and drinks. We’ll be in the upstairs seating area by 7:30PM and then, we’re heading for the Summer of Love is Love is Love Play Party @ the Parth at 9PM.
The TES party is optional, but only open to members and their guests or munch attendees.
We will be on the second floor of the Bread and Butter Café, located at 419 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10016, on the corner at 29th Street.
Here are the Do’s and Do Not’s of the Munch:
DO’s

Be friendly and courteous to each other.
It is OK to ask each others’ scene names, roles, and fetishes. If you do not have a scene name/ Fetlife handle, have a pseudonym.
Get permission before touching someone else’s belongings.
Get permission before touching someone else.
It is OK to drink responsibly at the munch.
Respect others’ privacy.

DO NOT’s

Do NOT ask attendees their personal information (real name, middle name, last name, where they live, work, breed, go to school or favorite Starbucks location).
Do NOT touch others without their permission.
Do NOT touch others’ belongings without their permission.
Do NOT get intoxicated before or during the munch. You will be told to go home.
Do NOT kink shame. Sometimes someone else’s kink is not yours. Appreciate their differences.
Do NOT bring outside food or beverages to the munch.
Do NOT take pictures or videos during the munch. We prefer to maintain an environment of anonymity.
Do NOT ask attendees their personal information (real name, middle name, last name, where they live, work, go to school, where they grew up, etc).

We will be headed afterwards to the TES PARTY @ THE PARTH with a special discount….just $30 admission for attendees!
Questions? Write us at novice@tes.org.

TES Presents: The Summer of Love is Love is Love Party
2018-06-23 20:00 - 2018-06-24 02:00 | Parthenon Studios, 5 West 30th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Naked hippies dancing in the mud and rain upstate, the Stonewall uprising in the village, and the founding of TES in Pat Bond’s living room. On the eve this year’s Pride March, on the verge of TES Fest, come join us on Saturday, June 23rd as we take you back to the exciting and turbulent time of the late 60s and early 70s, and, in honor how it all got started, kick off the summer with TES’ very own Summer of Love is Love is Love Play Party!
As part of TES’ commitment to Pride and protecting the rights of sexual minorities, $5 of every admission will go to NCSF to support their work fighting for the sexual freedom of all! So come join us and party for a great cause!!!
Speaking of kicking the kinky summer off, we have a special treat in store. All party attendees will receive a special discount code good for 10% off registration for TES Fest! In addition, we will be holding a special raffle to benefit Operation Hammond, and one lucky winner will take home a TES Fest Weekend Pass!!!
But that’s not all. Join us for our pre-party munch at the Bread and Butter Café from 7:30-9pm. The munch is a GREAT way to meet people in a low-key, non-kinky setting. You’ll find more info about it here!
8pm-2am at The Parth
$25 for TES members, $30 for munch attendees, $35 for other non-members
RSVP on Fetlife
THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE PARTY.
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 arriving with the munch leaders

If you are not yet a member, please consider becoming one today! Membership forms are available at all of our classes and parties.
Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with our party rules. If you have any questions, please contact zero@tes.org
Looking for a playdate? Please check out our official playdate thread on Fetlife!
As always, TES is a volunteer-based organization, and great events like this can’t happen without you! We need volunteers to work the door, coat check, DM, as well as help with setup and cleanup, so please consider volunteering your time. Those volunteering 1 hour of their time get in for just $10, and those volunteering at least 2 hours get in free! To volunteer, please contact Zero at zero@tes.org!

TES at the Pride March
2018-06-24 12:00 - 18:00
Stay tuned for more info!

TES Writers Group: Writing from a Different Perspective
2018-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Player’s Theatre, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
It can be complicated to put yourself in another person’s shoes, and it’s not much easier when that person is one of your characters. Join TES Writer’s Group for a discussion on how to write believable characters different that you, be that by gender, ethnicity, nationality or orientation. Optional Assignment Due: The Other Lens- Write a short piece about you- but from another person’s perspective. It can be about a scene you had, but from your partners perspective (If you get their ok to write about it) or whatever. Get Creative.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

Improving Your Rope Technique, with Andra Poloutropon
2018-08-07 19:00 - 22:00 | The Players Theater, Studio 2D, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
This class will be taught using the “masterclass” format, but is open to students of all levels. For those unfamiliar with the format, a single student will get up and demonstrate something. The teacher provides feedback and ideas for improvement that not only that student, but the entire class can benefit from. This continues with successive students until the class ends. I emphasize that the class is for all levels since beginners can often learn a great deal from challenges that more advanced students grapple with and advanced students may be surprised by how much they can learn from watching those less experienced. The subject matter of the class will be “technique.” This is a broad subject that will include style, tension, and numerous other technical aspects, but will not include “patterns.” Accordingly, critique will not be given on whether a pattern was tied “correctly,” but advice will be given based on the other technical elements of the tie and the method of applying the rope, while taking into account the student’s intent. Please bring rope & a partner.
Please join us for Andra Poloutropon’s last time scheduled for TES by Gigi as Chair of Programming and Education!
Note: this room requires removal of shoes to protect the floor.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

Being a Thug: Rough Body Play, with Dov
2018-08-08 20:00 - 23:00 | The Players Theater, Studio 3A, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
Having fun and playing with hands on, punching, wrestling, pressure points. Boot kicking and general manhandling your bottom into submission. How to do it safely for both the top and bottom.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

Novice and Newcomers Group: Sensual Domination, with Spike and mj
2018-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | The Players Theater, Studio 3B, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
The definition of “sensual” is 1. affecting any of the senses; and 2. relating to gratification of the physical and especially the sexual appetites. Sensual domination encompasses both aspects of the definition, controlling sensations in a sexually charged way. Melding elements of hypnosis, bondage, mind-fuck, touch, sensation play, knife play, percussive play and the sense to tune in to what works for the submissive, Spike creates erotic and fulfilling scenes for himself and his partner.
This class geared for the beginner to intermediate BDSM practitioner but everyone could find something of use here. This class is taught in conjunction with Spike’s partner MJ.
Short description: Melding elements of hypnosis, bondage, mind-fuck, touch, sensation play, knife play, percussive play and the sense to tune in to what works for the submissive, Spike creates erotic and fulfilling scenes for himself and his partner.
Bio:
Spike, aka Richard, is a sensual sadistic Dom who likes to play with rope, canes and knives, but basically, anything that falls into his hands is potentially pervertable. He is a reaction junkie and enjoys administering pain as part of his sensation play. Richard is an emeritus board member of Long Island Leather ‘n Roses (LILNR), a facilitator of Long Island Rope Revival (LIRR) and a volunteer for The Eulenspiegel Society (TES). He has previously presented on various aspects of sensation play, rope bondage, impact play and sensual spanking to TES, Dom Sub Friends (DSF), Long Island Leather ‘n Roses (LILNR), Long Island Rope Revival (LIRR), Masque, Bound in Boston 2017 and 2018 and at TES Fest 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

TES Board Meeting
2018-08-16 19:00 - 22:00
Free and open to all members with a current membership card.

TES Bondage Group: Open Rope Share with Zero
2018-08-21 19:30 - 22:00 | The Players Theater, Studio 2D, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
Come join TES Board Member and Chair of DMs, Safety, and Socials for an open rope share. Bring rope, learn some new skills, share some you already have!
Note: this room requires removal of shoes to protect the floor.

Shenanigans and Fuckery - Escape from This One! with Jakal
2018-08-22 19:00 - 22:00 | The Players Theater, Studio 3B, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
Welcome everyone! Jakal here, with a class that will teach you the basics for creating inescapable ties. Have you ever tried to tie up your friend, partner, cousin, stuffie, kitchen chair, etc just to see if they can get out of it? If you like rope, I bet you have tried this once or twice. I bet you were frustrated if that person was able to escape as well… HAVE NO FEAR! I am here to teach you how to create ties that will have the escape artist in your life cussing up a storm. Hope to see you there! ( This class is intended for partners, but we may have one for you. People should bring 3 – 30 foot hanks of rope or what ever size you like to tie with, we will have some for you if you don’t have any, and a good imagination.
Presenter Bio:
Greetings! Jakal here! I love to teach and extend my knowledge onto others as well as learn new things myself. I pride myself on being approachable almost all of the time so please feel free to come chat. I mainly teach about fire & wax, rope, and rough body play, but have started creating fun games for the kink community as well!
As an instructor, I have been teaching kink related materials for about 4 years, and I have just started outwardly seeking more events to teach at. However, I have been teaching people the knowledge in my head for about 15 years. I love to teach people new concepts and ideas regardless of the platform. As a player, I have been doing rope for about 10 years, fire for about 8 years, and rough body play for about 8 years. I also have a bit of marital arts experience as well. I took Taekwondo for about 6 years and I am trained in Army combatives level 1 and 2.
I teach completely unconventionally most of the time. I am not the person that enjoys step one, step two, step three, etc. I love to think outside the box on new ways things can be done, especially if it doesn’t require as much safety as suspension ties and intricate fire play do. I do like to do an extensive amount of research on things that I like to do though, and if I don’t have an answer for students in the class I generally have a good idea of where to find it. Of course rough body play, fire play, and rope can be dangerous, much like anything else that we all love to do, so I go over safety precautions for everything that we will be doing.
TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

Deadline to announce candidacy for 2018 Board Elections
2018-08-24 23:30 - 23:59
Any current member who has been a member in good standing for one year is eligible to run for the Board of Directors! Stay tuned for more info!

Yom Kippur - no class
2018-08-25 08:00 - 17:00
Happy holidays, and enjoy your night off and a peaceful breaking of the fast!
