The Eulenspiegel Society

Harnesses for Dynamic Suspension Peer Learning, with Belle-
2017-08-23 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Alchemical Theatre Laboratory, 104 West 14th Street, New York, 10011, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm
Please note the LOCATION:
Alchemical Theatre Laboratory, 3rd Floor, Studio B
Elevator access is available but must call the office at (212) 675-1390

Ready for dynamic suspensions? Not sure how to be sure that your harnesses can hold up to the changing forces? This class is designed to help you learn what (if any) modifications you can make to your harness to increase stability and decrease problems during dynamic suspension. This class will be taught in masterclass style, so bring what you’re working on and be prepared to show it to the class so that everyone can learn from what you’re working on.

Chest Harnesses for Suspension that Aren't TKs, with Belle-
2017-08-22 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Alchemical Theatre Laboratory, 104 West 14th Street, New York, 10011, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm
Please note the LOCATION:
Alchemical Theatre Laboratory, 3rd Floor, Studio C
Elevator access is available but must call the office at (212) 675-1390

People choose not to use TKs for a variety of reasons while tying but unfortunately many of the harnesses out there that aren’t TKs don’t function in the same way. In this class, we are going to look at the functional parts of a TK and recombine them into a variety of different chest harnesses stable enough to be suspended but without the same risks or problems associated with TKs.

Novice & Newcomers Munch: The “It’s Bigger on the Inside” Edition
2017-08-19 20:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | NY
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 Saturday night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with partner(s). No dress code for the munch. No admission fee to the munch, just pay for your food and drink, before proceeding upstairs to the dining area at 8:30 pm.
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.
We will NOT be going to a party this month, but staying at the diner for extended fun and merriment!
Questions? Write us at novice@tes.org.

TES Board of Directors Meeting
2017-08-17 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Player’s Theatre, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
TES MEMBERS ONLY.
Free. Must show valid membership card.
Doors open and meeting begins at 7:00 pm.

Please note the LOCATION:
The Players Theatre, 115 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012
Stairs-accessible only.

DM/sw Group: Caning for Pain, Fun, or Punishment, with Ramon
2017-08-16 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Player’s Theatre, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm
Please note the LOCATION:
The Players Theatre, 115 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012
Stairs-accessible only.

Join Ramon for a celebration of the rich history of caning as a form of corporal punishment throughout the world. Learn about the materials, vendors, and resources for this simple, yet oh so versatile and fun method of inducing pain. You’ll also learn various methods for precision striking of various parts of your partner’s body. This class will be part lecture, part demo, possibly some hands-on.

Kink-provisation: Applying Improv Theater Principles to Kink Relationships in order to Enhance Communication, Creativity, & Collaboration, with MasterfulTouch
2017-08-15 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Player’s Theatre, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm
Please note the LOCATION:
The Players Theatre, 115 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012
Stairs-accessible only.

Successful kink relationships require a lot of work. You need skills in communication, creativity, authenticity, expanding one’s comfort zone, judgment suspension, open-mindedness, vulnerability, and curiosity. In this entertaining, informative and immediately applicable program we’ll 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. The entire program is informal, interactive and involving. Participation is completely voluntary. No one will be singled out to volunteer.

Improvisation theater games are deceptively powerful tools that help maintain mental and emotional equilibrium. The games invite participants to safely enter and embrace the unknown and relate to others without assumption or judgment. Sound familiar??? The mindset helps us to expand our comfort zone, relate to others in a cooperative way, confidently accept reality, learn to act on things we can control and let go of things we cannot control, and enjoy and value working with others.

Participants will be able to:
Describe their own behavior around their perceived limitations.
Apply a tactic to disagree without becoming argumentative.
Employ a practice to become more comfortable with change, more open to new ideas and less risk averse.

Novice and Newcomers Group: "So top me maybe" : an introduction to the bottom side of the slash" with Jaden
2017-08-09 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Player’s Theatre, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm
Please note the LOCATION:
The Players Theatre, 115 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012
Stairs-accessible only.

Join Jaden for an evening of tips, explanations, and questions answered for those who might be new to the bottom side of the slash.

Decompression and Stress Management Workshop with Lia Leto
2017-08-08 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Player’s Theatre, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm
Please note the LOCATION:
The Players Theatre, 115 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012
Stairs-accessible only.

This workshop will focus on various introductory techniques for stress management and decompression including basic breathing postures, mental imagery exercises, and guided meditation.
Participants should wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to relax.

Breath Play Workshop, with Orpheus Black
2017-08-06 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Player’s Theatre, 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
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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.

Fetish Workers & DW/sm Groups: Ballbusting with ComtesseAurora & KilimanjaroDan
2017-08-02 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Alchemical Theatre Laboratory, 104 West 14th Street, New York, 10011, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm
Please note the NEW LOCATION:
Alchemical Theatre Laboratory, 2nd Floor
Elevator access is available but must call the office at (212) 675-1390

One of the most iconic DW/sm activities is ballbusting. From the classic image of a latex-clad domina pressing her stiletto heel into her submissive’s groin to the sharp sting of a finger-flick against the scrotum by a giggling princess – or prince! – there are myriad directions from which to approach this flavor of genitorture. This class will explore some of the many motivations behind this kink, several techniques, and a discussion of safety and health considerations.
BIOS:
ComtesseAurora is an NYC based professional dominatrix and lifestyle kinkster. She has been kinky since the age of four when she tied herself up with her jump ropes. She specializes in foot worship, flogging, and sensation play, and has been dishing out all manner of kinky delights for more than six years. In another incarnation, she is a classically trained soprano and unrepentant chocoholic.
KilimanjaroDan is a ball busting and wrestling aficionado with many years of experience as a bottom. He has training in therapeutic hypnosis and also enjoys bottoming to breath play. He is an avid hiker and mountaineer, and also identifies as a shameless punster.

Rope Handling II - Refining the Details and Skills for Performance, with Andrapoloutropon
2017-08-01 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Alchemical Theatre Laboratory, 104 West 14th Street, New York, 10011, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm
Please note the NEW LOCATION:
Alchemical Theatre Laboratory, 2nd Floor
Elevator access is available but must call the office at (212) 675-1390

Rope handling is one of the most important skills for a rigger as it can directly affect speed, connection, tension, comfort, beauty, and precision. This class picks up where Rope Handling I leaves off, rather than focusing on large movements and concepts, 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.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate. Students should have taken Rope Handling I or have equivalent knowledge of broader rope handling concepts. Please bring rope and a partner (or find someone to tie in the class). Beginners are welcome to observe.

BIO:
AndraPoloutropon is a New York City based rigger with a strong interest in “floorwork transitions.” A self-proclaimed “style whore,” he is fascinated by the myriad styles of tying and encourages others to make their own way rather than following a single method as dogma. In addition to style, he holds an abiding interest in rope handling and is dedicated to helping people understand “why” various decisions are made in rope bondage. He has had the privilege of teaching at Shibaricon, TES Fest, and Bound in Boston, and can regularly be found teaching classes on rope theory, handling, and style around the greater NY area.

TES Board of Directors Meeting
2017-07-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-06-15 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | TRS, Inc., 40 Exchange Place, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10005, United States
TES MEMBERS ONLY.
Free. Must show valid membership card.
Doors open and meeting begins at 7:00 pm.

March with TES at NYC Pride!
2017-06-25 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | NY
Join TES as we return to the NYC Pride March! All TES members are welcome to join: gay, lesbian, straight ally, bisexual, queer, trans, intersexed, asexual, questioning, leather, bear, or anything else under the sun! We will be announcing additional details as information becomes available. Here’s what we have so far:
Group Name: TES (The Eulenspiegel Society)
Section: 9
Group Number: 20
Staging Area: 40th Street between Park & Madison
Section Opens: 2:00 PM
Check-In Time: 3:30 PM
Please enter the staging area from Park Avenue. Note that 5th Avenue will be closed to crosstown traffic bellow 42nd Street. Please be at the staging area in time for check in, but note that this is not our guaranteed step off time. While the March itself takes roughly 2 hours to complete, please be prepared for delays, and that participating may take up to 6 hours. Anyone who arrives early is asked to respect the March route-wide moment of silence at 11:58 am.
Our group leader, Zero, will be identifiable by the teal Group Leader Shirt he will be wearing. Those wishing to march with us are highly encouraged to purchase a TES Pride t-shirt for the event ($20, covering our cost of making them plus our contribution to Pride). Street legal fetishwear is also acceptable, but please be mindful of the weather and marching conditions, so comfortable shoes are suggested. Please bring sunscreen and appropriate weather gear, and no more than a small bag or fannypack (larger bags might be a problem for security). Come well fed and hydrated. Water stations will be available for marchers.
Import Note: This years march will be televised live on ABC, nationwide. While we encourage everyone who can to participate, you should know that in doing so you are consenting to the possibility of being seen on TV.
We will also be updating our Twitter account live from the event. Follow us at @TESKink, and always know where to find us! You can also follow the March at @NYCPrideMarch
Anyone interested in marching should please contact zero@tes.org for more information.
Unable to march? Consider sponsoring a marcher by purchasing them a t-shirt, or by donating $5 toward our contribution to NYC Pride.

TES Presents: The Fight For Your Right to Party
2017-06-23 20:00 - 2017-06-24 02:00 (America/New_York) | Parthenon Studios, 5 West 30th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10001, 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!

TES Pre-Pride Party Munch, hosted by Astro & twistedleather
2017-06-23 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Moonstruck Diner, 244 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Kick off NYC Pride Weekend in style with TES!
Come hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Saturday night, at the Moonstruck Diner, located at 244 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, on the corner of 38th Street. Don’t worry if you’re new; our hosts Astro and twistedleather will be there to answer your questions and introduce you to your fellow kinksters. No dress code for the munch and no admission fee, just pay for your food and drink.

We will be headed afterward to TES’ Fight For Your Right to Party!

PLEASE NOTE: This is an EXCLUSIVE PARTY for TES Members and our guests. If you are not already a TES member, you may attend by going to the pre-party munch and arriving at the party with the munch leaders.

Hypnokink Group: Setting Your Subjects Up for Success with sex-obsessed-lesbian
2017-06-21 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | TRS, Inc., 40 Exchange Place, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10005, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm

“I don’t think I was really in trance.” “But I was still able to move my arm.” “I’m a really difficult subject.” “I guess I just can’t be hypnotized.” Most of us have heard these sentiments, from our subjects or friends or even our own brains. This kind of thinking can lead to, at best, self-doubt, and at worst, someone deciding that hypno just isn’t for them. How can we as ‘tists make sure that our subjects have a successful and empowering trance experience, and come away from it knowing that hypnosis is a thing that they can do?
In this class, we’ll explore this very question, and discuss the things that ‘tists can do to help their subjects succeed. Some of the topics we’ll cover: pre-talk and negotiation; safety; choosing the right inductions and triggers; and how to respond when your subject says “That didn’t work!”
Subject-inclined folks are more than welcome as well: we would love to hear your thoughts on these questions! And if you feel like a quote-unquote difficult subject, we hope we can give you a new perspective!”

sex-obsessed-lesbian (check out her Tumblr!) has been doing hypnosis for a few years, 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.

Conflict De-Escalation Workshop, with Lia Leto
2017-06-20 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | TRS, Inc., 40 Exchange Place, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10005, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm

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. It is recommended for other event organizers, DMs, group facilitators, etc. and open to all.

TES @ Folsom Street East
2017-06-18 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Contact
This year TES is sharing a table with NCSF! Come by and say hi! In recent years, we’ve had rope suspension demos, fun giveaways and Scooby snacks for visiting puppies and handlers… Just sayin’
Volunteer a four hour shift, get a shiny new TES Rainbow t-shirt! Send a message to info@tes.org if you’d like to help out.

Novice & Newcomers Munch: The Verge of TES Fest Edition, with Meatcandy and RelevantUsername
2017-06-17 20:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | NY
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 Saturday night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with partner(s). No dress code for the munch. No admission fee to the munch, just pay for your food and drink, before proceeding upstairs to the dining area at 8:30 pm.
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.
We will be headed afterwards to the AVANT GARDE BDSM & FETISH PLAY DUNGEON PARTY @ THE PARTHENON with a special discount… just $10 admission for attendees! (If you wish to attend the party, please observe their dress code of minimum all black or business attire.)
Questions? Write us at novice@tes.org.

TES at NYC Pride: The Rally
2017-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Foley Square, 111 Worth Street , New York, NY, 10013, United States
General Admission is FREE and available for all! No tickets required.

NYC Pride is taking the Rally back into the streets! LGBT rights and human rights are under attack by the current political environment. Join TES, along with other community activists, organizers, politicians, and more for this unprecedented moment in our history. Take a stand, show up in force, and make your voice heard in this re-imagined Rally experience.
The first NYC Pride Rally occurred one month after the Stonewall Riots in June 1969, when 500 people gathered for a “Gay Power” demonstration in Washington Square Park, followed by a candlelight vigil in Sheridan Square. NYC Pride has continued this proud tradition by hosting the event in various locations throughout the city.
We will be live Tweeting from this event! Follow us at @TESKink for live updates on our exact location at the event so you can easily find us.

Novice & Newcomers Group: BDSM & the Law: An Ex SVU Sargent's Perspective
2017-06-14 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | TRS, Inc., 40 Exchange Place, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10005, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm

There’s a lot of interest in — and misinformation about– the practice of BDSM and dealing with law enforcement. Join us for an evening as we sift out myths from facts, drawing from a recently retired Sargent’s experience in the Special Victims Division (SVD, or more popularly known as SVU) of the NYPD.
Topics covered will include: What people should know about playing in private vs. playing in public; Dos and Don’ts when interacting with law enforcement; Toys and advice on transporting them; What actually happens when incidents are reported, and so on. Bring your questions for a rare opportunity to get some straight talk from an experienced former member of the SVD…
ALSO, register now for TES Fest to see him go head-to-head with a Criminal Defense Attorney, in a history-making event we can only call LAW & ORDER: S & M!

TES Fest Preview
2017-06-13 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | TRS, Inc., 40 Exchange Place, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10005, United States
FREE ENTRY FOR ALL!!!
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm

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!
We are excited to bring you late-breaking news, Q&A, light snacks, and silly door prizes.
Best of all, this meeting is FREE!

TES-TNG Group: Rhythms in Impact: From the Sensual to the Sadistic, with Rein Seiburi
2017-06-07 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | TRS, Inc., 40 Exchange Place, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10005, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm

Have you ever had a bland impact scene, as a top OR a bottom? Have you felt like flogging is a one note experience?
In this class, we’ll be giving you the tools to effectively create any kind of impact scene, from the sensual to the sadistic, and make it awesome!
This class is taught by Rein Seiburi, who has experience teaching from the perspective of a top, a bottom, a masochist, and a sadist. If you ever wanted a 360° view of impact; this is your chance!

Rope Group: Hand and Finger Micro Bondage, with Dov
2017-06-06 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | TRS, Inc., 40 Exchange Place, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10005, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm

Useful ties and techniques to immobilize wandering hands and prevent your partners from untying your rope.
Or use as the primary bondage structure for unusual, immobilizing and creative ties. All levels welcome.

DM/sw Group: Overcoming Obstacles in D/s, A Guided Discussion
2017-05-31 07:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | TRS, Inc., 40 Exchange Place, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10005, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm

Join the DM/sw Group for a guided discussion on the obstacles we all face within our power exchange identities and relationships. Group coordinators Ramon and Jinx will be joined by special guests Sir Josh and Rosanne, and Sir Vice and soumise, all bringing years of expertise, experience, and advice!
Establishing boundaries and limits — on both sides of the slash! — is a concept most agree on but sometimes have trouble putting into practice, both within and without their kinky lives. How do you identify your needs and assert them for yourself, while not imposing upon the limits of others? Are you resolving your issues or enabling them? Is your D/s dynamic helping or hindering you?
While this discussion will include sharing our personal and interpersonal struggles, the focus will be on realizing what our obstacles really are and what actually works in overcoming them.

TES Kink Play Stations
2017-05-30 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | TRS, Inc., 40 Exchange Place, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10005, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm

Here’s your chance to try out different ways to play! We’ll have stations set up for Hypnokink, Impact Play (Caning, Flogging, etc.), Violet Wands and Bondage, Bondage and more Bondage! Sharp and pointy stations will be behind screens. There will be plenty of opportunity to give or receive sensation, in a fun, laid-back environment with experienced kinksters.

TES Dungeon Monitor Training Workshop
2017-05-28 11:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Do you know a thing or two about dungeon safety? Have you had a less than perfect experience with a Dungeon Monitor 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 . . .

TES’ DM Committee Wants YOU!!!
Please join us for our next Dungeon Monitor training workshop on Sunday May 29th, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal St, 3rd floor.
This Workshop is FREE to all recent TES DMs and those volunteering to DM at TES Fest 2017. It is open to all others for $20 per person.
This workshop is 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.
Our DM Training Workshop will run in three parts:
Part I: Introduction to DMing – Philosophy & Responsibilities
Come learn the basics of DMing, including the TES DM core philosophy of facilitation. We’ll discuss how best to monitor and facilitate scenes, interact with event guests, de-escalate potentially tense situations, and report incidents to ensure they are properly addressed.
Part II: 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.
Part III: 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.
Please note that the venue is only accessible by two flights of stairs.

CPR/First Aid/Blood-borne Pathogens Certification All Day Workshop
2017-05-27 10:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NY
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE

Members-only Certification $75
Member All-day Observer pass $40
Non-Member All-day Observer pass $50
To confirm TES Member pricing, bring your membership card or show your emailed confirmation of membership at the door. Not a member? CLICK HERE.
For more information, contact us at TES@TES.ORG. We encourage you to sign up for certification as soon as possible, as there is also an online training component required prior to the workshop.

We have 6 spots left which we’re opening up to members only in our all day workshop in three certifications: CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens. Get certified among fellow kinksters, including DMs and Senior Staff of TES Fest!
In addition, observer tickets are available at both members and non-members rates. Learn the same life-saving skills and safety protocols alongside people getting certified.
Workshops are being provided by Operation Hammond, and the certifying organization is the American Health and Safety Institute.

Please note that we will be meeting at the Players Theatre, which is stairs-only.

TES Hypnokink Group: Induction Masterclass
2017-05-24 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | TRS, Inc., 40 Exchange Place, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10005, United States
TES Members $5
Students & Military with ID $10
Reciprocal Groups $10
Non-Members $20
Cash Only
Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm

A good induction can be the most important factor in getting your hypnosis scene to work; setting the mood, theme and goal of the whole encounter. As it’s hard to practice alone, having an extra few sets of eyes helps. Structured as an open critique, this masterclass allows you to practice anything from the most basic to the trickiest inductions in front of practitioners of all skill levels and proclivities.
For those who have just started, we will work with you on your first induction, allowing time for new subjects and hypnotists to get experience. For those with more time under their belts we’ll get right into practice and theory, letting you work out any rough areas in your technique. Regardless of your experience level, you’ll leave with a better understanding of your own skills as well as those popular in your community.
