A continuation of last months discussion: For most people in the scene, sex and kink go hand in hand. But what about when it doesn’t? Rein will be joining Jaden and Gina as they offer ideas, explanations, definitions, and answers to those pesky questions you have about Asexuals, Sexual Disorders, and how intimacy works when sex is off the table. 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

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 8:30PM and then, we’re heading for the Avant Garde party around 10PM. Munch attendees get discounted admission of $10! 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. Dress code: vanilla friendly, street legal, but whatever makes you comfortable!    

Snacks and Drinks will be available. Join Us For our new Open Mic Night! Everyone is welcome, and no one is required to read. As this is our first meeting, there is no theme provided. We will begin with a brief discussion of what people hope to get out of a writer's group, followed by an open mic night! Please keep your readings under five minutes. If you would like to read more than one piece, you may, but only after everyone who wants to read something has had a chance. If your work contains touchy material, please put a trigger warning after your title. Things That require Trigger Warnings: Racial Slurs Extreme Violence Rape Pedophilia Beastiality Abuse *There are more, these are just a few examples. To sign up to read, you can message Teeth_and_Claws on Fet with the Title, the name of the Author (or scene name), Preferred Pronouns, and any trigger warnings that may apply. You can also sign up at the event, just find me and tell me you want to add your name to the list. If at all possible, please print out the piece you would like to read. Looking Forward to seeing you there! Dress Code: Street Legal Cost: $5 For TES Members; $10 for Students, Affiliates, First Responders, Military, and Senior Citizens (65 and older with ID); $20 For Nonmembers

BoundtoFly may have a super-secret surprise guest from out of town to share with us! Stay tuned for more info! 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 Elevator access is available but must call the office at (212) 675-1390

Sadistic rope is one of the most intense types of scenes that two people can engage in, bringing both the top and bottom to their limits, and often blurring the lines between pain and pleasure. In this hands-on class, we will cover a glimpse into Sasori_D's approach to sadistic rope scenes at a conceptual and practical level, with an intent to provide tops with an insightful look into the mechanics of sadistic rope, common trip ups and things to keep in mind before putting rope to skin. This class will be broken down into several sections, which will be covered depending on pace set by the class. 1.     Sadistic Bondage Components 2.     Sadistic Leg Ties 3.     Predicament Floor Positions. This class is targeted at a beginner to intermediate level of rope and will cover leg and chest ties. Please bring 5-6 hanks for rope and a rope cutting tool. About the Instructor Sasori_D is an Australian sadomasochistic rope switch who has found himself wrapped in the New York city kink scene and neck deep in rope. Best described as a “reaction fetishist”, he has spent his kink journey exploring the various means upon which he can elicit yelps, moans and screams from his play partners. Formally educated under Bluerisk and informally under a gamut of others, Sasori brings to bear a style that emphasizes connection, calculated risk and jovial sadism. 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 Elevator access is available but must call the office at (212) 675-1390

Welcome everyone! Dr. Blackwell 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! Dr Blackwell 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, and rope, 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 thought, 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 Doors open at 7:00 pm – Meeting begins at 7:30 pm Please note the LOCATION: Alchemical Theatre Laboratory Elevator access is available but must call the office at (212) 675-1390

This is a beginner to intermediate friendly class. Having an understanding of touch and movement can be as important as one’s grasp of language and communication when crafting hypnotic sensations. If used with intent and a good understanding of your partner, physical interaction can act as a suggestion in and of itself. Looking at the ways in which we balance speech, touch, and hypnotic trance, this class seeks to give you the tools to seamlessly combine your body with your words. TES Members $5 Students, Seniors, & 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 (3C) Elevator access is available but must call the office at (212) 675-1390

Snacks and Drinks will be available. Join Us For our new Open Mic Night! Everyone is welcome, and no one is required to read. As this is our first meeting, there is no theme provided. We will begin with a brief discussion of what people hope to get out of a writer's group, followed by an open mic night! Please keep your readings under five minutes. If you would like to read more than one piece, you may, but only after everyone who wants to read something has had a chance. If your work contains touchy material, please put a trigger warning after your title. Things That require Trigger Warnings: Racial Slurs Extreme Violence Rape Pedophilia Beastiality Abuse *There are more, these are just a few examples. To sign up to read, you can message Teeth_and_Claws on Fet with the Title, the name of the Author (or scene name), Preferred Pronouns, and any trigger warnings that may apply. You can also sign up at the event, just find me and tell me you want to add your name to the list. If at all possible, please print out the piece you would like to read. Looking Forward to seeing you there! Dress Code: Street Legal Cost: $5 For TES Members; $10 for Students, Affiliates, First Responders, Military, and Senior Citizens (65 and older with ID); $20 For Nonmembers

Stay tuned for more info about this next class with the TES Rope Group!

To mark the beginning of Nanowrimo, we will be discussing productivity tricks, idea on the writing process, and what we all use for inspiration for our meatier projects. Please bring something that you are working on, or have done previously, for a partner critique following the discussion. If you do not have anything you would like to use for this, feel free to use the time as a free write. Laptops and other writing technologies are allowed, but please, no recording.