The Power Exchange sex club and dungeon is open to the public, every night from 9:00pm - 4:00am. There is a sliding scale entry fee, rates change on different nights according to the theme of the evening. Please see the club's website for details, at www.powerexchange.com.

Tuesday, May 31st 7:00pm - 9:00pm It must be the night for the Hayward Academy of Caring Kinksters Munch, in Hayward, California. For details on reaching the Munch, please email hack@dalatest.com.

Tuesday, May 31st 7:00pm - 10:00pm The Walnut Creek Munch meets in Concord, California. Location is available by emailing WCMunch@yahoo.com.

Every Wednesday 8:00pm - 10:00pm The Palo Alto Munch takes place in Sunnyvale, California. For location information, visit www.TheMunch.org.

Every Wednesday San Francisco's legendary Bondage a Go - Go packs them in for fantasy, fetish and lots of play. For more information, check out www.bondage-a-go-go.com.

Thursday, June 2nd 7:00pm - 10:00pm QualitySM presents the class Erotic Foot Pampering: A Workshop for Couples led by Midori. In this workshop you'll learn how to overcome foot shyness, sensual wash techniques, create sexy foot spas, massage for erotic pleasure, and incorporating foot pleasures into fantastic sex. Please bring a minimum of two bath towels and any massage oils or lotions you prefer. All other supplies will be provided. The cost is $25 a person or $45 per couple. The class is limited to 10 couples, it's best to pre-pay and make sure that you get in. To reserve your space, email qsm@sonic.net.

Every Thursday 8:00pm - 10:00pm Check out the Sunnyvale Bodyart Munch in Sunnyvale, California. New friends and regulars gather to discuss alternative lifestyles of all types at this munch. For more information, drop an email to carol@bylorac.com.

Every Friday, the Usual Suspects are meeting for the Southern Cross Munch in Campbell, California. The munch starts at 6:00pm. Location information is available through the Janus calendar, or by signing into groups.yahoo.com/group/Southern_Cross/.

Friday, June 3rd 7:00pm - 10:00pm TigerBill and Blondie invite you to the DeltaBDSM Munch in Stockton, California. Please be 18 years of age more, if you plan to attend. For information, please send email to TgrBill@aol.com.

Friday, June 3rd 8:00pm - 1:00am The San Francisco Citadel is having a 'half price' play party. Admission is $15 per person. Work exchange is available, to sign up send an email to volunteers@sfcitadel.org.

Friday, June 3rd 8:00pm - 9:30pm The Exiles holds an orientation meeting. All women aged 18 and older are encouraged to attend. You must bring a legal picture ID with you, for age verification. They charge $5 for the orientation meeting, to help with the rental cost for the room. In exchange, you'll get a free pass to an Exiles program meeting. For information on the group, visit www.theexiles.org.

Saturday, June 4th Noon - 4:00pm The SFCitadel and Ali Rose host Sugar & Spice, an age-play party for adult kids and their big friends. Adult babies will find a plethora of "age appropriate" activities, as well as two levels of play space for those age-play participants that prefer more adult surroundings. Party fee is $20 for all participants. For more information, click over to www.sfcitadel.org.

Saturday, June 4th 8:00pm - 2:00am The Mens Play Party will take place at the SF Citadel tonight. Admission is $20 per person. Volunteers are needed. For work exchange, email to sfomaster@yahoo.com.

Sunday, June 5th 1:00pm - 5:00pm The SF Citadel has the perfect gift for all the kinky Daddies and Mommies in the scene. Dmitri and friends have gathered some great vendors to make your Dad's Day Shopping a lot more fun. Vendors looking for more information should email to info@evilledesigns.com. Everyone else, visit the www.sfcitadel.org website.

Sunday, June 5th 2:00pm - 5:00pm The Society of Janus of having an orientation meeting. If you wish to attend an orientation, please send an email to orientation@soj.org at least 48 hours prior to the orientation date. There is a $5 orientation fee.

Sunday, June 5th 2:00pm - 6:00pm smOdyssey is proud to present The Tao of Flogging with Master Hines. Master Hines will cover the basic techniques of flogging and then discuss and demonstrate how to transcribe these techniques into fluid movements, applicable to sensuous as well as heavy flogging scenes. The class will be held in San Jose. Visit www.smodyssey.com for details and to register for this class.

Monday, June 6th 7:00pm - 11:00pm smOdyssey hosts a munch in San Jose, California. No one under 18 years of age is allowed. For location, contact smOdyssey's Munchmistress, Phyllis, at Promiseofyou1@aol.com.

Every Monday you can grab a bite at the Bat Munch in Santa Cruz, California. For details on the munch, email BatMunch@castlewalker.com.

Monday, June 6th 8:00pm - 10:00pm Good Vibrations Berkeley explore blocks to effective flirting with the seminar Get That Girl! Flirting to Make Friends and Get Laid in The Grrl/Grrl World. The class fee is $25. This class is open to women only. For further information, drop a line to www.goodvibes.com.

Tuesday, May 31st 7:30pm - 11:00pm TES discusses uniform fetish in Uniform Fetish Play: From the Traditional to the Unconventional with Sir Guy. Not only will all the interesting roles be discussed, but there will also be handy tips on where to find the uniform of your dreams, whether you'd like to be the cop, or do the bus boy at the Sagebrush Cantina. For details, visit tes.org/beta/.

Every Tuesday, at 8:30pm, Long Island Leather N Roses meets in Huntington, NY. Everyone in the community is welcome. For information on the group, visit the website at www.lilnr.org.

Wednesday, June 1st through Sunday, June 5th Enjoy a long weekend of BDSM & Fetish events all around New York City at the Fetish Marathon, organized by your friends at TES! Visit www.FetishMarathon.com for more info.

Wednesday, June 1st 7:30om - 11:00pm The Rochester Kink Society is having an evening social. All interested non-members are welcome to get to know RKS a bit better. For location and other information, visit www.rochesterkinksociety.com/mms_v1/event.php#.

Wednesday, June 1st through Friday, July 1st Arena Studios presents a very special Fetish Marathon gallery exhibition of Spectrum, featuring never seen work by; Michael Andrews, David Lawrence, Lochai, Emma M., Misfit Studios, Leslie Van Stelten and Michelle Wild. Viewing is by appointment only. For information on the showing, see the 'Events' listing at arenanyc.com.

Wednesday, June 1st The fine folks that bring you the Black and Blue Ball, NYC and SMash! invite you to the Rubber Cat's Official Black and Blue Ball Welcoming Party. For more information, click over to www.rubbercatnyc.com.

Wednesday, June 1st 7:30pm - 11:00pm Dominant Men/Submissive Women meet at TES for the panel discussion, Black People in the Scene: What? Where? When? and Why Not? This is a rather obvious topic, so I guess there isn't any explanation needed. However, I don't think that it's a matter of whether People of Color are involved in the scene, as much as it is of people not of color in the scene not being aware of the ethnic bdsm community members. Just My two cents, because I hear it a lot in LaLa Land. For more information, visit tes.org/beta/.

Every Wednesday 9:00pm - 4:00am Flesh Theater, a fetish S&M bar/club, takes place at the Flamingo Club. For information check out www.fleshtheater.com.

Thursday, June 2nd 9:00pm - 4:00am Arena Studios presents the 12th annual Black and Blue Ball. The 2005 theme will celebrate the red hot Blues Mamas with an evening of fetish themed dancing and entertainment. This is a formal event, fetish attire is mandatory. At the very least, dust off your best Hawaiian shirt or sarong for the event and tell them Lady Bastette dictates that Aloha wear is a legitimate fetish! Advance tickets are $40 through June 1st and $50 the day of the Ball. To get your tickets in advance, or find more information, see the website at www.bbb12.com.

Thursdays head over to the new Flesh Theater: Double Thrust fetish theater at the Flamingo East. The doors open at 9:00pm and the party goes until 3:00am. For more information, click over to www.fleshtheater.com.

Friday, June 3rd 7:00pm - 8:30pm The NYC Munch will be meeting in the city, then joining DomSubFriends at the organization's play party at PaddlesNYC. For more information, send an email to NYC_Munch@yahoo.com.

Friday, June 3rd 7:00pm - 10:00pm The Baroness' Fetish Marathon Cocktail Party is one of the many events planned this weekend. Complimentary snacks and champagne are available, while they last. Take advantage of a 15% discount on all Baroness latex, with your ticket to any Fetish marathon event, and combine shopping with pleasure. Details available by emailing Baroness@Baroness.com.

Friday, June 3rd 9:00pm Join your fellow kinksters from Hudson Valley Lovers of Leather at their monthly munch. For more information, please email iluvpain@hvds.org.

Friday, June 3rd Mistress Evita invites you to SugarHill Part II and a BBB12 day after party at Arena Studios. This couple's themed play and dance party is open to everyone of the age of consent. Admission is as follows; Couples $50. Single Men $60. Single Ladies $10. TES members recieve $10 off entry for couples and single men. Ladies of TES pay $5. Pro Dommes are admitted free of charge. For more information, drop a line to mistressevita@aol.com.

Friday, June 3rd 2:00am - 9:00am TES hosts a Black and Blue Ball After Hours party at Paddles. General admission is $20. $15 with coupon. For more information, visit PaddlesNYC.com.

Saturday, June 4th 8:00pm PEP-Buffalo is having a play party. Admission varies depending on sex and affiliation. For prices, and information, click over to www.geocities.com/PEPBuffalo1/Schedule.html.

Sunday, June 5th 2:00pm - 4:00pm The Rochester Kink Society's Submissive Group offers discussion and support to all bottoms in the Rochester community. For information, contact fuschia through the website at www.rochesterkinksociety.com/mms_v1/event.php#.

Sunday, June 5th 5:00pm - 7:00pm Come out for the munch in Albany, New York hosted by the Albany Power Exchange. Cost is $11, which includes tea and tip. For more information, please email NewsFromAPeX@aol.com

Sunday, June 5th 9:00pm The Baroness' Fetish Retinue party takes place at the Alphabet Lounge. This is the last party of the season. Admission is $5 in Fetish, $15 in all black, and $20 in street wear. For additional information visit www.Baroness.com.

Every Tuesday, beginning at 3:00pm, the Palatial Mansion in Placentia, California hosts the Afternoon Delight social and play party. For more information, see the website at www.palatialmansion.com.

Tune in, turn on, and whip it up! Tuesdays at 6:00pm, KSEX Radio presents Baadmaster's Dungeon with BaadMaster and Mz. Berlin. Check out www.ksexradio.com/shows/baadmastersdungeon/index.html to tune in.

Tuesday, May 31st, at 7:30pm, the LA Boys of Leather are having their monthly meeting. For more information, email info@labol.org.

Every Tuesday, at 9:00pm, KSEXradio.com brings you Porn Star Karaoke at Sardo's in Burbank. It's not a kink event, but everyone in the adult industry seems to be flocking there to get together. Arrive early, or suffer the long line to get in. For more information, check out www.pskclub.com.

Webmasters, lend me your ears. Every Wednesday at 10:00am PST, Netpond goes on the air with some of the best adult webmasters in the business. To listen in, go to radio.aebn.net/listen.pls. For details, check out www.netpond.com.

Wednesday, June 1st 6:00pm - 9:00pm San Diego's Submissive Voice meets for an open discussion group. For more information email crystalbleu2@yahoo.com.

This could get a little hairy. Wednesday, May 1st, at 7:00pm, the Leathermen club, Bears and Bellies presents it's monthly play party. For more information, check out www.BearsandBellies.com.

Wednesday, June 1st 7:00pm Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert is meeting. This gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender leather organization was formed to promote communication, education and support for the alternative community. For details, click over to www.pslod.com.

Every Wednesday at 10:00pm, the hard women of the east side come out for Shotgun at the Gauntlet II. For details, check out gauntletii.com/shotgun.html.

Attention transgenders, cross-dressers and those who love them. Every Wednesday is Girl Talk Night in North Hollywood. For details, check out their Yahoo Group at groups.yahoo.com/group/GirlTalkNights.

Thursday, June 2nd 6:00pm - 9:00pm The San Diego Dungeon League meets for a munch in San Diego, California. For location information, visit www.kinkypartys.com/calendar/calendar.html.

Thursday, June 2nd 7:00pm - 9:00 pm Club X in San Diego is having a board meeting. For more information, see www.clubxsd.org.

Thursday, June 2nd 7:30pm The Los Angeles Leather Coalition is holding a business meeting. This group represents a number of leather and fetish organizations in the area. These are open meetings, and anyone is welcome to attend. However, only members have voting privileges. For more information, check out www.la-leather.com.

Thursday, June 2nd 7:30pm Club Fem meets for a munch in Costa Mesa. For information, email mistressnormajean@hotmail.com.

Friday, June 3rd 7:00pm Central Coast Power Exchange meets for munch in San Luis Obispo. This munch focuses on discussion and socialization, while exploring different ethnic cuisines. RSVP to ccpex2002@yahoo.com, for the restaurant-of-the-month announcement.

Friday, June 3rd 7:00pm - 9:00pm In San Diego, The San Diego League of Gentlemen is having a Learn & Play Education Session. Safe and sane play is the topic. For more information, check out www.sdlog.org.

Friday, June 3rd 7:30pm - 11:00pm The Club X Social, in San Diego, provides an excellent opportunity for people to meet each other in a relaxed atmosphere. For more information on Club X, and the social, visit www.clubxsd.org.

Friday, June 3rd 8:00pm The Red Hankies of San Diego meet for a munch in Bellflower. For more information on the most well known handball group in SoCal, visit www.rhsd.org.

Friday June 3rd 9:00pm Lair De Sade presents Conquest. Conquest is for Male Dominant/female submissive scenes, couples and threesomes only. For more information, and to find out about membership, check out www.lairdesade.com.

Every Friday, at 9:00pm, the Bakersfield BDSM Group meets for Karaoke at a local Bakersfield eatery. For directions, click over to www.therosegarden.org/community/bakersfield/index.html.

Every Friday night, Club Dungeon claws it's way to Hollywood. Dungeon has moved. Good riddance to the Old Probe and their parking nightmare. For details check out www.evilclubempire.com.

Every Fucking Friday night, at the Dragonfly, is Miss Kitty's. Check out www.misskittysparlour.com.

Every Friday night, the Evil Club Empire presents Sex Beat in Silverlake. For details, check out www.evilclubempire.com.

Attention transgenders, cross-dressers and those who love them. Every Friday is Girl Talk Night in Studio City. For details, check out their Yahoo Group at groups.yahoo.com/group/GirlTalkNights .

Every Saturday morning, the Bash and Dash munch in San Diego gives disgruntled scenesters the chance to get it all out. The fun starts at 9:00am, and goes for about four hours. For more information, email tspivey103@aol.com.

Saturday, June 4th 1:30pm The Genesis Munch gathers everyone interested in bdsm, between the ages of 21 and 38, in Orange, California. If you or your partner afall in this age group they'd love to have you attend. RSVP to highwaymanrte66@netscape.net.

The thing that amazes me the most about the leather community in the past 20 years is the changes of venues and themes. It used to be leather bars, dungeons and the corner of Kirk's in Palo Alto, now it's Coco's, and...picnics? Saturday, June 4th, in San Dimas, all the leather tribes of LA will come together for the Southern California Leather Gathering. Bring meat for the BBQ, stretch out in the sun, and hang with some of the coolest kinksters in the Southland. Volunteer sign ups have begun. For details, email ScrappieXX@aol.com.

Saturday, June 4th 5:00pm TheHigh Desert BDSM Social takes place in Barstow, California. Those aged 21 and over are welcome to attend. RSVP to ladytitan7@aol.com.

Saturday, June 4th 6:00pm The Bakersfield BDSM Group Munch meets in Bakersfield. Everyone will be providing their own meal and drinks. Email shydarln@netzero.net, for more information.

Saturday, June 4th Fetish Visions Gallery presents the reception for a showing by annie maus. This is annie's first public showing of her fetish work, and Fetish Visions is pleased that she allowed the gallery to showcase her work. To be included as a guest for the opening night, drop a line to lily@fetishvisions.com. These works will also be available for private and group viewings, only by appointment, from June 5th through June 30th. Use the same email to make an appointment.

Saturday, June 4th The gay spanking group Moonburn is getting together to heat things up. For details and information, email Chief10611@aol.com.

Saturday, June 4th, at Noon, is the Butch/Femme social in West Hollywood. For details, email Masteratrevida@yahoo.com.

Saturday, June 4th, at 7:00pm, fetish and political artist Joe Dunavan will be showing with over 40 artists at the Hive in downtown Los Angeles. For details on the event, check www.thehivegallery.com. To scope out Joe's work (you've gotta see this), check out www.dunavancollection.com.

Saturday, June 4th 7:00pm Threshold presents its program The Art Of Blade Play by Orpheus. There will be a party afterwards. Check out www.threshold.org for more information on how to join and upcoming events.

Saturday, June 4th 9:00pm Passive Arts presents Club Fetish. For more information, check out www.passivearts.com.

Every Saturday, at 9:00pm, Lair De Sade presents Unfettered. This is a play party for Lair De Sade members, their guests, and invitees only. For more information, and to find out about membership, check out www.LairDeSade.com.

Open every Saturday, for your kinky pleasure, is Bar Sinister. This club brings audience participation bdsm to Los Angeles in a style usually reserved for clubs up in the San Francisco Bay. For details, see www.barsinister.net.

Sunday, June 5th 1:00pm The Westside Burgermunch returns with a new location. To RSVP and get details, email josef@energy-healer.com.

Sunday, June 5th 3:00pm The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence present Sister Bingo. The stakes are pretty high. For more information, check out www.lasisters.org.

Sunday, June 5th 5:00pm Threshold is holding orientation. This is your opportunity to join one of Los Angeles' oldest and largest organizations. It is held at a public restaurant. Everyone attending is encouraged to introduce themselves. There is no hazing, initiation, or pop quiz. It's just a way to get you acquainted with the organization. Members are encouraged to attend to help make those interested in joining feel welcome. Following orientation, Threshold is having a business meeting. This is your opportunity to get involved and help keep this group going. Check out www.threshold.org for more information on how to join and upcoming events.

Every Sunday, the folks from Bondage Ball bring you Fetish Bar Hollywood. For details, check out www.bondageball.com/fetishbar.htm.

Monday, June 6th 7:00pm The Red Hankies Coffee Social will be held in San Diego. This is another outlet to meet other fisters away from the bar scene, so come socialize. For more information, drop a line to RHSDFF@aol.com.

Monday nights, at 9:00pm in Canter's Kibbitz Room on Fairfax, Miss Francine always has something cooked up for the jaded ear. The first Monday of the month, she brings in the virtuosic Italian rock guitarist, Alex Masi. The second and fourth Mondays have jazz simmering for your enjoyment. The third Monday, is usually Absinthe Feyrie Evening. Why not stop by and relax with a lady from the community with sounds for the soul? Email Sseiriaf4@aol.com for details.

Every Monday night, Club 7969 in West Hollywood hosts Illusions, a transgender event. The doors open at 10:00pm, but the show really doesn't start until after Midnight. Have $5 set aside for the parking valet. Parking is at a premium there and the fee is worth every penny. Check it out, head over to the club at 7969 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood.

Of note across the nation. . . .

Every evening Club Kink is open in both Atlanta, Georgia and in Pompano Beach, Florida. Both have live fetish shows and a variety of kinky activities, as well as a full working dungeon that attendees can play in. For information on entry, location and special theme nights, visit the website at www.clubkink.com.

Tuesday, May 31st 7:00pm Tucson, Arizona Desert Dominion is having a Newcomer's Meeting. This will provide an opportunity for newer members to discuss issues and topics related to the challenges and experiences of joining and becoming active in DD. Visit desertdominion.org/dd.htm, for other information.

Every Tuesday 6:30pm - 8:00pm Washington, DC Join The Next Generation (ages 19-35) to eat, drink, and be merry! All are welcome to join TNG for some great food, drinks, and conversation. Please email TNG@br.org for more information.

Every Wednesday, from 4:00pm to 10:00pm, is drop-in night at the Wet Spot in Seattle, Washington. Members and their guests are welcome to come and socialize. There is no charge. Stick around for Mystery Porn Theater 3000, or the monthly birthday party that follows. You don't have to be a member to drop-in, Check out www.wetspot.org/dropins.htm#Drop-In_Wednesday, for more information.

Wednesday, June 1st 4:00pm -6:00pm Portland, Oregon Studio Venom hosts a non-denominational munch. For details, click over to www.studiovenom.com.

Every Wednesday, the good folks of Portland, Oregon meet for a munch between 5:00pm and 8:00pm. For location information, see the calendar at www.oregonleatherhistory.org/calendar.html. Click on the blue Portland BDSM Munch hotlink.

Every Wednesday 5:00pm - 8:00pm Oregon Get together with the Portland Leather scene at the munch in Portland. For more information, send an email to dykedadi@comcast.net

Wednesday, June 1st 7:30pm Arizona Desert Dominion invites you to an open munch in Tucson. Everyone 18 years of age, and over are welcome to attend. Location is given at desertdominion.org/info.htm#Munch.

Every Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm Denver, Colorado The Kinky Individuals N Kontrol! NA meeting and open discussion is taking place. This is a perfect forum for those in the BDSM lifestyle to meet and share their personal experiences with addiction, and the D/s lifestyle, in an open environment. For directions, visit www.enclavewest.com/events.

Wednesday, June 1st 6:30pm Massachusetts There's a munch in Chicopee. For location, send email to wmpe@wmpe.org.

Wednesday, June 1st 6:45pm - 8:45pm Massachusetts The New England Leather Alliance is having an open board meeting. Anyone of legal age and with an interest in the bdsm lifestyle is welcome. NELA board meetings are working meetings, so attendees who are not members should plan to observe - rather than participate in - the meeting. If you are not a member of NELA, please RSVP by email to chair@NELAonline.org if you wish to attend.

Wednesday, June 1st 7:00pm - 9:00pm Virginia Release has a munch this evening. Thank you to Absolute W of BDSM News for the information on groups in Virginia, if anyone knows of other groups in the state, let Me know! For location information, and other questions, email to info@releaseva.com.

Wednesday, June 1st through Tuesday, June 7th Montreal, Canada The International Festival of Erotic Art brings a group exhibition of professional and amateur artists from different backgrounds and countries together to celebrate eroticism in all of it's forms. Artists in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and new media show works emphasizing the beauty of the human body while respecting its dignity and its integrity. For more information on the festival, visit www.productionsarianick.com.

Every Thursday 7:00pm Seattle, Washington The Wet Spot holds their orientation meeting. Adults, 18 years of age and older are encouraged to attend. Followed by the members only special social, Grind. To attend an orientation, please RSVP by email to info@wetspot.org.

Every Thursday, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, the Nevada Women of Leather meet for a social in Las Vegas, Nevada. The social is open to all members of the Las Vegas Community, men and women. No RSVP is necessary. For more information, visit groups.yahoo.com/group/SinCityBDSM/cal///group/SinCityBDSM?v=4&t=1115922600&i=27&pv=2.

Thursday, June 2nd 7:30pm Phoenix, Arizona Arizona Power Exchange presents a special Rope Bondage class, aimed at teaching beginners how to do those slick rope maneuvers you see in the movies and magazines.You don't have to be a member to attend, just be of legal age. Check out www.arizonapowerexchange.org/cal/1114834240.html, for more information.

Thursday, June 2nd 8:00pm - 10:00pm Washington, DC Your entry to the world of the Black Rose begins at Gateway. They do ask for a $5 contribution to help offset the cost of the meeting room. Casual or business attire is more appropriate than scene wear. For more information email Mitzi and Greg at gateway@br.org.

Thursday, June 2nd 6:00pm Massachusetts There's a munch in Raynham. Send email to Swtchr2@aol.com for more details and directions.

Thursday, June 2nd 6:30pm - 9:30pm Massachusetts Kaleidoscope: The munch for People of Color and their allies meets in Boston. Anyone over the age of 18 can attend. For location information, email to kaleidoscope@NELAonline.org.

Thursday, June 2nd through Sunday, June 5th Orlando, Florida The Orlando Bash draws the kinky and the wicked to play the weekend away with classes, vendors and a host of other enticements. Guest presenters include Laura Antoniou, Kim Attica, Scott Smith and Dr. John Warren, among others. For more information, check out www.orlandobash.com.

Every Friday 7:30pm Seattle, Washington The Wet Spot holds their orientation meeting. Adults, 18 years of age and older are encouraged to attend. To attend an Orientation, please email info@wetspot.org.

Friday, June 3rd through Sunday, June 5th Portland, Oregon Join the girls from PacificFriction for a kinky and nostalgic return to summer camp with no adult supervision! Registration includes shared lodging and 6 meals for $125. All self-identified women and trans folk who enjoy and respect women's sex and BDSM space are welcomed. For information, click over to www.pacificfriction.org.

Each Friday night, in Las Vegas, Nevada, SinCity D/s meets for a munch from 7:30pm to around 9:30pm. No RSVP is necessary. The munch is open to all interested, aged 21 years and more. For more information, check out the calendar at groups.yahoo.com/group/SinCityBDSM/cal///group/SinCityBDSM?v=4&t=1116012600&i=369&pv=2.

Friday, June 3rd 8:00pm - 10:00pm Oklahoma Twisted Events would like to invite one and all to come out and attend the monthly Meet & Greet munch. The Meet & Greet is designed to introduce Twisted Events to new comers and guests in a vanilla atmosphere. No minors are allowed, period. You need to RSVP for location Information is available by visiting www.opep.com/opep/index.html.

Friday, June 3rd 7:30pm Houston, Texas HPEP hosts the SubHaven Submissives and HPEP Dom/Domme meetings. Contact webmaster@houstonbdsm.com for details.

Friday, June 3rd 7:30pm Denver, Colorado Women in Control of Kink & Domination, Denver Chapter will be meeting this evening. For more information drop a line to WickedinDenver1@aol.com.

Friday, June 3rd 8:00pm - 1:00am Denver, Colorado Enclave has a demo of Flexible Materials for Bondage by Mistress Saskia. Bungee cord, latex strips, rubber bands, balloons and more can be used in innovative ways for bondage, breath play, genital torture and nipple play. You must be 21years of age or older to be admitted. Admission is $15, in cash only. For further information, visit enclavewest.com/events/ and click on the link in the calendar.

Friday, June 3rd through Sunday, June 5th Minnesota The Knights of Leather Tournament 17 is already sold out. With three days of seminars and four fully equipped dungeons, it was bound to happen before the information hit My email box. Here's the website for next year, make your reservations early through www.knightsofleather.org.

Friday, June 3rd Cleveland, Ohio Ohio Sado-Masochists Real Time invites you to a play party in a local dungeon. This party is open to registered members and invited guests. Email info@ohiosmart.org for more information!

Friday nights 8:00pm - 3:00am Chicago, Illinois The Leather Rose Association hosts members only play parties. Guests may attend, if they are registered in advance by a member via email before noon on the day they wish to attend. To register a guest, or for further questions about ID requirements and other parts of this policy, please email Guest-Registry@LRA-Chicago.org with your member number.

Friday, June 3rd 9:30pm - 1:00am Chicago, Illinois The Windy City Bondage Club is having a play party. This is a members' only event. For party reservations, members should email party-reserve@wcbc-chicago.org.

Friday, June 3rd Vermont The Vermont BDSM scene is starting to pick up momentum, check out what's happening in the area at the New Vermont Society of Kink munch. For more details, kick an email to lord_esox@yahoo.com.

Friday, June 3rd 7:00pm New Hampshire There is a munch in Windham. For more details, send email to LilyWhyt@aol.com.

Friday June 3rd 9:00pm - 1:00am Atlanta, Georgia 1763 hosts a night especially for their members. The door fee is $15 for members and $20 for guests of members. This would be a great time to renew your membership! For details, check out www.1763.net.

Friday, June 3rd through Sunday, June 5th Ottawa, Ontario Canada The Canadian Anthro & Cartooning Expo welcomes furries and cartoon/anime fans to a three day convention. Even though registration is now closed for vendors and rooms, you can still attend as door tickets are available. For more information, visit www.c-ace.org.

Friday, June 3rd through Sunday, June 5th Czech Republic Other World Kingdom celebrates their 9th anniversary with a weekend long FemDom Worship intensive. Servants and slaves are needed. For more information on attending, see the website at www.owk.cz/celeb/celeb-e.htm.

Every Saturday, at 6:30pm, in Seattle, Washington, the Wet Spot holds an orientation meeting. Anyone interested in joining the Wet Spot membership is invited to attend. Please bring your adult ID to the meeting. To attend an orientation, please email information@wetspot.org. Then at 8:00pm, members are invited to stick around for the weekly Pan Sexual play party.

Saturday, June 4th Ashland, Oregon The Do Ask. Do Tell. men's military uniform party takes place in Medford. This is a benefit for the Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center in Ashland, Oregon and the Service Members Legal Defense Network. Check out the Best Skivvies Contest, free buzz cuts, free dog tags and other good stuff. Military garb is requested. A $10 donation is asked at the door. Email for information, to markandpeter@hotmail.com.

Saturday, June 4th 7:00pm Arizona The Fetish Prom takes place at The Sets in Tempe. Everyone over 18 is welcome. A $5 admission is collected. Club information is available, check out www.azfetishball.com/fetishevents.php.

Saturday, June 4th 7:30pm Phoenix, Arizona Arizona Power Exchange is having a members play party. For more information, check out www.arizonapowerexchange.org.

Saturday, June 4th 7:30pm - 10:30pm Saint Louis, Missouri If you're looking for the kink scene in Saint Louie, check out the Leather and Lace Munch. It's open to anyone over the age of 21 that might be interested in joining the group. For information, see www.stl3.com.

Saturday, June 4th Oklahoma Twisted Events is having an open play party, in conjunction with OPEP. For an invitation, use the RSVP Center at www.opep.com/opep/rsvp.html.

Saturday, June 4th Houston, Texas The New Club meets for an open munch. Despite the name, this is a quickly growing group that has brightened the bdsm scene in the area. For location, see the messages at groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNewClub/.

Saturday, June 4th Houston, Texas Houston PEP is having a meeting and play party. For more details, check out www.hpep.org.

Saturday, June 4th 4:00pm - 6:00pm Denver, Colorado The Fold is hosting a Lifestyle Education class. The topic is to be announced. For more information, visit www.denverfold.org.

Saturday, June 4th 7:00pm - 10:30am Colorado Gary & alex invite you to a munch in Longmont. This is a public bar, so please dress appropriately for such a place. There is no cover. Get the details by emailing GGaryG@hotmail.com.

Saturday, June 4th 7:00pm - 2:00am Denver, Colorado The Dark Phoenix Newcomers Group meets at Denver Harbour for a play party. Those who focus on D/s, and especially 24/7 lifestyles are encouraged to attend. All newcomers will be required to attend an orientation class which will cover safety, negotiation, scene terms, and other elements of the lifestyle with a focus on the D/s paradigm. RSVP's are required for these events, and you must RSVP through the web site at www.phoenixreborn.net.

Every Saturday, the doors open at 8:00pm in Denver, Colorado, when Denver Harbour hosts an open play night. For club information, and details on these weekly events, check out the club website at www.thedenverharbour.com/homepage.htm.

Saturday nights 8:00pm - 3:00am Chicago, Illinois The Leather Rose Association hosts members only play parties. Guests may attend if they are registered in advance by a member via email, before noon on the day of the party. For information on joining LRA, visit lra-chicago.org/index1.htm.

Saturday, June 4th Washington, DC The Crucible is the location of a Starz play party. Only Starz members are invited to attend. For information on the group, visit www.starzsite.net.

Saturday, June 4th 1:00pm - 3:00pm New Hampshire There's a munch in North Woodstock tonight. If you're interested in attending, please email sifu@together.net.

Saturday, June 4th 5:00pm - 7:30pm Atlanta, Georgia The Decorum Society will meet at 1763 You don't have to be a member of either group to attend. This is a formal social, please dress in formal or fetish attire. A $10 entry fee will be charged. For more information on The Decorum Society, please write to Master Tom at decorumsociety@hotmail.com.

Saturday, June 4th 7:00pm Atlanta, Georgia The Atlanta Regional Munch meets at 1763. There will be a demo and announcements, then play will begin at 9:30pm. They're charging a door fee of $25 per person. A $5 discount is offered if you come to the dinner and social before play time. You don't have to be a member of 1763 to attend this event. You must RSVP for the munch event. Send RSVPs to information@1763.net.

Saturday, June 4th 4:00pm - 6:00pm Florida There is a munch in West Palm Beach this evening. For location, visit www.ds-arts.com/PalmBeachMunch/index.html.

Saturday, June 4th Florida Check out the munch in Clearwater. For more information, email to masterej@mastersquest.com.

Saturday, June 4th 6:00pm - 7:00pm Florida The Master's Quest hosts a submissives meeting. All adult submissives and switches are welcome to attend. For details, click over to www.mastersquest.com.

Sunday, June 5th 2:30pm - 5:30pm Seattle, Washington The Wet Spot has a special workshop on BDSM Skills, followed by a members play party from 6:00pm to Midnight. The workshop is open to non-members, over 18 years of age. Class tuition is $25. Members staying for the after party pay $30. For more information, visit www.wetspot.org.

Every Sunday 4:00pm - 7:00pm Beaverton, Oregon The Beaverton BDSM Munch meets for conversation and general comraderie this evening. For location, drop a line to phoenix@clearspring.com.

Every Sunday 4:00pm - 7:00pm Oregon There's a munch in Corvalis. Everyone of legal age is welcome to attend. For location, send an email to rwblount@earthlink.net.

Sunday, June 5th Tucson, Arizona Desert Dominion has two special meetings this afternoon. At 3:00pm they will have an orientation meeting, anyone over 18 years of age is welcome to check it out. At 4:00pm the dominants and submissives discussion groups will be meeting. This is a chance to check out the play space, become a member and participate in your first group discussion, all in the same day. For details, click over to desertdominion.org/info.htm.

Sunday, June 5th 3:00pm - 6:00pm Denver, Colorado Masters Grigorii and Lee invite you to the Lifestyle Social. This social is also sponsored by The Fold. Everyone of legal age is welcome to attend. For information, take a look at www.lifestylesocial.com/rsvp.asp.

Sunday, June 5th 2:00pm - 6:00pm Washington, DC The Crucible Gallery is having a special reception featuring the photography of William from Lens of Lust www.lensoflust.com. Details are available through www.the-crucible.com.

Sunday, June 5th 3:00pm - 8:00pm Washington, DC SigMaDC is having a play party for members and their friends. See www.sigmadc.org for details.

Sunday, June 5th 5:00pm -10:00pm Alabama Central Alabama Power Exchange hosts a munch in Montgomery. For location, email leadership@capebdsm.us.

Sunday, June 5th 9:00am Boston, Massachusetts Join with the New England Leather Alliance and walk for the treatment in the 20th Annual AIDS Walk. To sign up, and for more information, go to the AIDS Action Committee website at www.aacevents.org/walk.

Sunday, June 5th Noon Sturbridge, Massachusetts The Northeast Fetish Games sponsors the Fetish Auction '05. Donators of auction commodities include; JT's Stockroom, Friggin' Canes, Michael Barone Photography and Axovus. For information on the auction, check out www.nefg.org/fetishauction/home.html.

Sunday, June 5th 1:00pm - 4:00pm Massachusetts Check out tonight's munch in Braintree. To get the details, send email to MzOrla@aol.com.

Sunday, June 5th Noon Florida ClubFem-Southern Florida is having a munch in Orlando. Everyone interested in male submission, and over age 21 is welcome to attend. An RSVP is necessary. Drop a line to domina_lisa@hotmail.com.

Monday, June 6th 7:30pm - 9:00pm Seattle, Washington The Wet Spot sponsors both a dominants and a submissives discussion. A $1donation is asked to cover costs. Check out www.wetspot.org for more information.

Every Monday 6:00pm - 9:00pm Eugene, Oregon The good folks of Eugene meet for a bdsm lifestyle munch. For directions, please email to conradh@efn.org.

Monday, June 6th Phoenix, Arizona Master Keye will demonstrate the Secrets of Rapport at Arizona Power Exchange. Details are available through www.arizonapowerexchange.org/scgi-bin/webcal.pl.

Every Monday night in Portland, Maine Goths and Industrial fans flock to Fetish Night where two monitored play areas invite the night crawlers to get their ya-yas out. The doors are open from 8:00pm -1:00am Everyone 21 years of age and over is welcome. There is a $4 cover for vanilla dress or $3 entry for those in fetish attire. Email DeHuman8@maine.rr.com for more information.

Mark Your Calendars. . . .

San Dimas, California - Saturday, June 4th All the leather tribes of LA will come together for the Southern California Leather Gathering. Bring meat for the BBQ, stretch out in the sun, and hang with some of the coolest kinksters in the Southland. Volunteer sign ups have begun. For details, email ScrappieXX@aol.com.

Los Angeles, California - Friday, June 10th through Sunday, June 12th Erotica-LA comes back to the Los Angeles Convention Center with over 250 exhibitors covering 250,000 square feet of show floor. This year a new Romantic Marketplace, Gay Marketplace and "X" Marketplace have been planned. Stroll through the Sensual and Erotic Art Gallery, or enjoy the multiple stages featuring live dance, fashion and stage shows. There is a full seminar program scheduled for the weekend. For more information, see the website at www.erotica-la.com.

Northern Maryland - Wednesday, June 22nd through Monday, June 27th The 8th Annual Leather Retreat is on and is going to be better than ever. It's been 7 years since the first Leather Retreat was held in 1998. Each summer since then, about 400 kinksters have gathered together to experience an unforgettable get-away at a summer camp, hidden away in Northern Maryland. For an extended weekend, forget about the vanilla world and immerse yourself in scene life. There are three fully equipped dungeons open almost anytime of day or night, at no extra charge. Plan a vacation to remember by visiting www.leatherretreat.com/. You won't find this package listed on Travelocity!

Las Vegas, Nevada - Wednesday, July 6th through Sunday, July 10th Lifestyles-West Swingers Convention will take place in Sin City. For information on the scheduled events and hotel information, click over to www.lifestyles.org

Portland, Oregon - Friday, July 8th through Sunday, July 10th Check out Cleo Dubois' Erotic Dominance for Women Intensive Workshop weekend. Ignite the passion of your radical sexuality! The goal is not only to improve your play skills, but also to help you experience BDSM as a path of discovery, empowerment and deeper emotional and sexual connection. Tuition is $550. The workshop is limited to eight women, so
apply no later than June 7th. See www.sm-arts.com/contact.htm, for the details.

Cincinatti, Ohio - Friday, July 8th through Sunday, July 10th Check out the Mid-West M/s Ds Conference. The primary purpose of this conference is to provide education for individuals interested in, or already living, alternative lifestyles and relationships. 12 classes are planned by a variety of national and regional presenters. For a full run down of the classes planned, click over to msds.cincyleather.org/ms_conf.htm.

Pennsylvania - Thursday, July 14th through Sunday, July 17th The 6th Annual Woods Stocks brings play to the verdant hills of Pennsylvania. Classes, seminars, workshops and vendors are planned for the weekend, as well as daily play parties and other enticements. Saturday morning at 10:30am is the popular Dom/sub toy auction. The dominate may put his or her submissive/slave up for auction or if you are single you may put yourself up for auction. Visit the Official WS website, at www.woodsstocks.org.

Toronto, Canada - Saturday, July 18th Folsom Fair North includes the new Erotic Art Tent featuring erotic artists, as well as a full day of performances, live entertainment, DJs, and a dance area. Like Folsom Street Fair, this is an open community event, and vanilla attire is not required. This is an adults only event. Folsom Fair North is a fund raising event for the AIDS Committee of Toronto.For more information, check out www.folsomfairnorth.com.

The Other World Kingdom, Czech Republic - Monday, August 8th through Sunday, August 14th Spend a week long FemDom vacation at the OWK, where male and female submissives will worship, pamper and serve you 24/7. For more information, visit www.owk.cz/celeb/celeb-e.htm.

Columbus, Ohio - Friday, August 19th through Sunday, August 21st Ohio Leather Fest VIII has scheduled over 25 classes taught by more than 15 of the most sought after presenters for the weekend. Also planned are slave auctions, a special formal dinner and play party, vendors and open play in an extremely well equipped dungeon area. You can also get your CPR and First Aid certification! To book your room, or for more information, check out www.ohioleatherfest.com.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Friday, September 16th through Sunday, September 18th Living in Leather XX gathers the national and international leather communities to "embrace, empower and educate" in this three day event. All the parties, classes and seminars are centered around your hotel. There is no hassle with traveling from place to place to attend what you wish to attend. For all the details, and the scheduled presenters, visit www.lil.nla-i.com.

Please remember that even though we do our best to give you the most accurate information available, you should always check with the contacts given in these listings to confirm the times, dates and venues before planning to attend any of these events.

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