What: The Grind: A Throwback Event
Where: Gallery Erato - 309 1st Ave S.
When: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and close at 10 p.m.)
Cost: $30 (non-refundable, sliding scale available)
*Tickets must be purchased online, there are no door sales*
The Grind's atmosphere is dark, loud and nightclub-like and the crowd is very diverse. You can come socialize, dance, have sex and do BDSM play, all at the same event. The music is a beat-driven mix of industrial, gothic, synthpop, occasional '80s wave, trance and whatever else the DJs think will keep people dancing.
Pickup Play! Are you available to play? Grab a name tag located on a table just past the registration desk, add your name and Top/bottom designation, and/or write a sticky note detailing your fantasy, then place it on the Pickup Play Board. Don’t miss out. Just ask, negotiate, and give clear consent!
No solo masturbation unless scene participants and Event Coordinators give permission.
What to expect upon arrival:
Please arrive/leave in street legal attire.
All attendees are required to show a valid government-issued ID to be checked-in. If you do not bring your ID or it is expired we cannot admit you.
Guests need their own ticket and will need to fill out a guest form and a waiver at the door.
Please review our Essential House Rules and share them with your guests.
There is a coat closet on the main floor and lockers in the basement which can be secured with padlocks (please bring your own padlock if you wish to use one).
What to bring with you:
Your valid legal ID
Whatever makes you feel sexy and confident. Don’t forget your toy bag!
A reusable water bottle for refilling at our water station
We encourage you to bring your own clean sheets and towels to use, as that helps us keep down our laundry costs
What we provide:
Safer sex supplies, cleaning supplies, clean sheets and towels
Light snacks for keeping energy up
Parking:
Gallery Erato is located at 309 1st Ave S. in Pioneer Square. There is a pay parking lot along our north wall. Less expensive options are available a few blocks away.
Street parking is free after 6 p.m., and there are many paid parking lots and garages within a few block radius.
This neighborhood is very well served by public transportation, including many bus lines, the streetcar, and the Pioneer Square LINK light rail station which is two blocks to the east.
We are located very close to the stadiums, and parking becomes more difficult and expensive when there are games, concerts, or other events happening in the neighborhood. Plan accordingly for driving time and parking arrangements.
Accessibility:
There is a small lip from the brick sidewalk into the Gallery. We have a wheelchair ramp to transition over this lip so that the main floor of our space is accessible to folks in wheelchairs. Please let us know if you require the ramp’s use.
There is play space, refreshments, and restrooms on the main floor.
Unfortunately, the basement, which has additional play space and restrooms, is only accessible by stairs.
Restrooms are gender neutral, and can be found on both floors.
This is not a scent-free space.
Have more questions? Check out our FAQ! We are a 100% volunteer-run organization, so it helps us immensely if you check the FAQ before emailing us. Thank you!
Want to get in touch with the champions for party-specific questions? Email: TheGrind@thecspc.org.
Are you a current member of the CSPC?
Note: You must be logged into your CSPC member account to purchase tickets. If you have a previous membership, you can go to this page and use the “Having trouble logging in?” link to reset your access. Having trouble? Email membership@thecspc.org for help regaining access to your account.
Not a member of the CSPC yet?
Join us for a New Member Orientation event and check out The Grind next month!