Q3 Smack on the Back

Our next Smack on the Back Volunteer Appreciation Party is just a few weeks away!

This is a free, quarterly play party with food—exclusively for volunteers and your guests. It's the Board's way of saying "Thank you!" for all your hard work.

Where: Gallery Erato
When: Sunday September 6, 2026 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
What: A few things...

• An active Volgistics account is required to attend.

• You may bring up to two guests.

• Admission is free for you and your guests.

• Downstairs will be a play space all night long.

• Upstairs will be a social space with crafts and games and cozy places to sit, as well as where we serve food for the first half of the night, and then an optional play space for the second half.

Register yourself and your guests at this link: https://cspc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/smack-on-the-back-sep2026

Food requests, allergy information, and any other suggestions or questions can be emailed to eventsdirector@thecspc.org.

Broaden Your Mind

Other Community Events to Enjoy!

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion or feedback from a past event you’ve attended, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions. We encourage you to vet other organizations to see if they are places you would feel comfortable, and we appreciate feedback if we have listed an organization/event that does not appear to share CSPC values.

August 15–16, 19, 22–23

Acrobatic Conundrum | Trustfall (free | in person)

A half score of daring acrobats trip the light fantastic, dancing horizontally, stacking themselves precariously to the skies, and spinning with eye popping velocity. Through acrobatics and aerial movement the show asks a question at the heart of every community: who's got me? For anyone who has ever wished, quietly or loudly, for someone to break their fall. Don’t miss the tenth installment of Acrobatic Conundrum’s ensemble cabaret this summer!

August 21

The Beacon Cinema | SECS Fest Presents Nights in Black Leather ($15 | in person)

An underground classic that helped define the golden age of gay erotic cinema! Eternal self-made gay sex symbol Peter Berlin makes his screen debut as a German immigrant who gets into all sorts of adventures on a trip to San Francisco in this classic from one-and-done filmmaker Ignatio Rutkowski. The closest a gay adult film ever got to the style of Paul Morrissey and Andy Warhol, NIGHTS IN BLACK LEATHER captures the raw, untamed spirit of pre-AIDS queer liberation—equal parts art film, road movie, and unapologetic celebration of desire.

August 27–29

Theatre Off Jackson | The Rootin’ Tootin’ Queer Cowboy Cabaret ($24+ | in person)

The Immersive queer cowboy cabaret show and party is back this August with Rootin’ Tootin’ 2: Pirates vs. Cowboy. You’ll see some familiar faces, new crushes, and the same promise to give our audiences a delightful and queer evening full of camp and community. The Rootin‘ Tootin’ is the hottest place to drink and dance but when Pirates wash up and threaten this beloved watering hole: the gang has to pull together to put on the best show of their lives and save their saloon!

September 1

Kink Center | M/s and Play: Power in Practice (free | in person)

This class explores how psychological and physical play intersects with authority transfer, whether contained to scenes or woven into daily life. We’ll examine intention, negotiation, and the ways power and authority show up in both erotic and non-erotic contexts. Participants will be invited to think critically about why they play, how it connects to their dynamic, and how to align play with the values and structure of their relationship.

September 5

Pride Across the Bridge | Grounded in Community (free | in person)

Over the past 4 years Redmond Pride has blossomed from a small community-needed gathering into one of the Eastside’s most joyful and highly anticipated community-driven celebrations. We’re excited to share that our 2026 Pride celebration will take place in Kirkland on September 5, 2026 12:00-5:00pm, and share the name Pride Across the Bridge! This beautiful location will allow us to host more vendors, artists, while staying true to our values and Eastside roots. Our vision for Pride has always been to create an accessible, affirming space, By and For our queer community.

September 5

SubSpace | Get! Loud! Impact! Night! ($25+ | in person)

We're keeping the momentum from August going full force into September!!!!! Bring your paddles, canes, floggers, whips and other pain inducing toys! Or just your hands for those spanking scenes. This party is not limited to impact play but keep your scenes within the spirit of the event. We'll have social area in the front, play area in the back, and plenty of options for impact play in both rooms. Two St.Andrew's crosses, two spanking benches, our cheese grater and other furniture items.

Etiquette Reminders

Hello and happy summer kinksters! We want to post some reminders about event etiquette based on community feedback we’ve received over the past couple of months.

Please never interrupt a scene
Scene interruptions can look like talking loudly around or directly to players, making intense eye contact with scene participants without being invited, standing too close to a scene, or even moving furniture around the players. This has happened while folks are playing, as well as while they are trying to engage in aftercare or check-ins with one another. We want to remind all attendees that interrupting scenes is not an acceptable part of voyeurism, and can lead to unintentional injury and even ejection from the event. Please be aware of what’s happening around you, and if you see people who might be in a scene assume that they are and do not interrupt. Making sure everyone has their play space respected is an important part of our community, and we thank you for your awareness.

Wrap up your scene at least 15 minutes before the party end time
If you’re playing towards the end of a party, please be aware of the time and ensure you are ending that scene at least 15 minutes before the party end time. Our closing volunteers have to stay about an hour after attendees leave the building, and it’s important to respect them and make sure they get to go home on time. Party staff will do our best to help with a 15-minute announcement whenever possible.

The only people remaining in the building after the listed end time should be volunteers involved in strike, trash removal, or with Event Coordinator permission, such as attendees waiting in the reception area for their transportation to arrive or to provide transportation for a volunteer.

Broaden Your Mind

Other Community Events to Enjoy!

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion or feedback from a past event you’ve attended, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions. We encourage you to vet other organizations to see if they are places you would feel comfortable, and we appreciate feedback if we have listed an organization/event that does not appear to share CSPC values.

July 12 and July 26

Consent Academy | Consent Advocate Training Part 1 ($40+ | online)

Consent Academy | Consent Advocate Training Part 2 ($40+ | online)

Consent advocates help create more consensual spaces by educating and providing support when something goes wrong with consent. It's a specialized role most people can learn to do with the proper training, support, and practice. If consent advocacy is something you're interested in, please join us for a two-part training around the skills needed to do this work, including communication, intervention, and trauma-awareness.

July 17–21

Beacon Cinema | Rate It X ($15 | in person)

What do men really think of women? This provocative documentary provides an unflinching look at sexism in America. Disturbing though sly portraits uncover obvious culprits — advertising firms and porn shops —that reinforce negative conceptions of women, but the filmmakers also reveal sexist imagery that promotes gender stereotyping in somewhat more subtle and subversive ways, showing how sexism becomes rationalized through commerce, religion and social mores. Hotly contested upon its release, RATE IT X suggests how advertising and pornography shape attitudes that may contribute to violence against women.

July 19 and Aug 1

Kink Center | Puppy Play 101 – Intro to Puppy Play ($85+ | in person)

Kink Center | Puppy Play 102 – Intro to Electronic Collars and Off-leash Obedience ($85+ | in person)

In this class, we will cover the fundamentals of Operant Conditioning, marker training, and lay foundational work for Engagement rituals and Obedience. Student handlers will learn how to evaluate and establish baselines for each pup and to modify techniques and practices to preserve safety and health. Students will learn how to play on each other's strengths, mold weaknesses into strengths, all while building a deeper bond with each other.

July 31

SubSpace | Cuddle Party ($25+ | in person)

We are super excited to host another Cuddle Party. We'll start off with a mandatory social hour between 8 and 9 so everyone can get to know each other a little bit. After that, we'll engage in an evening of connection focused on hugs, back rubs, foot rubs, nuzzling, head scratching, spooning and all forms of non-sexual snuggling!

August 9

Theatre Off Jackson | Shuga Shaq ($35+ | in person)

The longest running and ONLY monthly ALL PEOPLE OF COLOR Burlesque Revue in the Pacific Northwest, The Sunday Night Shuga Shaq, is back! Please join us for an evening of dazzling dancing, tantric teasing, and all around prismatic sexy magic with some of the hottest Burlesque performers this side of the Mississippi! There will be so many shades and flavors of chocolate, caramel, mocha, lemon meringue, and red velvet dripping from the Theatre Off Jackson stage that you are guaranteed to leave with a tooth ache.

Important Information During the World Cup

As our space is located in the heart of Pioneer Square, we will be experiencing some changes to our neighborhood on days when FIFA World Cup games are taking place at the stadium. We’ve compiled some resources for you if you are planning on attending an event on one of these days. 

Anticipated affected events: 

• June 15th - Social and Monitor training

• June 19th - All In

• July 1st - Social and NMO 

On match days, much of Pioneer Square will be closed to traffic and made into a pedestrian-only zone. It’s unclear what time vehicles will be let into the area, so prepare for parking outside of this zone or, if it’s available to you, plan to take public transit. 

To help with some of the congestion, the city of Seattle is providing a free waterfront shuttle service with frequent, car-free connections between Seattle Center, Waterfront Park, Pioneer Square, Seattle Stadium, and the Chinatown-International District. 

You can find more information about the pedestrian zone here and information about the waterfront shuttle service here.

Registration Updates

Hello CSPC Members, 

As some of you may have seen already, we are beginning to roll out a new digital registration check in process at the welcome desk. This significantly reduces volunteer time and will improve the efficiency and accuracy of check in. Here's what you need to know: 

• Digital ID Scanner–we have a digital ID scanner! This tool is not connected to the internet and no data is stored on the device. We are also in the process of removing ID data from our database. Overall, this means less personal data is being collected and our registration volunteers will be able to move faster and more accurately. 
  

• Guests–there isn't a clear place to indicate if a guest has completed their waiver in our new digital attendance marking page. To address this, we have added a link for the digital guest waiver to event confirmation emails–please send it to your guests in advance! At the desk, please state that you have a guest and have them confirm they completed their waiver (it will be printed on the desk for reference). If they did not, they can use the QR code to complete it on their own device or on our tablet. We are moving away from paper forms. 
  

• Account information–to make marking attendance easier with our new ID scanner, we are explicitly requiring all members to use their legal last name (matching your ID) on their membership and registrations. Most members have already done this but if your last name does not match, please log in to your account and update your profile. 
  

• Ticket trades–you can now trade tickets up until the party! Our new attendance marking page live updates. This will also make it easier for folks who buy tickets last minute! 
  

• Reduced data collection–in addition to no longer collecting ID data, we are also no longer collecting physical addresses! This data has already been removed from our database and forms. As we complete the roll out, you might notice some small changes to event registration forms and the website to reflect our new system!
  

• New Member processing and registration issues–with less registration work to do, our operations team will be able to process New Memberships within 24-48 hours, and will begin assisting with coupons and registration issue emails, reducing turn around time! 

We hope these updates make registering and attending parties easier, as well as improving the workload for our volunteers. If you have questions or see something in the new system that we may have missed, please let us know on our feedback form.

Thank you for being a part of our community! 

–Operations Team

Broaden Your Mind

Other Community Events to Enjoy!

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion or feedback from a past event you’ve attended, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions. We encourage you to vet other organizations to see if they are places you would feel comfortable, and we appreciate feedback if we have listed an organization/event that does not appear to share CSPC values.

June 14
Kink Center | BIPOC Rope Jam (free - donations welcome | in person)

BIPOC rope jam (and their invited partners)! Come tie with other folx, share knowledge, learn, make friends, etc! There are several hard points at the venue. First hour is an instructor-led tie (if you want). The rest of the hours are to socialise, tie, etc!

June 18
Papaya Project | Sex Trivia ($10–$20 | in person)

This monthly event is the best way to learn about and celebrate pleasure, queerness, and the science of sex! We kick off the evening with a brief introduction, then dive right into sex trivia. All identities and backgrounds are welcome. Trivia questions cover a wide variety of sex and sexuality-related topics, so get ready to challenge yourself, learn something new, and have a good time. There will be PRIZES for the winning teams! This month we're fundraising for Lavender Right's Project (LRP), a local non-profit that is advancing gender self-determination, collective safety, and community-rooted systems of care.

June 18
Gallery Erato | Freedom in Full Color: A Juneteenth Gallery Party & Fundraiser ($25–$75 | in person)

Freedom in Full Color is Flow in Color’s Juneteenth celebration and fundraiser, an elevated gallery party at Gallery Erato featuring curated Black visual art, immersive installations, DJ-driven atmosphere, roaming performance moments, and late-night dance party. Come for the art and connection, and help fund community programs and Flow in Color’s mission to create safe spaces, create opportunity, and provide training and education for BIPOC artists.

June 19
Beacon Cinema | Best of SECS Fest ($15 | in person)

Ready for an evening of very hot, very queer sex? Sure you are! BEST OF SECS FEST presents 8 short films from the 2025 edition of Seattle's annual, sex-positive festival of international art-porn. This compilation features such carnal delights as...horny footballers, virtual pets, steamy darkrooms, public breath-play, a pretty pink dolly, and more! Plus, deeply personal portraits of queer identities and journeys of discovery and self-acceptance.

June 20
Kink Center | Anatomy 101 for BDSM ($20–$30 | in person)

Come learn important information from an ER nurse who is also an experienced kinkster. This class will cover three essential topics for people who engage in BDSM. Additionally, the class will contain some discussion of certain law-related aspects that pertain to helping people in emergency situations.

June 27
SubSpace | Bound By Desire ($35–$55 | in person)

It's time for the summer solstice version of this beloved performance night! SubSpace Seattle and Seattle Shibari bring you a sensual evening of performance and play, featuring international rope artists Jonathan Ryan & the lovely Sappho. The evening will begin with an intense performance of Kinbaku: the sensual art of Japanese-style Rope Bondage. Following the performance, SubSpace will host a BDSM-themed afterparty/play party at the event space, featuring SubSpace’s awesome collection of sexy furniture and props!

June 28
Seattle Pride Parade (free | in person)

The Seattle Pride Parade is community-led, deeply rooted in activism, and unapologetically focused on LGBTQIA2S+ visibility. Every year, 300,000+ people gather in the streets, marching for joy, justice, and belonging. Make sure to check out all Pride community events this month! 

July 5
SubSpace | The Art of Touch: Neck and Shoulders Workshop ($30–$50 | in person)

For the next installment of our "Art of Touch" series, we welcome you and your partner to delve into the soothing art of neck and shoulder massage. Offering a neck and shoulder massage is a beautiful way to express care and help your partner unwind, relieving the daily tension that often builds up in these areas. This workshop is ideal for couples who want to enhance their bond through mindful touch and thoughtful acts of service.

Broaden Your Mind

Other Community Events to Enjoy!

The CSPC throws amazing parties and hosts many important discussions on various topics. But luckily, we live in a place where there are many more options to dive into sex- and body-positive culture. The list below is just a sampling of some great events coming up in the next month.

We include non-CSPC events in every issue. If you have an event suggestion or feedback from a past event you’ve attended, please email Marissa at newsletter@thecspc.org and it might make it into our next issue!

Editor’s note for all events*

As a reminder, these are non-CSPC events. We include them as a way to open your mind to other experiences, but we have no control over them, their content, or their missions. We encourage you to vet other organizations to see if they are places you would feel comfortable, and we appreciate feedback if we have listed an organization/event that does not appear to share CSPC values.

May 17
Pan Eros | Archimeanies: body manipulation for rope ($105+ | in person)

Body manipulation makes rope scenes hotter and technical ties easier. This class will teach principles and over twenty specific techniques centered around leverage and joint locking to move a partner effortlessly and create headspace. We will learn methods with and without rope to guide a partner, introduce tension to the body, and use these ideas for play. 

May 21
Papaya Project | Sex Trivia ($10–$20 | in person)

This monthly event is the best way to learn about and celebrate pleasure, queerness, and the science of sex! We kick off the evening with a brief introduction, then dive right into sex trivia. All identities and backgrounds are welcome. Trivia questions cover a wide variety of sex and sexuality-related topics, so get ready to challenge yourself, learn something new, and have a good time. There will be PRIZES for the winning teams! This month, we’re fundraising for Dykes on Bikes, Seattle's chartered lesbian motorcycle club.

May 22
Asylum Collective | Sculpt and Sip ($45 | in person)

Step into the Seattle Underground, home of Asylum Collective, for an evening of twisted creativity. This isn’t your mom’s wine & art night! In this guided class, you'll have access to wine and/or N/A options and everything else needed to create a sculpture you can take home. The gallery comes alive with nude art models, setting the stage for your masterpieces and offering an opportunity to work with a live figure. We'll provide clay, sculpting tools, and more. Make sure to dress to get messy. 21+ / RSVP Required / Limited Seats.

May 29 – June 14
Acrobatic Conundrum | The Circus of Second Chances ($5–$100 | in person or virtual)

On a relentless quest for wonder, three veteran acrobats let their imaginations run wild to fulfill secret longings. Fluent in the language of circus, Acrobatic Conundrum’s principal performers melt the fourth wall and reveal their flaws and journeys to redemption. The audience plays a vital part in The Circus of Second Chances, in which ropes are dancescapes, trapezes are windows to the soul, and spinning hoops are portals to infinite possibility. Featuring rope acrobatics, Cyr wheel, hand balancing, live baking, and clown!

June 6
Phinney Neighborhood Association | PhinneyWood Pride Rainbow Hop (free | in person)

This Pride and LGBTQIA+ event celebrates finding oneself, encourages inclusivity and diversity in our community, and seeks to help individuals feel authentically seen, heard, and valued. We invite you to be a part of this gay, family-friendly, and multi-generational celebration! The day will start out with a free anti-bullying play at the Taproot Theatre, an all-age appropriate production. Families will then travel the Rainbow Hop route between 87th and 67th on Greenwood Avenue and take part in dozens of Pride-centric activities and crafts.

A Smack on the Back: CSPC's Volunteer Appreciation Party

Hello to all of our volunteers! 

It's almost time for our quarterly Smack on the Back Volunteer Appreciation Party! All you have to do is register and the Board of Directors will do all the work. Details are below: 

Where: Gallery Erato
When: 6/7/2026, 6pm – 10pm
What: A few things…

• An active Volgistics account is required to attend.

• You may bring up to two guests. Just remember to register them!

• Admission is free for you and your guests.

• Downstairs will be a play space all night long.

• Upstairs will be split into two spaces. One will be a social space with crafts and games and cozy places to sit, the other will be where we serve food for the first half of the night, and then a play space for the second half.

REGISTER HERE

Email eventsdirector@thecspc.org with questions, dietary concerns, and suggestions of what to have for food or snacks!