Heya kinksters, start cleaning out your closets because the CSPC is hosting another Clothing Closet Social! Join us on Wednesday, August 6th from 5:00 - 9:00pm at Gallery Erato for a fun night of socializing and raiding everyone else’s gently-worn clothing. Back by popular demand, this event is for members only so if your membership has lapsed now is a great time to renew. This event is free to attend, but pre-registration is required and IDs will be checked at the door.
Please bring your clean, gently used items, ready to wear or use. Items can include clothing, accessories, toys, and any fully functional household items that are likely to be appreciated by community members. Do not bring anything that is soiled, broken, incomplete, or that cannot be received by a donation center. Everything is free—no sales. At the end of the evening you may reclaim anything you brought. Anything left at 8:30 will be packed up for donation. You are welcome to take items even if you didn’t bring anything!
Questions about this event can be emailed to MK@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.
July 10–12
Three Dollar Bill Cinema | Queer and Trans Film Festival ($15+ | in person)
Get ready to party like it’s 1996! This year, Three Dollar Bill Cinema is turning back the clock and turning up the volume with a fierce, joy-filled retrospective at the Queer & Trans Film Festival 2025—July 10–12 at Broadway Performance Hall and Erickson Theater. We’re uniting the legacy of the Seattle Queer Film Festival and TRANS|lations to celebrate 30 years of queer cinema and 20 years of trans storytelling. That means iconic shorts and features from festivals past, a brand-new lineup of trans-made and trans-led short films, and a spotlight on the brilliant local voices that shaped our scene. No virtual fest this year—so mark your calendar, grab your crew, and get ready to celebrate the stories that made us.
July 11
Fremont Abbey | An Interactive Evening Suitable for Introverts ($29.25 | in person)
An evening designed to foster curiosity and creativity, "An Interactive Evening Suitable for Introverts" invites guests (introverted, extroverted, or anyone in between) to enjoy a night of music, poetry, and hands-on art—all at their own pace. Hosted by performing songwriter Allison Preisinger, this event is the perfect opportunity to explore your creative side in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, whether you prefer to observe or actively participate.
July 16
Papaya Project | Spicy Speed Dating for Queer Femmes & Thems ($15 | in person)
Looking to make new connections while exploring different perspectives on identity, relationships, sexuality, and pleasure? If you're a femme or non-binary queer person, this event is for you! Let’s come together for a night of meeting new people, making friends, and maybe even finding a spicy spark or two (or three).
July 18
Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center | Gardens & Gems ($25+ | in person)
Are you ready to sparkle and shine at Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center's summer fundraiser, Gardens & Gems? This isn't your ordinary gala; it's an evening of queer entertainment, art, and pure community joy. Dress up in your most fabulous floral or gem-inspired attire and join us for a night of opulence and fun, all while supporting the Center's mission to cultivate access and connections to promote self-determination, liberation and joy in our communities.
July 19
Kremwerk | Shit Show Last Shit Show ($12–$20 | in person)
Let’s celebrate two unforgettable years of unhinged drag, twisted survival challenge showdowns, and...other things!!!! Come witness us put these queens through hell one more time for the shittiest show in history…as we invite back some of your favorites, and some creatures you haven't even seen before…
July 26
The Beacon Cinema | Underwater Love ($13.12 | in person)
Ever wondered what a kappa’s cock looks like? Seattle’s favorite drag queen UH OH wants to show you! Uh Oh joins us on Saturday, July 26 to perform and host a special screening of UNDERWATER LOVE, a pornographic musical romance about the mythical Japanese water-creature from pink film legend Shinji Imaoka, shot by Wong Kar-wai’s cinematographer Christopher Doyle(!) and featuring the infectious pop music of Stereo Total.
August 2
The Beacon Cinema | SECS Fest Presents Blonde Ambition ($13.12 | in person)
One of the funniest (not to mention gayest) heterosexual adult films ever produced, The Amero Brothers’ love letter to the golden age of Hollywood musicals is a tour de force of burlesque humor, uproarious sight gags, and madcap set pieces, all culminating in one of the most outrageous finales in hardcore film history!
August 3
Consent Academy | Real Talk: Consent Culture for Leather, Kink, and Lifestyle Folks ($0–$20 | online)
This support group is designed for individuals in the BDSM, kink, lifestyle, and greater sex-positive community, including munch leaders, event producers, dungeon monitors, organizational representatives, consent advocates, and anyone interested in enhancing their understanding of consent practices. For two hours, facilitators will create a welcoming and supportive environment for open discussions about consent incidents and violations and how to move through them.
August 3
Theatre Off Jackson | The Sunday Night Shuga Shaq ($45+ | 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.
Welcome MK to the Board!
At our June public board meeting on June 12, 2025, we voted in a brand-new board member. Please join us in welcoming MK (they/them) to the CSPC Board of Directors!
“Howdy! My name is MK, my pronouns are they/them. I am a queer, agender, polyamorous, kinky, sex-positive individual that is passionate about building a space for kinksters to explore aspects of themselves with like-minded people.
I have known that I am kinky for many years after discovering kink on Tumblr back in the day. I discovered the CSPC back in 2022 and funnily enough, when I was on my way, my car broke down and I didn't make it to that event. I found my way back when I attended my first event in January 2024. I didn't know that the CSPC was the community I needed until I found my way here, and I feel so thankful for the people I've met and connected with through this space.
I've been an active volunteer in my time here so far. I have volunteered at parties in multiple roles and am a Party Champion of Fresh Meet, supported the first and am now a co-host of the Clothing Closet Social, volunteered at The Frolic in 2024 as a Meal Lead, created the Gangbang Recommendations and Scene Coordinator Guide, tabled at Capitol Hill Pride in 2024 and volunteered at KinkFest 2025 for our organization.”
We’re super excited to have MK on board (no pun intended)!
Upcoming Social Events
In 2025 we introduced social weeknight events, and we’re very happy with how they’ve been going! We have the first Wednesday and the third Monday of each month at Gallery Erato, so those are the days you’ll want to keep free if you’re interested in attending a social.
Here is a general “Save the Date” for some upcoming social events that may not be on the website yet, but are in the planning process. The exact timing of some of these events is still in flux, but will be some time within the 5:00pm - 9:00pm window.
July 2: Maid & Butler Social
Get ready for the first-ever Maid and Butler Cafe Social! Be entertained and pampered by dedicated servers eager to fulfill your wishes. The social will allow members to engage in protocol, service, and roleplay. Plus, you’ll get to indulge in some tasty snacks! Members are encouraged to wear something that makes them feel stunning. Don't miss out on this exclusive, members-only event!
July 21: Members Social - Masking required (running during and after NMO)
This event is a chance for community members to hang out at the Gallery, with the addition of some brand-new members who will join us after they attend New Member Orientation! This event will require masking so that all of our immunocompromised friends can comfortably join in on the fun.
August 6: Clothing Closet
A reprisal of our popular event that we held back in March! A “Clothing Closet” is a community resource where everyone is welcome to browse, try on, and take whatever items they can use. This will be a temporary, pop-up Clothing Closet, stocked by Members for Members. Start cleaning out your closets, folks!
August 18: CSPC Munch
The CSPC Munch is a great event for folks already involved with the CSPC and for those who are curious about the organization. The munch is a casual social space to chat with friends, meet new people, ask questions, play games, and/or learn more about the CSPC! This event is open to the public and does not require pre-registration (but do remember to bring your ID).
We are currently planning out into September and beyond, so if there’s a theme you want to see for a non-play gathering please email eventsdirector@thecspc.org with your idea!
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 uphold CSPC values.
June 13
Ambrosia by Space Oddity ($77+ | in person)
Ambrosia is an immersive, sensual, avant garden evening dripping with performance art. Join us for a celebration of the dionysian aspect of the human experience. Featuring a lineup of eclectic musicians, performers, and artists, Ambrosia invites our guests to explore radical self-expression and connection. For all attendees side effects may include; inspiration to create individual works of art, tendency towards whimsy, basking in the spontaneous love of new humans, novel delight, body & soul expansion, inquiry of self and soul; and lest we forget, the titillating new burn of a kiss from a flogger ;)
June 19
Papaya Project | Queer 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! 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. A portion of each ticket will be donated to Camp Ten Trees, a nonprofit residential camp in Washington State for youth of LGBTQ and nontraditional families, LGBTQ youth, and their allies.
June 20–26
Northwest Film Forum | LA Plays Itself ($7–$15 | in person)
One of the most transgressive queer filmmakers of the 20th century, Fred Halsted pushed all-male filmmaking in new directions with his debut feature LA Plays Itself. A leather-clad persona of his own making (and he certainly made quite the reputation for himself), Halsted was a sadistic filmmaker that struck fear and desire in all he met, becoming a historic openly gay sex symbol.
June 21
Solstice Parade + Fremont Fair (free | in person)
Come be dazzled as more than 60 community-based ensembles parade down the streets of Fremont with giant puppets, stilt walkers, floats, dancers, cyclists, and musicians in this kaleidoscope of joyous human expression.
June 22
Pan Eros | Hypnokink Enthusiast's Trance Night ($30–$50 | in person)
Welcome to the bi-monthly hypnokink-themed play party! We have demos, trance tastings, and group trance play. We also have spaces for quiet coupled trance play, hypnosis-themed BDSM play, and for trancey, sexy time. There is also a nice social area. Trance play is allowed everywhere. This party is hosted by VisibleRestraint and is a fundraising opportunity: 100% of ticket sales benefit the Pan Eros Foundation.
June 28
Kremwerk | Kings ~ A Drag King Show ~ Pride 2025 ($15–$25 | in person)
It's our favorite time of year, it's PRIDE! Come celebrate with your favorite monthly Drag King, Things, and Beings show in the Kremwerk Basement. Let's gather and enjoy a fabulous drag show and party like none other. HAPPY PRIDE !
June 29
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. This isn’t just a spectacle; it’s a statement.
July 10–12
Three Dollar Bill Cinema | Queer and Trans Film Festival ($15+ | in person)
Get ready to party like it’s 1996! This year, Three Dollar Bill Cinema is turning back the clock and turning up the volume with a fierce, joy-filled retrospective at the Queer & Trans Film Festival 2025—July 10–12 at Broadway Performance Hall and Erickson Theater. We’re uniting the legacy of the Seattle Queer Film Festival and TRANS|lations to celebrate 30 years of queer cinema and 20 years of trans storytelling. That means iconic shorts and features from festivals past, a brand-new lineup of trans-made and trans-led short films, and a spotlight on the brilliant local voices that shaped our scene. No virtual fest this year—so mark your calendar, grab your crew, and get ready to celebrate the stories that made us.
Conflict Resolution Coordinator Handoff
Hi fellow CSPC Members! This is Skitty, your HR Director and Conflict Resolution Coordinator. I have been volunteering in these roles (as well as additional roles) for years. This has been a lot of heavy lifting, for a very long time. So, I will be stepping back from the position of Conflict Resolution Coordinator at the 8/13/25 Board Meeting. That may seem like a long time off, but from a handoff sense, there isn’t a moment to lose.
You may be thinking, “I didn’t know we had a Conflict Resolution Coordinator. What even is that?” Here’s an overview. The Conflict Resolution Coordinator:
leads the Incident Handling Team
designs and improves incident handling tools and processes
collaborates with volunteers in other areas of the CSPC to resolve incidents and reduce the likelihood of future occurrences
actively designs CSPC policies to promote a culture of consent
Over the past few years, there has been a lot of growth in how we handle consent incidents at the CSPC. I am continuing to lay the groundwork for a team approach to conflict resolution and incident handling that wasn’t viable in the past. My plan is to have a solid, well-functioning structure in place prior to the August handoff.
Hopefully you are thinking, “What can I do to help?” I’m glad you asked. Here’s what we need:
Keep practicing consent!
Keep speaking up when something looks or feels nonconsensual or just “wrong.”
preferably in the moment, communicate your concerns to those involved and to those who can help problem solve (including Monitors, ECs, and Discord Mods)
if you are not able to reach resolution, file an incident report or Discord ticket
Educate yourself! The opportunities are endless.
Volunteer - your ideas, your time, your expertise.
If you are already volunteering, train for a position of greater responsibility.
If you wish to volunteer with the Conflict Resolution Team, email hrdirector@thecspc.org
Heads-up:
volunteering with this team requires you to initiate each step
you need to self-direct and follow through
an ongoing commitment is required
willingness to maintain impartiality and confidentiality are mandatory
If you are already part of the team and are interested in being the next Conflict Resolution Coordinator, email hrdirector@thecspc.org.
I will continue to share more information between now and August. Stay tuned!
Additional Changes for New Member Orientation offerings
We have made some new adjustments to when we offer New Member Orientation based on community feedback, volunteer availability, and event host suggestions.
Back in April, both Power Play Mixed-Tape and The Grind events ceased to include a New Member Orientation (NMO). These parties now begin one hour earlier and end one hour earlier.
NEW! We have added Myself! to the list of no-NMO parties. Check the Event Listing for more info!
We are hosting our first in-person New Member Orientation and social hour at the Gallery on June 4th, 2025. If you’re interested in becoming a member and the idea of attending a full party feels like a lot, we encourage you to check out this new NMO format as a gentler introduction to the CSPC and our community.
If you are interested in becoming a NMO leader, please email volunteerliaison@thecspc.org to get more information!
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 uphold CSPC values.
May 15–17
puppets: a coming of age story about identity and acceptance ($10–$34 | in person)
puppets is a bold dramedy exploring identity, stigma, and ostracization through the eyes of Noelle who is navigating self-discovery. Written and directed by a University of Washington student as her human rights thesis, this original Seattle theatre production challenges societal misconceptions and sheds light on the struggles of those whose desires don’t fit the norm.
May 22
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! 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. A portion of each ticket will be donated to the Seattle Dyke Alliance, a great local organization that runs Seattle’s annual dyke march, along with other community events.
May 18
Lionesse: The Sacred Slut Circle ($55 | in person)
The Sacred Slut Circle is your invitation to reclaim your pleasure and step into your full expression. This monthly gathering for women and feminine beings is designed to help you reconnect with your sensuality, embrace pleasure and feel deeply rooted in your sexuality. In this ritual space, we shed shame and embrace radical self-acceptance of our erotic selves. Each month, rituals focus on a different theme of erotic embodiment, facilitated by myself and other sex witches, mischief makers and pleasure priestesses. Imagine shedding the shame that holds you back, embracing your body fully and reconnecting with your pleasure in a way that feels powerful, playful and unapologetic.
May 31
Pan Eros | Queering Tantra: Queer and Trans-focused solo Tantra and Touch ($60–$75 | in person)
This playful Tantric workshop, just for solo queer and trans attendees, covers meditation, relaxing breathwork, and how to touch yourself for healing and pleasure. You'll fill in gaps that mainstream scripts miss, and prepare to take yourself on a hot date. We’ll set the stage for your self-date night, dream up sensuous spaces to arouse your senses, and get you in touch with more facets of your sexuality. Tantric principles, viewed through a queer and kinky lens, will illuminate new aspects of your own pleasure.
June 7
Beacon Cinema | Best of SECS Fest ($13 | in person)
Ready for an evening of very hot, very queer sex? Sure you are! BEST OF SECS FEST presents ten short films from the 2024 edition of Seattle's annual, sex-positive festival of international art-porn. This compilation features such carnal delights as... horny puppets, shadowy theaters, BDSM rituals, human furniture, licked boots, beaten meat, sustained eye contact, networked jacking, villa cruising, and plenty of butt stuff. Founded by the Seattle Erotica Cinema Society in 2016, SECS Fest celebrates a diverse range of sexually explicit representations, finding beauty in erotic difference and inspiring adult conversations about sex.
June 7
Abbey Arts | The QUEER Not-Creepy Gathering for People who want to Fall in Love ($10–$30 | in person)
This structured event specifically for the queer community is not about scrolling and swiping and making snap decisions based solely on physical appearance. This event is about being open enough to see each other's humanity. You might meet your new boo! Or you might not. You might meet your new bestie or protest buddy. Or you might just leave feeling more connected to your community and more connected to yourself. Bring a notebook!
Search for a Certified Public Accountant!
The CSPC Treasurer is seeking a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to assist with filing our 2024 taxes.
Details:
This is a one-time engagement request to prepare and file the 990 form for non-profits. There is potential for an ongoing relationship to support our future annual tax filings. This would be paid based on a negotiated hourly rate and invoiced as an independent contractor. We have an extension until November of this year and will be conducting a search over the next few months.
Candidate Requirements:
Licensed CPA
Familiar with IRS compliance for non-profits specifically social clubs 501(c)(7) organizations
Detail-oriented and responsive
Able to provide references or examples of similar work
Comfortable with government name being attached to the CSPC
If interested, please email treasurer@thecspc.org with the subject: "CPA Needed"
In the body include a brief description of your experience, if you are self employed or work for a company, and how long you have been certified. No need to attach a full résumé.