Kink Out has our sights set on big dreams for NYC leather events in 2024. We miss sharing space and building community with you; and after years of small, virtual, and/or non-NYC events, we are ready to throw down on our home turf. While our exploits have historically been funded out-of-pocket or through institutions (hey MoMA, hey MoCA), we’re now asking our community to contribute to our vision for the future. And what better place to do that then the sacred stomping ground that was The Hellfire Club (read about, it, here, plus photos). The bar that now holds that space is closing for good as the building is being gut renovated, so our energetic ties to that era are fading. It’s time for one last leather night to send the space on its way.
We are calling all leatherdykes, SWers, kinky freaks, and beloved deviants to help us create Kink Out’s future at this beloved memorial to our past. Commune with leather ancestors and living peers. Bless this cellar that has seen so much with your own leather and heat. Listen for the sounds of scenes past still echoing in the arched ceiling, and add a few more of your own. Whatever you do, just do not let anything touch that infamous floor.
While this is not a play party per se, it will be our private space. So, if you feel moved by the vibes still left in this hallowed hole underground, play is ok if aligned with venue policies (see below). Cruising and flagging are heavily encouraged.
In purchasing a ticket, you agree to these KINK OUT COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS.
Tickets: events.humanitix.com/farewell-to-hell
$10 Trans / BIPOC / SW
$20 General Admission - 1st Release
$25 General Admission - 2nd Release
$30 On the Door****
Limited free tickets available for volunteers
Please Note:
Though we regularly fundraise for other orgs, this time we're raising funds for Kink Out, to ensure our future events are produced sustainably.
If you can't join us, but feel moved to contribute to our future projects, please make a donation via the ticket page!
We have a handful of free tickets available for folks who can sign up for a 1-hour volunteer shift on the door, merch table, or safety team.
No one turned away for lack of funds, please email: kinkoutevents@gmail.com
**** On the Door tickets depend on venue capacity and are only available at Door Person's discretion
Must be 21+ to attend
What to Expect:
Leather babes, SWers, dykes, fags, rubber lovers, queers
Cruising + kink
Hellfire memories or 2023 Folsom/Summer scene stories (+ prizes for the best ones)
Merch
More info to come!
Consent & Safety:
This is a private, ticketed fundraising party. While it's not a full-on play party, we entrust all guests to communicate effectively and play responsibly if you get into it.
Pay attention to both verbal and non-verbal cues when cruising. If someone seems uninterested, move on.
Grab a Kink Out worker if you need support.
If there is someone in the space who seems “off”, please let a Kink Out worker know.
Venue Play Policies:
No blood play, watersports, fking, full nudity (aka keep it to code!)
No smoking or vaping inside
No play / standing on the bar
Respect (and tip) the venue workers (aka do our collective best to ensure everyone present has a great night)
Photos & Videos:
Get consent before taking anyone’s photo or recording video, including those in the background.
If you aren’t able to get consent from those in the background, keep them out of frame.
Get consent from anyone in a photo or video before you share it or post it to the public domain.
COVID Protocol:
Must be vaccinated + boosted
Take a COVID test (PCR or rapid) within 3 hours of the event
Masks encouraged and available at the door
If you are feeling ill, please stay home
Accessibility:
The entrance has two sets of stairs, both have railings/things to grab. (e.g. to enter from the street, it's down approx. 10 steps, through a door, then down approx. 4 steps)
The bathrooms can be accessed via a ramp
No grab bars in the bathrooms
There are plenty of chairs, stools, and cushioned benches
The space is air conditioned