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Hello lovelies,
Some really cool stuff coming in the next week! Wax play, makeout party, huge loft sale, and and EPIC movie night! Also, if you're on our "approved" list...check your inboxes for a bonus invite for next Fri. Are you not approved? Instructions: http://www.houseofscorpio.com/attend.html
A tip before Sunday's sale: if you want to take a spin through our clothing racks for new finds before everyone else, you can shop during our Wed & Fri night events (Wed Clubhouse = free entry). You can also email to set up a daytime appt for most weekdays.
As always, full details for all events are below these summaries, including all rules & requirements for attendance. Get your membership and your tickets, and we will see you here soon.
- Wed 9.11 - Bedroom Badass ($0-30, members only) - Sensual Wax Play, part 2. One of our most popular workshops ever, and wow what a lovely time was had in part 1. All basic supplies are provided, and yes, you can stay and practice after the class. No, part 1 attendance is not required. And Miss S will be selling off the rest of her wax play candle collection, so you can bring more than just your new skills home, too. [Joined in July? You get $15 tickets! Same code as before, email us if you can't find it.]
- Fri 9.13 - Lip Service ($0-25, members only) - pansexual makeout party - Are you ready to play? Dirty Jenga, Spin The Bottle, and other PG-13 games await.
- Sun 9.15 - G&S Loft Sale & community stoop sale (FREE!) - Got sick last week & had to reschedule, so this is it. Your last chance for a most unique shopping experience. We have clothes, fabrics, curtains, props, omg so much of everything. We actually added MORE incredible party wear to the racks, too, since so much sold at the last sale. Want to join us and sell something too? You can! See the invite below.
- Wed 9.18 - Sinema Club ($0-10, members only) - been waiting for this one, folks. An incredibly special night watching one of the top classics of the 90s nouveau adult cinema: Zazel. And an incredibly special guest: James Avalon! Avalon won the 1998 AVN Best Editing award for his work on the film. [Joined in July? You get FREE tickets! Same code as before, email us if you can't find it.]
- Fri 9.27 - Dark DecaDance ($0-15, open to non-members) - queer-forward goth party - Cooler weather = finally a way to go more GOTH. Come for the dark sounds, the dancing, and the lovely little community that's been forming around the event. Special guest DJ: Mike Kangal. Earlybird tix now available!
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Please reserve tickets in advance! It helps us plan staff and supplies. Friend with Benefits level+ members can even retain credit for any unused tickets and roll them over to another event. If you want to upgrade levels: https://bit.ly/4bsZAKQ
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9.11, 9.18, 9.25 - Every Wednesday: House of Scorpio Clubhouse. Whatever your membership level, you are invited to use our space as your own for the night...as your clubhouse. While classes & movie nights take place in the main space, the bar and lounge remain open 7pm-11pm (12am if enough people are lounging). Just like with regular events, if you're Friend level and above, you can bring up to two friends with you. Order in dinner, have a few drinks, run a friendly board game, or just read a book on the comfy couch. This is not a mixer -- just us opening our doors for our members. It's up to you how much you socialize, if at all, and with whom. Miss Scorpio will be there herself running the bar and her vintage, designer & statement clothing boutique, so come have a drink and play dress-up.
If there's interest enough, we'll run the Clubhouse weekly, which means adding another stage-side activity on the first Wednesday of the month: kinky skill share? saucy life drawing? sassy photo sessions? What would you like to see happen? Let us know, and we'll work on setting it up.
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Cheers,
Miss Scorpio
http://www.houseofscorpio.com
One-time donations: https://www.paypal.me/geminiandscorpio or https://www.venmo.com/gemini-scorpio
Monthly donations & HoS event access: http://www.houseofscorpio.com/membership.html
HoS FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/259688232814
Miss S on Fetlife: http://fetlife.com/users/680639
G&S regular events & list: http://www.geminiandscorpio.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/gemini_scorpio
Instagram: http://instagram.com/gemini_scorpio | http://instagram.com/houseof_scorpio
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DEAR PRESS,
We love you, but please don't list HoS events without checking with us. ~ xo, Miss S
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SUN 9.15: SALE
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Gemini & Scorpio
invite you to
G&S Loft sale + community flea market
Sun Sep 15, 1-6pm, FREE
Gemini & Scorpio Loft, 267 Douglass St, 3rd fl, ADA accessible
FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1718733872199390 (discussion tab will have previews and updates)
G&S Loft sale: it's been a whirlwind two years since we first got the key to our new home, and we need to pause and do some house cleaning.
We're digging in our back corners now, but here's some of what we know will be for sale:
- Clothes! Vintage, designer, costumes, etc -- Miss Scorpio sells statement wear year-round, and she just stocked up some amazing finds for festival season.
- Furniture! You know we love collecting unique pieces, and there's a constant rotation here that leaves us with extra chairs, tables, shelves, etc.
- Lights! From basic xmas lights to retired stage lights, there's always too many.
- Fabric & curtains! The secret to how we used to transform empty warehouses into cozy party spaces. We don't do that so much anymore, so up for sale it goes. Perfect for both space transformation and clothes-making, as we have brocades, silks, etc.
- Backdrops! HUGE ones, professionally printed for TV use (cough*SNL*cough)
- Stage platforms! Sturdy AF 3x8 that are great for raised seating, stage, shelving, etc, 12 in total. A few sample ones are here, but you'll need separate arrangements to pick up the rest from our storage.
- Props! What will we find stashed in the back? We have no idea. Found so far: snow, water guns, misc decor items.
Plus: a community stoop sale! Want to bring a curated selection of funky secondhand items of your own? No need to sign up! No fees, but donations to keep the loft going are hugely appreciated. The only two requirements: 1) BYO shelf, table or racks; 6' max of space pp. There will not be a wall to hang or lean anything on. There will be a seat, though. DO NOT just bring stuff without something to put it on. 2) Be there at 12pm at the latest -- earlier is better & gives you more choice of location.
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WED 9.11: CLASS
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House of Scorpio
presents
Bedroom Badass class & practice with Lady Euphoria Sol
Topic: Sensual Wax Play, part 2
Wed Aug 14, 7-11pm, 21+ (25+ suggested), HoS members only**
Main space: class followed by guided practice, $0-30 depending on membership level
Bar & lounge: HoS Clubhouse, $FREE***
Gemini & Scorpio Loft, 267 Douglass St, 3rd fl (ADA accessible)
Official info: http://www.houseofscorpio.com/events.html
Memberships & tix: http://www.houseofscorpio.com/membership.html (log in to buy tix)
FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/807772481461992
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1557792
PL: https://plra.io/m/bedroom-badass-kinky-class-and-practice
Socials: @gemini_scorpio #houseofscorpio
Wax play gets a scary name, but it's actually one of the most approachable kink pathways. Anyone from the most sensorily sensitive to the bold sensory seeker can find a satisfying way to play with wax. In this two-part course, we'll talk about how to handle wax like a pro, approaching wax play with sensuality and finesse, and the key elements to building a sultry & steamy play scene. Once you learn how to use wax alone, we will teach you to layer it with other tools for more fun.
Some topics to be be covered:
- Erogenous zones & temperature
- Sensory concepts
- Layering sensations with wax
- Building connection in wax play
- Different tones of wax play
- Building a sensual wax play scene
All BB classes are a mixture of lecture, hands-on experience, and dedicated Q&A time. After class, stay for dedicated practice & play time to help you solidify your skills, while our teacher remains available for guidance. Class and practice are in the main space, while the bar lounge is open 7pm-12am if you want to arrive early or leave late -- or just need a break. Always BYO practice items, where relevant, though we will always have a selection on hand.
Our teacher: Lady Euphoria Sol is a Transformational Lifestyle & Professional Dominatrix, BDSM Educator, Coach and Ritualist. Her work centers inner exploration, shadow work and energetics in pursuit of Euphoria. She is most recently known for her role as former founding headmistress and curator of 7 Days of Domination, a quarterly week-long series of educational kink talks from worldwide BDSM experts.
Bedroom Badass is our series of workshops to take couples and individuals through various steps in opening up their relationships, or in exploring more adventurous sexual experiences. Whether you're a total novice or an old pro, each class has a range of information relevant to all experience levels.
*Bedroom Badass happens on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month
**HoS rules: HoS membership required; dress code, PAL or prior approval not required; Code of Conduct always applies; no photos except in the designated front area.
***Plus: House of Scorpio Clubhouse.
Whatever your membership level, you are invited to use our space as your own for the night...as your clubhouse. While the ticketed activities will take place on the stage side of the room, the bar and lounge will remain open 7pm-11pm (12am if enough people are lounging). Just like with regular events, if you're Friend level and above, you can bring up to two friends with you. Order in dinner, have a few drinks, run a friendly board game, or just read a book on the comfy couch. This is not a mixer -- just us opening our doors for our members. It's up to you how much you socialize, if at all, and with whom.
COVID safety: HoS requires proof of vaccination on file; masks encouraged; two hospital grade UV air purifiers cycle the air.
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FRI 9.13: MAKEOUT PARTY
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House of Scorpio
presents
Lip Service: pansexual kissing and cocktails party
Fri Sept 13*, 9pm-2am, 21+ (25+ suggested), HoS members only**
$0-25 depending on membership level
Gemini & Scorpio Loft, 267 Douglass St, 3rd fl (ADA accessible)
Official info & house rules: http://www.houseofscorpio.com/events.html
Memberships & tix: http://www.houseofscorpio.com/membership.html (log in to buy)
FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/479255311666184
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1577655
PL: https://plra.io/m/lip-service-pansexual-kissing-and-cocktails-party-275
Socials: @gemini_scorpio #houseofscorpio
Bring your luscious lips (yours and your PAL's), and join us for lubricating cocktails and naughty games with sexy friends and intriguing strangers. Bring toys & games to share (blindfolds? rope? sexy dice?).
Feeling shy or wanting to meet new folks? Come early! Meet our founder, Miss Scorpio. Between 9-10:30pm, Miss S is there to introduce new members to old timers, explain how the whole HoS thing works, and generally make a delightful fuss over your presence.
Dress to be kissed: sexy and fun. Fetish attire, formalwear, lingerie, corsets, tutus and costumes always welcome...and we consider those unisex options (the more colorful and outrageous, the better). No casual or business; door person WILL turn you away -- see Code of Conduct page on our site for more details on the dress code.
Feeling shy or wanting to meet new folks? Come early! Between 9-11pm, Miss Scorpio is there to introduce new members to old timers, explain how the whole HoS thing works, and generally make a delightful fuss over your presence. It's also a great time to ask her everything you ever wanted to know about HoS.
Think of our makeout parties as R-rated community mixers--a place to get to know your fellow kinksters, introduce a partner to a more playful lifestyle, and maybe even find a future PAL--before attending the more naughty play parties. It's also a way for us to vet you in person for those parties; talk to us at the event.
*Lip Service happens on the second Friday of every month
**HoS rules: HoS membership, PAL & Dress Code required; no prior approval required; Code of Conduct always applies; no photos except in the designated front area.
COVID safety: HoS requires proof of vaccination on file; masks encouraged; two hospital grade UV air purifiers will cycle the air.
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WED 9.18: FILM
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House of Scorpio
presents
Sinema Club: Zazel with special guest James Avalon
Wed September 18*, 7-11:30pm, 21+ (25+ suggested), open to all
Main space: movie night, $0-$10 sep on membership level
Bar & lounge: HoS Clubhouse, $FREE***
Gemini & Scorpio Loft, 267 Douglass St, 3rd fl (ADA accessible)
Official info & house rules: http://www.houseofscorpio.com/events.html
Memberships & tix: http://www.houseofscorpio.com/membership.html (log in to buy)
FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1047499443522593
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1582891
PL: https://plra.io/m/sinema-club-sex-pos-and-lgbtq-film-club-tbd
Socials: @houseof_scorpio [producer] @gemini_scorpio [venue] #houseofscorpio
The body's largest sex organ is the brain. Sinema Club stimulates yours with films that are explicitly erotic, homo-romantic, or gender-exploring -- and always thought-provoking. A rousing discussion follows; drinking is encouraged throughout, and mingling happens before, during and after: the bar remains open for socializing, while the film plays in the main space. Plus: free popcorn from our vintage cart. Order dinner in, and make it dinner and a movie.
This months screening: 90s nouveau adult cinema classic, Zazel: The Scent of Love (1997).
It isn’t often that you hear of an adult movie being compared with fine art, but that’s a compliment Zazel has received over and over. It was directed by Philip Mond, whose fashion photography background is a clear influence here (he also did the camera work and designed the costumes and special make-up). The film is famous for its visually elaborate set pieces; extravagant costuming, make-up and body painting; and expensive filming techniques, such as underwater photography.
The plot of Zazel revolves around the titular perfumier as she attempts to craft "the most sensually arousing fragrance ever", but the real stars are the veteran adult film stars and Penthouse models (Sasha Vinni, Gina LaMarca, Nikie St. Gilles) playing mystical creatures who enjoy all kinds of revelry, and Mond’s skilled eye.
Our screening of Zazel: The Scent of Love will be followed by a talkback with James Avalon, who edited the film as well as directed more than 370 credits over the course of his career. Avalon won the 1998 Best Editing AVN award for Zazel (the film also won six other awards, including Best Film).
Sinema Club is curated and hosted by Phil Guie-Ng (@thatphilguymovies): an inquisitive, ardent longtime film critic who is dying to tell you about movies you haven't heard of yet. As a reviewer at the website Film-Forward, his self-appointed mission was covering documentaries and features about subjects who challenged conventional attitudes about gender, masculinity, and more. When Phil isn't writing about movies, you can find him in Brooklyn taking part in protests on behalf of basic human rights.
*Sinema Club happens on the third Wednesday of every month
***Plus: House of Scorpio Clubhouse. Whatever your membership level, you are invited to use our space as your own for the night...as your clubhouse. While the ticketed activities will take place on the stage side of the room, the bar and lounge will remain open 7pm-11pm (12am if enough people are lounging). Just like with regular events, if you're Friend level and above, you can bring up to two friends with you. Order in dinner, have a few drinks, run a friendly board game, or just read a book on the comfy couch. This is not a mixer -- just us opening our doors for our members. It's up to you how much you socialize, if at all, and with whom.
COVID safety: HoS requires proof of vaccination on file; masks encouraged; two hospital grade UV air purifiers will cycle the air.
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FRI 9.27: MIXER & DANCE PARTY
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Gemini & Scorpio and House of Scorpio
present
Dark DecaDance
Fri Sep 27*, 10pm-4am, 21+ (25+ suggested)
For existing and prospective HoS members**; members: $0-20 / non-members: $15 adv, $20 door
Earlybird sale: -$5 off until Fri Aug 16
Gemini & Scorpio Loft, 267 Douglass St, 3rd fl (ADA accessible)
G&S: http://www.geminiandscorpio.com/events.html
HoS: http://www.houseofscorpio.com/events.html
Tix: http://www.houseofscorpio.com/membership.html (log in for HoS member discounts)
Socials: @houseof_scorpio @gemini_scorpio #darkdecadance #houseofscorpio
DDD is a queer-forward kink-friendly goth dance celebration, inviting all participants to let go, dance and play in our luscious private loft. We embrace all genders and sexualities and levels of darkness. Consent and polite party behavior strictly enforced.
On decks: fresh off the Murder of Crows festival, DJ Mike Kangal.
Resident DJ Shiver has been bringing the best of darkwave, goth, industrial, and post-punk sounds since 2015. Having spun at Femme Fest LA, Defcon NYC, and co-founding clubs Dolce Vita and Physical Ruins, she continues to blend both beloved classics and the best of new dark music. She also runs Wire Trap music magazine featuring the best new darkwave and post-punk music and events.
Guest DJ: TBA
Dress code: goth, fetish, romantic, vampire, dark Lolita, neo-Victorian, steampunk, ninja warrior. Effort required / no casual wear.
*Dark DecaDance happens on every fourth Friday of the month.
**HoS rules: HoS membership, PAL and prior approval not required. Dress Code required; Code of Conduct always applies; no photos except in the designated front area.
COVID safety: masks encouraged; two hospital grade UV air purifiers cycle the air.
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