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Hello lovelies,

Thank you for another magical Saints pop-up. That one always feels so lusciously VIP...and we think the afterparty is a good add-on. We might keep that one in place going forward.

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.

- Tomorrow! Wed 11.20 - Sinema Club ($0-10, members only) - This is a special one! Dark Is The Night with talkback guest James Avalon. If you know your adult film history, you should know that he is A Big Deal as director, cinematographer and editor (see: Zazel), and he will be calling in to the club after the movie!

- This Fri 11.22 - Dark DecaDance ($0-20, open to all) - Goth dance party with no membership requirement, bringing dark queer & allies kinksters together & inviting them into our community. Light kink play is ok, but there's no dungeon setup and no dedicated safety monitors.

- Thur 12.5 - Taste The Rainbow ($0-10, open to all) - We're excited to bring back play events in 2025...which means you should develop those social connections with your fellow members. HoS is a community first and foremost. Join up and come to this free-to-members mixer, and start getting to know our glittering rainbow.

- Fri 12.13 - Lip Service ($0-25, members only) - pansexual makeout party - Your next step to get to know the community, before we get down to the extra fun stuff. This one has an R rating, and some very fun games and activities. You can also get approved for play events in person, ONLY at LS.

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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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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
Instagram: http://instagram.com/houseof_scorpio | http://instagram.com/gemini_scorpio
Bluesky: @gemini-scorpio | Twitter: @gemini_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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WED 11.20: FILM
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House of Scorpio
presents
 
Sinema Club: Dark Is The Night with special guest James Avalon
 
Wed Nov 20*, 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/921663116690455
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1625500
PL: https://plra.io/m/sinema-club-sex-pos-and-lgbtq-film-club-dark-is-t
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.
 
Before taking a break for Halloween, Sinema Club's Es-Sin-tial Filmmakers Series screened ZAZEL (1997), edited by the highly talented and prolific James Avalon. This month, we return the focus on Mr Avalon with his 2022 masterwork DARK IS THE NIGHT, an ambitious and lusciously X-rated film noir he wrote, directed, shot & edited. A mysterious boarder (Seth Gamble) gets entangled with the attractive young landlord couple (Kenna James and Nathan Bronson). Questionable loyalties, unfaithful characters, and plenty of treachery are as classic here as the high-contrast, shadowy cinematography.
 
We will be joined by Mr. Avalon himself for a talkback following the screening, during which we'll discuss DARK IS THE NIGHT, ZAZEL, and a career that has spanned over 300 films and counting.
 
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 11.22: MIXER & DANCE PARTY
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Gemini & Scorpio and House of Scorpio
 
present
 
Dark DecaDance
 
Fri Nov 22*, 10pm-4am, 21+ (25+ suggested)
For existing and prospective HoS members**; members: $0-20 / non-members: $15 adv, $20 door
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)
 
FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/442189068515630
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1627902
PL: https://plra.io/m/dark-decadance-goth-dance-and-kink-play-party-in-lg-218
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:

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: Matt V Christ has been an integral part of the goth scene for many years. As a resident DJ of both Underworld and Endless Night, he has managed to bring his unique energy to venues all across the United States and Europe.

Plus: queer goth horror go-go by Damian Hex. Bring those dollah bills!

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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FRI 12.5: MIXER
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House of Scorpio
presents

Taste The Rainbow: sex-positive kinky poly LGBTQ+ mixer

Thur Dec 5, 7pm-12am, 21+ (25+ suggested)
For existing & prospective HoS members; members: $0 / non-members: $10
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 for member tix)

FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1129922948554936
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1637083
PL: https://plra.io/m/taste-the-rainbow-sex-positive-kinky-poly-lgbtq-282
Socials: @houseof_scorpio [producer] @gemini_scorpio [venue] #houseofscorpio

We get asked all the time how people can join HoS if they are shy, don't have like-minded friends, lack PALs for play parties, have no idea how this whole thing works, don't feel like jumping into sexy activity but want to connect to open-minded humans, etc. This party is the answer!

Calling all LGBTQIA+, poly, kink, swinger and other "alternative" dating/sex/gender-aligned humans and their allies. We're creating a protected and judgment-free space for connections, conversations, community, games and interactivity. This is the key HoS event open to non-members. Come meet us before you join!

For those of you new to it all: direct introductions to HoS members new and old; facilitated discussions on poly, kink and swinger lifestyles; icebreaker games to welcome you to our club.

For our regulars: a way to ease new friends into our scene; a chance to meet all the new faces you may want to kiss later; a visit with the community even if your PAL is not around.

For everyone: tabletop and social games, both risqué and plain fun; a charming host to make the introductions and explain all things HoS and sex-positive, and a cozy setting for conversations and future kisses. Our main icebreaker game, HoS Guest Bingo, runs from 7:30pm until we have a winner: get to know everyone in the room, and win a drink if you complete your bingo card.

Miss Scorpio is back hosting the mixer! Come ask her directly anything you want to know about this community. We've been building it for you for 10+ years, and hope to be here for 10+ more.

HoS rules: HoS membership, PAL and dress code not 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; windows will be partially open for ventilation; two hospital grade UV air purifiers will cycle the air.

*Taste The Rainbow happens every first Thursday of the month except when a month starts on Friday (otherwise it would end up the night before Lip Service).

 

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FRI 12.13: MAKEOUT PARTY
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House of Scorpio
presents

Lip Service: pansexual makeout party

Fri December 13th*, 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/8837898352963386
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1637084
PL: https://plra.io/m/lip-service-pansexual-kissing-and-cocktails-party-313
Socials: @gemini_scorpio #houseofscorpio

Bring your luscious lips (yours and your PAL's), and join us for lubricating libations 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.

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.

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.

*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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