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Hello lovelies,

Two more weeks left of our busiest month ever...six more events to go! We're particularly excited for the two this week: 1) Tomorrow! Lady Euphoria's birthday & the launch of her new kink social. We added a FREE / pay-what-you will registration option to the mixer! 2) Friday! The return of our two flirting parties in one, FemFlirt and MeetMarket.

And don't forget that you have till Friday to save $5 on DDD advance tickets.

Full April calendar:

- Tomorrow! Wed 4.16 - New kink social & Lady Euphoria's Birthday party! ($0-15, open to non-members) - As guided or freeform of a social event as YOU make it, open to everyone from kink-curious to pros. Come with your questions, experiences, and even tools, if you may want a technique correction or have a specific inquiry. This is NOT a play event, but demos are welcome for learning & sharing purposes. There's now a FREE / pay-what-you will registration option in Wild Apricot! We would love for this event to be a trusted new gathering space for all our members, and we'd love to see as many of you as can make it to the launch. And of course Lady Euphoria deserves a full house for her birthday!

- This Fri 4.18 - FemFlirt + MeetMarket ($0-20, members only) - Internet dating is just awful these days, right? To the tune of Prince: let's flirt in person like it's 1999! Half the room is dedicated to a safe and encouraging space for F4F & NB flirting, with bonus flirting class by Vonka, and half the room is for all-gender flirting. The bar is a no-cruising social safe space: just friendly chat. Singles and dating non-singles of all genders and orientations welcome. Let's flirt!

- Wed 4.23 - Bedroom Badass ($0-30, open to non-members) - Creating Routines & Rituals in Kink Play - Now that you have the basics, we can start getting advanced! Kink can be a way to access deep trance-like internal states and deeply meaningful connections with your play partners. Elevate your experience by exploring routines and rituals that help reach those magical moments.

- Fri 4.25 - Dark DecaDance ($0-20, open to non-members) - a classic goth dance party in a queer-forward space, with light kink play welcome. All levels can score $5 off their admission if they reserve by this Friday!

- Sat 4.26 - Countdown: pansexual play party ($0-50, members only) - Come play fully in our luscious space, with your partner or consenting others. Approval required for this one!

- Sun 4.27 - Sinema Club: exploring gender & sexuality on screen ($0-10, open to non-members) - you asked for it, and here it is: Sinema Club moves to Sundays! This month: Oscar winner Anora & SW documentary short One Leg In, One Leg Out. Do you know you can spot some of our Saints superstars in the skrip club scenes' backgrounds?

- Thur 5.1 - Taste The Rainbow: community social ($0-10, open to non-members) - New month, new mixer! Every first Thursday of the month is your chance to start a new journey with HoS: no requirements, just an open door to anyone curious. We promise, we're very friendly.

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Please reserve tickets in advance! It helps us plan entertainment, staff and supplies. Friend with Benefits level+ members can even retain credit for any unused tickets and roll them over to another event (please email to request rollover). If you want to upgrade levels: https://bit.ly/4bsZAKQ
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Cheers,

Miss Scorpio
http://www.houseofscorpio.com

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HoS FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/259688232814
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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 4.16: KINK SOCIAL
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House of Scorpio and Lady Euphoria
present

New monthly kinky mixer launch & Lady Euphoria's birthday party

Wed 4.16, 7-11pm, 21+ (25+ suggested), for current & prospective HoS members*
FREE/pay-what-you-will with advance registration
OR support us with tix: members: $0-15 / non-members: $15 + $2 fee
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 for member tix)

FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/2097629000755207
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1752686
PL: https://plra.io/m/new-monthly-kink-forward-social-series-launch-and-la
IG: @houseof_scorpio [producer] @gemini_scorpio [venue] #houseofscorpio

Starting in April, we're transforming our Wednesday nights into open-to-all social and educational evenings hosted by Lady Euphoria, with classes on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, and this new kink social on the 3rd. HoS has always been about building community first and playtime second, and this night in particular will welcome both kink novices and veterans into a safe space for dialogue and exploration.

As a community event, this new monthly gathering will feature icebreakers, guided dialogue, storytelling, and lots of Q&A. As an extension of the Wednesday classes, this night will be a place for follow-up questions, reviews and previews, and a way to request future workshops. Come to share or to listen, to try new things or to simply watch -- all are welcome.

What will happen here each month?
Stories...ALWAYS
Maybe exploring a different kink or fetish every month...
Maybe a demo or a taster...
Maybe a show and tell...
Maybe a live scene...

Who knows? Come for the launch and share your thoughts. We want to shape this event with YOUR desires in mind.

The launch event on Apr 16 is also Lady Euphoria's birthday party. Expect all the above components 7-9pm, and socializing and birthday celebrations 9-11pm.

*HoS rules: HoS membership, dress code, PAL, prior approval not required; Code of Conduct always applies; no photos except in the designated front area.

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FRI 4.18: FLIRTING PARTY
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House of Scorpio
presents

Two flirting parties in one: FemFlirt + MeetMarket

Fri, April 18, 8pm-1am (intros & social games 9-11pm), 21+ (25+ suggested)
For existing & prospective HoS members*; members: $0-20 / non-members: $20
Plus: FemFlirt class: 8pm-9pm, $5 extra
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/652856470831991
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1724643
PL: https://plra.io/m/two-flirting-parties-in-one-femflirt-meetmarket
IG: @houseof_scorpio [producer] @gemini_scorpio [venue] #houseofscorpio

For those of you who always ask how to meet potential partners and play PALs, finally: two flirting parties in one. We'll divide our large space in two, and run the events simultaneously.

On the dance floor & stage - FemFlirt: fem & non-binary mixer & makeout party. In the lounge - MeetMarket: pansexual flirting party. In the bar - a neutral zone for everyone to take a break from flirting. Save it for your chosen half of the room (or if you're lucky enough, both halves).

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For femmes & NB folks: FemFlirt

It's been a common refrain that it's harder for women to flirt with each other, as they frequently can't tell how much flirting may be ok, who's straight and who's open, and whether a connection they may be feeling is a friendly one or one with potential chemistry to explore. And, when cis & hetero presenting, they are sometimes made to feel too straight for gay spaces, and invisible or too queer in mixed environments. The same frequently holds for GNC/NB folks, too.

This event is a small step towards diminishing pan, queer and gay femme/NB invisibility, enabling and encouraging those folks to connect romantically and physically to others like them, wherever they fall on the gender presentation spectrum.

8-9pm: bonus Flirting for Femmes class with Vonka, which includes practical exercises -- a great way to meet everyone in the room you may want to flirt with later. 9-11pm: social games and icebreakers. As the night progresses, we go from mixer to makeouts, with Spin The Bottle and other sexy games.

Who can attend: self-identifying women and GNC/NB humans who want to connect with other women and GNC/NB humans.

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For everyone: MeetMarket

We put our "no cruising" rule on hold and encourage all guests to shamelessly hit on each other. An all-gender, all-orientation flirting party to help you find a partner (or two) to cozy up with in the colder months. Our PAL rule is on hold as well: come alone or bring a stranger. Wondering where to meet up with your new app match? Bring them here. Invite all your single friends. Tell your mom.

Social games 9-11pm to help you connect with other guests.

Who can attend: all humans who might want to flirt with and go on dates with new humans. Singles to the front, though of course we're a poly space, and dating couples are welcome as well.

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Dress code: dress in whatever makes you feel sexy. We won't enforce the dress code as strictly as at Lip Service, but we respectfully ask for no casual attire. You're coming to flirt!

*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.

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 4.23: CLASS
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House of Scorpio
presents
 
Bedroom Badass class & practice with Lady Euphoria

Creating Routines & Rituals in Kink
 
Wed 4.23*, 7-11pm, 21+ (25+ suggested)
For existing & prospective HoS members**; members: $0-30 / non-members: $30 + $2 fee
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 for member tix)\

FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/931607368996172
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1749535
PL: https://plra.io/m/bedroom-badass-class-and-practice-creating-routines
IG: @houseof_scorpio [producer] @gemini_scorpio [venue] #houseofscorpio

Kink is an entire world, and routines and rituals are the building blocks that shape it. In this crash course, we'll talk about the differences between routines and rituals, their role in creating a cohesive play scene and how to use each strategically to pace your play. If you’ve ever stumbled or felt overwhelmed with scene building, this workshop will show you how these structures can give purpose and reason to your chosen roles and activities.

Some topics to be covered:
- Function of routines and rituals
- What is a scene narrative?
- How energy & intention define your structures
- D/s, Roleplay and Connection
- Maximizing each structure
- How to make a routine/ritual out of any activity

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 (beginner) and fourth (advanced) Wednesday of each month

**HoS rules: HoS membership, 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 clubhouse for the night. While the ticketed activities take place in the main space, the bar area remains 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 your own. 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 4.25: MIXER & DANCE PARTY
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Gemini & Scorpio and House of Scorpio
 
present:

Dark DecaDance: industrial/80s/EBM edition!
 
Fri Apr 25*, 10pm-4am, 21+ (25+ suggested)
Open to all; HoS members: $0-20 / non-members: $15 adv, $20 door
Earlybird savings! $5 off all levels until Fri 4.18
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/651732447575437
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1749546
PL: https://plra.io/m/dark-decadance-goth-dance-265
IG: @houseof_scorpio [producer] @gemini_scorpio [venue] #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.
 
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 Maniak is the co-founder and resident DJ at NYC ASSAULT. He's been a featured guest DJ at all your favorite goth places: QXT's, No Return Post Punk Society, About to Cry, Nocturnal Creatures.

Special fun this month: goth Easter egg hunt!

Light kink play welcome, but please note there is no dedicated dungeon setup or dedicated monitors. Consent and polite party behavior strictly enforced.

Dress code: goth, fetish, romantic, vampire, dark Lolita, neo-Victorian, steampunk, ninja warrior. Effort required / no casual wear.

Respiratory safety: masks always welcome; two hospital grade UV air purifiers cycle the air.

*Dark DecaDance happens on every fourth Friday of the month.

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SAT 4.26: PLAY PARTY
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House of Scorpio
presents

Countdown: pansexual play party

Sat Apr 26, 10pm-3am (doors close at 11:45pm), 21+ (25+ suggested), HoS members only*
$0-50 depending on membership level
Gemini & Scorpio Loft, 267 Douglass St, 3rd fl (ADA accessible)

Official info & house rules: http://www.houseofscorpio.com/events.html
Approval & membership required for ticket purchase**: http://houseofscorpio.com/attend.html

FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/684082847374802
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1749475
PL: https://plra.io/m/countdown-pansexual-play-party-62
IG: @houseof_scorpio [producer] @gemini_scorpio [venue] #houseofscorpio

Part mixer party, part makeout party, part play party. The countdown begins when doors open at 10pm: it's a mix-and-mingle party for the first hour. At 11, all regular makeout party rules apply: all the clothes stay on, and all playtime is PG13-rated. But at 12am, the door is locked, and the party can take its natural course. Please arrive by 11:45pm, though you can leave anytime.

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.

*HoS rules: HoS membership, PAL & Dress Code required; approval required; Code of Conduct always applies; no photos except in the designated front area.

Respiratory safety: HoS requires proof of COVID vaccination on file; masks encouraged; two hospital grade UV air purifiers will cycle the air.

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SUN 4.27: MOVIE
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House of Scorpio
presents

Sinema Club: ANORA (2024)

Sun Apr 27, 7-11:30pm, 21+ (25+ suggested)
For existing & prospective HoS members*; members: $0-10 / non-members: $10 + $2 fee
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/1386101045903872
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1749524
PL: https://plra.io/m/sinema-club-sex-pos-and-lgbtq-film-club-anora-20
IG: @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 lounge remains open for socializing, while the film plays in the main space. Plus: free popcorn from our vintage cart. Order in from the many restaurants around, and make it dinner and a movie.

Amouse bouche: ONE LEG IN, ONE LEG OUT (2018) - A documentary short by Lisa Rideout. After a decade as a sex worker, Iman attempts to pursue her dream of becoming a social worker to help her transgender community members.

Main feature: ANORA (2024) - Surprising Oscar winner, and a movie that's been in our queue since premiering, by a director we trust to depict queer and SWer lives since his earliest works, Sean Baker (Tangerine, The Florida Project)

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.

*HoS rules: HoS membership, dress code, PAL, prior approval not required; Code of Conduct always applies; no photos except in the designated front area.

Respiratory safety: HoS requires proof of COVID vaccination on file; masks encouraged; two hospital grade UV air purifiers will cycle the air.

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THUR 5.1: SOCIAL
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House of Scorpio
presents

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

Thursday May 1, 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/665361295903569
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1749569
PL: https://plra.io/m/taste-the-rainbow-sex-positive-kinky-poly-lgbtq-343
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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