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Hello lovelies,

Not even the rain and the cold could keep Pride spirits down last week. Somehow, it was still magical, both out on the street, and back in our cozy home for the afterparty. We <3 this community so so much, and are honored to continue to hold this safe space for you. Thank you for the new membership sign-ups and upgrades, and please please join or upgrade if you haven't yet. You keep us alive!

Upcoming events (scroll down for full invites):

- This Sat 6.21 - G&S returns with their annual Sea Creature Stomp brass band party! Including below, but really it's a G&S thing: http://www.geminiandscorpio.com/events.html

- This Sun 6.22 - Sinema Club: exploring gender & sexuality on screen ($0-10, open to non-members) - for Pride month, we'll be watching one of the first truly joyful gay movies to hit the mainstream: The Birdcage (1996). It's not without cracks that have shown with time, but it has held up remarkably well, in no small part due to the sparkling performances by the genius combo of Robin Williams and Nathan Lane.

- Fri 6.27 - Dark DecaDance ($0-20, open to non-members) - a queer-forward goth dance & kink party...because sometimes we prefer black to rainbow. All shades welcome, as always, but we're officially making it a pastel goth theme for Pride. Last change for $15 advance tickets -- these always end a week before the event, so the deadline is this Friday.

- Sat 6.28 - Countdown: pansexual play party ($0-50, members only) - it all culminates here, at our famously "wholesome" all-gender all-orientation play party. Cozy safe vibes combine with all the naughty fun for an unforgettable way to close out Pride. We have to start a bit later this month due to an earlier booking, but there was no way we were going to skip Pride month Countdown!

- This Thur 6.5 - Taste The Rainbow: community social ($0-10, open to non-members) - For all things HoS, start here! Pride month always brings an influx of new folks and of course lots of questions: how does this community work? what are the requirements for all the parties? what the hell is a PAL anyway? how do you enjoy all that HoS has to offer if you don't have one of those yet? First: read the website, because every single one of those questions is answered. Then: come to this party! We promise it's all much less scary than you think.

- Fri 7.11 - Lip Service: pansexual makeout party ($0-25, members only) - kiss your partner, kiss your friends, kiss adventurous strangers of all genders...this is THAT famous makeout party you've heard about. Choose your adventure, even if that means just hanging back and enjoying the atmosphere.

- Fri 7.18 - Save the date! More info TK, but for you single folks of all orientations, we're bringing back the two-in-one flirting mixer, Femme Flirt and Meet Market (seriously, can someone help us pick a better name?).

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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

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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6.21: MERMAID PARADE AFTERPARTY
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Gemini & Scorpio

present

Ninth Annual Sea Creature Stomp: a Mermaid Parade afterparty

Sat June 21, 8pm-1am, 21+ (25+ recommended)
$15-45 adv / $20+ sugg don at door (all $ goes to bands)
Gemini and Scorpio Loft, 267 Douglass St, 3rd fl (ADA accessible), Gowanus, BK

Info & tix: http://www.geminiandscorpio.com/events.html
Tix: https://buytickets.at/geminiandscorpio/1726130
FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1482989806483981
Socials: @gemini_scorpio #geminiandscorpio

Brass bands, dance beats, pulsating dance floor, lots of cozy seating, photo booth wall for all those mer-selfies. Classic summertime Brooklyn loft party...if it happened under the sea. After the bands, dancing to tropical bass beats until our mermaid tails fall off. Featuring:

Hungry March Band - a brass-fueled storm of untamed joy and revelry. Sound and celebration collide as their horns howl and drums thunder, weaving jazz, punk, and global influences into a wild, anarchic dance.

Batala NY - Gotham's premiere all-women Afro-Brazilian percussion and dance ensemble, presenting a fearless, diverse and resilient community of drummers.

Stoop Kidz - a brass supergroup who banded together during the early pandemic to bring music to the streets of Brooklyn. Five years later, they’re still serving dance parties with original bangers and brass arrangements of Disco, Synth-Pop and RnB hits.

Dress code: all sea creature everything.

Closest subway from parade: express B/D/N/Q to Atlantic-Pacific (or switch to R for local Union stop). Lots of great restaurants in the area to grab a meal before the party.

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SUN 6.22: MOVIE
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House of Scorpio
presents

Sinema Club: The Birdcage (1996)

Sun June 22, 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)

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.

This month's feature: The Birdcage (1996).

The all-too-familiar plot of in-laws meeting for the first time gets an LGBTQ twist when the father of the groom (Robin Williams!) runs a Miami drag club, while the father of the bride is a conservative politician. In order to make their get-together run as smoothly as possible, the groom’s dad must pretend to be straight and otherwise lie about every aspect of his happy life, especially his marriage to another man (Nathan Lane!). The film was a box office hit and marked a watershed moment for how LGBTQ protagonists were portrayed onscreen. But it’s also hilarious, fast-paced fun that celebrates being gay while skewering American conservatism.

Amuse bouche: Lesbophilia (2024). A hilarious LGBTQ black comedy short centered on sex and desire, and what you can and can’t do at a funeral. We’ll be joined afterwards for a talkback with director Michelle West and screenwriter Tennessee Martin.

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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FRI 6.27: MIXER & DANCE PARTY
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Gemini & Scorpio and House of Scorpio
 
present:

Dark DecaDance: pastel goth Pride edition!
 
Fri June 27*, 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 6.20
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/1112984127526810
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1793602
PL: https://plra.io/m/dark-decadance-goth-dance-party-32
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: Chloe D'Cay. She is the producer of Thrills & Chills: Dark Waves & Dangerous Babes, a monthly goth cabaret, and Sunday Mourning Goth Brunch, a daytime dark dance party. She is also the owner of The Unconvention, a recurring multi-day celebration of mutual weirdness and alternative subculture.

Live on stage: special drag performance by Reverb Cowgirl.

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 (ie no black t-shirt/jeans/sneakers).

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 6.28: PLAY PARTY
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House of Scorpio
presents

Countdown: pansexual play party

Sat June 28 - Please note later start time!
11pm-4am (doors close at 12:15am), 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/669349025945256
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1793596
PL: https://plra.io/m/countdown-pansexual-play-party-82
IG: @houseof_scorpio [producer] @gemini_scorpio [venue] #houseofscorpio

Part mixer party, part makeout party, part play party.

Please note time change for this one! The countdown begins when doors open at 11pm: it's a mix-and-mingle party for the first 45min. At 11:45pm, all regular makeout party rules apply: all the clothes stay on, and all playtime is PG13-rated. But at 12:30am, the door is locked, and the party can take its natural course. Please arrive by 12:15am, 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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THUR 7.3: MIXER & HOS INTRO PARTY
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House of Scorpio
presents

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

Thursday July 3, 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/692949856879634
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1805014
PL: https://plra.io/m/taste-the-rainbow-sex-positive-kinky-poly-lgbtq-362
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 7.11: MAKEOUT PARTY
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House of Scorpio
presents

Lip Service: pansexual makeout party

Fri July 11*, 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/1131542285681953
FL: https://fetlife.com/events/1805046
PL: https://plra.io/m/lip-service-pansexual-kissing-and-cocktails-party-388
Socials: @houseof_scorpio [producer] @gemini_scorpio [venue] #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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