APRIL '06 EVENTS
 Monday,
April 3, 7 to 8:30 pm -- Yogaplay for Men
Come celebrate your body, and the freedom of naturism! Nude YogaShare sessions
combine strength training, yoga poses, and partner-oriented community. $20
a session - mark your calendars for Dec 5 too, and contact thom at thom@tgpraxis.net
or at 415 505 8980. YogaPlay for Men will be held on first Mondays at CSC,
except in January, July and September.
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Friday
April 7th, 10:00-1:00 - Opening Party for 'Gotham's Fantasies', a pre-party
for the Kink Ink auction
$5-$15 sliding scale
 A
Provocative Photography exhibit and sale exposing the Deviant Desires
of Gotham City's Do-gooding Denizens and Depraved Degenerates
Salacious Smut and Prurient Performances by: Dr. Hal Robins (The
Ask Dr. Hal Show), Meliza Banales (2002 Oakland Grand Slam Champ
), Sherilyn Connelly (Queer Open Mic), Katrina James ("kittypr0n"),
Catwoman (Meoww!) and The Hand (Apocalyptic Renaissance)
Photography by: David Steinberg, Jeanne Hemhauser, Patricia Nason,
and Mike Woolson
Artists:
Jeanne Hemhauser is a photographer living and working in San Francisco
for over 10 years. Specializing in portrait photography, she seeks to
capture the magic moments when working with her clients. "What I
love about living in San Francisco is the amazing diversity. One afternoon
I can be out shooting traditional portraits of children and the next day
end up shooting Gotham's Fantasies. What more could a photographer want?"
Visit her website at www.jeannehemhauser.com
to see more of her traditional portraiture.
M Woolson's social and aesthetic development was influenced to
a profound and embarrassing degree by the old Batman teevee show. A designer
and cartoonist by day, he spends his elsetimes documenting alternative
arts and doing sexy things with costumes and makeup. More may be seen
at www.jumbobrain.com,
in the current issue of On Our Backs, or during May at the SF Citadel.
mike@jumbobrain.com
Based in San Francisco, Patricia Nason is an engineer by day, and
photographer by night. A photographer for the last five years, her subject
matter is as versatile as she is, ranging from sex work provider portfolios,
to private pervert gigs. Pooches to petunias, too. Her passions include
macro photography and a proclivity towards subjects of an erotic nature,
though not necessarily in that order.
David Steinberg has been photographing couples engaged in sex since
1999. He has photographed over 100 couples, and is always looking for
new subjects. His books include Photo Sex: Fine Art Sexual Photography
Comes of Age, Erotic by Nature, and The Erotic Impulse: Honoring
the Sensual Self.
Performers:
Meliza Bañales is the author of Girl With the Glass Throat,
Scratching a Surface, and Say It With Your Whole Mouth (nominated
for a Poetry Center Book Award in 2004). Her work has been featured in
the anthologies Revolutionary Voices (ed., by Ami Sonny) and Without
a Net: The Female Experience of Growing-Up Working-Class (ed., by
Michelle Tea), both of which were LAMBDA nominees, as well as in Transfer,
Lodestar Quarterly, and Laundry Pen. She was the 2002 Oakland
Grand Slam Champ and the first Latina on the west coast to win a poetry
slam championship and was the 2002 winner of the People Before Profits
Poetry Prize. She has fiction in the upcoming anthology Baby, Remember
My Name: New Queer Girl Writing (ed., by Michelle Tea), four entries
in the first ever Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice,
a short film, Do the Math, with Mary Guzmán in Frameline
2006 (which was also the winner of a 2006 Frameline Completion Grant),
and a second book of poems, 51 Poems About Nothing At All, out
in June from Monkey Press. She writes reviews and short articles highlighting
women of color for Girlfriends and On Our Backs magazines
and splits her time between Savannah, GA and the Bay Area.
Sherilyn Connelly is a San Francisco-based writer. It's all fiction,
except for the true stuff. Actually, even that.
Primarily a writer of erotica, Katrina James also co-produced the
cult public access show "kittypr0n" and has acted in
and worked behind-the-scenes on several local stage productions. She currently
lives with her two cats in San Francisco where she works as an office
manager by day and attempts to make up for her "lost" youth
at night.
The Hand will be performing "Pinky, Ring, Middle, Index
& Thumb: A Handfull of Songs for Ukulele and Kazoo" as well
as some classic Batman music. The Hand: A clown (Accordion/Luz Gaxiola),
a gentleman (Viola/Victor Lowrie) and a madman (classical guitar/Matt
Walker). Sounds like Gypsy Lullabies.
Curated by: Sadie Lune
photo by: www.jeannehemhauser.com
Fetish, Super Hero/Villain attire and attitude is encouraged
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Saturday, April 8, 6--8 pm (vip), 8 pm general admission: KINK INK!
At Epicenter Gallery at the Center for Sex & Culture, 398 11th Street
at Harrison.
$50 for VIP reception, $10 8 pm general admission
A benefit for CSC's operating expenses, including its sexuality research
library and archive, Kink Ink includes a silent auction of donated items,
especially focusing on original adult comic art; a VIP reception featuring
special porn-performer guests Fatty D and Golden Age icon CJ Laing,
PLUS comic artists drawing art on live nude models; and a slate of performances
by artists Tom Orr (Dirty Little Showtunes), Carol Queen
(Peep Show), Jukie Sunshine (Big Burlesque), Marie
Wade, and more!
 April
Flores is voluptuous alt-porn babe Fatty D (http://www.fattyd.com)
-- the D stands for Delicious! The stunning April's real-life fantasies
and adventures have been documented over the past five years by acclaimed
artist Carlos Batts. Her newest video is Alter Ego: A poetic visual erotic
tale, previewed on FattyD.com. Watch artists decorate April's sexy curves
with original drawings!
 CJ
Laing, star of Barbara Broadcast (1977), Water Power,
Anyone But My Husband, and other unforgettable performances from
porn's best years, makes a rare in-person appearance at Kink Ink with
a video clip show of her most memorable scenes.
 Tom
Orr is an award-winning lyricist, playwright and performer, best known
for his hit satirical parody revue, "Dirty Little Showtunes!"
(1997 Bay Area Critics Circle Award). His talents have also been on display
as "The Perky Little Porn Star" in "Naked Boys Singing!"
A former theatre critic for The Seattle Times and a licensed minister,
Tom has performed at countless fundraisers, usually with a new original
custom parody written specifically for the occasion. He is also known
as Mr. Dore Alley 2004 and Mr. Nude Russian River 2004 & 2005. Appearing
with Tom at Kink Ink is his boyfriend Christopher, here making his SF
stage appearance debut.
Carol
Queen looks back to her days in Lusty Lady's Private Pleasures booth
in a snippet of her full-length solo performance, Peep Show.
Second-generation comix legend Mark Bode -- creator of Miami Mice,
gifted tattooist and contributor to pubs from Heavy Metal to Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles to Hustler -- heads the live-art-on-naked-models contingent
for the second year in a row, joined by other artists making unique body
art before your eyes! Digital prints of the body art will be available
for purchase onsite. "Culinary speakeasy" Ghetto Gourmet again
caters the reception. The San Francisco Chronicle calls underground sensation
Ghetto Gourmet "one of the hottest restaurants in the Bay Area that
you have never heard of." www.ghetto-gourmet.com
 Artist
contributors to Kink Ink include Mark Bode, Justin Hall, Alison Bechdel,
Annie Sprinkle, Charles Gatewood, Donna Barr, Colleen Coover, Paige Braddock,
Terry Moore, Jennifer Camper, Leanne Franson, Michael Christopher, David
Kelly, Heidi Wyckoff, Carol Queen, Ruby Pearl, and more! Newly added:
work by Isabel Samaras, Michael Rosen, Larry Utley, Fran Frisch, Jay Lake,
Joe Demaree, M. Woolson, Heather Weitman, and more! Some of the artists
have donated multiple pieces. Extra special offbeat stuff from the Center
for Sex & Culture's archives! Gotham's Fantasies artists will donate
a percentage of any sales to CSC as well. Many Kink Ink donating artists
will be on hand for the event, held the same weekend as the Alternative
Press Expo. KI production has been invaluably helped along by Daniel Spector
and Kelly Buehler.
Auction payments
may be made via cash, check, or Paypal (we will have a computer on site
for people desiring to use Paypal).
And the previous
night, 4/7, don't forget the prequel: the opening night for Gotham's Fantasies!
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Wednesday,
April 12, 7 -- 9 pm: Blogging and Podcasting -- An Exotic Dancers Education
Project Workshop
CSC, 398
11th Street
Discover
the art of podcasting and blogging to express your sensual creativity.
This event is open to the public and all all welcome, regardless of experience
or ability. You must be 18+ and comfortable viewing and talking about
adult content in class.
A laptop is recommended but not required. We will have some electrical
outlets for your laptop but please try to charge it fully before you bring
it to class. The building is equipped with wireless Internet access. If
you don't have a laptop please bring a pen and pad for notes.
Advanced tickets are $10 each at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=107346
No one turned away for lack of funds. Free tickets available for exotic
dancers who work or have worked for Deja Vu or who can't afford to pay.
If space is still available the day of the event tickets may be purchased
in cash at the door for $20 per person. So that everyone can feel comfortable
to create: no cameras or recording devices, please.
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Friday,
April 14, 7--9 pm: Exotic Dancers Education Project and Illusory Siren
present an erotic dance class for women: the Sensual Body! At CSC,
398 11th St.
Discover
empowerment through the art of erotic dancing. Learn sexy moves in a safe,
supportive environment. Indulge yourself and your partner! Please wear
whatever you feel most sexy in, bring a button-down shirt and any props
you want to experiment with, and be prepared to move and have fun! All
self-identified women welcome, regardless of experience or ability.
Space is
limited. Please RSVP to (415) 847-1993 or at http://www.acteva.com/go/exoticevents
-- more info at exoticevents@gmail.com.
$10 if reserved/paid through Acteva, $20 at the door.
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Tuesday, April 11 (6 pm) and Sunday, April 23 (4 pm): Discussion Group
for Partners of Sex Workers
Center for Sex and Culture, 398 11th St, #303
Partners Only! (Partners who are also workers are welcome.) By donation.
Held every 2nd Tuesday (6-7:30pm) and 4th Sunday (4-5:30pm).
Are you dating, in love with, living with or married to a sex worker and
feel like you have a hard time talking about your relationship with people
not familiar with the sex industry? Do you love your partner, and are
also sometimes confused, scared by, or turned on by his/her/hir job? Or
maybe you are just a little frustrated about things you can’t discuss
with most people? Would you like to be free to talk and listen amongst
other partners of sex workers without fear of judgement? You are welcome
to come to the Partners Meeting.
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Friday,April
14, 5 -- 7 pm -- Gotham's Fantasies Gallery Hours
Epicenter Gallery at The Center for Sex and Culture, 398 11th St #303
SF
Come see the superhero you always dreamed about, with all of his kinky
friends and enemies. Photography for sale, of course! Featuring the art
of David Steinberg, Michael Woolson, Jeanne Hemhauser, and Patricia Nason.
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Friday,
April 14, 7--9 pm: Exotic Dancers Education Project and Illusory Siren
present an erotic dance class for women: the Sensual Body! At CSC, 398
11th St.
Discover
empowerment through the art of erotic dancing. Learn sexy moves in a safe,
supportive environment. Indulge yourself and your partner! Please wear
whatever you feel most sexy in, bring a button-down shirt and any props
you want to experiment with, and be prepared to move and have fun! All
self-identified women welcome, regardless of experience or ability.
Space is
limited. Please RSVP to (415) 847-1993. $20 at the door.
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Not a CSC event, but we love these folks and think you will too!
Nina Hartley
and Richard Pacheco are it again! An AIDS Charities Fundraiser
BACKSTAGE WITH THE PORNSTARS at Stanford University
April 15, 2006 - 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Cubberly Auditorium
For more information, Contact: Megan Kelso <mkelso@stanford.edu>
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Wednesday,
April 19, 5--7 pm -- Gotham's Fantasies Gallery Hours
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Friday,
April 21, 8 pm -- Carol reads at Sizzle! (Femina Potens Gallery, 465
S. Van Ness at 16th
Femina Potens'
monthly queer performance night returns with performances by Scarlot Harlot,
Storm Florez, Carol Queen, and Angela Watrous. Sizzle takes place at Femina
Potens, cover charge is $5 ($3 for open mic), all ages. Sizzle is a monthly
queer performance and open mic event showcasing women and transgendered
performers from the Bay Area and beyond, the final Friday of every month.
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Saturday,
April 22, 12-6 -- Exotic Dancers Education Project Beauty Day
For exotic dancers and peep professionals (past and current) -- would
you like to come to a day of beauty and pampering? Email us here for an
invitation with details about this fun, frisky, nurturing day. Please
tell us where you work/ed as a dancer or peep show pro. This is the final
event of the Exotic Dancers' Education Project!
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Saturday,
April 22, 8 pm: DON’T STOP -- GET IT, GET IT! (The Spring Edition)
A SEXY SINGLES PARTY for lesbians, dykes, women who love women, transfolk
who love women...!
 “Don’t
Stop... Get It, Get It” is a SEXY SINGLES PARTY brought to you by
your SINGLE, SEXY and FABULOUS hostesses, Teresa and Veronica. All races,
ages (21+), persuasions-- butches, femmes, tops, bottoms, bois, switches,
daddies, just me’s... will be in the house. This party is for those
who are looking for the love of their lives, non-committal dating, fuck
buddies or just a one night stand. And for your pleasure: an evening of
fun games get the party started, titillating hot and dirty performances
stimulate those erogenous zones, sexy kissers and lap dancers provide
hands-on stimuli, raffle prize giveaways, and a light salacious menu and
non-alcoholic beverages to quench your hunger and thirst!
Want to try
out her/his kiss-ability? Make your way to the “Lava Lounge”
aka the Make-Out Room. You wanna “get it - get it”, have sex,
play? Please cum to the “Liquid Lounge” aka the Get It Get
It Room. Safer sex supplies will be provided. Now for those who are a
little more modest (we know you can be the freakiest ones), voyeurism
is allowed.
*Due to the
nature of the event, alcoholic beverages will not be available. If you
need to sip a little courage, there are bars in the area. No alcoholic
beverages or illegal drugs allowed at this party, sorry! You will be asked
to leave.
Date: Saturday,
April 22, 2006
Time: 8:00pm – 1:30am
Location: The Center for Sex and Culture, 398 11th Street (@ Harrison),
SF CA 94103, 415-255-1155
Cover: $20 gets you in the door!
To RSVP/More Info: dontstopgetit@gmail.com
or 415-861-8208. RSVP IS MANDATORY TO ATTEND THIS EVENT! We suggest you
RSVP ASAP as this event sells out! Space is limited to 130 bodies!
DRESS
TO IMPRESS, OR SEDUCE OR WHATEVER IT IS YOU WANT TO EXUDE!
If you are
interested in volunteering (door/cashier, coat check, set up, break down,
greeters/monitors), contact Teresa at 510-693-1116 or email her at dontstopgetit@gmail.com.
We are always looking for risqué, raunchy, hot and sexy performances
(sex and S/M scenes included), kissers and lap dancers. To schedule an
interview/audition, please contact Veronica at 415-861-8208 or email her
at dontstopgetit@gmail.com.
Partial proceeds
will benefit Trip The Light Fantastic, a ballroom dance group that will
be representing the Bay Area in the Gay Games VII in Chicago, July 15
– 22, 2006! For info, visit their website at www.tripthelightfantastic.org.
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Sunday April
23, 10 am--6 pm: Learn the Law & Know Your Rights -- SORRY, CANCELED!
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Sunday
April 23, 4:00-5:30 -- Partners of Sex Workers Meeting!
every 2nd Tuesday (6-7:30 pm) and 4th Sunday (4-5:30 pm) of the month
at CSC, 398 11th St, #303
Partners
Only! (Partners who are also workers are welcome.) By donation.
Are you dating, in love with, living with or married to a sex worker and
feel like you have a hard time talking about your relationship with people
not familiar with the sex industry? Do you love your partner, and are
also sometimes confused, scared by, or turned on by his/her/hir job? Or
maybe you are just a little frustrated about things you cant discuss with
most people? Would you like to be free to talk and listen amongst other
partners of sex workers without fear of judgement? You are welcome to
come to the Partners Meeting.
A yahoo group
has been started for partners: partnersgroup-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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Wednesday,
4/26 -- Men's Massage Night
Let us know if you want to be put in touch with this group of men who
meet at CSC monthly for massage exchange.
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Friday,
April 28, 5--8 pm -- Gotham's Fantasies Gallery Hours
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