classes & Events

Gaylactic Odyssey: A Sci-Fi Queer Variety Show
Nov
15
to Nov 16

Gaylactic Odyssey: A Sci-Fi Queer Variety Show

Prepare for an intergalactic adventure like no other in Gaylatic Odyssey!

The nefarious Moms for Normalcy have developed a powerful device that threatens to erase Queerness from every corner of the multiverse. But fear not— Captain Loindexter is assembling the ultimate dream team—the Guardians of the Gaylaxy. With their extraordinary talents and your Queer energy, we’re going to overload the device and shut down the Moms’ dull agenda once and for all. From the dunes of Arrakis to the rainforests of Endor, across the galaxies to Ego and Pandora, join the fight in this thrilling, star-studded show full of action, glitter, and cosmic camp!

Tickets HERE

Enjoy being in community while you witness jaw-dropping displays of drag, burlesque, shibari, and circus. Come early to shop local Queer vendors and get yourself a little treat for the long journey ahead!

Costumes and galactic garb are highly encouraged and celebrated!

Details

Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th

7pm doors and pre-show, 8pm curtains open

The 418 Project - 155 River St S, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Sliding scale pricing, VIP seating (with little treats!), livestream, and financial hardship tickets available.

Cinematic live-streaming in 1080p on a privately hosted site, link to be sent upon purchase. Livestream feed includes four 4K, manned cameras and real-time interchanging between all of them. You’ll get better views than even the VIP seating and won’t miss a moment!

Performances include shibari suspension, drag kings, queens, and creatures, burlesque, pole dancers, ambient characters, circus acts, and aerial arts.

Featuring your favorite performers from the Bay and beyond, including Shay Tiziano, Drago Nesa, Dizzy Stardust, Selina de Vestige, Sam Wilder, and much more!

18+ only, masks required

Noone turned away for lack of funds- please sign up through our volunteer list or email us at info@dualdemons.org for work-trade opportunities.

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Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Creating Connection
Oct
22

Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Creating Connection

This is our fan favorite "fuck around and find out" class. Yeah, the one with the rubber chickens and 3D printed spikes and bandanas. We promise it will make sense (and be fun) when you come to class.

Maybe you've never touched rope before; you don't need to know anything for this class in order to start using it with intention and connection. Maybe you have the basics and technical skills, but it's feeling way too dry and robotic. Let's work on reframing and bringing you out of your head and back into your body with rope. Maybe you've been practicing for years. There's always something to learn from your peers and ways you haven't thought of connecting before, or at least there's space to work on it. This is a practice, after all.

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Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Non-Collapsible Single + Double Column Ties
Sep
10

Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Non-Collapsible Single + Double Column Ties

It's time for the bi-annual the Dual Demons 3 minute soapbox single column tie moment. Come to this class, and you’ll understand why we choose to teach non-collapsible ties on purpose and use them almost exclusively in our own tying.

In this beginner-friendly class on non-collapsible single and double dolumn ties, you will start to learn the the technical aspect of these ties. We teach, with lots of break out time, how to securely and aesthetically tie ropes around various body parts on yourself (or your partner) with guidance and attention to safety. With hands-on instruction and a supportive learning environment, you will leave feeling empowered and equipped to explore the captivating world of rope bondage.

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Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Nerves & Safety + Components of Rope
Aug
20

Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Nerves & Safety + Components of Rope

Rope is an inherently dangerous activity and comes with a lot of risk that many newer folks are not aware of. Nerves are a key factor to consider, and in this class, we will go over some of the major nerves to be aware of and how injuries might show up. Safety is of paramount importance in any rope or kink practice, and we take this responsibility seriously. Informed consent is a core tenant to developing your own risk profile, and this class will give you a base to start better understanding and communicating your own risk profile.

The second half of class will focus on the features of rope. We will explore different types of rope and thier uses, some ways you can care and store rope, and other techincal aspects. These elements will build into rope handling and some intention when working with rope, which will be hands on and exploratory.

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Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Negotiation & Trauma Informed Consent - The Living Document
Jul
16

Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Negotiation & Trauma Informed Consent - The Living Document

I’m interested in engaging with kink or rope, I found someone (even just myself) to do this thing with, and now what? How do I negotiate when I don’t even really know what I want or have a ton of experience in this thing? Where do I even begin?

We have developed our own negotiation and informed consent living document from a Queer and trauma-informed lens over our years as kinksters. A living document is a document that is continually edited and updated, meant to be flexible to match the flow of our dynamic and ever-shifting lives. This is the one we use all the time in our own lives and want to give you some hefty base to develop out your own! In this class on trauma informed consent and negotiation for kink and shibari rope bondage, you will learn the crucial skill of navigating boundaries and discussing past traumas with sensitivity, promoting a safer and more inclusive experience within your scenes and broader kink/rope life.

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Pride Majesty! - community event
Jun
7

Pride Majesty! - community event

Another great Santa Cruz Queer Dance party & variety show for Pride month!

Doors open at 7:30pm!

18+ for entry, 21+ for the bar

**Remember to bring cash to tip the performers!**

Performances by:

-Foxy Feldman

-Andy Rose

-The Peaches

-Professor Loindexter

-Kunty the Klown

-Whisker Rose

DJ: AyumiPlease

MCs: Cherry Cola & Franzia Rose

NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds) Email meredith@motionpacific.com

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2024 Santa Cruz Pride Parade and Festival - community event
Jun
2

2024 Santa Cruz Pride Parade and Festival - community event

Parade Info

Be part of SC Pride 2024 and join in the largest LGBTQ+ Pride parade on the Central Coast. Members of our Santa Cruz community and beyond - organizations, allies, supportive groups, churches, candidates, ensembles, performers, parents, children - are all welcome to show your pride, activism, enthusiasm, love and to be proud of who you are! See the parade map on the website.

Festival Entertainment

49th Santa Cruz Pride Festival Information

*Date: Sunday June 2, 2024

*Time: 12pm-4pm (after the parade)

*Place: Downtown Santa Cruz

*Stage One: Abbott Square

*Stage Two: Intersection of Pacific Ave. and Locust St.

*Theme: Beacon of Pride

Contact Logan at logan.kwalker@gmail.com with questions or concerns.

Festival Booths

Cooper St. along Pacific, Abbott Square and the MAH

We welcome all types of groups!


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Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Creating Connection
Apr
23

Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Creating Connection

This is our fan favorite "fuck around and find out" class. Yeah, the one with the rubber chickens and 3D printed spikes and bandanas. We promise it will make sense (and be fun) when you come to class.

Maybe you've never touched rope before; you don't need to know anything for this class in order to start using it with intention and connection. Maybe you have the basics and technical skills, but it's feeling way too dry and robotic. Let's work on reframing and bringing you out of your head and back into your body with rope. Maybe you've been practicing for years. There's always something to learn from your peers and ways you haven't thought of connecting before, or at least there's space to work on it. This is a practice, after all.

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Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Non-Collapsible Single + Double Column Ties
Mar
12

Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Non-Collapsible Single + Double Column Ties

It's time for the bi-annual the Dual Demons 3 minute soapbox single column tie moment. Come to this class, and you’ll understand why we choose to teach non-collapsible ties on purpose and use them almost exclusively in our own tying.

In this beginner-friendly class on non-collapsible single and double dolumn ties, you will start to learn the the technical aspect of these ties. We teach, with lots of break out time, how to securely and aesthetically tie ropes around various body parts on yourself (or your partner) with guidance and attention to safety. With hands-on instruction and a supportive learning environment, you will leave feeling empowered and equipped to explore the captivating world of rope bondage.

View Event →
Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Nerves & Safety + Components of Rope
Feb
20

Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Nerves & Safety + Components of Rope

Rope is an inherently dangerous activity and comes with a lot of risk that many newer folks are not aware of. Nerves are a key factor to consider, and in this class, we will go over some of the major nerves to be aware of and how injuries might show up. Safety is of paramount importance in any rope or kink practice, and we take this responsibility seriously. Informed consent is a core tenant to developing your own risk profile, and this class will give you a base to start better understanding and communicating your own risk profile.

The second half of class will focus on the features of rope. We will explore different types of rope and thier uses, some ways you can care and store rope, and other techincal aspects. These elements will build into rope handling and some intention when working with rope, which will be hands on and exploratory.

View Event →
Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Negotiation & Trauma Informed Consent - The Living Document
Jan
23

Shibari Rope Bondage - Bael Series Core Curriculum - Negotiation & Trauma Informed Consent - The Living Document

I’m interested in engaging with kink or rope, I found someone (even just myself) to do this thing with, and now what? How do I negotiate when I don’t even really know what I want or have a ton of experience in this thing? Where do I even begin?

We have developed our own negotiation and informed consent living document from a Queer and trauma-informed lens over our years as kinksters. A living document is a document that is continually edited and updated, meant to be flexible to match the flow of our dynamic and ever-shifting lives. This is the one we use all the time in our own lives and want to give you some hefty base to develop out your own! In this class on trauma informed consent and negotiation for kink and shibari rope bondage, you will learn the crucial skill of navigating boundaries and discussing past traumas with sensitivity, promoting a safer and more inclusive experience within your scenes and broader kink/rope life.

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SOMA Second Saturdays Holiday MArket
Dec
9

SOMA Second Saturdays Holiday MArket

SOMA Second Saturdays present
Holiday Market 2023!

More info here: https://sflcd.org/holiday/

We are performing at 1:30 at SOMArts main stage!

Twisted Windows Lineup:

1 pm – Shay Tiziano, Ornament Entwined

1:30 pm – Dual Demons, Fire + Ice

2 pm – Alotta Boutté, Oogie Mash

2:15 pm – Mayhem & Ota Kinbaku, Suspended Meditation

2:45 pm – Alicia T-Corn & KleineVosje, Reindeer Flight School

3:15 pm – Shay & Angel, Nutcracker Pas de Deux en Corde

3:45 pm – DanceHallDyke & Slab_Me_Harder, Out of Cigarettes

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