K!nk at Pride

a weekend convention of Queer education, art, and community

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Join Dual Demons and The 418 Project for our first-ever annual Pride Month K!nk at Pride convention and Queer Variety Show! All Queer educators bringing shibari, kink, BDSM, Queer history, movement, dance, lectures, workshops, and much more to sunny Santa Cruz. All-Queer and Kinky performers bringing silly, sexy weirdness to the stage after-hours.

Concurrent classes, workshops, and lectures at The 418 Project in downtown santa cruz.

6 classes a day, 3 DIFFERENT CATEGORies:

Rope & Kink, Dance & Movement, and Queer History & Lectures.

Apply to teach

We are looking for educators! If you have a 2 hour class, workshop, lecture, or community event that fits one of our three categories: Rope & Kink, Dance & Movement, or Queer History & Lectures, apply here! Must self-identify as Queer or Queer-allied to be a teacher or presenter for K!nk at Pride.

Apply to vend

Vend or Table at K!nk at Pride! We provide the opportunity for vendors and organizations to sell their products or promote their causes for all of our Queer Variety Shows. No fee to table, no commission required . Must self-identify as Queer or Queer-allied in order to be a part of our vendor lineup.

Apply to perform

Join the cast for the K!nk at Pride Queer Variety Show! We are looking for performers that can bring a 2-7 min act to our show. As always, the show will have a plug-and-play storyline and all acts should be heavily themed. Must self-identify as both Kinky and Queer to be a part of the K!nk at Pride cast.

apply to volunteer

We need volunteers! If you would like to volunteer for the convention, the show, or both - we would love to have you! Get reduced or free admission to our events in exchange for helping us out. In order to continue to provide a safe and inclusive environment, all volunteers will be vetted before acceptance.