Scene Guide:
Main Calendar of Events

The Metro Underground Celebrates 3 Years in Service to the Scene! 17th-20th - Katsucon (www.Katsucon.org): Annual convention for fans of Japanese & Asian culture.                 - Dark Odyssey's Winter Fire (www.darkodyssey.com): Celebrating their 7th convention for the                   BDSM, Fetish, & Swinger Scene. Winter Fire presents one of the area's truly GRAND events, &                   represents one of the only real crossover affairs for the various aspects of the overall scene. It's                   located in one of the city's best downtown hotels & offers a great weekend for all. Fri 17th - Emily Autunm LIVE (rechertheatre.com/Shows): At Baltimore's Recher Theater. Tickets are $15.              - Bound in Wonderland (dc.bound.org) is hosted at The Loft Warehouse:  411 New York Avenue.              - Code Kink Night (www.codedc.com): Special XXX Crucible Night for those into Gear & Fetish.

Sat 18th - Entre Nous Mardi Gras (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.

17th-20th - Katsucon (www.Katsucon.org): Annual convention for fans of Japanese & Asian culture. Hosted at National Harbor.
                - Dark Odyssey's Winter Fire (www.darkodyssey.com): Celebrating their 7th convention for the BDSM, Fetish, & Swinger
                  Scene. Winter Fire presents one of the area's truly GRAND events, & represents one of the only real crossover affairs for the
                  various aspects of the overall scene. It's located in one of the city's best downtown hotels & offers a great weekend for all.
                - L.A. Fetish Weekend (www.kinkevents.com): One of L.A.'s most recognized Fetish & Kink events.

Fri 17th - Emily Autumn LIVE (rechertheatre.com/Shows): At Baltimore's Recher Theatre. Tickets are $15.
             - Bound in Wonderland (dc.bound.org) is hosted at The Loft Warehouse:  411 New York Avenue.
             - Synthetik (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Exploring the Darker Side of Synth & Electronic Dance.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Lifestyle Meet & Greet (CrucibleLifestyle.com) On-Premise Meet & Greet hosted at The Crucible.
             - Tabu Game Night (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - Code Kink Night (www.codedc.com): Special XXX Crucible Night for those into Latex, Leather, Gear, & Fetish.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 18th - N-Code (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Videogaming Dance Party at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
              - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
              - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
              - Black Rose (www.br.org) Monthly open play workshops hosted at The Crucible.
              - Women Rule Parties (Women-Rule-Parties.com): Maryland based group for dominant women and those who serve them.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous Mardi Gras (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu 'Naughty Gras' (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - APG @ TPA (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Adult Playground takes over The Private Affair in Northeast MD.
              - Glow Night at the Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Spank DC (www.SpankDC.com):  All male/male spanking party 4pm-8pm upstairs at The Green Lantern (DC).
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.

20th-26th - DC Fashion Week (dcfashionweek.org/dcfw): A full week dedicated to high fashion in the nation's capitol.

Mon 20th - President's Day.
Tues 21st - Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday.
               - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 22nd - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point.
                - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Hosts bi-monthly social event in/around Philly each month.
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

23rd-26th - L.U.E.Y. Weekend (www.lueyweekend.com): Nationally recognized Gay Male Leather Weekend in Houston.

Thu 23rd - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 24th - Serenity Speakeasy Burlesque (Facebook): Vixen Variety hosts a Prohibition Firefly Variety Show at DC's Phase I.
             - Toxic (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus):  Club Orpheus hosts a monthly night of Hard Industrial.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Beads & Boobs (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): at The Pleasure Garden Club - one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 25th - BlaXaturdays (Facebook): Goth/Industrial/80's at Ulana's in Philadelphia. $5 Cover / Age: 21 (+).
              - Dub Nation (www.930.com): at 9:30 Club in DC. Tickets $15. Doors at 10pm.
              - Tokyo SHOCK (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Japanese Theme Dance & Fashion Night at Club Orpheus.
              - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
              - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
              - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
              - DC Dungeon (Fetlife.com/groups/8660) Private Play Parties hosted in Rockville by BLP Ltd. See fet-group.
              - Club Femme (www.mzfawn.com): is hosted by Mistress Fawn in Glen Burnie.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Presents "Uniform Night" at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu "Blackout Party" (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Pole Dance Contest & on-premise play party in Northeast MD.
              - Mardi Gras Mayhem (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): at Philly's coolest underground club, The Pleasure Garden Club.
              - Silk & Skin Kink Night (www.SilkandSkin.com): Swinger meets Kink, hosted by Wild Thing in N.Va.
              - Winter PRIDE (ClubHippo.com): Special Presentation hosted by Baltimore's Club Hippo.
              - Open Minded Events (openmindedevents.blogspot.com): Presenting "Work Out" - all male play party.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
 
Sun 26th - Tribal Cafe (Facebook.com/DCTribalCafe): Live Fusion Belly Dance in Adams Morgan (6pm-9pm). $10 Cover.

Mon 27th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
Tue 28th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 29th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

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1st-4th - Colonial Kink (ColonialKink.com): Driving off last year's success, Colonial Williamsburg never had is to good.
            - Playcate's Couples Convention (Playcate.com): One of the Nation's Largest Swinger Convention (hosted at Myrtle Beach).

Thu 1st - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
             - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
             - Gateway (BR.org): Monthly meeting hosted by the Black Rose at The Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW).
             - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 2nd - Fetish First Friday (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Orpheus hosts one of Baltimore's only fetish-theme goth nights.
            - Sex Dwarf (DJRobertDrake.com/Sexdwarf): Philly’s Premiere New Wave Dance Party at Fluid Nightclub. $5 Cover.
            - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
            - Crucible Newbie Night (www.the-crucible.com): The Black Rose & Crucible presents their monthly Dungeon 101.
            - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
            - Ian Black's SPANKtuary - Held downstairs at Club Risque (5921 Tacony Ave. Philadelphia, Pa). Doors at 9pm. $10.
            - Sugar Reception (sugartheshop.com): Baltimore's Premier Boutique hosts First Fridays in Hampden, Baltimore.
            - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
            - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's best lifestyle parties.
            - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 3rd  - Elektroschock (www.elektroschock.net): One of Baltimore's very best alternative dance nights.
             - Nu Fusion (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): An Underground Band Showcase at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
             - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
             - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
             - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
             - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
             - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Crucible Lifestyle (cruciblelifestyle.com): On-Premise Lifestyle Mixer hosted at the Crucible.
             - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - TPA Mardi Gras Party (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Harlots Lingerie Party (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): at The Pleasure Garden Club - one of Philly's best lifestyle clubs.
             - KINK Play Party (www.KinkThePlayParty.com) hosts its monthly play party for open minded women & Transfolk.
             - Code DC (www.codedc.com): For those into Latex, Leather, Uniform, Gear, & Fetish w/ a focus to the TNG Crowd.
             - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
             - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

3rd-10th - Goddess Week (www.TomsTrips.com): A special week of open play festivities in Jamaica's Hedonism II.

Mon 5th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.

Tue 6th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
             - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
             - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 7th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
              - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
              - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
              - DC Poly TNG (DCPolyTNG.org): Monthly meet-up for the polyamorous community 35 & under. Formally CPN TNG.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 8th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
             - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
             - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 9th - Dub Nation (rechertheatre.com): Dub Nation comes live to Baltimore's Recher Theater.
            - Bound (dc.bound.org) is hosted at The Loft Warehouse:  411 New York Avenue.
            - Obscura (www.Facebook.com/Obscura): Classic Goth, Deathrock, & Darkwave at Club Orpheus.
            - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
            - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
            - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
            - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
            - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
            - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 10th - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
              - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
              - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
              - Crucible's LF&P Party (www.The-Crucible.com): Vending all day & play party later that evening.
              - The Aviary (TheAviaryPhilly.com): Monthly play party held at The Arts Garage in Philly (1533 Ridge Ave).
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Leather, Lace, & Latex (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): at Philly's coolest underground venue, Pleasure Garden Club.
              - Mardi Gras Madness (southwest-va-socials.com): Southwest Va. Socials present couples play.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

10th-18th - Ms. No Swimsuit Competition (www.tomstrips.com): A week of festivities in Jamaica's Hedonism II.

Sun 11th - Daylight Savings (set your clocks ahead 1 hour @ 2am Saturday night).
               - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Social event held in/around Philly each month.
               - Phase I (525 8th. St. SE DC on Capitol Hill):  Hosts a special Drag 'King' Show.

Mon 12th - VNV Nation Plays LIVE (www.RamsHeadLive.com): at Rams Head Live in Baltimore. Tickets $20. Doors at 7pm.

Tues 13th - Dinner w/ Domme's (Fetlife.com): Offers a special Valentine Tribute at Thunder Grill in Union Station. Seating is 6pm.
                - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
                - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
                - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.
                - MAsT (www.mastwashington.org) holds a roundtable panel discussion following its monthly meet & munch.

Wed 14th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point. 
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 15th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Fetish Thursday's w/ Baltimore TNG (Fetlife): Baltimore TNG takes over the Hustler Club in Baltimore.
               - Rope Bite Baltimore (fetlife.com/groups/20891) Dedicated to the art of Shibari & Rope Bondage - by Lochai.
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.
               - Open Minded Events (openmindedevents.blogspot.com): Presenting "Lunch Break" - all male play party.

Fri 16th - Synthetik (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Exploring the Darker Side of Synth & Electronic Dance.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - FetFest Friday (TabuLife.com) A special crossover event presented at the Tabu Social Club in Baltimore.
             - Lifestyle Meet & Greet (CrucibleLifestyle.com) On-Premise Meet & Greet hosted at The Crucible.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - Code Kink Night (www.codedc.com): Special XXX Crucible Night for those into Latex, Leather, Gear, & Fetish.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.


Sat 17th - St. Patrick's Day - St. Patrick's Night of Mayhem (TheMetroUnderground.com/Metro): The Return of the Snakes!
                Presented by Richard A.D. & The Metro Underground. In association w/ Johnny Panic & the organizers of Bound.

              - N-Code (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Videogaming Dance Party at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
              - DXS Rapture hosts their monthly play party at a discreet location in Virginia. See Groups for information...
              - Black Rose (www.br.org) Monthly open play Workshops hosted at The Crucible.
              - Women Rule Parties (Women-Rule-Parties.com): Maryland based group for dominant women and those who serve them.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous St. Pat's Party (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu St. Pat's Party (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - TPA St. Pat's Party (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Shake Your Shamrock (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): at Philly's Pleasure Garden Club.
              - Va. Friends St. Pat's Party (www.vafriendsonline.com): Monthly Swinger Gathering in Hampton Roads, VA.
              - Spank DC (www.SpankDC.com):  All male/male spanking party 4pm-8pm upstairs at The Green Lantern (DC).
              - FIST (fetlife.com/groups): holds its monthly social at its Studio Playhouse in Baltimore. See groups for info.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.

Sun 18th - SuspenDC (www.suspendc.com): An entire evening dedicated to full body hook suspension at the Crucible.

Mon 19th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
               - Your MAMA Munch (Fetlife.com/groups): Hosted by Mistress Lynne in Columbia for Dominant women & those who
                  serve them. Held in the Garden Room at Bertucci's in Columbia, Md. (7pm). RSVP is required.

Tue 20th - First Day of Spring.
               - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 21st - The X-Tour w/ Excision (RamsHeadLive.com): Dub Nation comes to the 9:30 Club in DC. Tickets $25. Doors at 8pm.
               - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
               - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
               - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
               - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 22nd - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

23rd-25th - Kinkfest (www.kinkfest.org): Portland, Oregon hosts one of the nations most prolific events for the national calendar.

Fri 23rd - Rick & Rudari 2 Year Anniversary: Bringin' on the love for yet another year together!
             - Toxic (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus):  Club Orpheus hosts a monthly night of Hard Industrial.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - DC Rope invades The Crucible (www.The-Crucible.com): Special Rope & Shibari night at DC's Crucible.
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 24th - Tokyo SHOCK (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Japanese Theme Dance & Fashion Night at Club Orpheus.
              - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
              - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
              - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
              - Rubber Ball / Miss Rubber World (www.nyrubberball.com): Hosted in New York at Rebel (251 West 30th St.).
              - DC Dungeon (Fetlife.com/groups/8660) Private Play Parties hosted in Rockville by BLP Ltd. See fet-group.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - 'Swing in Spring' (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): SLS takes over The Pleasure Garden Club in Philly.
              - Silk & Skin (www.SilkandSkin.com): Theme swinger night w/ nude men & women in lingerie. Hosted by Wild Thing.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
 
Sun 25th - Tribal Cafe (Facebook.com/DCTribalCafe): Live Fusion Belly Dance in Adams Morgan (6pm-9pm). $10 Cover.
              - Opening Ceremony of the Cherry Blossom Festival (www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org): Runs to April 27th.

Mon 26th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
Tue 27th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 28th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point.
                - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Hosts bi-monthly social event in/around Philly each month.
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

30th-1st - Mythic Faire (renconvention.com): A mystical journey of art, music, & masquerade!  Hosted in Atlanta.
             - Leather Sinsations (www.sinsationsinleather.com): Chicago, Ill. hosts a full weekend retreat for the leather community.
             - Momentum (MomentumCon.com): "Making waves in sexuality, feminism, & relationships." Hosted in Crystal City, Va.

Fri 30th - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 31st - Persephone's Masquerade (www.openhearth.org): Charity gala for the pagan community hosted by Open Hearth.
              - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - BlaXaturdays (Facebook): Goth/Industrial/80's at Ulana's in Philadelphia. $5 Cover / Age: 21 (+).
              - TNG Slumber Party (www.The-Crudible.com): at The Crucible in NE DC.
              - Club Femme (www.mzfawn.com): is hosted by Mistress Fawn in Glen Burnie.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

TBD - Von Gutenberg Fetish Ball (www.vongutenbergfetishball.com): San Francisco's ultimate weekend!
        - Atlanta Bound (www.1763.net/atlantabound): Fetish extravaganza by 1738 (no affiliation to DC 'Bound').

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1st-27th - National Cherry Blossom Festival (www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org): Parade takes place on April 14th.

Mon 2nd - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
Tue 3rd - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
             - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
             - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 4th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
              - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
              - The X-Tour w/ Excision (www.930.com): Dub Nation comes to the 9:30 Club in DC. Tickets $25. Doors at 8pm.
              - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
              - DC Poly TNG (DCPolyTNG.org): Monthly meet-up for the polyamorous community 35 & under. Formally CPN TNG.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

5th-8th - Rubout (www.rubbout.com): Vancouver, B.C. hosts the nations largest gay male Latex & Rubber Convention.
            - Fetish Evolution Weekend (www.fetishevolution.com): A profound Fetish Convention hosted in Essen, Germany.
            - Frolicon (frolicon.net): Adult oriented fantasy fair heavily influenced by science fiction. Hosted in Atlanta, Ga.

Thu 5th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
             - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
             - Gateway (BR.org): Monthly meeting hosted by the Black Rose at The Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW).
             - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 6th - Fetish First Friday (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Orpheus hosts one of Baltimore's only fetish-theme goth nights.
            - Sex Dwarf (DJRobertDrake.com/Sexdwarf): Philly’s Premiere New Wave Dance Party at Fluid Nightclub. $5 Cover.
            - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
            - Crucible Newbie Night (www.the-crucible.com): The Black Rose & Crucible presents their monthly Dungeon 101.
            - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
            - Ian Black's SPANKtuary - Held downstairs at Club Risque (5921 Tacony Ave. Philadelphia, Pa). Doors at 9pm. $10.
            - Sugar Reception (sugartheshop.com): Baltimore's Premier Boutique hosts First Fridays in Hampden, Baltimore.
            - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
            - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
            - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
            - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 7th  - Elektroschock (www.elektroschock.net): One of Baltimore's very best alternative dance nights.
             - Nu Fusion (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): An Underground Band Showcase at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
             - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
             - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
             - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
             - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
             - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Crucible Lifestyle (cruciblelifestyle.com): On-Premise Lifestyle Mixer hosted at the Crucible.
             - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
             - KINK Play Party (www.KinkThePlayParty.com) hosts its monthly play party for open minded women & Transfolk.
             - Code DC (www.codedc.com): For those into Latex, Leather, Uniform, Gear, & Fetish w/ a focus to the TNG Crowd.
             - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
             - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 8th - Easter Sunday.
             - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Social event held in/around Philly each month.
             - Phase I (525 8th. St. SE DC on Capitol Hill):  Hosts a special Drag 'King' Show.

Mon 9th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.

Tues 10th - Dinner w/ Domme's (Fetlife.com): Offers a special Valentine Tribute at Thunder Grill in Union Station. Seating is 6pm.
                - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
                - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
                - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.
                - MAsT (www.mastwashington.org) holds a roundtable panel discussion following its monthly meet & munch.

Wed 11th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point. 
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 12th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
              - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
              - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.
              - Open Minded Events (openmindedevents.blogspot.com): Presents "After Work" - all male play party.

13th-14th - Charm City Fetish Fair (www.charmcityfetishfair.com): Baltimore's Biggest Festival for Kinksters from all walks of life.
                - Barcelona Fetish Weekend (www.BarcelonaFetishWeekend.com): One of the Hottest Events to hit the Mediterranian.

Fri 13th - Bound (dc.bound.org) is hosted at The Loft Warehouse:  411 New York Avenue.
             - Obscura (www.Facebook.com/Obscura): Classic Goth, Deathrock, & Darkwave at Club Orpheus.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 14th - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
              - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
              - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
              - Exotique (www.thefetishparty.com): Annual fetish extravaganza, hosted in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - The Aviary (TheAviaryPhilly.com): Monthly play party held at The Arts Garage in Philly (1533 Ridge Ave).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu 8th Anniversary (www.TabuLife.com): Tabu Social Club celebrates 8 years in the scene! Hosted in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden's 3rd Anniv. (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): "Lust 'til Dawn" Party celebrating 3 yrs w/ PGC.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
              - Tabu 8th Anniversary (www.TabuLife.com): Tabu Social Club celebrates 8 years in operation! Hosted in Catonsville, MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club 3rd Anniv. (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): "Lust 'til Dawn" Party celebrating 3 yrs w/ PGC.

Sun 15th - Steamtopian Spring Picnic (Facebook): Steampunks will gather at the Titanic Memorial for the inaugural voyage! 

Mon 16th - Taxes Are Due.
               - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
               - Your MAMA Munch (Fetlife.com/groups): Hosted by Mistress Lynne in Columbia for Dominant women & those who
                  serve them. Held in the Garden Room at Bertucci's in Columbia, Md. (7pm). RSVP is required.

Tue 17th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 18th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
               - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
               - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
               - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 19th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Fetish Thursday's w/ Baltimore TNG (Fetlife): Baltimore TNG takes over the Hustler Club in Baltimore.
               - Rope Bite Baltimore (fetlife.com/groups/20891) Dedicated to the art of Shibari & Rope Bondage - by Lochai.
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

20th-22nd - New England Metal & Hard Core Festival (www.MetalAndHardCoreFestival.com): Exactly what it says it is...  ;-)
                - Victorian Steam Exposition (victoriasteamexpo.blogspot.com): Steampunk Exhibit British Columbia, Ca.
                - Miss Gay America Pageant (www.missgayamerica.com): Hosted at Baltimore's Club Hippo.

Fri 20th - Synthetik (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Exploring the Darker Side of Synth & Electronic Dance.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - FetFest Friday (TabuLife.com) A special crossover event presented at the Tabu Social Club in Baltimore.
             - Lifestyle Meet & Greet (CrucibleLifestyle.com) On-Premise Meet & Greet hosted at The Crucible.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - Code Kink Night (www.codedc.com): Special XXX Crucible Night for those into Latex, Leather, Gear, & Fetish.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 21st - N-Code (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Videogaming Dance Party at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
             - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
             - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
             - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
             - DXS Rapture hosts their monthly play party at a discreet location in Virginia. See Groups for information...
             - Women Rule Parties (Women-Rule-Parties.com): Maryland based group for dominant women and those who serve them.
             - Black Rose (www.br.org) Monthly open play Workshops hosted at The Crucible.
             - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
             - SW Va. Socials 9th Anniv. Party (southwest-va-socials.com): Southwest Va. Socials celebrate 9 years in the scene.
             - Silk & Skin Spring Fling (www.SilkandSkin.com): spring themed swinger night in N.Va. Hosted by Wild Thing.
             - Spank DC (www.SpankDC.com):  All male/male spanking party 4pm-8pm upstairs at The Green Lantern (DC).
             - FIST (fetlife.com/groups): holds its monthly social at its Studio Playhouse in Baltimore. See groups for info.
             - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
             - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.

21st-28th - "Swinger Break" (www.tomstrips.com): A week of festivities in Jamaica's Hedonism II.

Mon 23rd - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.

Tue 24th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 25th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point.
                - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Hosts bi-monthly social event in/around Philly each month.
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

26th-29th - Steampunk Empire Symposium (www.SteampunkEmpire.org): Hosted in Cincinatti, Ohio.
                - Beyond Leather (www.beyondleather.net): Full Weekend Leather Conventions in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
                - Boardwalk Badness (parties.strictlyspankingnetwork.com): BDSM event focused on Spanking in Atlantic City, N.J.
                - CLAW (www.CLAWinfo.org): Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend, an award winning convention for gay fetishists.

Thu 26th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 27th - Toxic (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus):  Club Orpheus hosts a monthly night of Hard Industrial.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 28th - Tokyo SHOCK (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Japanese Theme Dance & Fashion Night at Club Orpheus.
              - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - BlaXaturdays (Facebook): Goth/Industrial/80's at Ulana's in Philadelphia. $5 Cover / Age: 21 (+).
              - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
              - Club Femme (www.mzfawn.com): is hosted by Mistress Fawn in Glen Burnie.
              - DC Dungeon (Fetlife.com/groups/8660) Private Play Parties hosted in Rockville by BLP Ltd. See fet-group.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 29th - Tribal Cafe (Facebook.com/DCTribalCafe): Live Fusion Belly Dance in Adams Morgan (6pm-9pm). $10 Cover.
Mon 30th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.

TBD - Bondage Ball 2012 (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Annual presentation by club Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.

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Tue 1st - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
            - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
            - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 2nd - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
              - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
              - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
              - DC Poly TNG (DCPolyTNG.org): Monthly meet-up for the polyamorous community 35 & under. Formally CPN TNG.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 3rd - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
             - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
             - Gateway (BR.org): Monthly meeting hosted by the Black Rose at The Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW).
             - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

4th-6th - Fairie Fest (www.FairieFestival.net): The annual gathering of east coast fairies takes place in Glenn Rock, Pennsylvania.
            - Torture Garden Birthday Weekend (www.torturegarden.com): Presented by London's hottest fetish club.
            - Submissive Journey Weekend (www.submissivejourneyweekend.com): Hosted at a beautiful lodge in Gatinburg, Tenn.
            - Beltane Gathering (BeltaneGathering.com): Celtic Tribal meets sensual desire in Darlington, Md.

Fri 4th - Fetish First Friday (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Orpheus hosts one of Baltimore's only fetish-theme goth nights.
            - Sex Dwarf (DJRobertDrake.com/Sexdwarf): Philly’s Premiere New Wave Dance Party at Fluid Nightclub. $5 Cover.
            - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
            - Crucible Newbie Night (www.the-crucible.com): The Black Rose & Crucible presents their monthly Dungeon 101.
            - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
            - Ian Black's SPANKtuary - Held downstairs at Club Risque (5921 Tacony Ave. Philadelphia, Pa). Doors at 9pm. $10.
            - Sugar Reception (sugartheshop.com): Baltimore's Premier Boutique hosts First Fridays in Hampden, Baltimore.
            - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
            - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
            - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
            - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 5th - May Moon Revel (BellBookandCandle.biz/MayMoon): A night of full moon revelry w/ witches, goths, steampunk & more!
              Hosted in Dover, Del. w/ Special guest Ego Likeness & Mortifera Dance!
            - Elektroschock (www.elektroschock.net): One of Baltimore's very best alternative dance nights.
            - Nu Fusion (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): An Underground Band Showcase at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
            - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
            - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
            - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
            - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
            - Crucible Lifestyle (cruciblelifestyle.com): On-Premise Lifestyle Mixer hosted at the Crucible.
            - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
            - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
            - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
            - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
            - KINK Play Party (www.KinkThePlayParty.com) hosts its monthly play party for open minded women & Transfolk.
            - Code DC (www.codedc.com): For those into Latex, Leather, Uniform, Gear, & Fetish w/ a focus to the TNG Crowd.
            - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
            - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
            - Virginia Gold Cup (www.vagoldcup.com): The 87th running of Virginia's steeplechase takes place in Great Meadows.

Mon 7th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
Tues 8th - Dinner w/ Domme's (Fetlife.com): Offers a special Valentine Tribute at Thunder Grill in Union Station. Seating is 6pm.
              - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
              - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
              - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.
              - MAsT (www.mastwashington.org) holds a roundtable panel discussion following its monthly meet & munch.

Wed 9th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
              - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
              - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point. 
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 10th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
              - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
              - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.
              - Open Minded Events (openmindedevents.blogspot.com): Present evening sports theme all male play party.

11th-13th - Baltimore Tattoo Artist Convention (www.TattooedKingPin.com): Hosted at the Baltimore Convention Center.
                - Maryland Faerie Festival (www.MarylandFaerieFestival.org): Get those wings a flappin' & come join in the magic!
                - Bound-Con (www.boundcon.com): Munich, Germany hosts one of Europe's largest BDSM & Fetish Conventions.

Fri 11th - Bound (dc.bound.org) is hosted at The Loft Warehouse:  411 New York Avenue.
             - Obscura (www.Facebook.com/Obscura): Classic Goth, Deathrock, & Darkwave at Club Orpheus.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 12th - Virginia Renne Faire (www.VARF.org): Opening weekend for the Virginia's Renne Faire (Lake Anna, Spotsylvania).
              - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
              - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
              - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
              - The Aviary (TheAviaryPhilly.com): Monthly play party held at The Arts Garage in Philly (1533 Ridge Ave).
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu 8th Anniversary (www.TabuLife.com): Tabu Social Club celebrates 8 years in operation! Hosted in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 13th - Mother's Day - Call your mom, or you'll never hear the end of it!
              - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Social event held in/around Philly each month.
              - Phase I (525 8th. St. SE DC on Capitol Hill):  Hosts a special Drag 'King' Show.

Mon 14th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
Tue 15th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 16th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
               - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
               - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
               - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 17th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Fetish Thursday's w/ Baltimore TNG (Fetlife): Baltimore TNG takes over the Hustler Club in Baltimore.
               - Rope Bite Baltimore (fetlife.com/groups/20891) Dedicated to the art of Shibari & Rope Bondage - by Lochai.
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

18th-20th - Kinetic (www.festival-kinetik.net): Industrial, Electronic, & Power Noise Festival in Montreal.
                - Steampunk World's Fair (SteampunkWorldsFair.com): Takes place in Piscataway, N.J.
                - NDD's Bootcamp V (www.nddsbootcamp.com): "Release the Fire Inside" hosted in Philadelphia.
                - Torture Garden Toronto (www.torturegardentoronto.com): London's premier fetish club hosts a weekend in Canada.
                - DomCon L.A. (www.DomConLA.com): One of the nation's largest conventions for Dominants in the scene.
                - Splash! (lifestylesflorida.com): Hotel take-over in Orlando, Fla. Attended by thousands of liberated couples.
                - Wine in the Woods (www.wineinthewoods.com): Wine festival in the Symphony Woods of Merriweather Post Pavilion.
                - Opening Weekend for Artomatic (www.artomatic.org): DC's largest independent art exhibit. Runs through June 24th.

Fri 18th - Synthetik (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Exploring the Darker Side of Synth & Electronic Dance.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - FetFest Friday (TabuLife.com) A special crossover event presented at the Tabu Social Club in Baltimore.
             - Lifestyle Meet & Greet (CrucibleLifestyle.com) On-Premise Meet & Greet hosted at The Crucible.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - Code Kink Night (www.codedc.com): Special XXX Crucible Night for those into Latex, Leather, Gear, & Fetish.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 19th - N-Code (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Videogaming Dance Party at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
             - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
             - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
             - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
             - DXS Rapture hosts their monthly play party at a discreet location in Virginia. See Groups for information...
             - Black Rose (www.br.org) Monthly open play Workshops hosted at The Crucible.
             - Women Rule Parties (Women-Rule-Parties.com): Maryland based group for dominant women and those who serve them.
             - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
             - Spank DC (www.SpankDC.com):  All male/male spanking party 4pm-8pm upstairs at The Green Lantern (DC).
             - FIST (fetlife.com/groups): holds its monthly social at its Studio Playhouse in Baltimore. See groups for info.
             - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
             - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances run Fri & Sat.

Mon 21st - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
               - Your MAMA Munch (Fetlife.com/groups): Hosted by Mistress Lynne in Columbia for Dominant women & those who                  serve them. Held in the Garden Room at Bertucci's in Columbia, Md. (7pm). RSVP is required.

Tue 22nd - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 23rd - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point.
                - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Hosts bi-monthly social event in/around Philly each month.
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 24th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

25th-28th - Memorial Day Weekend...
                - Deathfest (www.supremebrutality.com/fest): Baltimore's own Death-rock Festival held at Sonar.
                - Playa del Fuego (playadelfuego.org): A Bi-Annual Event recognized as the 'Burning Man' of the East Coast.
                - Treffen (www.wave-gotik-treffen.de/english): The world's largest gathering for Goths takes place in Leipzig, Germany.
                - World Steam Expo (www.worldsteamexpo.com): Steampunk Exposition in Dearborn, Michigan.
                - Skin Two Rubber Ball (rubberball.skintwo.co.uk): One of the world's premiere events takes place in London, England.
                - German Fetish Ball  (www.german-fetish-ball.com): Berlin hosts a full weekend of extravagance & pure decadent desire.
                - Fetish Factory (www.fetishfactory.com): Celebrating their 17th Anniversary! Fetish weekend takes place in Florida.
                - ShibariCon (www.shibaricon.com): Dedicated to the art of rope bondage. Hosted in Chicago.
                - Camp Crucible (www.campcrucible.com): Leather Retreat Weekend hosted in Port Royal, MD.
                - International Mr. Leather (www.imrl.com): Gay Male Leather Weekend hosted in Chicago.

Fri 25th - Toxic (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus):  Club Orpheus hosts a monthly night of Hard Industrial.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 26th - Tokyo SHOCK (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Japanese Theme Dance & Fashion Night at Club Orpheus.
              - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - BlaXaturdays (Facebook): Goth/Industrial/80's at Ulana's in Philadelphia. $5 Cover / Age: 21 (+).
              - Club Femme (www.mzfawn.com): is hosted by Mistress Fawn in Glen Burnie.
              - DC Dungeon (Fetlife.com/groups/8660) Private Play Parties hosted in Rockville by BLP Ltd. See fet-group.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Peekaboo Pajama Party (southwest-va-socials.com): Southwest Va. Socials present couples play.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 27th - Studio 54 Party (S54.eventbrite.com): Presented by BLP Ltd. at Taboo Social Club. A Top 10 event for the local calendar.
              - Tribal Cafe (Facebook.com/DCTribalCafe): Live Fusion Belly Dance in Adams Morgan (6pm-9pm). $10 Cover.

Mon 28th - Memorial Day.

Wed 30th - Open Minded Events (openmindedevents.blogspot.com): Presents "Work Out" - all male play party.

TBD - Goth Prom (www.Facebook.com/TronikDC): One of DC's Greatest Traditions & a top ten for the annual calendar.
        - Drac's Ball Anniversary Celebration (DraculasBall.com): Philadelphia's Greatest Tradition, hosted by Dancing Ferret.
        - Queer PlayCon (www.QueerPlayCon.com): Hartford, Ct. hosts one of the nations largest conventions for Gay Fetish & BDSM.
        - DC 101 Chili Cook-off (www.dc101chilicookoff.com): Great bands, good beer, & all the chili you can handle.


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1st-24th - Artomatic (www.artomatic.org): DC's largest independent art exhibit. Runs through June 24th.

1st-3rd - N.Y. Fetish Marathon (nyfetishmarathon.com): New York's annual week of fetish & fantasy mayhem.
2nd-3rd - Vintage Virginia (across-the-way.com): The area's largest wine festival is held at Bull Run National Park.

Fri 1st - Fetish First Friday (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Orpheus hosts one of Baltimore's only fetish-theme goth nights.
           - Sex Dwarf (DJRobertDrake.com/Sexdwarf): Philly’s Premiere New Wave Dance Party at Fluid Nightclub. $5 Cover.
           - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
           - Crucible Newbie Night (www.the-crucible.com): The Black Rose & Crucible presents their monthly Dungeon 101.
           - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
           - Ian Black's SPANKtuary - Held downstairs at Club Risque (5921 Tacony Ave. Philadelphia, Pa). Doors at 9pm. $10.
           - Sugar Reception (sugartheshop.com): Baltimore's Premier Boutique hosts First Fridays in Hampden, Baltimore.
           - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
           - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
           - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
           - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 2nd  - Elektroschock (www.elektroschock.net): One of Baltimore's very best alternative dance nights.
             - Nu Fusion (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): An Underground Band Showcase at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
             - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
             - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
             - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
             - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
             - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Crucible Lifestyle (cruciblelifestyle.com): On-Premise Lifestyle Mixer hosted at the Crucible.
             - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
             - KINK Play Party (www.KinkThePlayParty.com) hosts its monthly play party for open minded women & Transfolk.
             - Code DC (www.codedc.com): For those into Latex, Leather, Uniform, Gear, & Fetish w/ a focus to the TNG Crowd.
             - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
             - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Mon 4th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.

Tue 5th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
             - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
             - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 6th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
              - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
              - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
              - DC Poly TNG (DCPolyTNG.org): Monthly meet-up for the polyamorous community 35 & under. Formally CPN TNG.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

7th-10th - Wicked Woods (wildwonderfulwickedwoods.com): Renaissance meets sensual desire in Darlington, MD. 
              - Gay Pride Festival (www.capitalpride.org): Internationally recognized festival celebrating gay culture for the DC area.

Thu 7th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
             - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
             - Gateway (BR.org): Monthly meeting hosted by the Black Rose at The Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW).
             - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 8th - Bound (dc.bound.org) is hosted at The Loft Warehouse:  411 New York Avenue.
            - Obscura (www.Facebook.com/Obscura): Classic Goth, Deathrock, & Darkwave at Club Orpheus.
            - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
            - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
            - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
            - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
            - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
            - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 9th - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
            - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
            - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
            - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
            - Torture Garden's Summer Ball (www.torturegarden.com): Presented by London's hottest fetish club.
            - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
            - The Aviary (TheAviaryPhilly.com): Monthly play party held at The Arts Garage in Philly (1533 Ridge Ave).
            - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
            - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
            - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
            - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
            - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
            - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 10th - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Social event held in/around Philly each month.
               - Phase I (525 8th. St. SE DC on Capitol Hill):  Hosts a special Drag 'King' Show.

Tues 12th - Dinner w/ Domme's (Fetlife.com): Offers a special Valentine Tribute at Thunder Grill in Union Station. Seating is 6pm.
                - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
                - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
                - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.
                - MAsT (www.mastwashington.org) holds a roundtable panel discussion following its monthly meet & munch.

Wed 13th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point. 
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 14th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

15th-17th - Convergence 18 (www.altgothic.com/c18buf): This year's gathering of the Gothic Culture will be in Buffalo, N.Y.
                - Anthrocon 2012 (www.anthrocon.org): Pittsburg hosts one of the nations largest events for Furries.

Fri 15th - Synthetik (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Exploring the Darker Side of Synth & Electronic Dance.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - FetFest Friday (TabuLife.com) A special crossover event presented at the Tabu Social Club in Baltimore.
             - Lifestyle Meet & Greet (CrucibleLifestyle.com) On-Premise Meet & Greet hosted at The Crucible.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - Code Kink Night (www.codedc.com): Special XXX Crucible Night for those into Latex, Leather, Gear, & Fetish.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 16th - Starscape Festival (www.StarscapeFestival.com): One of the region's largest & best Rave-Format Concert Festivals.
              - N-Code (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Videogaming Dance Party at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
              - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
              - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
              - DXS Rapture hosts their monthly play party at a discreet location in Virginia. See Groups for information...
              - Black Rose (www.br.org) Monthly open play Workshops hosted at The Crucible.
              - Women Rule Parties (Women-Rule-Parties.com): Maryland based group for dominant women and those who serve them.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Leather Pride Night (LeatherPrideNight.org): New York hosts the 29th installment of Leather Pride.
              - Spank DC (www.SpankDC.com):  All male/male spanking party 4pm-8pm upstairs at The Green Lantern (DC).
              - FIST (fetlife.com/groups): holds its monthly social at its Studio Playhouse in Baltimore. See groups for info.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.

Sun 17th - Father's Day - Folsom East (www.folsomstreeteast.org): New York's answer to the Folsom Street Festival in San Fran.

Mon 18th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
               - Your MAMA Munch (Fetlife.com/groups): Hosted by Mistress Lynne in Columbia for Dominant women & those who
                  serve them. Held in the Garden Room at Bertucci's in Columbia, Md. (7pm). RSVP is required.

Tue 19th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 20th - Summer Solstice.
                - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

21st-24th - Dark Odyssey's Fusion (www.darkodyssey.com): Driving from last year's success, Dark Odyssey returns with one of
                 the regions very best festival camp formats. See website for info.

Thu 21st - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
              - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
              - Fetish Thursday's w/ Baltimore TNG (Fetlife): Baltimore TNG takes over the Hustler Club in Baltimore.
              - Rope Bite Baltimore (fetlife.com/groups/20891) Dedicated to the art of Shibari & Rope Bondage - by Lochai.
              - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 22nd - In Memory of J.D.D.
             - Toxic (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus):  Club Orpheus hosts a monthly night of Hard Industrial.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

23rd-24th - National Capital Barbecue (www.bbqdc.com): Live Blues, great ribs, & a great afternoon. Not so good for vegans. ;-)
23rd-30th - Caribbean Fetish Festival (www.kinkevents.com): Fun in the sun, at the beautiful Caliente Resort.

Sat 23rd - Tokyo SHOCK (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Japanese Theme Dance & Fashion Night at Club Orpheus.
              - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
              - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
              - DC Dungeon (Fetlife.com/groups/8660) Private Play Parties hosted in Rockville by BLP Ltd. See fet-group.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
 
Sun 24th - Tribal Cafe (Facebook.com/DCTribalCafe): Live Fusion Belly Dance in Adams Morgan (6pm-9pm). $10 Cover.

Mon 25th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
                - Open Minded Events (openmindedevents.blogspot.com): Present "After Work" - all male play party.

Tue 26th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 27th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point.
                - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Hosts bi-monthly social event in/around Philly each month.
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 28th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

29th-1st - TES Fest (www.TESFest.org): The Eulenspiegel Society hosts their 40th anniversary in Piscataway, NJ.

Fri 29th - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 30th - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - BlaXaturdays (Facebook): Goth/Industrial/80's at Ulana's in Philadelphia. $5 Cover / Age: 21 (+).
              - Club Femme (www.mzfawn.com): is hosted by Mistress Fawn in Glen Burnie.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

TBD - Free Spirit Gathering (freespiritgathering.org): A family friendly gathering of Pagan intrigue in Darlington, MD.
        - Baltimore Gay Pride (www.BaltimorePride.org): Celebrating Gay Culture in Baltimore, Md.
        - Leather Cruise (www.leathercruise.com): "The Hunt for Red Bent Over" sets sail from Norfolk, Va.
        - Honfest (www.honfest.net): Oh hon', there's nothing else like it! Held in Hampden, it redefines kitschy (in a good way).

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Mon 2nd - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
Tue 3rd - DC TNG (DCTNG.com): Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
             - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
             - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 4th - Independence Day.

Thu 5th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
             - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
             - Gateway (BR.org): Monthly meeting hosted by the Black Rose at The Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW).
             - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 6th - Fetish First Friday (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Orpheus hosts one of Baltimore's only fetish-theme goth nights.
            - Sex Dwarf (DJRobertDrake.com/Sexdwarf): Philly’s Premiere New Wave Dance Party at Fluid Nightclub. $5 Cover.
            - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
            - Crucible Newbie Night (www.the-crucible.com): The Black Rose & Crucible presents their monthly Dungeon 101.
            - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
            - Ian Black's SPANKtuary - Held downstairs at Club Risque (5921 Tacony Ave. Philadelphia, Pa). Doors at 9pm. $10.
            - Sugar Reception (sugartheshop.com): Baltimore's Premier Boutique hosts First Fridays in Hampden, Baltimore.
            - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
            - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
            - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
            - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 7th  - Elektroschock (www.elektroschock.net): One of Baltimore's very best alternative dance nights.
             - Nu Fusion (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): An Underground Band Showcase at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
             - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
             - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
             - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
             - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
             - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Crucible Lifestyle (cruciblelifestyle.com): On-Premise Lifestyle Mixer hosted at the Crucible.
             - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
             - KINK Play Party (www.KinkThePlayParty.com) hosts its monthly play party for open minded women & Transfolk.
             - Code DC (www.codedc.com): For those into Latex, Leather, Uniform, Gear, & Fetish w/ a focus to the TNG Crowd.
             - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
             - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 8th - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Social event held in/around Philly each month.
             - Phase I (525 8th. St. SE DC on Capitol Hill):  Hosts a special Drag 'King' Show.

10th-16th - Starwood Festival (www.rosencomet.com/starwood): America's largest Pagan/Magic gathering is hosted in Pomeroy, Ohio.

Tues 10th - Dinner w/ Domme's (Fetlife.com): Offers a special Valentine Tribute at Thunder Grill in Union Station. Seating is 6pm.
                - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
                - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
                - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.
                - MAsT (www.mastwashington.org) holds a roundtable panel discussion following its monthly meet & munch.

Wed 11th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point. 
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

12th-15th - Naughty in N'awlins (www.neworleansinnovember.com): What better place to go & be bad?
                - Trans Campout (www.TransCampout.org): A trans-oriented sex-positive kink event at Long Fork Retreat, West Va.
                - International Deaf Leather (www.internationaldeafleather.org): This year's conference is hosted in Denver.

Thu 12th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
              - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
              - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 13th - Bound (dc.bound.org) is hosted at The Loft Warehouse:  411 New York Avenue.
             - Obscura (www.Facebook.com/Obscura): Classic Goth, Deathrock, & Darkwave at Club Orpheus.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 14th - Bastille Day - French Maid Races (www.lenfantcafe.com): Outrageous Block Party hosted by Cafe L'Enfant.
              - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
              - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
              - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - The Aviary (TheAviaryPhilly.com): Monthly play party held at The Arts Garage in Philly (1533 Ridge Ave).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu 8th Anniversary (www.TabuLife.com): Tabu Social Club celebrates 8 years in operation! Hosted in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Mon 16th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
               - Your MAMA Munch (Fetlife.com/groups): Hosted by Mistress Lynne in Columbia for Dominant women & those who
                  serve them. Held in the Garden Room at Bertucci's in Columbia, Md. (7pm). RSVP is required.

Tue 17th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 18th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
               - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
               - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
               - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 19th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Fetish Thursday's w/ Baltimore TNG (Fetlife): Baltimore TNG takes over the Hustler Club in Baltimore.
               - Rope Bite Baltimore (fetlife.com/groups/20891) Dedicated to the art of Shibari & Rope Bondage - by Lochai.
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

20th-22nd - Transformus (www.transformus.com): North Carolina hosts one of the East Coast's most recognized burner weekends.
                - Swingfest (www.Swingfest.com): One of the Nation's largest Swinger Conventions moves to Miami, Fla.
                - Sizzlin' Summer Celebration (southwest-va-socials.com): Southwest Va. Socials present a special 2 day event.
                - Artscape (artscape.org): One of America's largest free arts festivals takes place in Baltimore, Md.

Fri 20th - Synthetik (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Exploring the Darker Side of Synth & Electronic Dance.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - FetFest Friday (TabuLife.com) A special crossover event presented at the Tabu Social Club in Baltimore.
             - Lifestyle Meet & Greet (CrucibleLifestyle.com) On-Premise Meet & Greet hosted at The Crucible.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - Code Kink Night (www.codedc.com): Special XXX Crucible Night for those into Latex, Leather, Gear, & Fetish.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 21st - N-Code (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Videogaming Dance Party at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
             - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
             - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
             - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
             - DXS Rapture hosts their monthly play party at a discreet location in Virginia. See Groups for information...
             - Black Rose (www.br.org) Monthly open play Workshops hosted at The Crucible.
             - Women Rule Parties (Women-Rule-Parties.com): Maryland based group for dominant women and those who serve them.
             - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
             - Spank DC (www.SpankDC.com):  All male/male spanking party 4pm-8pm upstairs at The Green Lantern (DC).
             - FIST (fetlife.com/groups): holds its monthly social at its Studio Playhouse in Baltimore. See groups for info.
             - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
             - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.

Mon 23rd - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.

Tue 24th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 25th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point.
                - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Hosts bi-monthly social event in/around Philly each month.
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 26th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

27th-29th - Faerie Worlds (www.faerieworlds.com): One of the nation's largest & most elaborate festivals dedicated to fantasy!
                - Otakon (www.otakon.com): Held at The Baltimore Convention Center, Otakon covers Anime, Manga, & Asian Pop Culture.
                - Tampa Bay Escapes (TampaBayEscapes.com): Hotel takeover in beautiful Tampa Bay. This event always sells out!

Fri 27th - Toxic (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus):  Club Orpheus hosts a monthly night of Hard Industrial.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 28th - Tokyo SHOCK (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Japanese Theme Dance & Fashion Night at Club Orpheus.
              - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - BlaXaturdays (Facebook): Goth/Industrial/80's at Ulana's in Philadelphia. $5 Cover / Age: 21 (+).
              - Club Femme (www.mzfawn.com): is hosted by Mistress Fawn in Glen Burnie.
              - DC Dungeon (Fetlife.com/groups/8660) Private Play Parties hosted in Rockville by BLP Ltd. See fet-group.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 29th - Tribal Cafe (Facebook.com/DCTribalCafe): Live Fusion Belly Dance in Adams Morgan (6pm-9pm). $10 Cover.
Mon 30th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
Tue 31st - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
              - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
              - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

TBD - Pex Summer Festival (www.pexsummerfestival.com): An experiment in joyful expression through music & art. 
        - Capital Fringe Festival (www.capfringe.org): Dedicated to risk taking & independent performing arts.
        - World Polyamory Conference (www.WorldPolyamoryAssociation.org): Taking place in Northern California.
        - Floyd Fandango Beer & Wine Fest (across-the-way.com): The region's largest beer & wine festival at Bull Run Park.

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1st-12th - Pennsic (www.PennsicWar.org): The nation's largest gathering for live action medieval war games. But actually, it represents
so much more. There are references for it (i.e. Burning Man), but it really stands as an entity all to its own. Rick & The Metro camp w/
Die Fledermaus & hosts one of the largest parties for the whole event. 

3rd-5th - GlamourCon Chicago (www.glamourcon.com): Celebrating the art of Pin-up & Glamour - past, present, & future.
            - Floating World (www.thefloatingworld.org): Pansexual Inter-Organizational Convention taking place in Edison, N.J.
            - Fetish-Con (www.fetishcon.com): Tampa, Fla. hosts one of the nations largest fetish conventions.
            - Montreal International Kink Festival (www.kinkyfestival.com): See website for more info.
            - Fires of Venus (FiresofVenus.com): A sensual gathering of pagan rites at Darlington, MD.
            - Sigma's 10th Annual Perverted Picnic (www.sigmadc.org): Cum play outside with all the bad boys!

Wed 1st - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
              - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
              - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
              - DC Poly TNG (DCPolyTNG.org): Monthly meet-up for the polyamorous community 35 & under. Formally CPN TNG.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 2nd - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
             - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
             - Gateway (BR.org): Monthly meeting hosted by the Black Rose at The Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW).
             - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 3rd - Fetish First Friday (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Orpheus hosts one of Baltimore's only fetish-theme goth nights.
           - Cryfest: The Cure vs. Smiths (Facebook): Hosted by The Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW DC). Doors at 9:30pm.
           - Sex Dwarf (DJRobertDrake.com/Sexdwarf): Philly’s Premiere New Wave Dance Party at Fluid Nightclub. $5 Cover.
           - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
           - Crucible Newbie Night (www.the-crucible.com): The Black Rose & Crucible presents their monthly Dungeon 101.
           - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
           - Ian Black's SPANKtuary - Held downstairs at Club Risque (5921 Tacony Ave. Philadelphia, Pa). Doors at 9pm. $10.
           - Sugar Reception (sugartheshop.com): Baltimore's Premier Boutique hosts First Fridays in Hampden, Baltimore.
           - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
           - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
           - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
           - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 4th  - Elektroschock (www.elektroschock.net): One of Baltimore's very best alternative dance nights.
             - Nu Fusion (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): An Underground Band Showcase at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
             - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
             - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Crucible Lifestyle (cruciblelifestyle.com): On-Premise Lifestyle Mixer hosted at the Crucible.
             - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
             - KINK Play Party (www.KinkThePlayParty.com) hosts its monthly play party for open minded women & Transfolk.
             - Code DC (www.codedc.com): For those into Latex, Leather, Uniform, Gear, & Fetish w/ a focus to the TNG Crowd.
             - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
             - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Mon 6th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.

Tue 7th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
             - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
             - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 8th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
              - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
              - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point. 
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 9th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
             - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
             - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

10th-12th - Philadelphia Tattoo Artist Convention (www.TattooedKingPin.com): Hosted at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
                - Fetish Fair Flea Market (www.nelaonline.org): Province is host to one of the east coast's BIGGEST events for vending.
                - Poly Living Conference (LovingMore.com):  Bringing together people who love more. Hosted in Philadelphia.

Fri 10th - Bound (dc.bound.org) is hosted at The Loft Warehouse:  411 New York Avenue.
             - Obscura (www.Facebook.com/Obscura): Classic Goth, Deathrock, & Darkwave at Club Orpheus.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 11th - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
              - Dub 101 Richmond (Facebook): Selling out in city after city, Dub 101 takes its show to Richmond.
              - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
              - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
              - The Aviary (TheAviaryPhilly.com): Monthly play party held at The Arts Garage in Philly (1533 Ridge Ave).
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 12 - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Social event held in/around Philly each month.
           - Phase I (525 8th. St. SE DC on Capitol Hill):  Hosts a special Drag 'King' Show.

Tues 14th - Valentine's Day.
                - Dinner w/ Domme's (Fetlife.com): Offers a special Valentine Tribute at Thunder Grill in Union Station. Seating is 6pm.
                - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
                - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
                - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.
                - MAsT (www.mastwashington.org) holds a roundtable panel discussion following its monthly meet & munch.

Wed 15th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
               - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
               - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
               - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

16th-19th - Black Beat (www.blackbeatinc.org): Focused on "Black Expressions & Alternative Tastes." Meets in Washington, DC.

Thu 16th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Rope Bite Baltimore (fetlife.com/groups/20891) Dedicated to the art of Shibari & Rope Bondage - by Lochai.

Fri 17th - Synthetik (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Exploring the Darker Side of Synth & Electronic Dance.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Lifestyle Meet & Greet (CrucibleLifestyle.com) On-Premise Meet & Greet hosted at The Crucible.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - Code Kink Night (www.codedc.com): Special XXX Crucible Night for those into Latex, Leather, Gear, & Fetish.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 18th - N-Code (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Videogaming Dance Party at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
             - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
             - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
             - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
             - DXS Rapture hosts their monthly play party at a discreet location in Virginia. See Groups for information...
             - Black Rose (www.br.org) Monthly open play Workshops hosted at The Crucible.
             - Women Rule Parties (Women-Rule-Parties.com): Maryland based group for dominant women and those who serve them.
             - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
             - Spank DC (www.SpankDC.com):  All male/male spanking party 4pm-8pm upstairs at The Green Lantern (DC).
             - FIST (fetlife.com/groups): holds its monthly social at its Studio Playhouse in Baltimore. See groups for info.
             - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
             - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.

Tues 21st - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 22nd - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point.
                - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Hosts bi-monthly social event in/around Philly each month.
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 23rd - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 24th - Toxic (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus):  Club Orpheus hosts a monthly night of Hard Industrial.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

25th-26th - Opening Weekend for Maryland Renaissance Festival (www.RennFest.com): Coolest thing since Disneyland.
                  Runs from end of August to mid-October. See website for theme based festivals on select weekends.

Sat 25th - BlaXaturdays (Facebook): Goth/Industrial/80's at Ulana's in Philadelphia. $5 Cover / Age: 21 (+).
              - Tokyo SHOCK (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Japanese Theme Dance & Fashion Night at Club Orpheus.
              - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
              - DC Dungeon (Fetlife.com/groups/8660) Private Play Parties hosted in Rockville by BLP Ltd. See fet-group.
              - Club Femme (www.mzfawn.com): is hosted by Mistress Fawn in Glen Burnie.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 26th - Tribal Cafe (Facebook.com/DCTribalCafe): Live Fusion Belly Dance in Adams Morgan (6pm-9pm). $10 Cover.

Mon 27th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
Tue 28th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 29th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

TBD - Libertine Ball (Libertineball.wordpress.com): Passional hosts Philly's premier fetish ball at Shampoo Night Club.
        - SMB-XVII (www.DCSMB.com): hosted by Bound at The Loft Warehouse, NE DC.

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Maryland Renaissance Festival (www.RennFest.com): Coolest thing since Walt Disney built Disneyland. Runs from end of August to mid-October. See website for theme based festivals on select weekends.

1st-3rd - Labor Day Weekend.
            - DragonCon (www.dragoncon.org): Labor Day Weekend hosts the nation's largest fantasy convention in Atlanta, Ga.
            - Burning Man (www.burningman.com): Annual gathering of an alternate reality like no other. Runs Aug 27th - Sept 3rd.
            - HorrorFind (www.HorrorFindWeekend.com): Weekend Horror Festival featuring signings, screenings, vending, & more.
            - Fet-Fest (www.Fetfest.com): New Gathering for the East Coast Kink Culture.
            - Montreal Fetish Weekend (www.fetishweekend.com): One of the true highlights for the international alternative calendar.
            - Master/slave Conference (www.MasterSlaveConference.org): a pansexual gathering of the BDSM scene.
            - Southern Decadence (www.southerndecadence.com): a celebration of gay life, music, & culture.
            - Virginia Scottish Games (www.VaScottishGames.org): Celebrating the celtic heritage in Great Plains, Va.
            - DC Blues Festival (www.dcblues.org): National Talent right in the Nation's Capitol.

Sat 1st  - Elektroschock (www.elektroschock.net): One of Baltimore's very best alternative dance nights.
             - Nu Fusion (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): An Underground Band Showcase at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
             - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
             - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
             - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
             - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Crucible Lifestyle (cruciblelifestyle.com): On-Premise Lifestyle Mixer hosted at the Crucible.
             - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
             - KINK Play Party (www.KinkThePlayParty.com) hosts its monthly play party for open minded women & Transfolk.
             - Code DC (www.codedc.com): For those into Latex, Leather, Uniform, Gear, & Fetish w/ a focus to the TNG Crowd.
             - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
             - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Mon 3rd - Labor Day.

Tue 4th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
             - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
             - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 5th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
              - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
              - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
              - DC Poly TNG (DCPolyTNG.org): Monthly meet-up for the polyamorous community 35 & under. Formally CPN TNG.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 6th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
             - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
             - Gateway (BR.org): Monthly meeting hosted by the Black Rose at The Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW).
             - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

7th-9th - Comicon (BaltimoreComicCon.com): Annual gathering for comic enthusiasts (at the Baltimore Convention Center).
            - Couples Fest, Key West (www.couplesfest.com): From the prducers "Naughty in N'awlins." Just don't forget the lotion!

Fri 7th - Fetish First Friday (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Orpheus hosts one of Baltimore's only fetish-theme goth nights.
            - Sex Dwarf (DJRobertDrake.com/Sexdwarf): Philly’s Premiere New Wave Dance Party at Fluid Nightclub. $5 Cover.
            - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
            - Crucible Newbie Night (www.the-crucible.com): The Black Rose & Crucible presents their monthly Dungeon 101.
            - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
            - Ian Black's SPANKtuary - Held downstairs at Club Risque (5921 Tacony Ave. Philadelphia, Pa). Doors at 9pm. $10.
            - Sugar Reception (sugartheshop.com): Baltimore's Premier Boutique hosts First Fridays in Hampden, Baltimore.
            - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
            - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
            - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
            - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 8th - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
            - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
            - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
            - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
            - The Aviary (TheAviaryPhilly.com): Monthly play party held at The Arts Garage in Philly (1533 Ridge Ave).
            - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
            - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
            - Tabu 8th Anniversary (www.TabuLife.com): Tabu Social Club celebrates 8 years in operation! Hosted in Catonsville, MD.
            - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
            - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
            - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
            - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 9th - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Social event held in/around Philly each month.
             - Phase I (525 8th. St. SE DC on Capitol Hill):  Hosts a special Drag 'King' Show.

Tues 11 - Day of Remembrance (9/11).
             - Dinner w/ Domme's (Fetlife.com): Offers a special Valentine Tribute at Thunder Grill in Union Station. Seating is 6pm.
             - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
             - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
             - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.
             - MAsT (www.mastwashington.org) holds a roundtable panel discussion following its monthly meet & munch.

12th-17th - Dark Odyssey's Summer Camp (www.DarkOdyssey.com): Hosted at Darlington, MD.

Wed 12th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point. 
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 13th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
              - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
              - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 14th - Bound (dc.bound.org) is hosted at The Loft Warehouse:  411 New York Avenue.
             - Obscura (www.Facebook.com/Obscura): Classic Goth, Deathrock, & Darkwave at Club Orpheus.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

15th-16th - Small Press Expo (www.spxpo.com): North America’s Premiere Independent Cartooning & Comic Arts Festival.

Sat 15th - N-Code (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Videogaming Dance Party at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
             - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
             - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
             - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
             - DXS Rapture hosts their monthly play party at a discreet location in Virginia. See Groups for information...
             - Black Rose (www.br.org) Monthly open play Workshops hosted at The Crucible.
             - Women Rule Parties (Women-Rule-Parties.com): Maryland based group for dominant women and those who serve them.
             - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
             - Spank DC (www.SpankDC.com):  All male/male spanking party 4pm-8pm upstairs at The Green Lantern (DC).
             - FIST (fetlife.com/groups): holds its monthly social at its Studio Playhouse in Baltimore. See groups for info.
             - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
             - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.

Mon 17th - Rosh Hashanah: Jewish New Year begins at Sundown on Sun.
               - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
               - Your MAMA Munch (Fetlife.com/groups): Hosted by Mistress Lynne in Columbia for Dominant women & those who
                  serve them. Held in the Garden Room at Bertucci's in Columbia, Md. (7pm). RSVP is required.

Tue 18th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 19th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
               - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
               - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
               - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 20th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Fetish Thursday's w/ Baltimore TNG (Fetlife): Baltimore TNG takes over the Hustler Club in Baltimore.
               - Rope Bite Baltimore (fetlife.com/groups/20891) Dedicated to the art of Shibari & Rope Bondage - by Lochai.
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 21st - Synthetik (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Exploring the Darker Side of Synth & Electronic Dance.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - FetFest Friday (TabuLife.com) A special crossover event presented at the Tabu Social Club in Baltimore.
             - Lifestyle Meet & Greet (CrucibleLifestyle.com) On-Premise Meet & Greet hosted at The Crucible.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - Code Kink Night (www.codedc.com): Special XXX Crucible Night for those into Latex, Leather, Gear, & Fetish.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 22nd - Fall Equinox.
              - Tokyo SHOCK (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Japanese Theme Dance & Fashion Night at Club Orpheus.
              - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
              - DC Dungeon (Fetlife.com/groups/8660) Private Play Parties hosted in Rockville by BLP Ltd. See fet-group.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 23rd - Folsom Street Fair (www.folsomstreetfair.com): San Francisco's nationally recognized Street Fair.
Mon 24th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.

Tue 25th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 26th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point.
                - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Hosts bi-monthly social event in/around Philly each month.
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

27th-30th - Rope Weekend (TheRopeCamp.com): And entire weekend dedicated to shibari. Hosted in Darlington, Md.
                - Mates Leather Weekend (www.matesleatherweekend.com): Gay Male Leather & Fetish Weekend in Provincetown, Mass.

Thu 27th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 28th - Toxic (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus):  Club Orpheus hosts a monthly night of Hard Industrial.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 29th - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - BlaXaturdays (Facebook): Goth/Industrial/80's at Ulana's in Philadelphia. $5 Cover / Age: 21 (+).
              - Club Femme (www.mzfawn.com): is hosted by Mistress Fawn in Glen Burnie.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 30th - Tribal Cafe (Facebook.com/DCTribalCafe): Live Fusion Belly Dance in Adams Morgan (6pm-9pm). $10 Cover.

TBD - Goddess Ball (www.EntreNousDC.com): Presented by Entre Nous at their new location. See website for details.
        - Virginia Wine Festival (across-the-way.com): Ranked as one of the top 10 wine festivals nationwide.

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1st-7th - Goth Cruise & Masquerade Ball (www.GothicCruise.com): Featuring DJ's, Bands, & Culture. Hosted by Carpe Nocturne.
5th-7th - Columbus Day Weekend - Playa del Fuego (playadelfuego.org): The 'Burning Man' of the East Coast presented bi-annually.

Sun 7th - DC Fetish Ball (DCFetishBall.com): A Top Event for the Annual Calendar! The DC Fetish Ball brings a new level of opulence,
               elegance, & erotic intrigue to the DC area. Indeed, this year's affair is expected to be an event of unparalleled proportion.
               Presented by Richard A.D. & The Metro Underground. Hosted at Ultra Bar.

Mon 8th - Columbus Day (Federal & Bank Holiday).
Tues 9th - Dinner w/ Domme's (Fetlife.com): Offers a special Valentine Tribute at Thunder Grill in Union Station. Seating is 6pm.
              - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
              - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
              - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.
              - MAsT (www.mastwashington.org) holds a roundtable panel discussion following its monthly meet & munch.

Wed 10th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point. 
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 11th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
              - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
              - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 12th - Bound (dc.bound.org) is hosted at The Loft Warehouse:  411 New York Avenue.
             - Obscura (www.Facebook.com/Obscura): Classic Goth, Deathrock, & Darkwave at Club Orpheus.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 13th - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
              - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
              - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
              - The Aviary (TheAviaryPhilly.com): Monthly play party held at The Arts Garage in Philly (1533 Ridge Ave).
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 14th - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Social event held in/around Philly each month.
               - Phase I (525 8th. St. SE DC on Capitol Hill):  Hosts a special Drag 'King' Show.

Tues 16th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
                - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
                - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 17th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
               - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
               - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
               - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 18th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Rope Bite Baltimore (fetlife.com/groups/20891) Dedicated to the art of Shibari & Rope Bondage - by Lochai.

19th-31st - Festival of the Dead (festivalofthedead.com): Salem, Mass. hosts one of the most evolved Halloween bash's anywhere.
               - Fantasy Fest (www.FantasyFest.net): Key West, Fla. hosts one of the nations largest gatherings for fanciful debauchery!

Fri 19th - Synthetik (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Exploring the Darker Side of Synth & Electronic Dance.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Lifestyle Meet & Greet (CrucibleLifestyle.com) On-Premise Meet & Greet hosted at The Crucible.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - Code Kink Night (www.codedc.com): Special XXX Crucible Night for those into Latex, Leather, Gear, & Fetish.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 20th - International Gold Cup (www.vagoldcup.com): The running of Virginia's steeplechase takes place in Great Meadows.
             - N-Code (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Videogaming Dance Party at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
             - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
             - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
             - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
             - DXS Rapture hosts their monthly play party at a discreet location in Virginia. See Groups for information...
             - Black Rose (www.br.org) Monthly open play Workshops hosted at The Crucible.
             - Women Rule Parties (Women-Rule-Parties.com): Maryland based group for dominant women and those who serve them.
             - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
             - Spank DC (www.SpankDC.com):  All male/male spanking party 4pm-8pm upstairs at The Green Lantern (DC).
             - FIST (fetlife.com/groups): holds its monthly social at its Studio Playhouse in Baltimore. See groups for info.
             - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
             - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.

Sun 21st - In Memory of Jean D.D.

Tues 23rd - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
                - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
                - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 24th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
                - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
                - Hump Day Happy Hour (Fetlife.com/groups/2248): Hosted by Baltimore TNG @ Shucker's in Fells Point.
                - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Hosts bi-monthly social event in/around Philly each month.
                - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 25th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
               - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
               - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

26th-28th - Steamcon IV (www.steamcon.org): The West Coast's 4th Annual Steampunk Conventions is hosted in Bellevue, Wa.
                - UtopianCon (www.utopiacon.com): An eclectic mix of Faerie, Gothic, Pirate, Medieval, Steampunk, Gaming, & more!
                - Tower of Terror (www.vafriendsonline.com): Halloween Swinger Gathering in Hampton Roads, VA.

Fri 26th - Toxic (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus):  Club Orpheus hosts a monthly night of Hard Industrial.
             - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
             - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
             - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 27th - BlaXaturdays (Facebook): Goth/Industrial/80's at Ulana's in Philadelphia. $5 Cover / Age: 21 (+).
              - Tokyo SHOCK (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Japanese Theme Dance & Fashion Night at Club Orpheus.
              - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
              - DC Dungeon (Fetlife.com/groups/8660) Private Play Parties hosted in Rockville by BLP Ltd. See fet-group.
              - Club Femme (www.mzfawn.com): is hosted by Mistress Fawn in Glen Burnie.
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 28th - Tribal Cafe (Facebook.com/DCTribalCafe): Live Fusion Belly Dance in Adams Morgan (6pm-9pm). $10 Cover.

Mon 29th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.
Tue 30th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
               - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
               - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.
               - DC High Heel Race (WashPost): One of the region's biggest traditions, & an event not to be missed (for everyone)!
                 Takes place the Tuesday before Halloween by 17th & Q St. NW DC. Crowds begin at 7pm. Now in its 25th year!

Sat 27th - SMack! Fetish Ball (www.smack-fetish.com): Annual Halloween Ball in New York presented by Xris SMack.
              - Fetish & Fantasy Ball (www.halloweenball.com): Las Vegas hosts one of the nation's most extravagant events anywhere.
              - Bondage Ball (www.bondageball.com): Hosted in Los Angeles & featuring nationally recognized talent.
              - Torture Garden Halloween Weekend (www.torturegarden.com): Presented by London's hottest fetish club.

Wed 31st - Halloween!
               - Drac's Ball / Nocturn (www.draculasball.com) is held at Shampoo Nightclub in Philly (Willow between 7th & 8th).
               - Endless Night Vampire Ball (www.endlessnight.com): Scheduled every Halloween in New Orleans.
               - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
               - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

TBD - TRONIK Presents "SPOOKY!" (tronikdc.com): One of DC's greatest traditions for the Goth/Alt/Industrial music set.

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Thu 1st - All Saints Day.
             - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
             - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
             - Gateway (BR.org): Monthly meeting hosted by the Black Rose at The Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW).
             - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 2nd - Fetish First Friday (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): Orpheus hosts one of Baltimore's only fetish-theme goth nights.
            - Sex Dwarf (DJRobertDrake.com/Sexdwarf): Philly’s Premiere New Wave Dance Party at Fluid Nightclub. $5 Cover.
            - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
            - Crucible Newbie Night (www.the-crucible.com): The Black Rose & Crucible presents their monthly Dungeon 101.
            - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
            - Ian Black's SPANKtuary - Held downstairs at Club Risque (5921 Tacony Ave. Philadelphia, Pa). Doors at 9pm. $10.
            - Sugar Reception (sugartheshop.com): Baltimore's Premier Boutique hosts First Fridays in Hampden, Baltimore.
            - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
            - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
            - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
            - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 3rd  - Elektroschock (www.elektroschock.net): One of Baltimore's very best alternative dance nights.
             - Nu Fusion (www.Facebook.com/ClubOrpheus): An Underground Band Showcase at Baltimore's Club Orpheus.
             - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
             - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
             - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
             - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
             - Crucible Lifestyle (cruciblelifestyle.com): On-Premise Lifestyle Mixer hosted at the Crucible.
             - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
             - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
             - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
             - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
             - KINK Play Party (www.KinkThePlayParty.com) hosts its monthly play party for open minded women & Transfolk.
             - Code DC (www.codedc.com): For those into Latex, Leather, Uniform, Gear, & Fetish w/ a focus to the TNG Crowd.
             - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
             - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

3rd-10th - Kink in the Caribbean (www.kinkevents.com): Internationally recognized event, hosted at the Caliente Resorts.

Sun 4th - Daylight Savings (Fall Forward 1 Hour at 2am Saturday Night)

Mon 5th - Sacrosanct (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Goth/Industrial/Power Noise at Fallout (117 N. 18th St) in Richmond.

Tue 6th - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
             - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
             - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.

Wed 7th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
              - Generations (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Spinning the best of 3 decades! At Richmond's Fallout  (117 N. 18th St).
              - B.E.S.S. (www.BESS-Md.org) holds its Educational Series at the BWI Ramada. See website for schedule.
              - DC Poly TNG (DCPolyTNG.org): Monthly meet-up for the polyamorous community 35 & under. Formally CPN TNG.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Thu 8th - Deja Vu at Chief Ike's (www.Facebook.com/DejaVu): 80's dance night hosted by the Angel & Resurrection.
             - Grinder (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): Hard Industrial & EBM at Fallout in Richmond (117 N. 18th St).
             - Dark Odyssey holds a Meet & Greet Happy Hour at Dupont Italian Kitchen (17th St. NW DC) from 6:30 to 10pm.

Fri 9th - Bound (dc.bound.org) is hosted at The Loft Warehouse:  411 New York Avenue.
            - Obscura (www.Facebook.com/Obscura): Classic Goth, Deathrock, & Darkwave at Club Orpheus.
            - Liberation Dance Party (www.liberationdanceparty.com): Eclectic mix of music at DC9. Doors open at 9pm ($6 cover).
            - Richmond's Fetish Fridays (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at club Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
            - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle social & play party hosted on-premise in Catonsville, MD.
            - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
            - Frisky Fridays (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): The Pleasure Garden Club hosts one of Philly's finest lifestyle parties.
            - TOWN (www.towndc.com): nightly drag shows start at 10pm. Located at 2009 8th St. NW DC.

Sat 10th - Midnight (www.dcmidnight.com) DC's longest running Sat. Goth night at The Meeting Place at 1707 L St. NW DC.
              - Black Saturdays (Facebook): Philly's Goth-Industrial night at Ulana's (2nd & Bainbridge). $5 Cover.
              - No 1 Spins Alone (www.no1spinsalone.com): Fire practice, poi, & gathering for local burners. See link for locations.
              - Transylvanian Concubines (www.trannyconcubines.com): Midnight Showings for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
              - The Aviary (TheAviaryPhilly.com): Monthly play party held at The Arts Garage in Philly (1533 Ridge Ave).
              - Sado Saturday (www.subcultserver.com/fallout): at Richmond's premier underground club, Fallout (117 N. 18th St).
              - Entre Nous (www.EntreNousDC.com): Meet & Greet hosted at their new location. See website for details.
              - Tabu Social Club (www.TabuLife.com): Lifestyle Social & Play Party hosted On-Premise in Catonsville, MD.
              - The Private Affair (www.ThePrivateAffair.com): Lifestyle social play party hosted on-premise in Northeast MD.
              - Pleasure Garden Club (www.thepleasuregardenclub.com): Couples Party in Philly's coolest underground club.
              - Ziegfelds (www.ziegfelds.com) presents DC's Biggest & Best Drag Show (11pm). Performances actually run Fri & Sat.
              - Sigma (www.sigmadc.org) holds open play at its on-site dungeon.

Sun 11th - Veteran's Day.
               - Philly Polyamorists (www.meetup.com/phillypoly): Social event held in/around Philly each month.
               - Phase I (525 8th. St. SE DC on Capitol Hill):  Hosts a special Drag 'King' Show.

12tt-19th - Desire Dreamfest (Playcate.com): Week long Swinger Conference, hosted in Cancun by Placate Couples. 

Tues 13th - Dinner w/ Domme's (Fetlife.com): Offers a special Valentine Tribute at Thunder Grill in Union Station. Seating is 6pm.
                - DC TNG (DCTNG.com) Weekly Happy Hour at The Spot in Dupont (1214 18th St. NW DC) from 6pm-10ish.
                - FREAK (Fetlife.com/groups/15701): meets for its weekly happy hour at Guido's in Frederick (543 N. Market St).
                - Black Rose (BR.org) holds BDSM classes at the Phoenix Park Hotel (520 N.Capitol St. NW DC). Meet & greet is prior.
                - MAsT (www.mastwashington.org) holds a roundtable panel discussion following its monthly meet & munch.

Wed 14th - Nocturne (www.dancingferret.com): Philly's best Goth/Industrial night is hosted at Club Shampoo. See Clubs.
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