All 50 states · East Coast roots, nationwide reach
One directory for planning—coverage in all 50 states plus more regions we list: conventions and parties by state, the monthly calendar, education articles, vendors, and play-space listings. Pick a doorway below—every card opens a full hub.
Weekends, conferences, and hotel takeovers—sorted by date with indoor/outdoor filters.
Clubs, rentals, and education-first venues—always confirm rules and vetting with the space.
Safety frameworks, negotiation, and community norms in plain language.
Makers and shops you might meet at cons—filter by craft and specialty.
On the calendar
A slice of what's next—swipe on your phone, then use the full calendar or state pages to go deeper.
Portland Leather Alliance’s flagship three-day conference (April 3–5, 2026): 50+ classes, huge vendor mall, performances, and a large equipped dungeon at the Portland Expo Center, plus host hotels and shuttle service. Pre-registration only—no at-door sales.
Hotel Take-Over! With Pool! Edgy, hot and beautiful erotic art featuring performances from aerial dance to burlesque, unique shopping, classes in art/dance/sex ed, and ASL interpreters available all weekend.
April 16–19, 2026 in Austin: four days of BDSM and leather education, Texas leather title contests, vendor market, community parties, and panels—tickets via Eventeny; Holiday Inn Austin Midtown and Austin Eagle often anchor the weekend (confirm on site).
SELF is Atlanta’s Southeast Leather Fest—four days of education, fundraising, and social programming from a domestic nonprofit: workshops, optional intensives, Friday/Saturday contests, BootBlack Academy, SELF LIVE remote access, and community tracks like SELF Connections.
IMsLBB 2026 is the International Ms. Leather & International Ms. Bootblack contest weekend in Piscataway, NJ with a full hotel takeover, community programming, and contests.
THE Beltane Apr 29-May 3, 2026 in Darlington, MD featuring big poles festooned with ribbons, naked revelry, bonfire activities, and a 10,000 sq ft sex-positive dungeon.
Beyond Leather is an all-inclusive premier 4-day educational BDSM kinky fetish event featuring 55+ workshops from presenters nationwide. Attendees come to explore, learn, play, socialize and have fun in a safe environment. The event includes the International Power Exchange® Contest and provides 27,000 square feet of dedicated space across multiple venues.
Four-day Sacramento leather weekend with regional contests (including Northwest Master/slave, Bootblack, and Person of Leather tracks), hotel-package style registration, and open registration on northwestleathercelebration.com.
Portland Leather Alliance’s flagship three-day conference (April 3–5, 2026): 50+ classes, huge vendor mall, performances, and a large equipped dungeon at the Portland Expo Center, plus host hotels and shuttle service. Pre-registration only—no at-door sales.
Hotel Take-Over! With Pool! Edgy, hot and beautiful erotic art featuring performances from aerial dance to burlesque, unique shopping, classes in art/dance/sex ed, and ASL interpreters available all weekend.
April 16–19, 2026 in Austin: four days of BDSM and leather education, Texas leather title contests, vendor market, community parties, and panels—tickets via Eventeny; Holiday Inn Austin Midtown and Austin Eagle often anchor the weekend (confirm on site).
SELF is Atlanta’s Southeast Leather Fest—four days of education, fundraising, and social programming from a domestic nonprofit: workshops, optional intensives, Friday/Saturday contests, BootBlack Academy, SELF LIVE remote access, and community tracks like SELF Connections.
IMsLBB 2026 is the International Ms. Leather & International Ms. Bootblack contest weekend in Piscataway, NJ with a full hotel takeover, community programming, and contests.
THE Beltane Apr 29-May 3, 2026 in Darlington, MD featuring big poles festooned with ribbons, naked revelry, bonfire activities, and a 10,000 sq ft sex-positive dungeon.
Beyond Leather is an all-inclusive premier 4-day educational BDSM kinky fetish event featuring 55+ workshops from presenters nationwide. Attendees come to explore, learn, play, socialize and have fun in a safe environment. The event includes the International Power Exchange® Contest and provides 27,000 square feet of dedicated space across multiple venues.
Four-day Sacramento leather weekend with regional contests (including Northwest Master/slave, Bootblack, and Person of Leather tracks), hotel-package style registration, and open registration on northwestleathercelebration.com.
Venues
Sample listings from the directory—not endorsements. Confirm membership, hours, and house rules on each venue's site before you go. Browse by region on state hubs.
Anchorage-area BDSM and kink community with a private club space—membership paths, vetting, and recurring social and play programming described on the official site.
Arcadia Collective operates The Mothership—a Detroit-area LGBTQ+ community hub with a stocked BDSM dungeon, rope education (Michigan Happy Knots), Deviations Detroit play parties, drag and charity events, and sober house rules.
Welcome to The Ascend Hudson Valley Community - A nurturing space for consenting adults in the kink and alternative lifestyle community. We foster a risk-aware, consensual kink (RACK) community in the Hudson Valley.
Baltimore Playhouse has been Charm City's premier kink destination since 1997. 12,000 sq ft—the largest play space of its kind in the US. 3010 Washington Blvd. Alcohol-free, drug-free, 250-attendee cap. Kink First Contact (first Friday) welcomes newcomers without contributorship. 19+.
Large DC-area BDSM education and social nonprofit—classes, munches, and play parties since 1988.
Oakland Bay Area rental dungeon and photo-friendly studio—five themed rooms, booking requests, waivers, and ID requirements per public site copy (not a drop-in pro-domme house).
Anchorage-area BDSM and kink community with a private club space—membership paths, vetting, and recurring social and play programming described on the official site.
Arcadia Collective operates The Mothership—a Detroit-area LGBTQ+ community hub with a stocked BDSM dungeon, rope education (Michigan Happy Knots), Deviations Detroit play parties, drag and charity events, and sober house rules.
Welcome to The Ascend Hudson Valley Community - A nurturing space for consenting adults in the kink and alternative lifestyle community. We foster a risk-aware, consensual kink (RACK) community in the Hudson Valley.
Baltimore Playhouse has been Charm City's premier kink destination since 1997. 12,000 sq ft—the largest play space of its kind in the US. 3010 Washington Blvd. Alcohol-free, drug-free, 250-attendee cap. Kink First Contact (first Friday) welcomes newcomers without contributorship. 19+.
Large DC-area BDSM education and social nonprofit—classes, munches, and play parties since 1988.
Oakland Bay Area rental dungeon and photo-friendly studio—five themed rooms, booking requests, waivers, and ID requirements per public site copy (not a drop-in pro-domme house).
Makers & shops
Supporters stay pinned; everyone else rotates so the homepage stays fresh. Tap a tag to open the marketplace with that filter applied.
Online • Etsy
We’re Flogging Farmers—making handcrafted birch wood floggers and impact implements with an eye for balance, finish, and durability. We love building pieces that feel great in hand and hold up to real play. Custom options are available, and we’re happy to work with you on style, color, and handle preferences.
Online
2V1 Dark Works is listed on East Coast Kink Events as a handmade or small-batch maker that tables at regional kink conventions and dungeon vendor events. They use Facebook as a primary public storefront and update channel. This listing is sourced from their public web presence.
Online
Addison's Jewelry and Design (public tagline “Chained Rapture”) is preparing a new website and portfolio. Follow updates on their site and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/addisonsjewelry — https://addisonsjewelry.com/. Logo sourced from the public Facebook profile image.
Online
Agreeable Agony is listed on East Coast Kink Events as a handmade or small-batch maker that tables at regional kink conventions and dungeon vendor events. Product details, policies, and contact options are published on their public website. This listing is sourced from their public web presence.
Chicago, IL • USA
Angel Eyes Photography is a Chicago-based photography studio that also travels, with services spanning weddings, couples, portraits, headshots, and boudoir. This listing is sourced from their public website.
Online
Anubis Gear is listed on East Coast Kink Events as a handmade or small-batch maker that tables at regional kink conventions and dungeon vendor events. Product details, policies, and contact options are published on their public website. This listing is sourced from their public web presence.
Online • Etsy
We’re Flogging Farmers—making handcrafted birch wood floggers and impact implements with an eye for balance, finish, and durability. We love building pieces that feel great in hand and hold up to real play. Custom options are available, and we’re happy to work with you on style, color, and handle preferences.
Online
2V1 Dark Works is listed on East Coast Kink Events as a handmade or small-batch maker that tables at regional kink conventions and dungeon vendor events. They use Facebook as a primary public storefront and update channel. This listing is sourced from their public web presence.
Online
Addison's Jewelry and Design (public tagline “Chained Rapture”) is preparing a new website and portfolio. Follow updates on their site and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/addisonsjewelry — https://addisonsjewelry.com/. Logo sourced from the public Facebook profile image.
Online
Agreeable Agony is listed on East Coast Kink Events as a handmade or small-batch maker that tables at regional kink conventions and dungeon vendor events. Product details, policies, and contact options are published on their public website. This listing is sourced from their public web presence.
Chicago, IL • USA
Angel Eyes Photography is a Chicago-based photography studio that also travels, with services spanning weddings, couples, portraits, headshots, and boudoir. This listing is sourced from their public website.
Online
Anubis Gear is listed on East Coast Kink Events as a handmade or small-batch maker that tables at regional kink conventions and dungeon vendor events. Product details, policies, and contact options are published on their public website. This listing is sourced from their public web presence.
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