L.E.A.P. Workshop- "Your Move: A Co-Topping Rope Chess Class" (Shibari/Rope Class)
Presented by @Midnight_Shibari & @ChiefDaddyJokes
Two tops, one bottom, and a whole lot of strategy. Explores co-topping as a game of rope chess — trading leads, calling moves, and working together (or against each other) with a third person as the piece in play. All levels welcome.
This is an In-person ONLY class (No livestream or recording)
After class Oblige staff will be on hand to assist and help you get the most out of this class experience.
You do not need a tying partner to benefit from all the content covered.
This will be a lecture, demo, see and do workshop.
Rope Basics Refresher / Social Hour: 6-7
Formal Class: 7-8:45(ish)
Stay & Play until 11:00
Learn, Explore, Apply, & Play. LGBTQIA+ and friends welcomed
IMPACT - A Wicked Weekend’s BDSM Edge Play Party (Live House Music DJ Sets)
Wicked Weekend is the night to bring out the wild, unconventional, edgy play. It’s an evening designed for the kinkiest amongst us to feel uninhibited and unencumbered by what others think kink should look like.
“IMPACT” is an different take on our usual BDSM play party.
“Demo tops” and “Performers” will adorn the room with their talents and toys, ready for attendees to See, Try and Do, all the things.
Paddles
Floggers
Canes
Rubber Chickens
and More
Live Dj Sets 10-Midnight
This is the one Saturday a month we let the sadists & brats run wild. Use this beautiful space in all the ways it was intended. (Seriously though, NO running, brats)
Edge players are encouraged to check in with DMs or owners before Needle Play, Fire Play, or other Edgy scenes begin.
Exhibitionists and Voyeurs are welcome. Come enjoy this wickedly kinky evening with us.
Dress to impress-
Not required but Wicked Weekends are the time to be “a little extra” with the attire.
If going all out is not your thing, then however you are comfortable is fine.
Doors at 8
Stay and play until 1 AM
Private members are welcome to watch the sun come up.
L.E.A.P. Workshop -"Unkinking Your Fascia" with HappyWalkHome (Kink & Wellness Focused Class)
This is a BDSM/Kink & Wellness class presented by @Happywalkhome
A hands-on, trauma-aware class exploring fascia and its relationship with the nervous system. Participants learn body-based principles and gentle techniques to ease fascial restrictions, reduce nervous-system tension, and use partner-assisted practices for aftercare and drop management. Non-partnered individuals can still participate.
Rope Basics Refresher / Social Hour: 6-7
Formal Class: 7-8:45(ish)
Stay & Play until 11:00
Learn, Explore, Apply, & Play. LGBTQIA+ and friends welcomed
Burlesque Performance & Play Night at Oblige
The Burlesque Night has become one of our favorite performance events at Oblige. Fans and feather boas. Pasties and tassels. The seductive theatrical displays. The music. And of course, our performer's.
Special to us this time will be a collection of local Detroit performers a lot of you have come to know and adore over the years.
Schedule
Doors and Social Hour at 8:00
Performances @9:00
Play party until 1:00am
Special L.E.A.P. -“Sex Beyond Pleasure” With Nala and Sudo
Welcome to our Erotic Spirituality Series at Oblige
A four part series building to, and in preparation for our “TEMPLE” night October 17th
Full series class list here
About this event
This will be a special evening focusing on “Sex Beyond Pleasure”. Featuring Sudo & Nala
Schedule:
Doors at 5:00
Classes 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Space will remain open following the class until 9:00PM
“Please Flash Me!” Photography & Lighting Intensive Weekend
“Please Flash Me!” Photography & Lighting Intensive Weekend
Shooting Pairs, Photographer, Models and Auditors ALL Welcomed
"Please Flash Me!" with @knot_head & @Bodacious_Minx
Join us for a three day photography & lighting intensive for BDSM, Shibari, & Boudoir enthusiasts
Want to learn how amazing fetish photos are created?
Struggling with to get the most out of your gear in different settings?
Need to be able to do it quick without loosing the energy of a scene?
Maybe you just want some great fucking photos for yourself!
"After our experience watching, learning from, and shooting with these two kinksters we knew we had to bring them to Detroit for another "one of a kind" weekend."
Full weekend details & tickets CLICK HERE
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE:
@knot_head and @Bodacious_Minx will be visiting for a weekend intensive of
photography and lighting workshops. Plus a first of it's kind Wicked Weekend Flash
& Fetish photo booth play party.
“Point, Shoot, Play”
Friday night Introduction to Cell Phone & Basic Fetish Photo Hacks (a la carte tickets
available on the website)
“Illuminating the Basics”
Saturday Morning: Intro to Lighting Workshop
“Painting with Light”
Saturday Afternoon: Getting the Look You Want
“Flash & Fetish” Wicked Weekend
Saturday Night (a la carte tickets available on the website)
“Flash Mob”
Sunday Morning: Putting Your New Skills to the Test
“Beyond the Pixels”
Sunday Afternoon: Pre & Post Production (model release, culling, editing, posting and
more)
Wicked Weekend: “Flash & Fetish”- A BDSM Edge Play Party
Another first of it's kind at Oblige
“FLASH & FETISH” is a new take on BDSM play parties. Not only will attendees be able to enjoy the space however they like but we have “Photo Booths” set up throughout the venue where attendees can have our “House Photographers” capture images of your play for you to take home with you. Participation in these “Photo Booths” is 100% optional and there will be plenty of off camera space available for attendees to enjoy.
Photo booth participants and photographers should negotiate to create a scene and images that match the collective vision. Individuals, couples and small groups are welcome to use these spaces for rope play, BDSM play, boudoir, solo play or “however you see fit”.
Please Note:
Photo areas will be clearly marked and set up in a way that no other attendees can accidentally be in the background.
ALL cell phones and SD cards will be review by staff before leaving the party to ensure no photos were taken without consent.
Joining us special this weekend will be @knot_head & @Bodacious_Minx. They are visiting Oblige and presenting their “Please Flash Me!” Weekend photography & lighting intensive
More about Wicked Weekend
Doors open at 8:00PM
If you need to get in early to set up “more elaborate scenes” or equipment, let us know and we will do our best to oblige.
All attendees are welcome to enjoy the space as you like from the time you arrive, until 1:00AM
Members will have access until, it feels clearly irresponsible to still be at The Dungeon
Edge players are encouraged to check in with DMs or owners before Needle Play, Fire Play, or other Edgy scenes begin.
Exhibitionists and Voyeurs are welcome. Come enjoy this wickedly kinky evening with us.
Doors at 8
Stay and play until 1 AM
Private members are welcome to watch the sun come up.
"TEMPLE" night (by invite or approved request only)
"TEMPLE" is an erotic temple of ritual, sacred rhythm, and immersive celebration. Ceremonial beauty and ancient energy fill a sanctuary of decadence, unfolding through procession, invocation, and collective erotic presence. Witness, receive, or fully immerse yourself in the ceremony. Come adorned. Come intentional. Come ready to be awakened.
This event is by invite or approved request only
If you've attended any of our erotic spirituality events with us or plan to, please reach out to request attendance to TEMPLE.
Tickets will only be available to regular Oblige attendees and/or those that have attended events with Earth & Either/Peaceful Mountain
Email is best obligerope@gmail.com
Performance & Play- “Benevolence and Desire” A Shibari Performance with Ellis and Evelyn Bugail
Our Shibari Performances are the cornerstone of our monthly “Performance & Play” night at Oblige.
Since March of 2021 we have featured dozens of rope, burlesque, and BDSM performers to the stage. Being able to offer live erotic art performance is a dream come true for us and we are so honored that so many people continue to support our vision and come out each month to witness these truly unique shows.
Here is another one
“Benevolence and Desire” A Shibari Performance with @EllisBugail and @EvelynBugail
These two are a walking love story for the ages. Something truly special for our time. Their love is in their names and they will be sharing their 20 year anniversary with all of us at Oblige.
Doors and Social Hour at 8:00
Performances @9:00
Play party until 1:00am
“Transformation Through Kink” A Weekend Intensive with the Kink Collective
Transformation Through Kink: A Weekend Intensive
Curious about kink or ready to grow?
This three-day in-person intensive is built on one rule: People Before Kink, Always
No lectures. No PowerPoints. No pressure to already know the rules. Just guided, hands-on learning in a small, supported group.
You'll get affirming & accessible, trauma-aware instruction in:
Rope • Impact Play • Mummification • Body Mapping
All grounded in communication, consent, pacing, and nervous system awareness.
Walk away feeling:
Oriented, not overwhelmed. Grounded, not performative. Clear on what's next — and connected to a community that doesn't require bravado.
About the Kink Collective
We help accomplished individuals re-build their
relationship with desire, identity, and power, so that
they can design the relationships they truly want.
Our roots are in kink, where nothing is assumed and
everything is said and named out loud, which is also the
heart of this work.
MasterJoshuaNYC
MasterCatNYC
msnatalienyc
Wicked Weekend - Halloween
This event is included in the weekend intensive package
Saturday, October 31st | Doors at 8 | Stay and play until 1 AM
The veil is thin on Halloween — and so is your control. This is the one night a year where costumes, kink, and chaos collide, and we want you fully committed to all three. Shed your daylight persona at the door and lean into your desire. Whether you arrive as predator or prey, monster or master, come ready to play hard and enjoy this beautiful space as it was intended.
Something wicked is waiting in the dungeon this year. We won't say more — you'll have to earn it.
Costumes are highly recommended. If you like to be "a little extra," this is the night and place to do it.
Door Prizes for:
⁃ Best "Couples Costume"
⁃ Best Fetish Wear
⁃ Best Overall Costume
Vendors and Guest:
Special for Halloween, Oblige is hosting a BDSM toy vendor:
@EsKinkCollection (@EsFortiva)
Featuring: whips, paddles, canes, ashtrays, and more — instruments for those read
Special for guests at Oblige for their "Transformation Through Kink: A Weekend Intensive"
Doors at 8
Stay and play until 1 AM
Private members are welcome to watch the sun come up.
Kink Exploratorium: A sampling experience for tops and bottoms
Whether you are new to kink or well-seasoned and looking to explore new things, this event is designed to give you a buffet of play you may be curious about.
Come on out and watch, learn, feel, and explore a variety of “mini-scenes." Skilled players will be on hand to talk you through their specialties and allow you the opportunity to experience their talents firsthand.
Two, three-hour sessions are available starting at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Up to 10 stations will be running congruent to each other, offering our guests the chance to try several different things. Most “mini-scenes” will last 12-15 minutes including some education about the kink and small negotiations.
For “tops,” this is an excellent chance to begin to explore a new skill set, and for “bottoms,” it’s a really good way to “get a feel for it." Or... switch it up and check out the other side!
Direct Ticket Links
Morning Session 11:00am-2:00pm
Afternoon Session 3:00pm-6:00pm
Some of the sample kinks on hand will be:
- Floggers
- Paddles & Spanking
- Canes
- Whips
- Rope Bondage / Shibari
- Fire Cupping
- Needle Play
- Knife Play
- Wax
- Electro Play
- Maybe More
Beginners Weekend Intensive: “Intro to Shibari” with Serene_X & GoldenCourtney
A full weekend focused on those looking to begin and solidify their Shibari journey.
We are dedicating an entire 8 class intensive weekend to how, we at Oblige, got started on our rope journey. Classes are intended for not only on those applying rope, but equally important, those that receive rope.
This “Intro to Shibari” intensive weekend will offer these 8 classes plus a Saturday night Wicked Weekend BDSM Edge Play Party.
See The Full Schedule HERE
RopeFusion Intensive Weekend with Ropunawa & Freya
Please join us in welcome @RopuNawa & @FreyaHellesdim to Oblige for their weekend long RopeFusion intensive.
The full weekend will include:
Friday Night’s Special LEAP class “Introduction to Shapeless Tying”
Saturday & Sunday “RopeFusion” workshop (Full days both days)
Saturday Night’s Shibari Performance & Play featuring Ropunawa & Freya
Complete weekend details can be found on our website:
Tickets
Full Weekend Auditor Tickets (Note auditor tickets will NOT have tying station available)
A la carte Friday Night Special LEAP Class: Intro to Shapeless Tying - These tickets are per person. Suitable for all skill levels. (This class is already include with the Full Weekend Intension Tickets)
A la carte Saturday Night Performance & Play Tickets (This performance and play party is already include with the Full Weekend Intension Tickets)
Private lessons with RopuNawa & Freya at Oblige
While in Detroit for the day(s) before and following the intensive RopuNawa and Freya have made themselves available for private induvial or small group lessons (1 to 2 tying pairs) Please contact them directly to discuss times and fees.
Reference “Oblige Private Lesson/Session Request”
L.E.A.P. Workshop -"Down the Hatch! ('Encouraged' Intoxication)" with Lady V (Kink Focused Class)
This is a BDSM/Kink "Dungeon Play Class" presented by @The_Lady_V
This class is NOT a glorification of Intoxication play. Oblige, its staff and presenters do NOT endorse any non-consensual play or unethical/irresponsible consumption of substances of any kind. While Oblige does NOT permit Intox play at The Dungeon we understand this to be a kink/fetish that many folx engage in and we feel it necessary to openly discuss the risks, consent frame works, and “responsible” ways intoxicating substances can be used in consensual play.
Join Lady V for this informative & intoxicating class on "Encouraged" Intoxication! "Encouraged" Intoxication is a type of play where two consenting adults get the other to consume mind altering substances.
Imagine... turning your lover into a limp play toy, or being so blissed out as you play.
This class will mainly be covering substances that are legal in the state she resides in. (marijuana, poppers, alcohol, & mushrooms & caffeine)
Lady V will NOT be addressing how to procure any substances.
Featured Content:
Creating consent framework around play & CNC (Consensual Non-Consent)
Designing a container for intoxication within that framework
Negotiation around planning, safety, & tolerances
Encouraged inhalation & liquid consumption
Using funnels, masks, & even panties...
Planning & executing scenarios including somnophillia, dronification, & more!
Intoxication play is NOT permitted at Oblige or many other dungeons, house parties or other types of kink events. Please make sure to read and if you do not understand, ask the event hosts about their rules.
Rope Basics Refresher / Social Hour: 6-7
Formal Class: 7-8:45(ish)
Stay & Play until 11:00
Learn, Explore, Apply, & Play. LGBTQIA+ and friends welcomed
The Big O Discussion Munch: D/s, M/s & Power Exchange Dynamics
This month we're digging into D/s, M/s, and power exchange relationships — what these dynamics actually look like day to day, how they're negotiated, and where the lines get drawn between play and lifestyle. There's no single right way to do this, and how it's defined can shift a lot from person to person, and change throughout our journeys.
Whether you're living a 24/7 dynamic, curious about exploring one, or just want to understand it better, come share your experience and questions. Questions are submitted anonymously and read aloud by our facilitators for group discussion.
Come share your our own thoughts/questions. Let’s talk it all through, share our experiences, and help old and new friends find their path.
Rope Jam & Figure Drawing Sunday (Live Figure Drawing in Rope 12:30-2:30ish)
Our Figure Drawing & Rope Jam Sunday -All are welcome, and any type of BDSM or kinky play is encouraged.
Tickets HERE
With the recent addition of "The Dungeon" at Oblige, attendees can now use the other half of the space to tie, play, socialize or relax durning the figure drawing.
This month there will be a figure-drawing opportunity at the Rope Jam. From 12:30-2:30, we will have models in rope for a few coordinated drawing sessions.
Three sessions will range from 20-30 minutes across different poses and different models. Oblige will have some materials on hand, but attendees should plan to bring their own sketching materials or tablets for digital sketches.
In general, this is meant to be an open, unstructured time for you to come in, grab a coffee or tea, relax, tie, skill share, and play. There’s no requirement to partake in the figure-drawing portion of the day. If this is not your thing, you are welcome to simply use the space however you wish during this time.
Our Open Play & Sunday Rope Jam -All are welcome, and any type of BDSM or kinky play is encouraged.
In general, this is meant to be an open, unstructured time for you to come in, grab a coffee or tea, relax, tie, skill share, and play. There’s no requirement to partake in the figure-drawing portion of the day. If this is not your thing, you are welcome to simply use the space however you wish during this time.
Cost:
Free for Members
$10 for a Member’s Guest
$20 for General Guests (50% for recent LEAP attendees)
No ticket sales at the door
Doors open at Noon. Come and go as you please until 5:00 PM.
Kinky Game Night - An Invite Only Play Party
Attendance is by invite or approved request only. This event post is for those of us that use this platform to manage our social calendars
Tickets are on our “Invite Only” website page. Link provided to approved attendees.
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Kinky Game Night has been a long standing party designed for those we know that won't hurt themselves, too badly. It’s been way too long and we’re feeling getting into some trouble. Let’s to do another kinky game night with all the Oblige friends.
Games for the evening:
Name that Paddle 🏓🤨
Pin the tail on the donkey 🪡 🫏
The three legged race 🥥🪢
Sybian/Tremor Jenga 🕋😝
Kinky Twister (relaxed rules this time)🥵🤪
“Around the World” Rope Exhibition 🌎🪢
Attendance is by invite or approved request only. Please reach out with a PM or email to request the ticket link.
Doors at 8
Stay and play until 1 AM
Private members are welcome to watch the sun come up.
L.E.A.P. Workshop- "Bringing the Basics Into Play"with Flynn & Rose (Intro to Suspension Series)
A look at dynamic transitions in suspensions with Flynn and Rose. See how to use basic ties and harnesses to create dynamic suspension scenes. This class is part lecture, part tie-and-do. Intermediate level — an understanding of basic rope harnesses, spline attachments, and lock-offs will be important for following along.
After class Oblige staff will be on hand to assist and help you get the most out of this class experience.
You do not need a tying partner to perform all the content covered.
This will be a lecture, demo, see and do workshop.
Rope Basics Refresher / Social Hour: 6-7
Formal Class: 7-8:45(ish)
Stay & Play until 11:00
Learn, Explore, Apply, & Play. LGBTQIA+ and friends welcomed
Elevation Rope Lab- “Advanced Upline Management” Presented by SereneX & GoldenCourtney
This is class is a vetted class with limited capacity. To attend please see the "How to attend" section below.
This is a new style event by community request. Very different from our LEAP classes. We like to think of it as a more advanced “intensive style” workshop. Somewhere we can really hone our skills, practice, progress, and become inspired.
Elevation Rope Lab is for those that already understand the fundamentals of Japanese inspired rope bondage. It’s a space to explore intermediate and advanced ropes concepts and skills during the primary class/lab. It is also an opportunity to ask questions or share about rope topics/ties of your choosing and explore/learn as a group or a couple small groups.
August's Primary Class/Lab:
Presented by @Serene_X & @GoldenCourtney “We will be covering fast and effective upper and lower lockoffs for highly dynamic scenes and performances. This will include upper lockoff on rings/plates as will as bamboo. you are welcome to attend this class without a tying partner. If you want to bring a bag or weights totalling 90lbs. you will be able to test all the class content.
Attendees should have a working knowledge of uplines, suspension sustainable harness and single columns.
Format for these evenings are as follows.
Doors at 5:00
Primary Class/Lab: 5:15-6:45
Skill Share Lab: 7-8:15
The space will close at 8:30 for non-members (those unaccompanied by a member)
How to attend
Those wishing to attend can request to do so by DM and marking themselves as “going” or “interested” on this event. Please indicate in your DM if you will be, applying ropes, receiving ropes, switching or auditing. If we are not familiar with your skill set, we will reach out to discuss the prerequisites. Those wishing to audit only will be given the criteria at that time.
From there approved attendees will receive event details and ticketing links.
Prerequisites :
The expectation is that all attendees come with a practiced understanding of Japanese inspired rope bondage. What that looks like will be different for all of us. Basically if you feel comfortable following along and keeping up with most rope classes, you will be able to follow along and keep up here. If not you are always welcome to audit the class and soak up what you can.
People applying ropes should have a working understanding of suspension uplines and attaching styles.
People receiving ropes should have body awareness and be able to and willing to effectively communicate their limits while in ropes
All attendees, tying or being tied, should have a good understanding of nerve risks and indicators of trouble. They should also be able to care for themselves and be accountable for their own tolerances while in an educational setting
Attendees at any skill level are welcome to audit the class
You will want a full rope kit and something to take notes
This evening is designed for partnered tying, while the ticketing for the events is per individual.
FemDom Night- A BDSM Play Party (by approved request or invite only)
Attendance is by invite or approved request only.
Announcing: Fem Dom Night- A BDSM Play Party
Tickets are on our “Invite Only” website page. Link provided to approved attendees.
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An evening for tops/Dommes/switches that identify as Female, Femme, Fem of center, to run wild and use the space as it was full intended. Those (regardless of gender) that wish to server, play, bask in or simply worship this energy are welcome to come and do so.
This strongly vetted party will be in the same regard as or members/ invite only/ private party night. No area of the space will be restricted and all attendees should feel free to explore and play as they feel comfortable, abiding to the strict event protocol.
Protocol is simple:
-ONLY Female, Femme, Fem of center, identifying folx will be permitted to “top” in play/scenes.
**Attendance is by invite or approved request only. Please reach out with a PM or email to request the ticket link.
We will NOT be approving:
Anyone we don’t know,
Anyone that does not have an established presence in the BDSM/kink community
-or-Anyone that can't provide a glowing references from someone above.
All of our Private Members and their guests are welcome (as always) but will need to follow the protocol for the evening.
Doors at 8
Stay and play until 1 AM
Private members are welcome to watch the sun come up.
L.E.A.P. Workshop- Skin in the Game: Understanding & Building Risk Profiles (BDSM/Kink Focused)
Presented by: @_MrNobody & @ser0tonin_
Kinksters talk a lot about “risk profiles,” but what does that actually mean?
Most of us don’t list our risk profile in our Fet “about me” section, and during negotiation we tend to focus on interests, limits, and boundaries rather than discussing risk directly. Yet every person has a unique risk profile, whether they’ve consciously examined it or not.
THIS WILL BE AN INPERSON ONLY CLASS (no livestream or recording)
In this class, we’ll explore what a risk profile is and how understanding it can help us make more informed decisions about play. We’ll also discuss factors and considerations that contribute to individual risk.
Attendees will learn how to identify potential risks, consider strategies for risk mitigation, and evaluate their personal tolerance for those risks.
Whether you’re new to kink or have years of experience, this class will provide a framework for better understanding your own relationship with risk, building your “risk profile,” and for having more meaningful conversations about risk with others.
Social Hour: 6-7
Formal Class: 7-8:45(ish)
Stay & Play until 11:00
Learn, Explore, Apply, & Play. LGBTQIA+ and friends welcomed
Performance & Play -Roped In: A Shibari Performance Night & BDSM Play Party
As part of our “Rope In” rope bottoming intensive weekend, we will be hosting another one of a kind play party and performance nights
This night will be featuring “spotlight” shibari performances by some of our weekend presenters plus several more by oblige staff and members. Unlike our typical performance night, following the first performance the space will open up for you to move around, explore and play as you wish. Other performances will “pop up” throughout the night for you to enjoy at your leisure.
Schedule
Doors at 8:00PM
Find a seat in The Rope to enjoy our first performance at 9:00 or use The Dungeon as you like.
By 9:45 the entire space will be yours to move about and enjoy amongst the amazing talent of the other performers happening around you unti 1:00AM
Special L.E.A.P. - “Roped In: A Rope Bottoming Discussion Panel”
This class is an a la carte excerpt from our "Roped In" Rope Bottoming Intensive Weekend
(This is an in-person only event. There will be no livestream or recording.)
Ever wondered what's really going on in a bottom's head (and body) during a scene or in “the scene”? This is your chance to find out straight from the source. Join -fuoco-, Violet Rain, and Insignia— three of our weekend's featured presenters — for a candid, high-energy panel all about the art of bottoming in rope. Facilitated by Golden Courtney.
Whether you're the one tying or the one being tied, this session is for you. We're diving into communication, sensation, endurance, headspace, and everything in between — with plenty of room for your burning questions.
This special LEAP class is open to everyone, including our Roped In weekend attendees.
Stick around and “hang out” after for a rare Friday Night Rope Jam with our out-of-town presenters, fellow weekend attendees, and the Oblige staff. We'll keep the conversation and connections going, and anyone who wants to tie or skill-share is welcome to use this beautiful space as they like.
Rope Basics Refresher / Social Hour: 6-7
Formal Class: 7-8:45(ish)
Stay & Play until 11:00
Learn, Explore, Apply, & Play. LGBTQIA+ and friends welcomed
“Roped In” A Rope Bottoming Intensive Weekend
This Rope Bottoming Intensive is collection of in-depth workshops on the skills, safety, and psychology of being the person in ropes. Unlike classes focusing on tying techniques, this intensive will have a dedicated focus on the role of rope receivers core skill development, physical and emotional management, safety, and active participation in the scene.
While this weekend is focused on the persons in ropes it does not mean we won’t be tying or that the information covered isn’t relevant to rope tops. Bottoms need tops at this intensive just as much as tops would need a bottom for other types of rope bondage related classes.
Topics for the weekend
Physical Presence and Somatics: Learning how to be present in the body, pain processing, using breathing techniques, and understanding posture to manage the tension and weight of the ropes.
Safety and Limits: Intense focus on anatomy, preventing injuries (such as nerve damage), recognizing risks, and communicating boundaries effectively.
Active Bottoming: Moving away from the idea of the bottom as a "prop" or “model” and fostering the role of the bottom as an active participant who directs their own experience and comfort.
Psychology and "Rope Space": Managing the mental and emotional aspects of being restricted, including navigating "rope space" and providing or receiving emotional aftercare
Communication and Consent: Developing tools for articulating needs before, during, and after a scene, including effective use of safe words and "checking in".
Your Bottoming Intensive Presenters
fuoco & Air (She/Her & They/Them)
L.E.A.P. Workshop- Rope Safety 2.0 Body Awareness + First Aid for Nerve Injuries
Presented by: @Midnight_Shibari
In this class, JJ will give details into the nerves commonly at risk throughout the body as well as visual demonstration. Attendees will have the opportunity to take what we go over and search for areas of risk on your own body as everyone’s anatomy is a little different with varying nerve sensitivities. We’ll then go over different safety checks that can be used and which nerves they test for, so you can better identify where the issue is and can adjust the rope quicker. The last part of class will focus on what happens if a suspected nerve injury occurs and what current medical literature suggests is beneficial.
THIS WILL BE AN INPERSON ONLY CLASS (no livestream or recording)
All levels welcomed
Prerequisites/Tools:
basic rope safety knowledge
This will be a lecture, demo, see and do workshop.
Rope Basics Refresher / Social Hour: 6-7
Formal Class: 7-8:45(ish)
Stay & Play until 11:00
Learn, Explore, Apply, & Play. LGBTQIA+ and friends welcomed
Special L.E.A.P. - Kink for Somatics & Trauma Healing
Welcome to our Erotic Spirituality Series at Oblige
A four part series building to, and in preparation for our “TEMPLE” night October 17th
Full series class list here
About this event
This will be a special evening focusing on Kink for Somatics & Trauma Healing. Featuring Sudo & Adrianna
Schedule:
Doors at 5:00
Classes 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Space will remain open following the class until 9:00PM
L.E.A.P. Workshop -"Caregiver/littles 101" with Rose_of_Kali & EyesOfTheMoon (Kink Focused Class)
This is a BDSM/Kink "Dungeon Play Class" presented by @Rose_of_Kali & @EyesOfTheMoon
Are you interested in little play? Do you really not understand why people do this? Are you beginning to grow a CG/l relationship? Come ask a CG/l player. This class is intended to provide nuanced, consent-focused education about CG/l, age play, and ABDL dynamics by creating personal connection, addressing assumptions, and giving a framework for safe, consensual play. This class is for anyone interested in learning more; whether you practice, want to explore, or find yourself around CG/l (which is more likely than you might think!). Your presenters Rose_of_Kali and Eyesofthemoon will dive into definitions, dispell misconceptions, and lay a framework for safe play in this particular niche. All experience levels welcome Solo or Partnered This class will be presented in lecture/discussion style format
Social Hour: 6-7
Formal Class: 7-8:45(ish)
Stay & Play until 11:00
Learn, Explore, Apply, & Play. LGBTQIA+ and friends welcomed
The Big O Discussion Munch: "Navigating the kink scene and local community"
This month's discussion:
This month at our munch, we'll be discussing "the kink scene" — virtual and/or in-person communities — and how these can look entirely different from region to region, city to city, and even from one space to another. It can be A LOT. Even those of us who've been doing this for a while can be surprised by how the community grows and shifts around us.
Come share your our own thoughts/questions. Let’s talk it all through, share our experiences, and help old and new friends find their path. (Event & Discussion Below)
Tickets HERE
Rope Jam / Open dungeon & Figure Drawing Sunday
Our Figure Drawing & Rope Jam Sunday -All are welcome, and any type of BDSM or kinky play is encouraged.
Tickets HERE
With the recent addition of "The Dungeon" at Oblige, attendees can now use the other half of the space to tie, play, socialize or relax durning the figure drawing.
This month there will be a figure-drawing opportunity at the Rope Jam. From 12:30-2:30, we will have models in rope for a few coordinated drawing sessions.
Three sessions will range from 20-30 minutes across different poses and different models. Oblige will have some materials on hand, but attendees should plan to bring their own sketching materials or tablets for digital sketches.
In general, this is meant to be an open, unstructured time for you to come in, grab a coffee or tea, relax, tie, skill share, and play. There’s no requirement to partake in the figure-drawing portion of the day. If this is not your thing, you are welcome to simply use the space however you wish during this time.
Our Open Play & Sunday Rope Jam -All are welcome, and any type of BDSM or kinky play is encouraged.
In general, this is meant to be an open, unstructured time for you to come in, grab a coffee or tea, relax, tie, skill share, and play. There’s no requirement to partake in the figure-drawing portion of the day. If this is not your thing, you are welcome to simply use the space however you wish during this time.
Cost:
Free for Members
$10 for a Member’s Guest
$20 for General Guests (50% for recent LEAP attendees)
No ticket sales at the door
Doors open at Noon. Come and go as you please until 5:00 PM.
Wicked Weekend: “Science Lab” - A BDSM Edge Play Party
“To see others suffer does one good, to make others suffer, even more.”
First of it's kind at Oblige
Join us for this clinical vibe play party and help us turn Oblige into a Science lab filled with all sorts of kinky experiments, tests and trials.
Doctors, Mad Scientist, Helpless Patients, Eager Nurses. However you choose to show up, bring your kinky, sexy, erotic energy and enjoy the fuck out of this magical space.
Things to think about getting into this evening:
Medical play - lab coats, nurses outfits, hospital gowns
Sounding - sterile lube, stainless steel, lil-vibes
Sharps - scalpels, needles, nails
Electro play - E-stem, tasers, cattle prods
Exams -Gloves, ring lights, wet pads
Stretching -Fisting, bowling pins, traffic cones
Restrain play - bondage, straitjackets, blindfolds
“Forced” O’s -manual or automatic (Renovations required for “Flynn’s Workshop”)
If you need to get in early to set up “more elaborate scenes” or equipment, let us know and we will do our best to oblige.
Doors at 8
Stay and play until 1 AM
Private members are welcome to watch the sun come up.
L.E.A.P. Workshop- “Lift off” with Serene_X and GoldenCourtney (Intro to Suspension Series)
Getting in the air with Paul and Courtney
Using basic harness, attachments and up line, we will be look at the fundamentals involved in beginning to come off the ground.
After class Oblige staff will be on hand to assist and help you get the most out of this class experience.
You do not need a tying partner to perform all the content covered.
This will be a lecture, demo, see and do workshop.
Rope Basics Refresher / Social Hour: 6-7
Formal Class: 7-8:45(ish)
Stay & Play until 11:00
Learn, Explore, Apply, & Play. LGBTQIA+ and friends welcomed
Bonus BDSM Thursday -mid week pizza & play party
Looks like there’s an extra Thursday in July, so why not celebrate with a bit of kinky fun?
No class this week. No formal performances. Instead, we’re bringing in some pizza, dragging all the furniture out, and having a good old-fashioned play party. Play as you wish within the rules until midnight, this week.
Come as you are or dress as kinky as you like.
Doors at 7 (not 6:00 this week!)
Pizza to follow shortly after
Stay and play until MIDNIGHT
Sunday Elevation Rope Lab “Floating Vertical Bamboo”
This is class is a vetted class with limited capacity. To attend please see the "How to attend" section below.
This is a new style event by community request. Very different from our LEAP classes. We like to think of it as a more advanced “intensive style” workshop. Somewhere we can really hone our skills, practice, progress, and become inspired.
Elevation Rope Lab is for those that already understand the fundamentals of Japanese inspired rope bondage. It’s a space to explore intermediate and advanced ropes concepts and skills during the primary class/lab. It is also an opportunity to ask questions or share about rope topics/ties of your choosing and explore/learn as a group or a couple small groups.
July's Primary Class/Lab:
Presented by @Flynn_Racer & @-emmie- “Floating vertical bamboo”. This advanced class will focus on two primary subjects. First will be “rigging” bamboo to “float” or be suspended by one end. The second portion of the class will be applying the concept from our Hashira Immersion with Mr_Arrow. (basic hasira ties)
Attendees should have a working knowledge of uplines, suspension sustainable harness and single columns. For this class skillshare time will be replaced with class lab time
Format for these evenings are as follows.
Doors at 5:00
Primary Class/Lab: 5:15-6:45/7
Skill Share Lab: 7-8:15 (For this class skillshare time will be replaced with class lab time)
The space will close at 8:30 for non-members (those unaccompanied by a member)
How to attend
Those wishing to attend can request to do so by DM and marking themselves as “going” or “interested” on this event. Please indicate in your DM if you will be, applying ropes, receiving ropes, switching or auditing. If we are not familiar with your skill set, we will reach out to discuss the prerequisites. Those wishing to audit only will be given the criteria at that time.
From there approved attendees will receive event details and ticketing links.
Prerequisites :
The expectation is that all attendees come with a practiced understanding of Japanese inspired rope bondage. What that looks like will be different for all of us. Basically if you feel comfortable following along and keeping up with most rope classes, you will be able to follow along and keep up here. If not you are always welcome to audit the class and soak up what you can.
People applying ropes should have a working understanding of suspension uplines and attaching styles.
People receiving ropes should have body awareness and be able to and willing to effectively communicate their limits while in ropes
All attendees, tying or being tied, should have a good understanding of nerve risks and indicators of trouble. They should also be able to care for themselves and be accountable for their own tolerances while in an educational setting
Attendees at any skill level are welcome to audit the class
You will want a full rope kit and something to take notes
This evening is designed for partnered tying, while the ticketing for the events is per individual.
Shibari Performance with Peach and Anyette
Our Shibari Performances are the cornerstone of our monthly “Performance & Play” night at Oblige.
Since March of 2021 we have featured dozens of rope, burlesque, and BDSM performers to the stage. Being able to offer live erotic art performance is a dream come true for us and we are so honored that so many people continue to support our vision and come out each month to witness these truly unique shows.
This month Oblige is featuring two of our amazing local community members. @PersuasivePeach & @anyette
We have watched them learn, grow, teach others and share their obsession with us for years.
Doors and Social Hour at 8:00
Performances @9:00
Play party until 1:00am
L.E.A.P. Workshop- "Intro to suspension: Equipment, Suspension Physics, Upline"- w/Flynn & emmie
Presented by: @Flynn_Racer and @-emmie-
Intro to suspension: Equipment, Suspension Physics, Upline attachments, and upline lock offs for partial suspension
Starting your rope journey? so many different equipment options, I will go through the needed elements, and some information to assist your exploration and purchases. Then we discuss the Physics of suspension and mechanical advantage. Follow-along, Demo and Do upline discussions, lock off functions,and exploring the various upline attachments and their applications, and the various upline lockoffs and their applications.
Rope Basics Refresher / Social Hour: 6-7
Formal Class: 7-8:45(ish)
Stay & Play until 11:00
Learn, Explore, Apply, & Play. LGBTQIA+ and friends welcomed
Special L.E.A.P. - Full Day Worship & Sex Magic Workshop
Welcome to our Erotic Spirituality Series at Oblige
A four part series building to, and in preparation for our “TEMPLE” night October 17th
Full series class list here
About this event
This will be a full day multi class workshop focusing on Worship & Sex Magic. Featuring Nala, Sudo, Adrianna & Iorthani
Schedule:
Doors at Noon
Classes 1:00PM - 8:00PM
Dinner Break 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Space will remain open following the class until 8:30PM
“Sanctum”: An Invite Only High Protocol Party
Announcing “Sanctum” @Oblige: A High Protocol Night:
This event is by invite or approved request only
If you've attended events with us before and are interested in this evening, please reach out and request attendance.
You are summoned to a sanctum of refined power and exquisite surrender at Oblige. This is not merely a play party; it is a curated space for the discerning power exchange player, a space where the intricate dance of devotion and command is revered. Here, within a framework of sacred High Protocol, we invite you to shed the mundane and step into the full expression of your D/s dynamic. This is an evening dedicated to the art of power exchange, designed for seasoned practitioners, devoted couples, and solitary seekers who yearn for a connection forged in honor, respect, and profound intensity.
More details will be revealed with you formal invitation
Doors at 8
Stay and play until 1 AM
Private members are welcome to watch the sun come up.
L.E.A.P. Workshop -Decorative Needle Play with Rooskie
This is a BDSM/Kink "Dungeon Play Class" presented by @Rooskie69
Getting back to ALL the things we love to explore at Oblige. While needle play is something we have covered several times here this class offers a different and purposeful take on sharps play. One where intention and precision matter.
Join @Rooskie69 as he shares his experience and technique with decorative needle play. Class will touch on safety, technique, negotiations, tools, intentional design elements, and body placement when “engaging” with needles and stencils.
This class will be in-person only
Following class there will be a couple service tops on hand to help attendees demo and explore.
Social Hour: 6-7
Formal Class: 7-8:45(ish)
Stay & Play until 11:00
Learn, Explore, Apply, & Play. LGBTQIA+ and friends welcomed
Rope Jam & Figure Drawing Sunday (Live Figure Drawing in Rope 12:30-2:30ish with Mr_Arrow))
Our Figure Drawing & Rope Jam Sunday -All are welcome, and any type of BDSM or kinky play is encouraged.
Tickets HERE
With the recent addition of "The Dungeon" at Oblige, attendees can now use the other half of the space to tie, play, socialize or relax durning the figure drawing.
This month there will be a figure-drawing opportunity at the Rope Jam. From 12:30-2:30, we will have models in rope for a few coordinated drawing sessions.
Three sessions will range from 20-30 minutes across different poses and different models. Oblige will have some materials on hand, but attendees should plan to bring their own sketching materials or tablets for digital sketches.
In general, this is meant to be an open, unstructured time for you to come in, grab a coffee or tea, relax, tie, skill share, and play. There’s no requirement to partake in the figure-drawing portion of the day. If this is not your thing, you are welcome to simply use the space however you wish during this time.
Our Open Play & Sunday Rope Jam -All are welcome, and any type of BDSM or kinky play is encouraged.
In general, this is meant to be an open, unstructured time for you to come in, grab a coffee or tea, relax, tie, skill share, and play. There’s no requirement to partake in the figure-drawing portion of the day. If this is not your thing, you are welcome to simply use the space however you wish during this time.
Cost:
Free for Members
$10 for a Member’s Guest
$20 for General Guests (50% for recent LEAP attendees)
No ticket sales at the door
Doors open at Noon. Come and go as you please until 5:00 PM.
The "Wet" Party - A BDSM Edge Play Party
Sixth Annual Summer “Wet” Party at Oblige
This signature party has been amongst our more mysterious and coveted parties. Attendees take this theme in any and all directions making “wet” dreams come true and adding to Oblige lore.
You can plan on:
The boat being back
T-shirt give away 😜
Play sheets to get messy on
And some tried and true “wet” party games
Bring your own supplies for your own thing and a plan to clean up after yourselves. No shower drain clogs this year, please. Keep the unfractionated coconut oil at home and remove ALL cake and frosting from your body before showering. We have squeegees for you if needed.
Doors at 8
Stay and play until 1 AM
Private members are welcome to watch the sun come up.
Full day workshop: "Hashira Shibari Workshop": With Mr_Arrow &subzq2
This day is an a la carte excerpt from our Hashira Immersion Weekend
In this one-day workshop we will study fundamental techniques for iconic hashira shibari.Hashira Shibari is the Japanese inspired rope bondage art of tying someone to an upright post, beam, or column. Translating to "pole or pillar binding," this advanced technique restricts movement by pressing the partner against a stationary surface, creating deep immobility, intense weight distribution, and strong erotic tension.Before modern ceiling suspensions and bamboo rigs, tying to architectural pillars (or hashira) was the standard method of choice in historic Japanese homes. The post can act as a rigid anchor point to achieve kneeling, seated, standing, or partial suspension scenes.Additional hashiras will be installed around The Rope Room for this weekend
More Information on our website HERE
Direct Ticket Link HERE
Tickets are per tying pair (only 10 tying pairs available)
To audit this event and attend as an individual please email ObligeRope@gmail.com
More about the focus of "The Hashira Workshop"
In particular we will focus on:
Saturday Morning: Using the Pole as a Co-Top
The pole is much more than just a series of hard points. It is an imposing physical character in the scene. This session will teach: (1) the breadth of play possibilities on the pole; (2) how pole play can be a series of dynamic transitions through a continuous D/s experience, and (3) how time on the pole can actually teach the players the skill of giving and receiving dominant touch.
This session will also teach additional variations of “classic” hashira suspension that was introduced the night before
Saturday Afternoon: Pole Variations
This session will go beyond the “classic” hashira suspension and cover other variations such has side suspension, full inversion, and vertical hog ties.
Special L.E.A.P. - "Introduction to Hashira" with Mr-Arrow & subzq2
"Introduction to Hashira" with Mr-Arrow & subzq2
This class is an a la carte excerpt from our Hashira Immersion Weekend presented by @Mr_Arrow & @subzq2
(This is an in-person only event. There will be no livestream or recording.)
Hashira Shibari is the Japanese inspired rope bondage art of tying someone to an upright post, beam, or column. Translating to "pole or pillar binding," this advanced technique restricts movement by pressing the partner against a stationary surface, creating deep immobility, intense weight distribution, and strong erotic tension.
Before modern ceiling suspensions and bamboo rigs, tying to architectural pillars (or hashira) was the standard method of choice in historic Japanese homes. The post can act as a rigid anchor point to achieve kneeling, seated, standing, or partial suspension scenes.
This session will start by explaining the concept of a hashira and how to prepare a vertical pole for rope play / suspension by creating a variety of pole hard points. We will explore standing and seated ties, and will conclude by teaching the “classic” hashira suspension, where the bottom is upright with their back tied to the pole
Additional hashiras will be installed around The Rope Room for this weekend
About your presenters
@Mr_Arrow & @subzq2 are rope and kink educators. Mr_Arrow is the creator of the “Dungeon Pole” style of dungeon furniture, which we believe is the first free-standing, portable vertical pole designed for kinky play that is strong enough to perform suspension. Details at https://dungeonpoles.com/resources.
They have also written a collection of essays about kink and D/s, informed by their 24/7, M/s relationship as a longtime married couple. Available for free at https://dungeonpoles.com/power_and_love.
Rope Basics Refresher / Social Hour: 6-7
Formal Class: 7-8:45(ish)
Stay & Play until 11:00
Learn, Explore, Apply, & Play. LGBTQIA+ and friends welcomed
Hashira Immersion Weekend With Mr_Arrow and subzq
This three day immersion experience will focus on Hashira Shibari (pole or pillar binding)
Hashira Shibari is the Japanese inspired rope bondage art of tying someone to an upright post, beam, or column. Translating to "pole or pillar binding," this advanced technique restricts movement by pressing the partner against a stationary surface, creating deep immobility, intense weight distribution, and strong erotic tension.
Before modern ceiling suspensions and bamboo rigs, tying to architectural pillars (or hashira) was the standard method of choice in historic Japanese homes. The post can act as a rigid anchor point to achieve kneeling, seated, standing, or partial suspension scenes.
This Immersion Weekend
-Friday Night Special LEAP Class
-Saturday full day workshop
-Saturday Wicked Weekend “The Wet Party”
-Sunday Rope Jam and Figure Drawling
This event combines all of the above into one ticket and sign up.
Tickets are $220 per tying pair