This Week at Wicked Grounds (Wednesday, November 10th - Sunday, November 21st) (Patreon)

Happy November!

Here in San Francisco we're getting some much needed rain and the weather is cooling. Thanksgiving is right around the corner!

Thank you so much to everyone who supported our Staying the EFF in Business Sales (or attended our very humorous FinDom class) last weekend! We were able to bring in some much-needed cash flow to get through the immediate crisis. We've turned the Annex Classroom 1 into a little production room to get all your orders in your hands as quickly as we can!

And: the rumors are true. Our espresso machine breathed its last mid-day Saturday. We knew this day was coming eventually -- we had been starting to save for a replacement just before the pandemic started -- but it's going to be a big fix (new-to-us machine, fixing issues with the water pump into the machine, and the professional installation). We have some great leads on used commercial machines that we hope till last us for the next decade or more. If you want to help with that, see a roundup of fundraising links below.

If you're in the shop this week, we are continuing to close out the in-stock T-shirts and tanks as we transition all our logo gear to print on demand at WickedGrounds.clothing. Take a peek at the sizes in stock when you're next here. If we have yours, you can get it at 50% off while supplies last!

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Fundraising link roundup

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• ​Espresso Machine Replacement Fundraiser (via Facebook) . Best way to help with this particular need and earmark your contribution for the espresso machine replacement in particular.
• ​Buying Support Drinks (via WickedGrounds.com) always helps with keeping the beans moving.
• ​Our new tipjar at ConvertKit. ​
• ​Our PayPal. ​
• ​And of course we welcome your ongoing monthly subscription via Patreon.

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This Week (Wednesday, November 10th - Sunday, November 21st)

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Wednesday, November 10th

Café & boutique open 10am - 10pm.

Join Lee Harrington online at 6pm Pacific for Erotic Alchemy, an introduction to sex magick. From the “Great Rite” to dedicated tools, the power of orgasm to the debates about polarity and resonance, we will examine a wide variety of topics surrounding the world and applications of erotic alchemy. Join us as we examine and discuss raising sexual energy to create connection, manifest change in our lives, and affect the world at large. Advance ticketing required for this live webinar. Invoke yours here! ​

In the Café, please join us for the Switches Munch from 7-9pm. This munch is for people anywhere on the D/s-T/b spectrum who find themselves evolving toward switching. Everyone’s welcome to participate, or just listen in on the conversation. We’ll start off each munch with a short round of introductions. More information & RSVP at the FetLife event here. ​

Thursday, November 11th

Café & boutique open 10am - 10pm.

If you're a guy interested in tying guys, you probably want to get involved with Rope Burn, a monthly event for rope bondage. And the best way to get involved is to attend their pre-Burn Coffee Social at Wicked Grounds from 6-7pm. (After that, it's time to grab the rope and head over to Catalyst for practice!)

The Sex Magic Coffee Social meets in the cafe starting at 7pm. In November, we welcome the passing of the local Autumn, and ask what various practices you associate or assign to this time of Harvests and the Death? Please feel free to bring seasonal tools or projects, or any questions or topics that you would like share with community. More information at the FetLife listing here! ​

Join Ignixia online at 6pm Pacific for Decorative Cuttings, part of the Medical Play Series. This class covers the how to's of scalpel work and simple decorative cuttings. We will cover the basics as well as how to make them artistic and take your play past just being painful. It will also cover safe handling precautions and procedures for bio-hazard type material such as sharps and bodily fluid handling and disposal. Advance ticketing required - get yours here! ​

Friday, November 12th

Café & boutique closed.

Saturday, November 13th

Café & boutique open 10am - 8pm.

At 10:30, please join us for the Milk Munch, a group for erotic lactation enthusiasts! More information & RSVP on FetLife here. More information & RSVP at the FetLife event listing here! ​

Sunday, November 14th

Café & boutique open 10am - 8pm.

Monday, November 15th

Café & boutique open 10am - 10pm.

At 7pm Pacific in Wicked Grounds Annex - or online anywhere! - please join us for BDSM Negotiation Basics with Miriam Green. This class explores the basics of affirmative consent, key questions to ask while negotiating, and how the neuropsychology of a scene impacts how we communicate before, during, and after play. Advance ticketing required to take part online, and recommended for in-person attendance.

This is a Kink 101 class, so if you're already a VIP+ member ($30/month or higher) on our Patreon, you may attend as part of your free class benefits. Check your Patreon messages for details!

In the cafe, please join us for the Polyamory/ Non-monogamy Munch at 7pm. This munch open to anyone who identifies as ethically non-monogamous, or curious about how to explore polyamory or other forms of consensual non-monogamy! More information at the FetLife event listing here.

Tuesday, November 16th

Café & boutique open 10am - 10pm.

Satanic Bay Area holds their coffee hour in the cafe from 6-8pm. Yes, we know that's two hours. We don't make the rules.

Join Sir Ezra at 6pm Pacific/ 9pm Eastern online for Finding Your Play Partner. We will show you how to build community, your skills and how to vet potential play partners. We will also highlight common pitfalls and mistakes people make in their pursuit of a partner so you don’t have to make them yourself. More details & ticketing here. ​

Or, join us in Wicked Grounds Annex for the Wicked Rope Jam! Tie or be tied! Learn new techniques and make rope loving friends! 7-9pm. Preticketing is not required. A $5-$20 sliding scale entrance fee will be collected at the door. FetLife event listing and more information here! ​

Wednesday, November 17th

Café & boutique open 10am - 10pm.

The Crossdressing Club of San Francisco meets in Wicked Grounds Annex from 7-9pm. Advance ticketing not required - a $5-$20 sliding scale admission will be requested from attendees. FetLife event listing and more information here! ​

Thursday, November 18th

Café & boutique open 10am - 10pm.

Empaths face unique challenges navigating many communities -- kink and magick communities among them. But shadow work brings unique challenges to our own personal work. Tonight's Empath Training: Shadow Work with Diana Rajchel offers strategies for managing shadow work in ourselves, our relationships and our communities. Advance ticketing & more information here for this online class.

In the Annex, join PsychoKitty Ryan at 7pm for Fetish Games. If you're looking for great ideas to bring to your play parties, munches and other icebreakers, look no further! Details & ticketing for this in-person workshop here. ​

Friday, November 19th

Café & boutique closed.

Need some new outfits? Evie Vane and Shay Tiziano will be hosting a Wicked Grounds Clothing Swap in the Annex from 7-9pm. Bring some items to share, and walk away with some great new finds! Space is limited and donation-based pre-ticketing is strongly recommended. Get yours here! ​

Saturday, November 20th

Café & boutique open 10am - 8pm.

At 2pm Pacific/ 5pm Eastern online, learn how to create your own Rope Strap On Harnesses with Robin Beatch. Whether you want a quick and simple rope harness, or you want to get creative - this workshop has it! More details & ticketing here for this online class!

Want to get up to some crafting? Join Crafty & Kinky in the cafe from 4-6pm, and bring your projects!

Sunday, November 21st

Café & boutique open 10am - 8pm.

More crafting? Yes, please! The Craftstreet Boys meet in the Annex from 1-3 pm to make a space for crafting while centering soft masculinity. Pre-ticketing not required, but a $5-$20 sliding scale admission will be requested at the door.

Interested in exploring Sex Magick, but don't know where to start? If you're already experienced in kink, we can leverage your lived experience to give you immediate understanding of some key techniques! Join us for Sex Magick for Kinksters with Miriam Green from 2-4pm Pacific (5-7pm Eastern) either in person in the Wicked Grounds Annex or anywhere via Zoom. Details & ticketing here for San Francisco tickets, or here for online.

For purposes of ticketing, this counts as a Kink 101 class, so if you're already a VIP+ member ($30/month or higher) on our Patreon, you may attend as part of your free class benefits. Check your Patreon messages for details!

With love & gratitude -

xoxo

Mir & the Wicked Grounds team

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