CANCELED: Dance IT Out workshop

WOW Cafe Theatre 59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Dance IT Out workshop: Canceled  Friday, April 26, 2024, 4pm-7pm With apologies from the organizers. A dance workshop where people can learn and have fun. Hip hop, modern, contemporary, and jazz, taught by Denyse McMillion.

WOW! Cafe Theater Open House – Lower East Side History Month

WOW Cafe Theatre 59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a special archival walk through the groundbreaking history of WOW! Cafe Theater. Meet the passionate individuals who keep this space alive and thriving, and immerse yourself in our diverse and vibrant history.

Violet Bights: Politics of Desire, Anti-Fatness, & Rope Bottoming

WOW Cafe Theatre 59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Through lecture and group discussion, we will navigate the complexities of desirability politics, challenge anti-fat narratives in rope, and celebrate diversity in the realm of rope bottoming.

Queer Rope Social Pride Edition

Queer Rope Social is a a monthly rope jam hosted by @parkerropeboi & the QRS team, a welcoming, friendly space for queers to experience & learn about rope bondage /shibari 

Armbinders for Every Body

Hybrid online and in person at WOW Cafe Theatre

Armbinders for Every Body, a workshop with Parker RopeBoi & Vee ElectrOPapi

Spider Web Ties

Hybrid online and in person at WOW Cafe Theatre

In this workshop, Parker will share their tricks (and treats!) for creating a spiderweb tie.  The workshop includes different frictions and techniques for keeping frictions in place, maintaining tension and structure, and using different rope materials.  Through demonstration and step-by-step hands-on learning, Parker will walk you through how to tie spider web patterns in chest harnesses, lower-body harnesses, and other decorative ties. 

Queer Rope Social October 2024

WOW Cafe Theatre 59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States

October is spooky season, so feel free to bring that vibe to Queer Rope Social with spiderweb ties, costumes, and whatever seasonal spin you are feeling.

Beginner Rope Intensive workshop

Hybrid online and in person at WOW Cafe Theatre

Through step-by-step instruction and hands-on practice, participants will learn multiple techniques for tying and being tied.  In addition to rope handling and ties, the workshop models and teaches methods of communication, negotiation, consent, body awareness, risk assessment and risk reduction regarding rope/shibari play.

Queer Rope Social November 2024

WOW Cafe Theatre 59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Attendees at Queer Rope Social can explore and experience rope ties, learn and practice rope, ask questions, and connect with fellow queer folks who share an interest in rope. The QRS team prioritizes consent and creating a low-key, welcoming environment that centers queer, trans, and non-binary people.