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This is where you will find events reasonably local to the Twin Cities, MN, USA neighborhood, excepting those that are regularly-scheduled TIES meetings, which can be found in TIES Meetings, the button to the left.
For a calendar of all local events over the next several months, please see the new TIES BDSM Events Calendar - it has all of the events we've heard of, and has several nifty features. Other organizations are encouraged to link directly to it, and anyone with an event they'd like to see listed there should email details to the TIES mailbox.
For further information, may we suggest that you also check the event listings at Leather Journey
TIES PLayParties are currently on hold, until we find/repair a good space for hosting them. If you're curious, you can take a peek at the TIES PlayParty Rules.
Many community events are announced during the TIES Munch.
If you or your group has an event you'd like to see announced here, feel free to send all relevant information to the TIES webmaster, and it'll get posted here ASAP.
Regular Events
Minnesota Kinky Youth, an organization for BDSM folks between the ages of 18 and 35, meet often (not always) on the first Sunday of every month. The details of thier munches will often be available on the TIES BDSM Events Calendar, or the group's mail list can be joined at their web site.People who frequent the IRC channel D/s_minnesota meet every Thursday at various locations. Get further details on IRC (available via a web-based script at Bondage.com), or look for current meeting location at the TIES BDSM Events Calendar.
MSDB hosts the Downtown Munch on the second Thursday of every month at Kieran's Pub, 330 2nd Ave. S. in downtown Minneapolis. This is a no-smoking, streetwear-only, no-play event.
The St Cloud Lifestyles Group (SCG) meets the second Thursday of every month at 8:00 pm at Bear Creek in Waite Park. SCG is a diverse group that welcomes all newcomers and newbies. Our members range in age and experience level from the just starting young kinksters to Old Guard Lifestylers with everything in between. Our munches are strictly street wear, no play events. We have enjoyed play party since September '03 and invite any and all who are interested to come meet and munch with us soon. Please email to MzStix for further information.
The Newbie Munch is a monthly no-play, streetwear gathering held on the second Saturday of every month at 1pm. The location varies from month to month, but it is always held in a public space such as a restaurant, mall, or park. Attendance varies but averages between 15 and 30 people. It is designed for people who are completely new to BDSM, familiar with BDSM but new to a real life community, or even those familiar with BDSM communities, but new to this area. We also typically have several veterans of the local scene to help answer questions and with whom one can make contacts. We even invite those who have a limited familiarity with the local community and wish to expand their social circle. Announcements regarding the location and other specifics of the Newbie Munch can be found on the TIES list, heard at the TIES Munch, and other places, or else e-mail Count Vronsky at AllisonWondrland@yahoo.com for more details.
Whipsters holds an open singletail practice session on the third Wednesday of the month, from 6:00pm to 11:00pm at Crosby Lake Park in St. Paul. They gather at the picnic pavillion at the foot of the entrance road. There will be a grill in use, as well as a fire in the fireplace if someone brings wood, so feel free to bring something to grill and a potluck dish to share, if you like. Every session has a theme, and you can get more information by email request, or ask to join their mailing list by clicking here.
MSDB also hosts the Rochester Munch on the third Thursday. During the summer months, they meet at McMurphy's, 1201 Eastgate Drive SE, on Highway 14 East in Rochester. Street clothes only, no play allowed, 18 and older only, please. For further information, click on their name to visit their web site, or send them e-mail.
The Chippewa Valley Alternative Lifestyles Support Group holds a Munch in Eau Claire, WI on the third Saturday of every month at Scooters Bar, 411 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI, from 1 to 4 pm. For further information, send them e-mail.
Special Events
TIES is pleased to announce a PlayParty to be held on Satyrday, November 27 - 2 days after Thanksgiving. Attendance is limited, with tickets going on a first-come, first-served basis. The party will run from 9:00pm to 3:30am, at a location to be disclosed to attendees only.
Admission is $25/single, $40/couple, $60/triad. Full buffet and beverages will be supplied, per usual TIES policy. Tickets are available at SubSpace, Dom(me)'s Domain, or by arrangement with any TIES Ossifer.
Persons attending should be familiar with the TIES PlayParty Rules.MSDB is hosting the Bizarre Bazaar on Saturday, December 11, from Noon to 7:00pm at Tricks, 490 N. Robert St. in Saint Paul. An afternoon of kink shopping and entertainment. Free admission.
The Knights Of Leather are hosting Tournament 17, a weekend of demos, workshops, and 24-hour dungeons. The theme this year is 'Cellblock 17'. Registration begins this month for attendance at the event, which is June 3, 4, and 5, 2005.
You may want to also check the new calendar that you can see by clicking here. Groups or individuals who would like their event listed there, here, or both are welcome to email details to TIES at ties@mn.rr.com.
