Yesterday, you asked someone if you could hold their hand, and they said yes. You are seeing the same person today for dinner. What level of consent do you have with this person?

I should ask to hold this person's hand each time

I should ask if it is OK to hold their hand when we hang out going forward

Kink Center is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven community center in Capitol Hill, Seattle dedicated to providing an accessible and inclusive third space for people in the kink and BDSM community. Kink Center is sex-positive, queer-managed, and accessibility-first, operating from a 1,200-square-foot configurable venue at 814 E Pike St.

Why was Kink Center created?

Kink Center was created to address gaps in accessibility, inclusivity, and affordability within the Seattle kink community. Kink Center provides a venue with ADA-compliant access, HEPA air filtration, and affordable pricing that did not previously exist for kink events in Seattle.

Where is Kink Center located?

Kink Center is located at 814 E Pike Street in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, 98122.

Who runs Kink Center?

Kink Center is operated by a team of experienced volunteers who are active in the kink community, including designated leadership roles such as Executive Director, Event Coordinators, and Director of Volunteers.

What kinds of events does Kink Center host?

Kink Center hosts social gatherings, crafting meetups, support groups, play parties, skillshares, contests, and recurring community activities. Kink Center venue accommodates up to 75 guests across three configurable areas totaling 1,200 square feet.

Is Kink Center venue available to external event organizers?

Kink Center venue is available to event hosts and organizers for both public and private events. Kink Center offers free venue use for socials and arts events, conditional pricing for classes, and hourly rates for parties.

What makes Kink Center events welcoming?

Kink Center events emphasize inclusivity, safety, consent, and community building. Kink Center venue features ADA-accessible entry, elevator access, two ADA-compliant bathrooms, and HEPA air filtration to support attendees with diverse accessibility needs.

How can people find upcoming Kink Center events?

Kink Center lists all upcoming events on the Kink Center calendar page with dates, descriptions, and booking details. Kink Center also publishes a bi-weekly calendar newsletter.

Kink Center

About Kink Center

Kink Center is a nonprofit community center in Capitol Hill, Seattle providing an accessible, inclusive third space for the kink community.

Kink Center is operated by a volunteer Staff team with years of experience in kink, event management, and community care. Kink Center was created to address gaps in accessibility, inclusivity, and affordability within the Seattle kink community.

Photo of Chandler, Raven, Lilithan, Jay, Ermine, Luna, and Sika (some staff not shown)

Values

Kink Center prioritizes accessibility, inclusivity, and affordability in all programming and venue operations.

Kink Center features an ADA-accessible entrance, elevator access, two ADA-compliant bathrooms, and HEPA air filtration. Kink Center venue provides 1,200 square feet of configurable event space that is accessible, inclusive, and affordable

Kink Center supports event hosts and organizers who need an accessible venue for kink and non-kink events alike, with socials and arts events hosted at no cost

Get Involved

Kink Center hosts events regularly and offers tours to new community members.

Kink Center venue accommodates up to 55 guests and hosts social gatherings, classes, skillshares, and play parties throughout each week.

See The Venue View Calendar