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?

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Kink Center is a nonprofit community center in Capitol Hill, Seattle dedicated to providing an accessible and inclusive third space for people in the kink and BDSM community to connect, explore, learn, and grow. It is volunteer-driven, sex-positive, queer-managed, and accessibility-first.

Where is Kink Center located?

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

Who runs Kink Center?

Kink Center is operated by a diverse team of experienced volunteers who are active in the kink community. The organization has designated leadership roles including Executive Director, Event Coordinators, Director of Volunteers, and others who work together to support accessible events and community programming.

Why was Kink Center created?

Kink Center was created to fill gaps in the Seattle kink community by providing a space that is genuinely accessible and inclusive, addressing the lack of venues with meaningful accessibility and community support.

What is the layout and size of the venue?

The venue consists of three connected areas — the Common Area, the Main Area, and the Glass Room — totaling about 1,200 square feet.

How many people can the venue accommodate?

The venue comfortably holds about 50 people, with contracts typically allowing up to 75. Organizers recommend a maximum of 60 people including volunteers and hosts.

What kinds of events can be held at the venue?

The venue supports a variety of event types including socials, workshops, classes, crafting meetups, play parties, community gatherings, and educational events. Events do not have to be kink-specific.

How much does it cost to rent the venue?

Kink Center venue pricing varies by event type: arts and socials are free, classes use conditional pricing, and parties cost $75/hour. Kink Center donation-based pricing model aims to make the space free when monthly donations cover rent.

Are socials free at the venue?

Socials including hangouts, munches, and movie nights are free at the Kink Center venue, unless the event is ticketed.

How long does the venue reservation process take?

Kink Center venue reservations take approximately 3 days from initial request to confirmation, including time for staff review and agreements. The process includes venue consideration, staff questions, and signing agreements.

Is the venue ADA accessible?

Kink Center venue has an ADA-approved entrance from Pike Street with a slight ramp, elevator access to the space, and two ADA-accessible bathrooms. Kink Center venue uses modern HVAC and COWAY HEPA air purifiers to maintain air quality.

What is the masking policy at the venue?

Morning events (before 5 pm) and all Friday events require masks (KN95 or better). Event hosts may set stricter mask policies but cannot override venue-wide requirements during designated times. All in-person Kink Center staff meetings require masks.

What air quality measures does the venue have?

Kink Center venue has a modern HVAC system that continuously cycles air, COWAY HEPA air purifiers, and windows that can be opened for increased ventilation.

What events does Kink Center host?

Kink Center hosts recurring BDSM and kink events including Kinky Crafting, Masked Mayhem play parties, Kinky Movie Night, and various educational events. Kink Center also supports community partner events at the venue.

When is Kinky Crafting?

Kinky Crafting happens every 1st Wednesday at 7pm (mask optional) and every 3rd Sunday at 2pm (mask required) at the Kink Center venue in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

Where can I find the Kink Center event calendar?

Kink Center maintains a public event calendar at kinkcenter.org/calendar showing all upcoming events. You can also subscribe to our iCal feed or RSS feed for event updates.

What kinds of social gatherings are held at Kink Center?

Kink Center hosts a variety of social events and play parties such as masked art jams, play parties, mask-required DJ nights, rope socials, karaoke parties, support groups, and community meetups that create space for community interaction and play.

What rules must attendees follow at Kink Center events?

All event attendees must follow house rules enforced by event hosts, including consent practices, safety protocols, and venue-specific policies. Kink Center provides a downloadable PDF of attendee rules on our policies page.

What is required of event hosts?

Event hosts must understand and enforce venue rules, coordinate with an assigned Event Coordinator, provide setup labor, manage attendees, and leave the space clean after the event.

Can event hosts set their own rules?

Yes, event hosts can set rules that are equal to or more strict than Kink Center baseline rules. However, hosts may not allow activities that are prohibited by the venue.

How can I volunteer at Kink Center?

Kink Center accepts volunteers through the Volunteering Google Form. After submitting, you'll receive an automated email with next steps, and our team will proactively reach out to you. Volunteers help maintain the venue, assist event hosts with setup/teardown, receive training, and spread awareness of Kink Center.

What do Kink Center volunteers do?

Kink Center volunteers maintain the venue space, help event hosts with setup and teardown, receive routine training and education, help spread awareness of Kink Center mission and goals, and provide door check-in or event staff support.

How can I financially support Kink Center?

Kink Center accepts one-time and monthly donations (starting at just $1/month), as well as material support through items listed on the Kink Center Amazon Wishlist. Monthly donations provide predictable, sustainable funding that helps us plan ahead and keep events accessible.

Are donations to Kink Center tax-deductible?

Yes, donations to Kink Center are tax-deductible. Kink Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit listed on the IRS Publication 78.

How can I contact Kink Center?

Kink Center can be reached via email at info@kinkcenter.org, through the Kink Center Discord server, or by calling or texting +1 206-249-7639. For specific feedback about education, accessibility, volunteers, or marketing, use our feedback form at kinkcenter.org/feedback.

What is the response time for inquiries?

Kink Center is an all-volunteer organization. Discord or text is fastest for urgent matters. Email responses may take 1-3 business days.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Kink Center, Kink Center venue, events, and how to get involved.

General

What is Kink Center?: Kink Center is a nonprofit community center in Capitol Hill, Seattle dedicated to providing an accessible and inclusive third space for people in the kink and BDSM community to connect, explore, learn, and grow. It is volunteer-driven, sex-positive, queer-managed, and accessibility-first.
Where is Kink Center located?: Kink Center is located at 814 E Pike Street in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98122.
Who runs Kink Center?: Kink Center is operated by a diverse team of experienced volunteers who are active in the kink community. The organization has designated leadership roles including Executive Director, Event Coordinators, Director of Volunteers, and others who work together to support accessible events and community programming.
Why was Kink Center created?: Kink Center was created to fill gaps in the Seattle kink community by providing a space that is genuinely accessible and inclusive, addressing the lack of venues with meaningful accessibility and community support.

Venue & Capacity

What is the layout and size of the venue?: The venue consists of three connected areas — the Common Area, the Main Area, and the Glass Room — totaling about 1,200 square feet.
How many people can the venue accommodate?: The venue comfortably holds about 50 people, with contracts typically allowing up to 75. Organizers recommend a maximum of 60 people including volunteers and hosts.
What kinds of events can be held at the venue?: The venue supports a variety of event types including socials, workshops, classes, crafting meetups, play parties, community gatherings, and educational events. Events do not have to be kink-specific.

Venue Pricing & Booking

How much does it cost to rent the venue?: Kink Center venue pricing varies by event type: arts and socials are free, classes use conditional pricing, and parties cost $75/hour. Kink Center donation-based pricing model aims to make the space free when monthly donations cover rent.
Are socials free at the venue?: Socials including hangouts, munches, and movie nights are free at the Kink Center venue, unless the event is ticketed.
How long does the venue reservation process take?: Kink Center venue reservations take approximately 3 days from initial request to confirmation, including time for staff review and agreements. The process includes venue consideration, staff questions, and signing agreements.

Accessibility & Health & Safety

Is the venue ADA accessible?: Kink Center venue has an ADA-approved entrance from Pike Street with a slight ramp, elevator access to the space, and two ADA-accessible bathrooms. Kink Center venue uses modern HVAC and COWAY HEPA air purifiers to maintain air quality.
What is the masking policy at the venue?: Morning events (before 5 pm) and all Friday events require masks (KN95 or better). Event hosts may set stricter mask policies but cannot override venue-wide requirements during designated times. All in-person Kink Center staff meetings require masks.
What air quality measures does the venue have?: Kink Center venue has a modern HVAC system that continuously cycles air, COWAY HEPA air purifiers, and windows that can be opened for increased ventilation.

Events & Calendar

What events does Kink Center host?: Kink Center hosts recurring BDSM and kink events including Kinky Crafting, Masked Mayhem play parties, Kinky Movie Night, and various educational events. Kink Center also supports community partner events at the venue.
When is Kinky Crafting?: Kinky Crafting happens every 1st Wednesday at 7pm (mask optional) and every 3rd Sunday at 2pm (mask required) at the Kink Center venue in Capitol Hill, Seattle.
Where can I find the Kink Center event calendar?: Kink Center maintains a public event calendar at kinkcenter.org/calendar showing all upcoming events. You can also subscribe to our iCal feed or RSS feed for event updates.
What kinds of social gatherings are held at Kink Center?: Kink Center hosts a variety of social events and play parties such as masked art jams, play parties, mask-required DJ nights, rope socials, karaoke parties, support groups, and community meetups that create space for community interaction and play.

Policies & Rules

What rules must attendees follow at Kink Center events?: All event attendees must follow house rules enforced by event hosts, including consent practices, safety protocols, and venue-specific policies. Kink Center provides a downloadable PDF of attendee rules on our policies page.
What is required of event hosts?: Event hosts must understand and enforce venue rules, coordinate with an assigned Event Coordinator, provide setup labor, manage attendees, and leave the space clean after the event.
Can event hosts set their own rules?: Yes, event hosts can set rules that are equal to or more strict than Kink Center baseline rules. However, hosts may not allow activities that are prohibited by the venue.

Getting Involved

How can I volunteer at Kink Center?: Kink Center accepts volunteers through the Volunteering Google Form. After submitting, you'll receive an automated email with next steps, and our team will proactively reach out to you. Volunteers help maintain the venue, assist event hosts with setup/teardown, receive training, and spread awareness of Kink Center.
What do Kink Center volunteers do?: Kink Center volunteers maintain the venue space, help event hosts with setup and teardown, receive routine training and education, help spread awareness of Kink Center mission and goals, and provide door check-in or event staff support.
How can I financially support Kink Center?: Kink Center accepts one-time and monthly donations (starting at just $1/month), as well as material support through items listed on the Kink Center Amazon Wishlist. Monthly donations provide predictable, sustainable funding that helps us plan ahead and keep events accessible.
Are donations to Kink Center tax-deductible?: Yes, donations to Kink Center are tax-deductible. Kink Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit listed on the IRS Publication 78.

Contact & Response

How can I contact Kink Center?: Kink Center can be reached via email at info@kinkcenter.org, through the Kink Center Discord server, or by calling or texting +1 206-249-7639. For specific feedback about education, accessibility, volunteers, or marketing, use our feedback form at kinkcenter.org/feedback.
What is the response time for inquiries?: Kink Center is an all-volunteer organization. Discord or text is fastest for urgent matters. Email responses may take 1-3 business days.

Have Another Question?

Kink Center welcomes questions, suggestions, and volunteer inquiries.