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8:30am - 4:00pm

Newton, MA (Accessible by the MBTA)
$225/person ($175/student)

The Partners in Sex Ed Community Conference is a full day conference for aspiring and experienced sex, health and wellness educators.

We are excited to announce the re-launch of our annual sex ed conference. Now more than ever we need community solidarity and the skills to support all of our students in an increasingly hostile world.

Are you in the process of updating your Health Ed curriculum to align with new frameworks and standards? Are you unsure of how to advocate for your work with your school committee? Do you need some fresh new lesson plans to energize your curriculum? Do you wish you had more colleagues to share materials and strategies with? This conference is for you.

Join us for a day filled with insightful sessions, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, this conference is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of sex education. Connect with other educators and health teachers, exchange ideas, and gain valuable resources to take back to your classroom. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow and learn with us!

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7:00 - 10:00 pm

72 Joy St. (Somerville)
$15-30/person sliding scale. Scholarships available, so don’t let the ticket price be the reason you don’t come.

Come join two growing communities for an evening of Japanese-inspired rope bondage (shibari) modeling and figure drawing. We’ll discuss some of the consent and negotiation involved in bondage play and then demonstrate some aesthetic rope ties for your drawing pleasure!

Snacks and drawing materials will be provided. Cost is on a sliding scale based on your ability to pay and recognition of structural privileges: $15-$35 (scholarships available, so don’t let the ticket price be the reason you don’t come!)

You don’t have to be kinky to enjoy seeing the masculine body tied in new shapes. You don’t have to be good at drawing to enjoy looking and watching.

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7:30 - 9:30 pm

Upstairs at Bow Market (Somerville)
$23.18 - $33.85 sliding scale

Half a Mind Comedy presents BAZONGAS! - an evening of standup comedy at Upstairs at Bow in Somerville, MA, featuring jokes about boobs and more by people who have, have had, or wish to have boobs.

Our lineup consists of our brilliant headliner, Janelle Draper, our amazing comics Ang Buxton, Mel Moscoso, Lj, and Steph Dalwin, and our dashing co-producers Shruti Datari, Kathleen Meditz, and Alyssa Shore.

This show will run for 60-90 min and will feature 5-6 comics.

Net proceeds from BAZONGAS! will go to Point of Pride trans surgery fund, which provides scholarships to trans folks who are seeking gender affirming surgery.

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6:45 - 8:00 pm

Cambridge Community Center (Cambridge)

Empowering Identities is a genderqueer and asexual music experience with Miss Christine. During the presentation, band leader Christine Moad (they/them) discusses terms relevant to the genderqueer/ace perspective, offers educational resources for those who share one or both of these identities, and provides insights they’ve gleaned from their own journey to aid those in the LGBTQIA+ community who might be questioning or newly out.

Christine also gives tips for allies who want to better understand and support people with those identities. After the presentation, Miss Christine puts on a private concert for attendees.

Christine has given this presentation at youth organizations and colleges across the Northeast and Midwest and they are excited to share this firsthand knowledge with you and your audience.

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7:30 - 10:00 pm

Jamaica Plain. Exact location will be given to confirmed ticket holders.
$10-45/person sliding scale.

Curious about kink but not sure where to start? Join SBC for an introductory workshop on kink exploration! In this discussion-based class with roosiieebee, we will cover the journey into kink, how to keep yourself safe as you venture outside your comfort zone, and commonly used vocabulary. We will also discuss setting expectations for yourself and others and simple rules of thumb to follow.

This workshop is designed for those new to kink, whether you're brand-spanking-new (pun intended), stepping outside the bedroom and into the community for the first time, or venturing into different areas of kink. We encourage participants to come to this class with an open mind and connect with others at similar stages in their kink journey. If you're unsure whether this class is for you, feel free to reach out to us!

The venue is located in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA.

IMPORTANT POLICY INFROMATION

All event details (including address) will be sent out 7 days before the event and 1 day before the event. Please add smartbostonco@gmail.com to your address book so our email doesn't go to your spam folder. If you purchased your ticket after the first confirmation email is sent, you may not receive the address until the day before.

Ticket sales will close at 12:00 PM the day before the event. No ticket sales will be processed after this time.

What to Bring

A notebook and writing utensil.

A mat or blanket to sit on.

Please note - Yoga mats will be available for rent at the venue for $3. Free blankets and yoga bolsters will be available for class use.

Venue, Accessibility, & Transportation

The class space is on the third floor of the building. There is currently no elevator access.

The studio is shoe-free. Shoes must be removed before entering the studio space. There are multiple shoe racks right outside the studio door.

There are two bathrooms - one is only for femmes on the third floor, one is a single-stall gender neutral bathroom on the second floor that requires a key from the front desk to access.

The venue is a 10 minute walk from the Green Street stop on the Orange Line or a 2 min walk from the 41 & 39 bus stops.

Parking is available at City of Boston Municipal Lot #6 on Burroughs Street. It's free and only a 2-3 minute walk away. There is also free street parking available near the venue.

Dress Code

This is a discussion-based event. We recommend wearing clothes that are comfortable to sit and relax in. No nudity is permitted at this event.

Tickets & Payment Options

Payments will be processed through Eventbrite with sliding scale pricing. All tickets provide the same entry (1 person per ticket) to the event. Pricing is access-based, not "pay what you want". If you benefit from systemic privilege, please consider paying more.

Health and Safety

Attendees of all events are encouraged to be fully vaccinated and boosted. We also encourage folks to practice regular at home testing before events to ensure you are COVID negative. Attendees are required to STAY HOME from any event, and notify organizers of their absence, if they are feeling at all ill.

About the Presenter

Roosiieebee (Rosie, she/her) is a switchy polyamorous pansexual who first tied someone up over 10 years ago. She enjoys bringing her chaotic energy to rope scenes whether she’s tying or being tied. A born and bred New Englander, she’s Boston based and part of SMart Boston Collab, and loves spending time doing kinky, witchy, Jewish shit. She’s passionate about exploring inclusivity in rope, particularly representation of fat folks and bodies of all different abilities.