Cool Stuff in May (for DC, Baltimore, & the Mid-Atlantic)...
With spring in full bloom & summer soon upon us, this year's main party season is well under way. Indeed, there are a number of great events to entice & entertain (mainstream & alternative). So plan you calendar & get out to see what the scene really has to offer! We're pleased to be part of such a diverse culture with so much to offer, so we'll hope to see you out & about!
Featured Events:
This Sat (5/9): Sex 2.0 - A full day event featuring an array of various presenters offering a forum of informal sex positive discussion. This year's focus will be on the intersection of social media, feminism, & sexuality. Additional meet-ups, gatherings, & parties are planned for Friday & Saturday evening, plus a Sunday brunch.
The Metro is authorized to provide a special Discount. Use the code "10off" when prompted upon registration & get $10 off the $40 registration fee. We're also able to offer 2 free tickets for any organizer of a regionally based 'sex-positive' organization. Just email your organization name to the event promoters (listed on the site) and they will send you a unique code for 2 free tickets. Just tell them you were referred by Rick of The Metro Underground…
Sat 16th - Beat the Clock: DC Benefit to raise awareness about HPV & Cervical Cancer.
- DXS Rapture celebrates one of DC's best underground parties.
- And a WHOLE LOT MORE! See listing below for full entry...
Thu 21st - Exposure hosts Das Ich w/ Soil & Eclipse, & Red This Ever live.
- Dark Odyssey host one of the city's best alternative happy hours.
Sun May 24th - Tabu Takeover / Studio 54 Party (www.luckyplayparty.com): the man, the legend British Lucky Paul, he had a dream to throw a party so huge that it would be forever remembered. Soon he had an idea, to bring Studio 54 back from an era long since past & throw one of the best damn parties the scene had ever seen. So on Memorial Day Weekend, the original may be gone but you can relive a time of models & mayhem, decadence & desire, all in a place where anything goes & there are no rules. For one night, we'll take over the Tabu Social Club & transform it into a party of legendary stature. Indeed, a night worthy of its name & reputation: Studio 54...
Doors open at 8pm w/ final entry at 11pm (last call is 2am, w/ after hours at the Ramada). Tabu is at 1115 N Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD (a beautiful underground club located discreetly behind an unassuming Chinese Restaurant). Tickets are $20 in advance. The event is BYOB, but there's a fully functional bar. To which, Rick & Ariel will be your guest bartenders, so expect awesome drinks & total debauchery all night long - including "cocaine body shots" (& yes, they're legal). Mixers & mayhem provided. Venue provides bar, café seating, dance floor, dancing cages, DJ, full dungeon equipment, fantasy rooms, & a professional light & sound system. Don't want to drive home? The local Ramada is only $55 for accommodations of 4 people. It's night not be missed!
Sun 24th - Goth Prom: From the promoters of Alchemy, one of DC's greatest traditions continues.
Sat 30th - Red This Ever will be performing Live at Midnight.
- DC TNG Summer Kick-Off BBQ held at Judy's! Go time is 6pm.
- B.E.S.S. hosts their monthly members social.
- And MORE! See listing below for full entry...
Special Note: Night Dreams of Bethesda will soon be moving to Rockville (11550 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md.)! Please see their website for further updates: www.NightDreams.com
Also of interest: On Tap Magazine's Online Guide to Summer Festivals: www.ontaponline.com/article/11475
And Finally: "On Location, photos by Vance" - At the forefront of the local scene for fetish photography, PhotoVance has recently published a stunning journal of some of the most erotic & beautiful images ever put on film: For more information: photovance.com
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Here's what's going on for the rest of May:
Wed 6th - 80's Dance Night at Madam's Organ is hosted by DJ London Shadows.
- B.E.S.S: New member orientation w/ meet & greet social.
- Nocturne Wednesday is held at Shampoo Nightclub in Philly.
- Wicked Wednesday is held at The Pleasure Garden Club in Philly.
- Success in the City presents a special luncheon for Working Moms.
Thu 7th - Black Rose hosts its monthly new member gateway round-table.
- Foot Fetish Party in Baltimore w/ Mistress Lynn.
- Having Parties hosts its all male gathering in DC.
Fri 8th - Black Rose hosts its Dungeon 101 Exploratorium.
- Hanover TNG holds a monthly Happy Hour.
- Tabu hosts a special 'Blackout Friday'
- The Private Affair hosts a special "Freaky Friday."
Sat 9th - Sex 2.0: See entry above.
- Midnight will host 'Angels on Acid' Live.
- Transylvanian Concubines hold a Showing for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
- Club FEM Party at the Crucible. Doors open at 9pm.
- MILF Party: Tabu hosts a 'Red Hot MILF Party'.
- Mid-Atlantic Community Bootblack by F.I.S.T.
- Pole Dancing 101 is hosted by Pro's in the City.
- Adventures in Sailing is sponsored by Things to Do: DC.
- Handgun Lessons are presented by Things to Do: DC.
- Fallout in Richmond presents its own Goth Prom.
- Roanoke Tattoo Festival From seminars, to artists, to competitions...
Sun 10th - Mother's Day: So hey, don't forget to call your mom!
- Fischerspooner plays live at the 9:30 Club.
- CPN New Members orientation for Chesapeake Poly Society.
- Sugar Seminar Series presents "Orgasm: the Totality of Possibility."
- Washington Wine Academy holds Reston Limo Wine Tours.
Mon 11th - SigMa hosts its S/M 101 Series at the DC Eagle (Flogging).
- Having Parties hosts its all male 'daytime' gathering in DC.
- New Member Icebreaker for DC Events & Adventures.
Tue 12th - MAsT holds a roundtable panel discussion following its meet & munch.
Wed 13th - Cherry Poppin' Peepshow amateur burlesque night at The Palace of Wonders.
- 80's Dance Night at Madam's Organ is hosted by DJ London Shadows
- B.E.S.S. holds its monthly New Member Orientation at the BWI Ramada.
- Sigma will be open for play at its on-site facility.
- Pro's in the City hosts "How to Budget & Plan for Financial Success."
- Yes!Circle presents, "How to Do Good While Doing Well..."
Fri 15th - Bella Morte w/ Ego Likeness play live at Jaxx in Springfield, Va.
- The Crucible hosts a Meet & Greet Mixer for Starz & R.O.B.E.
- Spoon River Anthology is performed Live by the Springfield Theater.
- Fallout in Richmond presents "Suspend" (full hook suspension).
Sat 16th - Beat the Clock benefit walk to raise awareness for HPV & Cervical Cancer.
- DXS Rapture celebrates one of DC's best underground parties.
- Black Rose hosts its monthly member's play party at The Crucible.
- Capitol Cream hosts its monthly play party.
- Midnight hosts Guest DJ Rex...
- Electroshok holds one of Baltimore's best Goth Nights.
- Baltimore 'Freakness' at Tabu.
- The Private Affair celebrates its 8th Anniversary.
- Virginia Couples Club host their "Eyes Wide Shut" Party.
- Sigma holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
- FIST hosts its monthly social & play party in Baltimore.
- Virginia Renne Faire opening weekend (Lake Anna Winery, Spotsylvania).
- DC 101 Chili Cook-off: Great bands, good beer, & all the chili you can handle.
Sun 17th - Adventures in Paintball hosted by Things to Do: DC.
- Dragon Boat Festival on the Potomac w/ DC Events & Adventures.
16th-17th - Maryland Faerie Festival: Get those wings a flappin' & join in the magic!
- Wine in the Woods: Wine festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
- Mount Vernon Wine Festival: Tours & Virginia Wines on the Potomac.
- Chesapeake Blues Festival:: The area's biggest blues festival.
- Kinetic: Industrial / Electronic / Noise Festival in Montreal.
- Torture Garden's Birthday Bash: Presented by London's hottest fetish club.
- Bound-Con: Munich hosts one of Europe's largest BDSM/Fetish Conventions.
Wed 20th - 80's Dance Night at Madam's Organ is hosted by DJ London Shadows.
- B.E.S.S: New member orientation w/ meet & greet social.
- Sigma holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
- Wearable Art: Malaysian Fashion Show 6-9pm at The Torpedo Factory.
- Nocturne Wednesday is held at Shampoo Nightclub in Philly.
Thu 21st - Exposure hosts Das Ich w/ Soil & Eclipse, & Red This Ever live.
- Dark Odyssey host one of the city's best alternative happy hours.
- Wine & Art in Old Town hosted by the Washington Wine Academy.
22nd-24th - Memorial Day Weekend.
- Camp Crucible presents: "The Grand Parlay."
- Deathfest: Baltimore's own Death-rock Festival held at Sonar.
- Playa del Fuego: The "Burning Man" of the East Coast.
- Fetish Factory celebrates their 14th Anniversary!
- International Mr. Leather: Gay Male Leather Weekend in Chicago.
Fri 22nd - Potomac Margarita Cruise is hosted by Pro's in the City.
Sat 23rd - Drac's Ball: Featuring Das Ich & DJ Spider in Philly.
- Midnight will host Guest DJ AudioRapture .
- Tabu of Baltimore celebrates the birthday of Vicki, its owner.
- Sigma will be open for play at its on-site facility.
- Pro's in the City hosts a new member party at Eye Bar.
- Afternoon in Annapolis: tours, lunch, & a boat cruise with Things to Do.
Sun 24th - Goth Prom: From the people of Alchemy, DC's greatest tradition continues.
- Tabu Takeover / Studio 54 Party - a night worthy of its name & reputation.
Wed 27th - ABC's of Wine: Intro course by the Washington Wine Academy.
- Fallout in Richmond hosts its 'Pantsless Dance Party'.
Thu 28th - ABC's of Beer: Intro course by the Washington Wine Academy.
Fri 29th - Artomatic: Opening night for DC's largest independent art exhibit.
- Wasteland brings one of DC's Best Goth Nights to Jimmy Valentine's.
- Bound holds its monthly event at Asefu. See listing above (ongoing events).
- Foot Fetish Party in N.Va. w/ Mistress Lynn.
- The Private Affair hosts an on-premise 'Bi-Friendly Friday' Party.
Sat 30th - Red This Ever will be performing Live at Midnight.
- Electroshok holds one of Baltimore's best Goth Nights.
- DC TNG Summer Kick-Off BBQ held at Judy's!
- B.E.S.S. hosts their monthly members social.
- Mid-Atlantic Couples hosts its 'Girls Gone Wild' party.
- Having Parties hosts its Male / Female / Trans Party in DC.
- SMack! presents The "Lucky 13th" Anniversary Party.
- Asian Summer Soiree (hosted by Pro's in the City.
29th-31st - Treffen: The world's largest gathering for Goths in Leipzig, Germany.
- Splash! Hotel take-over in Orlando, Fla.
30th-31st - Vintage Virginia: The area's largest wine festival at Bull Run Park.
For details regarding any of these events, or their host organizations (plus a ton of other cool stuff), please visit www.TheMetroUnderground.com
The Metro Underground serves as a fundamental gateway for the entire spectrum of the alternative, adult, & underground scene, striving to provide a synergistic tool to help lift the fog for what's going on in & around the area, assist in the promotion of the scene as a whole, & ultimately to provide a forum through which that bridges can be built - from one culture to another, & from one group to the next. We hope you check it out…
Rick (RichardAD)...
The Metro Underground.
Online: www.TheMetroUnderground.com
Email: Rick@TheMetroUnderground.com
We can also be found on Fet-Life: http://Fetlife.com/Groups/4756
And LiveJournal: http://MetroUndergrnd.LiveJournal.com/
Featured Events:
This Sat (5/9): Sex 2.0 - A full day event featuring an array of various presenters offering a forum of informal sex positive discussion. This year's focus will be on the intersection of social media, feminism, & sexuality. Additional meet-ups, gatherings, & parties are planned for Friday & Saturday evening, plus a Sunday brunch.
The Metro is authorized to provide a special Discount. Use the code "10off" when prompted upon registration & get $10 off the $40 registration fee. We're also able to offer 2 free tickets for any organizer of a regionally based 'sex-positive' organization. Just email your organization name to the event promoters (listed on the site) and they will send you a unique code for 2 free tickets. Just tell them you were referred by Rick of The Metro Underground…
Sat 16th - Beat the Clock: DC Benefit to raise awareness about HPV & Cervical Cancer.
- DXS Rapture celebrates one of DC's best underground parties.
- And a WHOLE LOT MORE! See listing below for full entry...
Thu 21st - Exposure hosts Das Ich w/ Soil & Eclipse, & Red This Ever live.
- Dark Odyssey host one of the city's best alternative happy hours.
Sun May 24th - Tabu Takeover / Studio 54 Party (www.luckyplayparty.com): the man, the legend British Lucky Paul, he had a dream to throw a party so huge that it would be forever remembered. Soon he had an idea, to bring Studio 54 back from an era long since past & throw one of the best damn parties the scene had ever seen. So on Memorial Day Weekend, the original may be gone but you can relive a time of models & mayhem, decadence & desire, all in a place where anything goes & there are no rules. For one night, we'll take over the Tabu Social Club & transform it into a party of legendary stature. Indeed, a night worthy of its name & reputation: Studio 54...
Doors open at 8pm w/ final entry at 11pm (last call is 2am, w/ after hours at the Ramada). Tabu is at 1115 N Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD (a beautiful underground club located discreetly behind an unassuming Chinese Restaurant). Tickets are $20 in advance. The event is BYOB, but there's a fully functional bar. To which, Rick & Ariel will be your guest bartenders, so expect awesome drinks & total debauchery all night long - including "cocaine body shots" (& yes, they're legal). Mixers & mayhem provided. Venue provides bar, café seating, dance floor, dancing cages, DJ, full dungeon equipment, fantasy rooms, & a professional light & sound system. Don't want to drive home? The local Ramada is only $55 for accommodations of 4 people. It's night not be missed!
Sun 24th - Goth Prom: From the promoters of Alchemy, one of DC's greatest traditions continues.
Sat 30th - Red This Ever will be performing Live at Midnight.
- DC TNG Summer Kick-Off BBQ held at Judy's! Go time is 6pm.
- B.E.S.S. hosts their monthly members social.
- And MORE! See listing below for full entry...
Special Note: Night Dreams of Bethesda will soon be moving to Rockville (11550 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md.)! Please see their website for further updates: www.NightDreams.com
Also of interest: On Tap Magazine's Online Guide to Summer Festivals: www.ontaponline.com/article/11475
And Finally: "On Location, photos by Vance" - At the forefront of the local scene for fetish photography, PhotoVance has recently published a stunning journal of some of the most erotic & beautiful images ever put on film: For more information: photovance.com
----------------------------------------------------------------
Here's what's going on for the rest of May:
Wed 6th - 80's Dance Night at Madam's Organ is hosted by DJ London Shadows.
- B.E.S.S: New member orientation w/ meet & greet social.
- Nocturne Wednesday is held at Shampoo Nightclub in Philly.
- Wicked Wednesday is held at The Pleasure Garden Club in Philly.
- Success in the City presents a special luncheon for Working Moms.
Thu 7th - Black Rose hosts its monthly new member gateway round-table.
- Foot Fetish Party in Baltimore w/ Mistress Lynn.
- Having Parties hosts its all male gathering in DC.
Fri 8th - Black Rose hosts its Dungeon 101 Exploratorium.
- Hanover TNG holds a monthly Happy Hour.
- Tabu hosts a special 'Blackout Friday'
- The Private Affair hosts a special "Freaky Friday."
Sat 9th - Sex 2.0: See entry above.
- Midnight will host 'Angels on Acid' Live.
- Transylvanian Concubines hold a Showing for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
- Club FEM Party at the Crucible. Doors open at 9pm.
- MILF Party: Tabu hosts a 'Red Hot MILF Party'.
- Mid-Atlantic Community Bootblack by F.I.S.T.
- Pole Dancing 101 is hosted by Pro's in the City.
- Adventures in Sailing is sponsored by Things to Do: DC.
- Handgun Lessons are presented by Things to Do: DC.
- Fallout in Richmond presents its own Goth Prom.
- Roanoke Tattoo Festival From seminars, to artists, to competitions...
Sun 10th - Mother's Day: So hey, don't forget to call your mom!
- Fischerspooner plays live at the 9:30 Club.
- CPN New Members orientation for Chesapeake Poly Society.
- Sugar Seminar Series presents "Orgasm: the Totality of Possibility."
- Washington Wine Academy holds Reston Limo Wine Tours.
Mon 11th - SigMa hosts its S/M 101 Series at the DC Eagle (Flogging).
- Having Parties hosts its all male 'daytime' gathering in DC.
- New Member Icebreaker for DC Events & Adventures.
Tue 12th - MAsT holds a roundtable panel discussion following its meet & munch.
Wed 13th - Cherry Poppin' Peepshow amateur burlesque night at The Palace of Wonders.
- 80's Dance Night at Madam's Organ is hosted by DJ London Shadows
- B.E.S.S. holds its monthly New Member Orientation at the BWI Ramada.
- Sigma will be open for play at its on-site facility.
- Pro's in the City hosts "How to Budget & Plan for Financial Success."
- Yes!Circle presents, "How to Do Good While Doing Well..."
Fri 15th - Bella Morte w/ Ego Likeness play live at Jaxx in Springfield, Va.
- The Crucible hosts a Meet & Greet Mixer for Starz & R.O.B.E.
- Spoon River Anthology is performed Live by the Springfield Theater.
- Fallout in Richmond presents "Suspend" (full hook suspension).
Sat 16th - Beat the Clock benefit walk to raise awareness for HPV & Cervical Cancer.
- DXS Rapture celebrates one of DC's best underground parties.
- Black Rose hosts its monthly member's play party at The Crucible.
- Capitol Cream hosts its monthly play party.
- Midnight hosts Guest DJ Rex...
- Electroshok holds one of Baltimore's best Goth Nights.
- Baltimore 'Freakness' at Tabu.
- The Private Affair celebrates its 8th Anniversary.
- Virginia Couples Club host their "Eyes Wide Shut" Party.
- Sigma holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
- FIST hosts its monthly social & play party in Baltimore.
- Virginia Renne Faire opening weekend (Lake Anna Winery, Spotsylvania).
- DC 101 Chili Cook-off: Great bands, good beer, & all the chili you can handle.
Sun 17th - Adventures in Paintball hosted by Things to Do: DC.
- Dragon Boat Festival on the Potomac w/ DC Events & Adventures.
16th-17th - Maryland Faerie Festival: Get those wings a flappin' & join in the magic!
- Wine in the Woods: Wine festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
- Mount Vernon Wine Festival: Tours & Virginia Wines on the Potomac.
- Chesapeake Blues Festival:: The area's biggest blues festival.
- Kinetic: Industrial / Electronic / Noise Festival in Montreal.
- Torture Garden's Birthday Bash: Presented by London's hottest fetish club.
- Bound-Con: Munich hosts one of Europe's largest BDSM/Fetish Conventions.
Wed 20th - 80's Dance Night at Madam's Organ is hosted by DJ London Shadows.
- B.E.S.S: New member orientation w/ meet & greet social.
- Sigma holds open play at its on-site dungeon.
- Wearable Art: Malaysian Fashion Show 6-9pm at The Torpedo Factory.
- Nocturne Wednesday is held at Shampoo Nightclub in Philly.
Thu 21st - Exposure hosts Das Ich w/ Soil & Eclipse, & Red This Ever live.
- Dark Odyssey host one of the city's best alternative happy hours.
- Wine & Art in Old Town hosted by the Washington Wine Academy.
22nd-24th - Memorial Day Weekend.
- Camp Crucible presents: "The Grand Parlay."
- Deathfest: Baltimore's own Death-rock Festival held at Sonar.
- Playa del Fuego: The "Burning Man" of the East Coast.
- Fetish Factory celebrates their 14th Anniversary!
- International Mr. Leather: Gay Male Leather Weekend in Chicago.
Fri 22nd - Potomac Margarita Cruise is hosted by Pro's in the City.
Sat 23rd - Drac's Ball: Featuring Das Ich & DJ Spider in Philly.
- Midnight will host Guest DJ AudioRapture .
- Tabu of Baltimore celebrates the birthday of Vicki, its owner.
- Sigma will be open for play at its on-site facility.
- Pro's in the City hosts a new member party at Eye Bar.
- Afternoon in Annapolis: tours, lunch, & a boat cruise with Things to Do.
Sun 24th - Goth Prom: From the people of Alchemy, DC's greatest tradition continues.
- Tabu Takeover / Studio 54 Party - a night worthy of its name & reputation.
Wed 27th - ABC's of Wine: Intro course by the Washington Wine Academy.
- Fallout in Richmond hosts its 'Pantsless Dance Party'.
Thu 28th - ABC's of Beer: Intro course by the Washington Wine Academy.
Fri 29th - Artomatic: Opening night for DC's largest independent art exhibit.
- Wasteland brings one of DC's Best Goth Nights to Jimmy Valentine's.
- Bound holds its monthly event at Asefu. See listing above (ongoing events).
- Foot Fetish Party in N.Va. w/ Mistress Lynn.
- The Private Affair hosts an on-premise 'Bi-Friendly Friday' Party.
Sat 30th - Red This Ever will be performing Live at Midnight.
- Electroshok holds one of Baltimore's best Goth Nights.
- DC TNG Summer Kick-Off BBQ held at Judy's!
- B.E.S.S. hosts their monthly members social.
- Mid-Atlantic Couples hosts its 'Girls Gone Wild' party.
- Having Parties hosts its Male / Female / Trans Party in DC.
- SMack! presents The "Lucky 13th" Anniversary Party.
- Asian Summer Soiree (hosted by Pro's in the City.
29th-31st - Treffen: The world's largest gathering for Goths in Leipzig, Germany.
- Splash! Hotel take-over in Orlando, Fla.
30th-31st - Vintage Virginia: The area's largest wine festival at Bull Run Park.
For details regarding any of these events, or their host organizations (plus a ton of other cool stuff), please visit www.TheMetroUnderground.com
The Metro Underground serves as a fundamental gateway for the entire spectrum of the alternative, adult, & underground scene, striving to provide a synergistic tool to help lift the fog for what's going on in & around the area, assist in the promotion of the scene as a whole, & ultimately to provide a forum through which that bridges can be built - from one culture to another, & from one group to the next. We hope you check it out…
Rick (RichardAD)...
The Metro Underground.
Online: www.TheMetroUnderground.com
Email: Rick@TheMetroUnderground.com
We can also be found on Fet-Life: http://Fetlife.com/Groups/4756
And LiveJournal: http://MetroUndergrnd.LiveJournal.com/