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  Calendar of Events
  We present below a listing of events of interest occurring at Galleria Domain. To access a comprehensive listing of pansexual BDSM events in the greater Chicago area, go to the Chicago BDSM calendar at http://freecal.brownbearsw.com/chibdsm.
 
September 11, 2010 Newcomer's Social 4PM to 6PM
 
Are you curious about what a BDSM club is like, but nervous about attending one while it is in full swing?
 
Have you always wanted to meet others interested in Kinky lifestyle but had trouble finding a good place to start out?
 
Are you active in a Chicago area kinky community and interested in meeting others of a like mind at a local club dedicated to BDSM?
 
If so, then GD2's Newcomers' Social is for you!
 
GD2's socials have become one of the best and busiest places to meet and mingle with diverse members of our communities and to meet new friends, play partners, and more. Our Newcomers' Socials draw attendees from all over Chicago's Kink and alternative lifestyle communities, including practitioners of BDSM, fetishists, members of Leather communities, polyamorists, members of the next generation, some of GD2's active members, and others. We provide an exceptional, no pressure environment for socializing and welcome everyone, whether you are completely new, curious about what a BDSM club is like, or have years of experience.
 
Come join us!
 
RSVP with your full name to MztrsCarol@galleriadomain.org if you would like to attend. A confirmation with directions to the club will be e-mailed to you. You do not need to be a member of GD2 nor is there a charge to attend, however, you do need to be 21 or over.
WORKSHOP 6PM to 7:45PM
 
MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS FOR PAIN AND PLEASURE
 
Please join Galleria Domain 2 as they host Voron for an exciting presentation on creating pain through the intimate use of your hands on your partner's body. This hands on workshop will show participants how to use myofascial trigger points to cause temporary pain which is not only exquisite but can also result in longer term pain reduction.
 
Myofascial trigger points are not acupuncture points although there is some over lap in their locations on the human body. Trigger points are also not locations where nerve plexus are exposed, instead they are a different physiological phenomena which is well accepted and researched in the medical community today.
 
The workshop will cover basic background knowledge which include physiology of myofascial trigger points and current resources for seeking more information. We will also discuss the various guides to working with trigger points. Then we get into the kinky stuff - how to blend manual techniques of trigger points into your kinky play.
 
Some of the techniques covered will be: trigger point pressure release, direct compression, active engagement and deep stroking. Don't be nervous to participate! These techniques are all pretty simple and most people can effectively learn the basics in just a few minutes.
 
ABOUT VORON Voron has over 20 years of martial arts experience, including coaching a competitive mixed martial arts club and fighting in 8 ring fights. Voron enjoys using his martial arts experience by teaching and engaging in various forms of rough body and primal play. He has decades of experience as a personal fitness trainer and has developed a functional fitness for fucking program which combines the fun of forced exercise with the benefits of improved endurance and sexual performance.
 
Voron has taught massage therapy and currently works as a professional massage therapist. Voron has taught continuing education for massage therapists on myofascial trigger points and enjoys teaching people how to use these techniques for "other" purposes. Using a combination of anatomy, physiology, and practical experience with chokes from martial arts competition, Voron also practices breath play based on a wide variety of jujitsu and submission wrestling techniques.
 
RSVP with your full name to MztrsCarol@galleriadomain.org if you would like to attend. A confirmation with directions to the club will be e-mailed to you. You do not need to be a member of GD2 nor is there a charge to attend, however, you do need to be 21 or over.
September 18, 2010 The Roundtable - 5PM to 7PM NOTE LOCATION: LRA
 
Dominant/Top Facilitators: Min & MztrsCarol TOPIC: Traditional Values in Relationships
 
Submissive/Slave Facilitators: Rica & Bal TOPIC: Refried Fantasy
 
Switch Facilitators: Ron and Andrea TOPIC: When does Dominance become authoritarianism?
 
Location: LRA
 
GD2 and LRA are proud to announce a means for those involved in the lifestyle to meet, share and learn in a safe, controlled and private environment. So come out and share with us your knowledge, ask your questions, or maybe even meet someone new to the lifestyle whom you might able to assist, perhaps in the same way someone assisted you (or you wished you would).
 
To R.S.V.P. for the session, please e-mail member-services@lra-chicago.org or MztrsCarol@galleriadomain.org. Also remember, you must be at least 21 years of age with appropriate governmental identification to attend. As always with LRA and GD2, there is no cost to attend these events. Members of GD2 and LRA will need their membership cards.
September 24, 2010 FIRESIDE FRIDAY 10PM
 
Sex +++ Film Series Discussion
 
With Lisa Junkin
 
Lisa Junkin is an art educator and activist who works with diverse communities in Chicago. She currently directs the education program at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, where she co-founded the SEX+++ Documentary Film Series with Clarisse Thorn.
 
Lisa will discuss SEX+++ Film Series, a “pro-sex, pro-queer, pro-kink” program, and the importance of pushing private/public boundaries around sexuality in order to create a more free, just, and pleasurable society.
 
RSVP Not Necessary
 
Open to GD2 Members & Guests
October 8, 2010 FIRESIDE FRIDAY 10PM
 
They're Sexy, I'm Not. How To Get Over It And Find You!
 
Please join us around our fireplace on Friday night as Coral shares an insightful look into body issues, jealousy, and letting go of your worries to enjoy and celebrate your body. Have you ever thought to yourself: She's skinny, has bigger breasts, longer hair,ect.. He's built, younger, taller, ect... Stop. In this class we will see the beauty and sexiness in the people around us and most importantly ourselves. We discuss how it's ok to not find things attractive in ourselves and others. Then we apply it to day to day and scene life.
 
RSVP Not Necessary
 
Open to GD2 Members & Guests
October 9, 2010 Newcomer Social 4PM to 6PM
 
Would you like to see a large, beautiful club in Chicago that offers a clean, secure environment where members may fully express themselves? Would you like to meet other like-minded people who share the same interests? Whether you are just beginning or have lots of experience, let us show you what we have to offer from space to workshops and education. We welcome everyone regardless of gender, sexual orientation or race.
 
RSVP with your full name to MztrsCarol@galleriadomain.org if you would like to attend. A confirmation with directions to the club will be e-mailed to you. You do not need to be a member of GDII nor is there a charge to attend, however, you do need to be 21 or over.
ROLE PLAY FOR ALL! 6PM to 7:45PM
 
HANDS ON CLASS
 
Here are some fun hints and suggestions for creating and maintaining those fantasies. You know...THOSE fantasies.....Even if you can't really afford the spaceship...This class runs the gamut from bodice ripper romance novel fantasy and alien abduction to police brutality and murder. We will discuss the benefits of full bore high production fantasies. We will also discuss how to have that same intensity with no props costumes or preparation at all! Some of the topics discussed will be silly and light and some will be disturbing and dark. The reasons and uses will be looked at from hot wonderful sex to touching the Divine. This is an all inclusive class for people who want to share their kinks and fantasies with their partners in or out of a dungeon. There will be a lecture and then class practice! It will be fun. Bring a prop to explore and come play with me! I'll be the Teacher....
 
ABOUT CORAL
 
Coral is a force of nature! As a result of that condition interesting things frequently occur in her general vicinity. She is a believer in Love, Fortune, Pleasure and Change. She finds the world completely fascinating, from kisses to flesh hooks, boots to hats, arguments to introspection, women to men, and chocolate to... things that are not chocolate. Always in pursuit of knowledge and a good story, she can be found talking to just about anyone. You might be next!
 
Coral is proud to have served her communities as Ms. Oregon State Leather 2007 and as Co-producer/Host of Portland Oregon’s 2009 A.I.D.S. vigil, The Living Vigil, with her Sash Husband Ben Brown Jr.
 
She is a member of enough groups to keep her happy but does not wish to be judged by her membership cards. She is a founding member of the West Coast Assholes, a play group dedicated to edge-ucation.She is an educator, artist, Ordeal Path Worker, Blue Lady, Owner, body pride advocate, model, gamer/comic geek, mentor, and now author! She appears in “Roses, Bondage and Power”, a Robert Rubel book edited by Lee Harrington!
 
RSVP with your full name to MztrsCarol@galleriadomain.org if you would like to attend. A confirmation with directions to the club will be e-mailed to you. You do not need to be a member of GD2 nor is there a charge to attend, however, you do need to be 21 or over.
October 16, 2010 The Roundtable - 5PM to 7PM
 
Dominant/Top Facilitators: Min & MztrsCarol TOPIC: To Be Announced
 
Submissive/Slave Facilitators: Rica & Bal TOPIC: To Be Announced
 
Switch Facilitators: Ron & Andrea TOPIC: To Be Announced
 
Location: LRA
 
GD2 and LRA are proud to announce a means for those involved in the lifestyle to meet, share and learn in a safe, controlled and private environment. So come out and share with us your knowledge, ask your questions, or maybe even meet someone new to the lifestyle whom you might able to assist, perhaps in the same way someone assisted you (or you wished you would).
 
To R.S.V.P. for the session, please e-mail member-services@lra-chicago.org or MztrsCarol@galleriadomain.org. Also remember, you must be at least 19 years of age with appropriate governmental identification to attend. As always with LRA and GD2, there is no cost to attend these events. Members of GD2 and LRA will need their membership cards.
October 29, 2010 HALLOWEEN WEEKEND - All evening
 
The club is decorated and waiting for all the ghouls and gobblins to arrive. Enjoy the ambience. You may wear a costume, or not, as you choose. One might even be lucky enough to see a bobbing-for-apples scene turn into something else. :)))))
 
We do want to remind members of GD2 this activity is optional and will not interfere in your ability to come to the club and play.
October 30, 2010 HALLOWEEN WEEKEND - All evening
 
The club is decorated and waiting for all the ghouls and gobblins to arrive. Enjoy the ambience. Come in cosutme or dress at the club. A costume contest with prizes will be held at 10PM.
 
We do want to remind members of GD2 this activity is optional and will not interfere in your ability to come to the club and play.
November 13, 2010 Newcomer's Social 4PM to 6PM
 
Are you curious about what a BDSM club is like, but nervous about attending one while it is in full swing?
 
Have you always wanted to meet others interested in Kinky lifestyle but had trouble finding a good place to start out?
 
Are you active in a Chicago area kinky community and interested in meeting others of a like mind at a local club dedicated to BDSM?
 
If so, then GD2's Newcomers' Social is for you!
 
GD2's socials have become one of the best and busiest places to meet and mingle with diverse members of our communities and to meet new friends, play partners, and more. Our Newcomers' Socials draw attendees from all over Chicago's Kink and alternative lifestyle communities, including practitioners of BDSM, fetishists, members of Leather communities, polyamorists, members of the next generation, some of GD2's active members, and others. We provide an exceptional, no pressure environment for socializing and welcome everyone, whether you are completely new, curious about what a BDSM club is like, or have years of experience.
 
Come join us!
 
RSVP with your full name to MztrsCarol@galleriadomain.org if you would like to attend. A confirmation with directions to the club will be e-mailed to you. You do not need to be a member of GDII nor is there a charge to attend, however, you do need to be 21 or over.
November 20, 2010 The Roundtable - 5PM to 7PM
 
Dominant/Top Facilitators: Min & MztrsCarol TOPIC: To Be Announced
 
Submissive/Slave Facilitators: Rica & Bal TOPIC: To Be Announced
 
Switch Facilitators: Ron & Andrea TOPIC: To Be Announced
 
Location: GD2
 
GD2 and LRA are proud to announce a means for those involved in the lifestyle to meet, share and learn in a safe, controlled and private environment. So come out and share with us your knowledge, ask your questions, or maybe even meet someone new to the lifestyle whom you might able to assist, perhaps in the same way someone assisted you (or you wished you would).
 
To R.S.V.P. for the session, please e-mail member-services@lra-chicago.org or MztrsCarol@galleriadomain.org. Also remember, you must be at least 21 years of age with appropriate governmental identification to attend. As always with LRA and GD2, there is no cost to attend these events. Members of GD2 and LRA will need their membership cards.
December 11, 2010 Newcomer Social 4PM to 6PM
 
Would you like to see a large, beautiful club in Chicago that offers a clean, secure environment where members may fully express themselves? Would you like to meet other like-minded people who share the same interests? Whether you are just beginning or have lots of experience, let us show you what we have to offer from space to workshops and education. We welcome everyone regardless of gender, sexual orientation or race.
 
RSVP with your full name to MztrsCarol@galleriadomain.org if you would like to attend. A confirmation with directions to the club will be e-mailed to you. You do not need to be a member of GD2 nor is there a charge to attend, however, you do need to be 21 or over.
December 18, 2010 The Roundtable - 5PM to 7PM
 
Dominant/Top Facilitators: Min & MztrsCarol TOPIC: To Be Announced
 
Submissive/Slave Facilitators: Rica & Bal TOPIC: To Be Announced
 
Switch Facilitators: Ron & Andrea TOPIC: To Be Announced
 
Location: LRA
 
GD2 and LRA are proud to announce a means for those involved in the lifestyle to meet, share and learn in a safe, controlled and private environment. So come out and share with us your knowledge, ask your questions, or maybe even meet someone new to the lifestyle whom you might able to assist, perhaps in the same way someone assisted you (or you wished you would).
 
To R.S.V.P. for the session, please e-mail member-services@lra-chicago.org or MztrsCarol@galleriadomain.org. Also remember, you must be at least 19 years of age with appropriate governmental identification to attend. As always with LRA and GD2, there is no cost to attend these events. Members of GD2 and LRA will need their membership cards.
December 24, 2010 CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
 
Have a great holiday season!
December 25, 2010 CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
 
Have a great holiday season!
December 31, 2010 NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY 8PM to 3AM
 
Celebrate the New Year with your friends at GD2 - Non alcoholic toast at midnight.
January 1, 2011 CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY
 
Happy New Year
December 31, 2011 BDSM - Chicago
 

 

REMEMBER:
Don't harm anyone on the outside.
Don't harm anyone on the inside.