The Grind - May 2025

What: The Grind: A Throwback Event

Where: Gallery Erato - 309 1st Ave S.

When: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Cost: $30 (non-refundable, sliding scale available)

*Tickets must be purchased online, there are no door sales*

The Grind's atmosphere is dark, loud and nightclub-like and the crowd is very diverse. You can come socialize, dance, have sex and do BDSM play, all at the same event. The music is a beat-driven mix of industrial, gothic, synthpop, occasional '80s wave, trance and whatever else the DJs think will keep people dancing.

Pickup Play! Are you available to play? Grab a name tag located on a table just past the registration desk, add your name and Top/bottom designation, and/or write a sticky note detailing your fantasy, then place it on the Pickup Play Board. Don’t miss out. Just ask, negotiate, and give clear consent!

No solo masturbation unless scene participants and Event Coordinators give permission, please.

Want to come? Purchase your tickets online!

Tickets are only available through online purchase, we do not sell tickets at the door.

What to expect upon arrival:

Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Doors close at 10 p.m.

All attendees are required to show a valid government-issued ID to be checked-in. If you do not bring your ID or it is expired we cannot admit you.

Guests will need to fill out a guest form and a waiver. 

Please review our Essential House Rules and share them with your guests. 

Please arrive/leave in street legal attire. 

There is a coat closet on the main floor and lockers in the basement which can be secured with padlocks (please bring your own padlock if you wish to use one). 

What to bring with you 

Your valid legal ID and a mask

Whatever makes you feel sexy and confident. Don’t forget your toy bag!

A reusable water bottle for refilling at our water station

We encourage you to bring your own clean sheets and towels to use, as that helps us keep down our laundry costs. 

What we provide

Safer sex supplies, cleaning supplies, clean sheets and towels

Light snacks for keeping energy up

Directions and Parking

Gallery Erato is located at 309 1st Ave S. in Pioneer Square. There is a pay-parking lot along our north wall.

Street parking is free after 6 p.m. (more info about street parking here) and paid parking lots, which you can find listed here. 

This neighborhood is very well served by public transportation, including many bus lines, the streetcar, and the Pioneer Square LINK light rail station which is two blocks to the east. 

Accessibility:

There is a small lip from the brick sidewalk into the Gallery. We have a wheelchair ramp to transition over this lip so that the main floor of our space is accessible to folks in wheelchairs. Please let us know if you require the ramp’s use. 

There is play space, refreshments, and restrooms on the main floor.

Unfortunately, the basement, which has additional play space and restrooms, is only accessible by stairs. 

Restrooms are gender neutral, and can be found on both floors.

This is not a scent-free space.

Have more questions? Check out our FAQ! We are a 100% volunteer-run organization, so it helps us immensely if you check the FAQ before emailing us. Thank you!

Want to get in touch with the champions for party-specific questions? Email: TheGrind@thecspc.org