Join us at Ignite! A Community Play Party. The Ignite party series is designed to be a welcoming place for newcomers, experienced players, as well as anyone looking for a fun time with other folks in the Bay Area Kink Community. Our parties emphasize socializing and meeting new people in addition to the hot scenes going on. It's all about the community coming together and having a great time, so everyone of all roles, experience level, orientations, and gender identity are always welcomed at SoJ events. Public parties are all about being able to live out your fantasies safely using the venue's equipment for play and social spaces to meet wonderful people. This is a place where you can ask questions of the party host, ambassadors, dungeon monitors, and more experienced players. Just please just don't interrupt anyone while they are playing!
New to the Bay Area kink community? Looking to make kinky friends? Trying to discover a safe space to explore your kinks? Let us help spark your curiosity and answer all those forbidden questions that you might have been asking yourself.
We are also planning to have demos of different kinds of play where attendees can see, learn, and ask questions about them, maybe try them out a little bit if they like.
If you have any questions or concerns while at the event, find a Play Space Monitor (orange vest) or a Party Host or SOJ Officer (glowing wristbands).
Please note: This party IS NOT intended to be a place to cruise for new players. Aggressive cruising will not be tolerated. This includes messaging people from the RSVP or volunteer lists.
Doors open at 7:30pm for the main party, no entry after 11:00p. At all Ignite parties, we have our popular Dungeon Introduction and Etiquette class at the venue starting at 6pm. Your party ticket is your entry for the class. More info below.
Advance Tickets are Required
Standard Admission
Non-Members: $35
Members: $25
Late Tickets (in effect one week prior to the event
None Members: $45
Members: $25
A limited number of community access tickets are also available for people in financial need
Volunteers receive free entry to the event. The Volunteer list is posted on the Society of Janus Fetlife group and in the Society of Janus affiliated Discord (see below for more info) once available.
Please review a full copy of our Party Rules, as well as the SOJ Consent Guidelines prior to purchasing your ticket. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe!
SOJ members get a discount off admission. Non-members who buy a standard ticket will also receive a promo code to apply towards an SOJ membership. Or start saving now and get a membership ahead of time: http://www.soj.org/online-orientation
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Covid Vaccination and Testing Policy:
If you have a known, close exposure to Covid within the last 5 days, DO NOT come to this event, regardless of testing status. Your ticket will be refunded.
To attend our event, you must bring:
1) Proof of vaccination against Covid with a full first round and at least one booster
2) A picture of a negative, day-of, at-home Covid test, including your name and date in the picture
Please have your proof of vaccination and a time-stamped/dated image of your negative rapid test taken the same day (day of the event) ready when you arrive to prevent any backups at the door. THIS INCLUDES VOLUNTEERS.
If you forget to test, there are nearby drugstores where you can get one and test before entering. We may have a small number of tests available for sale at the door (which are more expensive than you can buy elsewhere), but ask that you enter masked and then go outside to take your test.
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Refunds and Community Access Policy
Full refunds for any reason will be honored and processed until 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event. Past that point, refunds will only be granted for known Covid exposures/positive Covid tests. You may also directly transfer your ticket to another attendee at any point.
Tickets may be transferred to another person by the ticket holder contacting us and letting us know who will be taking the ticket. A limited number of cheaper community access tickets will be made available to those with financial need.
To transfer a ticket or request a refund or community access ticket, please email janus@soj.org.
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Dungeon Introduction and Etiquette Program
First time in a dungeon environment? First time at a kink party? Returning after a long absence? We're here for you with our Dungeon Introduction and Etiquette class, starting at 6:00 pm and running for 60-75 minutes (up until the party starts).
This is a free educational course held right at the venue and designed to make your first time at a kink/play party easier. Come check out the space with the lights on, ask questions, and learn what to expect from your first event. Our Orientation Team will be thrilled to help you get your footing.
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Accessibility Notes
There will be music playing at a volume that fills the space, but isn't blaringly loud. Ear plugs will be available if desired. There will be colored lighting in various areas, but we avoid rapidly shifting colors.
The first floor is fully accessible (no steps, two ADA bathrooms that can accommodate a wheelchair) and has social and play space. There is some play equipment on the first floor. The basement is only accessible via stairs and has more play equipment, cuddle rooms and sex room.
Have additional accessibility concerns? Please let us know. Email janus@soj.org
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Inclusivity
Society of Janus is and always have been an organization made up of the community and in service to the community. We are stronger for our diversity, including adults of all genders, orientations, colors, ethnicities, roles and experience levels. We welcome all who have a genuine interest in kink and who respect each other's rights to self-expression, self-exploration, and authenticity. At each and every one of our events, we will strive to maintain and enforce a respectful and safe space for all attendees in celebration of this diversity, and expect the same of all attendees.
There is zero tolerance for hate speech of any kind. Attendees who are not able to abide by our house rules will be asked to leave without refund.
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Discord
Not ready for an in person event or want to chat to some people before coming? Then check out our affiliated Discord. https://discord.com/invite/WDWCCKu
You can socialize, share memes, and chat. They're are weekly virtual socials, and occasional game nights or watch parties. Please note, you must have a discord account setup. Discord tends to work better with a dedicated app on your mobile device or computer rather than the browser version.
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About Society of Janus
Read our Consent Guidelines: http://www.soj.org/consent
The Society of Janus is a not-for-profit, all volunteer, San Francisco-based education and support organization devoted to the art of hot, consensual and non-exploitative BDSM.
Janus provides an opportunity to meet others with similar interests in a safe, relaxed atmosphere. Society of Janus is open to people of all genders, sexual orientations, roles, and experience levels. Janus members are from all over the SF Bay Area. We host and sponsor events in many locations around the bay.
About Society of Janus
The Society of Janus is a not-for-profit, all volunteer, San Francisco-based education and support organization devoted to the art of hot, consensual and non-exploitative BDSM.
Janus provides an opportunity to meet others with similar interests in a safe, relaxed atmosphere. Society of Janus is open to people of all genders, sexual orientations, roles, and experience levels. Janus members are from all over the SF Bay Area. We host and sponsor events in many locations around the bay.
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