Conversio Virium

CV Meeting: Bondage 101 with Dov

Want to tie someone up but the ropes keep unraveling at their ankles? Worried about what to do if you tied a knot a little too well? Come to Bondage 101 and get the basics of beautiful and functional rope-work from our fabulous Shibari-loving Dov.

This will be a very hands-on workshop. If you have it, bring four lengths of 30-foot rope that is 4–8 milimeters in diameter and, of course, someone to tie up! If you don’t, there’s no need to fret. We’ll provide extra lengths of rope and there are sure to be at least a handful of eager bottoms around! ;)

CV meeting: Story Time with Papa Bear

For all us youngun’s who missed pre-Giuliani New York, Conversio Virium is happy to present a talking tour of our city that never sleeps, with Leonard S. Waller. I first saw Lenny featured in the award-winning documentary Pornology NYC. He’s an activist, founding father of Bears International as well as the NY Strap & Paddle Association, and an oral historian who managed such notorious hangouts as the Manhole (1979–1985, 1993–2002), the Hellfire Club (1980–1985, 1993–2002), and the Vault (1987–1993), just to name a few.

What happened to these seedy, sexy bars? These meccas of kink culture?

Join us in 301 Hamilton to learn more. Milk and cookies provided.