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Read below to see if you are eligible for free or discounted entry!

When the year winds down and the nights get long, we want to do one thing clearly and loudly: appreciate our people.

This is a holiday-season celebration with zero religious theme and maximum AfterDark energy. Low lights, winter-luxe atmosphere, bodies close, good music, and the kind of consent-first play that reminds you why community matters.

We're going till 3 AM so when the celebrations wind down elsewhere, we'll be keeping the lights on for you!

Community Appreciation Party Highlights

1. Date & Time: Saturday, December 20, 9:00 PM-1:00 AM
2. Location: 1310 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA

Features:

1. An appreciation moment for the folks who help build and hold these spaces in 2025.
2. High quality curated equipment for a wide range of activities.
3. A consent-first, rules-forward, and monitored space.
4. Hydration + light snacks (as available)
5. A higher-end dungeon atmosphere with mood lighting, great tunes, and DJ Spazatron on the decks!
6. ADA-standard accessible playspace and social area.
7. Stickers and wristband system to facilitate connections.
8. Coat check service to help keep your belongings safe
9. Dedicated social area, dungeon, and chill-out viewing area..
10. Light snacks and water provided.

Come flirt, dance, connect, and indulge. Come to be kind. Come to be seen. Leave the winter outside and let’s create some heat together!

Entry policy

Write to us for a promo code if believe you are eligible for free or discounted tickets. Use the guide below.

Who gets free entry with a free plus one?

1. AfterDark Professional Team members. If you regularly get paid by us to work, you're in.
2. Volunteers with at least 40 verifiable volunteering hours in 2025 with AfterDark, Stopgap, Paradox, BeforeDawn, and Praxium,
3. Recognized title holders

Free entry (solo comp)

1. Volunteers who volunteered at least 10 hours in 2025 at AfterDark, Stopgap, Paradox, BeforeDawn, or Praxium events
2. Organizers who have organized at least 5 events with at least 500 aggregated ticket sales in 2025
3. Teachers affiliated with or who taught with Praxium,

Discounted Entry (25% OFF)

1. Individuals and officers of organizations who rented Stopgap or Paradox at least twice in 2025

Full Price

1. Almost everyone else except….

Double Price

1. Anyone who argues this policy online or at the door pays 2x.
2. If you have a concern about pricing, raise it privately at a later time, not during check-in and not in public threads.

Inclusivity & Safety:

We warmly invite and encourage individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities to attend our event. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can feel safe, respected, and celebrated. Your unique identity and experiences enrich our community, and we look forward to sharing this special experience with you.

Consent and respectful behavior required. Read the event rules and consent guidelines.

Accessibility Notes:

The entrance to the space is on the ground floor and is fully-accessible, including coat check, social area, play area, and two accessible all-gender bathrooms. The mezzanine level above the bathrooms can only be reached via stairs. There will be music playing throughout the night, and ear plugs may be available at the front desk. There are colored lights in use throughout the venue, including moving “party lights” for ambiance. Cell phones may be prohibited from being used at the event venue and must be stored; however, you may speak to a host or DM about reasonable accommodations if needed for things such as continuous glucose monitoring.

COVID-19 safety measures:

1. All guests MUST take a rapid test on the day of the event, before arriving, and write the date on the test or immediately next to the test.
2. Take a photo of the negative test & show it to the door guard when you arrive.
3. We will have a limited number of tests for sale at $25 each in case anyone is unable to pretest.

Dress Code:

The dress code is Winter After Dark: think winter-glam with a BDSM edge. Fetish wear, lingerie, leather/latex, harnesses, corsets, bodysuits, suits or tailored looks, and dark or jewel tones with metallic or icy shimmer accents are all on-theme, with boots/heels and statement accessories encouraged. Please avoid everyday street casual (jeans and a tee, athletic wear), anything that violates house rules, or outfits that fully conceal identity, and please minimize or eliminate fragrances.

Please be mindful that you might have to wait in line outside (it may be cold) and that you are welcome to arrive in regular clothes and then change into your kinky outfit once you get inside!

Consent is Paramount

Part of our responsibility in fostering a consent culture is to provide some guidance to help prevent consent incidents from happening at our events.

Please make sure you read and understand our event rules and consent guidelines before you come to any AfterDark event. By coming to an event you acknowledge that you understand the rules and agree to abide by them. If you have any questions or need clarification on any of our rules or guidelines please contact us before coming to an event.

Any consent concerns can be confidentially given to the hosts at the event or by email at info@afterdark-events.com.