CRAVE: The Return - A Hedonistic Celebration of Dance, Kink, and Sensuality - With DJs Upstairs and Downstairs

CRAVE is a 21+ intentional space created for people to connect, socialize, dance & play in a sex-positive, kink-positive & non-judgmental environment; at a vibing venue in San Francisco.

CRAVE provides an unique environment that enables those who identify as queer, bisexual, pansexual, trans, cis, straight, mono, poly, swinger, kinky, vanilla, lifestylers, experimenters, hedonists, those of all genders and those of no gender the opportunity to develop connections, and build community. CRAVE is about coming together to have fun; to dance, play, connect, grow and build. Come to CRAVE to become part of a growing and thriving consent-conscious community.

Dance and Play to Live DJs!

There will be a dance floor at the venue on the ground floor. Descend to the basement to find a large dungeon featuring many play areas plus a non-sexual cuddle room for aftercare, cooling-down, or just taking a break from the energy of the party. Whatever you’re in the mood for, we’ll probably have a space for you to enjoy it.

We will have DJs mixing on the dance floor and DJs mixing in the dungeon all night long! Our amazing DJs simultaneously capture and nourish the energy of the night! For this month's CRAVE we will have an impressive lineup of local talent lined up to ensure the party features amazing music in both spaces. We’re still confirming schedules with our DJs and will publish the lineup soon.

10PM-11PM: House Top Mx Mayhem Mai

Mx Mayhem Mai (they/them) is a queer, nonbinary pro-dom and educator known for their iconic ambidextrous play style. Whether it’s floggers, canes, or whips, Mayhem’s double-handed impact topping and predicament specialties are sure to tantalize all levels of kinksters! Sign up for a short (10 minute) impact tasting with Mayhem, or catch one of their upcoming classes! Find them on Bluesky (@mayhemmai.bsky.social) and IG (@MxMayhemMai) or visit their website.

Want more?

Get tickets to our pre-party class Scene Survival Skills: Pain Processing Techniques with Mx Mayhem Mai from 7PM-9PM!

1. Aside from being a kink educator and pro dom, Mayhem is also a switch who can take it as hard as they can throw it! They’re a lifestyle kinkster of 10+ years and have learned (the hard way) several techniques to stay present and engaged in a scene. Learn how to remain connected with your scene partner while also riding the high/low waves of bottoming as a masochist. Many of these techniques apply to bottoming for more than just impact play: Mayhem also uses these skills to bottom for rope, sharps, and more. See the class page here for more details.
2. SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Purchase a Bundle Ticket to both the class and CRAVE for savings!

Things to do at CRAVE

1. Ground Floor: Shake your ass and then shake it some more - use dance to connect with your body - while our DJ’s create the perfect soundscapes to express yourself all night long.
2. Basement: Connect and explore - play the night away to DJs mixing away - boiler room style
3. House Top Mx Mayhem Mai (they/them) will be offering impact play from 10PM-11PM
4. A plethora of kink equipment and soft spaces to explore your fantasies.
5. Dedicated cuddle and sensual activity spaces - with bonus sensual play areas
6. Delicious spread with vegan options. We will be providing juice and sodas; feel free to bring your beverage of choice to enjoy! Please remember to take it home with you when you leave for the night! Please note: This is a 21+ event!
7. All in an incredible, exciting venue with multiple social and play areas for all kinds of fun!

Location:

This event will be held at Stopgap in San Francisco. The address will be provided to ticket holders for privacy and safety reasons. For planning purposes, it is in SOMA and a 10 minute walk from the UN Plaza/Civic Center BART station.

Inclusivity & Safety

We warmly invite and encourage individuals of all ages 21+, 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. Make sure you read and understand our Consent Guidelines and Event Rules before coming.

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

Accessibility Notes:

The entrance to the space is on the ground floor, which includes lockers (bring your own lock or purchase one at the front desk), social areas, and two bathrooms. There are no steps on the ground floor. The bathrooms are each single stall with grab bars on the wall and toilets mounted to the floor. The basement of the venue contains play areas and can only be reached via stairs. There will be music playing throughout the night, and ear plugs are available for free at the front desk. There are colored lights in use throughout the venue, including rotating “party lights” for ambiance. Cell phones are prohibited from being used in the venue and must be stored; however, you may speak to a host about reasonable accommodations if needed for things such as continuous glucose monitoring. If you have any accessibility questions, please email us at beforedawnsf@gmail.com.

Dress Code

This is a sex party with a dance floor so hot club outfits, dapper, lingerie, fetishwear, etc. would work well. Wear whatever you think you look good in, feel sexy in, or want to dance in! We encourage you to make some effort to impress - the odds are your night will be more successful!

If nothing else comes to mind then dress as you would for a fancy night out. What would make you feel sexy, confident, and ready to take on the world at an event like this?

1. Role-specific costumes - sultry slut, deviant Domme, dapper daddy, etc.?
2. General dungeon wear - leather, rubber, etc?
3. Skimpy lingerie that leaves little to the imagination?
4. Outfits you feel good dancing in?

Whatever it is, we want it here. Bring it. Just be mindful that you might have to wait in line outside when you arrive and that you are welcome to arrive in regular clothes and then change into your sexy/kinky outfit once you get inside. There will be a coat check to store your clothes and bags.

Entry

Presale tickets are required - the venue address will only be sent to ticket holders. Get your tickets early - or risk missing out. Get your tickets now to make sure you don’t miss out on the Bay’s hottest dance, kink, and sensuality fusion party!!!

A limited number of Financial Access Tickets are available for low-income guests who need them. Please purchase a regular ticket if you can.

1. Pre-sale Bundle Ticket (includes entry to Pain Processing Techniques class and Crave) - $55
2. Door Bundle Ticket (includes entry to Pain Processing Techniques class and Crave) - $70
3. Presale CRAVE Ticket - $40
4. Door CRAVE Ticket - $55
5. CRAVE Financial Access (while available) - $30

All tickets include all taxes and fees. No refunds— all sales are final. Ticket transfers to other guests may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis & may incur a $10 transfer fee per ticket. Please email us at beforedawnsf@gmail.com to transfer your ticket.

Organizers

CRAVE is organized under the BeforeDawn banner which is managed by AfterDark. The AfterDark Team brings many years experience in organizing events for kinky and sex-positive communities. For BeforeDawn-specific questions, they can be reached at beforedawnsf@gmail.com with any questions or concerns before, during or after the event.

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 Consent Guidelines and Event Rules before you come to any BeforeDawn 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 clarifications 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 beforedawnsf@gmail.com.