Ignite: After Dark

Friday, January 30th, 2026

7pm - 10pm

Brava Theatre Center, 2781 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

We are thrilled to present the second iteration of Ignite: After Dark! Join us on Friday, January 30th at the Brava Theatre Center in San Francisco from 7pm - 10pm for a night to remember. Get ready for hot insights from electrifying speakers, each offering their own unique take on sexuality, intimacy, and other tremendously adult topics. This is a public, 18+ event.

What’s an Ignite Talk? Each speaker gets just 5 minutes to share their ideas with 20 slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds, creating a fast-paced, engaging experience. But Ignite! After Dark turns up the heat, with topics that dive deep into sexuality, kink, the adult industry, psychedelics, and non-traditional relationship structures like non-monogamy.

Prepare for a night of bold ideas and stories that are sure to leave you inspired and intrigued!

TICKETS ARE ON SALE: Secure your seat here.

THE LINEUP:

—> Dr. Allison Ash | Intimacy Coach & Educator | How To Eat Pussy Like A Champ

—> Anna D. Hirsch, MS | Artist, Writer, & Therapist | Sex Art Recovery

—> Brett Chamberlin | Executive Director, OPEN | TBD

—> Carol Queen, PhD | Staff Sexologist, Company Historian, and Curator of Antique Vibrator Museum at Good Vibrations | I Came to San Francisco to Fight AIDS. I Did it by Hosting Safer Sex Parties

—> Claire Perelman | Sex Therapist | How Being a Slut Made Me a Better Therapist

—> Dvorit Mausner, ACC | Relationship Coach | The Saboteurs of Sex

—> Heather Atles | Relationship, Sex, & Intimacy Coach | What to Do When Netflix & Chill Becomes... Just Netflix

—> Jackie Rotman | Founder and President of Center for Intimacy Justice | Changing Censorship of Women's Sexuality Online: Freeing Expression

—> Lorina Manzanita MA, SEP | Somatic Sex & Relationship Coach, Trauma Resolution Practitioner, & PhD Student in Human Sexuality | Waterfalls & Me: An International EcoErotic Love Story

—> Marie Thouin, PhD | Dating & Relationship Coach, Author, & Compersion Expert | Alchemizing Jealousy Into Erotic Compersion

—> Matt Sturm | Sex Educator, Author, & Transformational Guide | Secure Attachment In The Erotic Village

—> Michael W. | Techno-Hedonist | Connection and Intimacy... at a GANG BANG

—> Noa Elan | Founder, Community Organizer, & Groupie | The Best Way To Keep Your Forever Person: GROW THE FUCK UP!

—> Nyxie Noc | Kink Presenter & Community Organizer | The Illusion of Yes: Power, Privilege, and the Practice of Agency

—> Tessa Vita | Psychotherapist, Ritualist, & Co-Steward of the Global Psychedelic Society | Innocence Is a Trap

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This event is brought to you by Bonobo Network. Bonobo Network is a private membership organization that creates real community for those of us who recognize that monogamy isn't the best option for everyone and that pleasure comes in many different packages. We throw parties. We facilitate workshops. We host festivals. We organize potlucks, happy hours, discussion groups, online mixers, interviews, and so much more. Learn more (including how to become a member) at BonoboNetwork.com.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW (and they will sell out!) >> Buy your tickets here on UpTo <<

Ticket options include:

1. General admission tickets are $55.
2. Want to guarantee a spot in the front row? Buy a VIP ticket for $75.
3. We know not everyone can make it out to the event, so we also offer a live streaming ticket for $50.
4. Wheelchair accessible spots are also available, choose that option when purchasing your ticket.