Queer BIPOC Jam
This month we will talk about intimacy in ropes. Det'ele will open up the group and lead a discussion on intimacy.
Details
- Date: May 31, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Fee: $PWYC (suggested $15) (Low barrier options available at the door)
- Doors open: 2 PM
- Duration: 4 hours
- Prerequisites: None
- Material to bring: Rope if you have (loaner rope available), Mask
- For individuals or pairs: any constellation welcome
- Who is this for: Queer BIPOC only!
Tickets
Tickets also available at the door. Low barrier options like PWYC and our Pay-It-Forward-Board available at the door. For assistance, please ask us via info@studio-allegory.com
About This Event
We are hosting our monthly BIPOC rope jam! Yes, that is the same image of soft friends.
It is at the wonderful Studio Allegory from 2pm-6pm. Masks are mandatory for this event and please do not come if you are feeling ill.
This month we will talk about intimacy in ropes. Det’ele will open up the group and lead a discussion on intimacy then the rest of the time will be for talking with people, tying with people, tying alone or tying around people. Det’ele will go over some intro rope skills if anyone wants to go over that and will be there to answer any questions rope newbies have. Just a reminder this rope jam is for people of the global South, People of Colour and Indigenous, Brown and Black people, we love our White allies but this space is not for you. We hope to see you there! Bring a friend!
Tickets are PWYC with a suggestion of $15.
All skill levels welcome! Bring rope if you have some but some loaners will be available. Loaner ropes are not safe for suspension.
Things to Know:
– All levels welcome (many of our participants are newbies and we love that!)
– This is a masked event
– Come solo or in group, make new rope friends!
– Bring your ropes/toys, some loaner ropes are available on site.
This series of events aims to create a safe and community-focused space for *Black, Indigenous and Persons of Color* who love rope.
See you then!
Are masks mandatory?
Yes. Masks are mandatory to protect the most vulnerable members of our community. There will be masks available on-site. Be COVID-conscious: please stay home if you feel unwell and take a COVID test before arrival.
Facilitator
Hugo
Hugo (He/Him) is a queer, kinky human with a wide variety of interests and knowledge. He organizes the monthly BIPOC Jam at Studio Allegory as well as other community events.
Facilitator
Studio Allegory
Studio Allegory is a Vancouver-based queer space dedicated to education and research around queer intimacies. Our facilitation team brings together lived experience, community care, and a commitment to inclusive, consent-based learning for all LGBTQIA2S+ folks and friends.
Fine Print
Accessibility
Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys, colouring books, blankets, noise cancelling earmuffs, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation.
Cancellation & Refund
If Studio Allegory has to cancel an event: We will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder.
Cancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future.
No refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.
Terms & Conditions
Please be aware that this event falls under our current terms and conditions.
Studio Rules
Please be aware that this event falls under our current studio rules.