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Performers
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Agatha Angina
Agatha Angina is a circus monster who brings an eternity of bloodlust and damnation to the stage. In her eons of haunting this mortal plane, she has found great solace and glee in bending her corporal form to the horror of onlookers. Keep your soul girdled. She wants to steal yours.
Socials
Instagram: @mxss.agatha.angina
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Riel Gold (they/them)
Contact Juggler/Flow Artist
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Mx.Knotty
Instagram Tags:
@mx.knotty
@knotty.productionsTrinket:
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Hans
IG: BendyHans_
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Bendy Orchid
IG @bendy_orchid
DJ’s
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tümás
Toes in the soil, head in the clouds, from Shropshire to Portland via London and Beijing. My sets draw from rhythms and instrumentation from a variety of old and new cultural traditions - Latin, African, European, Middle Eastern and East Asian - building texture and tension, and leaving room for surprise and serendipity. Draw Maps, Leave Gaps, as they say.
Find Their Music Here:
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Faraday
EDM
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Blondhau5
Blondhau5 is a DJ who got her start in Bend, Oregon, and has recently made the move to Portland, bringing her eclectic sound and dance-floor energy along with her. As a resident DJ with local community collective Basscamp, she's played shows across Central Oregon and the Portland area, including the recently sold-out Glow Wild at Nova PDX.
Moving between breaks, UK garage, techno, and house, Blondhau5 keeps things unpredictable, blending sounds and shifting gears to take the dance floor somewhere unexpected.
Find Her Music Here:
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DJ Sinéad
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Lektrique
Lektrique is a Belgian-born electronic music artist and DJ. He first gained recognition for his unique blend of electro-house and bass music, which quickly gained him a loyal following within the electronic music community.
In addition to his music career, Lektrique is also known for his educational platform on social media and his website lektrique.com where he teaches aspiring artists how to build their own careers and provides music production tools.Find His Music Here:
Spotify
Lektrique Presskit
SCHEDULE
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Food, bev, and needful things drop off.
Bliss’s panic attack.
@ 2859 NE Rodney *ring bell
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Volunteers welcome for shift briefing and early entry. Tour for volunteers at 7:30pm
@ 2859 NE Rodney *ring bell
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Baller Entry | Present Invite to Greeter @ 2859 NE Rodney
Meet and Greet facilitated by Rachel/Motorboat @ Seventh Heaven (the loft)
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No entry after 8:45
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Community Agreements and Open the Darkness
@ Sanctuary
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Darkness: Explore, Dance, Experience, Connect. Tastings, performances, DJs and social circle.
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Seventh Heaven opens!
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Midnight Ritual and Slut Sacrifice
@ Demon Dungeon
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Darkness II: The Light.
Bring your light as we dance, play, and connect until dawn.
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Coffee service by Bliss
Brunch til Noon
@ Demon Dungeon / Kitchen
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Strike
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Rope & Naps
Costume Inspo
THE DARKNESS COVENANT
Enter enthusiastically. Behave beautifully. Own your choices.
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1. CONSENT IS SEXY. ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT.
Ask before touching or playing. Consent must be informed, specific, voluntary, and ongoing. Silence isn't consent. No means no. Yes can become no. Being hot is not an exemption.
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2. YOUR BODY. YOUR RISKS. YOUR DECISIONS.
Darkness is an adult playground, not a padded one. Dangerous activities, equipment, and structures may cause injury, emotional distress, or worse. Assess any equipment, risks, and limits before play. Well intentioned people fuck up. Participate voluntarily and at your own risk. You're responsible for your choices, sobriety, and safety. Your guardian angel is off duty.
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3. BE A GOOD DEGENERATE AND CARE FOR YOUR FELLOW FREAKS.
Respect boundaries. Never pressure or exploit intoxication or vulnerability. Look out for each other. If something seems wrong, tell Bliss or a CareTaker. Don't be the bystander.
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4. WHAT HAPPENS IN DARKNESS STAYS IN DARKNESS.
Protect identities and privacy. No phones or cameras in 7th Heaven. Event photographers may shoot in the Dungeon and Sanctuary for an event album available to all attendees. Don't want to be photographed? No problem! Please wear a red lanyard. Never share or publish identifiable images of others without their express permission. Some secrets deserve to stay delicious.
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5. DON'T FUCK UP BLISS'S HOME.
Please follow posted house rules and keep this house as you know Bliss would want it. Please respect the art, furnishings, equipment, and neighbors. Break it? Let us know. Make a mess? Clean it. Be an asshole? Don't come back. Bliss loves a good party, not a renovation project.
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6. BE A BALLER.
You are not a customer or audience member. If you were invited, it’s because you are a co-host, collaborator, and maker of a shared experience. The Darkness Ball is about transformative change, and that can only happen through personal participation. If you are at the Darkness Ball, you are expected to be a Baller; roll up your sleeves, work, play, and actively shape the environment.
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8. THE FINE PRINT (OF COURSE THERE'S FINE PRINT).
By attending, you acknowledge the inherent risks of Darkness. You voluntarily assume those risks, and, to the fullest extent permitted by Oregon law, release the homeowner, hosts, and fellow volunteers from claims for injury, death, or property loss arising from attendance or participation, including their ordinary negligence. This does not waive liability that cannot legally be waived. In short: know the risks, own your choices, and don't make your questionable decisions into a lawsuit.
FAQ’s
Why so much work just to go to a party?
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We are trying to build a shared Baller experience and it takes intention and effort to do so. If that’s not your vibe, no worries! But please do let us know so we can invite someone on the wait list.
What are the admission requirements?
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No one will be admitted after 8:45. And you must have your printed invitation with you when you arrive at the door so the greeter can get you in efficiently. You will sign and acknowledge the Darkness Code of Conduct and waiver of liability and take your shoes off at the door. You can leave anytime you want, but there is no readmittance. If you have someone you want to go with who is not currently on the guest list, please reach out to Bliss. As declinations come in, we will try to make space for others.
Is there a place for all my stuff?
We have limited storage (unguarded and unsecured) in “shit depot”. If you bring a blanket/pillows, you can put them up in Seventh Heaven, but otherwise, it would be cool if what you bring fits in a 1x1 cube or on a hanger.
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What about parking and getting to/from the Ball?
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It’s a residential neighborhood. There is limited off-street parking. Please be respectful and engage politely.I highly recommend you carpool. If you intend to imbibe or play, I recommend Uber/Lyft. Attendees are welcome to stay the night at one of many soft spots at the Church.
Is this an orgy, sex party, and/or kink party?
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Yes and no. While group sex, sex in shared spaces, and light kink are welcome and possible (in designated areas), this is a party designed to build community and help people make amazing connections that enrich attendees' lives before, during and after the party. Also please dance your ass off. For folks curious about certain kinks (rope, impact, electroplay, etc), some attendees will be offering tastings. We also have an amazing lineup of DJs and ambient performers. Learn more about them in the Schedule of Happenings[Link]. If you have questions, ask Bliss or post the question in the Discord.
Will there be drugs or alcohol offered or welcome?
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You are all adults and are responsible for your own choices and actions. Having said that, being sloppy, belligerent, or not being in control of yourself is not good for consent or for the experience of other attendees so we may send you home in an Uber or ask the people you came with to babysit you if you’re intoxicated. Craft cocktails and wine will be dispensed by other volunteers in a VIP way. If you have to have your favorite White Claw, bring it and store it in the cooler on the deck. It’s not a college kegger; please don’t treat it like one.
Will there be DM’s?
No. We expect everyone in attendance will negotiate and play within their risk tolerance. It’s all grown ups. But from 10-2, we will take volunteers with experience in counseling, consent education, and caretaking to be available as CareTakers. They will sit at the entrance of Seventh Heaven as a resource for anyone who wants a friendly ear and/or to fetch Bliss. If you DM and or have experience with consent escalations and are willing to serve as a CareTaker, please let Bliss know!
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Will there be hard points to do a rope suspension?
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There will be 2 hardpoints available from midnight to 5am. The hardpoints in the Sanctuary are reserved for performances and tastings from 9:30-11:45. There will be rules posted at the hardpoints advising you to play at your own risk and reminding you to play sober. There will be several places suitable for floor rope. I suspect after the work of strike is done, a bunch of rope people will be tying once we put the rope room back together.
What is the admission cost?
Your contribution. This event is about community and a shared experience. There is an expectation that fellow Ballers will give time/energy to make this a VIP evening for all of us. That might look like a thoughtful costume that sparks conversation, taking a strike/cleaning shift, making homemade snacks, helping at a work party, or making a craft mocktail, as an example. Or serving apps in a cute apron on a silver platter. Darkness will be only as good as you make it.
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Do I really need to join the Discord?
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No. But this is a really cool community. Don’t you want to know who else is coming? The intention behind Darkness is building community before, during, and hopefully after the event. If you ever go to a party feeling like you don’t know anyone, or don’t have anything in common with anyone, it's your opportunity to change your experience by putting yourself out there and engaging.
What about accessibility?
One of the reasons why this is not a public event venue is that it is not wheelchair accessible. There are three stories, all with a lot of stairs. Because of how the spaces will be activated, there is limited seating on the dance floor and Seventh Heaven will be for more horizontal activities. Music from the Dungeon will radiate throughout the Sanctuary so if you have sensory issues, this may be a hard party for you. We will try to keep the social/aftercare spaces more chill and there will be an outdoor area for air and less stimulation. But, at the base/bass it is a dance party so expect flashing lights, ambient fog, loud music, and lots of people who will want to talk to you. There is a restroom on each floor.
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Is this happening in a church?
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Sort of. This is first and foremost Bliss’s home. This is not a rentable venue nor an event space. There are plenty of those in town. Her home is a remodelled turn-of-the-century German Methodist church. Bliss’s poly family has been working on it for years. It is delicate, a lot to maintain, and a place she loves and calls home. Please don’t fuck it up.
What if there is a consent violation, or someone is being creepy? Or I get hurt? Or something goes terribly wrong?
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We cannot guarantee your safety. This is a party in an old building, with adults doing things like aerial, rope bondage, dancing, imbibing, engaging in kink and sharing sexy space. By entering the Darkness, you commit to take care of yourself, your partner, and know and maintain your own risk profile. You will also commit to taking care of one another if/when appropriate. Also, from 10-2, we hope to have CareTaker volunteers to provide immediate emotional support. I hope everyone engages with each other with admiration, assumes good intentions, and puts consent first. But if not, let a CareTaker or Bliss know. If you are aware of a safety concern, please let Bliss (or one of her partners know ASAP).
What to Bring
Slippers/Cute Socks. You’ll be leaving your shoes at the door
Earplugs or noise-cancelling earbuds. We are working on the bassssss
Your sexy or kinky toys if you intend to play. There will be some safer sex supplies and impact toys to borrow but for insertables, we recommend you bring your own. Puppy pads, condoms, lube, and baby wipes provided.
A soft blanket and/or pillow (marked or unique so can get it back) if you’re planning on staying overnight or wanting to snuggle/aftercare. You can leave these in Seventh Heaven or the aftercare area when you arrive.
A water bottle (labelled or clearly identifiable). Cups will be provided for any served cocktails/mocktails. Some N/A sodas and fuzzy water will be provided.
Personal use toothbrush/toothpaste, mints, and gum.
Personal use safer sex supplies if you have particular preferences
We will endeavor to make sure there are gluten-free and vegan snacks available from 8pm-1am. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages and can use a cooler outside for your personal use.
What NOt To Bring
Costumes that leave marks or a mess (bodypaint or makeup that smears, e.g.)
Too much shit (space in Shit Depot is limited w/ a suggestion that your stuff fits in a 1x1x1 cube)
Weapons
Toys (kinky or sexy) that will leave a mess. If the mess can’t be contained on a puppy pad, do that scene somewhere else, please.