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Rubbout 2026: Dive into a World of Rubber in Vancouver

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If you’re passionate about rubber gear and looking for an unforgettable experience that combines community, excitement, and shared interests, mark your calendar for Rubbout 2026. This annual event in Vancouver, BC, Canada, is set for April 16 to 19, 2026, and it’s themed “In Technicolour: Dipped in Rubber, Colour Me Kink.” It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals from around the globe, explore your fetish in a welcoming environment, and create lasting bonds.

Rubbout 2026: Dive into a World of Rubber in Vancouver

 

Rubbout is a four-day immersion into the rubber scene. Expect a mix of social gatherings, educational demos, vibrant nightlife, and relaxed hangouts all centered on the love of rubber. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or newer to the community, you can join the activities that appeal to you, set your own pace, and simply be authentic. Plan your weekend to make it as intense or laid-back as you desire. It’s all about what shines for you.

Rubbout is the longest-running gay rubber weekend in North America (and possibly the world), celebrating its 34th anniversary in 2026. Starting back in 1992 as a simple “weekend of rubber events” with a meet-and-greet, play party, and potluck, it has evolved while keeping its core spirit intact. Over the years, additions like brunches, swap meets, workshops, and specialized socials have enhanced the lineup. Attendance has steadily grown, with around 180 weekend passholders and over 250 at the Saturday night party, setting a new record in 2025 for its 33rd anniversary.

As a non-profit community group run entirely by volunteers, Rubbout pours any surplus back into improving future events. Held in beautiful Vancouver, it’s typically around the first weekend of April, but this edition shifts to the third week for 2026. While the spicy activities are a highlight, the true magic lies in forging friendships that extend far beyond the weekend — connections that build year after year.

If rubber is your thing and you can make it to Vancouver, don’t miss out. Grab your gear, book your travel, and secure your pass to be part of this iconic gathering. Head to the official Rubbout site for tickets and details. It looks like 2026 will be the most colourful one yet!

Visit rubbout.com for all the details.

Rubbout 2026: Dive into a World of Rubber in Vancouver

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GagManiac to present at KnottyNY

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GagManiac to present at KnottyNY

 

KnottyNY is hosting an engaging workshop with @GagManiac focused on the art and techniques of gagging within bondage and kink scenes. The class, taking place Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026, from 7 to 10 pm, will explore key questions such as:

  • Why incorporate a gag?
  • How to make a tape gag adhere effectively and securely?
  • Ways to ensure a gag remains comfortable during extended wear?
  • What exactly is a rope gag, and how is it applied?

Participants will gain hands-on demonstrations of various gagging methods, along with practical discussion on safely and consensually integrating gags into scenes. This is your chance to meet @GagManiac, a noted bondage content creator known for expertise in restraints and tape gags.

For those newer to rope bondage, a dedicated 101 section will cover foundational knots and basics, consistent with the group’s regular introductory offerings.

Opportunities for free admission are available to a limited number of volunteers assisting with setup and cleanup — those interested should reach out via email to inquire.

This class provides a structured, educational environment for learning advanced techniques while prioritizing safety and communication in kink play.

Other upcoming KnottyNY events include:

  • Valentines Speed Tying
  • Rope At Rockbar

Learn more about Knotty NY at their official website, located here.

Be sure to get on their mailing list!

Rope bondage social for gay men in NYC

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Get Knotty Tonight at Rockbar: Rope, Men, and No Pressure

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KnottyNY has been building something special, and tonight (Monday, October 28, 2025) they’re taking over Rockbar for their quarterly event.

What makes this night worth showing up for? It’s simple: real men, real rope, and a no-pressure environment where you can relax, watch, or dive in if the mood strikes. Whether you’re experienced with bondage or just curious, this is the kind of event where everyone is welcome, and respect is built into the vibe.

KnottyNY bondage meetup flyer, New York City

 

Things start early with a Knotty Members Happy Hour at 6 PM, a great chance to grab a drink, meet other guys, and get comfortable before the main event kicks off at 7. Expect performances, raffles, and plenty of rope action until around 10 PM — and if you know Rockbar, you know the night doesn’t necessarily end when the lights go down.

I’ve been around the NYC rope scene for years, and trust me, not every city has something like this anymore. If you’ve missed the old New York Bondage Club nights as much as I have, here’s your chance to feel that energy again — only this time it’s with a new crew of guys who are keeping the rope scene alive in NYC.

If you’re in town, make the effort to show up, say hi, and support the guys who are keeping our community connected and thriving. You can watch, you can play, or just soak it in — either way, you’ll leave feeling good that you showed up.

No cover. No pressure. Just a room full of men, rope, and possibility.

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Rope bondage social for gay men in NYC

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Happy Locktober to all who celebrate

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It’s Locktober! Who’s in on the action this year? For those of you in and around New York City, there will special events!

CagedJock and Kink3D are hosting Locktoberfest this coming Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 pm to 3 am in Brooklyn:

Caged Jock Locktoberfest

Details about Locktoberfest here

Also in NYC, Peter Cage will be hosting LOCKED: Locktober Edition on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, starting at 7 pm at Rockbar NYC.

ROCKBAR Locked event

 

And then Peter Cage and Pup Roger will host PERV: Locktober Finale, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, starting at 7, also at Rockbar NYC.

LOCKED Chastity Social Rockbar

 

For those who need to purchase a chastity cage, click here

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Worth your while: Thingnstuffs blog

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Every once in a while, I meet someone in the larger brotherhood of kinky gay men who reminds me of the power of community, of why we’re here, of why we give of ourselves, and what it means to belong. At a recent event at an undisclosed location, I had the deep pleasure of meeting a young guy who goes by thingnstuffs. He shared his blog with me — thingnstuffs.blogspot.com — and I want to take a moment to say: it’s absolutely worth your time.

Thingnstuffs blog

What moved me most wasn’t just his writing (though that stands powerfully on its own), but the story he told me in person. During teardown for the event, he shared who had introduced him to the scene, and this man turns out to be someone I’ve known and trusted for decades. I was brought to tears, literally. This connection, this lineage of care and trust, speaks to something profound about who we are as a community. We pass down not just knowledge and technique, but love, integrity, and presence.

I want to especially point you toward this post, where thingnstuffs reflects on his experience at the event involving intense physical impact. His writing captures something rare: that beautiful, brutal alchemy of surrender, pain, and trust. He doesn’t romanticize it. He doesn’t shy away. He simply tells the truth of what it meant to go deep with someone he trusted. And because I know the man he writes about, I can say: the depth and intensity he describes is very, very real.

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KnottyNY celebrates third anniversary with demos and a meet and greet at Rockbar

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The men of KnottyNY are throwing a party next week at Rockbar to celebrate their third anniversary!

Knotty New York is a rope bondage social specifically for gay men.

 

The event is Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 6 to 10 pm at Rockbar. It’s free to attend. They will have rope bondage demos and you can meet and talk with other like-minded men!

Reserve your free ticket here — or just show up!

Knotty New York is a rope bondage social specifically for gay men. The official website is here