NEWS local Just exactly how a group of gay men came other people find such activities offensive.” to self-identify as “pigs” is less complicated But bears weren’t every gay man’s than you’d expect. preference, so new groups self-segregated “It’s from the ‘60’s women’s rights and “pigs” quickly became the hot new movement,” according to fetish group. With the Devin, who has been an opening of Ramrod in 1994, active participant in “pig” defining itself as a “Levi, “The idea was activities for many years. “All Leather and Uniform” bar, the men are pigs! That’s what “pig” theme became a more being able to women were shouting while prominent part of the bar’s do whatever they protested, so that’s what event schedule, including the we decided to call ourselves.” you want, dress monthly “Pig Dance” which By the AIDS crisis in the attracts “pigs” from all over the way you early 80’s, many gay men the world. were ashamed of their Wilton Manors beat out want, embrace sexuality. Shaming is how San Francisco, New York and “bears” became a group of New Orleans to host this your fetishes their own. year’s Pig Week, which will be and live your It took decades, but by full of play/sex parties, lots the turn of the century, gay of leather and special events fantasies.” men began reclaiming their at Slammers, Leather Werks - Devin sexuality without guilt or and even at private homes. shame, doing whatever they The leather masked ball will enjoyed with whomever take place the weekend after captured their interest. As Devin put it, Thanksgiving. “Everyone’s just trying to find a place to fit in. Devin has been going to these types The idea was being able to do whatever you of events for years, so he knows what want, dress the way you want, embrace your to expect. “Everything is based around fetishes and live your fantasies, regardless if play parties. That’s where people express
Wednesday, Nov. 28 Naked Shopping at Leatherwerks 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Leather Werks 1226 NE 4th Ave. Fort Lauderdale Fl. . 954-761-1236 Bondage Workshop at Leather Werks 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hosted By Lanz Adams. Learn from the knot master on how to do rope play. Leather Werks Bay 1 1226 NE 4th Ave. Fort Lauderdale. 954-761-1236 Please Uber or Lyft to this event. Parking is very limited. AliPig Contest 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. This contest will determine who is the biggest pig of the week is. Talent and fantasy and the number of pigs you have played with.
This is a fun event we don’t take ourselves to seriously. Contact Trae at trae@alibiwiltonmanors. com for more details. Alibi Monkey Bar 2266 Wilton Drive. Wilton Manors Ramrod’s Best Ass Contest to Midnight MC Michael Julian host this contest and the crowd gets to decide who takes home the prize money. Ramrod 1508 NE. 4th ave. Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, Nov. 29 Exploring PrEP Seminar at Leather Werks 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a realistic conversation and workshop held by Ed Sparan. Mr. Sparan is the PrEP linkage specialist for the Fort Lauderdale Pride Center. Dispelling myths and educating
you on gay health issues. He can also help get you on the drug for free. Leather Werks Bay 1 1226 NE 4th Ave. Fort Lauderdale Fl. 954-761-1236 Please Uber or Lyft to this event. Parking is very limited. Florida Foot Fetish Fans. 8 p.m. to midnight Find your footing at this foot fetish party. If you like your toes sucked or like to worship feet this party is for you. Leather Werks Bay 3 1226 NE 4th Ave. Fort Lauderdale Fl. 954-761-1236 Please Uber or Lyft to this event. Parking is very limited. * Free with Pig Week Dog Tags.
themselves and own their fetishes, even developing their own phrases and names for their activities.” For those who are new to the “pig” scene, Devin has this advice. “It’s a journey. When someone comes up and grabs our crotch, that’s just saying hello! It’s not perceived as inappropriate or a non-consensual act; but consent is fluid and situational.” Devin says there are other issues for participants to consider. The South Florida gay community is paying less attention to safe sex due to the availability of PreP, so they’re less concerned about condoms
now than they were a few years ago. Many younger gay men feel the same way. “I can’t tell you what to do with your body, but I also have to face the consequences,” he said. “It’s a slippery slope when people start preaching about what you ‘should’ do.” One group you won’t see much of during Pig Week, according to Devin: women. “Some women have shown up at a Pig Dance in leather, but not at a play party. There are some leather groups that still have a bio male-only policy.” Sounds like the perfect opening for another “shunned” group to make a new category of their own.
Registration costs $150 for the week. Some events still charge to attend but at a discounted rate for registrants. Visit PigWeek.com.
Friday Nov. 30
Saturday, Dec. 1
Manifest Singlet Party at Gym Bar 8 P.M. to midnight Come ant strut your stuff at one of the best new bars on the strip. Lots of food and drink specials and make sure you wear your singlet or other sports gear for even more specials with your dog tags. Gym Bar 2287 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL
102nd Anniversary Pig Dance at Ramrod 10 p.m. to 3am Ramrod's biggest pig dance of the year hosted By Mr. Ramrod. Lots of extras this night. Jello Shots and raffle tickets will be there from ONYX Ramrod 1508 NE. 4th ave. Fort Lauderdale Fl.
Cosplay Costume and Fetish Gear Night @ Ramrod 10 p.m.-3am 2-4-1 drinks for all men in gear or costume. Ramrod 1508 NE. 4th ave. Fort Lauderdale Fl.
Sunday, Dec. 2nd
The 102nd Anniversary Pig Dance at Ramrod is Ramrod's biggest pig dance of the year.
The Damned Party at Hunters 8 p.m. to ? At this event you can dance you ass off to the super hot Classic 54 T Dance with DJ Richie Rich. Packed with hot pigs. Hunters 2232 Wilton Dr. Fort Lauderdale
Monday, Dec. 3rd Volunteer Thank you Party Private party at a private home. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. You can only get into this party if you are a volunteer. All Volunteers registered for pig week will receive an Email with the address of the party. Cigar Social on Back Deck of Ramrod Sponsored by Stompers Boots 7 p.m. -10 p.m. Come hang out with Pigs and Cigar men StompersBoots.com Ramrod 1508 NE. 4th Ave. Fort Lauderdale
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