Menu changes, new classes and more at Wicked Grounds!
February 19, 2025Howdy all – The weather is cooling, and change is in the air! That includes here at Wicked Grounds, where we are constantly seeking to be the best grounds for YOU. If you’ve been in the cafe lately, you might have noticed that we’re changing our menu. We are moving toward a much more streamlined beverage and pastry focused menu, and discontinuing many of our more time-consuming dishes to better focus on giving you the best in coffee, kink and community services. We will continue to offer our full beverage menu — including our world-class milkshakes — and will keep offering pastries and light fare throughout the day. We are working with our partners to bring in lots of new items we didn’t have room for previously, and we’ll keep making some of our best items in house. (If you love our authentic hummus, or live for our banana bread, don’t fret! Those are staying around.) We are also making room for some fun evening specials — so stay tuned as we clear out the old and make room for the new! What will mean for you is much faster service, and more time to give you what you’re REALLY here for — the community education, guidance and “kink concierge services” that you simply won’t find anywhere else — and more space for quality gear. Speaking of kink education, here are some upcoming classes you won’t want to miss. And don’t forget to check our our full calendar of munches, meetups, classes and more in both the Cafe & Annex on our Erobay calendar. Upcoming classes and events in the Annex! Ideal for kink beginners KINK 101: Welcome to Wicked Grounds. Saturday, Nov 2nd Noon. Join us for this quick orientation to the local kink scene and San Franciscos very own kink café. This session is perfect for folks who are making their first brave steps into the San Francisco kink scene. This class is also a perfect intro to etiquette and protocols if you’re planning to get involved with local play parties and organizations. (Class is from noon – 2pm. $15-$35 in advance through Brown Paper Tickets, or $20-$40 at the door.) Then, stick around for . . . Society of Janus BDSM Basics Workshop. Saturday, Nov 2nd 3pm. This workshop focuses on the basics of the “need to know” stuff from consent and play basics to specific techniques. This class is from 3-5:30pm, and is only $15 for the general public or $10 for current Society of Janus members. Foundations SF. Most Mondays, 7pm. Almost every Monday, Foundations SF provides a 101-level BDSM/ kink class in the Wicked Grounds Annex. You do need a sponsor to attend, but it’s easy to get one — just check out their office hours in the cafe from 6pm to 6:30pm if you don’t already have a sponsor. (Please be early or on time. Doors open at 6:30, class starts promptly at 7:00. Doors are closed to entry with the start of class.) Keep an eye on FetLife or the Foundations SF Facebook page for weekly topics as they are announced. Relationships and dynamics Service: Giving & Receiving with Bri Burning. Thursday, Oct 24th 7pm. You must pour into yourself before you can give to others. Service is a soul searching task from both sides of the slash. In this class we will discuss service from many perspectives, how to accept service, and how to communicate what all parties involved need. There will be sexy demos displaying many types of service. Come and see what service can do for you. (Class is from 7-9pm. $15-$35 in advance through Brown Paper Tickets, or $20-$40 at the door.) Fluid Dynamics with RodeoKitten – Tuesday, Oct 29th 7pm. Do you have multiple dynamics or roles you like to play with your partner(s)? This workshop is built to help partners successfully negotiate and navigate relationships of 2+ with various power exchange structures. Using communication styles such as keywords and body language, learn where to draw clear lines and where to leave things open-ended. Along with a live demo and class activities, we will assist you in streamlining your ability to flow from one role to another. (Class is from 7-9pm. $15-$35 in advance through Brown Paper Tickets, or $20-$40 at the door.) Intermediate Poly Workshop: Kink Roles. Tuesday, Nov 19th 7pm. Poly is all about the freedom to explore all of the sides of yourself with as many excited consensual partners as you want. Bringing your kink dynamics into that can be complicated but very rewarding. What have been your struggles and triumphs in bringing your poly and kink life together? Do you have multiple kink identities that you’d prefer exploring with different people? Let’s talk about all the explored and undiscovered mixtures of poly and kink. (Workshop is from 7-9pm. $15-$35 in advance through Brown Paper Tickets, or $20-$40 at the door.) Hands-on techniques & play Toy Making Workshop with Cal. Saturday, Oct 19th Noon. Learn to make your own toys! Your admission price covers all the materials costs to make your own flogger, cuffs, collars and more! (Class is from noon-3pm. Ticket price varies depending on the toy you make – see the ticketing link for details! Can’t make this month? The event link also has tickets for the third Saturday of every month through early 2020!) Wax Play: Turn Up the Heat! Oct 26th 4pm. RoughCutLeather will safely guide you thru a fun, hands-on, informative wax play session while teaching you the do’s and don’ts of wax play. You’ll learn what candles or wax to use and how to use wax safely for both kinky fun and sexy creativity! (Class is from 4-6pm. $15-$35 in advance through Brown Paper Tickets, or $20-$40 at the door.) Society of Janus BDSM Basics Workshop. Saturday, Nov 2nd 3pm. This workshop focuses on the basics of the “need to know” stuff from consent and play basics to specific techniques. This class is from 3-5:30pm, and is only