With CLAW 25 just over the horizon, here is my plan for those who will also be in attendance and want to meet for a meal, a scene, a cigar, or something else. The Pup and I will be arriving on Wednesday, April 16th and staying at one of the host hotels. The following are events and classes I will be attending or am considering attending. Find more information about CLAW 25 here.
NOTE: Plans can change but this is pretty set as of the time of this writing.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16TH

• Arrival in Cleveland ~5:30PM and hotel check-in.
• 9:30PM: Dickoff Party @ the Leather Stallion
  The official start of CLAW 25, at the bar the has been part of every CLAW since the beginning.  Meet friends old and new.  Dick Off!

THURSDAY, APRIL 17TH

• 12:30PM – 3:30PM: Volunteering
• 6:00PM – 8:00PM: Welcome to I-X Dinner
  Kick-off CLAW 25 in style with our opening buffet at the I-X Center for a delicious meal and a warm welcome to an unforgettable weekend.
• Open Plans
  • Dungeon Play Room
    Dungeon play at the International Exposition Center!  Near the vendor mart and the stage.  
  • Cigar Deck Opening
    Relax and unwind on our famous cigar deck, located in the smoking area. It’s the perfect spot to kick back, enjoy a cigar, and soak in the atmosphere!
  • Hot Ass Party
    Get ready for the Hot Ass Party! Rock your hottest jock and dance until midnight! It’s going to be a fiery, unforgettable night – don’t miss out!
  • Gear Party @ the Leather Stallion
    What ever your gear is, put it on and dance the night away at the iconic Leather Stallion

Friday, April 18th

• 11:30AM – 12:30PM: So You Want To Be A Titleholder?
  You have a passion for the Pet/Kink community, You want to do more to help create safe welcoming spaces for everyone. Maybe you want to help others find their safe space within our community. No matter what the reason, you have decided you want to run to become a titleholder. So what is behind the scenes like during a contest? What should you know, and what should you do or not do? Come join our panel discussion as we talk about our contest experience, followed by the last 30 minutes of Q&A.
• 1:30PM – 3:30PM: Erotic Fire Play
  Fireplay, the act of applying fire by alcohol to the body, can be anything from erotic massage to fear or total mind fuck. Scenes can range from sensual and intimate to an impressive public performances. Join Master Eli Ra of The Illuminati House of Ra to learn the basics and safety of fire play and how to build your scenes into an erotic fantasy.
• 4:00PM – 5:30PM: Daddy/boy & Sir/boy: Exploring Dynamics
  Be it Daddy & boy or Sir & boy, the dynamics in which we find all provide structure, connection, growth, and fulfillment in ways those who don’t know could never imagine. More than the roles W/we choose to identify with, O/our dynamics become how We experience the culture and ourselves. Join Master Eli Ra and The Illuminati House of Ra as they discuss the roles and relationships, the structures and protocols, and the hows and whys of Daddy/boy and Sir/boy relationship.
• Open Plans
  • Dinner plans are open
  • Scene plans are open
  • Hot Ash Party
    Step into the Hot Ash Cigar Party, a sizzling event for the cigar aficionados within the leather and fetish community.
  • Sir/boy Party – Leather Stallion
    If you’re a Sir or a boy or looking for one, this is the place to be!
  • CLAW After Dark – Dungeon and Darkroom
    4000+ square foot off site dungeon space and dark room.  Fully equipped, mood lighting with a separate male identifying area. Included with your registration package.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH

• 11:30AM – 12:30PM: Heavy Impact Play Boxing
  To define and put on an Erotic Boxing demo also referred to as Heavy Impact play: Demonstrating full impact boxing verses erotic boxing in which one or more submissives are restrained and endure various punching strikes from a trained Boxing Dom. I will physically show participants how and where to strike as well as the necessary safety precautions to prevent permanent injury to the submissives as well as demonstrating gut punching. This will also include protective equipment, that I will bring with me, and after care. There may also be a few rounds of boxing between combatants to entertain the audience.
• 2:30PM – 3:30PM: So You’ve Decided to Become a Handler. Now What?
  So you’ve decided to become a handler, what’s next? Join us for an interactive class in working on being a handler. Whether that is teaching a pet tricks, or working through non verbal communication. Find a path that’s right for you in determining how to be the best handler you can be.
• 4:00PM – 5:30PM: The Dom’s Guide to Tickling
  This class will be an engaging and fascinating guide to improving your tickling talent, whether you are ticklish or a tickle Dom. You will gain new tickling techniques and resources and discover the dynamic of trust-based power exchange through ticklish vulnerability. ERIK11 is a master of this craft and now shares his inside tips and tricks for man-on-man tickling with you. You will learn everything covered to dive into tickling, from picking your safeword to the best bondage method.
• 7:00PM – 9:30PM: International Leather Family Dinner
  Seating is limited, so be sure to secure your spot! Hear from our Keynote speaker, to be announced, and celebrate the rich diversity and unity of the leather community.
• Open Plans
  • Scene plans are open.
  • Cigar Daddy Smoker
    Join us at the world famous CLAW cigar deck for our Cigar Daddy Smoker event.
  • Jockstrap Party – Leather Stallion
    Wear your hottest jock strap and show off what you got!
  • CLAW After Dark – Dungeon and Darkroom
    4000+ square foot off site dungeon space and dark room.  Fully equipped, mood lighting with a separate male identifying area. Included with your registration package.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20TH

• 11:30AM – 12:30PM: Mentoring Inexperienced Submissives
  New submissives deserve special consideration when introducing them to BDSM. They are equally excited yet scared. These contradictory attributes can make playing with them frustrating. This workshop will present strategies to safely and effectively mentor inexperienced subs, educating them and keeping them level headed. When we take the time to keep them safe, build trust, and to show genuine mutual respect, inexperienced subs can become positive members of the leather community.
• 1:00PM – 2:00PM: Kickstarting Your Kinky Nonprofit
  Are you thinking about starting your kinky nonprofit organization but not sure how to start? In this session, officers from Queers in Cleveland Kink (QUICK) will walk through the process of forming and operating a nonprofit dedicated to sex education and BDSM. They’ll outline how to build a thriving organization from the ground up and explain the different types of nonprofits you can file as. The session will include a Q&A session for audience members to ask questions.
• 2:30PM – 3:30PM: Introduction to Electro Play
  Introduction to Electro Play is a beginner-friendly course exploring the basics of electrostimulation in a safe, informed, and consensual way. Learn about different devices, safety precautions, sensation control, and best practices for incorporating electro play into your experience. Whether you’re curious or looking to deepen your knowledge, this class provides the foundation for safe and enjoyable exploration.
• 5:00PM – 8:00PM: Volunteering
• Open Plans
  • Dinner plans are open.
  • Scene plans are open.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST

• Departing Cleveland @ ~4:00PM
• Returning to Sacramento @ ~9:00PM