Friday Film & Chat: Flower & Snake '74

We’ll be screening the 1974 Japanese S/M film classic Flower and Snake, a foundational piece of kinbaku culture and erotic cinema playing with the visual language of rope, power, and fetish fantasy. After the film, Leela Ma and Mx Kitty Babalon will guide a discussion exploring themes of dominance, surrender, BDSM aesthetics, and how art and globalization influence modern kink culture.

✨ Come solo or with friends

✨ Soft seating + relaxed vibes

✨ No prior knowledge needed—just curiosity

Location details will be shared with registered attendees.

Seats are limited

Join us for an intimate, cozy evening with a classic, culture making kinky film and discussion. Refreshments Provided.

About Your Facilitators

Leela DeLieto

Leela is a visual artist, feral mystic, BDSM educator, relationship anarchist, and creative threshold mentor who works at the crossroads of Eros and Art. Drawing from a background in Sri Vidya Tantra, folk magic, somatic experiencing, and depth psychology, she guides others into deeper contact with their power, agency, and authenticity through ritual and erotic exploration. Her studies of sorcery, folk magic, and mystical arts inform her creative and ritualistic approach to kink. An approach that honors shadow, tension, and combusts the binary between the sacred and profane. She is both a sadist and a masochist, and draws creative inspiration from the paradox of pain, desire, and the courage it takes to think for oneself in a world that punishes difference. Leela teaches that pushing boundaries, both internal and societal, is not only a path to personal freedom, but an act of self-authorship in a time where sameness is exalted.

Mx Kitty Babalon

Mx Babalon is a Certified Holistic Sex Educator™, pro and lifestyle dominatrix, leatherfemme and self-identified sadist with a deep passion for erotic psychodrama and power dynamics. With years of experience crafting scenes and protocols, as well as guiding others in sensual self-expression, they bring a wealth of knowledge on history, technique, safety and creativity. Their teaching style is warm, inclusive, and playful, ensuring that everyone—whether a total beginner or an experienced pervert—feels empowered to explore their vices with confidence and joy.

Graciously Hosted by Mr. West!

Content Warning

While this film is considered "soft core" (meaning there are no real sex acts) the following themes should be noted: extreme rope bondage, sadomasochism, toilet fetishism, kidnapping, dubious consent/non-consent, power imbalances, degradation, race, misogyny, and character trauma. This film is a product of its time and themes are often treated in a matter-of-fact and/or camp manner. You’re always welcome to step out or take care of yourself at any time.