No Frills

We’re keeping it simple: Paradox will be open from 8pm-1am for a no-frills Saturday party.

No fuss, no muss, no need to make a whole thing out of it. Just good music and a kink club full of possibilities. Come beat to the music, tie on a hardpoint, wrestle on the mats, or explore the newest additions upstairs. The whole dungeon is waiting for you—tables, crosses, benches, cages, hardpoints, and more.

We’ll keep the lights low and the atmosphere relaxed. Come for a little while or stay all night. You never know who might show up— or what you might miss if you stay home.

It’s the weekend. Don’t overthink it. It’s the start of a good weekend after all. Come hang out, play, connect, and enjoy the community. No stress. Just show up and have a good time.

The Venue

This event will take place at Paradox - 1310 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA. It is in SoMa and a 10 minute walk from the UN Plaza/Civic Center BART station.

Accessibility Notes:

• The entrance to the space is on the ground floor and is fully-accessible, including social area, play area, and two accessible all-gender bathrooms. The mezzanine level above the bathrooms and upstairs play areas can only be reached via stairs. There will be music playing throughout the night, and ear plugs may be available at the front desk. There are colored lights in use throughout the venue, including moving “party lights” for ambiance. Cell phones may be prohibited from being used at the event venue and must be stored; however, you may speak to a host or DM about reasonable accommodations if needed for things such as continuous glucose monitoring.
• For further questions and accessibility requests, please reach out in advance by email to info@paradox-sf.com.

Interested in renting Paradox or our sister space Stopgap?

We elevate kink experiences with flexible, turnkey venue solutions. Organizers, producers, content creators, and kinksters are invited to inquire about rental options for private parties, classes, workshops, and other events.

Our venue features social areas, soft spaces, a wide range of BDSM equipment, and essential safety and hygiene supplies. We also provide sheets and other amenities to help make hosting your event easy, comfortable, and well-supported.

Want to learn more? Email info@afterdark-events.com for details and availability!

Dress Code:

Whatever makes you feel like you are confident or comfortable. Please be mindful that you might have to wait in line outside (it may be cold) and that you are welcome to arrive in regular clothes and then change into your kinky outfit once you get inside!

Inclusivity & Safety:

• We warmly invite and encourage individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities to attend our event. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can feel safe, respected, and celebrated. Your unique identity and experiences enrich our community, and we look forward to sharing this special experience with you.
• Consent and respectful behavior required. Read the event rules and consent guidelines.

COVID-19 safety measures:

We are not requiring proof of vaccination for this event. If you are having symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or other infectious diseases please stay home and do not come to the space until you are better.

Tickets

• No Refunds. All sales are Final.

Consent is Paramount

Part of our responsibility in fostering a consent culture is to provide some guidance to help prevent consent incidents from happening at our events.

Please make sure you read and understand our event rules and consent guidelines before you come to any Paradox event. By coming to an event you acknowledge that you understand the rules and agree to abide by them. If you have any questions or need clarification on any of our rules or guidelines please contact us before coming to an event.

Any consent concerns can be confidentially given to the hosts at the event or by email at info@paradox-sf.com.