Concord Cuddle Party: ️‍Pride Edition!

Are you queer? Do you want to do something for pride, but the thought of attending pride in-person sounds too overwhelming? Do you want to come cuddle, explore platonic touch, or practice saying No with other queer people?

🏳️‍🌈 If you said yes to all of above, then this event is for you! 🏳️‍🌈

About Cuddle Party:

We'll begin the event with a Welcome Circle where we introduce ourselves, go over the rules of Cuddle Party, and do some exercises to help practice the Rules of Cuddling. Following the Welcome Circle we’ll have a few hours for free-style cuddles. We’ll end with a short closing circle to reflect and transition out of the event. You do not have to cuddle at Cuddle Party. Feel free to bring a book, paper and markers, or just hang out and meet new like-minded people! More info available here https://cuddleparty.com/what-is-a-cuddle-party/

Location:

-Private residence in Concord, CA (near Newhall Park)

-Address will be disclosed in the Final Details email sent on the Thursday before the event.

-There is plenty of street parking.

-Accessibility: There is one stair to enter the location.

Cost:

-Suggested amount is $40, but offering a sliding scale if you need to pay less or you can pay more to sponsor someone who needs a little assistance.

-BIPOC discount suggested amount is $25. BIPOC discounts are for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

-No one turned away for lack of funds. Pay what you can.

-If you're able to pay a little bit extra, that can help sponsor someone needing a discounted ticket.

Please be on time:

-Doors open at 1:00pm and close PROMPTLY at 1:30pm.

-There will be no admittance after 1:30pm, so please be mindful of traffic.

Please bring:

-Pajamas or other comfortable clothes. There will be space to change, if need be.

-Any other items that make you feel comfortable. Pillows, blanks, and other fluffy item will be provided, but if you have a favorite blanket or stuffie, please feel free to bring them along.

Snacks:

-Snacks will be provided. We will do our best to accommodate food allergies, but if you have a particular food allergy or have a snack you would like to share, then please feel free to bring it.

Covid Policy:

-You MUST take a rapid test the day of the event and show either a time-stamped (including date) negative test result or test upon arrival. If you test upon arrival, please wear a mask until your test is negative.

-If you have any Covid symptoms, have been recently exposed to Covid, have a rash, or symptoms of an illness of any kind, please stay home. Your ticket will be refunded.

Other important info:

-I run Cuddle Parties that are for all, but this event is for LGBTQ+ only. We won't be gatekeeping; if you feel that you fall under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, then this event if for you.

-You must be 18+ to attend.

-This is a sober event. Please do not attend under the influenced of any substances.

-This is a low-scent space. Please do NOT wear heavy scents or perfumes. Many people are sensitive to them.

Plura:

I'd like to invite you to Concord Cuddle Party in the Plura app. You can RSVP, join the event chat, and connect with people before:

https://plra.io/m/concord-cuddle-party-pride-edition

About Me:

I am a queer, polyam musician and mom of 2 living in the East Bay.

I am a Cuddle Party Facilitator. I am a Sexual Health Educator, I have a Masters Degree in Economics, and just earned a certificate in Diversity and Social Justice. I am back in school training to be a massage therapist!

In addition to Cuddle Parties, I also host Queer Polyam Mixers and Woo Polyam Mixers on Plura.

For more information about Cuddle Party, please go to https://cuddleparty.com/faq/