Jacob and David, the boys behind the CODE party at the EFN Lounge in Washington, D. C., brought their amazing party up I-95 last weekend and took over the top floor of Voyeur Nightclub.
With hot beats, hotter demos and one of the hottest bootblacks I’ve seen in years, these boys did the impossible and actually revived the spirit of the old Cell Block, the after-hours leather club that once thrived in that same space, while injecting it with a brand-new energy.
Over in the side bar, in the shadow of the old men’s room — which had a pissing trough that was notoriously large enough for someone to climb into — Daniel the bootblack was giving loving attention to beat-up boots and doing everything he could to shine them back up.
On the other side of the floor, where there was once a pool table and an actual truck cab that was home to many a late-night fisting session back in the day, members of Keystone boys of Leather, Philadelphians MC and a host of GDIs (God-Damned Independents) hung out and shared some laughs.
It goes without saying that the CODE party didn’t get anywhere near as wild as things used to get in the old Cell Block. That was a different time and a different era and everyone knows you can’t really turn back the clock. But CODE did recapture part of the magic of those bygone times, and I can’t tell you how great it felt just to be standing in that same space, surrounded by all those guys decked out in their hottest gear.
Want to know one thing that hasn’t changed? Madonna. They played her at the Cell Block and they played her at CODE (only difference is back then it was “Open Your Heart”).
So whether you like Madonna or not, CODE is for more than just the leather guys. It’s for anyone who gets off on hot gear — whether it’s leather, rubber, latex, neoprene, sports gear, jocks, or just a rope harness with a few large and strategically placed knots. They even allow smoking, since it’s a private club, so bring your cigars, guys.
Starting in May, they’re going monthly, so you can catch them every second Saturday for the rest of the year. Watch their Web site (www.codedc.com) or become a fan of their Facebook group (“Code”) for more info.
PIT CREW BOYS
Don’t miss the next Keystone boys of Leather party, Pit Crew Boys at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St., on April 16. They’ll have a bootblack, an ice luge, hot boys and more. Did I mention the hot boys? Check out their Web site (www.keystoneboysofleather.org) or their Facebook group for more information.
PHILADELPHIANS MC KINKY CARNIVAL
On April 17, join Philadelphians MC at The Bike Stop when they throw a Kinky Carnival to raise money for William Way LGBT Community Center. Come ride the rides, including hot waxings, floggings, buzzcuts and electroplay, while enjoying the music of DJs Harley and Rick. A $5 donation at the door gets you five carnival tickets and great draft-beer specials. For more information, check out www.philadelphiansmc.org or their Facebook group.
MAYDAY! BEARS GOING DOWN!
The Liberty Bears have made some minor adjustments to their meeting schedule. They still meet on the first Saturday of every month, but now the business meeting runs from 7-8 p.m. and the social runs 8-11 p.m. All meetings and socials are open to the public. For more information, see www.libertybears.net or join their Facebook group.
MYTWEETFACE
Sensing a pattern here? Yep, all these clubs have Facebook groups to go along with their Web sites. Some even have the Twitter, so there’s no excuse any more for not knowing what’s going on (but none of them are on FourSquare, because frankly that one’s just dumb). Point your browser or your phone to the Internets to get all connected and stuff.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
— WOOF! PHILLY & LAID: Every Sunday at 5 p.m. at 1416 Chancellor St. See www.woofphilly.com or www.laidsaturdays.com for DJ and dancer schedules.
— LIBERTY BEARS MEETING & SOCIAL: May 1 at The Bike Stop, meeting from 7-8 p.m. in The Pit and social from 8-11 p.m. on the main floor. www.libertybears.net and on Facebook.
— BEARS ON LIBERTY WEEKEND 8: MAGIC EIGHT BALLS: Hosted by the Liberty Bears, Oct. 15-17.
—TRI-CEN XX: ANIMALS, ANIMALS, ANIMALS!: Hosted by Philadelphians MC, Dec. 31, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011.
Questions? Comments? Contact Jim at [email protected].