Touch: MistleGlow
Comfort & Joy is delighted to invite you to the 10-year anniversary of our legendary Touch parties!
Since its inception at the 14th Street Radical Faerie House, Touch has combined utterly fabulous neon art/décor, dragtastic performances, elevating dance energy and sumptuous playspaces to create an iconic nightlife experience that embraces all sorts of queerness, fights toxic masculinity and internalized shame, builds community and embraces the magic of healthy, loving touch.
This queer liberation work to heal hearts and support each other is even more vital during these difficult times and we hope we can all bring as much loving energy as possible to this milestone anniversary party.
Our whimsical holiday theme ‘MistleGlow’ is a nod not only to the plant’s modern use to inspire kissing, but also for mistletoe’s ancient symbolism of fertility and semen as well as peace and friendship… for us this embodies a fitting interpretation of the reason for the season.
As this Touch also falls on World AIDS Day, we encourage you to remember the multitude of beautiful spirits taken from us way too soon and to honor their absence by doubling up on the warmth, tenderness and friendly vibes [additionally, we’ll be gifting a portion of our proceeds to the sacred National AIDS Memorial Grove]
As a special Touch anniversary warm-up, join Phoenix in our playspace from 10:15-11:30pm for opening grounding practices designed to foster better connection and deeper intimacy.
On the Main Dance Floor, behold the splendor of “Twisted Tinsel”, the latest masterpiece by Chickpea, whose art and jubilant personality bring a glow to us all.
Get your life with a blizzard of booty shakin’ beats all night long from Jason Godfrey, One A (Gehno Sanchez Aviance), Hil Huerta and DJ Ivan (bios below).
At 11:45PM, our evening’s show will feature a jaw-dropping performance by our host Militia Towers, a bedazzling dance celebrating sex, touch and self-expression by Jesse Escalante & Ismael Acosta, and a surprise special guest!
In our Wonderland Lounge, chill out, enjoy visual delights and connect amid:
A special cushioned cuddle & connection space, with immersive 3D linear art by Oth and gallery of pieces by other queer artists
Winter edition kiss / selfie booths under mistletoe, with art by Oscar
Soothing massage healing by Scott Robinson
Festive face/body paint artisty by Ismael and Phoenix
A momento of your bliss from the PhotosByDot Photobooth, courtesy of our brilliant resident photographer
Other breath-taking décor, including human-scale winterflowers to gaze upon, crystalline hue-shifting prism floor sculptures and a blacklight repurposed neon doily hoop dreamcatcher, by Bernadette, Blue and others
Downstairs in our quintessential Love Space, explore your desires and pay homage to a core mission of Touch parties over the past ten years: inspiring joy and affirming the magic of friendly, consensual affection.
Illuminating LED Sculptures by Steve Dudek, and Playful Gorgeousness by Neon Mistress Supreme Mikey Mann will add style and sophistication to your mistletoe adventures, while DJs Grisecon and J Maximillian lay down sexy soundscapes to usher you through the long night.
Comfort & Joy is here for you: if you ever need support or have concerns at our parties, please find one of our 'vibe-raters' (purple glow collars) or a house manager (pink glow collars, see illustration below). We want to make sure everyone gets through the night feeling healthy and respected.
Brilliant nightlife photographer and sweetheart Lucas Francisco will be roaming around, capturing your incandescent beauty
Late-night fruity refreshments as always, plus sprinkles of lollipops and glow toys
Free Welcoming Hugs (optional)
Full Clothes Check Available
This party is 21+. Our apologies to the youngsters
EVENT ILLUSTRATION BY KLIFFORD GARANCIAL
