Shrine Austin

Shrine describes itself as “a sex positive, fetish, and kink oriented space” that blends a dungeon and club like atmosphere. It is a monthly event series rather than a standing club, held on a Sunday at colette Austin, with a casual munch typically the Wednesday before. The venue offers ten beds, a large social area, mats for primal and rough body play, and allocated spaces for fire play, long-distance impact and blood/needle play. Shrine's rules page also lists St. Andrew's crosses, spanking benches, hard points, wrestling mats, stripper poles, a DJ booth, a non-alcoholic beverage bar, small lockers, balconies for voyeurism and an outdoor smoking area. Entry is for anyone 18 or older with a valid state or federal ID who agrees to the waivers and a temporary, event-only membership included in the cover; tickets are sold at the door or online. The organizers welcome all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. It is a dry event: alcohol and illegal substances, including cannabis, are prohibited, and phones and cameras are banned inside except in approved areas. There is no dress code inside, but guests come in streetwear to the door. Consent is required for all contact, the safe word is RED, and Dungeon Monitors in colored vests or with radios are on hand.