# Event Details - **Event Name**: HMU Academy: Public Play for Everyone - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Does the thought of getting frisky in public excite you? Learn covert and overt ways to play on your own or with others when you're out!About this EventThis Hit Me Up event is open to the public, 21+.About the Workshop"Playing in Public" means any type of play (doesn't have to be explicitly s*xual) that's in public. Yes, there's a possibility of someone seeing you BUT being discovered/seen may or may not be your intent. Public play can be with a partner(s) or on your own. Let's explore the possibilities and ways of playing in public in new and exciting ways!In this class, you will learn:how to unleash your inner exhibitionisthow to improve your or your partner's comfort if you/they are a non-exhibitionist (AKA covert play)how to improve your own or your partner's comfort in publictips for how to play overtly or covertly in public (no one has to be the wiser!)tips for location ideas, from beginner to more advancedtips for personal play in public and/or playing with another/othertips for dressing/undressing quicklysuggestions for toys and other helpful play toolstips for edging, games, and "tasks"how to keep leveling up your public s*xploration, if that's your goalhow to pinpoint your strongest org@sm triggers so you can get your freak on faster, easier, and anywherehow be safer and more prudent (AKA how to avoid getting caught!)Knotasha will be dressing/undressing and demonstrating ways to use toys -- as well as other ways to play in public.About the InstructorKnotasha (she/her) is a k*nk educator and fet!sh model who has been actively in the k*nk scene for over a decade. She has taught and co-taught at venues and k*nky conventions such as HitMeUp Academy, K*nk dot com, Soho House, Westcoast Bound, KinkFest, Thunder in the Mountains, and DomCon. Knotasha loves showcasing the nuance and spectrum of k*nks so you realize you're not alone in your desires. Knotasha also loves providing plenty of tools and tips so you can find what works for you and explore at their own pace. IG / X: KnotashaNYCFAQsFAQ: what should I bring? Please bring a notebook and a pen/pencil to take notes. There will be a rope demo- feel free to bring 10-20ft of 1/4"-1" diameter rope if you'd like to follow along with a rope demo (nylon and cotton rope is inexpensive, available online and will work well). Knotasha will also share a video after the class of this demo via email so you can easily follow at home.FAQ: any skill pre-requisites? (i.e., is this for beginners, advanced, everyone?) There's something for everyone in this class -- even if you think you're not an exhibitionist and even if you think you aren't *that* k!nky. FAQ: what should I wear? Streetwear. FAQ: can I attend solo, or do I need to come with a partner?Come on your own, with partner(s) or friends!STAY IN TOUCH!💜 Instagram @hitmeupnycity💜 Join our public newsletter💜 Support HMU -- We're On Patreon. Many of you have asked how you can help out! Other than spreading the word, attending parties and volunteering, becoming a patron is an opportunity to help us succeed — while receiving special perks in the meantime. Interested in becoming a patron? Click here.✨Volunteers: Limited volunteer spots available. Please email admin@hitmeupnyc.com to express interest.✨Location: 120 Walker St in Lower Manhattan. The space has an elevator. Please email hello@hitmeupnyc.com if you need any accessibility accommodations.✨Full vaccination is required. While we recommend getting the booster shots, we are not verifying them at this time.✨Membership: We reserve the right to refuse entry if needed. Hit Me Up also hosts private events which are invite only, and anyone new to Hit Me Up must apply and be approved to attend—no guests or plus ones. Please visit https://www.hitmeupnyc.com/join to join. You are welcome to inquire as to your status or that of your friends, but please do not act as if you have an entitlement to access our space or members. Building special spaces is hard, and while we are inclusive and welcoming, we reserve the right to curate our membership as needed to maintain our flourishing community. If you'd like to sponsor a new member please have them apply as soon as possible. If they wait until a few days before the event we cannot guarantee they will be able to be approved in time.✨Please stay home if you are feeling ill or if you have had recent close contact with someone who tested Covid positive (within the past 5 days). You could be incubating and still test negative. Any requests for refunds for any reason will be honored up to the day of the event. Remember: safe, sane, and sanitary Just email hello@hitmeupnyc.com and we will give you a full refund, no questions asked.✨Consent Policy: All of our events are ASK FIRST events. The rules of respectful and consensual behavior WILL be enforced. You will be responsible for reading our consent policy and behaving appropriately. Read our consent policy in full: https://www.hitmeupnyc.com/consent. If you have questions, want to make a report, or need support, please contact our third party consent reporting service, available at consent@hitmeupnyc.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/hmu-academy-public-play-for-everyone/100001987089143118 - **Event Categories**: workshops, volunteering, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40.04, max: 46.22, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: 120 Walker St floor 5 - **lat**: 40.7176017 - **long**: -73.9997659 - **full address**: 120 Walker St floor 5, 120 Walker Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HMU Academy: Public Play for Everyone - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=HMU+Academy%3A+Public+Play+for+Everyone&date=Thu%2C+30+Apr%2C+2026+at+07%3A00+pm&bg=4 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HMU Academy: Public Play for Everyone being held? - **A:** HMU Academy: Public Play for Everyone takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 120 Walker St floor 5, 120 Walker Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for HMU Academy: Public Play for Everyone? - **A:** Ticket prices for HMU Academy: Public Play for Everyone range from USD 40 to USD 46 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly BirdUSD 40 + USD 4 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionUSD 46 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing HMU Academy: Public Play for Everyone? - **A:** HMU Academy: Public Play for Everyone is organized by Hit Me Up. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** HMU Academy: Public Play for Everyone is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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