Members Only Party: Heat Wave

The sun may be setting, but the heat is only beginning. On August 29th, Wicked Eden transforms into a neon-soaked slice of South Beach, where pastel sunsets melt into electric nights and every palm tree hides the promise of a little trouble. This exclusive members-only evening invites you to leave the ordinary behind and step into a world of tropical luxury, retro glamour, and irresistible Miami nightlife.

Slip into breezy linens, barely-buttoned shirts, tiny swimsuits, pastel suits, shimmering mesh, tropical prints, and enough gold jewelry to catch every neon light in the room. Whether you're a yacht club socialite, a beachside bombshell, a mysterious drifter fresh off Ocean Drive, or the VIP everyone can't stop staring at, the only rule is to arrive looking like you belong where the music never stops and the cocktails never run dry.

Trade the everyday for warm ocean breezes, synthwave beats, glowing pink sunsets, and palm-lined paradise. Sip, socialize, dance, flirt, and lose yourself in a night inspired by the iconic style of 80s and 90s Miami. Around here, the dress code is bold and bare, the atmosphere is electric, and the memories are made after dark. Don't let this become the party everyone talks about except you. Membership has its privileges, we'll see you under the neon lights.

DETAILS

📅 Date: August 29th, 2026

⏰ Time: 7:00 pm to 12:00 am

📍 Location: Will be included with purchase of ticket

Tickets must be purchased in advance, no ticket sales at the door.

MEMBERSHIP & TICKET INFO

⚠️⚠️ Please note that new Member applications close 48 hours prior to the event start time.  ⚠️⚠️

Note: For the safety and comfort of our community, we require memberships for certain events. This also allows us to conduct these specially curated events with your support of our beautiful space. If you're not already a member, you can join the Autonomy Project here: https://www.autonomyproject.org/member. Memberships begin at $20/month and must be approved for at least 48 hours before the event.

If your membership has not been approved, you will not be able to purchase a ticket. Each attendee must have their own account, membership, and ticket purchase. 

WHAT WE’LL HAVE FOR YOU!

• Drinks & Snacks! Our Merch shop will be open (at almost all events) with a variety of sodas and refreshments to keep you going. Our signature t-shirts and stickers are often out as well if you feel like browsing.
• Comfy Spots! Places to sit and chill - floor pillows or relaxing chairs. No shoes required (but you do you, boo).
• New friends! Honestly, the main attraction.

DRESS CODE

Whatever makes you feel ethereal, enchanting, and empowered in your queer pride. Pastels, sheer flowy fabrics, fairy wings, unicorns, rainbows, and flowering forest vibes. We want to embrace the magic of queer joy and how joy is resistance.

VOLUNTEERS

We LOVE volunteers! Join our team of community volunteers, and you will find new friends, a support system, and a tight-knit center of empowerment. 

By volunteering with us, you can make a meaningful impact on people's lives. Still, you will also get perks such as discounted or free access to our events and classes and, most importantly, collaborative input into what we do here. Your ideas are important to us, and as a volunteer, we want you to feel like you're part of our community: one that celebrates who you are and supports your journey.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

HIGH POTENTIAL, NO PRESSURES

Our community thrives in a space where countless delightful interactions could happen, but none are obligated to occur. Think of it as "high possibility, low expectations." Outside of our general respect requirements, you are not obligated to interact with anyone in any particular way. This makes our space ideal for new faces and seasoned community members alike.

COMMUNITY GATHERING

Our events aren't the product of one person hosting a party for pay; they result from a community coming together and creating something new. Everyone who attends is expected to co-create with us! Whether that's with time, energy, enthusiasm, work, intention, example, concern, and/or awareness. Have ideas, games, art, or music to share? Want to bring them to life with us?

A FOUNDATION OF TRUST

Our gatherings are magical because of trust. We fiercely protect each member's privacy, encourage honest risk communication, and diligently care for our shared environments. It's our collective respect and integrity that fortify this safe space.

CLEAR AND PRESENT CONSENT

Upholding consent goes beyond preventing harm; it's about affirming everyone's freedom to fully and joyfully agree to their interactions. It's through this affirmation that our spaces thrive with genuine, unreserved participation.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We're committed to inclusivity. Our community is a tapestry of individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds, including all gender identities and expressions. We encourage everyone to engage with empathy and curiosity, always asking rather than assuming someone's identity or preferences. Our space is and always will be wheelchair accessible, with multiple spaces for varying sensory needs.

Read more about Wicked Eden's Rules and Policies and check the FAQ too.

PLEASE NOTE: No refunds will be given on ticket purchases. The address is provided to confirmed ticket holders after purchase. Wicked Eden is located on the south side of Columbus, approximately 10 minutes from downtown, and is one block away from a COTA bus stop.

ABOUT US

The Autonomy Project is a 501(c)(3) public charity providing resources, education, advocacy, and connection for sex workers, LGBTQIA+ folks, BIPOC, and other marginalized communities. EIN 92-1587440

Wicked Eden is the physical location owned and operated by the Autonomy Project in Columbus OH.

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