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SWOONalliance
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SWOON is a social justice network focusing on ending the violence and stigma associated with sex work through education and advocacy and providing a platform and space for Sex Workers to Own their Narratives. Based in Pittsburgh,PA 501 (c)(3) est. 2025
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Join us and friends at @transyouniting for Trans Day of Remembrance.

Solidarity, joy, & remembrance forever 💜
transgender day of remembrance. we remember. we rise. we keep each other alive. November 20, 6-8p. @Portico City-County Building, 414 Grant St, Pittsburgh. By Trans YOUniting.
November 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Social club, coming right up! Calling Pittsburgh spicy workers.
Social Club by SWOON. Welcome to all former and current spicy workers and allies. 7-9p. Nov 16, 2025. DM for address.
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Please help out a local performer! If you remember the amazingly talented pre-show clown 🤡 from our circus then send your funds their way!
Venmo: evie_lynn
CA: $Shadowkitten666
Paypal: eviesanguine@gmail.com
A mutual aid flyer for Evie Sanguine reads: Help a local performer support herself and her cats. Evie needs $1200 in car repairs. She needs her car in order to keep her job. Can you help? Venmo: @evie_lynne Cashapp: $shadowkitten666 Paypal: eviesanguine@gmail.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Join us again at our monthly social club! We know it's short notice, but we're still doing the thing this month (and *every* third sunday). Message us to find out where! Come tell us ab all your spooky activities or fun fall adventures! Can't wait to see you there 🤗
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Flyer for SWOON's social club event. Welvomed to all former and current spicy workers and invited allies. It will be taking place this Sunday, October 19th,2025, from 7:30pm-9pm. The location is kept private, so please send us a message for the location.
October 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Next Kitt’s Clawset happening! Come trade your costume in for a new lingerie set or get the complete look to your fall fits 💕 All happening October 28th 1pm-5pm.
Kitt’s Clawset flyer reading: When: October 28th 1pm-5pm Where: THE OMNTY CLOSET 517 E. Ohio st. What: Gently used and/or new sexy attire. Included but not limited to jockstraps,harnesses,kink-wear plus size sexy-wear, heels, wigs, accessories, etc.
October 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Catch the next Kitt’s Clawset this Thursday from 4pm-9pm 💕 reminder this is a mutual aid closet for sexworkers! If you are an ally plz DM to coordinate pickups and drop offs💕
The flyer for Kitt’s Clawset; a mutual aid closet for sex workers. It reads, When: September 25th 4pm-9pm Where: THE QMNTY CLOSET 517 E. Ohio st. What: Gently used and/or new sexy attire. Included but not limited to jockstraps,harnesses,kink-wear plus size sexy-wear, heels, wigs, accessories, etc.
September 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Another social club is coming this Sunday! We gave everyone some time to rest after our last event (shout out to those who went!), but now we wanna hang againnnn. PM us for the address. It's gonna be cozy n chill, and we'd love to see you there!

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A flyer for SWOON's next social club event. It says, "Welcome to all former and current spicy workers and invited allies." It's going to be this Sunday, September 28th, 2025, from 7pm-9pm. It also states to PM for the address if you're interested in coming!
September 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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OUR SPONSOR
AIDS Free Pittsburgh (AFP) is a public health movement to end the HIV epidemic in Allegheny County by 2030.

www.aidsfreepittsburgh.org
Cirque Erotique is Sponsored by AIDS Free Pittsburgh at https://www.aidsfreepittsburgh.org/
September 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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🎪SEE YOU AT CIRQUE 🎪
Allow us to make the final introductions- Pittsburgh, here are the rest of your your Cirque Erotique performers.

Cirque Erotique: Harvest Moon
Sept 20, 2025, Doors at 6, Show at 7p.

Get your tickets before we sell out.
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Hazell Azzer of AIDS Free Pittsburgh brings "Crash Course to Ballroom" at Cirque Erotique, Sept 20, 2025.
September 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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CIRQUE CIRQUE CIRQUE CIRQUE

Allow us to make introductions- Pittsburgh, meet some of your your Cirque Erotique performers.

Cirque Erotique: Harvest Moon
Sept 20, 2025, Doors at 6, Show at 7p.

Tickets available now! ..don't wait too long.
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Hot Toddie performs "Maniac Feet" at Cirque Erotique, September 20, 2025
September 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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TICKETS ARE UP for Pittsburgh's one-night-only erotic circus. CIRQUE EROTIQUE: Under the Harvest Moon

Grab your date for an evening with the best aerialists from D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh.

We expect to sell out! Proceeds go to SWOON Alliance.
swoonalliance.org/circus
August 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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CALL FOR INTERACTIVE PERFORMERS / GAMES

Seeking (modestly) paid clowns, interactive games, live statues, roving characters, craft stations, stilters, jugglers, magicians, etc. We have a few open spots left for pre-show experiences!

Applications due Sept 5 at swoonalliance.org/circus.
August 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Next Kitt’s Clawset is happening August 30th. You can DM us here to coordinate pickup or you can bring donations to the swap 💕Please remember that this mutual aid closet is for former and current swers who are allowed to be accompanied by trusted allies ❤️
Flyer of Kitt’s Clawset (in association with SWOON) advertising this month’s mutual aid clothing swap: When: August 30th 7pm-10pm Where: THE OMNTY CLOSET 517 E. Ohio st. What: Gently used and/or new sexy attire. Included but not limited to jockstraps,harnesses,kink-wear plus size sexy-wear, heels, wigs, accessories, etc.
August 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Come hang out with us once again at our Sunday Social, this time hosted again by our friends at Bantha! Play games and drink yummy drinks and tell us how your summer is going and what you're excited about to come this fall 🍂 see you there ❤️
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Flyer for SWOON's social club event that is taking place on Sunday, August 17th, 2025, at 7pm until 9pm. The location for the event is Bantha's Tea Bar, which is located at 5002 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15224. It specifies that the event is welcomed to all former and current spicy workers and invited allies. At the bottom of the flyer is @swoonalliance for any of their social accounts and their website www.swoonalliance.org
August 5, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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Our cash relief program is back open for new applicants!

So many of us done the money math...should I take this risky client? I need the money...If you know any Pittsburgh-area spicy workers in a tight financial spot, please pass them this link.

swoonalliance.org/cash-relief/
SWOON Cash Relief Program is Open. Funds are limited to $150 per person, every three months.
August 2, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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Hey there! Our next Kitt’s Clawset is happening July 17th from 3pm-8pm at The QMNTY closet at 517 E. Ohio st.
This clothing swap is for swers and their trusted partners and allies! We thankyou for understanding and can’t wait to see you💕
Flyer of Kitt’s Clawset clothing swap When: July 17th 2025 3pm-8pm Where: The Qmnty closet 517 E. Ohio st. What: Gently used and/or new sexy attire including but not limited to; lingerie, jockstraps, fishnets, wigs, accessories, etc.
July 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Next social coming this Sunday! Hang with us and tell us how your summer is going 🌞 or tell us ab your best & worst experiences at work 😬 if ya wanna.
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A flyer for SWOON's social club that reads: "welcome to all former and current spicy workers and invited allies. Scheduled for July 20th, 2025 from 7-9pm at the QMNTY Center located at 525 E Ohio St. Pittsburgh PA 15212" @swoonalliance and www.swoonalliance.org are noted on the very bottom to signify SWOON's handle on all socials and their website.
July 14, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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We met Courtney & Forever at a Pride event. After most of their belongings were stolen, we set them up with new work clothes from @kittsclawset. Now we need community help to get them in a more stable spot. It's HOT out there- help them get off the street permanently.
June 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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🚨 NEW LAW TO PROTECT SEX WORKERS 🚨

On June 24, we're introducing a Pittsburgh city law to change consensual sex work from a misdemeanor with jailtime to a simple citation. We need your help to get it passed. Be there at 9a, city-county building.
New law to protect sex workers! Rally on June 24, 9a at City-County Portico, 414 Grant St Pittsburgh. @ForSaferSW. Show you care, show up. Bad idea: "put them in jail and big fines for prostitution" Better idea: "What if we just gave them a traffic ticket instead?" New pittsburgh law to protect sex workers! @forsafersw. Rally June 24, 9a, city council, 414 grant st.
June 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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It's that time of the month again! Come hang out and chat with us 🫶🏻 we obvs wanna hear ab how your Pride is going🌈 & also throwing in a suggested topic: secure online transaction methods💸 Let us know how you safely and securely get that bag (literally) and see what tips and tricks others might know!
A flyer for SWOON's social club that reads: "welcome to all former and current spicy workers and invited allies. Scheduled for June 15th, 2025 from 7-9pm at Bantha Tea Bar located at 5002 Penn Ave Pittsburgh PA 15224" @swoonalliance and www.swoonalliance.org and noted on the very bottom to signify SWOON's handle on all socials and their website.
June 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Today, we commemorate the brave actions of over a hundred SWs who occupied Église Saint-Nizier in Lyon on June 2, 1975, to draw attention to their lack of occupation recognition and their inhumane working conditions. This powerful protest became Intl Wh*res Day.
break the stigma! international wh*res day, June 2
June 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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We’ll be at Pride! Catch us at the park after the parade! We’ll also be featuring @kittsclawset so come say hi 👋
June 1, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Hope to see you all tomorrow for our monthly social club! Snacks provided as alwayyyysss; just a chill hang this time, might do some coloring?? 🎨 who knows, you gotta be there to find out 😘

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Picture of SWOON's social club flyer. It states the event is scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, May 18th, 2025, from 7pm-9pm. The event is welcomed to all former and current spicy workers and invited allies. Anyone interested should send a pm for the address.
May 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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FOR VOLUNTEERS

This is either the worst or best fundraiser idea we've had. Either way, we'll need help to pull it off! Join our all-volunteer team as we put together a wild, creative evening.

Soft deadline is May 18, but we'll accept help whenever!
SWOONAlliance.org/circus
alt: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS. Cirque Erotique. Help us put on our first circus fundraiser, September 20, 2025, Pittsburgh. Stage managers, graphic designers, coat check, creatives, makeup, anything helps. Fill out the form by May 18, but we welcome interest on a rolling basis. SWOONalliance.org/circus.
May 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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CALL FOR PERFORMERS

Application for PAID performances due May 11 at swoonAlliance.org/circus.

🌟 Desired: aerialists, sideshows, perky, fun, weird, interactive, queer, slow & sensual, raunchy, suggestive, body-positive
❌ Nope: trauma, racist, fatphobic, pornographic, or creepy
CALL FOR PERFORMERS. Cirque Erotique. Seeking PAID aerialists, acrobats, sideshows, tarot, clowns, artists, jugglers, dancers, weirdo performers. We need you for an erotic circus fundraiser. September 20, 2025, Pittsburgh. Applications due May 18 at SWOONalliance.org/circus.
May 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM