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Powered by volunteers, CLAW Corp produces CLAW (Cleveland Leather Annual Weekend). Since 2003, our events have raised and donated more than $1 million to charities serving the Leather, kink, and LGBTQ+ communities.
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🧣 Left or Right? Before Grindr or Recon, we had back pockets. The Hanky Code was the original "bio"—using color and placement to signal exactly what you were into without saying a word. #TraditionThursday #HankyCode 🔗 www.sfgayhistory.com/2014/08/27/o...
January 16, 2026 at 1:15 AM
🧣 Left or Right? Before Grindr or Recon, we had back pockets. The Hanky Code was the original "bio"—using color and placement to signal exactly what you were into without saying a word. #TraditionThursday #HankyCode 🔗 www.sfgayhistory.com/2014/08/27/o...
We need Massage Therapists for the CLAW Spa!
Volunteer role (Fees ➡️ CLAW) • You keep all tips 💵 • We provide all supplies & scheduling 60min sessions w/ 15min breaks
Commitment: ~5 clients/day (Fri-Sun) + 3 on Thurs.
Email bio to: [email protected]
#WellnessWednesday #CLAW26 #C26
Volunteer role (Fees ➡️ CLAW) • You keep all tips 💵 • We provide all supplies & scheduling 60min sessions w/ 15min breaks
Commitment: ~5 clients/day (Fri-Sun) + 3 on Thurs.
Email bio to: [email protected]
#WellnessWednesday #CLAW26 #C26
January 15, 2026 at 12:17 AM
We need Massage Therapists for the CLAW Spa!
Volunteer role (Fees ➡️ CLAW) • You keep all tips 💵 • We provide all supplies & scheduling 60min sessions w/ 15min breaks
Commitment: ~5 clients/day (Fri-Sun) + 3 on Thurs.
Email bio to: [email protected]
#WellnessWednesday #CLAW26 #C26
Volunteer role (Fees ➡️ CLAW) • You keep all tips 💵 • We provide all supplies & scheduling 60min sessions w/ 15min breaks
Commitment: ~5 clients/day (Fri-Sun) + 3 on Thurs.
Email bio to: [email protected]
#WellnessWednesday #CLAW26 #C26
🧗 The learning curve. What is the one skill that took you the longest to learn? Flogging rhythm? Rope tension? Negotiating without awkwardness? #TeachingTuesday #KinkSkills #CLAW26 #CLAW #C26
January 14, 2026 at 12:58 AM
🧗 The learning curve. What is the one skill that took you the longest to learn? Flogging rhythm? Rope tension? Negotiating without awkwardness? #TeachingTuesday #KinkSkills #CLAW26 #CLAW #C26
#MarketMonday: Cockeye Kink 🐷
Wear your identity with pride. Known for their stainless steel Pig Tags and custom water-jet cut leather harnesses, Cockeye Kink brings a modern edge to classic gear.
✅ Pig Tags & Dog Tags ✅ Custom Harnesses ✅ Leather Shirts 🔗bit.ly/C26Vendors
#CLAW26 #Leather #Gear
Wear your identity with pride. Known for their stainless steel Pig Tags and custom water-jet cut leather harnesses, Cockeye Kink brings a modern edge to classic gear.
✅ Pig Tags & Dog Tags ✅ Custom Harnesses ✅ Leather Shirts 🔗bit.ly/C26Vendors
#CLAW26 #Leather #Gear
January 13, 2026 at 12:26 AM
#MarketMonday: Cockeye Kink 🐷
Wear your identity with pride. Known for their stainless steel Pig Tags and custom water-jet cut leather harnesses, Cockeye Kink brings a modern edge to classic gear.
✅ Pig Tags & Dog Tags ✅ Custom Harnesses ✅ Leather Shirts 🔗bit.ly/C26Vendors
#CLAW26 #Leather #Gear
Wear your identity with pride. Known for their stainless steel Pig Tags and custom water-jet cut leather harnesses, Cockeye Kink brings a modern edge to classic gear.
✅ Pig Tags & Dog Tags ✅ Custom Harnesses ✅ Leather Shirts 🔗bit.ly/C26Vendors
#CLAW26 #Leather #Gear
#SanctuarySunday Spot: Torso 🏳️🌈
Torso has been a pillar of Columbus for nearly 30 years. 📍 Short North (772 N High): Fashion & Swimwear in the heart of the Arts District. 📍 South High (1226 S High): The destination for Leather & Kink.
#CLAW26 #ShopLocal #Columbus #CLAW #C26
Torso has been a pillar of Columbus for nearly 30 years. 📍 Short North (772 N High): Fashion & Swimwear in the heart of the Arts District. 📍 South High (1226 S High): The destination for Leather & Kink.
#CLAW26 #ShopLocal #Columbus #CLAW #C26
January 11, 2026 at 11:45 PM
#SanctuarySunday Spot: Torso 🏳️🌈
Torso has been a pillar of Columbus for nearly 30 years. 📍 Short North (772 N High): Fashion & Swimwear in the heart of the Arts District. 📍 South High (1226 S High): The destination for Leather & Kink.
#CLAW26 #ShopLocal #Columbus #CLAW #C26
Torso has been a pillar of Columbus for nearly 30 years. 📍 Short North (772 N High): Fashion & Swimwear in the heart of the Arts District. 📍 South High (1226 S High): The destination for Leather & Kink.
#CLAW26 #ShopLocal #Columbus #CLAW #C26
🔥 It’s getting hazy in here. The Hot Ash Party (Friday 9 PM) is the premier event for cigar aficionados. Leather and smoke in plenty. Bring your favorite cigar and join the haze. Register Now: bit.ly/CLAW26 #SafeWordSaturday #CigarFetish #HotAsh #CLAW #CLAW26 #C26
January 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM
🔥 It’s getting hazy in here. The Hot Ash Party (Friday 9 PM) is the premier event for cigar aficionados. Leather and smoke in plenty. Bring your favorite cigar and join the haze. Register Now: bit.ly/CLAW26 #SafeWordSaturday #CigarFetish #HotAsh #CLAW #CLAW26 #C26
🐶 Woof! Whether you have paws, hooves, or hold the leash, the Pets and Handlers Social is your pack gathering. Forge new pet-ships and get ready to march to the mosh! 🗓️ Friday, April 3 | Noon. Register Now bit.ly/CLAW26 #FriendlyFriday #PuppyPlay #PetPlay #CLAW #C26 #CLAW26
January 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
🐶 Woof! Whether you have paws, hooves, or hold the leash, the Pets and Handlers Social is your pack gathering. Forge new pet-ships and get ready to march to the mosh! 🗓️ Friday, April 3 | Noon. Register Now bit.ly/CLAW26 #FriendlyFriday #PuppyPlay #PetPlay #CLAW #C26 #CLAW26
✏️ Before Tom of Finland, gay men were often stereotyped as frail. His art changed everything. He gave us the blueprint for the Leatherman: cops, loggers, and bikers with confidence and power. Art created reality. #TraditionThursday #TomOfFinland 🔗 www.tomoffinland.org
January 8, 2026 at 11:54 PM
✏️ Before Tom of Finland, gay men were often stereotyped as frail. His art changed everything. He gave us the blueprint for the Leatherman: cops, loggers, and bikers with confidence and power. Art created reality. #TraditionThursday #TomOfFinland 🔗 www.tomoffinland.org
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Hey. You going to CLAW in Columbus this year? I am. I'll be teaching there. And there's gonna be a full hotel takeover again this year. You should go.
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January 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Hey. You going to CLAW in Columbus this year? I am. I'll be teaching there. And there's gonna be a full hotel takeover again this year. You should go.
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🍽️ Arriving early? Start the weekend right at the Staff Dinner. It's a buffet-style feast to fuel up before the chaos begins, and you can meet the ones who make the event possiblie. 🎟️ Ticket Required: $85. Grab yours during registration! bit.ly/CLAW26 #WellnessWednesday #CLAWStaff #CLAW26 #C26
January 8, 2026 at 12:45 AM
🍽️ Arriving early? Start the weekend right at the Staff Dinner. It's a buffet-style feast to fuel up before the chaos begins, and you can meet the ones who make the event possiblie. 🎟️ Ticket Required: $85. Grab yours during registration! bit.ly/CLAW26 #WellnessWednesday #CLAWStaff #CLAW26 #C26
🔍 Hidden Gems. What is a topic you feel is RARELY taught at events, but really needs to be? What are we missing? #TeachingThursday #NicheSkills #EducationGap #CLAW26 #CLAW #C26
January 6, 2026 at 11:45 PM
🔍 Hidden Gems. What is a topic you feel is RARELY taught at events, but really needs to be? What are we missing? #TeachingThursday #NicheSkills #EducationGap #CLAW26 #CLAW #C26
Steel meets skin. ⛓️
Chain Male is bringing handcrafted Jewelry and fetish wear to CLAW.
Add some weight and shine to your kit.
#CLAW26 #CLAW #C26 #MarketMonday 🔗 See the full lineup: bit.ly/C26Vendors
Chain Male is bringing handcrafted Jewelry and fetish wear to CLAW.
Add some weight and shine to your kit.
#CLAW26 #CLAW #C26 #MarketMonday 🔗 See the full lineup: bit.ly/C26Vendors
January 5, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Steel meets skin. ⛓️
Chain Male is bringing handcrafted Jewelry and fetish wear to CLAW.
Add some weight and shine to your kit.
#CLAW26 #CLAW #C26 #MarketMonday 🔗 See the full lineup: bit.ly/C26Vendors
Chain Male is bringing handcrafted Jewelry and fetish wear to CLAW.
Add some weight and shine to your kit.
#CLAW26 #CLAW #C26 #MarketMonday 🔗 See the full lineup: bit.ly/C26Vendors
🍜 The Food Court of Dreams. North Market is a 145-year-old public market just North of the Hyatt in Short North. From Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams to Vietnamese pho, it’s the tastiest safe haven in town. 📍 59 Spruce St #SanctuarySunday #NorthMarket #Foodie #C26 #CLAW #CLAW26 bit.ly/CLAWFood
January 4, 2026 at 9:45 PM
🍜 The Food Court of Dreams. North Market is a 145-year-old public market just North of the Hyatt in Short North. From Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams to Vietnamese pho, it’s the tastiest safe haven in town. 📍 59 Spruce St #SanctuarySunday #NorthMarket #Foodie #C26 #CLAW #CLAW26 bit.ly/CLAWFood
🛑 Hexagons and high drama. Join us Friday afternoon for Kinky Blockbusters! Sit back and watch as contestants navigate the board in this titillating twist on the 80s classic. Hosted by Boy Paul! 4 PM. #SafeWordSaturday #GameShow #BoyPaul #CLAW26 #C26 #CLAW 🔗 bit.ly/CLAW26
January 3, 2026 at 11:45 PM
🛑 Hexagons and high drama. Join us Friday afternoon for Kinky Blockbusters! Sit back and watch as contestants navigate the board in this titillating twist on the 80s classic. Hosted by Boy Paul! 4 PM. #SafeWordSaturday #GameShow #BoyPaul #CLAW26 #C26 #CLAW 🔗 bit.ly/CLAW26
🍎 Educator Applications Now Open! Join us before the classes start at the Meet The Educators to chat with this years presenters. Grab a drink and expand your horizons! 🗓️ Thursday, April 2 | 7:30 PM #FriendlyFriday #LeatherEducation #CLAW26 #CLAW #C26 clawinfo.org/columbus/ski...
January 2, 2026 at 11:45 PM
🍎 Educator Applications Now Open! Join us before the classes start at the Meet The Educators to chat with this years presenters. Grab a drink and expand your horizons! 🗓️ Thursday, April 2 | 7:30 PM #FriendlyFriday #LeatherEducation #CLAW26 #CLAW #C26 clawinfo.org/columbus/ski...
🏁 "I will leave it to the viewer to interpret the colors and symbols." When Tony DeBlase unveiled the Leather Pride Flag at IML in 1989, He didn't think this "First Draft" would be what symbolized leather pride.#TraditionThursday #CLAW #CLAW26 #C26🔗https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather_pride_flag
January 2, 2026 at 12:08 AM
🏁 "I will leave it to the viewer to interpret the colors and symbols." When Tony DeBlase unveiled the Leather Pride Flag at IML in 1989, He didn't think this "First Draft" would be what symbolized leather pride.#TraditionThursday #CLAW #CLAW26 #C26🔗https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather_pride_flag
🩸 Know your status. Central Outreach is offering wellness screenings and treatment for HIV/STI, and PrEP for residents of OH, PA, & WV. Take care of your body so you can play hard. www.centraloutreach.com #WellnessWednesday #SexualHealth #KnowYourStatus #C26 #CLAW #CLAW26
December 31, 2025 at 11:45 PM
🩸 Know your status. Central Outreach is offering wellness screenings and treatment for HIV/STI, and PrEP for residents of OH, PA, & WV. Take care of your body so you can play hard. www.centraloutreach.com #WellnessWednesday #SexualHealth #KnowYourStatus #C26 #CLAW #CLAW26
🙋 Who is the best teacher you know? Maybe they haven't thought about applying yet. Tag a friend who has taught you something amazing and tell them: "You should teach at CLAW!" Let's build the best lineup ever. Applications Open early-mid Jan: bit.ly/CLAW26 #TeachingTuesday #CLAW #C26 #CLAW26
December 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
🙋 Who is the best teacher you know? Maybe they haven't thought about applying yet. Tag a friend who has taught you something amazing and tell them: "You should teach at CLAW!" Let's build the best lineup ever. Applications Open early-mid Jan: bit.ly/CLAW26 #TeachingTuesday #CLAW #C26 #CLAW26
🔐 Lock it up. KINK3D uses advanced 3D-printing tech to create the best chastity devices. Perfect fit, obsessive design, and lightweight durability.🔗 See the full lineup: bit.ly/C26Vendors #MarketMonday #Chastity #Kink3d #CLAW #C26 #CLAW26
December 29, 2025 at 11:45 PM
🔐 Lock it up. KINK3D uses advanced 3D-printing tech to create the best chastity devices. Perfect fit, obsessive design, and lightweight durability.🔗 See the full lineup: bit.ly/C26Vendors #MarketMonday #Chastity #Kink3d #CLAW #C26 #CLAW26
🎨 Just one block north of the Hyatt is Short North, One of the most LGBTQA+ friendly neighborhoods in the US. With galleries, murals, and queer-owned businesses, it’s a safe and vibrant place to wander during the day. #SanctuarySunday #CLAW26 #C26 #CLAW Read More: shortnorth.org/communitywel...
December 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
🎨 Just one block north of the Hyatt is Short North, One of the most LGBTQA+ friendly neighborhoods in the US. With galleries, murals, and queer-owned businesses, it’s a safe and vibrant place to wander during the day. #SanctuarySunday #CLAW26 #C26 #CLAW Read More: shortnorth.org/communitywel...
🏨 We will have the keys. Thursday night is the Hotel Takeover Party. The vanilla guests will be gone, the lobby ours, and a vibe of pure leather. CLAW will officially begin. 10 PM. Register Now! bit.ly/CLAW26 #SafeWordSaturday #HotelTakeover #CLAW26 #CLAW #C26
December 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
🏨 We will have the keys. Thursday night is the Hotel Takeover Party. The vanilla guests will be gone, the lobby ours, and a vibe of pure leather. CLAW will officially begin. 10 PM. Register Now! bit.ly/CLAW26 #SafeWordSaturday #HotelTakeover #CLAW26 #CLAW #C26
⏱️ 4 rooms. 60 minutes. Endless matches. Our Thursday Speed Dating includes: BDSM, Assplay, Spanking, and Uniforms. Find your play partner for the weekend right out of the gate! 🗓️ Starts Thursday, April 2 | 5:00 PM Register Onlline @ bit.ly/CLAW26 #FriendlyFriday #SpeedDating #CLAW #CLAW26 #C26
December 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
⏱️ 4 rooms. 60 minutes. Endless matches. Our Thursday Speed Dating includes: BDSM, Assplay, Spanking, and Uniforms. Find your play partner for the weekend right out of the gate! 🗓️ Starts Thursday, April 2 | 5:00 PM Register Onlline @ bit.ly/CLAW26 #FriendlyFriday #SpeedDating #CLAW #CLAW26 #C26
👑 Meet one of the pioneers of the leather community. Chuck Renslow opened The Gold Coast (the first true leather bar) in 1958 and later founded International Mr. Leather. He built the world we play in today. See His Legacy🔗 www.chuckrenslow.com #TraditionThursday #IML #C26 #CLAW26 #CLAW
December 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
👑 Meet one of the pioneers of the leather community. Chuck Renslow opened The Gold Coast (the first true leather bar) in 1958 and later founded International Mr. Leather. He built the world we play in today. See His Legacy🔗 www.chuckrenslow.com #TraditionThursday #IML #C26 #CLAW26 #CLAW
🛑 Sobriety is sexy. CLAW supports recovery from substance and behavioral addictions. Join our Recovery Meetings during the weekend to find support and community. You don't have to do this alone. See the Full Schedule: bit.ly/C26Sched #WellnessWednesday #Recovery #SoberLeather
December 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
🛑 Sobriety is sexy. CLAW supports recovery from substance and behavioral addictions. Join our Recovery Meetings during the weekend to find support and community. You don't have to do this alone. See the Full Schedule: bit.ly/C26Sched #WellnessWednesday #Recovery #SoberLeather