First Friday With a Kink at Alwun House in Phoenix was good, sexy fun

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Alwun House was bustling with activity during First Friday on Oct. 4. Inside the downtown arts hub, all ages were welcome to enjoy horror-themed art in an exhibit titled "Monsters Menagerie."

Next door to the building, in the Art Park, things were a little spicier. The adults-only First Friday With a Kink event lured visitors in with shibari demonstrations, vendors, food and drink (including penis-, breast- and vagina-shaped waffles), and music by a DJ.

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Visitors check out the "Monsters Menagerie" art exhibit inside Alwun House.

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Edward F. Kennefick was one of three artists whose "Monsters Menagerie" submission won a Critics Choice Award.

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Southwest Love Fest had a booth at First Friday With a Kink.

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The art ranged from spooky to grisly.

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Spinning tunes in the art park.

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A Cerberus costume at "Monsters Menagerie."

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Shibari demonstrations were one of the most popular aspects of the evening.

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All ages were welcome at the art exhibit inside the house.

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Modeling some fetish wear.

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There was lots to do and see at First Friday With a Kink.

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The art of "Monsters Menagerie" included sculpture, photography, painting and more.

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Visitors dressed to impress.

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Checking out the goods.

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The event was good, kinky fun.

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