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SUMMARY:Black Rose Munch
DESCRIPTION:Join us before Tuesday Education for our BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) Munch! Bring a brown bag from home or your favorite takeout to the Crucible and get to know people before class. Come enjoy food\, fun discussions\, and meet like-minded folks.
URL:https://br.org/event/black-rose-munch-fy26/2025-09-02/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T213000
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SUMMARY:Community Outreach: How to Make Friends and Influence Kinksters with CarmenMonoxide
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nWe want to leave people feeling hot and bothered\, not just…bothered. Every community has its own unspoken rules and etiquette\, and kink is no exception. This course covers asking people to play\, accepting and declining play invitations\, and how to forge new friendships and relationships. We’ll also cover some tricky situations as well as basic and advanced Dos and Don’ts for both in person and online interactions. This course can help both newbies and seasoned kinksters better navigate their way in the world of BDSM. \nPresenter Bio\nA former teacher with a lifelong passion for the bizarre and filthy\, Carmen Monoxide (she/they) also works as a kink professional\, event organizer\, sex educator\, and relationship coach. She has presented for small\, medium\, and large events across North America. She founded Femme Fatale\, a kink event company\, and throws monthly parties in the Washington\, DC area. She sometimes takes her clothes off and performs onstage and on camera\, and is passionate about helping people overcome fear and shame in order to have authentic\, fulfilling\, sexy experiences. \nThis is a community outreach event and attendance is free of charge to current members and folks newer to Black Rose.\n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/community-outreach-how-to-make-friends-and-influence-kinksters-with-carmenmonoxide/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T194500
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SUMMARY:BR Gateway - September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Black Rose (BR) Gateway is a great way to get a lot of information about the local kink community before you commit any unintentional faux pax because everyone (except you) knew about the community and social expectations. \nWe cover topics ranging from from Consent to Privacy\, Negotiations to Aftercare\, and ensure that everyone is aware of our aggressive stand against certain types of behaviors. You can learn more about what you can expect from BR Gateway by reading: \n\n\n\n\n\nThinking about attending Black Rose Gateway (overview of the program)\nGateway Attendee FAQ\n\n\n\n\n\nBR Gateway and Dungeon 101 work together like a lecture/lab combination class; you can get a lot from attending either one\, but you can get a lot more by attending both. \nGateway is in person at The Crucible.  \n\nBR Gateway entry is only available for purchase at the door; Dungeon 101 tickets are the same. You cannot purchase D101 entry at BR Gateway. \nASL Interpreters are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks notice. \nEmail gateway@br.org for more information about this program\, or info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its other events.
URL:https://br.org/event/br-gateway-sept-2025/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Gateway
ORGANIZER;CN="Gateway Team":MAILTO:gateway@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T021753
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SUMMARY:Black Rose Munch
DESCRIPTION:Join us before Tuesday Education for our BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) Munch! Bring a brown bag from home or your favorite takeout to the Crucible and get to know people before class. Come enjoy food\, fun discussions\, and meet like-minded folks.
URL:https://br.org/event/black-rose-munch-fy26/2025-09-09/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T213000
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SUMMARY:Brats Versus Cunts with ChaoticElle
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nBrattiness can add a spark of playful resistance to BDSM dynamics\, but where’s the line between being a fun brat and crossing into unpleasant or disrespectful behavior? This class dives into the art of consensual brattiness\, exploring how to communicate boundaries\, maintain respect\, and avoid disruptive actions that undermine trust. We’ll also tackle the stigma surrounding brats\, celebrating their unique role in kink dynamics and how they can enhance connection and creativity in play. Whether you’re a brat\, a brat-tamer\, or just curious about incorporating this dynamic\, this session will help you embrace the fun while fostering respect and consent. \nPresenter Bio\nChaotic Elle (she/they) is the founder of The SexEd We Missed\, where they offer inclusive pleasure-focused sex education through 1:1 coaching\, workshops\, and community learning spaces. Elle holds a Master’s degree in Sexual Health and brings years of experience teaching both vanilla and kink-focused content. They’ve led sessions at kink camps\, consulted with sexual health nonprofits across the globe\, and trained medical professionals on how to have better conversations about sex. Their teaching blends evidence-based info\, empowerment\, care\, and a commitment to unlearning shame—whether they’re talking about pain\, power\, pleasure\, or the messy in-between. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/brats-versus-cunts-with-chaoticelle/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T200000
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SUMMARY:Black Rose Munch
DESCRIPTION:Join us before Tuesday Education for our BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) Munch! Bring a brown bag from home or your favorite takeout to the Crucible and get to know people before class. Come enjoy food\, fun discussions\, and meet like-minded folks.
URL:https://br.org/event/black-rose-munch-fy26/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Lube for Squeaky Hinges: Advice for Polyam Relationships with Bitesize_Aira
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nThe biggest factor in the success or failure of polyamorous relationships is often the thing that bears the most weight: the person in the middle. Being a good hinge takes patience\, planning\, and an ability to craft and maintain strong boundaries in a way that often isn’t discussed in explicit terms in the polyam community\, never mind taught in vanilla society. Fortunately\, good hinging is something that can be taught\, and that anyone can learn. Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced hand\, come and find out how you can be the strongest fulcrum possible in your polyamorous relationships! \nPresenter Bio\nBitesize_Aria (she/her) has been polyamorous and kinky for more than 25 years. In that time she learned from her own and others mistakes and successes. She can claim the lived in experience of having had good and dysfunctional hinging and metamore relationships and hopes to share her hard won knowledge. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/lube-for-squeaky-hinges-advice-for-polyam-relationships-with-bitesize_aira/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T200000
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SUMMARY:Black Rose Munch
DESCRIPTION:Join us before Tuesday Education for our BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) Munch! Bring a brown bag from home or your favorite takeout to the Crucible and get to know people before class. Come enjoy food\, fun discussions\, and meet like-minded folks.
URL:https://br.org/event/black-rose-munch-fy26/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T213000
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SUMMARY:Fire Play 101 - Fire Fundamentals with Caramel_Sutra
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nFire Play can take many forms and shapes\, but it all starts with the fundamentals. This class is intended as an introduction to fire play to learn the basic practical skills necessary to incorporate fire play in a risk-aware manner and navigate fire-based hazards. Various styles and application techniques will be shown to give a glimpse into the wide range of possibilities of fire play. \nThis class will have live lit flames during the fire theory and demonstration of basic fire techniques portions of the class. \nPlease come and join me as we take a look at fire play from the kindling up and we’ll discuss the following topics: \n\nWhat is Fire Play?\nHow does Fire Work? Fire Theory and More\nFire Safety and First Aid Essentials\nNegotiating for Fire Play for Tops and Bottoms\nDetermining A Fire Play Space\nFire Kit Essentials\nTips and Advice for Fire Bottoming\nBasic Fire Techniques and Positions\n\nPresenter Bio\nCaramel_Sutra (He/Him) is a queer POC extrovert currently based in the DMV area. He takes inspiration from music and science with a heavy splash of sadism to create exciting and fun scenes. It’s been almost two decades since he found his home in the kink\, alt lifestyle\, and queer communities\, and is showing no signs of slowing down. He finds joy in bringing people together and creating spaces through community organizing. Outside of the kink community\, you can find him playing bass guitar\, practicing acroyoga and circus arts\, and lifting weights around to appease his inner himbo. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/fire-play-101-fire-fundamentals-with-caramel_sutra-2/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T200000
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SUMMARY:Black Rose Munch
DESCRIPTION:Join us before Tuesday Education for our BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) Munch! Bring a brown bag from home or your favorite takeout to the Crucible and get to know people before class. Come enjoy food\, fun discussions\, and meet like-minded folks.
URL:https://br.org/event/black-rose-munch-fy26/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T213000
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CREATED:20250729T005803Z
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SUMMARY:Kink and the LGBTQ+ Community: History and Active Allyship with Nijntje
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nLearn about the rich history of the LGBTQ+ community and its overlap with the kink community\, discuss the importance of queer inclusion\, and learn practical ways to amp up your LGBTQ+ allyship both in the community as a whole and with play partners. This class will benefit LGBTQ+ people and cisgender/heterosexual people alike. In this welcoming and open environment\, we will foster a discussion that allows you to ask questions you may not be able to ask your queer friends. Come learn and grow with us! \nStructure: \n\nBrief LGBTQ+ 102 (beyond the acronym: what is gender and sexual diversity? why are queer people more likely to engage with kink and polyamory)\nAn abridged history of the LGBTQ+ community and kink\nWho cares? Why should we be active allies? Why is queer inclusion vital to preserving kink spaces?\nHow do you work toward being a better ally in both the general community and with people you would like to/do play with?\nBonus: queer theory in kink (queering your play- gender experimentation through kink\, dehumanization\, and power exchange as coping skills and self-expression)\nQ&A: This is the space to ask difficult questions as long as they are asked in good faith (without the goal of an argument).\n\nExpected outcomes:\nParticipants will foster a better understanding of the LGBTQ+ community. Participants will be able to participate in the preservation of kink history through verbal storytelling. Participants will learn about the importance of and practical ways to improve and practice queer allyship. Bonus: participants can learn about examples of how to incorporate queer theory into kink play. Participants will be able to foster an open discussion with questions about the LGBTQ+ community and kink. \nSupplies needed: Note-taking supplies if desired \nTotal time: 1 hour to 90 minutes \nSkill level required:\nA desire to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community\, a goal of fostering a positive and healthy learning environment\, and care for fellow community members.” \nPresenter Bio\nNijntje (“nine-cha”) they/them\, is a local queer advocate and active member of the DMV kink community. At their day job\, Nijntje runs an LGBTQ+ community center where they advocate for queer people\, facilitate support groups\, and provide community education through LGBTQ+ 101 classes. Nijntje’s educational background is in social work with a minor in the study of women and gender\, with a special focus on queer theory. After hours\, they can be found at the local kink clubs\, usually tying or being tied in dynamic rope scenes\, being kicked around by their Daddy\, and generally slutting it up. Nijntje has been serving on the @qinkdc organizer board since January 2025\, and is passionate about queer and kinky liberation. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/kink-and-the-lgbtq-community-history-and-active-allyship-with-nijntje/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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