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SUMMARY:BR Gateway - October 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-october-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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SUMMARY:Dungeon 101
DESCRIPTION:Dungeon 101 serves as an introduction into public BDSM play. If you have never attended a public BDSM play event\, it can be a bit daunting. The Dungeon 101 class is specifically designed to make you feel comfortable at your first public BDSM dungeon event. Attendees and presenters come from a diverse cross section of the community\, all orientations\, genders and kinks are welcome. You are welcome to come alone\, bring a friend or bring a bunch of friends. \nFrom 7:30 until 8:00 PM will be social time. Starting at 8:00 PM\, there will be a talk on scene etiquette and an opportunity to learn about the dungeon itself. Directly following will be a “Exploratorium” event until 11:00 PM where you can try and/or experience many different kinds of play scenes. The idea is for it to be a fun evening for everyone! \nNo advance tickets are available for this event –  please plan to arrive early and pay at the door. \n  \n$10 with Gateway card\,\n$25 members with membership card\,\n$35 all others \nMore experienced folk come on out after 11:00 PM for Open Play. We ask that everyone except presenters keep their toy bags put away until Open Play starts to avoid confusion. No scenes or play permitted during the Exploratorium. \n  \nThis is an outreach event\, you do not need to be a BR or Crucible member to attend. \nIn order to foster a learning environment\, there is no sex allowed at Dungeon 101\, and no alcohol is sold. This applies all night\, even during open play after the Exploratorium has concluded. \nYou must be at least 18 years of age. Government-issued photo ID required for entry.
URL:https://br.org/event/dungeon-101/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dungeon 101,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T200000
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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-fy26/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T213000
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SUMMARY:Knife to Meet You: Knife Play 101 with Lettera
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nDo you get a little turned on when you see a knife in your partner’s hand in the kitchen? Are you a sensation slut but want to raise the stakes? Are you looking for new ways to deepen your D/s dynamic? For these reasons and many more\, you may be interested in exploring knife play for the first time! This class will explore the different ways knives can be incorporated into your kink play\, different types of knives and their parts\, knife handling\, and how to negotiate a knife play scene. Due to the nature of knife play being a high risk form of edge play\, a large portion of this class will be focused on the risks associated with knife\, play\, and ways to mitigate some of these risks to make your play as safe and fun as possible! \nPresenter Bio\nLettera\, (they/she) has been in the scene for about 5 years now\, following a post-pandemic renaissance where they vowed to go to as many classes and events in the community as time and money allowed. A self-ascribed Fairy Kink Mother and Chaos Switch\, they have been demo-topping knives and impact\, and teaching for the last year. Their background in theatre\, organizing\, and psychology informs both their play and their teachings. \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/knife-to-meet-you-knife-play-101-with-lettera/
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:20251014T183000
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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-fy26/2025-10-14/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T213000
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SUMMARY:Fear Play Formulas: Psychosocial Approach to Trust & Terror with CarmenMonoxide
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nInducing and experiencing fear happens differently depending on the level of intimacy between players– this class covers varied approaches for introducing fear into your play with the different people in your life. \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. \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/fear-play-formulas-psychosocial-approach-to-trust-terror-with-carmenmonoxide/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000
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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-fy26/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T213000
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SUMMARY:Kink While BIPOC Panel Discussion Facilitated by Mo
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nJoin us for a candid and affirming conversation centering the experiences of BIPOC individuals within the kink community. This panel brings together a diverse group of Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color to share personal stories\, reflections\, and insights on navigating kink as part of their full\, complex identities. \nFrom finding belonging and joy in kink spaces to navigating cultural expectations and building affirming connections\, panelists will explore how race\, heritage\, and kink intersect in unique and powerful ways. Whether you’re curious\, questioning\, or fully immersed\, this conversation offers space to learn\, connect\, and celebrate the richness of BIPOC presence in kink. \nNavigating Identity and Cultural Expectations\nPanelists may explore how their cultural or familial backgrounds shape their relationship to kink\, sexuality\, and bodily autonomy. This includes navigating shame\, secrecy\, or silence in communities where open conversations about desire may be rare—and how individuals have found ways to reclaim and redefine pleasure on their own terms. \nRepresentation and Community Building\nThe conversation may highlight the importance of representation in kink spaces—seeing other BIPOC individuals in roles of dominance\, submission\, leadership\, or creative expression—and the power of finding or creating community that reflects your lived experience. Panelists might share how they’ve cultivated spaces of affirmation\, safety\, and mutual understanding\, both online and in person. \nJoy\, Play\, and Liberation\nBeyond challenges\, the panel will make space for joy—discussing the freedom\, creativity\, and healing that kink can offer. Expect reflections on how kink can be a source of empowerment\, a way to explore identity in expansive ways\, and a practice of pleasure and play rooted in self-determination. \nConsent\, Boundaries\, and Racial Dynamics\nPanelists may also share how they navigate consent and communication in scenes that involve mixed racial dynamics—the setting of clear boundaries\, or addressing moments of discomfort or harm. This includes discussions of how to uphold agency and safety while exploring complex power exchanges. \nAdvice for BIPOC Newcomers\nTo close\, the panel might offer insight or encouragement for BIPOC individuals new to the kink scene—naming practical ways to find community\, avoid tokenization\, and engage in kink practices that feel affirming\, safe\, and exciting. Whether through mentorship\, events\, or personal exploration\, the message will be clear: you belong. \nFacilitator Bio\nMo or @MoProblems (any/all) is a queer genderfluid kinkster entering a second year in the local DC scene. Mo has been exploring what it means to exist on both sides of the slash. A frequent student of Black Rose\, Mo is a new presenter with a decade of experience as a trainer and coach\, and nearly 20 years of experience with both sides of a blowjob. \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-while-bipoc-panel-discussion-facilitated-by-mo/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T183000
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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-fy26/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T213000
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CREATED:20250910T000509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T000509Z
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SUMMARY:A Starting Point: Needle Play 101 with Willow
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nThis class will get you started with sharps safety and clean technique for the use of needles in surface piercing play. Willow will cover many practical questions like “how do you hold a needle” or where to get supplies and will also introduce the mental and emotional elements on both sides of this versatile arena of play. Live demonstration will feature step by step narration and will include elements of both decorative and sadistic play. \nPresenter Bio\nWillow is a queer sadomasochistic switch who will never tire of rope\, sharps\, or pressure points. Equally happy with a goofy\, laugh-out-loud or nail-bitingly intense scene\, kink is a core part of who he is and what he does. He has a flair for getting others hooked with his approachable\, engaging\, and always entertaining teaching style. Willow shares his infectious excitement through a wide variety of hands-on classes\, and has garnered an international following via online education during the pandemic\, which you can see alongside his other shenanigans on Patreon and Fetlife: https://linktr.ee/TheWillowShow \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/a-starting-point-needle-play-101-with-willow-2/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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