Black Rose

Rage, Anger Based Scenes and Ordeals: Working with Rage and Anger with MonsingorX
2026-09-15 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
This class will discuss a variety of ways to play with rage to a positive result with a touch on spiritual elements, and various pitfalls and concerns. The class will include examples of multiple ordeals, risks and various methods for dealing with anger in scene.
Presenter Bio
MonsignorX has been involved in BDSM for over 20 years primarily, but not exclusively, in submissive roles. He tends to be very philosophical in nature and teaches as much to learn from those who attend as to lecture. Over the years, he has taught a number of male submissive oriented classes such as: THE GENTLEMAN SURRENDERS TO THE LADY, Spiritual Archetypes for Submissive Men, and Rage, Strength and Spirituality. He believes strongly that submission is a form of power and in all sides of a relationship having boundaries and power.

To minimize disruption, there will be no admittance after 8:30.
This is not a play party. Do not attempt to engage in scenes or solicit others for play, except for labbing as part of a workshop-style class.
Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.
All ticket sales are at the door.
Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Black Rose Munch
2026-09-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-29 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-11-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-11-10 18:30 - 20:00 and 10 more dates
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.

I Want To, But I Can’t with Meredith
2026-09-22 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
It’s easy to get frustrated when our desires don’t align with our physical or mental capacity. Submissives may long to endure more pain or provide specific acts of service, dominants may want to top at a certain intensity level or engage in specific forms of control – but chronic illness, pain, disability, fatigue, neurodivergence, trauma responses, and mental health challenges can get in the way. We’ll explore the grief, shame, and vulnerability that arises when this happens, and discuss practical adaptations, communication strategies, and creative renegotiation. Attendees will examine internalized ableism and self-induced pressure to “perform,” and leave with tools to honor ourselves and our partners exactly as we are.
Presenter Bio
Meredith has been doing kinky stuff for over 20 years. She identifies as queer, a masochist, an s-type, Leather, and an educator. She has been on staff for Black Rose since 2015 and is currently the director of the BR Gateway program.

To minimize disruption, there will be no admittance after 8:30.
This is not a play party. Do not attempt to engage in scenes or solicit others for play, except for labbing as part of a workshop-style class.
Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.
All ticket sales are at the door.
Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

BR Gateway - October 2026
2026-10-01 19:45 - 21:30
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.
We 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:

Thinking about attending Black Rose Gateway (overview of the program)
Gateway Attendee FAQ

BR 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.
Gateway is in person at The Crucible.

BR Gateway entry is only available for purchase at the door; Dungeon 101 tickets are the same. You cannot purchase D101 entry at BR Gateway.
ASL Interpreters are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks notice.
Email gateway@br.org for more information about this program, or info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its other events.

Dungeon 101
2026-10-02 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-11-06 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-12-04 19:30 - 23:59, 2027-01-01 19:30 - 23:59
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.
From 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!
No advance tickets are available for this event – please plan to arrive early and pay at the door.

$10 with Gateway card,
$25 members with membership card,
$35 all others
More 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.

This is an outreach event, you do not need to be a BR or Crucible member to attend.
In 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.
You must be at least 18 years of age. Government-issued photo ID required for entry.

Feed Your Senses: Exploring Food Play in Kink & Content with Temptress Mango
2026-10-06 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
“Are you hungry to explore the erotic possibilities of food play? Temptress Mango is serving up a feast for your imagination—and your appetite.
In Feed Your Senses: Exploring Food Play in Kink & Content, Temptress Mango blends hands-on education with live demonstration to showcase how food can become a tool for pleasure, creativity, and connection. Attendees will learn practical techniques for incorporating food safely and effectively into both personal play and on-camera performances, including setup tips, cleanup strategies, and ways to engage multiple senses through texture, temperature, and taste.
From decadent desserts and sticky sweet scenes to power dynamics that blur indulgence and control, this workshop explores food play as both an erotic art form and a medium for expression. Temptress Mango will discuss consent and boundaries, hygiene and preparation, and the psychological elements that make feeding, restraint, and sensory teasing so powerfully intimate.
Whether you’re a Dominant, submissive, performer, or simply curious about mixing flavor with fantasy, you’ll leave inspired—and equipped—to bring more taste, texture, and temptation into your play.”
Presenter Bio
Temptress Mango is a sensual BDSM educator, Pro Financial Dominatrix, and creative visionary whose work bridges the worlds of art, healing, and kink. With a background in art education and art therapy, she brings a deep understanding of creative process, emotional expression, and embodied transformation into her teaching and performances. As a former art educator and current graduate student in art therapy, Mango blends psychological insight with aesthetic mastery, transforming her workshops into immersive experiences that nourish both the senses and the psyche.

To minimize disruption, there will be no admittance after 8:30.
This is not a play party. Do not attempt to engage in scenes or solicit others for play, except for labbing as part of a workshop-style class.
Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.
All ticket sales are at the door.
Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Owning Your Power: Femme Sadism with Bluejai
2026-10-13 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
Claim your appetite for intensity—without apology. Owning Your Power: Femme Sadism is an affirming, skills-forward workshop for anyone who identifies as female, femme, or feminine who’s curious about—or already practicing—sadism in consensual kink. We’ll unpack the baggage around the word “sadist,” map the difference between dominance and sadism, and explore what femme power looks like in the scene, especially when your partner is physically larger or stronger. Expect practical tools for negotiation, scene design, risk navigation, and aftercare—plus confidence-building frameworks to name and own what you want.
Notes

Inclusive of trans women, nonbinary femmes, and all bodies.
Content will discuss pain, power exchange, and restraint in a consent-centered way.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this class, participants will be able to:

Define sadism in a kink context and articulate how it differs from dominance and from “femdom” as an aesthetic/genre.
Identify and challenge social conditioning that makes many femme tops reluctant to claim “sadist.”
Negotiate clearly for enthusiastic, informed consent (RACK/SSC), including limits, risk tradeoffs, and aftercare needs.
Design and control scenes with partners who are physically larger/stronger, using leverage, positioning, pacing, communication, and environmental controls.
Apply trauma-aware, identity-inclusive practices to cultivate safety, respect, and resilience.
Build a personal code of ethical sadism and a roadmap for ongoing skill development.

Who This Class Is For:

Anyone who identifies as female, femme, or feminine—from curious beginners to seasoned tops looking to refine their craft.
All those in support of femme sadists are welcome.

Presenter Bio
Bluejai, aka “The Original” Jen, has been kicking around the public scene since 1998, when she unknowingly stumbled into her first play party while attending a non-kink convention in Atlanta. Over her long tenure in the public scene, she has been an active volunteer with Black Rose, The Crucible, BBN, CLUE, and Camp Crucible.
While she has since hung up her volunteer badge, Bluejai still loves teaching on a variety of kink topics. When she is not doing the kinky stuff, she can usually be found in her garage working on any number of furniture refinishing projects, stalking thrift shops for vintage finds, or hanging out with her husband, Shutterdoll, and their four furry overlords.

To minimize disruption, there will be no admittance after 8:30.
This is not a play party. Do not attempt to engage in scenes or solicit others for play, except for labbing as part of a workshop-style class.
Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.
All ticket sales are at the door.
Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Consensual Brutality with Sasquatch
2026-10-20 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
Consensual brutality is an intensely personal type of impact play. Like rough body play, it includes punching and kicking, and frequently adds biting, spitting, stomping, body manipulation, and other forms of extreme physical engagement. Consensual brutality requires its practitioners to conduct advanced negotiations, and to be aware of potential mental and emotional effects that come along with such intense play.
This class will include a lecture and a demonstration.
SAFETY NOTE: For everyone’s safety, no one will be admitted to class more than 30 minutes after it begins.
Presenter Bio
Sasquatch/Sas (he/him) has been an active member and volunteer in the DC public kink scene since the start of the millenia. He is a queer polyamorist with invisible disabilities, living on unceded Nacotchtank lands. He is a heavy switch with a slant towards unconventional implements like swords and crowbars. He is immensely proud of his co-presenter and Property. Sas is an Emeritus Board Member of Black Rose, and he presents, demos, and volunteers as often as feasible. Outside of the kink community, he is frequently found still volunteering and proving that you’re never too old to be a gamer nerd.
Meredith has been doing kinky stuff for over 20 years. She identifies as queer, a masochist, an s-type, Leather, and an educator. She has been on staff for Black Rose since 2015 and is currently the director of the BR Gateway program.

To minimize disruption, there will be no admittance after 8:30.
This is not a play party. Do not attempt to engage in scenes or solicit others for play, except for labbing as part of a workshop-style class.
Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.
All ticket sales are at the door.
Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

BR Gateway - November 2026
2026-11-05 19:45 - 21:30

BR Gateway - December 2026
2026-12-03 19:45 - 21:30
