Black Rose

Black Rose Munch
2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-03-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-03-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-03-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
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.

Sensation Play 101 with Monique
2026-01-13 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
Delve into the world of sensation as an independent scene or an extension of a more involved scene. Learn techniques, strategies, and ideas to enrich your current experiences with different sensations. We’ll also touch on pervertibles and different methods of using tools you may already own to deepen and enrich your kinky explorations.
Purpose: To introduce sensation & sensory play both as independent scenes and as enhancements to more complex scenes.
Structure: Mostly lecture but there will be plenty of opportunity for engagement throughout.
Expected Outcomes: For people to think more deeply and broadly about the breadth of their scenes and expand their repertoire for more enriched scenes and experiences.
Supplies Attendees need to bring: N/A
Skill Level: Beginner+
Presenter Bio
Monique is a submissive, masochistic, ethical non-monogamist. She’s been involved in the local kink scene since 2015. She’s generally a bottom, but has been sighted topping at special events. You can also find her regularly greeting or running the Sensation Station demos D101 or teaching at Gateway.
She’s also a little who drinks lots of coffee. So if you see her running in circles, it’s fine. She’s a fan of coloring, cuddling, flogging, and punching.

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

CANCELED: Black Rose Munch
2026-01-27 18:30 - 20:00

CANCELED: The Architecture of Aftercare with ChaoticElle
2026-01-27 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Due to inclement weather, this class has been rescheduled for May 19.
Class Description
Aftercare is a deliberate and collaborative process that begins before the scene and extends long after it ends. In this class, we will explore physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions of care across roles, bodies, and dynamics. Whether you’re topping, bottoming, switching, or playing solo, you’ll leave with concrete strategies for planning and negotiating meaningful aftercare. We’ll also address time-delayed needs, communication challenges, and making care plans specific to you and your scene.
Presenter Bio
Chaotic 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.

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

CANCELED: Blow Jobs 101 with MoProblems
2026-02-03 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

This class has been canceled due to a conflict with the presenter. A new date will be scheduled as soon as possible.
Class Description
From anniversary presents to strangers in airport bathrooms, Blowjobs are a ubiquitous part of our sexual culture, and frankly can be fun to give and receive, but most of us never get any instruction on how to best suck dick, or what to do with our hands.This class is intended to review the basics of providing or receiving fellatio, and create a space for the sharing of best practices on how to pleasure partners with penises.
We’ll go over the art of giving a blowjob, starting before anything is ever in a mouth to how to know if you’ve finished. As penis are as diverse as those of us who have them, we’ll go over factors that can impact pleasure for both giver and receiver, including basic anatomy of a penis. We’ll also go over communication before during and after a blowjob so you can continue to improve your skills as an oral top or bottom.
No supplies are needed for this class, but feel free to bring your favorite phallus or phallic objects to practice on. This is not a deepthroating class, so no need to break out the bananas or eggplants, though they’re always welcome.
Whether you’re a cocksucker extraordinaire or have just recently been a little curious about penises, this class aims to provide you with something new. All skill levels, experiences, and anatomies are welcome.
Presenter Bio
Mo 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.

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

TENTATIVE: The Architecture of Aftercare with ChaoticElle
2026-02-03 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

This class was originally scheduled for January 27 and postponed due to weather. If inclement weather occurs on February 3, this class will be held in May.
Class Description
Aftercare is a deliberate and collaborative process that begins before the scene and extends long after it ends. In this class, we will explore physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions of care across roles, bodies, and dynamics. Whether you’re topping, bottoming, switching, or playing solo, you’ll leave with concrete strategies for planning and negotiating meaningful aftercare. We’ll also address time-delayed needs, communication challenges, and making care plans specific to you and your scene.
Presenter Bio
Chaotic 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.

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 - February 2026
2026-02-05 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
2026-02-06 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-03-06 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-04-03 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.

Black Rose Education Intensive Series: Intentional Intensity with Leather Rob
2026-02-07 13:00 - 18:00
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Introducing the Black Rose Education Intensives Series
Black Rose Education Intensive Series is a new quarterly program built for deeper dives into kink. These extended sessions pair in-depth instruction with hands-on practice and lab time, creating space for intentional learning and skill development beyond a single evening class.
Schedule
1:00 pm: Doors open
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Whipflix and Chill
3:00 – 3:30 pm: Break
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Bondage and Beatdown
5:00 – 6:00 pm: Labbing
Intensive Class Descriptions
Whipflix and Chill
A workshop on diversifying your whip-throwing style. This will be a hands-on class getting into different types of throwing styles to add dynamics and creativity to your scene, as well as techniques for safety routines that work well for leather or nylon singletails.
Bondage and Beatdown
Your partner is restrained, ropes and leather tight against their skin. Helpless and trapped. So what do you do now? BEAT SOME ASS!! Let’s get together and talk about using bondage and impact together as complementary tools in your scene. We’ll be going over different forms of bondage and how they interact with different styles of impact, while also discussing safety and risks.
Presenter Bio
Leather Rob is a whip maker and whip enthusiast who has been in the DMV kink community since moving there in 2018. Coming from rural North Carolina to an amazing hotspot for debauchery, he found himself being drawn more and more to teaching and education. He enjoys working hands-on with others to improve their skills.

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 $15 for Crucible Members and $20 for non-members.
All ticket sales are at the door.
Interested in teaching for Black Rose?
Please submit your presenter and class information here.
*Please note that all potential presenters are subject to vetting.*
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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

Brats vs. Cunts: Navigating Playful Resistance and Respect in BDSM with ChaoticElle
2026-02-10 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
Brattiness 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.
Presenter Bio
Chaotic 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.

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

The Ins and Outs of Strap-On Sex with Jamie Joy
2026-02-17 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
Grab your harness and get ready to learn the ins and outs of strap-on sex! Whether you are just getting started or have been strapping for years, this space is for you. Topics will include: picking the right harness and toy, communication and dirty talk, positions for giver & receiver, stimulation techniques, toy additions, and more! You will leave feeling prepared and confident to harness the power of your strap. This class is open to all genders, sexualities, and experience levels. Come and play!
Presenter Bio
Jamie Joy (they/them) is a queer trans Jewish certified sex educator and hungry slut for freaky fantasies. Their life and work is committed to spreading joy, consent, and pleasure through community orgynizing. They have been educating on a wide range of topics related to sex and sexuality for the past 10+ years with experience in K-12 schools, health clinics, college campuses, adult sex shops, national conferences, BDSM dungeons, non-profits, community organizations, and more. Jamie Joy loves to stay up late, throw an unforgettable party, and teach people about the wonders of fisting and fire play. They are always excited to connect and collaborate – find them on Instagram @thebadjewboy or their website www.jamiejoy.com

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

Fist Me Baby One More Time: Fisting 101 with Jamie Joy
2026-02-24 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
Are you curious about fisting? Do you love to fist or be fisted? Come join us for an unforgettable learning experience. This space is perfect for fisting newbies as well as folks looking to stretch their game. Get ready to dive deep into the tenants of fisting, hole-istic preparation, techniques, double penetration, aftercare, and more!
There will be a LIVE DEMONSTRATION to guide participants through the art of fisting with a talented demo bottom.
Bring your hands, holes, & red hankies – and get ready for a fistful of fun!
Presenter Bio
Jamie Joy (they/them) is a queer trans Jewish certified sex educator and hungry slut for freaky fantasies. Their life and work is committed to spreading joy, consent, and pleasure through community orgynizing. They have been educating on a wide range of topics related to sex and sexuality for the past 10+ years with experience in K-12 schools, health clinics, college campuses, adult sex shops, national conferences, BDSM dungeons, non-profits, community organizations, and more. Jamie Joy loves to stay up late, throw an unforgettable party, and teach people about the wonders of fisting and fire play. They are always excited to connect and collaborate – find them on Instagram @thebadjewboy or their website www.jamiejoy.com

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

Community Outreach: Whips Whips and More Whips with Leather Rob
2026-03-03 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
Welcome to the wonderful world of whips. From floggers to bullwhips, and quirts to crops. We’re going to go over the wide variety of whips, their history and how to effectively incorporate them into your scenes. As well as discussing their construction and materials and how that relays to the sensations they give.
Presenter Bio
Rob is a whip maker and whip enthusiast who has been in the DMV kink community since moving there in 2018. Coming from rural North Carolina to an amazing hotspot for debauchery, he found himself being drawn more and more to teaching and education. He enjoys working hands-on with others to improve their skills.
This is a community outreach event and attendance is free of charge to current members and folks newer to Black Rose.

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.
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 - March 2026
2026-03-05 19:45 - 21:30

Women’s History Month Special Panel: Spotlighting Dominant Femmes with Noire LeGrande
2026-03-10 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
Join us for an engaging panel featuring experienced Dommes responding to community questions on leadership, power, presence, and femme-led dynamics.
Whether you’re Dominant, submissive, switch-curious, partnered, …navigating kink independently…you are welcome to join the discussion.
Expect humor, honesty, practical insight, and plenty of “aha” moments.
Submit your questions for the panel to: @Noire_LeGrande.
Questions will be thoughtfully categorized, and we will address as many of the most common themes as time allows.
We look forward to seeing you for this lively, thoughtful celebration of Women’s History Month.
Presenter Bio
Noire LeGrande is a seasoned facilitator with over 20 years of experience in the public sector, where she has coached, supported, and evaluated adults in developing their skills as effective educators and leaders. Known for her approachable style and empowering presence, Noire is passionate about helping presenters elevate their voice and deliver sessions that audiences enjoy and remember. A long-time member of the kink community, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work supporting emerging educators in alternative spaces.

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

Suffering as a Service with MartiPaige
2026-03-17 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
Service can be far more than a hot cup of coffee and a shiny pair of boots. Slave Marti will explore the idea of suffering, physically or emotionally, as an act of service. We will discuss headspace, practical approaches to intense experiences, and how to explore what all “counts” as service and what is meaningful service for you and your dynamic.
Purpose of this class is to look at service from a different PoV. No supplies needed. And for any skill level.
Presenter Bio
MartiPaige (she/her) is a queer, sadomasochistic, orange-flagging switch. She is an internationally recognized presenter, focusing on sharps, edge play, and bottom-focused content, as well as organizing events in Philadelphia (Crave, Deep End), Baltimore (Brave), and the DMV (Fornucopia). Outside of her professional roles in MartiParti Events and The Gritty Group, Marti has a deep passion for power exchange, queer expression, and her extremely spicy kitty, Stormy.

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

Hair Raising Fun - Electro Play! with Alixzander and PupKismet
2026-03-24 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
Do you feel a tingle in the air? It’s electric! Electro-play is one of the most versatile styles of kink, but most folks only scratch the surface. This class explores electro play from the technology to the technical, with the goal to expand your electrical horizons. Curious how to use electro-play for sex? Want to make your shocks more painful? Want to make the most out of a cheap TENS unit? Then this highly charged class is for you!

Presenter Bio
Devious & Delightful, Vibrant & Violent. Alixzander is a sadomasochistic switch, with a penchant for the dark, wild, and insane. They enjoy sensory deprivation, putting cocks in their mouth, needles to the head, having fun things put in them, electrocuting boys, and much much more.
An internationally recognized educator, Alixzander is one of the founders of Queer Identifying n Kinky (QINK), Crucible Rendezvous, and The Queer Dude’s Party, which are monthly parties held at The Crucible in Washington, DC. They are the former Education Director of Black Rose, and are currently on staff for Camp Crucible, Cruciblecon, Fornucopia, Femme Fatale Co., and CLAW.

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

Your PhD in Understanding Submissives with Undergroundsea
2026-03-31 20:00 - 21:30
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
Take away models and terminology that will help you understand, negotiate, and (for s-types) explain your brand of submission. Learn about (a) 6 types of masochism, (b) 3 core languages of D/s, (c) 5 need centers of submissives, (d) 9 motivation types of service submissives, and (e) 2 distinct types of humiliation play. This class brings together highlights of multiple classes to give a broader picture of how submissives are wired. It often prompts breakthrough discussions for attendees.
Helpful to:

Dominants who wish for a broader understanding of submissives
Submissives who wish to learn models and terminology to examine and articulate their submission

Presenter Bio
Undergroundsea has been in kink for 20+ years. He presents nationally to help people understand kink, especially submission.
He serves on Advisory Board for DomCon BDSM weekend conventions. He previously wrote BDSM columns, represented BDSM on college campuses and mainstream forums, and chaired Austin TNG.
He splits time between Austin and DC. He performed with a DC kinky burlesque/comedy troupe. He helped keep Austin weird by arranging fetish nights where he wrote, performed in, and picked music for fetish shows. BDSM influences his artistic expression in the form of fetish photography, DJing music, dance, writings, and kinky stand-up comedy.

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 - April 2026
2026-04-02 19:45 - 21:30
