D/s moved to August 18
2025-08-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | DC
D/s has been moved this month. See you in two weeks!

BR GATEWAY IS A WEEK EARLIER
2025-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 | DC
Black Rose Gateway is held on the Thursday before the first Friday of each month.
While today may be the first Thursday, tomorrow is the SECOND Friday.
Look a week back and you will find the event for this month.

NO MUNCH - Christmas Eve
2025-12-23 18:30 - 20:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

NO CLASS - Christmas Eve
2025-12-23 20:00 - 21:30 | DC

NO MUNCH - New Year's Eve
2025-12-30 18:30 - 20:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

NO CLASS - New Year's Eve
2025-12-30 20:00 - 21:30 | DC

Black Rose Munch
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:00 | 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.

Impact 101 with Nytemare
2026-01-20 20:00 - 21:30 | 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
The Introduction to Impact Play 101 is a beginner-level BDSM class designed to provide a safe and accessible introduction to the world of impact play. This unique workshop utilizes pool noodles as demonstration tools, allowing participants to explore various techniques while emphasizing the importance of consent, communication, and safety.
Led by experienced practitioners in a non-judgmental and inclusive environment, this class focuses on the fundamentals of impact play, which involves striking or spanking the body with various implements. By using pool noodles, participants can learn and practice the techniques without causing harm or discomfort to one another.
During the workshop, participants will be introduced to a range of techniques, including light tapping, rhythmic spanking, and more intense impacts. The instructors will demonstrate proper body positioning, wrist action, and targeting to ensure the desired sensation and minimize the risk of injury. They will also emphasize the importance of reading verbal and non-verbal cues from their partners, promoting active consent and open communication.
In addition to teaching impact techniques, the class will cover essential do’s and don’ts regarding where to hit. This includes discussions on sensitive areas to avoid, such as joints, kidneys, spine, and face, and focusing on the safe zones like the buttocks and upper thighs. Understanding the body’s anatomy and limits is crucial in impact play to ensure a consensual and pleasurable experience for both partners.
Safety and consent are paramount throughout the workshop. Participants will learn about negotiation, setting boundaries, and implementing safe words or signals to establish clear communication and maintain a safe and enjoyable play environment. The instructors will also address aftercare, emphasizing the importance of providing comfort and support to participants after an impact scene.
Whether you are new to BDSM or looking to expand your knowledge and skills in impact play, Impact Play 101 offers a welcoming and educational experience. Join us to learn the art of impact play, foster trust and communication, and explore the exhilarating world of BDSM in a safe and consensual manner.
Presenter Bio
I have been active in the kink community since 1998, beginning as a submissive and now as a dominant. I am the happy owner of my boy Len for the past 8 years and enjoy sharing my knowledge with others.

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 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

CANCELED: The Architecture of Aftercare with ChaoticElle
2026-01-27 20:00 - 21:30 | 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.

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 | 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.

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

CANCELED: Tickle SIG play party
2026-02-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Tickle SIG Herndon location, Herndon, VA, United States
Come laugh with us!
We ask all participants to review the rules and “What to Expect at a TickleSIG” party in the Tickle DC – Washington Metro Area Ticking group.
Tickle SIG party begins at noon and goes til 5pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Bring a pot luck dish – maybe even something inspired by Thanksgiving – and your toy bag.
No alcohol, smoking or drugs are permitted, and you must be fully vaccinated for COVID.
Whether you are new to tickling or experienced, you are welcome to join in on the fun.

CANCELED: Black Rose Presents: Black Rose Beatdown Bash
2026-02-27 21:00 - 23:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Join us this month for Black Rose Presents: Black Rose Beatdown Bash. RSVP here!
Get in the ring and knock ’em out! We’re ditching the v-day blues for a night full of black and bruise!
This is an 18+ event!

Black Rose/Crucible Members: $25
Guests:$35
You must be a Crucible or Black Rose member or the guest of a member to attend.
Doors open at 9PM
There will be non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase, and plenty of complementary snacks.
Black Rose seeks to empower the community and celebrates diversity in gender, race, sexual orientation, and abilities. We seek to foster an open and warm environment for all.
Have questions about Black Rose? Find a friendly face at the social and chat them up! Interested in becoming a Black Rose Member? (you totally should) Click here!
Masks are always welcome.

POSTPONED: BR Gateway - May 2026
2026-04-30 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Note: The May Gateway is on April 30th May 7th!
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.

NO MUNCH - Camp Crucible
2026-05-26 18:30 - 20:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
