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SUMMARY:Vetting and Keeping Yourself Safe with AJ Renard
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nWe all know the importance of vetting\, but are we really doing it effectively? What other tools and resources do you have to keep yourself safe? This workshop focuses on how to vet a potential partner\, questions to ask\, how to evaluate the answers\, and some of the tools at your disposal. We will also discuss keeping yourself safe during your initial meeting and play\, as well as red flags that can be hidden further down the line. \nPresenter Bio\nAJ Renard (she/her) has been involved in the BDSM world her entire adult life\, although she was a dark little thing far before that. AJ works in the mental health field and has a deep passion for teaching about BDSM and consent. She finds her happy place when there is rope\, electricity\, knives\, boots\, fear\, and a lot of crying involved. In her limited free time she makes custom chainmaille for her shop\, Foxy Feisty Redhead. \nAJ teaches a variety of classes about consent\, negotiations\, perspectives on D/s\, bottoming for intense scenes and edge play\, mental health and BDSM\, and behavioral science in PE dynamics. She also loves demo bottoming for Violet Wand demos\, and things that make her shy in front of groups of people. \n\n**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **\nAll ticket sales are at the door.\nProof of Vaccination will NO LONGER be required.\n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \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/vetting-and-keeping-yourself-safe-with-aj-renard/
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:20240201T194500
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SUMMARY:BR Gateway - February 2024
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. Proof of primary vaccination status is REQUIRED and masks are strongly encouraged (this is current in 2024). \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-february-2024/
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:20240206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240110T201011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T171517Z
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SUMMARY:Flogging: An Impactful Art with Whittney and Willow
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nThe art of flogging relies on a broad range of skills\, each of which are arts on their own. When brought together\, these skills transform flogging from being a simple impact scene into an expression of creativity that deepens the connection between the people involved. \nThis playshop focuses on presenting the skills of flogging as building blocks\, with suggestions on how to practice each and then integrate them into a cohesive whole. Together we’ll explore the typical skills: how to stand\, how to hold your tool\, and ways to throw. We will also explore: how to get your partner ready and connect to them\, how to use music\, create flow\, and most importantly\, how to have fun. The goal of this playshop is to give you a way to practice that will let you create and develop your unique style and includes a great deal of opportunity for hands-on practice. \nAttendees are encouraged to bring a flogger\, or flogger-like toy (there are ways to make an easy rope flogger)\, and a partner to practice on. \nPresenter Bio\nWhittney is a kinky polymath with over 30 years of exploring BDSM and teaching on a wide variety of kinky and non-kinky subjects. A respected Priest in the Pagan community\, talented massage and yoga therapist\, and registered nurse\, he uses his diverse skill set to enrich his teaching and further his community service. He currently serves as a board member\, Safety Officer\, and Dungeon Daddy for The Crucible in Washington\, DC. \nWhittney and his Boy Willow lead SuspenDC\, a crew of kinky hook suspension artists specializing in tailored and transformative experiences. See the benefits and feel the advantage of a lifetime of experience and service to the BDSM community\, and come watch their team help people defy fear\, gravity\, and common sense as they Get Hooked and Fly! \n\n**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **\nAll ticket sales are at the door.\nProof of Vaccination will NO LONGER be required.\n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \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/flogging-an-impactful-art-with-whittney-and-willow/
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:20240208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T193000
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CREATED:20231114T202202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T013356Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled for February 26. \nPlease email info@br.org if you would like to attend.
URL:https://br.org/event/board-meeting-feb-2024/
CATEGORIES:!Exception,Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T170000
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CREATED:20231109T013318Z
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SUMMARY:Tickle SIG play party
DESCRIPTION:Come laugh with us! \nWe ask all participants to review the rules and “What to Expect at a TickleSIG” party in the Tickle DC – Washington Metro Area Ticking group. \nTickle 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. \nNo alcohol\, smoking or drugs are permitted\, and you must be fully vaccinated for COVID. \nWhether you are new to tickling or experienced\, you are welcome to join in on the fun.
URL:https://br.org/event/tickle-sig-play-party-events/2024-02-10/
LOCATION:Tickle SIG Herndon location\, Herndon\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups,Tickle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T210000
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CREATED:20231109T013058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T013916Z
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SUMMARY:D/s Discussion Group: Love in Power Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Come one and all to a group for the discussion of any and all topics D and s. This group is intended to be a resource for people of all levels of experience and\, as such\, everyone is encouraged to attend. Please bring all questions you may have about D/s\, M/s\, rituals\, victuals\, brats\, splats\, and mats. \nThe topic of tonight’s discussion is Love in Power Exchange Relationships. What is love? Baby don’t hurt me … <ahem> We’re going to talk about the emotional attachments in power exchange relationships. Although there is a topic for the discussion\, given the intent of this group to be a place for sharing\, we will not be strict about keeping to the topic. \nYou are free to arrive anytime after 6:30. Before the discussion starts\, there will be a chance to mingle and eat dinner. Please bring your own food or snacks if you want. Discussion will begin at 7:00. \nFor this event\, we will be hosting in our home in Arlington\, specifically North Highland\, roughly 10 minutes from Courthouse Metro. Parking is abundant but fills quickly in the evening. We will give the address to those who RSVP “yes” (or contact ds@br.org). You must also bring proof that you are vaccinated against COVID-19.
URL:https://br.org/event/d-s-discussion-group-love-in-power-exchange/
LOCATION:D/s SIG Arlington location\, ARLINGTON\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:D/s,Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T220000
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CREATED:20240110T172229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T171550Z
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SUMMARY:Eating Out with Carmen Monoxide
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nIn this course\, we’ll go over classic and creative methods for orally warming up\, bringing to climax\, and cooling down your partner’s vagina or ass. \nPresenter Bio\nA former teacher with a lifelong passion for the bizarre and filthy\, Carmen Monoxide (she/her) 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. \n\n**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **\nAll ticket sales are at the door.\nProof of Vaccination will NO LONGER be required.\n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \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/eating-out-with-carmen-monoxide/
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:20240220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240110T172423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T171634Z
UID:10000112-1708457400-1708466400@br.org
SUMMARY:Decorating Through the Skin (Decorative Needle Play) with Willow & Marti
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nReady to level up from simple rows and buttons to craft your own unique designs in steel and skin? Decorative needlework does NOT have to be complicated to wow\, nor does it require high tech solutions or exotic needles. From basic beading and lacing to adorn the body\, to negative space stencils and embossed images\, Willow will cover multiple strategies for creating precise needle art. Artistic aspirations aside\, we will also discuss how not to lose connection with your living canvas and blend aesthetics into a fun\, satisfying scene. \nPresenter Bio\nWillow is a queer sadomasochistic switch who will never tire of rope\, blood\, or hooks. 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. During the pandemic\, Willow embraced online education and has garnered an international following on The Willow Show. 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\, which you can see alongside his other shenanigans on Patreon and Fetlife: https://linktr.ee/TheWillowShow As a medical professional and professional pervert\, he can certainly say: one person’s torture\, is another person’s Tuesday! \n\n**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **\nAll ticket sales are at the door.\nProof of Vaccination will NO LONGER be required.\n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \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/decorating-through-the-skin-decorative-needle-play-with-willow-marti/
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:20240222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20231201T194616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T194616Z
UID:10000097-1708626600-1708632000@br.org
SUMMARY:New and Curious Kinksters
DESCRIPTION:Black Rose’s New and Curious Kinksters (or NaCK)\, is a discussion group designed for people who are new(ish) to the scene. While we highly recommend all new kinksters check out Gateway (the first/last Thursday of each month – always the day before D101) and Dungeon 101 (the first Friday of each month) and come with questions about their experiences\, it is not required\, and we welcome anyone new to kink. Please note NaCK is for asking questions\, there will be no presentation or monologuing. \nWe meet the 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. We are going to try out having virtual NaCK. I know many of us have Zoom fatigue\, but this is a more responsible approach. We’ll chat about whatever comes up – everything from “what do I wear to the club?” to “I had this great scene\, but this part didn’t go well. What do you suggest?” NaCK has a rotating group of experienced kinksters come in to answer questions\, so the discussion is always a little bit different\, and we aim to provide a variety of answers from different D/s roles\, genders\, races\, and backgrounds. \nIf you are still in the beginning of your kink journey\, we hope you’ll come join us to ask questions and share advice. We’d love to have you!
URL:https://br.org/event/nack-2024/2024-02-22/
CATEGORIES:NaCK,Special Interest Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="NaCK SIG":MAILTO:nack@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240114T163240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T155555Z
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SUMMARY:Black Rose Presents: My Steampunk Valentine
DESCRIPTION:Join us this month for Black Rose Presents: My Steampunk Valentine! \nJoin Black Rose for a night of whimsical romance at our Steampunk Valentine’s Day extravaganza! Step into a world of Victorian elegance and mechanical marvels as we celebrate love in true steampunk style. Dance and play the night away in true romantic style. \nDon your finest gears\, corsets\, and top hats\, and immerse yourself in a unique blend of old-world charm and futuristic imagination. \nWhether you arrive by airship or horse-drawn carriage\, this is a Valentine’s Day celebration like no other. Join us and let your heart be swept away in a world of clockwork romance! \nAs always\, open play will be available with all of the Crucible’s dungeon equipment for your enjoyment from 9 pm until 2 am. \nThis is an 18+ event! \nBlack Rose/Crucible Members: $25\nGuests:$35 \nDoors open at 9PM \nThere will be non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase\, and plenty of complementary snacks. Yummy! \nBlack 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. \nHave 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! \nMasks are always welcome. \n 
URL:https://br.org/event/black-rose-presents-my-steampunk-valentine/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Socials
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ORGANIZER;CN="Socials Team":MAILTO:socials@br.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240131T013223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T013223Z
UID:10000117-1708975800-1708975800@br.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please email info@br.org if you would like to attend.
URL:https://br.org/event/board-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Board,Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240110T172538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T003532Z
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SUMMARY:Much Denser Than Bacon:  A Casual Class on Canes and Caning with Pet Emily
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nAh\, the noble cane. Far greater than a mere stick\, the cane is a superb tool for recreational bottom whackery\, one that can draw out whimpers of fear and squeals of delight with the merest swish through the air. Not as clumsy or random as a paddle; an elegant implement\, for a more perverted age. But for both new and seasoned impact players alike\, the world of canes and caning can often seem intimidating\, incomprehensible\, or just plain snobbish. Let’s address those concerns head-on! Among other topics\, we’ll be covering the different types and categories of canes\, providing ideas of potential caning scenes\, and offering insights into a vast array of caning styles and techniques. Pet Emily will work her little tail off to dispel apprehensions\, to provide reliable knowledge and resources\, and to encourage and empower you to confidently incorporate canes into your play. So\, whether you’re a cane-curious newcomer or a lifelong enthusiast\, this is the class for you! \nPresenter Bio\nPet Emily (she/they) is a trans and non-binary girl-pet-pony-puppy-thingy\, the gleefully collared slave of Chaotic Kat\, and an irrepressibly enthusiastic kinkster who’s been in and around the DC scene for over ten (non-consecutive) years. Of all the naughty things she loves\, caning has always vied for the top spot\, firing up her wicked imagination and filling her head with blush-inducing daydreams long before she ever understood why. While exploring those fantasies in reality\, she’s gained broad knowledge and experience on both sides of the slash and both ends of the cane. As with all the things that bring her joy\, she’s eager to share her passion and knowledge with others\, and she’s looking forward to dropping the third person and engaging with you all directly. Also\, because she’s Pet Emily\, she must now apologize profusely for the cheap shot at paddles in the class description. Paddles are wonderful tools\, her arse-nal is full of ones that she adores\, and you may rest assured that she’ll be in trouble for making such a snarky remark (even in the service of a geeky reference). If anyone needs her\, she’ll be in the corner. \n\nDoors open at 7:30 pm\, class starts at 8:00 pm.\nAll ticket sales are at the door.\nProof of Vaccination will NO LONGER be required.\n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \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/much-denser-than-bacon-a-casual-class-on-canes-and-caning-with-pet-emily/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://br.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BR-tuesday-logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20230930T005339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T184205Z
UID:10000060-1709235900-1709242200@br.org
SUMMARY:BR Gateway - March 2024
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. \nNote: This “March” event is being held on the last day of February since it is the night before Dungeon 101. \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-march-2024/
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:20240305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240227T184639Z
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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/2024-03-05/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240221T160445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T144151Z
UID:10000119-1709668800-1709674200@br.org
SUMMARY:Metamour Relationships: A Discussion with Dana Valentine
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nMetamour relationships\, often overlooked in discussions about non-monogamy relationships\, can play a pivotal role in the health of ENM partnerships. This class-driven discussion is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of the connections between metamours\, cultivating empathy\, and offering tools to build relationships within their non-monogamous groups outside of their paramours. Please come with questions\, ideas\, and stories. \nPresenter Bio\nDana Valentine (they/them) has been exploring\, learning\, and practicing non-monogamy for over ten years. They believe that learning never stops\, as there is always new information and new voices in each moment. \n\nAll ticket sales are at the door.\nProof of Vaccination will NO LONGER be required.\n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \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/metamour-relationships-a-discussion-with-dana-valentine/
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:20240307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20231001T231659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T231803Z
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SUMMARY:BR GATEWAY IS A WEEK EARLIER
DESCRIPTION:Black Rose Gateway is held on the Thursday before the first Friday of each month. \nWhile today may be the first Thursday\, tomorrow is the SECOND Friday. \nLook a week back and you will find the event for this month.
URL:https://br.org/event/br-gateway-is-a-week-earlier-2/
CATEGORIES:!Exception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20231109T013318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T004247Z
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SUMMARY:Tickle SIG play party
DESCRIPTION:Come laugh with us! \nWe ask all participants to review the rules and “What to Expect at a TickleSIG” party in the Tickle DC – Washington Metro Area Ticking group. \nTickle 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. \nNo alcohol\, smoking or drugs are permitted\, and you must be fully vaccinated for COVID. \nWhether you are new to tickling or experienced\, you are welcome to join in on the fun.
URL:https://br.org/event/tickle-sig-play-party-events/2024-03-09/
LOCATION:Tickle SIG Herndon location\, Herndon\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups,Tickle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20231109T013646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T213035Z
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SUMMARY:D/s Discussion Group: Funishments in Power Exchange
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: The discussion has been moved to the Arlington Central Library\, in the Bluemont Room on the 2nd floor. Due to the hours of the library\, we have to be out by 7:50\, so we have moved the start time to 6. You can bring food\, but please make sure to pick up after yourselves. \nCome one and all to a group for the discussion of any and all topics D and s. This group is intended to be a resource for people of all levels of experience and\, as such\, everyone is encouraged to attend. Please bring all questions you may have about D/s\, M/s\, rituals\, victuals\, brats\, splats\, and mats. \nThe topic of tonight’s discussion is Funishments in Power Exchange Relationships. They’re like punishments\, only fun. Although there is a topic for the discussion\, given the intent of this group to be a place for sharing\, we will not be strict about keeping to the topic.
URL:https://br.org/event/d-s-discussion-group-funishments-in-power-exchange/
LOCATION:Arlington Library\, 1015 N Quincy St\, ARLINGTON\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:D/s,Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240227T184639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T184639Z
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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/2024-03-12/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240110T172714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T144212Z
UID:10000114-1710273600-1710279000@br.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Hurting: BDSM with a History of Self Harm with AJ Renard
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nMany people find release in pain and can effectively use it as a coping mechanism to manage anxiety\, stress\, chronic pain\, and other challenges. This class focuses on discussing the differences between masochism and detrimental self-injurious behavior\, including the physical\, emotional\, and psychological effects of each. We will talk about interacting and providing support (whether it be intimate relationships\, kinky play\, or in a mental health setting) with people who need pain in their lives. \nPresenter Bio\nAJ Renard (she/her) has been involved in the BDSM world her entire adult life\, although she was a dark little thing far before that. AJ works in the mental health field and has a deep passion for teaching about BDSM and consent. She finds her happy place when there is rope\, electricity\, knives\, boots\, fear\, and a lot of crying involved. In her limited free time she makes custom chainmaille for her shop\, Foxy Feisty Redhead. AJ teaches a variety of classes about consent\, negotiations\, perspectives on D/s\, bottoming for intense scenes and edgeplay\, mental health and BDSM\, and behavioral science in PE dynamics. She also loves demo bottoming for Violet Wand demos\, and things that make her shy in front of groups of people. \n\nAll ticket sales are at the door.\n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \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/healthy-hurting-bdsm-with-a-history-of-self-harm-with-aj-renard/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240214T014406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T035213Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please email info@br.org if you would like to attend.
URL:https://br.org/event/board-meeting-mar-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:!Exception,Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240314T034902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T034902Z
UID:10000141-1710790200-1710790200@br.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please email info@br.org if you would like to attend.
URL:https://br.org/event/board-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Board,Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240227T184639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T184639Z
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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/2024-03-19/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240228T144045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T144059Z
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SUMMARY:Defeat the Weasels: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and D/s w/ Meredith
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nRejection Sensitive Dysphoria is a little-understood aspect of ADHD that frequently co-occurs with anxiety. For submissives in relationships where behavior correction may be part of daily life\, the extreme emotional responses prompted by RSD can be even worse pain than a physical punishment. For Dominants with RSD\, the roller coaster ride of negative thoughts can damage self-confidence and the trust that is essential to safe play. Finding ways to listen to your partner instead of your brain weasels is a great reward personally and within the dynamic.\nPresenter Bio\nMeredith has been doing kinky stuff for nearly 25 years. She identifies as queer\, deaf\, polyamorous\, a masochist\, an s-type\, Leather\, and an educator – not in order\, but all at once. She has taught at events online and along the East Coast\, and enjoys finding the serious and silly edges of possibility. \n\nAll ticket sales are at the door.\n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \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/defeat-the-weasels-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-and-d-s-w-meredith/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240227T184639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T184639Z
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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/2024-03-26/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240227T195341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T144253Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Negotiations with AJ Renard
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nNavigating negotiations can be difficult\, especially if one (or both) people are new to it. The negotiation part of any scene or relationship is incredibly important\, but is often passed over quickly because\, let’s face it\, it’s just not as fun as the other stuff! However\, being able to effectively negotiate and frame a scene or Power Exchange dynamic can keep both people safe and help prevent confusion and frustration in the future. We will discuss the importance and impact of an effective negotiation\, different types of negotiation\, and tools for navigating a negotiation when there is a significant experience or power differential. \nPresenter Bio\nAJ Renard (she/her) has been involved in the BDSM world her entire adult life\, although she was a dark little thing far before that. AJ works in the mental health field and has a deep passion for teaching about BDSM and consent. She finds her happy place when there is rope\, electricity\, knives\, boots\, fear\, and a lot of crying involved. In her limited free time she makes custom chainmaille for her shop\, Foxy Feisty Redhead. AJ teaches a variety of classes about consent\, negotiations\, perspectives on D/s\, bottoming for intense scenes and edgeplay\, mental health and BDSM\, and behavioral science in PE dynamics. She also loves demo bottoming for Violet Wand demos\, and things that make her shy in front of groups of people. \n\nAll ticket sales are at the door.\n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \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/effective-negotiations-with-aj-renard/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240317T225057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T142256Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - New and Curious Kinksters
DESCRIPTION:Black Rose’s New and Curious Kinksters (or NaCK)\, is a discussion group designed for people who are new(ish) to the scene. While we highly recommend all new kinksters check out Gateway (the first/last Thursday of each month – always the day before D101) and Dungeon 101 (the first Friday of each month) and come with questions about their experiences\, it is not required\, and we welcome anyone new to kink. Please note NaCK is for asking questions\, there will be no presentation or monologuing. \nWe meet the 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. We are going to try out having virtual NaCK. I know many of us have Zoom fatigue\, but this is a more responsible approach. We’ll chat about whatever comes up – everything from “what do I wear to the club?” to “I had this great scene\, but this part didn’t go well. What do you suggest?” NaCK has a rotating group of experienced kinksters come in to answer questions\, so the discussion is always a little bit different\, and we aim to provide a variety of answers from different D/s roles\, genders\, races\, and backgrounds. \nIf you are still in the beginning of your kink journey\, we hope you’ll come join us to ask questions and share advice. We’d love to have you!
URL:https://br.org/event/new-and-curious-kinksters/
CATEGORIES:!Exception,NaCK
ORGANIZER;CN="NaCK SIG":MAILTO:nack@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240301T141135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T141135Z
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SUMMARY:Black Rose Presents: A Fairy Spring
DESCRIPTION:Join us this month for Black Rose Presents: A Fairy Spring! \nJoin Black Rose for a captivating and enchanting evening at our spring play party! 🌸🌿🌺 🧚‍♀️ \nStep into a world where sensuality and romance meets nature and fantasy as we transform The Crucible into a lush fairy garden of fun and whimsy. \nHelp us celebrate in the garden… well we’re not sure\, but definitely not Eden! 🧚‍♀️🌷 \nThis is an 18+ event! \nBlack Rose/Crucible Members: $25\nGuests:$35\nYou must be a Crucible or Black Rose member or the guest of a member to attend. \nDoors open at 9PM \nThere will be non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase\, and plenty of complementary snacks. Yummy! \nBlack 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. \nHave 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! \nMasks are always welcome. \n 
URL:https://br.org/event/black-rose-presents-a-fairy-spring/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Socials
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ORGANIZER;CN="Socials Team":MAILTO:socials@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240227T184639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T184639Z
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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/2024-04-02/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120336
CREATED:20240318T164820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T164820Z
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SUMMARY:Topping and Bottoming with Disability: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nHow disability intersects with kink is something many of us are never taught early in our journeys\, including how being disabled or our play partners being disabled may inform how we top and/or bottom. What adjustments need to be made for a bottom that is hard of hearing or deaf? What happens if a top has limited mobility? What measures can be taken for tops and bottoms that experience sensory overwhelm? How can we include conversations about our disabilities when negotiating play? Through this panel discussion\, four kinksters bring their experiences and advice on navigating living with disabilities as tops\, bottoms\, and switches. \nThis panel discussion will not encompass all disabilities and experiences\, but is meant to help some folks start a dialogue and consider how going forward we can collectively normalize these conversations. \nPresenter Bio\n@Skeleton_Bitch (they/he/she)\, aka Lizzie\, aka Picasso of Pain\, is a disabled\, genderfluid dominant/sadist/artist and one of the hosts of the monthly queer-centered play party\, @qinkdc. They have been participating in kink since 2006 and part of the DMV kink community since 2022. They have been navigating the nuances of being kinky while living with multiple chronic illnesses and being autistic with ADHD (AuDHD) and what that means for them as a dominant\, top\, and organizer. \n@bluealienbarbie (she/her) a top-leaning switch who has been in the kink community for a little over 2 years. She has hearing loss and wears hearing aids. She had found that because of her hearing loss she has had to adapt to nonverbal communication in scenes\, both as a top and a bottom. \nAlice (She/Her)\, has been an active member of the kink community since 2019. She has found a passion for exploring the intersection of kink and neurodiversity\, particularly as an autistic individual. Through her journey\, she has delved into the intricacies of navigating the kink world while embracing her identity and experiences as an autistic person; with a specific focus on communication styles\, sensory experiences\, and boundary setting within kink dynamics. \nMeredith (she/her) is a Deaf queer cis woman who has been practicing kink since 2000. She is a longtime community educator and has presented at local and national events; in her professional life she is a disability activist and accessibility advocate. \n\n\nAll ticket sales are at the door.\n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \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/topping-and-bottoming-with-disability-a-panel-discussion/
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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