Black Rose

A Starting Point: Needle Play 101 with Willow
2025-10-28 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
This class will get you started with sharps safety and clean technique for the use of needles in surface piercing play. Willow will cover many practical questions like “how do you hold a needle” or where to get supplies and will also introduce the mental and emotional elements on both sides of this versatile arena of play. Live demonstration will feature step by step narration and will include elements of both decorative and sadistic play.
Presenter Bio
Willow is a queer sadomasochistic switch who will never tire of rope, sharps, or pressure points. Equally happy with a goofy, laugh-out-loud or nail-bitingly intense scene, kink is a core part of who he is and what he does. He has a flair for getting others hooked with his approachable, engaging, and always entertaining teaching style. Willow shares his infectious excitement through a wide variety of hands-on classes, and has garnered an international following via online education during the pandemic, which you can see alongside his other shenanigans on Patreon and Fetlife: https://linktr.ee/TheWillowShow
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.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Black Rose Munch
2025-10-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-10-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-10-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-10-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 and 1 more date | 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.

Black Rose Presents: A Villainous Halloween
2025-10-24 21:00 - 23:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Join us this month for Black Rose Presents: A Villainous Halloween. RSVP here!
Its that wonderful time of the year! Its time for spooky, its time for costumes and of course, its time for CANDY!
Dress up as your favorite fictional villain, together we can all plot to take over the world!
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.

New and Curious Kinksters
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom, DC, United States
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.
We 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.
If 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!

Kink While BIPOC Panel Discussion Facilitated by Mo
2025-10-21 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Join us for a candid and affirming conversation centering the experiences of BIPOC individuals within the kink community. This panel brings together a diverse group of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to share personal stories, reflections, and insights on navigating kink as part of their full, complex identities.
From finding belonging and joy in kink spaces to navigating cultural expectations and building affirming connections, panelists will explore how race, heritage, and kink intersect in unique and powerful ways. Whether you’re curious, questioning, or fully immersed, this conversation offers space to learn, connect, and celebrate the richness of BIPOC presence in kink.
Navigating Identity and Cultural Expectations
Panelists may explore how their cultural or familial backgrounds shape their relationship to kink, sexuality, and bodily autonomy. This includes navigating shame, secrecy, or silence in communities where open conversations about desire may be rare—and how individuals have found ways to reclaim and redefine pleasure on their own terms.
Representation and Community Building
The conversation may highlight the importance of representation in kink spaces—seeing other BIPOC individuals in roles of dominance, submission, leadership, or creative expression—and the power of finding or creating community that reflects your lived experience. Panelists might share how they’ve cultivated spaces of affirmation, safety, and mutual understanding, both online and in person.
Joy, Play, and Liberation
Beyond challenges, the panel will make space for joy—discussing the freedom, creativity, and healing that kink can offer. Expect reflections on how kink can be a source of empowerment, a way to explore identity in expansive ways, and a practice of pleasure and play rooted in self-determination.
Consent, Boundaries, and Racial Dynamics
Panelists may also share how they navigate consent and communication in scenes that involve mixed racial dynamics—the setting of clear boundaries, or addressing moments of discomfort or harm. This includes discussions of how to uphold agency and safety while exploring complex power exchanges.
Advice for BIPOC Newcomers
To close, the panel might offer insight or encouragement for BIPOC individuals new to the kink scene—naming practical ways to find community, avoid tokenization, and engage in kink practices that feel affirming, safe, and exciting. Whether through mentorship, events, or personal exploration, the message will be clear: you belong.
Facilitator 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.
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.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Fear Play Formulas: Psychosocial Approach to Trust & Terror with CarmenMonoxide
2025-10-14 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Inducing and experiencing fear happens differently depending on the level of intimacy between players– this class covers varied approaches for introducing fear into your play with the different people in your life.
Presenter Bio
A former teacher with a lifelong passion for the bizarre and filthy, Carmen Monoxide (she/they) also works as a kink professional, event organizer, sex educator, and relationship coach. She has presented for small, medium, and large events across North America. She founded Femme Fatale, a kink event company, and throws monthly parties in the Washington, DC area. She sometimes takes her clothes off and performs onstage and on camera, and is passionate about helping people overcome fear and shame in order to have authentic, fulfilling, sexy experiences.
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.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Board Meeting
2025-10-13 19:30, 2025-09-08 19:30 | Zoom, DC, United States
Please email info@br.org if you would like to attend.

Tickle SIG play party
2025-10-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-13 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.

Knife to Meet You: Knife Play 101 with Lettera
2025-10-07 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Do you get a little turned on when you see a knife in your partner’s hand in the kitchen? Are you a sensation slut but want to raise the stakes? Are you looking for new ways to deepen your D/s dynamic? For these reasons and many more, you may be interested in exploring knife play for the first time! This class will explore the different ways knives can be incorporated into your kink play, different types of knives and their parts, knife handling, and how to negotiate a knife play scene. Due to the nature of knife play being a high risk form of edge play, a large portion of this class will be focused on the risks associated with knife, play, and ways to mitigate some of these risks to make your play as safe and fun as possible!
Presenter Bio
Lettera, (they/she) has been in the scene for about 5 years now, following a post-pandemic renaissance where they vowed to go to as many classes and events in the community as time and money allowed. A self-ascribed Fairy Kink Mother and Chaos Switch, they have been demo-topping knives and impact, and teaching for the last year. Their background in theatre, organizing, and psychology informs both their play and their teachings.
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.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

D/s Discussion Group: Vetting Sources in Power Exchange
2025-10-06 18:30 - 21:00 | TJ Library, 7415 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, 22042, United States
RSVP on Fet now!
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.
The topic of tonight’s discussion is Vetting your Information Sources. There is so much information, online and off, about power exchange. How do you know what’s right, or what’s right for you? Although there is a topic for the discussion, this group is meant to be a place for sharing and we will not be strict about keeping to the topic.
For this event, we will be hosting at the Thomas Jefferson Library in West Falls Church. We will be in Meeting Rooms 1 and 2. Light refreshments are permitted in the meeting rooms.
Please RSVP as Going if you want to go!

Dungeon 101
2025-10-03 19:30 - 23:59 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
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.

BR Gateway - October 2025
2025-10-02 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
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.

Kink and the LGBTQ+ Community: History and Active Allyship with Nijntje
2025-09-30 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Learn about the rich history of the LGBTQ+ community and its overlap with the kink community, discuss the importance of queer inclusion, and learn practical ways to amp up your LGBTQ+ allyship both in the community as a whole and with play partners. This class will benefit LGBTQ+ people and cisgender/heterosexual people alike. In this welcoming and open environment, we will foster a discussion that allows you to ask questions you may not be able to ask your queer friends. Come learn and grow with us!
Structure:

Brief LGBTQ+ 102 (beyond the acronym: what is gender and sexual diversity? why are queer people more likely to engage with kink and polyamory)
An abridged history of the LGBTQ+ community and kink
Who cares? Why should we be active allies? Why is queer inclusion vital to preserving kink spaces?
How do you work toward being a better ally in both the general community and with people you would like to/do play with?
Bonus: queer theory in kink (queering your play- gender experimentation through kink, dehumanization, and power exchange as coping skills and self-expression)
Q&A: This is the space to ask difficult questions as long as they are asked in good faith (without the goal of an argument).

Expected outcomes:
Participants will foster a better understanding of the LGBTQ+ community. Participants will be able to participate in the preservation of kink history through verbal storytelling. Participants will learn about the importance of and practical ways to improve and practice queer allyship. Bonus: participants can learn about examples of how to incorporate queer theory into kink play. Participants will be able to foster an open discussion with questions about the LGBTQ+ community and kink.
Supplies needed: Note-taking supplies if desired
Total time: 1 hour to 90 minutes
Skill level required:
A desire to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, a goal of fostering a positive and healthy learning environment, and care for fellow community members.”
Presenter Bio
Nijntje (“nine-cha”) they/them, is a local queer advocate and active member of the DMV kink community. At their day job, Nijntje runs an LGBTQ+ community center where they advocate for queer people, facilitate support groups, and provide community education through LGBTQ+ 101 classes. Nijntje’s educational background is in social work with a minor in the study of women and gender, with a special focus on queer theory. After hours, they can be found at the local kink clubs, usually tying or being tied in dynamic rope scenes, being kicked around by their Daddy, and generally slutting it up. Nijntje has been serving on the @qinkdc organizer board since January 2025, and is passionate about queer and kinky liberation.
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.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Fire Play 101 - Fire Fundamentals with Caramel_Sutra
2025-09-23 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Fire Play can take many forms and shapes, but it all starts with the fundamentals. This class is intended as an introduction to fire play to learn the basic practical skills necessary to incorporate fire play in a risk-aware manner and navigate fire-based hazards. Various styles and application techniques will be shown to give a glimpse into the wide range of possibilities of fire play.
This class will have live lit flames during the fire theory and demonstration of basic fire techniques portions of the class.
Please come and join me as we take a look at fire play from the kindling up and we’ll discuss the following topics:

What is Fire Play?
How does Fire Work? Fire Theory and More
Fire Safety and First Aid Essentials
Negotiating for Fire Play for Tops and Bottoms
Determining A Fire Play Space
Fire Kit Essentials
Tips and Advice for Fire Bottoming
Basic Fire Techniques and Positions

Presenter Bio
Caramel_Sutra (He/Him) is a queer POC extrovert currently based in the DMV area. He takes inspiration from music and science with a heavy splash of sadism to create exciting and fun scenes. It’s been almost two decades since he found his home in the kink, alt lifestyle, and queer communities, and is showing no signs of slowing down. He finds joy in bringing people together and creating spaces through community organizing. Outside of the kink community, you can find him playing bass guitar, practicing acroyoga and circus arts, and lifting weights around to appease his inner himbo.
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.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Black Rose Presents: Bondage Bananza
2025-09-19 21:00 - 23:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Join us this month for Black Rose Presents: The Black Rose Bondage Bananza. RSVP here!
This month we will be taking a night to celebrate bondage, in all of its wonderful forms.
So grab your rope, your chains, your handcuffs and have some fun!

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.

Lube for Squeaky Hinges: Advice for Polyam Relationships with Bitesize_Aira
2025-09-16 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
The biggest factor in the success or failure of polyamorous relationships is often the thing that bears the most weight: the person in the middle. Being a good hinge takes patience, planning, and an ability to craft and maintain strong boundaries in a way that often isn’t discussed in explicit terms in the polyam community, never mind taught in vanilla society. Fortunately, good hinging is something that can be taught, and that anyone can learn. Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced hand, come and find out how you can be the strongest fulcrum possible in your polyamorous relationships!
Presenter Bio
Bitesize_Aria (she/her) has been polyamorous and kinky for more than 25 years. In that time she learned from her own and others mistakes and successes. She can claim the lived in experience of having had good and dysfunctional hinging and metamore relationships and hopes to share her hard won knowledge.
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.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Brats Versus Cunts with ChaoticElle
2025-09-09 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
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.
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.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

BR Gateway - September 2025
2025-09-04 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Community Outreach: How to Make Friends and Influence Kinksters with CarmenMonoxide
2025-09-02 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
We want to leave people feeling hot and bothered, not just…bothered. Every community has its own unspoken rules and etiquette, and kink is no exception. This course covers asking people to play, accepting and declining play invitations, and how to forge new friendships and relationships. We’ll also cover some tricky situations as well as basic and advanced Dos and Don’ts for both in person and online interactions. This course can help both newbies and seasoned kinksters better navigate their way in the world of BDSM.
Presenter Bio
A former teacher with a lifelong passion for the bizarre and filthy, Carmen Monoxide (she/they) also works as a kink professional, event organizer, sex educator, and relationship coach. She has presented for small, medium, and large events across North America. She founded Femme Fatale, a kink event company, and throws monthly parties in the Washington, DC area. She sometimes takes her clothes off and performs onstage and on camera, and is passionate about helping people overcome fear and shame in order to have authentic, fulfilling, sexy experiences.
This is a community outreach event and attendance is free of charge to current members and folks newer to Black Rose.

Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org
