Black Rose

Black Rose Munch
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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 | 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
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

Board Meeting
2026-01-12 19:30, 2025-12-08 19:30 | Zoom, DC, United States
Please email info@br.org if you would like to attend.

Tickle SIG play party
2026-01-10 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 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.

Topping for the Long Run with AbundantMischief
2026-01-06 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
Does your body always feel cranky by the last day of a con? Do you have chronic injuries that flare up or get worse when you top certain activities or longer scenes?
Using techniques from sports medicine, as well as my own lived experience topping longer scenes while managing chronic health challenges, this class will empower you to keep your body feeling better without sacrificing your kinky joy.
This class will include:

Modifications to minimize stress on joints when handling rope and impact toys
Physical aftercare tips for tops
Simple exercises specifically geared towards preventing injuries from topping impact, rough body play, rope bondage, and strapon play
Strategies for managing your energy while topping longer scenes, multiple scenes in the same day, or increasing the frequency of play

This class is “participation appreciated but not required” and doesn’t require a class partner (all participatory parts can be done solo)
Presenter Bio
AbundantMischief is a queer polyamorous toppy switch, gleeful sadomasochist, and enthusiastic boot fetishist. She has been active in the Northeast US kink community for over 16 years, and enjoys bringing crossover knowledge from her 2 decades of experience as a professional dancer, circus artist, and performing arts educator into her kink teaching. She has taught for Dark Odyssey, TES, TESFest, Tethered Together, IMsLBB, Pragmatic Kink, MAsT: Auckland, CUFF, House of Kush, House of SCK, and 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.
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

D/s Discussion Group: Multiple Partners in Power Exchange
2026-01-05 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 this month’s discussion will be Multiple Partners in Power Exchange Relationships. There is a huge crossover between the D/s and polyamory communities, and having multiple partners can lead to interesting interactions and Feelings. 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.
For this event, we will be hosting at the Thomas Jefferson Library in West Falls Church. We will be in Meeting Room 2. Light refreshments are permitted in the meeting rooms.
Please RSVP as Going if you want to go!

Dungeon 101
2026-01-02 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-12-05 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 - January 2026
2026-01-01 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.

NO CLASS - New Year's Eve
2025-12-30 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

Black Rose Presents: End of the Year Holiday Bash
2025-12-26 21:00 - 23:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Join us this month for Black Rose Presents: End of the Year Holiday Bash. RSVP here!
Its been a long wild year, and with so many holidays its easy to miss some.
So lets celebrate them all!! From New Years, to service animal appreciation day, come dressed up as your favorite holiday.
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.

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

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

Intro to Self-tying with NocturneBlue
2025-12-16 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Self-tying can be a means to an end, be it practicing rope topping or tying yourself up because scheduling with others is hard. Self-tying can also be an empowering way to connect with yourself. Whatever brings you to rope, this class will equip you with the necessary fundamentals to get started on your self-tying journey.
By the end of this class, attendees will have a basic understanding of rope safety and risk mitigation for self-tying. Attendees will be able to self-tie a simple body harness, and will be empowered to continue to develop their self-tying skills.
Attendees are encouraged to bring two hanks of rope. Participation is not required.
Structure:
This course will begin with a 45 minute lecture and demonstration, followed by hands-on practice and questions. This class is fundamentally a self-tying class, but can be done partnered.
Skill level:
This class is designed for beginners, but is open to all levels of experience.
Presenter Bio
nocturneBlue (he/they) is a queer leather worker and part-time dog out of the DMV with a passion for leather and rope. They seek to share their perspective as a self-suspender with an enthusiasm for teaching and rope performance. Owner of Nocturne Blue Leather, Blue is passionate about making high-quality leathers for all folks.

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

Bottom, Know Thy Self with Willow
2025-12-09 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
In a sea of classes that teach tops which end of the flogger to hold, we are turning the spotlight on the other half of the equation!
No two bottoms are alike and the standard negotiation checklist of who is hitting who, with what, and where, leaves much of desire unaddressed, and worse, often assumes you already know exactly what you like!
Join Willow and Marti for a class which will help you to figure out the nitty gritty of what you like and how you like it, and how to effectively communicate what you want.
Examples in class will include a wide range of kinks, and by request will include a focus on rope bondage.
Tops: this is your opportunity to listen for insight into your partners’ experience- work better, together!
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

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 - December 2025
2025-12-04 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Community Outreach: Your Privacy Online with Alex McGeorge
2025-12-02 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 changing US political landscape along with our ever increasing integration with various types of computing has many concerned about their privacy and anonymity. This class details common sense steps you can take to increase your privacy, security, and anonymity while doing such previously mundane things as: looking at porn, crossing borders, booking medical appointments, attending political actions, simply existing in America! I will only cover topics related to personal security, anything that would generally be covered by a business or organization paying a consultant is off limits.
Presenter Bio
Alex McGeorge has been involved with BDSM in the DMV for a truly boring amount of time. He currently is best known as co-organizer and event runner for The Crucible’s Dungeon 101. Alex has taught on spanking since 2012 through Dungeon 101 and at events for Black Rose, FetFest, CLAW Getaway 2022 and internationally. When not enjoying the suffering of others Alex works on the offensive side of computer security for a cloud provider, enjoys running around in nature and sometimes indulging in his compulsion to get into places he’s not supposed to be.
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.
Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.
All ticket sales are at the door.
Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Black Rose Presents: Black Rose Black Friday Black Light Party
2025-11-28 21:00 - 23:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Join us this month for Black Rose Presents: Black Rose Black Friday Black Light Party. RSVP here!
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.

Coping Skills and Emotional Awareness with Heart
2025-11-25 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
Understanding your feelings and their reasons, as well as managing them to prevent them from becoming overwhelming, can sometimes feel like navigating without a map. This can hinder your progress and focus, much like driving without directions.
In this class we’ll talk about states of mind and how they affect your responses, practice self-soothing and troubleshooting skills, and gain valuable insights into navigating heightened emotional situations that you may encounter during your journey.
Please note: This class involves optional participation and respectful, high-level discussions about potentially activating topics.
Presenter Bio
heart (she/they) is a polyamorous neurodivergent switch who started in the DC swinger and kink scenes in 2018. Now predominantly active in the local kink community, she serves as a volunteer with several groups and as an organizer of two play parties at the Crucible.

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

Planning and Executing High Concept Scenes with Skeleton_Bitch
2025-11-18 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Some scenes go beyond impact, bondage, or roleplay. They become immersive experiences. High concept scenes are built on strong ideas, careful planning, and the ability to weave story, sensation, and psychology into a cohesive whole. This workshop is for kinksters who want to bring their most ambitious visions to life without losing sight of negotiation, safety, or playfulness.
We’ll cover:
How to take a big idea (fantasy, narrative, aesthetic) and translate it into a workable scene
Negotiation techniques for complex or multi-layered dynamics
Time, space, and prop management to support immersive play
Balancing intensity with sustainability, pacing, and aftercare
Tips for adapting when things don’t go as planned. without breaking the scene
Whether you’re inspired by theater, film, ritual, or pure imagination, this class will give you the tools to plan, execute, and adapt high concept scenes that leave everyone involved feeling connected, transformed, and satisfied.
Presenter Bio
Skeleton_Bitch (they/he/she), aka Lizzie, aka Picasso of Pain, is a disabled, genderfluid dominant/sadist/artist. They are one of the hosts of the monthly queer-centered play party, @qinkdc, and the Director of Education for @br_BlackRose. 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. They also love artistic, high-concept scenes that bring various media and forms of expression to play.
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
