Black Rose

Tickle SIG play party
2026-09-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-13 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Dungeon 101
2026-09-04 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-08-07 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-07-03 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-06-05 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 - September 2026
2026-09-03 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.

New and Curious Kinksters
2026-08-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-07-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-28 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!

BR Gateway - August 2026
2026-08-06 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

BR Gateway - July 2026
2026-07-02 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Black Rose Munch
2026-06-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-19 18:30 - 20:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Join us before Tuesday Education for our BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) Munch! Bring a brown bag from home or your favorite takeout to the Crucible and get to know people before class. Come enjoy food, fun discussions, and meet like-minded folks.

We Like it Rough: Rough Body Play Basics with B_Profane
2026-06-23 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
Has this ever happened to you – you want to play with someone, but toys are too fancy or expensive, or your toybag is too samey, too cumbersome, or too confiscated by airport security? Well good news, because rough body play is here. Learn to use the resources your chosen creator gave you for impact, restraint, struggling, and ordeals. From head to toes, we’ll show you how to use your body to craft a scene by blending punches, pressure points, kicks, and stomps. Things covered include how to hit, where to hit, when to stop and keep going….the who to hit will be up to you.
Presenter Bio
B_Profane has been part of the DMV BDSM Community for 20 years. In that time he has volunteered at a variety of events as staff, presented classes, and served as a demo top.

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

Mummification with Blackthorne
2026-06-16 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
In this class we will talk about safety precautions, materials, forms of mummification and sensory deprivation and some activities to enjoy while encased. The main material involved in the demo portion will be pallet wrap, but other forms and materials will be discussed and several examples will be available to see and feel.
Presenter Bio
Blackthorne (Stephen) has been involved in the DC scene since 1999 and has been involved with The Crucible since joining the public scene, and is now a manager and Board member for the organization. He has taught several classes for events such as Camp Crucible, TESFest, Floating World, and the Black Rose conventions, as well as for the Black Rose organization, BESS, Baltimore Playhouse, and The Crucible at Dungeon 101. He enjoys many kinks, mummification among them.

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

Flogging: An Impactful Art with Whittney
2026-06-09 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 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.
This 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.
Attendees 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.
Presenter Bio
Whittney 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.
Whittney 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!

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
2026-06-08 19:30 | Zoom, DC, United States
Please email info@br.org if you would like to attend.

BR Gateway - June 2026
2026-06-04 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Community Outreach: Kink and the LGBTQ+ Community: History and Active Allyship with Nijntje
2026-06-02 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
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 for 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)
Safe Space Q&A: I am comfortable answering ANY question. I answer inappropriate, uncomfortable, and “offensive” questions every day at work, and this is a safe space to ask things you may not want to ask a friend or community member who is queer. All questions are welcome and encouraged. 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 QINK DC organizer board since January 2025, and is passionate about queer and kinky liberation.

This is a community outreach event and attendance is free of charge to current members and folks newer to Black Rose.
To minimize disruption, there will be no admittance after 8:30.
This is not a play party. Do not attempt to engage in scenes or solicit others for play, except for labbing as part of a workshop-style class.
All ticket sales are at the door.
Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

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

Behind the Scenes: Creating Change as Volunteers with Meredith
2026-05-19 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
Our community runs on the power of volunteers. But how do you get excited to help when they’re asking you to clean play space equipment? This facilitated discussion explores the art of giving back, and how even the unglamorous tasks can be part of shaping our community’s future. Whether you’re new to the community and looking to get involved, or planning to launch your own passion project and looking for help, we’ll make sure your good intentions turn into tangible results.
Presenter Bio
Meredith has been doing kinky stuff for over 20 years. She identifies as queer, a masochist, an s-type, Leather, and an educator. She has been on staff for Black Rose since 2015 and is currently the director of the BR Gateway program.

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
