Tickle SIG play party
2024-06-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-10 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.

Board Meeting
2024-06-10 19:30, 2024-07-08 19:30, 2024-08-12 19:30 | Zoom, DC, United States
Please email info@br.org if you would like to attend.

Black Rose Munch
2024-06-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-06-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-13 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.

Pressure Points: Mapping Your Pleasure/Mapping Your Pain with Willow&Whittney
2024-06-11 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
In the movie, Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex …, a new husband complains to a friend that his wife is frigid. The friend asks the husband if he knows where her erogenous zones are. The husband’s reply, “Yes. Her father gave me a map!” Few of us have such accommodating in-laws, but with some time and a sense of adventure, you can map your own partner’s pleasure and pain spots. This playshop begins with an introduction to therapeutic trigger points and how to exploit them. Throughout the course, we will take a head-to-toe inventory and practice finding and manipulating these spots. Participants will walk away wearing a map for later kinky fun!
Presenter Bio

Willow 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! 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!

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

NO MUNCH - Fusion
2024-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

NO CLASS - Fusion
2024-06-18 20:00 - 21:30 | DC

Black Rose Presents: Cool for the Summer
2024-06-21 21:00 - 23:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Want to beat the heat? Come and join in the fun in the sun for Black Rose Presents: Cool For The Summer!
Who says it can’t snow in June? Not us! Chill out with friends old and new with Black Rose for a fun and unique evening of snowflakes and winter thrills right in the heart of summer!
Will you be an Ice Queen, a scary Yeti, or a Snow Princess? Let’s start an avalanche of fun and slay in our sleighs!
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. Yummy!
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.

Get Your Body Ready for Rope: Body Awareness & Injury Prevention for Both Sides of the Slash with Abundant Mischief
2024-06-25 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Does your body ever feel grumpy the day after doing rope, but you don’t know why? Do you aspire to do more physically challenging rope, but are not sure how to get there? This class will draw upon techniques from sports medicine, dance, and circus arts to provide simple exercises for deepening your body awareness and learning how to protect your body from injuries while tying or being tied. This class will include: A simple full-body warm-up that can also be used prior to play or other physical activities Exercises for improving your awareness of how your body feels in a particular moment or position Tips for improving your awareness of where your body is in a particular space, and how to stay alert to potential nearby obstacles or hazards Joint stability exercises for active bottoming Functional movement tips for avoiding stressing out your joints while topping
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.

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

New and Curious Kinksters
2024-06-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-25 18:30 - 20:00 | DC
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!

NO D/s SIG IN JULY
2024-07-01 18:30 | DC

NO MUNCH - Independence Day
2024-07-02 18:30 - 20:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

NO CLASS - Independence Day
2024-07-02 20:00 - 21:30 | DC

Playing with Deaf People with Meredith
2024-07-09 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Have you ever wanted to play with a deaf person, but been uncertain how to get started? Regardless of what type of play you’re looking for, there are plenty of techniques you can apply to make it go more easily. Learn basics about deaf culture, methods for communication, tips for playing safely, and some relevant signs. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions. This class will have an ASL interpreter.
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.

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 - July 2024
2024-07-11 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.

The Ins and Outs of Strap-On Sex with Jamie Joy
2024-07-16 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Grab your harness and get ready to learn the ins and outs of strap-on sex! Whether you are just getting started or have been strapping for years, this space is for you. Topics will include: picking the right harness and toy, communication, positions for giver & receiver, toy additions, g-spot and p-spot techniques, and more! You will walk away feeling prepared and confident to harness the power of your strap.
Presenter Bio

Jamie Joy (they/them) is a queer trans Jewish sex educator and hungry slut for freaky fantasies and kinky perversions. Their life and work is committed to spreading joy, pleasure, and consent through community organizing. As a triple fire sign Sagittarius, Jamie Joy is passionate about dancing while eating, playing sadistically with flaming floggers, and teaching people about the wonders of anal fisting. They are always excited to connect with new friends; you can find them on Instagram @badjewboy or email them at jamiejoyeducation@gmail.com.

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

Blow Jobs 101 with MoProblems
2024-07-23 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
From anniversary presents to strangers in airport bathrooms, Blowjobs are a ubiquitous part of our sexual culture, and frankly can be fun to give and receive, but most of us never get any instruction on how to best suck dick, or what to do with our hands.This class is intended to review the basics of providing or receiving fellatio, and create a space for the sharing of best practices on how to pleasure partners with penises.
We’ll go over the art of giving a blowjob, starting before anything is ever in a mouth to how to know if you’ve finished. As penis are as diverse as those of us who have them, we’ll go over factors that can impact pleasure for both giver and receiver, including basic anatomy of a penis. We’ll also go over communication before during and after a blowjob so you can continue to improve your skills as an oral top or bottom.
No supplies are needed for this class, but feel free to bring your favorite phallus or phallic objects to practice on. This is not a deepthroating class, so no need to break out the bananas or eggplants, though they’re always welcome. Whether you’re a cocksucker extraordinaire or have just recently been a little curious about penises, this class aims to provide you with something new. All skill levels, experiences, and anatomies are welcome.
Presenter Bio

Mo or @MoProblems (any/all) is a queer genderfluid kinkster entering a second year in the local DC scene. Mo has been exploring what it means to exist on both sides of the slash. A frequent student of Black Rose, Mo is a new presenter with a decade of experience as a trainer and coach, and nearly 20 years of experience with both sides of a blowjob.

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

Artistic Wax Play with Skeleton_Bitch
2024-07-30 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Known for being an agent of sensuality and sometimes sadistic fun, wax play can also be an avenue for incorporating artistic expression into your scene. Whether you want to give someone wings, turn them into a lava lamp, or make the rainbow drip on someone’s curves; there are many possibilities for turning someone into an art piece while giving them lovely sensations.
This class will cover:

Some sources of artistic inspiration
Some quick color theory to create eye-catching wax play
What kind of wax works best for what effects
How to use different body parts and positions to achieve different visual effects
Different types of materials that can be incorporated

Different types of artistic wax play will be demonstrated on a demo bottom to show you how you bring forth your inner artist while leading a scene.
We recommend that participants have attended or watched a Wax Play 101 class or demo, or read this Introduction to Wax Play guide by ONYX in preparation for this class.
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

BR Gateway - August 2024
2024-08-01 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Annual Meeting
2024-08-06 20:00 - 21:30 | Zoom, DC, United States
Description
Our Annual “Year In Review and What’s Ahead” plus special awards will be held from 8:00 to 9:30. This event is free for members.

CURRENT MEMBERS ONLY, MEMBERSHIP VERIFIED

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
