Black Rose

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

BR Gateway - September 2025
2025-09-04 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.

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

Black Rose Munch
2025-09-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-29 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-15 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.

Genderfuckery - Gender that Fucks! with Alixander
2025-08-26 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
We express our genders (or lack thereof) in many ways. However, it can feel dysphoric when our inner vision of our gender expression feels incongruous with our outer physical execution. This class is intended to help you get in touch with your body, and explore ways to bring your physicality more in line with the way you want to express your gender. We will be discussing how society’s expectations of gender expression play a role in how one’s physicality is perceived, and how someone can use these often restrictive expectations to their advantage when trying to match their physicality to their gender presentation. This class is a combination of discussion and accessible exercises, and designed to be a safer space to explore and have fun with your body and gender expression.
Presenter Bio
Devious & Delightful, Vibrant & Violent. Alixzander is a sadomasochistic switch, with a penchant for the dark, wild, and insane. They enjoy sensory deprivation, putting cocks in their mouth, needles to the head, having fun things put in them, electrocuting boys, and much much more.
Alixzander is one of the hosts of Queer Identifying n Kinky (QINK) and Crucible Rendezvous, which are monthly parties held at The Crucible. They are the former Education Director of Black Rose, and is currently on staff for Camp Crucible, Cruciblecon, Fornucopia, Femme Fatale Co., LOBO, TES Fest, and CLAW.
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: This Is The Black Rose
2025-08-22 21:00 - 23:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Join us this month for Black Rose Presents: This Is The Black Rose
Welcome to The Black Rose. Join us in celebrating our rich history of BDSM in DC.
Come socialize, play and explore the memorabilia room. Enjoy our Black Cherry Mocktail. And of course, there will be roses. (Watch out for the thorns)
The theme is all black, and while not mandatory we encourage everyone to participate.

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
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-24 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!

Learning to love latex with Iana and Shutterdoll
2025-08-19 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Since the 19th century the allure of the look and feel of latex has been captivating fetishists and fashionistas around the world. Latex is used in everything from dark fetish porn to high class outfits on the red carpet. It is a material that has a unique look and feel that appeals to people for many reasons.
Come visit us while we discuss everything shiny. In this class we will cover why people are interested in latex and rubber. How to play with it and look good in regardless of gender expression or body type. Discuss different kinds of latex and gear. Give tips on where to find pieces. And information on cleaning and maintenance. If you have been wearing it for years or are just curious where all of the interest comes from this class should cover all aspects of the fashion.
Allergy note: There will be people wearing latex, please be aware of this if you do have a severe allergy to it.
Presenter Bio
Tom has been around the DC kink community for over 20 years. He is a Black Rose Emeritus Board Member, Crucible manager, and event photographer. You will just as likely find him working behind a desk as you will find him lovingly hurting friends. He was born and raised in the Northern VA area and currently lives with his wonderful wife, multiple kittens and an older pupper. Always there is far too much to do and too little time to do it.
Humiliation and power exchange were the catalysts which got him into the BDSM community in the first place. From some very confusing teen years, into realizing he greatly wanted to actually engage in this kind of thing, it was always there as part of what he wanted to do. Tom loves to put on his ‘helpful’ hat and give useful or “useful” ideas to those that want to play with these sorts of things.
His other passion is photography. If there is a camera allowed, you will almost always find Tom behind the lens. Going by the name ShutterDoll, he loves to be able to capture a moment, a memory, or just an excellent whip strike.
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: Bratting in Power Exchange
2025-08-18 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 Bratting in Power Exchange Relationships. Bratting can be a controversial topic, but it holds an important place in D/s. Often, bratting is a way for submissive people to communicate needs and desires, and some people make this an explicit part of their dynamic. 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!

Transforming your Face: Makeup for All Expressions with Bex
2025-08-12 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Purpose: give basics of masculinizing, feminizing, drag, glam, and natural makeup (basically the gamut) for folks of different expressions, keeping in mind how to work with different skin tones, facial features and structures
Class will start with a discussion of makeup and who it is for (spoiler: everyone)
Brands and budgets: do they matter?
Favorite drugstore brands: Elf, Wet n’Wild, Nyx, Colourpop
Favorite mid-range brands: Juvia’s Place
Favorite luxury brands: Anastasia Beverly Hills, Sugarpill (drag), Nars
Super expensive brands (listen… if you can…): Natasha Deanna, Pat McGrath
TJ Maxx and Marshalls are your friends!
The face
Prepping the base: primer/moisturizer, foundation, concealer
Different types of foundation and concealer (matte, dewy, full coverage, medium/light coverage)
Discussion of undertones and shade matching
Contouring: feminizing vs. masculinizing facial structure
Blush, bronzer, contour: what’s the difference? Do you need all three?
Highlighter
The eyes and brows
Brows and facial hair: masculinizing vs. feminizing
Eyeshadow: the basics of a halo eye, smokey eye, cut crease
Feminizing vs. masculinizing eyeshadow
Lashes! Falsies vs. mascara
Lips!
Overlining vs. underlining
Natural vs. bold colors
Concluding discussion
Materials people should bring:
Their own shade of appropriate foundations/concealers
Their own brushes (big, small, anything you have)
Their favorite eyeshadow palette
Mascara
A lipstick they like
Materials I will bring:
Eyeshadow palettes, individual eyeshadows, and brushes (happy to share/demonstrate)
Basic universal contour palette (happy to share)
My own primer, foundation, and concealer (not going to be shade appropriate for everyone)
My own mascara (don’t share mascara, folks)
Presenter Bio
Bex (or Bex the Bastard) is a 23 year old twink with tits with four years of experience as a working makeup artist and too many years of experience as a genderqueer kinky disaster. With four years of adolescent sexual health education and kink outreach on college campuses under their belt, Bex is passionate about educating with a smile and a stupid pun.
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

Tickle SIG play party
2025-08-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-12 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.

BR GATEWAY IS A WEEK EARLIER
2025-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 | DC
Black Rose Gateway is held on the Thursday before the first Friday of each month.
While today may be the first Thursday, tomorrow is the SECOND Friday.
Look a week back and you will find the event for this month.

Annual Meeting
2025-08-05 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, 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

D/s moved to August 18
2025-08-04 08:00 - 17:00 | DC
D/s has been moved this month. See you in two weeks!

BR Gateway - August 2025
2025-07-31 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Anxiety and Kink: Navigating Community, Scenes, and Relationships with AJ Renard
2025-07-29 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Many people struggle with anxiety— from nagging, anxious thoughts to full-blown panic attacks, and sometimes it feels like it can pop up out of nowhere. This class delves into how to navigate kink (whether it be events, play, or a power exchange dynamic) with anxiety. We will discuss how it might show up or be triggered within certain situations, as well as strategies for handling those scenarios, ways PE dynamics can help create structure to manage anxiety, and grounding tricks you can use anywhere.
Presenter Bio
AJ 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 is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and has a deep passion for teaching about the intersection of BDSM and mental health. She finds her happy place when there is rope, electricity, knives, boots, fear, and a lot of crying involved.
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. Additionally she often teaches about BDSM in non-kink spaces, hoping to de-stigmatize kink for therapists and medical professionals. She also loves demo bottoming for Violet Wand demos, and things that make her shy in front of groups of people.
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

Kinking with Chronic Illness 101 with AbundantMischief
2025-07-22 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
This class covers adaptive strategies, tips and tricks for playing while managing a chronic illness on both sides of the slash. Learn how to modify your scene ideas and favorite kinks to create fun, feasible play possibilities, as well as considerations for aftercare. Explore helpful questions to ask when negotiating play, both as a top and a bottom with chronic illness, as well as when negotiating with someone who may have a chronic illness, plus options for navigating disclosure of a chronic illness to potential play partners.
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

BDSM on the Autism Spectrum with Akasha Eden
2025-07-15 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Exploring BDSM as a person with autism, or in relationship/dynamic with people with autism. Smartphones can be useful for interactive activities.
Presenter Bio
Akasha is an avid reader, author, corporate finance and legal professional, book club leader and advocate for the following: social justice and equity in cannabis in both a sociopolitical and criminal justice context, LGBTQIAA+ rights and representation, BIPOC liberation and the need for accomplices and allies, as well as womanism and intersectionality in the bell hooks, Vi Johnson and Kimberlé Crenshaw traditions. Having been in the kink community for 12 years, her experiences span the United States, France, Korea, Japan and the United Kingdom, with her home scene being NYC. Her kink experiences include: educating on neurodiversity and spirituality in the kink community, transitioning in and out of dynamics, preservation of Leather/kink culture and other topics, authoring books like Diary of a Leather rope bunny and The Dance of Shadows, presenting and moderating at conferences, leading the TNG Long Island chapter, being a member of MAsT Metro NY and ONYX Pearls New York/Northeast and mentoring those new to her home kink community.
As a Black, first-gen college student who now possesses several advanced degrees, sits on several boards and is an attorney featured in a vanilla documentary, Akasha’s mission within the community and outside of it is to educate and serve as an example of eternal studenthood, continual improvement, and a model of servant-leadership.
Social Media: Instagram: akashic_eden Fetlife – akashic_eden
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 2025
2025-07-10 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Playing with Deaf People with Meredith
2025-07-08 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
