Black Rose

D/s Discussion Group: Modifying D/s when things comes up
2024-11-04 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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 Modifying D/s When Things Come Up. Things happen in life, and sometimes relationships have to evolve. How do we manage this and keep everyone as comfortable and safe as possible? 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!

Black Rose Munch
2024-11-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-11-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-11-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-11-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-12-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-12-17 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.

Creating Intimacy and Connection within a Rope Scene with Sam
2024-11-05 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
So you know how to tie a single column, maybe you can even throw on a harness… but past patterns and knots, there is a lovely person at the end of our ropes…
so how do we go from just using our technical skills, to creating a real connection with the person you’re tying? Whether you’re new, experienced, tying someone for the first time or with your established rope partner, this class will show you ways and concepts to create impactful intimacy in your rope scenes and beyond.
Rope is the conduit, connection is the goal.
Purpose: Teaching skills & concepts to Rope tops & switches on how to create connection in and out of a rope scene.
Structure will be a mix of lecture, Demoing, and some exercises for participants.
I would recommend folks bring at least 1-2 hanks of rope, and shears/cutting device.
Skill level: Any, preferably at least comfortable tying a single column of their choice.
Presenter Bio
Sam (they/them) is a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent, rope-obsessed goblin with a great love for movement, all things touch, and learning the what/why/how of connection between beings. Basically, an intimacy slut. They’ve been a rope bottom for 7 years, switch/self-tier/Top for 2 years, and a kinkster longer than that.
As a certified Professional Cuddler, they are passionate about touch rooted in consent and pleasure, and will scream from the rooftops about how connection is vital to healing and living a joyful life.
This goblin helps perpetuate the rope bottom to self tier to Top pipeline and is proud of it.
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 IS A WEEK EARLIER
2024-11-07 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.

Tickle SIG play party
2024-11-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-14 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.

Board Meeting
2024-11-11 19:30, 2024-12-09 19:30 | Zoom, DC, United States
Please email info@br.org if you would like to attend.

Delicious Deprivation with TouchDeep and HeartBound
2024-11-12 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Sensory deprivation is hot and powerful! This hands-on workshop is an excursion into using deprivation of sight, hearing, speech, and touch to create deep, intense experiences. We’ll go from beginning to advanced level with tools and techniques that Integrate into all aspects of kink. There are lots of opportunities throughout the workshop to get actual experience.
Presenter Bio
TouchDeep and HeartBound have brought their highly-engaging, authentic style of presenting to dozens of events across the country. Their classes are about creating deep human connection, sensual touch, and exploring the sacred sexual completeness of the body/mind/spirit relationship (but without all of that “woo” talk!), in the context of kink and BDSM.
They lead practical, energetic, “try-it-now” classes, that are often full-immersion, dynamic, hands-on experiences! All are hot, fun, and intense.
You’ll be delighted by their pretense-free, down-to-earth, classes that are superbly organized and fully researched. They love what they do (and each other: they’re lifetime-committed polyamorous partners), and it shows in every way. Participants love their unique approach to presenting!
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

Fantasies Realized: The Art of Role Playing in Kink Content with Alisa Millard
2024-11-19 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Ready to dive into your wildest fantasies? Join us for a playful and immersive workshop designed to help you bring your erotic role-play scenes to life! Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced player, this class will guide you through exploring fantasies, building characters, and staying in the moment.
We’ll kick things off with a fun embodiment exercise to get you moving, then dive into the juicy stuff—how to talk about your fantasies, negotiate scenes, and use breathwork and rituals to fully embody your character. Plus, you’ll get tips on how to stay in the zone and navigate any slip-ups.
We’ll also cover the essentials of consent, boundaries, and aftercare to make sure your play is safe, sexy, and satisfying. By the end, you’ll feel empowered to create hotter, more connected role-play experiences.
Duration: 75 minutes
Who Should Attend: Kinksters of all levels
Presenter Bio
Alisa is a Somatica trained sex and relationship coach and the founder of Intimacy Illumination. With a passion for de-shamifying sexual and relationship experiences, Alisa specializes in helping individuals and couples deepen their connections, enhance communication, and explore their desires in a judgment-free environment. As an active member of both the kink and LGBTQIA communities, Alisa brings a unique, inclusive perspective to her work, ensuring that all clients feel seen, respected, and empowered in their journey toward deeper intimacy and self-awareness.
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: Boots and Boots and Boots
2024-11-22 21:00 - 23:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Join us this month for Black Rose Presents: Boots and Boots and Boots
What is it about boots that is just so inherently sexy? They have so many purposes: kicking, stomping, licking, humping, humiliating. And that’s not even including the boots themselves, whether they be leather or PVC, flat or high-heeled, clean or oh so dirty. The options are endless.
Join Black Rose as we celebrate everything boots. Whether you are into leather boots, work boots, or over the knee boots with a stiletto heel, we want to see what kind of boots do it for you. We’ll even have a bootblack present to make sure your boots are in tip-top shape!
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.

Your PhD in Understanding Submissives with Undergroundsea
2024-11-26 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Take away models and terminology that will help you understand, negotiate, and (for s-types) explain your brand of submission. Learn about (a) 6 types of masochism, (b) 3 core languages of D/s, (c) 5 need centers of submissives, (d) 9 motivation types of service submissives, and (e) 2 distinct types of humiliation play. This class brings together highlights of multiple classes to give a broader picture of how submissives are wired. It often prompts breakthrough discussions for attendees.
Helpful to

Dominants who wish for a broader understanding of submissives
Submissives who wish to learn models and terminology to examine and articulate their submission

Presenter Bio
Undergroundsea has been in kink for 20+ years. He presents nationally to help people understand kink, especially submission.

He serves on Advisory Board for DomCon BDSM weekend conventions. He previously wrote BDSM columns, represented BDSM on college campuses and mainstream forums, and chaired Austin TNG.

He splits time between Austin and DC. He performed with a DC kinky burlesque/comedy troupe. He helped keep Austin weird by arranging fetish nights where he wrote, performed in, and picked music for fetish shows. BDSM influences his artistic expression in the form of fetish photography, DJing music, dance, writings, and kinky stand-up comedy.
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: Trust in Power Exchange
2024-12-02 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 Trust in Power Exchange Relationships. D/s and power exchange involve a great risk of emotional harm, and so there must be considerable trust between partners in a these relationships. 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!

Mummification with Blackthorne
2024-12-03 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
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.
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 - December 2024
2024-12-05 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.

Bondage on a Budget (Community Outreach Class) with Doña NyteMare
2024-12-10 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Starting out into this wonderful world of kink doesn’t have to cost you an arm and leg. I will show you some creative and inexpensive ways to enjoy kink and not break the bank.
Presenter Bio
I have been active in the kink community since 1998, beginning as a submissive and now as a dominant. I am the happy owner of my boy Len for the past 8 years and enjoy sharing my knowledge with others.

As a Community Outreach event, this class is free.

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 Fuck-Ups: How They Happen and How to Move Past Them with Carmen Monoxide
2024-12-17 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
No one is perfect, and everyone is bound to screw up in some capacity over time. Preventing problems before they happen is great, but how you respond to a scene gone sideways or making a mistake is equally important, with big repercussions for everyone involved. This class utilizes discussion and case study-style re-enactments to break down common errors and best practices for players. This class features discussion of consent violations, abuse, and assault as an integral part of the educational content. A TW will be provided at the beginning of class.

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

NO MUNCH - Christmas Eve
2024-12-24 18:30 - 20:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

NO CLASS - Christmas Eve
2024-12-24 20:00 - 21:30 | DC

Black Rose Presents: Onesies and Chill
2024-12-27 21:00 - 23:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Join us this month for Black Rose Presents: Onesies and Chill
The new year will be upon us soon, so let’s say a fond farewell to 2024 while keeping it cozy. Are you tired of holiday obligations? Do you want to try to squeeze in a few more scenes this year? Did you just meet someone at a holiday party and want to see them again right away? Whatever your motivation (or lack thereof), we’d love for you to come chill with us.
All onesies (kigus, fun patterns, rompers, baby, whatever!) and other cozy clothes are encouraged, but as always, not required. We’d love to see you all one more time this year!
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 MUNCH - New Year's Eve
2024-12-31 18:30 - 20:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

NO CLASS - New Year's Eve
2024-12-31 20:00 - 21:30 | DC

BR Gateway - January 2025
2025-01-02 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

D/s Discussion Group: Multiple Partners in Power Exchange
2025-01-06 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 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!
