Black Rose

BR Gateway - November 2024
2024-10-31 19:45 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 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 Wide World of Emotional Masochism with Tom B
2024-10-29 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Have you ever seen a bottom fall to their knees blushing and squirming and found it amazingly hot? Have you watched a top reduce their bottom to tears with words alone, then seen them happily cuddled up together not long after? Have you ever wondered: what is it about playing with our emotions and our egos that is so hot and often so edgy?
In this class we will talk about why you may want to engage in this kind of play, discuss how to get started and what to watch out for, explain the differences between humiliation and degradation, and go over a wide range of ideas on how to start exploring this area of kink. Please come and share your own experiences and creative ideas as well!
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

Black Rose Munch
2024-10-29 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-10 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.

Black Rose Presents: Night of the Living Kink
2024-10-25 21:00 - 23:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Join us this month for Black Rose Presents: Night of the Living Kink
It’s time to find zombodie and pick each other’s BRAAAAAAAAIIIINS for scene ideas. Join Black Rose for the Night of the Living Kink, a night filled with zombies, ghouls, and all manner of the undead. But of corpse, the living are welcome, too.
Are you a fast or slow zombie? Bring your spookiest costumes and scenes, and a partner too, if they want to entrail along. We’re just dying to see you all there.
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. Bone appetit!
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
2024-10-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-26 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!

Torture/ Interrogation with Mister Chris
2024-10-22 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
What is your name? What is your Quest? What is your favorite color?
We have ways of making you talk.
Torture and Interrogation have many faces: polite interviews, fear play, targeted application of pain, threats and coercion, compromise, and punishment. What is most important for a powerful and successful scene is “What is the story?” you can both agree on. Without buy-in, it’s hard to keep a straight face while trying to enjoy this type of scene.
We’ll discuss how to set up your story, what you want the energy to be in your scene, how to use props and costume, setting up the long game, and some of the intense pre-negotiation needed, as well as the aftercare that can sometimes come as a surprise to partners.
With tips and focus areas for both tops and bottoms, this class is sure to get to the heart of the matter.
Presenter Bio
Mister Chris has been making knives for 28 years, and using them in BDSM since 2017. An experienced teacher of technical skills, he is the instructor at Blacksmith’s Guild of the Potomac, co-founded the non-profit Resilience Forge working with wounded veterans, and appeared twice on History Channel’s “Forged in Fire.”
Mister Chris lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with his spouse and dogs, and is multi-partnered. He is constantly expanding his play style to include managing high-risk techniques, total power exchange, and mindful kink practices. He is a BDSM Sadist, Leatherman, and evolving Master in power exchange relationships. He enjoys building toys and tools for BDSM friends and vends at the Leather Flea and Play event at The Crucible.
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

The Edge of Desire: Knife Play 101 with Jamie Joy
2024-10-15 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Come sharpen your skills in this edgy and seductive workshop on Knife Play for the bold and adventurous! From selecting the perfect blade to building a heart-pounding scene, this class promises to send shivers down your spine. Our skilled instructor will cover the essential principles of safety, consent, and effective communication, so that you can engage in this powerful form of sensation play with confidence and care. We will cover different types of knives, sensual and sadistic techniques, using knives for impact play, how to remove clothes with a knife, temperature play with knives, and knife fucking. Through explicit live demonstration, you will learn how to create a thrilling yet controlled experience for you and your partners. This class is open to all genders, sexualities, and experience levels. Come and play!
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

Board Meeting
2024-10-14 19:30 | Zoom, DC, United States
Please email info@br.org if you would like to attend.

Tickle SIG play party
2024-10-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-14 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.

BR Gateway - October 2024
2024-10-10 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Fire Play 101 - Fire Fundamentals with Caramel_Sutra
2024-10-08 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Fire Play can take many forms and shapes, but it all starts with the fundamentals. This class is intended as an introduction to fire play to learn the basic practical skills necessary to incorporate fire play in a risk-aware manner and navigate fire-based hazards. Various styles and application techniques will be shown to give a glimpse into the wide range of possibilities of fire play.
** This class will have live lit flames during the fire theory and demonstration of basic fire techniques portions of the class. Please come and join me as we take a look at fire play from the kindling up and we’ll discuss the following topics:

What is Fire Play?
How does Fire Work? Fire Theory and More
Fire Safety and First Aid Essentials
Negotiating for Fire Play for Tops and Bottoms
Determining A Fire Play Space
Fire Kit Essentials
Tips and Advice for Fire Bottoming
Basic Fire Techniques and Positions

Presenter Bio
Caramel_Sutra (He/Him) is a queer POC extrovert currently based in the DMV area. He takes inspiration from music and science with a heavy splash of sadism to create exciting and fun scenes. It’s been almost two decades since he found his home in the kink, alt lifestyle, and queer communities, and is showing no signs of slowing down. He finds joy in bringing people together and creating spaces through community organizing. Outside of the kink community, you can find him playing bass guitar, practicing acroyoga and circus arts, and lifting weights around to appease his inner himbo.
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: Vetting
2024-10-07 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 Vetting your Information Sources. There is so much information, online and off, about power exchange. How do you know what’s right, or what’s right for you? 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!

Build-A-Fear Workshop: Fear Play 101 with Alixzander
2024-10-01 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
This class explores how a player can effectively create situations and environments that elicit a fear response from their partner. Fear can be used independently as its own scene, or used as a tool within a scene to enhance the experience. In this interactive learning experience, participants will explore fear through the five senses. Throughout, participants will both learn tools to better utilize fear, as well as develop their own personal methods in producing a fear response. This class is hands-on, encouraging participants to dive into what makes them (or their partners) shudder with fear.
Presenter Bio
Alixzander has been described as the energizer bunny of the DMV BDSM Scene. He currently sits on the board of Black Rose, and serves as the Director of Education. He is also a manager at The Crucible, staff for both Camp Crucible and CrucibleCon, and is proud to be one of the event hosts of Queer Identifying N Kinky (QINK). Alixzander considers BDSM his art form, and he loves to create. As a fear player who plays on both sides of the slash, Alixzander enjoys bringing his nightmares to life.
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

Negotiations with MoProblems
2024-09-24 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
You don’t get what you don’t ask for. The first step in any amazing scene is a strong negotiation, but kinksters aren’t always using the same language, and it can be nerve wracking to ask for something new or risky. This class will cover how to establish boundaries, express desires, and ensure all parties’ needs are met through practical exercises and real-world scenarios.
We’ll approach negotiation with an emphasis on the importance of clear communication, consent, and mutual understanding. Desires and boundaries both have nuance, and we’ll tackle how to first understand what you want, and how to express that to others.
No conversation on negotiation is complete without addressing the psychology of power dynamics, the role of safewords, and the importance of aftercare; we’ll provide participants with the tools to create safe, consensual, and fulfilling scenes from the moment an idea pops into your head, until you’ve finished aftercare. The course will cover techniques for addressing unexpected situations, managing emotional responses, and maintaining a balance of power that respects all participants’ limits and desires
After this course you should be able to navigate even the most complex negotiations with confidence and empathy.
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

Black Rose Presents: Panties and Pajamas
2024-09-20 21:00 - 23:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Join us this month for Black Rose Presents: Panties and Pajamas
It’s time to slip into something a little more comfortable for Black Rose Presents: Panties and Pajamas. It’s time to pull out your silkiest jammies, fluffiest robes, and skimpiest negligees. To footie or not to footie? That is the question. All pajamas are welcome, although it may still be too hot for flannel. Join us for a fun evening of socializing and play, until you’re finally ready to go to bed. 😉
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.

Rubber Bands, Sting One and Sting Two with Shanghai
2024-09-17 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Rubber bands, friend or foe? Not just for the office anymore, rubber bands can offer a pinchy, stingy feeling or can pack a wallop that they won’t see coming. For over 10 years Shanghai has been teaching people how to pervert the lowly rubber band into something to be feared, revered, and steered clear of. And yet, they always come back for more! (This class has a hands-on component towards the end where attendees can make their rubber band toys with supplies I provide.)
Presenter Bio
Shanghai is a former DMV area local who grew up in the suburbs of the nation’s capital and now resides in the Tampa Bay, FL area after retiring from the corporate world in 2019. In 1999 she found out that there was a name for what she had been attracted to most of her life, that there were people with like minds and interests just waiting to teach her more, and that BSDM could be practiced in a loving and caring relationship. She finally burst onto the local Washington, DC scene in early 2000, quickly outgrew the idea that she was submissive, and embraced her true calling as a Top.
In her 20-plus years in the scene, Shanghai has presented and taught for The Crucible, Black Rose, Camp Crucible, and smaller more intimate groups on various topics that include foot worship, dungeon etiquette, single tail, rubber bands, and clothespins. Along with her husband, she has presented on more taboo subjects. Shanghai became the ‘Godmother’ of Camp Crucible’s Kidnapping Event when Frazier and Susan asked her to design and devise the event for the first camp in 2004. She is proud to have held the position of head of kidnapping until she hung up her boots to raise her family.
She served as Frazier’s right-hand and General Manager for many years at the Crucible location on Half Street and retired from the Board of Directors when she moved to Florida with K13, her husband and partner of 24 years, and their two spoiled rotten dogs.
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

VIRTUAL - Vetting (Community Outreach Class) with Alex McGeorge
2024-09-12 20:00 - 21:30 | Zoom, DC, United States
Class Description
Many of you asked for a virtual version of September 10th’s Vetting Class and we heard you! See the Zoom link below.
BDSM is impossible to do without risk. One of the key factors to consider is the person(s) you’re doing BDSM with. How do we figure out what risks come from the humans we do BDSM with? This class will cover vetting potential play partners for different scenarios and risk profiles. The goal is to guide attendees towards determining their personal list of essential questions to ask during vetting, how to analyze the information provided by a human sources (including themselves) and making decisions based on that information.
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.
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

Vetting (Community Outreach Class) with Alex McGeorge
2024-09-10 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
BDSM is impossible to do without risk. One of the key factors to consider is the person(s) you’re doing BDSM with. How do we figure out what risks come from the humans we do BDSM with? This class will cover vetting potential play partners for different scenarios and risk profiles. The goal is to guide attendees towards determining their personal list of essential questions to ask during vetting, how to analyze the information provided by a human sources (including themselves) and making decisions based on that information.
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.
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

BR Gateway - September 2024
2024-09-05 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

BDSM on the Autism Spectrum with Akasha Eden
2024-09-03 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
