Black Rose

Tiny Terrors: Getting BIG Sensations from Small Needles!
2023-08-15 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
There is a trend in the sharps community to always push towards larger gauges and lots of them (Willow & Marti do love a good 8g hook!) but this approach can lack nuance.
Willow will cover considerations for using short and more flexible hypodermic needles and lancets. There will be some discussion of why and how you might choose to play with little pricks, plus a thorough demo, to really drive the point home.
Pain is inevitable, but suffering requires a lot less steel than you might imagine. With thoughtful placement and vicious intent, the masochists in your life will never underestimate a 30g again!
Presenter Bio
Marti & Willow are a pair of queer, sadomasochistic switches with a penchant for gleeful scenes which will make your toes curl! With over two decades of combined expertise, they make a formidable team specializing in rope, sharps, and gross play.
Marti has been an organizer, volunteer, and presenter all her kink life. Masochism is her love language and she is her own biggest sadist. “No Thank You” usually means you are on the right path!
Willow has garnered an international following with his approachable, engaging, and always entertaining teaching style. Kink is a core part of who he is and what he does, followed closely by ethical sluttery and a love of learning.
As a medical professional and professional pervert, they can certainly say: one person’s torture, is another person’s Tuesday.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will be required.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

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
2023-08-14 18:30 - 21:00
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. 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.
You are free to arrive anytime after 6:30. Before the discussion starts, there will be a chance to mingle and eat dinner. Please bring your own food or snacks if you want. Discussion will begin at 7:00.
For this event, we will be hosting in our home in Arlington, specifically North Highland, roughly 10 minutes from Courthouse Metro. Parking is abundant but fills quickly in the evening. We will give the address to those who email ds@br.org. You must be vaccinated against COVID-19, but we will not make you show your vaccine card.

Board Meeting
2023-08-10 19:30, 2023-07-13 19:30, 2023-06-08 19:30
Please email info@br.org if you would like to attend.

Got Consent?
2023-08-08 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Join this interactive discussion to talk about consent. We’ll go over best practices for getting consent for kink, negotiation tips, and red flags to watch out for. We’ll also explain how to get consent for kink using Explicit Prior Permission (EPP), the new legal framework that NCSF helped create in the revised Model Penal Code on Sexual Assault. We’ll also talk about the liability risks involved in consent incidents, and why groups need policies & procedures to handle reports.
Presenter Bio
The NCSF is committed to creating a political, legal and social environment in the US that advances equal rights for consenting adults who engage in alternative sexual and relationship expressions. The NCSF aims to advance the rights of, and advocate for consenting adults in the BDSM-Leather-Fetish, Swing, and Polyamory Communities. We pursue our vision through direct services, education, advocacy, and outreach, in conjunction with our partners, to directly benefit these communities.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will be required.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

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 2023
2023-08-03 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. Vaccination cards are REQUIRED and masks are strongly encouraged.

BR Gateway tickets are no longer available through Eventbrite. Sales are only at the door. Dungeon 101 tickets are only available at the door.
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.

Annual Meeting
2023-08-01 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, via Zoom. Due to scheduling issue this year’s annual meeting will be via Zoom. 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

BR Presents: Lost in (Sub) Space
2023-07-28 21:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Join us for the Black Rose Social, held at The Crucible. On BR Social nights, The Crucible will admit BR members at the same rate as Crucible members ($25 members/$35 guests).
Step into a realm where stars twinkle, planets align, and galaxies come alive at our spectacular Outer Space Party! Embark on an interstellar voyage with us where out-of-this-world attire and zero-gravity moves collide, as we play among the stars.
Show us your Galaxy Girl and Buzz Lightyear looks. Bring your pulsing tentacle toys and enjoy getting so floaty you drift into [top|sub] space.
This is an 18+ event! There will be non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Doors open at 9PM.
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!
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination is required.

NaCK
2023-07-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-06-22 18:30 - 20:00
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!

Wax Play 101 with Carmen Monoxide
2023-07-25 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Part temperature play, part work of art, wax play is as simple as it is sexy. We will cover prepping your partner and play space, candle selection, temperature and splatter control, and how wax can run the gamut from sensual to a form of sadistic bondage. And don’t think the scene is over when you run out of candles; taking the wax off can be just as fun as putting it on! See all this and more demonstrated on a model.
Presenter Bio
A former teacher with a lifelong passion for the bizarre and filthy, Carmen Monoxide (she/her) also works as a kink professional, event organizer, sex educator, and relationship coach. She has presented for small, medium, and large events across the United States (and a couple places in Canada). 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 AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
Proof of Vaccination will be required.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

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

Make Me: Consensual Bratting
2023-07-18 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Are you intrigued by the world of bratting and interested in exploring this dynamic within your BDSM relationships? Join us for an empowering and informative journey into the art of consensual bratting. This class is designed to address the stigmas surrounding bratting, provide essential negotiation skills for brat scenes, and guide participants on how to engage in consensual bratting experiences.
Presenter Bio
Vegan rob and alice are a M/S couple from the DMV with over a decade of combined experience in BDSM and power exchange relationships.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
Proof of Vaccination will be required.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

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

Flogging with Ian and Monique
2023-07-11 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Please join us July 11th from 7:30pm ET to 10:00 PM ET for the Black Rose’s Tuesday Education Series: Flogging with Ian
Class Description
Flogging can be anything from a soft and sensual experience that leaves you melted and relaxed to a punishing impact scene that can leave marks that last for days. Come on out and learn how to create the flogging scene you desire. Learn the difference between Thud and Sting; which you prefer, and which floggers can deliver which type of sensation. In this presentation, Ian will talk about getting the most out of your floggers, the care and feeding of your floggers, as well as basic techniques and tips to maximize the impact (pun intended) out of your scene. Ian is happy to show his collection of floggers, let you have a taste of what flogging feels like, and walk you through how to throw a flogger. If time permits, he can also show you how to make your own!You are welcome to bring your own flogger to practice with.
Presenter Bio
Ian began dipping his toe in the local DC kink scene over 10 years ago, and is now a Black Rose President and Emeritus Board Member. Flogging is one of his great kinky passions and he is looking forward to sharing his experience with the class.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
Proof of Vaccination will be required.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

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
2023-07-10 18:30 - 21:00
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.
You are free to arrive anytime after 6:30. Before the discussion starts, there will be a chance to mingle and eat dinner. Please bring your own food or snacks if you want. Discussion will begin at 7:00.
For this event, we will be hosting in our home in Arlington, specifically North Highland, roughly 10 minutes from Courthouse Metro. Parking is abundant but fills quickly in the evening. We will give the address to those who email ds@br.org. You must be vaccinated against COVID-19, but we will not make you show your vaccine card.

BR Gateway - July 2023
2023-07-06 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. Proof of primary vaccination status is REQUIRED and masks are strongly encouraged (this is current in 2023).

BR Gateway entry is no longer available through Eventbrite, but 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.

NO CLASS
2023-07-04 00:00
There will be no class tonight due to July 4.

BR Social: School’s Out!
2023-06-30 21:00
Join us for the Black Rose Social, held at The Crucible. On BR Social nights, The Crucible will admit BR members at the same rate as Crucible members ($25 members/$35 guests).
Schools are closed and it’s getting hot outside.
Let’s see how many school dress codes we can violate and how many corporal punishments we can talk our tops into.
Enjoy delicious treats … and the provided snacks.
Come play with all your naughty summer attire and toys for this party.
Join us at 9pm for socialization and light refreshments. Open play starts whenever and lasts until the doors close. Please note this event is for 18+.
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination required. Masks strongly encouraged.

Pressure Points: Mapping Your Pleasure/ Mapping Your Pain with Willow
2023-06-27 19:30 - 22:00
Please join us June 27th from 7:30pm ET to 10:00 PM ET for the Black Rose’s Tuesday Education Series: Pressure Points: Mapping Your Pleasure/Mapping Your Pain
Class Description
Mapping Your Pleasure / Mapping Your Pain
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!

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
Proof of Vaccination will be required.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

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 CLASS
2023-06-20 00:00
There will be no class tonight due to Fusion.

Electro: The Magic of the Violet Wand with Dara
2023-06-13 19:30 - 22:00
Please join us on June 13th from 7:30pm ET to 10:00 PM ET for the Black Rose’s Tuesday Education Series: Class: Electro: The Magic of the Violet Wand with Dara
Class Description
Sparks fly in this class targeted mostly at beginners to electro play. It ain’t just about glass on your ass! Centering around safety and technique, the focus will be on using the violet wand and stretching the imagination with demonstrations of the wand’s wide variety of sensations from the sensual to the sadistic.
Presenter Bio
Dara, the Electro Khaleesi, is a sensual sadist, Domme, and a little. She has been in the BDSM lifestyle for 20 years and her specialty is sensual and sadistic electro play, but works within a variety of kinks and fetishes. A member of the International Violet Wand Guild with over 8 years’ experience with the intensities and variations of electro play, Dara offers private electro sessions and lessons out of her home, and demos at parties and kink events in the DC metro area. To her, electro is not just a kink, it is a performance. She is co-host of Pink Kink, the podcast where we talk about the pretty, twisted side of kink. She also hosts Little and Pet parties for her local littles group at her home with her Daddy/husband.
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON.. TICKETS ARE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

Proof of Vaccination will be required. Masks are strongly encouraged.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

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 - June 2023
2023-06-08 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Due to circumstances beyond Black Rose’s control, the BR Gateway program scheduled for June 8 has been cancelled. We will resume our normal schedule of BR Gateway presentations in July.
Everything below is for archive purposes only.

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. Proof of primary vaccination status is REQUIRED and masks are strongly encouraged (this is current in 2023).

BR Gateway entry is no longer available through Eventbrite, but 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.

How to Host an Orgy with WhosThatBear
2023-06-06 19:30 - 22:00
Please join us June 6th from 7:30pm ET to 10:00 PM ET for the Black Rose’s Tuesday Education Series: How To Host an Orgy with WhosThatBear
Class Description
How much lube do I buy? Where do people park? Should I serve quiche? If attending a sex party is scary, hosting one can be downright terrifying! Come learn and exchange some tips, tricks, and talents that will make your next naked lunch one for the ages! We’ll cover the who, how, and why of making sex parties safer, fun-er, and exciting-erer! This is a Slutty Socratic Method workshop, so be prepared to trade tips, share thoughts, and ask questions at your comfort level!
Presenter Bio
“WhosThatBear” is an intellectually curious kinkster who’s perpetually excited for whatever is around the next bend. He thrives in an environment where authenticity comes first and folks work as hard at taking care of themselves as they do everyone around them. Safe comes before sexy, in the dictionary and life. He’s been an event host for over a decade as of 2023 and learned along the way that if you start with kindness and inclusivity; the rest falls into place. An engineer and former improv comedian; he fucks with electricity, unreasonably powerful vibrators, impact, wax, creative predicaments, and excellent communication skills.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
Proof of Vaccination will be required.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

Presale tickets are available for purchase on our website

Please note: we CANNOT email your ticket if you use Yahoo or AOL email (they bounce.) Please use a different email to purchase your tickets! More info: https://br.org/not-receiving-email-from-br/

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

Gateway is NEXT Week
2023-06-01 00:00
Please see next Tuesday for information about the June Gateway class!
