Annual Meeting
2026-09-08 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Tickle SIG play party
2026-09-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-10 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-14 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
2026-09-14 19:30, 2026-10-12 19:30, 2026-11-09 19:30 | Zoom, DC, United States
Please email info@br.org if you would like to attend.

Black Rose Munch
2026-09-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-29 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-11-03 18:30 - 20:00 and 5 more dates | 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.

Rage, Anger Based Scenes and Ordeals: Working with Rage and Anger with MonsingorX
2026-09-15 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
This class will discuss a variety of ways to play with rage to a positive result with a touch on spiritual elements, and various pitfalls and concerns. The class will include examples of multiple ordeals, risks and various methods for dealing with anger in scene.
Presenter Bio
MonsignorX has been involved in BDSM for over 20 years primarily, but not exclusively, in submissive roles. He tends to be very philosophical in nature and teaches as much to learn from those who attend as to lecture. Over the years, he has taught a number of male submissive oriented classes such as: THE GENTLEMAN SURRENDERS TO THE LADY, Spiritual Archetypes for Submissive Men, and Rage, Strength and Spirituality. He believes strongly that submission is a form of power and in all sides of a relationship having boundaries and power.

To minimize disruption, there will be no admittance after 8:30.
This is not a play party. Do not attempt to engage in scenes or solicit others for play, except for labbing as part of a workshop-style class.
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.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

I Want To, But I Can’t with Meredith
2026-09-22 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.

Class Description
It’s easy to get frustrated when our desires don’t align with our physical or mental capacity. Submissives may long to endure more pain or provide specific acts of service, dominants may want to top at a certain intensity level or engage in specific forms of control – but chronic illness, pain, disability, fatigue, neurodivergence, trauma responses, and mental health challenges can get in the way. We’ll explore the grief, shame, and vulnerability that arises when this happens, and discuss practical adaptations, communication strategies, and creative renegotiation. Attendees will examine internalized ableism and self-induced pressure to “perform,” and leave with tools to honor ourselves and our partners exactly as we are.
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.

To minimize disruption, there will be no admittance after 8:30.
This is not a play party. Do not attempt to engage in scenes or solicit others for play, except for labbing as part of a workshop-style class.
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.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

New and Curious Kinksters
2026-09-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-10-22 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!

BR Gateway - October 2026
2026-10-01 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.

Dungeon 101
2026-10-02 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-11-06 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-12-04 19:30 - 23:59 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Dungeon 101 serves as an introduction into public BDSM play. If you have never attended a public BDSM play event, it can be a bit daunting. The Dungeon 101 class is specifically designed to make you feel comfortable at your first public BDSM dungeon event. Attendees and presenters come from a diverse cross section of the community, all orientations, genders and kinks are welcome. You are welcome to come alone, bring a friend or bring a bunch of friends.
From 7:30 until 8:00 PM will be social time. Starting at 8:00 PM, there will be a talk on scene etiquette and an opportunity to learn about the dungeon itself. Directly following will be a “Exploratorium” event until 11:00 PM where you can try and/or experience many different kinds of play scenes. The idea is for it to be a fun evening for everyone!
No advance tickets are available for this event – please plan to arrive early and pay at the door.

$10 with Gateway card,
$25 members with membership card,
$35 all others
More experienced folk come on out after 11:00 PM for Open Play. We ask that everyone except presenters keep their toy bags put away until Open Play starts to avoid confusion. No scenes or play permitted during the Exploratorium.

This is an outreach event, you do not need to be a BR or Crucible member to attend.
In order to foster a learning environment, there is no sex allowed at Dungeon 101, and no alcohol is sold. This applies all night, even during open play after the Exploratorium has concluded.
You must be at least 18 years of age. Government-issued photo ID required for entry.

BR Gateway - November 2026
2026-11-05 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

BR Gateway - December 2026
2026-12-03 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
