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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T193000
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SUMMARY:The Wide World of Emotional Masochism with Tom
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nHave 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? \nIn 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! \nPresenter Bio\nTom has been around the DC kink community for over 20 years. He is a Black Rose Emeritus Board Member\, Crucible volunteer\, 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\, geriatric cat\, and far too much to do and too little time to do it. \nHumiliation 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. \nHis 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. \n\n**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **\nAll ticket sales are at the door.\nProof of Vaccination will be required.\n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/emotional-masochism-with-tom/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T213000
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SUMMARY:BR Gateway - October 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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: \n\n\n\n\n\nThinking about attending Black Rose Gateway (overview of the program)\nGateway Attendee FAQ\n\n\n\n\n\nBR 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. \nGateway is in person at The Crucible. Proof of primary vaccination status is REQUIRED and masks are strongly encouraged (this is current in 2023). \n\nBR 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. \nASL Interpreters are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks notice. \nEmail gateway@br.org for more information about this program\, or info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its other events.
URL:https://br.org/event/br-gateway-202310/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Gateway
ORGANIZER;CN="Gateway Team":MAILTO:gateway@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T220000
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SUMMARY:Family Ties: Growing up in a Kink Household with Alex McGeorge
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nAlex grew up during the 90s and early 00s in a well known and constantly evolving poly/kink household in the Washington DC metro area. This class offers a frank discussion of lessons learned\, challenges\, triumphs and long term implications of growing up in this environment. Brief notes of the presenter’s own experiences in these lifestyle communities as an adult will be discussed but are not the main focus. Come to enjoy amusing tales of awkward conversations with a curious teenage boy concerning the recently renovated basement dungeon being “off-limits” amongst others. \nPresenter Bio\nAlex 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. \n\n**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **\nAll ticket sales are at the door.\nProof of Vaccination will be required.\n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/family-ties-growing-up-in-a-kink-household-with-alex-mcgeorge/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T193000
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please email info@br.org if you would like to attend.
URL:https://br.org/event/board-meeting-5/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Board,Members Only
ORGANIZER;CN="BR Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T210000
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SUMMARY:D/s Discussion Group: Multiple Partners
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe topic of this month’s discussion will be Multiple Partners 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. \nYou 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. \nFor 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.
URL:https://br.org/event/d-s-discussion-group-multiple-partners/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:!Exception,D/s
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T220000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Sensation Play in Kink Relationships with Danielle
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nThe class is intended to help you explore and understand sensation play: what it is and how to incorporate it into your own play.  We will discuss tools\, techniques\, negotiation\, psychology\, and intimacy as it is incorporated into this wide-ranging topic of play. \nPresenter Bio\nDanielle has been an active member of the local BDSM community for 15 years.  Danielle volunteers at The Crucible\, and has taught previous classes for Black Rose.   She is a regular presenter at Dungeon 101\, where she frequently demonstrated sensation play techniques for several years.  She also co-hosts the Queer Mixers at Camp Crucible with Alixzander. \n\n**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **\nAll ticket sales are at the door.\nProof of Vaccination will be required.\n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/exploring-sensation-play-in-kink-relationships-with-danielle/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T220000
DTSTAMP:20230918T001020Z
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SUMMARY:Knives 101 with Mister Chris
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nDo knives scare you? Do you want to be scary by using knives? What is the allure of playing with sharp objects\, and how can we have fun without injuring our partners?\nCome learn how to connect with your partners through the use of deadly objects\, how to balance sensations with risk management\, and how to be prepared for accidents. We’ll explore what types of blades work well for play\, several different ways to use them effectively and how to take care of them. \nAfter questions have been answered\, there will be a short demonstration scene so participants can see up close how Mister Chris works with a partner to craft a fun and exciting scene. \nPresenter Bio\nMister 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.” \nMister 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. \n\n**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **\nAll ticket sales are at the door.\nProof of Vaccination will be required.\n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/knives-101-with-mister-chris/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T200000
DTSTAMP:20231001T231309Z
CREATED:20231001T231309Z
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SUMMARY:NaCK
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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. \nIf 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!
URL:https://br.org/event/nack-5/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:NaCK,Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T220000
DTSTAMP:20230918T001211Z
CREATED:20230918T001105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T001211Z
UID:10000048-1698780600-1698789600@br.org
SUMMARY:NO CLASS: Halloween
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URL:https://br.org/event/no-class-halloween/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:!Exception,Tuesday Night
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