Upcoming Events

BR Gateway is a special Black Rose meeting intended for individuals (18 and older) who are either new to BDSM or new to the DC kink scene. BR Gateway is designed to facilitate getting your questions answered. Attendees at this event tend to be from diverse ages, backgrounds, genders, orientations, and more — everyone is welcome.  The meeting is an informal discussion and there is nothing you have to bring. Casual or business attire is more appropriate, scene wear is not appropriate.https://br.org/br/gateway/
Gateway attendees receive a coupon for discounted admission to Dungeon 101 and a Black Rose Tuesday night class.
ASL Interpreters are available upon request. Please give us two weeks notice. Email ASL@br.org for more information.
$5 entry fee. Admission is at the door.

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.

👻 Ice Breaker Games Social 🥳

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Are you new to the scene? Looking to make friends? Looking to make new connections?

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Participation in the games is voluntary and the Play Space is open for play.
⭐️ You Are Invited To Join Us For a Night of Sin, Kink and Twisted Play 👻
⭐️ These are not the Fairytales you've read. We are going Dark and Twisted and dare we say Bloody… 😈🩸🧛🏻‍♀️🧛
⭐️ We'll be Causing Frights, Screams, Moans, Gasps and Stares. Cum Join Us If You Dare! 🔥🧟‍♀️💀
Dress code: Get creative with your Costumes! Costumes not required but encouraged!

You must be a Crucible member or the guest of a member to attend. All attendees must show ID.
 

Ice Breaker Games!

Join us for a night of playing fun games to help break the ice and make new friends.

• Naughty Bingo

You will receive a card and each square must be filled with one name (another game participant) be one of the 20 people to fill one out the card, say “BINGO!” and win an extra ticket for our raffle!

First 20 participants to fill out their cards will win an extra ticket for our raffle.

• Find The Matching Card

You will be given a card that you will them try to find the matching one by asking the other participants.

If you are interested in participating in the games, be sure to arrive early so you can sign up! Games will start promptly at 9:00 until 11:00 pm.

Participation is 100% voluntary.

  ⭐️Complimentary Snacks and Sweets⭐️
We know it’s important to recharge after a scene or just eat a sweet treat while you mingle. At our parties we always have a table with snacks and treats free of charge. Feel free to help yourselves.

Demo Stations will run from 9pm to 11pm. 

You must be a Crucible member or the guest of a member to attend. All attendees must show ID.
 

Hitchin' Bitches is for women and non-binary folks interested in tying, being tied and who self-tie. Men may accompany attendees as bottoms, but may not tie or participate in any discussions other than as bottoms. Men are only allowed at the invitation of an attending top.

You must be a Crucible member or the guest of a member.
$10 for Crucible members / $15 for non-members

The B&K crew invites you to our 2nd annual Backdoor Academy! This is DC's ultimate booty bash where we will feature several fun and engaging activities that will be sure to ASS-tonish you. Whether you're into booty rubs, spanking, or twerking - we have something for everyone!

We are excited to also be bringing back the ultimate showdown of glutes and glamor - the B&K Ass Olympics! This thrilling series of competitions celebrates the cheeky creativity and charisma of contestants as they flaunt their finest assets. Whether you're competing or cheering from the sidelines, the Ass Olympics is the place to be for the best in bootylicious entertainment, including the greatly anticipated Twerk Contest! Attendees will have the ability to sign up and participate in these events after doors open. Space is limited and will be first come first serve until spots are filled. All are welcome to participate regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

Be sure to arrive early to explore the nuances of impact play in our Spanking 101 class, a playful and informative class designed to explore the art of consensual spanking featuring our very own Sir PUL! Everyone is welcome to attend, whether as an active participant, spectator, or just to socialize and enjoy the dungeon space. B&K organizers will be available for dungeon tours, classes, and open Q&A to discuss dungeon play policies/procedures during the first hour.

9:00 - Dungeon Tour (with Rowdy)
9:30 - Class: Spanking 101
10:00 - Open Play
11:00 - Booty Pop Relay
11:30 - Rhythmic Ass Beating
12:00 - Twerk Contest

 
Black and Kinky Fridays at The Crucible is your first stop for community, education and play for all levels of kinksters. Whether this is your first time in a dungeon or a seasoned vet, we invite you to mix and mingle with our thriving community. Our monthly event is  built for discovery, driven by consent and centers around the Black Kinkster experience. We provide the music and vibes, all we need is you! 
 
You must be a Crucible member or the guest of a member to attend. This event is 21+.

In this class we will focus on various methods of tying up someone in non-restrictive ways. Mainly, the rope will be on their torso, legs, & arms. There will be rope going through the groin area as well. As always, we have rope to share, if needed, supplies are limited. We are recommending 2-3x 50 ft pieces & 3-4x 25 pieces -or- 6-8x 30 ft pieces.

Doors open at 1:00p; Class starts at 1:30p
Due to the amount of safety material required to be covered for this class, we will be closing admittance to class at 2:00p. Thank you for your understanding.

Class is open to Crucible members and their guests. All attendees must show ID.

entry $10 for members, $15 for guests

This party is rougher around the edges, with a focus on S/M, pain, and edgeplay. Demo stations will include knives, needles, or heavy impact, and exhibition scenes may be disturbing or frightening to some. The signature Bruise drink is a cranberry, citrus and passionfruit mocktail or cocktail with edible shimmer!
 
21+
$25/members, $35/guests

Bondage enthusiasts, new tiers, old riggers, self tiers, escape artists, … If you like rope, The Crucible has an event just for you, Crucible Rope Share.

If you are, or want to be a part of, the rope family, you are invited to join in an afternoon of rope education, experimentation, and play. A Rope Share offers a bunch of ways to make a great rope day. If you are new to rope or looking for a new tie, instructors will be on hand to provide hands on instruction and guidance to help you improve your skills. If you have a tie that needs workshopping / experimenting, the instructors and other community members may have the insight to share that helps you find your “ah-ha” moment. If you just need a place to tie, the club is available for your use and enjoyment.

This event is for rope enthusiasts of all skill levels, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, and race/ethnicity who want to learn about the art of bondage and share their passion for rope with others. Attendees must be Crucible Members or the guest of a member and be 18 years old or older.

$10/members, $15/guests

Come join the Crucible Gamers to play board, card, and video games, or take advantage of all the other options the club has to offer. It's a chill Sunday afternoon, so plenty of time for whatever, and not too crowded, so plenty of room to spread out too.

Games. Come play them. Bring some if you wish. Also bring someone if you wish. Play games.

In tandem with the Gamers, we're inviting crafty kinksters to join us for Kinky Crafternoon at the Crucible. All your hand crafts are welcome - beading, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, jewelry-making, knitting, spinning, weaving, etc. Bring your tools/supplies (and any you're willing to share/trade). All skill levels are welcome and skill sharing is strongly encouraged.
We ask that you leave anything especially noisy (power tools), smelly (model glue/paint), or messy (whittling, glitter) at home.

$5 Crucible members
$10 each guest (1 per member)

Crucible Membership required
18+ ID will be checked at the door