Film Noir RISQUÉ April 13th at The Crucible in Washington D.C.

DCs Ultimate BDSM Party & EDM Club Night
with an event page on Fetlife and Facebook


Step into the shadows and embrace the allure of the past at our Film Noir RISQUE dance party! Immerse yourself in the mystery and drama of classic black-and-white cinema as we transport you to a world of fedoras, femme fatales, and smoky jazz. The venue will be transformed into a sultry and stylish setting straight out of a 1940s detective story, complete with dim lighting, electroswing music, and an air of intrigue.

Dress to impress in your best film noir-inspired attire, whether it's a sleek suit and tie for the gentlemen or a glamorous cocktail dress for the ladies. Throughout the night, enjoy live performances of smooth jazz and swing music that will transport you back in time. Indulge in themed cocktails and delicious bites as you mingle with fellow guests and maybe even solve a fictional crime or two. Get ready for a night of elegance, nostalgia, and thrilling entertainment at our Film Noir theme dance party! Nicholai
GEIGER - G.O.A.T.
Geiger cut his teeth on the trace scene in his early days, learning how to cultivate a strong ebb and flow pulsating through the dance-floor, captivating crowds throughout the DC area. In recent years, he has become a true connoisseur of all genres, and is the acting foundation of Cyrenaics Events. He has been known to bring a crate full of crowd pleasers, filling dance-floors and getting the getting bodies moving, no matter the genre or party; he can do it all. Harnesses his diverse tastes and ear for anything, he brings the heat to every event he plays.

CiDnY - Liquid D&B
Returning to his roots in EDM, CiDnY endeavors to retrace the feel of old clubs: Circle Club and the Edge. In order to pursue a different feel, this smoother genre with ignite your senses and stimulate your imagination with fluid sounds and a back beat worth banging to :)

Cosmo Lubertazzo
I am here for for two things, to live a good life, and to throw a good party. I am looking for people in my life that understand and share my desires. I am also looking to Party/DJ for those like minded people wherever I can find a safe place for both.

Freyja Halifax - Rhythmic Flogging & House Dom (DXS Rapture | AWP) FB
Freyja has been in the scene for eight years, and has been a House Dominatrix at organizations such as BOUND, DXS Rapture, and now RISQUÉ. She specializes in impact play, needles, violet wand, and teaching to new kinksters. Want to play?

Rejectamenta
Been in the kink community for about 6 years now and she's always known she was a bratty switch. She has more than enough knowledge on how to help people feel comfortable and safe before entering the play space. Don't be shy to say hello, she doesn't bite...hard.   Uncle_Eric
Merging music and motion, impact aficionado and Free Form Flogging fanatic Uncle Eric, joins us with his Avant guard approach to S/M. Alternatively Spankologist (aka Eric Strickman) lays down some traditional CP licks. Its heat to the seat to the RISQUÉ beat!

Amy_Beaverhause
I’m a sassy princess with a sadistic streak that loves to play on both sides of the slash. In the lifestyle for almost 20 years with a passion for giving pleasure and pain with a variety of implements that range from the sensual to the intense. I practice RACK and pre-negotiation is a must.

FireOnWater -  Tempest Hill Gatherings/Turtle Hill Events (they/them)
Fire is a sadomasochistic switch with a love of rough body, impact, and temperature play. Fire was one of their first obsessions and they love to share that with others. From theatrics to healing, you're invited to get lost in the flames. Fire is also the producer of Dungeons & Geekdoms, a kinky/geeky hotel convention in March 2024.
Caprox -  Friendly Feet of DC/Baltimore
Capriox (AKA “That guy with the ‘Ask Me About Foot Stuff’ sign”) demos various kinds of play involving feet. Foot massage, foot worship, foot tickling, foot torture - if it has to do with feet, feel free to ask him about it! Smirking1
A longtime member of the DC kink community. Has performed in Cask of Baboons Kinky Shakespeare shows since 2016, pouring wax at parties and events for several years. DiabolusXMachina
From sensual to sadistic and all points in between, come experience life on the edge and carve a fresh experience into your memory. I've honed my skills across two continents and 14 years, though my love of all things sharp and shiny goes back much, much farther. Robert Mcgrath
Experience a sensation of full encasement inside latex bondage as your sight, sound and movement is restricted but the sensation of touch is amplified. HoshiKitty
Hoshi is an exhibitionist sadomasochist who enjoys flying through the air on her Lyra. She's been flying on Lyra for the last few years and has recently taken up silks. She loves to chat about aerial arts, so come say hi if you are interested in starting! Learningcurve
A needle top, kinky freak and delicate flower, looking sweet and innocent while doing horrible things to good people. Their favorite scenes take planning, but simple things in life can be rewarding too - like an endorphin button resting on a clitoris. Rain - (rainimagery.com)
I'm Rain, a photographer and digital artist in Northern VA.  My specialties are fine art portraits, fantasy art, boudoir, kink but my favorite place to be is every place any of those overlap. You are the work of art and I want to show you. TDB Dara Kahleesi - http://pinkkinkpodcast.com/
Dara, the Electro Kahleesi, is a sensual sadist, Domme, and a little. She has been in the BDSM lifestyle for 18 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 6 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. She also hosts Little and Pet parties for her local kink group at her home with her Daddy/husband. Ropeosaur - Cyrenaics Rope
(She/Daddy Fox) A genderfluid and Sadistic rigger whose dynamic style keeps Bottoms on their toes. Passionate about every BODY belonging in rope, Ropeosaur values diversity, openly working with chronic pain and partners of varying body shapes, sizes, and gender-identities. Outside of kink, Ropeosaur is a full-time healthcare professional with a Master’s degree and Plant Daddy to their garden. Ropeosaur also hosts a monthly, private, Queer Rope Jam with the Cyrenaics, where she is fostering the growth of the future of Queer/femme rope. New to teaching, Ropeosaur hopes to inspire others into their capacity of Topping, regardless of size or gender expression.

ropemonger
Abel Eve thrives on improvisational and creative ties. She works with rope bottoms to learn their strengths and needs in a scene. She practices at W.T.F. Queer Rope Jam. Find her demoing on odd numbered months at RISQUÉ.
Maileman.Etsy.com
We’re a group of artists who’ve been creating chainmaille and scalemaille jewelry, accessories, and more since 1997.  We thoroughly enjoy creating custom pieces for our clients.  We love finding new and inventive ways of creating and using chainmaille and scalemaille.

Get added to our regular mailer for discount entry, updates on upcoming DJ's and other guest contributors.

Alternate Frequency - http://www.thealternatefrequency.com/
2RIP - House (Badass Raves | Nightmare Festival)
Ali Ji - Bollywood, Bhangra House
AMP - SwingHouse (Re:imagine/ Symbiotic) MX
Arcada - Hardstyle/UK Hardcore (ECHD/BADASS Raves) SC / YT
Asher Miller aka DJ Spacepimp
BEATRIX - Global Bass/Electro Swing (Meso Creso, Speakeasy Electro Swing DC) SC
B-Rice - EDMofWTF (Slow Kidz)
Ciconte - Hard Electro
CHASE (AKA "ReEduK8") - Techno
Confetti - Dutch House (GLAS Mix Project | Heros 4 Hire)
Deinfamous - D&B (Expansion Broadcast) SC
²↑²↓ ♛ DTL Contraversy ♛ ²↑²↓ - D&B (Va's Finest)
Dreamer - Hip Hop
Elemental - Psy Trance (Geomagnetic/Badass Raves)
Frankie Bass - D&B (Propa Talent Records)
Gabe De Aphrikan - Jump Up D&B (BonfireCrew/Undead/DirtboxRadio)
HappyDaze - UK Hardcore (Kikwear, Good Vibes Promo, Hardcore Resurrection, BoP)
Hemlock - Goth/Industrial (BOB) MixCloud
HojuPockets - D&B
JaggerJaw - PowerNoise (Sleepless Music. Dark Side Entertainment) SC
Javier - Goth & New Wave
Jay Shok - House (Light It Up Productions) FB
Johnny Panic
Katharsiz - Butt Stuff
Massacat - Bassline (Badass Raves, re:maginə)
Micke - Tech (District Ignition | Buzzlife | Liquid Lounge SoundSystem) FB SC
Mighty Mike Saga - Industrial, Synthpop SC / FL
MindCage - Industrial
MiNDJacket - Industrial/Coldwave (Dark & Stormy) MC | FB
Naughty Nutz - Happy Hardcore
Neska - Industrial/Electro (Elektroschock)
Nicholai - Electro/Industrial (ElecktroSchock)
Obscure - Electro & Breaks (Re:magine | Badass Raves)
Plaguelustre - Industrial
Problem Unit - UK Hardcore
RaveKilla - D&B (Transit/Give Productions/District Burners)
ReEduK8 - Breakbeat ( BADAss | Subsdance ) IG | SC
Richard Reich - Industrial (DDP) FB / MX
RX - Funky House (3D | AudioLab)
SHAFT XXL - Funky House
Spookster - Synthpop
sub-Woofer - House (Yup) SC
Thousand Drunk DJ's - Funky House (BadAss Raves)
DJ Todd - Synthpop/EBM (Real Synthetic Audio)
DJ Todd vs Defekt- Synthpop/EBM (Real Synthetic Audio)
TrashPanda - Hardstyle
Vilyn - Symbiotic/Re:magine
Warp Zone - Dj 0bscure vs Dj amp (Re:imagine/ Symbiotic)
Warring - Electro/Industrial/Synthpop (Elektroschock)