Dance Party · New York City

Crank

Name: Crank
Start: 2026-11-06T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Balcon Salon

Balcon Salon

674 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10036Hell's Kitchen

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Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 PM

Friday, November 6, 2026

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Crank is Balcon Salon's Friday night dance party, running 10PM to 4AM in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, New York City. DJ Alex Cohen and DJ Xavier Mazara keep the floor moving, with Nick Gaga and Stasi bringing the drag energy in red-hot style. Grab your friends and get ready to crank it up until sunrise.

Featuring Nick Gaga, DJ Alex Cohen, Stasi, DJ Xavier Mazara

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