Dance Party · New York City

Crank

Name: Crank
Start: 2026-11-13
Location: Balcon Salon

Balcon Salon

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

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Fri, Nov 13

Friday, November 13, 2026

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CRANK is Balcon Salon's Friday night dance party in Hell's Kitchen, running 10PM to 4AM with DJs Alex Cohen and Xavier Mazara spinning and Nick Gaga and Stasi bringing the drag. It's red-hot, high-energy and built for dancing until close, so come ready to move. Drop by the dance floor and let the night get loud.

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

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