Dance Party · New York City

Freedom Fridays

Name: Freedom Fridays
Start: 2026-11-13
Location: Rise Bar

Rise Bar

859 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019

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Fri, Nov 13

Friday, November 13, 2026

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Freedom Fridays at Rise in Hell's Kitchen is the Friday night you've been waiting for, with DJ John Marto on the main room, DJ Susan Levine spinning every third Friday, and VJ Paul Leasure in the Shine Lounge. Zeta Jones hosts and pops up with performances, and Novaczar is slinging jello shots. Expect a high-energy dance floor and a neon-soaked party that doesn't let up.

Featuring DJ John Marto, VJ Paul Leasure, DJ Susan Levine, Zeta Jones, Novaczar

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