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Fade to Black's monthly Day Party at Rockbar NYC is where the Black queer community comes together to dance, celebrate, and have a genuinely good time. DJ Byron James spins house, classics, and R&B from 4PM to 10PM, building from a relaxed Sunday afternoon vibe into a packed dance floor. Black joy, good music, and a crowd that knows how to celebrate together — every fourth Sunday of the month.

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