Fridays Open Call

Fridays Open Call

Every Friday at 8 PM

Fridays Open Call
Balcon Salon·674 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10036· Directions·(212) 810-7190·Website

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Every Friday at Balcon Salon, it's your shot at the spotlight. Open Call is the weekly drag competition where local performers compete for a $100 cash prize, hosted by DJ Senobyie. Whether you're a seasoned queen or testing the waters for the first time, this is the stage that welcomes all comers. High energy, no gatekeeping — just pure drag competition energy. Doors at 8PM.

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Crank

Crank
Friday, November 13th, 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.

Sing and Sling

Sing and Sling
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
4:00 PM

Saturday afternoons belong to Gregory Buckheit, the singing bartender who takes over Balcon Salon with half-price drinks and full-voice charisma from 4 to 8PM. Expect sharp banter, strong pours, and a room that only gets more fun as the happy hour rolls on — a laid-back weekend ritual worth showing up for.

Problematique

Problematique
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
7:00 PM

Problematique is the Saturday drag show at Balcon Salon in Hell's Kitchen where Selma Nilla and Vicky Vee bring the glamour and the attitude. DJ Alex Cohen keeps the dance floor going after the show. It starts at 7PM, so you can grab a seat and get settled before the first number.

Explicit Saturdays

Explicit Saturdays
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
10:00 PM

Saturday nights called, and they want a dance floor. Explicit Saturdays is a weekly dance party at Balcon Salon in Hell's Kitchen, starting at 10 PM and running until 4AM. DJ Alpha Moses hosts and keeps the floor packed, with rotating drag performances, go-go dancers and guest performers including Kimmi Moore and Nick Gaga. Wear shoes you can dance in until closing.

Ladies Room

Ladies Room
Sunday, November 15th, 2026
8:00 PM

Sunday scaries, meet your match. Sundays Ladies Room is a weekly drag show and dance party at Balcon Salon in Hell's Kitchen, every Sunday at 8 PM. DJ 2Face spins all night while Boudoir Lefleur and Zeta Jones host, and the energy builds with every performance. The dance floor stays packed with people who know how to celebrate drag, so wear shoes you can move in and plan to stay past the first number.

Bounce

Bounce
Sunday, November 15th, 2026
10:00 PM

Bounce is the weekly Sunday night dance party at Balcon Salon in Hell's Kitchen, NYC, where Tina Twirler hosts and DJ 2Face keeps the floor moving from 10PM. No cover, so come early, claim a spot, and bring your best moves for a night that's all about the beat.

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