Back On The Block

Back On The Block

DJ Nights · New York City

Back On The Block
Rockbar NYC
·185 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014

· directions·+1 212-675-1864· website

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Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM
Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Back On The Block is Rockbar NYC's monthly after-work set, a Thursday night built for the Black queer crowd with DJ Byron James on the decks and the room's own energy doing the rest. It's Phunky, and there are 2-for-1 drink specials until 7PM, so it's the easiest way to start your weekend early in the West Village. Come through, bring your favorite people, and make the set your own.

Featuring DJ Byron James

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