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Crank
Dance Party · New York City
Crank
Balcon Salon
·674 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10036·Hell's Kitchen
· directions·(212) 810-7190· website
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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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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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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.
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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.
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About the venue
Balcon Salon is listed at 674 Ninth Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan's main gay neighbourhood, as an LGBTQ+ bar with drag shows and a happy hour. It has a 4.0 Google score from about 175 reviews…
“A nice, friendly small venue with an amazing entertainment lineup on Thursday late-night! The drag show is fierce and the all-male burlesque show is mesmerizing!” — Eloy Hernandez, Google
“Fantastic staff, Yanis was perfectly handsome.” — Bryan, Google
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