Friday, Nov 13 D.A.K.S : Skate Dance Party (skate + club)

About the party

D.A.K.S. is a Caribbean-leaning night at Xanadu in Bushwick on Friday, November 13, presented by Xanadu Presents. It runs in two parts: an early skate session on the rink, then the rink is cleared for an off-wheels dance party once skating wraps at 10:30 PM. The promoter frames it around dancehall, Afrobeats, kompa and soca with DJs.

What to expect

The first stretch is roller skating to island music, with skates and safety gear for rent on a first-come basis; rental is not part of the ticket. After 10:30 PM the floor becomes a dance floor and the night carries on as a club party. Groups of seven or more can request a booth through Xanadu's booking form. My take: this suits people who want a Caribbean dance night with a skate warm-up, and you can skip the wheels and come mainly for the later dance floor.

Music and lineup

Genres named by the promoter: dancehall, Afrobeats, kompa, soca and hip-hop. DICE's structured data lists Oosogifted and DJ-D; the description itself only refers to DJs without naming them, so a full lineup and set times are not confirmed.

Listed on DICE: Oosogifted, DJ-D.

Before you go

DICE lists the event from 7 PM to 2 AM New York time; skating stops at 10:30 PM. It is 21+ and you need a valid government ID in person, since photos of IDs are not accepted. Xanadu requires a skate waiver signed in advance, bags are searched at the door, and gum or outside food and drink are not allowed. The venue says it is wheelchair accessible with entry ramps and ADA bathrooms. Re-entry, coat check and the nearest subway are not confirmed.

Refunds (Xanadu (event listing))

All sales are final. No refunds.