Eli Escobar has been one of New York's most dependable DJs for two decades, and an open-to-close six-hour set is the format where that actually shows: he can build rather than sprint. Sissies of Mercy take the Onyx Room all night, so there are two committed rooms rather than one plus an overflow. If you would rather dance than watch, this is the Friday.
What to expect
Two rooms running in parallel across six hours, with House of Yes performers dropping in between stretches of music. The club describes activations involving fresh fruit, mild confusion and enthusiastic consent, which is about the level of surprise to expect. Dressing up is part of the deal.
Good to know
- Jefferson Street on the L and Myrtle-Wyckoff on the L and M are both close
- Strictly 21 and over with a physical ID required at the door
- Advance tickets sell through DICE, with last-chance tickets at the door if any remain
- Dress to express; House of Yes takes its looks policy seriously
- An open-to-close set means the best stretch is usually well after midnight
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Common questions
What does open-to-close mean here?
Eli Escobar plays the entire night in the main room, roughly six hours, rather than a headline slot between other DJs.
Is there a second room?
Yes, Sissies of Mercy play the Onyx Room all night, so there are two separate programmes running in parallel.
Can I buy at the door?
The organizers note last-chance tickets are available at the door and on the House of Yes website, though advance purchase is safer.
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