Five hours on a rooftop that starts in full daylight and ends in the dark is the best-value dance floor in the city, and Tarka's roster leans on South Asian diaspora selectors who do not get booked nearly enough. Elsewhere's phone-free policy means the floor is people dancing rather than people filming. If Sunday is your actual weekend, spend it up here.
What to expect
You take the stairs up through the venue to an open deck with a bar, a booth and a skyline view that improves as the light drops. Expect a friendly, mixed crowd, back-to-back sets rather than strict one-hour slots, and the option to duck downstairs if the sun is too direct early on.
Good to know
- Take the L to Jefferson St or Morgan Ave and walk a few blocks to Johnson Avenue.
- This is 21 and over with a valid physical government ID or foreign passport required at the door.
- Elsewhere runs a phone-free dance floor, so expect your camera to be covered on entry.
- The rooftop is exposed with little shade early on; sunglasses and a hat make the first hours easier.
- It wraps up early enough to still get a full night's sleep, which makes it a rare weekend party worth committing to.
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Common questions
What if it rains?
The rooftop is open-air. Elsewhere typically moves or updates rooftop events in bad weather, so check the event page the day of.
Is there an age limit?
Yes, 21 and over. A valid physical US government-issued ID or a foreign passport is required; photocopies are not accepted.
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