LAPORTE, EDEN, KStrobez, Cry$cross + Live Music

First Friday’s Free is back, kicking off early with live music before a scorching-hot lineup takes over two rooms. **Limited free RSVPs are available for all-night entry.** Once they’re gone, they’re gone grab yours fast! From 6:30–8:30PM, Vereda INTL + Tony Flow bring Afro-Latin rhythms, funk, soul, jazz, and plenty of groove to the Foyer. In CARGO, Ethiopian American DJ and producer **EDEN** opens from 10PM–12:30AM with a high-energy mix of Miami Bass, Jersey Club, Afrobeats, Baile Funk, and sounds from across the Black diaspora. She’s also the founder of MATA, a collective spotlighting Black DJs and producers. From 12:30–3:30AM, NYC duo **LAPORTE** takes over with a late-night house set built on sharp selections and serious dance-floor instinct. From H0l0 to Knockdown Center, they know how to rock a room. In the Foyer, DJ, visual artist, and designer **cry$cross** opens from 9PM–12AM with adventurous selections rooted in Black queer dance music. From 12–3AM, **KStrobez** closes with a fast-paced mix of UK Garage and Jungle quick-fire blends. \*Free RSVPs are limited. Guests without a Free RSVP will be subject to a cover charge.