Kostume Kult Presents Black and Light Ball 2026 : KOSMIC KANTINA

Saturday, May 30th

Kostume Kult Presents
KOSMIC KANTINA
Black & Light Ball 2026
Tickets / RSVP / Article

::MISSION BRIEF::

In a venue in far, far away Bushwick, we join our rebel adventurers and many types of sci-fantasy characters for this infamous psychedelic dance party. Dodge the pew-pews, zwoosh your lightsabers, bend the force and mind-trick those Jedi… And bring that green kid along!

:: MUSIC ::

DJs in multiple areas
• Lineup TBA

:: ART & ACTIVITIES ::

• Xris Smack’s sci-fi sideshow (TBD)
• UV Body painting and Blacklights by Christian Diaz + more body painters tba
• Hyperspace Corridor by Kyo.Tech
• Space Consultations by 2K Industries Interstellar Advisory Group, LLC (Float-ins Welcome)
• Lightsabre Performances by The Rave Ninja
• VJs
• Space Fruit Distribution by NYCRavers Outer Rim Space Fruit Corp.
• More TBD; suggest something!

:: TEAM ::

• Production: Gene Harrison & Rafael De La Cruz
• Koms/Promo: Claire Novotny , Aeryk NYCRavers & Marz Katz
• Decor: Lucey and Joanna
• Volunteers: Danisa Arias
• Music: Kishti, Gene, & Rafi
• Theme: Costume Jim
• Photo Wrangler: Tom Egan
• Ticketing Issues: tickets@kostumekult.com

:: THEME PROTOCOL ::

On the week when the new SW “Mandalorian and Grogu” Movie hits the theaters, come as anything sci-fi or fantastical — Be iconic or obscure with extra points for being baby versions of any character. At Black & Light Ball all forms of electronic or neon fashions are encouraged – intergalactic or otherwise.

:: TICKETS @ ::

Tickets @ https://kkgo.to/blb26-tix
21+ Event // 9pm – 5am

:: VENUE ::

9 Bob Note
270 Meserole St,
Brooklyn, NY
Multiple rooms, inside/outside

9 Bob Note is an unique indoor/outdoor live event space where the borough’s creative energy takes center stage. Expect clear, room-filling sound alongside a full venue transformation as you have come to expect from Kostume Kult events. Situated near L train service and surrounded by local bars and eateries, it is an easy stop for a weeknight show or a weekend blowout.

:: DRESS ::

Costumes or neon fashions required

:: ABOUT ::

Black & Light Ball is an annual springtime fundraiser for the Kostume Kult arts collective, a 501c3 non-profit arts org supporting costume art, street theater and big fun while bringing wonderful people together. Originally a psychedelic spoof of Truman Capote’s Black & White Ball, BLB#22 is a high tech event mixing glowing light art and fabulous fluorescent fashions illuminated by a vast array of black lights. For more info, please visit: kostumekult.com/join/

:: COMMUNITY CODES ::

Kostume Kult is an inclusive arts collective welcoming all who dare to participate. Ours are safe spaces where you must respect boundaries and ask first when photographing and flirting.

:: JOIN THE CREW ::

Propose Art / Activity
• Bring art, propose activity or performance:
–> kkgo.to/blb26-art
Volunteer:
• For setup, promo, decor, or breakdown:
–> kkgo.to/blb26-vol