The Block
Queens Business & Culture Expo

Every community.One block.

Barbers, tattoo artists, chefs, DJs, painters, dancers and small businesses from across Queens, in one room for one Saturday. Compete, taste, vote, meet, and send business each other's way.

Get ticketsWalk the block

First 100 tickets free. Primeras 100 entradas gratis. Tickets by Posh.

Sat Nov 21
4 PM to 2 AM
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Ridgewood, Queens. The exact address comes with your ticket.

Walk the block

Six storefronts, one Saturday. Step into each one to see what happens inside, try a piece of it, and add it to your night.

Entra a cada local.

Battles

Barbers, dancers and DJs go head to head with the whole room watching.

  • Barber Battle. Three rounds: Fade, Design, Full Look. Six chairs a round, 18 barbers, plus the top 3 from the Glow-Up Challenge.
  • Dance Battle. One on one, with a dance school showcase.
  • DJ Battle. The winner opens After Dark.
  • Challenge finals. The top two in each Bar, Juggle and Push-Up division face off live.

Between rounds, UnityClipz marks its 2nd anniversary and La Crème Jewels presents chains to the barbers.

Try the crowd meter

The Barber, Dance and DJ battles are decided by how loud the room gets. Hold the button and see how loud you can get.

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Build your night

Pick what you want, see your total, then finish checkout on Posh. Posh adds its fees for the buyer, so the prices here are face value.

Expo & Show 4:00 to 10:30 PMAfter Dark 10:30 PM to 2:00 AMOne ticket covers the day. No re-entry.
Sat Nov 21 · 4:00 to 10:30 PM

Expo & Show entry

Booths, Best Bite, Best Flash, the battles and the showcases, all in one room.

First 100 (now)Free
Next 100$10
After thatGoes up
  • Barber, Dance and DJ battles, live
  • Best Flash tattoo stations and live painting
  • Local booths from across Queens
  • Singers showcase and the dance school showcase

Posh shows the live tier at checkout.

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10:30 PM to 2:00 AM

After Dark only

The DJ Battle winner opens the night. $50 at the door.

$40online
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Inside the expo

Best Bite Pass

Four bites from the Best Bite of Queens restaurants, and one vote for your favorite.

$104 bites + 1 vote
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Your night

  • Nothing here yet. Add an Expo & Show entry to start your night.
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Posh adds its fees at checkout. The exact address is sent with your ticket.

Checkout on Posh

Win your spot before you walk in

Five challenges run on Instagram. The best results earn a place on stage at the expo.

Entries close Wed Nov 18, 11:59 PM...
  1. Film itOne take, clean and clear, so the result can be verified.
  2. Post itOn your own Instagram, before the deadline.
  3. Tag itTag @THEBLOCKNY (no collab) and use #TheBlockNY.
  4. Nominate twoTag two people to take the challenge next.

Bar Challenge

Men: most pull-ups in one set. Women: longest chin-over-bar hold.

Men Women

Highest verified result. A tie goes to the earliest post.

Juggle Challenge

Most soccer touches.

Men Women

Highest verified result. A tie goes to the earliest post.

Push-Up Challenge

Most push-ups in 30 seconds.

Men Women

Highest verified result. A tie goes to the earliest post.

Glow-Up Challenge

The biggest barber transformation.

Barbers

Three outside judges: 50% impact, 50% finish.

Flash Challenge

Best healed tattoo, plus a flash.

Black & Grey Color

Three outside judges: lines, shading or color, and healing.

Nov 18
Entries close at 11:59 PM.
Nov 19
Top 3 in each division announced.
Nov 20
Winners confirm. Number 4 is the alternate.
Nov 21
Finals at the expo. Top 2 per division face off live.

Prizes from partner brands are announced as they are confirmed. Glow-Up top 3 each get a chair in the Barber Battle. Flash top 3 each get a free Best Flash station.

Open @theblockny

Put your business on the block

Queens businesses, creators and competitors in front of the same crowd. Pick a package and we plan your three drops with you: a reveal post, a teaser, then your moment on the day.

Pon tu negocio en la cuadra.

Founding partner #001ApoloJeans@in21style
Founding partner #002EssentialBarber SupplyOn wheels · Sobre ruedas
La Crème Jewels Chains for the barbers
Rio Fitness crew Bar Challenge launch
UnityClipz 2nd anniversary on stage

Pick a package

Package
Restaurants, performers, dance schools and creators join free. Send us a message on Instagram.

The Block Card

One monthly card for everyone who builds in Queens. The earlier you join, the lower your price, and it stays locked while you stay subscribed.

Una tarjeta para todos los que construyen en Queens.

First 10
$0.99
Next 40
$9.99
Next 50
$15
After that
$25
  • A listing in the Block directory.
  • A spot in the monthly Member Roundup on @THEBLOCKNY, plus story shares.
  • The members referral group, where clients get passed around.
  • One growth tool a month, starting with Journal templates.
  • Perks and early access to Block events.
  • A Block Social every month: paint and sip, game night, runs.

Join the founding list

The Card opens at the Nov 21 expo. Join the list and we message you before it opens.

One line is enough.

Before you come

Where is it?

Ridgewood, Queens. The exact address is sent with your ticket.

What does one ticket cover?

One ticket covers the day, and there is no re-entry once you leave. After Dark, 10:30 PM to 2:00 AM, has its own ticket price: $40 online, $50 at the door.

Who pays the fees?

Posh adds its fees at checkout and the buyer pays them. The prices on this page are face value.

How does voting work?

Best Flash and the Art Battle use a free vote card at check-in. The Barber, Dance and DJ battles use a crowd sound meter. Judges score the battles that come down to quality, and none of them are from UnityClipz. Your Best Bite Pass includes one vote.

How do I compete?

Register as a competitor for $25 in the partner form above. The social challenges run on Instagram: film it, post it, tag @THEBLOCKNY and nominate two people before Nov 18 at 11:59 PM.

What can I win?

Partner brands announce prizes as they confirm them. Glow-Up top 3 each get a chair in the Barber Battle, and Flash top 3 each get a free Best Flash station.

How much is a booth?

$250. Founding partners pay $175 through Nov 12.