Bana Pool Party

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Bana is a monthly event taking place in a lavish downtown spa, drawing a sexy and diverse crowd for a night of poolside fun, dancing and socializing.

The venue where Bana is held is a state of the art spa located in the heart of the financial district, which includes a junior Olympic pool, an oversize hot tub, saunas and a myriad of lounges. At day, the spa must be a haven of relaxation for stressed-out, over worked Wall Street executives seeking some respites from the daily grind of their jobs. But once a month, at night, throngs of sexy men and a few discerning ladies congregate to this lavish venue to get their own kind of relaxation.

Upon entry, guests are required to check in their clothes and change into proper pool themed attire. From there, you may enjoy drinks at the open bar, get your groove on on the dancefloor where DJ Billy Beyond spins a refreshing mix of old school tunes, dive in the pool or soak in the Jacuzzi tub and let the jets of water gently massage you while enjoying the good company of fine like-minded gentlemen.

The best thing about Bana is that not only does it attract a quite attractive crowd of sexy men, but the vibe is remarkably laid back and attitude free.

There is little of the posing that sometimes goes with the usual bar scene, thanks to the disinhibiting effect of the required dress code.

To set things straight, Bana is not a sex party and it provides a fun and safe atmosphere for even the more prudish fellows to have a good time.

There is always live entertainment with performances by artists from the downtown club scene (Ari Gold, Colton Ford, Lady Bunny, Sherri Vine…), and even some art installation or other conceptual happenings.

In short, Bana pool party is a rare opportunity to socialize with fellow gay men in a different kind of environment. Admission starts at $40 and includes open bar, which is an excellent value compared to what one would usually spend in a night out.