Works and Process will present four free pop-up performances of The 24/7 Diner by the MasterZ at Work Dance Family at Refettorio Harlem. Scheduled for Oct. 2, 7, 16, and 21, 2026, the events will take place at 37 West 119th Street in Manhattan.
Created by Black trans femme choreographer and ballroom icon Courtney “Balenciaga” Washington, The 24/7 Diner blends street dance and theatrical storytelling to explore themes of chosen family, resilience, and joy. The commissioned piece is set within Refettorio Harlem, New York City’s only free restaurant.
Each event runs from 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and includes a sit-down dinner prepared by the kitchen team. The 15-minute dance performance by MasterZ at Work Dance Family takes place from 5:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Refettorio Harlem rescues over 2,000 pounds of surplus food weekly to serve more than 900 meals to food-insecure and socially isolated neighbors, alongside running a culinary training program for formerly incarcerated individuals. The venue hosts monthly public educational, training, and cultural programs.
Washington is the founder of MasterZ at Work Dance Family and the House of Juicy Couture, with choreographic credits including HBO’s Legendary, Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest, and the Fem Queen Honors at the Apollo Theater. Admission to the October series is free and operated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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