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As the sun sets on the southeast corner of Prospect Park, the strollers and loungers filter out, replaced by a crop of party people in neon. They’re here for Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco, a groovy adult-only skate night with a quirky local history.



In 2008, Lola Star, whose real name is Dianna Carlin, won a contest sponsored by Glamour magazine and Tommy Hilfiger that helped her establish Dreamland, a flamboyant roller rink on the Coney Island Boardwalk. The rink was a hit, but it closed just two years later.

Lola Star’s Dreamland has since found a summer home at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside. And on Friday nights, you’re invited to this vintage dance party on wheels.