ABC No Rio is a volunteer-led nonprofit community center for arts and activism. Since 1980, we have provided a home for the culture of opposition and DIY spirit – facilitating cross-pollination between artists and activists committed to social justice.
We are currently undergoing construction of our new building, slated to be finished by the fall of 2026.
Photograph © Jade Doskow
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Art Exhibition: Lower Intestine
Announcing our next (and last!) in exile art exhibition. Introducing, Lower Intestine: The city can be conceived of as a labyrinth – an elaborate system of caves – the belly of the beast. The label “emerging artists” suggests discovery – coming up from the underground into the harsh sun of recognition. But what of the…
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3 Punk shows coming up (07/18, 08/01, 08/08)
We have three benefit shows in the next 4 weeks, including a matinee at Tompkins Square Park. 07/18: Punk Show at the P.I.T (Diuretic, Sinicyst, M.A.L.A, Murciélago) Link to show page here. 08/01: Tompkins Square Park Punk Matinee (Crushfund, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Providers, Cupid’s Nemesis, Shellshag) Link to show page here. 08/08: Punk…
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// Exhibitions
Exhibition closing: re-emergence
The ABC No Rio Darkroom Collective’s photography exhibition RE-EMERGENCE, is closing on Friday 29th. The closing reception will be from 6-9pm. If you haven’t seen the show and don’t plan on coming during gallery hours, this will be your last chance to see the show. RE-EMERGENCE is the process of coming back into sight or…
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// Benefit
Punk Show @ PIT (ONE HOUR PHOTO, AT NIGHT, SHINING Sea, a total wreck)
Next up on the music calendar is June 20th at P.I.T! It’s gonna be a fun one! Bands:One Hour Photo (BK sassy screamo)At Night (post dark wave from Philly)Shining Sea (signal interference from the Americas)A Total Wreck (queer punk with two bassists from Queens!) See you there, Saturday, June 20th! 6pm doors7pm music$10-$20 sliding scale…
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// Exhibitions
Art Exhibition Opening: may 29th – art-work:balance
The ABC No Rio Visual Arts Collective introduces our next art exhibition: ‘Art-Work: Balance’. Exploring the often invisible tension between creative practice and the jobs artists take on to support their practice, the exhibition reveals how labor outside the studio—whether inspiring, exhausting, or intrusive—shapes the artist’s identity, process, and output. Featuring artwork across a variety…
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INTRODUCING ENDLESS FEST (june 12-14)
Announcing ENDLESS FEST, a new annual DIY punk and hardcore festival held in NYC. The inaugural 2026 fest is a benefit for ABC No Rio’s new building! Day 1 The Saddest Landscape @thesaddestlandscapeHundreds of AU @hundredsofauCommiment @commitment.phlStressspells @stress.spellsReds @redsismeanVenus Twins @venus_twinsVacant Company @vacantcompanyUltra Deluxe @ultradeluxe_ Day 2: Saetia@saetianyc The State Secedes @thestatesecedes Lord Snow @lordsnowband…
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Punk show @ pit (Choked Up, Joe Jack Talcum, Cupid’s Nemesis, Hasty)
Coming up on the ABC calendar in May at @the_p.i.t._ is a grand bacchanal of semi-melodic good feeling: Choked Up will tell us about tuneful literary resistance. Cupid’s Nemesis will make us dance like never before. Hasty will be so darned kind and positive and community-minded. And national treasure Joe Jack Talcum of Dead Milkmen…
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Punk Show @ PIT (Drogato, Spirokete, Mantis, death by despair)
Come hang with ABC No Rio at the Pit Saturday 4/14 for heavy rock and then again Saturday 4/11 for an evening of exquisite crust from the hearts and minds of: DrogatoMantisSpiroketeDeath by Despair 6pm doors, $10-$20 sliding scale Benefit for the PA system in our new space@the_p.i.t._ 411 S 5th St in BrooklynALL AGES No…
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PUnk/HC SHow @ PIT (Psyop, non residents, lollirot, trash dykes)
March 14th show at @the_p.i.t._ @psyopdc@nonresidents@lollirotband@trash_dykes Doors 6, show 7$10-20 sliding scale suggested donationCome dance Get tickets here: https://withfriends.events/t/bvbnxyaa/
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Next COMA show: 03.08 @ PIT
The next COMA show is on March 8th! Same as before – musicians will be performing solos, duets, trios and improv that runs the gamut of experimental, improvisational, free jazz and free form. If you are looking to get involved, DM us to sign-up (open until full) or just bring your instruments for the open…
Support ABC No Rio
You can buy some art or merch, or make a donation. Every bit help keep us afloat until we can continue programming in our new building.