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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 – 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 Spring of 2026.
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COMA – 11.30.25 @ Property. Is. Theft.
The next COMA show is here!!! Sunday, 30th November at everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood anarchist bookstore/record store @the_p.i.t._ We have over 25 musicians signed up to perform solos, duets, trios and improv that run the gamut of experimental, improvisational, free jazz and free form. As always, there will be an open improv session at the end,… Read More
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PARTICIPATORY ART ACTION: Sat. 11/22/25 (Come JOIN!)
YOU STILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO… Where: Madison Square Park (fountain), When: Saturday, 11/22, noon to 2 pm What: Outdoor arts/performance piece A participatory art action – come join us! (weather permitting) Read More
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ABC No Rio Celebrates ‘Topping Out’ on the new building!
On Friday, October 31, the ABC No Rio community came together at 156 Rivington Street for the first time since breaking ground to celebrate ‘topping out’ on the new building! We were joined by officials from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), District Council member Christopher Marte, and Assemblymember… Read More