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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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Benefit Show: Nov 28th (Skull Practitioners, Art Gray Noizz Quintet, Female Genius)
On November 28th at Mercury Lounge, we’ve got a great show lined up. Bands: Also including a special guest that will be announced the week of! Advance tickets available on @mercuryloungeny or $20 at the door (save the $8 online fees and just get tickets at the door!). All proceeds go to the ABC No Rio building… Read More
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In Exile Punk Show: Melissa, Committment (Philly), Pure Terror, Spesia
Our next ABC No Rio in Exile show is Tuesday, November 11th at Trans-Pecos in Ridgewood, Queens! Featuring Brooklyn’s black metal punx Melissa, Philly anti-imperialist hardcore/punx Commitment (members of Soul Glo & Backslider!), Brooklyn Pan Arab hardcore kids Pure Terror, and NYC melodic crust project Spesia kicking things off! Doors at 7pm, all ages, $12… Read More
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Film Screening: Centering on Palestine
Join us for a night centering Palestinian films.Screening Khaled Jarrar’s INFILTRATORS (2012, 70 min) and true stories and painted dreams from the heart of Gaza. Short animated films made using stop motion, created by children and youth living under siege lead by Haneen Koraz and team. Spaces are limited, RSVP through this link: https://withfriends.events/event/OqvQC9y4/centering-palestine-on-screen/?location=STATE%3A%3ANew%2520York Thursday, October… Read More