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 current social movements.
We are currently undergoing construction of our new building, slated to be finished by late summer of 2026.
Photograph © Jade Doskow
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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…
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Punk/Hardcore Show: Crushfund, Sub Rosa, Tober Lions, Jolana Star
Saturday 12/13 ABC No Rio in Exile kicks off monthly punk and hardcore shows every second Saturday of the month at everyone’s favorite Brooklyn anarchist bookstore @the_p.i.t._ The December installation is a melodic punk extravaganza featuring the dulcet tones of:@crushfund (dance punk for the deranged)@sub_rosa_band (melodic punks from the wilds of Brooklyn/Queens, check out their new album on…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Art Exhibition: Genocide
Opening this Friday, 6pm, at Bullet Space, the ABC No Rio Visual Arts Collective presents their latest exhibition: Genocide. Witnessing the first “live-streamed” genocide in human history and its accompanying political theatrics, it is impossible not to be overwhelmed by outrage. Artists around the world have joined the protests in the streets, creating works that…
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Books Through Bars Book Drive: We’ll be Tabling!
We’ll be tabling at the upcoming Books Through Bars Prison Book Drive, which is happening at 315 E 16th St. in Brooklyn on Sept 20th, 1-5pm. If you have books to donate, please bring them for this great cause and organization, and stay to check out literature and zines from a host of other important…
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Steven Englander Memorial: Oct 11th (RSVP if coming)
On October 11th (with a rain day of Oct 12th) come join us to celebrate the life of long-time ABC No Rio director, Steven Englander. Steven left us in December 2024, leaving behind a celebrated legacy. We will pay tribute to our friend and comrade at the El Jardin Del Paraiso garden, located on East…
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ABC NO RIO’s INAuGURAL ZINE FAIR – Sept 27th!
We are ecstatic to announce that on September 27th, we’ll be hosting our first-ever zine fair! Organized by the ABC No Rio Zine Library collective, we have worked hard to put together a community event that not only celebrates zines and zine culture but one that brings together collaborators and friends from the DIY and mutual…
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Benefit Hardcore Show – Sept 27th (part of zine fair)
Zines during the day, hardcore at night! At Mayday Space on 27th Sept, as part of the Zine Fair, the ABC No Rio Punk/HC collective is putting together an awesome line-up: Suggested price $15. **All proceeds will go towards ABC No Rio’s new building fund! 6pm-10pm Mayday Space: 176 St Nicholas Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
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.