Step right into Hamden’s very own monthly jazz club…

Please join BVFCC and host Allen Lowe for our Monthly Jazz Night with Allen Lowe & The All-Stars on Wednesday, November 20th at 7pm. There will be a coterie of musical guests assembled by our host each month in a relaxed setting with tables and chairs to truly sit back, relax, and enjoy the great vibe. Of course, the BVCoffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, and café drinks. Cover charge is $10.

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Please join Best Video and the Ukrainian-American Humanitarian Fund for a very special screening of War Dog: A Ukrainian War Documentary on Tuesday, November 19th at 7pm. Tickets are $15 and funds will be donated to the Ukrainian-American Humanitarian Fund.

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The Hamden Bluegrass Jam—hosted by GuitarTown CT Productions takes place Sunday, November 17th from 3 - 5:30 PM.

There is a $5 suggested donation. Come on down, have a coffee, beer or glass of wine and enjoy the music. It’s all acoustic and mostly traditional. Any and all bluegrass players are welcome.

Bring your instrument or just bring your ears. Come to pick or just to listen.

Indie rock bands Zoo Front and Faculty Lounge share the bill at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Sat., Nov. 16. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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Jeff Fuller and Tony Lombardozzi, with guest Barry Ries on drums, play jazz at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Fri., Nov. 15. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $15.

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Come check out Knitting, Carey, and Microgoblet on Monday, November 11th at 7pm. The cover is $10.

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Please join Best Video for a rollicking evening of ska with area superstars Sgt. Scag on Saturday, November 9th at 7pm. We Are Bison will be opening. The cover is $10.

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Bryan Titus, Marc Apostolides, & Shawn Taylor present "Songs from the Trail" at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Fri., Nov. 8. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10. There will be a donation jar for the musicians to show your love!

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Please join us for Movie Trivia Night, hosted by Best Video member Michael Domangue, on Wednesday, November 6th, at 7 pm. Entry is $5/person. Teams of up to 4 members will enjoy 5 rounds of movie-themed trivia questions. The winning team will receive a $25 Best Video Gift Card!

A word to the wise…this event has become very popular (yay!) so you may want to get here a little early to grab a table!

The Best Video Coffee Bar is open for beer, wine, and café drinks throughout the evening.

OK Company and Canal Street share the bill at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Sat., Nov. 2. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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Please join us for First Friday Lounge Night from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on Friday, November 1st, featuring Wes O’Brien’s jazz piano. There is no cover charge, and the Best Video Coffee Bar will be open throughout for all your beverage needs, with Happy Hour pricing on beer and wine.

5:30 - 7:30 pm Come on by Best Video for a nice glass of wine with a friend or a cup of tea and your book. Sit back, relax, and enjoy as Wes O’Brien delights with his great anecdotes and wonderful selection of jazz standards, show tunes, and ballads.

Tonight's all about good vibes, great music, and having a blast together. Let's make it a night to remember, everyone! 🎹

Best Video is at the epicenter of the Spring Glen neighborhood Halloween fun!

Please join Best Video staffer, Anthony Capasso, for a new monthly screening series: CULT NIGHT! This month features a special DOUBLE FEATURE in honor of HalloweenThe title will be a surprise each month but know that it will be pulled from the Cult section and is sure to horrify, befuddle, and delight fans of the wacky world of cult movies. Tickets are $5 and the Best Video Coffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, and café drinks.

Please join Best Video for October’s Member’s Choice Horror Series. This year’s presenters were randomly chosen and the final presenter will be member Karen Ponzio sharing the 1976 classic CARRIE on Tuesday, October 29th. The screening begins at 7pm and entry is free for Best Video members/$10 for non-members. The Best Video Coffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, café drinks, and freshly popped popcorn will be available for purchase.

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Please join the students of Hamden High School’s Tri-M Club for a Coffee House on Monday, October 28th, beginning at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and donations to the Tri-M Club are strongly encouraged!

The Best Video Coffee Bar will be open for beverages and café drinks.

The Hamden Bluegrass Jam—hosted by GuitarTown CT Productions takes place Sunday, October 27th from 3 - 5:30 PM.

There is a $5 suggested donation. Come on down, have a coffee, beer or glass of wine and enjoy the music. It’s all acoustic and mostly traditional. Any and all bluegrass players are welcome.

Bring your instrument or just bring your ears. Come to pick or just to listen.

Best Video Film & Culture Center presents a Halloween weekend special event—a performance by Ramones tribute band The Hymans followed by a screening of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre!" The show is on Sat., Oct. 26. It starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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The improvisational collective Light Upon Blight, led by Jeff Cedrone and frequent collaborator Peter Riccio, will be performing their 9th annual Halloween live score on Fri., Oct. 25, at Best Video Film & Cultural Center. The show starts at 8 PM and the cover is $10. This year's film is "A Page of Madness."

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Queer Film Club (QFC) is proud to present JENNIFER’S BODY on Thursday, September 24th at Massaro Community Farm, located at 41 Ford Road, Wallingford. The screening will occur outdoors. “Doors” open at 6pm for vending, the Costume Contest begins at 6:45pm, and the film will begin at 7:15pm. There is a $5 suggestion donation.

Portland, Oregon's Blue Darling and New Haven's own Goodnight Blue Moon split the bill at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Thursday, Oct. 23. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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Please join Best Video for October’s Member’s Choice Horror Series. This year’s presenters were randomly chosen and the fourth presenter will be member Matt Socia sharing the 1981 terrifier THE EVIL DEAD on Tuesday, October 22nd. The screening begins at 7pm and entry is free for Best Video members/$10 for non-members. The Best Video Coffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, café drinks, and freshly popped popcorn will be available for purchase.

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Please join Best Video for BEST FEST as we celebrate INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT VIDEO STORE DAY (yes, it’s a real thing) on Saturday, October 19th, from 1 - 5 pm., with a variety of physical media vendors of VHS, vinyl, DVD’s, games, books, action figures, and more! Entry is $5. There will also be limited edition Best Video tote bags and t-shirts for sale. Get yours while supplies last!! And at 7 pm, we’ll be screening a cult favorite tv horror film for FREE!

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The duo of Lana Auerbach and Austin Scelzo perform a diverse selection of fiddle music live at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Fri., October. 18. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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The Sleeping Giant Reading Series brings writers and book lovers together. All are welcome, whether you’re a scribbler who hasn’t yet dared to call yourself a “writer” or an experienced published author.

Join us for first-hour readings by guest writers, including some of the great voices of our day, followed by Writers’ Happy Hour, a chance to meet fellow writers, ask questions, lend your support, and have fun together!

This month's guest authors are: Tim Parrish & April Bernard

The Sleeping Giant Reading Series is free to attend. Donations at the door for our guest readers are always appreciated.

Step right into Hamden’s very own monthly jazz club…

Please join BVFCC and host Allen Lowe for our Monthly Jazz Night with Allen Lowe & The All-Stars on Wednesday, October 16th at 7pm. There will be a coterie of musical guests assembled by our host each month in a relaxed setting with tables and chairs to truly sit back, relax, and enjoy the great vibe. Of course, the BVCoffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, and café drinks. Cover charge is $10.

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Please join Best Video for October’s Member’s Choice Horror Series. This year’s presenters were randomly chosen and the third presenter will be member Gianni Gaetano sharing the 1998 slasher horror URBAN LEGEND on Tuesday, October 15th. The screening begins at 7pm and entry is free for Best Video members/$10 for non-members. Freshly popped popcorn will be available for purchase.

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Please join us for the inaugural ArtHouse Cinema Sunday Screening hosted by Best Video’s Administrative Director, Rai Bruton on Sunday, October 13th at 4pm. Once a month, Rai will present a film from Best Video’s shelves that defies the commercial constraints of the film industry and speaks to the audience through the director’s artistic vision.

There is a suggested donation of $5.

To be notified of the film’s title, please email rai@bestvideo.com and ask to be added to the email list. Or just show up and be surprised!

Please join Best Video and Loaves & Fishes for a Women's Clothing Swap on Sunday, Octobe 13th from 11am - 2pm outside on the Best Video deck (we'll move inside in case of inclement weather). The cost for participating is $20. Proceeds will be split between the two organizations. If you are planning to bring clothing to swap, you must RSVP and choose "bringing items" option.

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The Stephen Clair Transmissions play Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Sat., Oct. 12. The show starts at 7 PM with Inner Groove opening. The cover is $10.

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