Roots quartet Bronson Rock and acoustic rock purveyors The Bargain don't care if you've been naughty or nice—they're not judgmental like that Santa dude. They'll play a holiday special show for everyone on Fri., Dec. 20, at Best Video Film & Cultural Center. The festivities start at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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The Sleeping Giant Reading Series brings writers and book lovers together on the third Thursday of the month. In the long shadow of Hamden’s Sleeping Giant, writers of every kind gather to hear professional readings, raise a glass, network, and support one another’s work. All are welcome, whether you’re a scribbler who hasn’t yet dared to call yourself a “writer” or an experienced published author.

This month’s featured guest writers are: Alice Mattison and David Gates.

Join us for first-hour readings by our featured 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!

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, December 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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We are so excited to continue our partnership with Lyric Hall to help bring great cinema back to New Haven!! On Tue., December 17th, we will be screening the 1960 film THE APARTMENT dir. by Billy Wilder and starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Ticket prices are $10 (ticket only) or $25 (for popcorn and a drink). TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED THROUGH THE LINK BELOW. The show starts at 6:00 pm.

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Cuban Jazz with Carlos Gomez, Jeff Fuller and Ben Bilello
at Best Video Film & Cultural Center
Saturday, December 14, 2024
7:00 – 8:30 pm
$15 music charge

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Carlos Manuel Gomez, piano
Jeff Fuller, bass
Ben Bilello, drums

Roll on in in your flannels for Saturday morning cartoons and a hot cocoa toppings bar! From 9:30 - 11am, Best Video and the Best Video Coffee Bar will be hosting Hot Cocoa and Cartoons - the Holiday Edition! Gather round for all your favorites while sippin’ on some of the best cocoa around, festooned with your selection of toppings. $5 suggested donation.

Special on hot chocolates: 2 for $5 from 9:30 - 11am!

FauxMenco and Joey Wit share the bill at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Fri., Dec. 13. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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Please join Best Video for a different kind of holiday movie, Stanley Kubrick’s sensational thriller EYES WIDE SHUT on Tuesday, December 10th at 7pm. A $5 suggested donation for members/$10 for non-members. The Best Video Coffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, café drinks, and freshly popped popcorn.

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David Coller returns to Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Sat., Dec. 7, for a night of original music with Diane Chodkowski on vocal harmonies. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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Please join Best Video and the folks who brought you PIZZA A LOVE STORY for the DVD Release Party for SLICE OF AMERICA on Friday, December 6th at 7pm. Tickets are $25 and include 2 slices of pizza and a drink. The Best Video Coffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, and café drinks.

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Please join us for Movie Trivia Night, hosted by Best Video member Michael Domangue, on Wednesday, December 4th, 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.

The Anne Marie Menta Band plays Best Video Film & Cultural Center Sat., Nov. 30, at 7 PM with special guest Frank Critelli. The cover is $15.

The Mark Kaplan Quartet plays Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Fri., November 29th. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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Please join Best Video staffer, Anthony Capasso, for a new monthly screening series: CULT NIGHT! The 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.

We are so excited to officially announce our partnership with Lyric Hall to help bring great cinema to New Haven!! On Tue., Nov. 26th we will be showing the film “Perfect Days” dir. by Wim Wenders. Ticket prices are $10 (ticket only) or $25 (for popcorn and a drink). The show starts at 6:00 pm.

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Lyric Hall is located at 827 Whalley Avenue in New Haven. Worried about parking?? Don’t be! Here’s a great map with all kinds of parking for you.

SCRT AGNT, Glass Cannon, and Don't Go Outside share the bill at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Sat., Nov. 23. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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Dr. Caterwaul's Cadre of Clairvoyant Claptraps play Best Video Film & Cultural Center Fri., Nov. 22. 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 on the third Thursday of the month. In the long shadow of Hamden’s Sleeping Giant, writers of every kind gather to hear professional readings, raise a glass, network, and support one another’s work. All are welcome, whether you’re a scribbler who hasn’t yet dared to call yourself a “writer” or an experienced published author.

For November’s Installment, our guest readers are novelist Marilyn Simon Rothstein and flash fiction writer Paul Beckman.

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! 🎹