SCREENING @ LYRIC HALL: THE TASTE OF THINGS (2023/PG-13/2h15m)
Jan
21

SCREENING @ LYRIC HALL: THE TASTE OF THINGS (2023/PG-13/2h15m)

We are so excited to officially announce our partnership with Lyric Hall to help bring great cinema to New Haven!! On Tue., Jan. 21st, we will be showing the film THE TASTE OF THINGS starring Juliette Binoche. 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.

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THE SECRET MUSIC DOCUMENTARY SOCIETY SCREENING HOSTED BY GORMAN BECHARD & FAITH MAREK
Jan
23

THE SECRET MUSIC DOCUMENTARY SOCIETY SCREENING HOSTED BY GORMAN BECHARD & FAITH MAREK

Please join filmmakers Gorman Bechard & Faith Marek for a new monthly screening series: : THE SECRET MUSIC DOCUMENTARY SOCIETY. Each month, Gorman & Faith will share an underseen or unknown music documentary on Thursday, January 23rd at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for the screening only or $20 for the screening, pizza, and one drink. Doors for pizza/beer open at 6pm, film starts at 7pm.

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This event sponsored by Modern Apizza, New England Brewing Company, and Taste of New Haven.

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GuitarTownCT Bluegrass Jam
Jan
26

GuitarTownCT Bluegrass Jam

The Hamden Bluegrass Jam—hosted by GuitarTown CT Productions takes place Sunday, January 26th 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.

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Movie Trivia Night hosted by Michael Domangue
Feb
5

Movie Trivia Night hosted by Michael Domangue

Please join us for Movie Trivia Night, hosted by Best Video member Michael Domangue, on Wednesday, February 5th, 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.

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QUEER FILM CLUB presents DESERT HEARTS (1985/R/1h31m)
Feb
6

QUEER FILM CLUB presents DESERT HEARTS (1985/R/1h31m)

Queer Film Club (QFC) is proud to present DESERT HEARTS on Thursday, February 6th. The event begins at 6:30 pm for mingling, reconnecting, and general merriment, with the film starting around 7 pm. Entry to the screening is free with a suggested donation of $5. The Best Video Coffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, and café drinks.

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THE MOON SHELLS W/LYS GUILLORN: INDIE FOLK
Feb
8

THE MOON SHELLS W/LYS GUILLORN: INDIE FOLK

The Moon Shells with Lys Guillorn play Best Video Film & Cultural Center Sat., Feb. 8. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10. Lys Guillorn will play a short set of their stuff with some of the Moon Shells backing them up, and then the Moon Shells for their set, so less of an "opener-main act" situation and more of a collaboration.

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Feb
10

Hamden High School's Tri-M Club Coffee House

Please join the Hamden High School’s Tri-M Club students for a Coffee House on Monday, February 10th, beginning at 6 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.

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Sleeping Giant Reading Series
Feb
20

Sleeping Giant Reading Series

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.

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!

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Oscar Viewing Party hosted by Michael Domangue
Mar
2

Oscar Viewing Party hosted by Michael Domangue

Watch the Oscars with your Besties and our host Michael Domangue of Trivia Night fame!

We’ll be screening the Oscars and Red Carpet coverage on Sunday, March 2nd, beginning with our Red Carpet Happy Hour from 6 - 7pm. The Oscars viewing will begin at 7pm. There will be special drinks, FREE snacks, and lots of witty banter from our host. He may even throw in some trivia questions for fun during commercial breaks. We’ll be announcing our Oscar Pool winner during the evening. Tickets are $25 per person and include 1 FREE drink. Fancy attire is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! The more glam the better!

Get your tickets HERE

Oscar Pool Ballots can be purchased ($10) at Best Video. Just ask any staff member and they’ll hook you up! Winner will be announced at the close of the Oscars Viewing Party (or likely the next morning, we’ll all be tired…)

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Movie Trivia Night hosted by Michael Domangue
Mar
5

Movie Trivia Night hosted by Michael Domangue

Please join us for Movie Trivia Night, hosted by Best Video member Michael Domangue, on Wednesday, March 5th, 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.

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MICHAEL'S MAGICAL MYSTERY MOVIE: VOL. 8
Mar
13

MICHAEL'S MAGICAL MYSTERY MOVIE: VOL. 8

Back for a third year, BVFCC member and trivia host Michael Domangue brings us a crazy film screening for a good cause.  Admission to this special event is FREE, but donations will be taken for NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness. This year's mystery movie has never been available on a streaming service, but is currently available to rent at Best Video. The mystery movie starts at 7pm and admission is free (see above).  The café will be open for beer, wine, and cafe drinks.  FREE popcorn will be served. This film is rated R.

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Sleeping Giant Reading Series
Jan
16

Sleeping Giant Reading Series

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: Danielle Chapman and Henry (Hank) Paper.

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!

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Cult Night w/Anthony!
Jan
9

Cult Night w/Anthony!

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.

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Movie Trivia Night hosted by Michael Domangue
Jan
8

Movie Trivia Night hosted by Michael Domangue

Please join us for Movie Trivia Night, hosted by Best Video member Michael Domangue, on Wednesday, January 8th, 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.

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QUEER FILM CLUB presents DRIVE AWAY DOLLS (2024/R/1h24m)
Jan
2

QUEER FILM CLUB presents DRIVE AWAY DOLLS (2024/R/1h24m)

Queer Film Club (QFC) is proud to present DRIVE AWAY DOLLS on Thursday, January 2nd. The event begins at 6pm for mingling, reconnecting, and general merriment, with the film starting around 7pm. Entry to the screening is free with a suggested donation of $5. The Best Video Coffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, and café drinks.,

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GuitarTownCT Bluegrass Jam
Dec
29

GuitarTownCT Bluegrass Jam

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.

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NEW! Sleeping Giant Reading Series
Dec
19

NEW! Sleeping Giant Reading Series

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!

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Jazz Night: Allen Lowe & The All-Stars
Dec
18

Jazz Night: Allen Lowe & The All-Stars

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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SCREENING @ LYRIC HALL: THE APARTMENT (1960/NR/2h5m)
Dec
17

SCREENING @ LYRIC HALL: THE APARTMENT (1960/NR/2h5m)

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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Hot Cocoa and Cartoons - the Holiday Edition! plus Hot Cocoa Bar
Dec
14

Hot Cocoa and Cartoons - the Holiday Edition! plus Hot Cocoa Bar

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!

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Movie Trivia Night hosted by Michael Domangue
Dec
4

Movie Trivia Night hosted by Michael Domangue

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.

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