ABC No Rio

It's been talked about for years. Now ABC Rio is making final plans to move out of 156 Rivington St., a crumbling building that will be replaced by a new home for the radical arts center.

This weekend is packed with great performances on the Lower East Side.  Here are some top picks for events happening in the neighborhood: Don't forget to get your act together and audition for the Lower East Side Talent Showcase. They...

Make sure to catch the Clothesline Benefit Art Sale at ABC No Rio tonight and tomorrow night from 7p - 10p.  Various works on paper will be "strung up" with many surprising things "hanging on the line". ...

Duncan Meisel, one of the hosts of "Books Through Bars Bingo", has asked us to spread the word about their upcoming event at ABC No Rio, this Friday at 8pm. Duncan writes:Books Through Bars is out of money,...

If you are staying out of the fray of the CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival, there are still plenty of events happening on the Lower East Side this evening: As we've mentioned, the guys from Grand...

Tonight's New Filmmakers series at Anthology Archives focus is "Women Behind the Lens". With Eye Am experimental, narrative and documentary shorts made by women. Featuring the works of Naomi White, Oriana Fox, Alana Kakoyiannis, Akosua Adoma Owusu, Naiti Gamez and...

State politicians are warning that chaos will ensue in New York City's schools if the paralyzed Senate does not act to extend mayoral control by tomorrow night. On Friday, police arrested two teens in connection with anti-Semitic acts on...

We've already reported some of the news from last night's Community Board 3 meeting (see below). Here's a recap of the other noteworthy items discussed: Dominic Pisciotta was re-elected as chairman of CB3. He held off a challenge from...

We've already reported some of the news from last night's Community Board 3 meeting (see below). Here's a recap of the other noteworthy items discussed: Dominic Pisciotta was re-elected as chairman of CB3. He held off a challenge from...