Best Video Film & Cultural Center, in association with the Hamden Earth Day Committee, is pleased to present the award-winning 2022 documentary SCRAP on Thursday, April 25th at 7pm in Thornton Wilder Auditorium at the Miller Memorial Central Library Cultural Center, located at 2901 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, CT. This screening is free and open to the public.

T.J. Thompson & Friends play jazz, New Orleans r&b, and Thompson's original tunes at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Wed., April. 24. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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Please join Best Video Film & Cultural Center for a screening of SHAME, the second installment in our special screening series: VISIONS OF DARKNESS & LIGHT presented by Best Video’s founder Hank Paper and Christopher Sharrett, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Visual and Sound Media College of Human Development Culture and Media at Seton Hall University of CT on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7pm. There will be an introduction and post-screening Q&A with Hank and Chris.

Tickets are free to Best Video Members/$10 for non-members. The Best Video Coffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, café drinks, and free popcorn.

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Please join Best Video Film & Cultural Center and Quinnipiac University Women in Film Coalition on Sunday, April 21st at 6pm for a special screening of select 8mm reels. This event is free and open to the public.

The Hamden Bluegrass Jam—hosted by GuitarTown CT Productions takes place Sunday, April 21st, 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.

The Nu Haven Kapelye All Stars play Best Video Film & Cultural Center Sat., April. 20. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.
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Please join local author Megan Shaughnessy for a reading and craft project related to her children’s book, ORLA & OTIS on Saturday, April 20th from 9:30 - 10:30 pm. This event is free and open to children and their families/caregivers. The book will be available for purchase.

Bobby Dyckman Album Release Party, featuring David Taylor Coffee and Cvmrats live on Friday, April 19th beginning at 6:30pm. Entry is $10.

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The Imperfectionists play Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Thurs., April. 18. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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Please join BVFCC and host Allen Lowe for our Monthly Jazz Night with Allen Lowe & The All-Stars on Wednesday, April 17th 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. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Please join Best Video Film & Cultural Center for a screening of THE STRAIGHT STORY, the third installment in our special screening series: VISIONS OF DARKNESS & LIGHT presented by Best Video’s founder Hank Paper and Christopher Sharrett, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Visual and Sound Media College of Human Development Culture and Media at Seton Hall University on Tuesday, April 16th at 7pm. There will be an introduction and post-screening Q&A with Hank and Chris.

Tickets are free to Best Video Members/$10 for non-members. The Best Video Coffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, café drinks, and free popcorn.

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Please join Best Video for an evening of NOISE with Dei Christ, Dying In Space, CHOPx7, and Miserable Prick. The show starts at 7pm and the cover is $10.

The Best Video Coffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, and café drinks.

Please join End-of-Life Doula, Amy Lane for a free hour-long DEATH CAFÉ from 3-4 pm on Sunday, April 14th in the Best Video Living Room. This event is free and open to the public.

Hup and Away play Best Video Film & Cultural Center Sat., April. 13. The show starts at 7:30 PM and the cover is $10.

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American Elm and Hugh and Dana share a singer-songwriter bill at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Fri., April. 12. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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Please join Best Video Film & Cultural Center for a very special event. We will be joined by the one and only Tippy Walker, star of the 1964 film THE WORLD OF HENRY ORIENT. Ms. Walker will be screening the film w/possible pauses to share anecdotes and details about the making of the film. Tickets are $10 for all.

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Please join Best Video staffer, Anthony Capasso, for a new monthly screening series: CULT NIGHT! w/Anthony 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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Please join Best Video Film & Cultural Center for a screening of SEVEN DAYS IN MAY, the first in our special screening series: VISIONS OF DARKNESS & LIGHT presented by Best Video’s founder Hank Paper and Christopher Sharrett, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Visual and Sound Media College of Human Development Culture and Media at Seton Hall University on Tuesday, April 9th at 7pm. There will be an introduction and post-screening Q&A with Hank and Chris.

Tickets are free to Best Video Members/$10 for non-members. The Best Video Coffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, café drinks, and free popcorn.

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Please join Kulturally Lit, The James Baldwin Project, Possible Futures, and Best Video Film & Cultural Center for a free screening and discussion of the film JAMES BALDWIN: THE PRICE OF THE TICKET at 3pm on Sunday, April 7th in honor of the yearlong celebration of James Baldwin’s 100th birthday. The post-screening discussion will be led by Kulturally Lit’s Ife-Michelle Gardin and the film’s producer and director, Karen Thorsen. The Best Video Coffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, and café drinks. RSVP required.

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Springtime calls for another neighborhood Kid’s Clothing Swap! Bring your gently used, outgrown kid’s clothing to swap for “new to you” kid clothing for your little ones on Sunday, April 7th from 10 am - 12 pm! Enjoy a cup of coffee and a pastry from the Best Video Coffee Bar. Chat with old friends and make some new ones. Don’t forget your tote bag!

All remaining clothing will be donated to Loaves and Fishes.

9-11 am April 7th - Saturday Morning Cartoons to Save the Planet - Come! Be a Planeteer and pay what you can to fund Hamden's 2024 Earth Day. When your powers combine, we can fund Earth Day! Come in costume for the chance to win prizes! 

Sambeleza performs at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Sat., April. 6, in a show that starts at 7 PM. Singer Fernanda Franco will be accompanied by Joe Carter on guitar and Jeff Fuller on bass. The cover is $15.

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Please join us for LOUNGE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm on Thursday, April 4th featuring Wes O’Brien’s jazz piano. And then…KARAOKE hosted by Lucas the Singing Barista from 7:30 - 9 pm. There is a $5 entry for Karaoke. The Best Video Coffee Bar will be open throughout for all your beverage needs!

Please join us for Movie Trivia Night, hosted by Best Video member Michael Domangue, on Wednesday, April 3rd at 7 pm. Entry fee is $5 per person. Teams of up to 4 members will enjoy 5 rounds of movie-themed trivia questions. The winning team will receive a $25 BVFCC 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 will be open for beer, wine, and café drinks throughout the evening.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!

VVEBS and Midnight Psychic share the bill at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Fri., Mar. 29. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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Back for a second 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.

Please join BVFCC for Alien, the final installment in our March Monster Madness Screening Series hosted by BVFCC staffer Anthony Capasso on Tuesday, March 26th at 7pm. Entry is FREE to BVFCC members and $10 for non-members. The BVCoffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, café drinks, and FREE freshly-popped popcorn!

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The Hamden Bluegrass Jam—hosted by GuitarTown CT Productions takes place Sun., March 24th, 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.

Shandy Lawson brings stories and music to Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Sat., Mar. 23. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

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