The Bronx Music Hall (BMH) offers an October lineup of Latin Beats, film, comedy, theater, special tours and more. BMH is the borough’s first newly-constructed independent music performance venue in more than 50 years; and it’s mission is to celebrates the Bronx’s cultural energy. The month also coincides with Open House New York (Oct. 18), when the Bronx Music Hall will join hundreds of cultural and architectural sites citywide in opening its doors for special access and tours. Visitors will explore the theater, rehearsal and classroom facilities, gallery, and outdoor plazas.
The October Lineup:
OFF-SITE: Wed, Oct 8 — 3:30–4:30 PM | FREE
Culture Pass at the NYPL (Hunts Point Library),877 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY
Olyda Espinal leads a flamenco demonstration and performance.
Thu, Oct 9 — 8:00 PM | $10
Bochinchando: Bronx Vaudeville
Comedy and music with comics Black Rose, Joe Fernandes, and Kareem Blue; MC Peaches Rodriguez; music by DJ Shorty Love. For mature audiences only.
Sun, Oct 12 — 3:00 PM | $25 advance / $30 door
Quest IV Yurumein (Documentary + Q&A & Live Music).
The documentary traces the global threads of the Garífuna people through archival footage, insightful testimonies, and powerful dialogue—celebrating identity, resilience, and cultural unity across borders.” A director Q&A and live music will follow the screening.
Thu–Sat, Oct 16, 17, 18 & Thu–Sat, Oct 23, 24, 25 — $25
In Their Footsteps
Infinite Variety Productions presents a play based on oral history interviews with female Vietnam veterans. Through a script crafted entirely from oral histories, In Their Footsteps brings to life the untold experiences of five American women—two military officers and three civilian volunteers—who served in Vietnam, immersing audiences in the human side of war.
Fri, Oct 17 — 7:00 PM | $20
Bronx Rising!: Latinos in Rock
Afro-Dominicano in concert, with a pre-concert presentation by Bobby Sanabria on the influence of Latin music in rock.
Sat, Oct 18
Open House New York at BMH
As part of the citywide Open House New York festival, Bronx Music Hall will open its doors for guided tours led by WXY founding principal Claire Weisz and BMH staff. Visitors will explore the theater, rehearsal and classroom facilities, gallery, and outdoor plazas, and learn about BMH’s design and role as the Bronx’s first newly constructed independent music venue in more than 50 years.
Tour times: 3:30–4:30 PM and 5:00–6:00 PM | FREE (ticket required, available via OHNY starting Oct 3 at 12 PM) | Details: ohny.org/place/bronx-music-hall-2
Sat, Oct 25 — 4:00–10:00 PM | TBD
Anime, Gaming & Godzilla
Featuring the Otaku Music Market and an evening screening of Godzilla vs King Kong (1962) with a live music soundtrack provided by Bobby Sanabria & Project X.
Thu, Oct 30 — 7:00 PM | $5
Palabras Abiertas
Spoken word open mic hosted by Bronx poet Sumbodies Mama with special guests.
For more information visit bronxmusichall.org
Bronx Music Hall is ocated at 438 East 163rd Street, Bronx, NY 10451.
