We offer regular public programs, events & exhibitions.

︎ February 12th
7-9pm

A Monthly Speaker Series.

WEB4
The Offline Rabbit Hole

At Secret Riso Club with Irrelevant Press.

Sharing, browsing, chatting, liking, learning, searching, linking, growing.

The monthly series invites four presenters to showcase thoughts, work, research, or stories of interest to them at the moment and invites audience members to provide feedback, questions, or paths for continued rabbit-holing.

︎ February 20th
Time TBD

Skill Share

Join Ares Maia, Ryan Vasta, and Sarula Bao at Secret Riso Club to learn the ins and outs of applying to zine fairs. From publishing individually to working within collectives and producing fairs themselves, your three hosts come with plenty of experience in both applying to fairs and reviewing fair applications.

︎ February 22th
6-10pm

Release Party

Join us for the release of issue 5 of BOM Magazine. This issue features profiles of artists that have submitted to our publication, as well as conversations with creatives that move us.

︎ March 1st
7-9

Launch

A celebration of resistance, featuring ironic Americana-inspired attire, global music, and a vibrant gathering of creatives, activists, and organizers. The goal is to foster connections, inspire dialogue, and amplify strategies for collective action.

︎ March 15nd
7-9

Workshop + Talk

GIRL MATH, QUEER TIME: Maps, Graphs, and Memes in Autobiographical Practices

A workshop and talk with Maja Demska and Aleksandra Kamińska

QTTF (Queeers to the Front) Touring US is a queer-run touring agency representing queer, female, disabled, and BIPOC artists within the music industry. QTTF operates across the UK, and Europe, offering tour management, merchandise management, backline hire and other crew services with the goal of creating transparent, affordable, and ethical work environments for artists and crew.

︎ February 13th
7-9pm

Book Launch

Join Lyon, France based Hector Moska of Studio H13 as they present their last book "Les dessins de Julien" by Julien Marmar. Hector will share his experiences working with artists to publish their books.

No RSVP required

︎ February 6th
7-9pm

Art Making

Make Valentine's Day cards for your comrades, friends, and lovers thrugh collage, Riso printed materials, stamps and print making! This drop-in workshop will run for 2 hours, each participants will make 5 cards.

︎ February 16th
3pm

Meeting

Join to learn more about volunteer opportunities. You would heard more about working groups and way to gert involved with src and meet like minded folks.

︎ January 9th
6:30-9pm

Book Launch + Presentation 

MONOCHROMATOR
Magazine Talk: Let's make films political again!

122 Central Ave

Presentation by Alex Heeyeon Kil (EIC) + Conversation with contributors,Rafaela Bassili & Forrest Cardamenis + Q&A

No RSVP required

︎December 13th

Friday Dec 13 at 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

On View until January 7th

At Secret Riso Club

Join us for the opening night of our new media art exhibit "DTHRR"

We'll be hosting our debut 'Et al.' exhibit at Secret Riso Club featuring digital artists Entroplay and Vohu Mana , exploring the concept of dithering.

This event is the opening night of a 3-week exhibit in partnership with Secret Riso Club. Come experience the art, listen to live DJ sets, and sip on complimentary drinks courtesy of our sponsors. With purchase of a ticket, you will also be entered into a giveaway of an at-home wine-masher for you to create your own wines in the comfort of your home!

No outside beverages are permitted

21+

For any questions or concerns please email info@sightsandsounds.io

︎ Submissions: December 18th, 11:59pm EST

Grant Application:
We are offering three micro grants to support the creation of politically engaged zines or publications. 

**Eligibility:**

Open to individuals or small collectives interested in producing a zine or publication with a political focus

︎November 24th

Doors 5PM
Viewing 5:30PM

Resistance Cinema

Hosted by GUNK and Secret Riso Club

A series of the early works of Mustafa Abu Ali, founder of the Palestine Film Unit.

Programmed by Yasmina Tail and Rosa Marin

Tickets $5-15 NOTAFLOF (all proceeds donated to Palestinian/Lebanese liberation organizations TBA)

︎November 21th
6-10PM

Up until Dec 10th

Exhibition Opening:
ALL AMERICAN RUFFNECKS

series of 24 works by Justin Jenkins @mistadeadhead. Brought to you by @parall.e.l and @secret_riso_club.

︎November 16th

Come learn the basics of Riso in a group setting. You’ll create your own 2 color poster and learn how to set-up files either digitally or analog.

︎ Wednesday,
November 20th
7:00pm – 10:00pm

This beginner-level workshop will take participants through all the tools and functions of Adobe Photoshop, explore sweatshop-free merchandise design as a tool for mutual aid, the origins of graphic design, how to design for housing accessibility, and more. This workshop is taught from the frameworks of design justice, anti-imperialist design histories, maximalism, everyday and omnipresent design, surrealism,
and hacking. 

Participants will work together to make a Riso poster and leave with a copy of the poster and a basic understanding of how the machine works.

︎ October 5th
1-3pm
Workshop

Javascript & Riso?! making riso prints with p5js and p5.riso

You can make riso prints with code! Using the p5js and p5.riso libraries, learn the basics of creating a digital drawing <for riso printing> with Javascript. No prior coding or riso experience necessary.