Group of people at SXSW event posing for a photo with a person in a dog costume. The background is yellow with SXSW, Mercedes-Benz, Capital One logos.

DOG DAYS 2025
WLTDO TURNED 25

Thank you Boston, Providence, and Montpelier!

ON JULY 26, 2025 THE SONG WHO LET THE DOGS OUT (BAHA MEN, 2000) TURNED 25. WOOF! TO CELEBRATE, OPEN PRODUCED A SERIES OF EVENTS INCLUDING SCREENINGS OF THE DOCUMENTARY WHO LET THE DOGS OUT (HODGEE FILMS, 2019), AND MUSEUM OF WHO LET WHO LET THE DOGS OUT OUT, BEN SISTO’S ARCHIVE OF RELATED OBJECTS & EPHEMERA. IT WAS A WILD WEEK, THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT AND SUPPORTED!

THANK YOU LOCAL PRESS! BOSTON HASSLE, PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, WARWICK BEACON, CRANSTON HERALD, PPL PODCAST, PROVIDENCE MONTHLY, I THINK THAT’S GREAT (PODCAST), AND OTHERS.

Photograph of a handwritten note or sign with the message "Who let the dogs out?" and a sticker or label from 3M that reads "DS.DD 1.0 M°/1.0 Mo."
Framed collage featuring a group of men standing in front of a yellow house with a sign that says 'Home of the' and palm trees in the background. The collage includes multiple copies of the album cover for 'Who Let the Dogs Out' by Baha Men, a CD, a rainbow-colored award plaque, and a certificate.

MUSEUM OF WHO LET WHO LET THE DOGS OUT OUT

"strange and thoroughly amazing" — Hyperallergic

July 11–August 15, 2025
Reception July 26, 5:00–6:00 PM,
Right after a film screening

Providence Public Library
150 Empire Street, Providence, RI
Donald J. Farish Auditorium, 3rd Floor

“Artist Ben Sisto is the world's leading expert on "Who Let the Dogs Out," as evidenced by his collection of over 250 pieces of memorabilia and artifacts…shining a light on the origins of that catchy pop abomination you're ashamed you can't stop yourself from singing along to.” — Time Out New York

A decorative plaque shaped like a rain splash with a bulldog mascot in the center. The plaque lists names of coaches and players, celebrating the 1998 Toms River East American baseball team as World Series Champions. It features a banner with the text "Who Let the Dogs Out?"
Red circular object with white text and illustration, likely a record or sign.

FILM
SCREENINGS

The exterior of Savoy cinema with a marquee that says "Movies That Matter." The theater is located at 24 on the street, with a glass door entrance and steps leading up to it. There’s also another shop on the right with a sign reading "Live Music."

"You’ll never hear that damn song the same way again, that’s for certain." – POV Magazine

Wednesday July 23, 2025
Savoy Theater
26 Main Street, Montpelier, VT
Followed by a Q&A

Table with various food and cocktails in front of a movie theater with a screen displaying the Alamo logo.

"…niftily balances a tightrope equation of “how much is this a white paper and how much is this an entertaining movie,” — Observer

Tuesday July 22, 2025, 7:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Boston
Followed by a Q&A

Exterior view of Providence Public Library at dusk, with lit windows and a neon pink sign displaying 'READ' above the entrance.

"It’s all just very confusing." –A/V Club

Saturday July 26, 2025, 3:30 PM
Providence Public Library, Free
150 Empire Street, Providence, RI
Followed by a Q&A and gallery reception

Two men look at papers on a table in a room with a Steaming Neils logo on the wall behind them.
Event ticket for a concert titled "Who Let The Dogs Out" by Alamo Lamar D scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM in Austin, Texas, with a barcode and order number.

Can’t make it out in person? Check the doc on the streaming platform of your choice.

99% Invisible

Cover of episode 389 titled 'Whomst Among Us Let The Dogs Out' showing colorful text and imagery associated with the song 'Who Let The Dogs Out.'

“…there’s a category of memorable songs—the ones that we all just kind of know. Songs that somehow, without anyone’s permission, sneak their way into the collective unconscious and are now just lingering there for eternity.”

Check out Whomst Among Us Let the Dogs Out from 99% Invisible. Produced by Chris Berube.

Siriusly Hot Events!

Beat the Heat

Our celebrations take place during the dog days of summer—the hottest days of the year, typically July 3 and August 11 in the Northern Hemisphere. We’ll be in cool, air-conditioned buildings; some with great food & beverage offerings. Want to host a screening, talk, etc? Reach out to Ben by May 1, 2025.

A badge featuring a fierce bulldog with a spiked collar, representing the Giants. The badge has the text 'Who Let The Dogs Out?' in bold blue and white letters, and mentions the 2000 NFL West Champions and the date September 21, 2000.

Press & Media

For all press and media inquiries, please reach out to Ben and he’ll loop in our partner organizations, Hodgee Films, and as appropriate, Baha Men’s management team. Ben’s also avail for interviews, Q&As, and guest DJ spots. A list of past live talks, screenings, museum installations, and press can be found here.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The MOWLWLTDOO exhibition is made possible in part through funding support from Rhode Island Humanities, an independent state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. RI Humanities seeds, supports, and strengthens public history, cultural heritage, civic education, and community engagement by and for all Rhode Islanders.

Many people helped bring this project to life in various forms. Thanks to Elizabeth Ebright and Lee Sisto, Tammy Hart, Jac Lahav, Tom Sisto, Brent Hodgee & Aly Kelly, Brian Butler, Chris Berube, Roman Mars, Jordan Goffin, Jake Isgar, every venue visited & artist interviewed, everyone who’s come out to a gig, pop-up, or watched the doc. Thank you for helping this weird thing happen. – Ben