In RaMell Ross’s extraordinary realization of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, two Black teenagers become wards of a barbaric juvenile reformatory in Jim Crow–era Florida
Brooklyn Academy of Music
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Winter/Spring 2025
Jan—June 2025
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Jan—June 2025
As nature renews and reawakens, BAM's Winter/Spring programming offers vibrant performances that embody rebirth and renewal, artfully remixing BAM classics and amplifying distinctive expressions. -
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FilmThe Seed of the Sacred Fig
Now Playing
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEShot in secret, Mohammad Rasoulof’s award-winning thriller centers on a family thrust into the public eye when a newly appointed investigating judge in Tehran grows paranoid and distrustful.
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New Media | Installation
TECHNE
Jan 4—Jan 19, 2025
New Media | InstallationNext WaveTECHNE
Jan 4—Jan 19, 2025
TECHNE, a multi-part experience comprising large-scale digital artworks, immerses viewers in realms created with cutting-edge technologies, telling stories of evolution and unlocked potential.
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Today's Films
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Please note that the lift within BAM Rose Cinemas is currently out of operation. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we continue working to make BAM an accessible space for everyone. Please contact (718) 636-4100 for more information. -
FilmNickel Boys
Now Playing
Nickel Boys
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEIn RaMell Ross’s extraordinary realization of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, two Black teenagers become wards of a barbaric juvenile reformatory in Jim Crow–era Florida
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FilmAnora
A young sex worker marries the son of a Russian oligarch in this 2024 Palme d’Or winner.Now PlayingNEW RELEASE -
FilmThe Seed of the Sacred Fig
A newly appointed investigating judge in Tehran grows paranoid as political unrest erupts.Now PlayingNEW RELEASE -
FilmQueer
Daniel Craig stars in a lush adaptation of William S. Burroughs’s subversive novella.Now PlayingNEW RELEASE -
FilmAll We Imagine as Light
This revelatory feature set in working-class Mumbai won this year’s Grand Prize at Cannes.Now PlayingNEW RELEASE -
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Babygirl
Opens Dec 25
FilmNEW RELEASEBabygirl
Opens Dec 25
Nicole Kidman portrays a high-powered CEO who puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern in this erotic thriller by Dutch director Halina Reijn.
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Nosferatu
Opens Dec 25
FilmNEW RELEASENosferatu
Opens Dec 25
Robert Eggers offers a richly atmospheric new take on F. W. Murnau’s silent classic about a vampire obsessed with a haunted young woman, starring Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, and Willem Dafoe.
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A Complete Unknown
Opens Dec 25
FilmNEW RELEASEA Complete Unknown
Opens Dec 25
Timothée Chalamet portrays Bob Dylan in the latest film by director James Mangold, recounting the true story behind the rise of one of history’s most iconic singer-songwriters as he changes the course of American music.
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Film
Koyaanisqatsi
Tue, Jan 7, 2025
FilmKoyaanisqatsi
Tue, Jan 7, 2025
Godfrey Reggio’s remarkable symphony of image and sound charts our growing alienation from nature, featuring an original score by Phillip Glass.
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The Brutalist
Opens Jan 9
FilmNEW RELEASEThe Brutalist
Opens Jan 9
Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce star in this monumental epic about a European architect and his wife who immigrate to Pennsylvania to escape World War II.
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Film
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
Mon, Jan 20, 2025
FilmNEW RELEASEErnest Cole: Lost and Found
Mon, Jan 20, 2025
A new documentary by Raoul Peck tells the story of South African photographer Ernest Cole through his own writings and uncompromising images, reintroducing a pivotal Black artist to a new generation.
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Alfreda's Cinema presents BY ANY MEANZ SONICALLY
Thu, Jan 23, 2025
FilmAlfreda's Cinema presents BY ANY MEANZ SONICALLY
Thu, Jan 23, 2025
Composer, producer, songwriter, and founder of Never Normal Records, Suzi Analogue, takes over BAM’s cinemas to celebrate and illuminate the profound impact of Black women in electronic dance music.
Music
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Music | CommunityBilal
R&B revolutionary Bilal welcomes you to BAM’s newest live-music experience.Thu, Jan 9, 2025BAM FREE MUSIC -
Music | CommunityPedrito Martínez
Afro-Cuban batá drum master Pedrito Martínez fires up the dance floor in BAM’s Adam Space.Thu, Feb 13, 2025BAM FREE MUSIC -
Music | CommunityDave Guy
Known for his work with The Roots, trumpeter Dave Guy celebrates his debut solo LP.Thu, Feb 27, 2025BAM FREE MUSIC -
Music | CommunityAngélica Garcia
L.A. artist Angélica Garcia sings in Spanish and English over lush loops and urgent drums.Thu, Mar 20, 2025BAM FREE MUSIC -
Opera | Theater | Music
The Threepenny Opera
Apr 3—Apr 6, 2025
Opera | Theater | MusicThe Threepenny Opera
Apr 3—Apr 6, 2025
Nearly a century after its premiere, Bertolt Brecht’s savage critique of capitalism and Kurt Weill’s jazz-soaked music retain their knife-edge allure in Barrie Kosky’s sexy, stylish staging.
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Theater | Music
Macbeth in Stride
Apr 15—Apr 27, 2025
Theater | MusicMacbeth in Stride
Apr 15—Apr 27, 2025
Obie winner Whitney White dazzles with a pulse-pounding musical reconstruction of Shakespeare's Macbeth, with Lady M center stage for a fiercely feminist supernova that'll leave you breathless.
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Music | Poetry
Word. Sound. Power. 2025—Power to the Poets
April 25 & 26, 2025
Music | PoetryWord. Sound. Power. 2025—Power to the Poets
April 25 & 26, 2025
We’re honoring the power of the poets in our annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word.
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Music | CommunityBlk Odyssy
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
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Music | CommunityLollise x Loboko
Thu, May 8, 2025
Lollise x Loboko
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Max Richter
Sat, May 3, 2025
MusicMax Richter
Sat, May 3, 2025
Max Richter joins the American Contemporary Music Ensemble to perform two landmark albums, the iconic The Blue Notebooks and his newest, In A Landscape.
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Music
Sō Percussion
May 7—May 17, 2025
MusicSō Percussion
May 7—May 17, 2025
In an intimate eight-show series, new-music powerhouse Sō Percussion explores new fusions in a theatrical event with Caroline Shaw and collaborations with pop polymaths This Is the Kit and Helado Negro.
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Music | Community
Riccie Oriach
Thu, Jun 5, 2025
Music | CommunityBAM FREE MUSICRiccie Oriach
Thu, Jun 5, 2025
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Music
BAM FREE MUSIC (BFM)
Jan—June, 2025
MusicBAM FREE MUSIC (BFM)
Jan—June, 2025
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Theater
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Theater
A Streetcar Named Desire
Feb 28—Apr 6, 2025
TheaterA Streetcar Named Desire
Feb 28—Apr 6, 2025
Hot off two sold-out runs in London’s West End, Patsy Ferran, Paul Mescal, and Anjana Vasan star in a powerful and visceral revival of one of the greatest American plays ever written.
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Opera | Theater | Music
The Threepenny Opera
Apr 3—Apr 6, 2025
Opera | Theater | MusicThe Threepenny Opera
Apr 3—Apr 6, 2025
Nearly a century after its premiere, Bertolt Brecht’s savage critique of capitalism and Kurt Weill’s jazz-soaked music retain their knife-edge allure in Barrie Kosky’s sexy, stylish staging.
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Theater | Music
Macbeth in Stride
Apr 15—Apr 27, 2025
Theater | MusicMacbeth in Stride
Apr 15—Apr 27, 2025
Obie winner Whitney White dazzles with a pulse-pounding musical reconstruction of Shakespeare's Macbeth, with Lady M center stage for a fiercely feminist supernova that'll leave you breathless.
Dance
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Dance | Holiday
The Hard Nut
Dec 12—Dec 22, 2024
Dance | HolidayNext WaveThe Hard Nut
Dec 12—Dec 22, 2024
Mark Morris Dance Group's beloved reimagining of The Nutcracker, a cascade of wit and wintry beauty featuring Morris’ lyrical choreography, playfully preserves the warm spirit of an essential holiday tradition. -
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MOMO
Mar 6—Mar 8, 2025
DanceMOMO
Mar 6—Mar 8, 2025
Choreographer Ohad Naharin and his Batsheva company return to BAM with a breathtaking work of creative mastery.
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Dance
DanceAfrica 2025
May 23—May 26, 2025
DanceDanceAfrica 2025
May 23—May 26, 2025
Enjoy traditional dance and music from Mozambique, visual art, film, workshops, a late-night dance party, and the iconic outdoor bazaar at DanceAfrica, Brooklyn’s most unmissable summer celebration!
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Jun 5—Jun 8, 2025
DanceAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Jun 5—Jun 8, 2025
The company that shattered every boundary of American dance returns to Brooklyn with another unforgettable spring program.
Talks
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Community | Talks
The 39th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mon, Jan 20, 2025
Community | TalksThe 39th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mon, Jan 20, 2025
Opera
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Opera | Theater | Music
The Threepenny Opera
Apr 3—Apr 6, 2025
Opera | Theater | MusicThe Threepenny Opera
Apr 3—Apr 6, 2025
Nearly a century after its premiere, Bertolt Brecht’s savage critique of capitalism and Kurt Weill’s jazz-soaked music retain their knife-edge allure in Barrie Kosky’s sexy, stylish staging.
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The Met: Live in HD 2024—2025
Oct 5, 2024—May 31, 2025
ProgramsThe Met: Live in HD 2024—2025
Oct 5, 2024—May 31, 2025
Experience world-class opera up close as The Metropolitan Opera’s pioneering series of live broadcasts comes to BAM Rose Cinemas, featuring insightful pre-show discussions with opera experts.
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Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmAida
Sat, Jan 25 at 12:30PM
Aida
Sat, Jan 25 at 12:30PMNEW PRODUCTIONAngel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt.
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Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmFidelio
Sat, Mar 15 at 1PM
Fidelio
Sat, Mar 15 at 1PMREVIVALNorwegian soprano Lise Davidsen returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Leonore, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny, joined by a distinguished cast.
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Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmLe Nozze di Figaro
Sat, Apr 26 at 1PM
Le Nozze di Figaro
Sat, Apr 26 at 1PMREVIVALTaking the podium for her Met Opera debut, German conductor Joana Mallwitz leads a stellar ensemble in Mozart’s timeless comedy about love and fidelity, in a production by Richard Eyre.
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Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmSalome
Sat, May 17 at 1PM
Salome
Sat, May 17 at 1PMNEW PRODUCTIONClaus Guth, one of Europe’s leading directors, helms the Met’s first new production of Strauss’ tragedy in 20 years, giving the biblical story a psychologically perceptive Victorian-era setting.
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Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmIl Barbiere di Siviglia
Sat, May 31 at 1PM
Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Sat, May 31 at 1PMREVIVALThe Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season ends with a live transmission of Rossini’s effervescent comedy, with Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlining a winning ensemble.
Pre-screening lecture with Fred Plotkin begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm.
New Media
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New Media | InstallationTECHNE: The Vivid Unknown
Jan 4, 5 & 7, 2025
TECHNE: The Vivid Unknown
Jan 4, 5 & 7, 2025“The Vivid Unknown” uses AI and computer vision to reimagine Godfrey Reggio’s iconic 1982 film, Koyaanisqatsi, allowing visitors to explore the primal nexus of humans, nature, and technology.
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New Media | InstallationTECHNE: The Golden Key
Jan 8—Jan 11, 2025
TECHNE: The Golden Key
Jan 8—Jan 11, 2025“The Golden Key” immerses visitors in the mythical fantasies of an artificially intelligent machine as it composes a never ending story, imagining a future world that has endured climate change.
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New Media | InstallationTECHNE: Voices
Jan 12, 14 & 15, 2025
TECHNE: Voices
Jan 12, 14 & 15, 2025Margarita Athanasiou dives into the histories of mediums and spiritualists to tell a story about female empowerment, capitalism, and the relationship between information technology and the spirit world.
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New Media | InstallationTECHNE: Secret Garden
Jan 16—Jan 19, 2025
TECHNE: Secret Garden
Jan 16—Jan 19, 2025Multigenerational narratives collapse past, present, and future across interactive vignettes in a virtual oasis populated with Black women who share stories of power and resilience.
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New Media | Installation
TECHNE
Jan 4—Jan 19, 2025
New Media | InstallationNext WaveTECHNE
Jan 4—Jan 19, 2025
TECHNE, a multi-part experience comprising large-scale digital artworks, immerses viewers in realms created with cutting-edge technologies, telling stories of evolution and unlocked potential.
Poetry
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Music | Poetry
Word. Sound. Power. 2025—Power to the Poets
April 25 & 26, 2025
Music | PoetryWord. Sound. Power. 2025—Power to the Poets
April 25 & 26, 2025
We’re honoring the power of the poets in our annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word.
Kids
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Kids | Community
BAMkids Celebrates MLK Day: If You Can’t Be the Sun, Be a Star!
Mon, Jan 20, 2025
Kids | CommunityFREEBAMkids Celebrates MLK Day: If You Can’t Be the Sun, Be a Star!
Mon, Jan 20, 2025
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FILM SERIESBAMkids Film Festival 2025
Feb 1—Feb 2, 2025
BAMkids Film Festival 2025
Feb 1—Feb 2, 2025Brooklyn’s favorite kids film fest is back, offering families the newest and most exciting short animated, live action, and documentary treasures from around the globe. -
KidsGimme Please!
Mar 28—Mar 30, 2025
Gimme Please!
Mar 28—Mar 30, 2025AGES 0—5Live music flows, and the space sparkles with a sense of magic filling the air as two friends meet by chance and grow closer in a playful, hands-on adventure.
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These vital kids short films inspire courage while sparking joy and imagination!Feb 1—Feb 2, 2025Ages 6—8 -
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Feb 1—Feb 2, 2025
Magical Moments (Ages 3—5)
Feb 1—Feb 2, 2025Ages 3—5This special program for ages six to eight celebrates those magical moments that set our imaginations free and let our creative hearts run wild. -
Kids | FilmSmall Tales, Big Surprises (Ages 3—5)
Feb 1—Feb 2, 2025
Small Tales, Big Surprises (Ages 3—5)
Feb 1—Feb 2, 2025Ages 3—5Prepare for adventure with these super fun kids short films from around the world, blending imagination, music, and surprising friendships for a perfect day at the movies for kids ages three to five. -
Community | Kids
BAMkids SpringFest 2025
Sat, May 3, 2025, 10:30am—4pm
Community | KidsFREEAGES 2—11BAMkids SpringFest 2025
Sat, May 3, 2025, 10:30am—4pm
Help us ring in spring with this vibrant day of performances and hands-on fun for kids and families!
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BAMkids Parent Advisory Circle
BAMkids Parent Advisory Circle
This amazing group of Brooklyn-based, global majority parents and guardians have made a year-long commitment to regularly meet with BAMkids staff to reflect, dream, and help co-curate new experiences and programs.
Visual Art
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VISUAL ART
Omar Victor Diop
ONGOING
VISUAL ARTOmar Victor Diop
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Revisit work by 2016 DanceAfrica visual artist Omar Victor Diop, a self-taught Sengalese photographer working within the rich tradition of the West African portrait studio, in a blog post featuring four of his photographs. -
VISUAL ART
Limited Edition Maira Kalman Print
ONGOING
VISUAL ARTLimited Edition Maira Kalman Print
ONGOING
Beloved artist Maira Kalman has partnered with BAM to release a new edition.
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Visual Art
Shinique Smith Print Series
ONGOING
Visual ArtShinique Smith Print Series
ONGOING
Acclaimed visual artist Shinique Smith has created three limited edition prints to benefit BAM's artistic and educational programming.
Galas & Events
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Member First Fridays
Ongoing
Member First Fridays
Ongoing
Members can enjoy a free small popcorn every first Friday of the month at the cinemas with the purchase of a ticket! Simply show your digital membership card at concessions to redeem.
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Programs
BAM Member Events
ProgramsBAM Member Events
One of the many perks of BAM Membership: member-only events such as working rehearsals, special screenings, Q&As with BAM artists, and more.
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BAM Patron Events
ProgramsBAM Patron Events
BAM Patrons are invited to attend many special events throughout the year, including Opening Night Parties, artist talks, and other behind-the-scenes events.
Community
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Community | Talks
The 39th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mon, Jan 20, 2025
Community | TalksThe 39th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mon, Jan 20, 2025
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Kids | CommunityBAMkids Celebrates MLK Day: If You Can’t Be the Sun, Be a Star!
Mon, Jan 20, 2025
BAMkids Celebrates MLK Day: If You Can’t Be the Sun, Be a Star!
Mon, Jan 20, 2025FREEThese fun, family-friendly activities celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and encourage acts of service through a collaborative tape mural, movement, and fun trivia! -
FilmErnest Cole: Lost and Found
Mon, Jan 20, 2025
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
Mon, Jan 20, 2025NEW RELEASEA new documentary by Raoul Peck tells the story of South African photographer Ernest Cole through his own writings and uncompromising images, reintroducing a pivotal Black artist to a new generation.
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Community
Fisher Takeovers
Feb—Jun 2025
CommunityFisher Takeovers
Feb—Jun 2025
BAM’s multi-genre, all-gender celebration of queer culture makes its eagerly anticipated return for Pride Month in June.
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Community | Kids
BAMkids SpringFest 2025
Sat, May 3, 2025, 10:30am—4pm
Community | KidsFREEAGES 2—11BAMkids SpringFest 2025
Sat, May 3, 2025, 10:30am—4pm
Help us ring in spring with this vibrant day of performances and hands-on fun for kids and families!
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PROGRAMSSenior Cinema 2024
Sep 20—Dec 20, 2024
Senior Cinema 2024
Sep 20—Dec 20, 2024SENIORS ONLYSenior Cinema is a free monthly repertory film program for audience members 65 and over.
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CommunityDanceAfrica and the BAM Hamm Archives
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DanceAfrica and the BAM Hamm Archives
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FOR SENIORS 65+Seniors at BAM
Seniors at BAM
BAM has several initiatives to make our programs accessible to senior audience members.
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COMMUNITYCommunity Programs
Community Programs
From discounted tickets and transportation for special needs groups to opportunities for local arts organizations and businesses, BAM places special emphasis on its commitment to the community.
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CommunityCommunity Resources
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Community Resources
ONGOINGA wide-ranging list of resources—from arts education activities to food assistance programs—to help you and your loved ones navigate these difficult times safely.
Installation
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New Media | Installation
TECHNE: The Vivid Unknown
Jan 4, 5 & 7, 2025
TECHNE: The Vivid Unknown
Jan 4, 5 & 7, 2025“The Vivid Unknown” uses AI and computer vision to reimagine Godfrey Reggio’s iconic 1982 film, Koyaanisqatsi, allowing visitors to explore the primal nexus of humans, nature, and technology.
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New Media | Installation
TECHNE: The Golden Key
Jan 8—Jan 11, 2025
TECHNE: The Golden Key
Jan 8—Jan 11, 2025“The Golden Key” immerses visitors in the mythical fantasies of an artificially intelligent machine as it composes a never ending story, imagining a future world that has endured climate change.
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New Media | Installation
TECHNE: Voices
Jan 12, 14 & 15, 2025
TECHNE: Voices
Jan 12, 14 & 15, 2025Margarita Athanasiou dives into the histories of mediums and spiritualists to tell a story about female empowerment, capitalism, and the relationship between information technology and the spirit world.
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New Media | Installation
TECHNE: Secret Garden
Jan 16—Jan 19, 2025
TECHNE: Secret Garden
Jan 16—Jan 19, 2025Multigenerational narratives collapse past, present, and future across interactive vignettes in a virtual oasis populated with Black women who share stories of power and resilience.
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New Media | Installation
TECHNE
Jan 4—Jan 19, 2025
New Media | InstallationNext WaveTECHNE
Jan 4—Jan 19, 2025
TECHNE, a multi-part experience comprising large-scale digital artworks, immerses viewers in realms created with cutting-edge technologies, telling stories of evolution and unlocked potential.
Holiday
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Dance | Holiday
The Hard Nut
Dec 12—Dec 22, 2024
Dance | HolidayNext WaveThe Hard Nut
Dec 12—Dec 22, 2024
Mark Morris Dance Group's beloved reimagining of The Nutcracker, a cascade of wit and wintry beauty featuring Morris’ lyrical choreography, playfully preserves the warm spirit of an essential holiday tradition.