Extraordinary soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the passionate titular diva, with tenor Freddie De Tommaso making his eagerly anticipated company debut, in David McVicar’s thrilling production.
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Winter/Spring 2025
Jan—June 2025
ProgramWinter/Spring 2025
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. -
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmTosca
Sat, Nov 23 at 1PM
Tosca
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FILM SERIESThe Extraordinary Shelley Duvall
Nov 22—Nov 26, 2024
The Extraordinary Shelley Duvall
Nov 22—Nov 26, 2024When Shelley Duvall passed away earlier this year, the world mourned one of the most unique presences in film history. This program provides further evidence of her onscreen effervescence and remarkable range.
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New Media | Music
Journey LIVE
Dec 6 & 7, 2024
New Media | MusicNext WaveJourney LIVE
Dec 6 & 7, 2024
In an alchemical collision of mediums, live musicians respond to the real-time actions of on-stage gamers as they explore the gorgeous universe within the hit video game Journey.
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FILM SERIES
The Extraordinary Shelley Duvall
Nov 22—Nov 26, 2024
The Extraordinary Shelley Duvall
Nov 22—Nov 26, 2024When Shelley Duvall passed away earlier this year, the world mourned one of the most unique presences in film history. This program provides further evidence of her onscreen effervescence and remarkable range.
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FilmAnora
Now Playing
Anora
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEA young sex worker from Brighton Beach gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she marries the son of a Russian oligarch in this new Sean Baker film, winner of the 2024 Palme d’Or at Cannes.
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FilmA Real Pain
Now Playing
A Real Pain
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEMismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, but their adventure veers off course when old tensions start to resurface.
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FilmConclave
Now Playing
Conclave
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEIn this new conspiracy thriller from director Edward Berger, a cardinal tasked by the Vatican with running the selection of the new Pope discovers deep secrets that could shake the church’s foundations.
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All We Imagine as Light
Opens Nov 29
FilmNEW RELEASEAll We Imagine as Light
Opens Nov 29
Writer-director Payal Kapadia won the Grand Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for this revelatory feature debut, exploring the light, lives, and textures of contemporary working-class Mumbai.
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Film
Queer
Opens Dec 6
FilmNEW RELEASEQueer
Opens Dec 6
Daniel Craig stars in a lush, evocative screen adaptation of William S. Burroughs’s subversive novella, directed by Luca Guadagnino.
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The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Coming Soon
FilmNEW RELEASEThe Seed of the Sacred Fig
Coming Soon
Shot 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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Nickel Boys
Coming Soon
FilmNEW RELEASENickel Boys
Coming Soon
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
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Film
Phantom of the Paradise 50th anniversary
Tue, Dec 10, 2024
FilmPhantom of the Paradise 50th anniversary
Tue, Dec 10, 2024
Paul Williams stars as an unscrupulous producer who steals the music of a hapless songwriter, who retaliates by haunting the impresario’s concert hall, in Brian De Palma’s over-the-top comedy-horror musical.
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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 German vampire obsessed with a haunted young woman, starring Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, and Willem Dafoe.
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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.
Music
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Music
American Railroad
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
MusicNEXT WAVEAmerican Railroad
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
Rhiannon Giddens and Silkroad highlight the voices, stories, and songs of African American and immigrant laborers who built the Transcontinental Railroad.
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New Media | Music
Journey LIVE
Dec 6 & 7, 2024
New Media | MusicNext WaveJourney LIVE
Dec 6 & 7, 2024
In an alchemical collision of mediums, live musicians respond to the real-time actions of on-stage gamers as they explore the gorgeous universe within the hit video game Journey.
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Music
BAM FREE MUSIC (BFM)
Jan—June, 2025
MusicBAM FREE MUSIC (BFM)
Jan—June, 2025
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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.
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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
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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Theater
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Theater
Gaviota
Nov 13—Nov 23, 2024
TheaterNext WaveGaviota
Nov 13—Nov 23, 2024
The North American debut of a stripped-down, intimate Spanish-language interpretation of Chekhov’s landmark play, The Seagull. | El estreno Norteamericano de la obra icónica de Chekhov, La Gaviota. Una interpretación íntima y presentada completamente en español.
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Theater | Installation | New Media
Mercedes, Part 1
Dec 3—Dec 8, 2024
Theater | Installation | New MediaNext WaveMercedes, Part 1
Dec 3—Dec 8, 2024
This multidisciplinary documentary, gallery, and healing room installation by Modesto Flako Jimenez honors the grandmother who raised him and illustrates her impact on the Latine community.
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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. -
Dance
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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Dance
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
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An Evening with Daniel Craig
Tue, Dec 3, 2024
Film | TalksAn Evening with Daniel Craig
Tue, Dec 3, 2024
Daniel Craig sits down with Hilton Als for an enlightening evening of career-spanning conversation coinciding with the premiere of his new film.
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 | Film
Tosca
Sat, Nov 23 at 1PM
Tosca
Sat, Nov 23 at 1PMREVIVALExtraordinary soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the passionate titular diva, with tenor Freddie De Tommaso making his eagerly anticipated company debut, in David McVicar’s thrilling production.
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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.
Pre-screening lecture with Marc A. Scorca begins at 11:30am with screening to follow at 12:30pm. -
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.
Pre-screening lecture with Marc A. Scorca begins at 11:30am with screening to follow at 12:30pm. -
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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Theater | Installation | New Media
Mercedes, Part 1
Dec 3—Dec 8, 2024
Theater | Installation | New MediaNext WaveMercedes, Part 1
Dec 3—Dec 8, 2024
This multidisciplinary documentary, gallery, and healing room installation by Modesto Flako Jimenez honors the grandmother who raised him and illustrates her impact on the Latine community.
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New Media | Music
Journey LIVE
Dec 6 & 7, 2024
New Media | MusicNext WaveJourney LIVE
Dec 6 & 7, 2024
In an alchemical collision of mediums, live musicians respond to the real-time actions of on-stage gamers as they explore the gorgeous universe within the hit video game Journey.
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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 | Film
Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 6—8
Sat, Dec 7, 2024
Kids | FilmBest of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 6—8
Sat, Dec 7, 2024
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Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 9+
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
Kids | FilmBest of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 9+
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
Bold, handpicked gems from this year’s festival explore moments in which brave characters dazzle the world, perfect for ages nine and above! -
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Best of BAMkids Film Festival
Nov 9—Dec 14, 2024
Kids | FilmBest of BAMkids Film Festival
Nov 9—Dec 14, 2024
Experience your favorite films from this year’s festival all over again or for the very first time as we screen some of BAMkids Film Festival’s greatest hits from 2024! -
Kids | Holiday
The Hard Nut Family Party
Sun, Dec 15, 5—6:30pm
Sold OutKids | HolidayAll AgesThe Hard Nut Family Party
Sun, Dec 15, 5—6:30pm
Following the December 15 matinee performance of The Hard Nut, enjoy a family-friendly party featuring cookies, cocoa, arts and crafts, and photo opportunities with characters from the show.
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BAMkids Film Festival 2025
Feb 1—Feb 2, 2025
FILM SERIESBAMkids Film Festival 2025
Feb 1—Feb 2, 2025
Brooklyn’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. -
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Gimme Please!
Mar 28—Mar 30, 2025
KidsAGES 0—5Gimme Please!
Mar 28—Mar 30, 2025
Live 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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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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ProgramsBAM Member Events
BAM 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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ProgramsBAM Patron Events
BAM 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.
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Member First Fridays
Ongoing
Member First Fridays
OngoingMembers 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.
Community
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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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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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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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VIDEO
BAM Community
VIDEO
BAM Community
BAM Community
CommunityCommunity Resources
ONGOING
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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Theater | Installation | New Media
Mercedes, Part 1
Dec 3—Dec 8, 2024
Theater | Installation | New MediaNext WaveMercedes, Part 1
Dec 3—Dec 8, 2024
This multidisciplinary documentary, gallery, and healing room installation by Modesto Flako Jimenez honors the grandmother who raised him and illustrates her impact on the Latine community.
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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. -
Kids | Holiday
The Hard Nut Family Party
Sun, Dec 15, 5—6:30pm
Sold OutKids | HolidayAll AgesThe Hard Nut Family Party
Sun, Dec 15, 5—6:30pm
Following the December 15 matinee performance of The Hard Nut, enjoy a family-friendly party featuring cookies, cocoa, arts and crafts, and photo opportunities with characters from the show.