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BAM is committed to serving its local community and providing a platform for artists from Brooklyn and beyond. In addition to its arts-in-education programs, live productions of dance, music, theater, and opera, and daily film screenings, BAM has several long-standing programs and services for students, seniors, neighborhood residents, artists, and organizations.
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Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.
New York City's largest annual tribute celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. Past guests have included U.S. Congressman John Lewis, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Kofi Annan, Russell Simmons, Wynton Marsalis, The Boys Choir of Harlem, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Angélique Kidjo, and Donnie McClurkin.
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BAM about Brooklyn
This monthly series highlights Brooklyn's vibrant cultural scene at venues and spaces throughout the borough.
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BAMboo!
BAM's annual Halloween extravaganza brings
out Brooklyn's best ghouls and goblins, princes and
princesses for an evening block party of free family
entertainment.
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BAM Rhythm & Blues Festival at MetroTech
This free outdoor summer concert series features an eclectic roster of legendary trailblazers and emerging musical visionaries. Past performers have included Maceo Parker, Los Lobos, Jimmy Cliff, The Wailers, Odetta, Salif Keita, Amadou and Mariam, and The Spinners.
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DanceAfrica Bazaar
As part of the annual DanceAfrica Festival, more than 250 vendors transform the streets adjacent to BAM into a colorful global marketplace offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion.
(See the right sidebar for application details.)
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Senior Cinema
In this bi-monthly series, seniors watch complimentary screenings of American movie classics in BAM Rose Cinemas while enjoying free popcorn and soda.
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Student Rush
Take advantage of some of the best student deals in the city! Present a valid student ID and proof of age (25 and under) day of show for up to two tickets to our movies or performances. Subject to availability.
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Ticket Assistance Program (TAP)
TAP provides organizations serving underserved families and at-risk youth free and discounted tickets to BAM events. TAP brings thousands of people annually from community organizations to BAM events such as DanceAfrica, the BAMkids Film Festival, and many other presentations.
(See the right sidebar for application details.)
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BAM about Brooklyn
To submit your event or venue for consideration as a BAM about Brooklyn listing, contact Tamara McCaw at 718.636.4129 x5 or tmccaw@BAM.org.
DanceAfrica Bazaar
For information about becoming a DanceAfrica vendor, contact Dewonnie Frederick at 718.636.4129 x6 or dfrederick@BAM.org
Ticket Assistance Program (TAP)
To apply for TAP tickets, please fax a request on your organization's letterhead to 718.857.2021 (Attention: Dewonnie).
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