Brooklyn Academy of Music
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GALAS & EVENTS
BAM Spring Benefit 2024
Wed, May 1, 2024
GALAS & EVENTSBAM Spring Benefit 2024Wed, May 1, 2024
Join us for a festive evening celebrating Mikki Shepard and Solange Knowles with cocktails, performances, dinner, and dancing! -
MusicSoundwalk Collective with Patti Smith CorrespondencesThis rapturous live collaboration explores sonic memory and the soul of our existence.Fri, May 3, 2024
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MusicJeff Mills: Tomorrow Comes the HarvestThe Detroit techno pioneer brings thrumming sonic bliss and 808 transcendence to BAM.Sat, May 4, 2024
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MusicSteve Reich: Music for 18 Musicians feat. Bang on a Can All-StarsThe Bang on a Can All-Stars premiere their dynamic new interpretation of Steve Reich's legendary 1976 work.Sun, May 5, 2024
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ProgramLong PlayA jubilant celebration of new music, featuring over 50 concerts across three days in Brooklyn.May 3—May 5, 2024
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Music | Talks
AND SING!
Mon, May 6, 2024
AND SING!Mon, May 6, 2024Davóne Tines, BAM’s Artist-in-Residence, invites creatives from on stage and off to the proverbial fireside to examine choral music of the Black Diaspora alongside the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. -
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Cheryl Pepsii Riley’s Black Velvet Mondays Experience
May 13, May 20 & June 3, 2024
Cheryl Pepsii Riley’s Black Velvet Mondays ExperienceMay 13, May 20 & June 3, 2024Free live music returns to BAMcafé as chart-topping R&B vocalist Cheryl Pepsii Riley brings her friendly, warm, and welcoming Black Velvet Mondays jam sessions home to Brooklyn.
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PLEASE NOTE
PLEASE NOTE: Due to repairs, the lift within BAM Rose Cinemas will be out of operation for several days beginning May 14, making cinemas 3 and 4 inaccessible to customers who use wheelchairs or walkers. 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.
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Film
Coconut Head Generation
Apr 26—May 2, 2024
Coconut Head GenerationApr 26—May 2, 2024An empathetic portrait of a Nigerian university film club where a derided young generation comes together to refine their political vision and develop a critical voice.
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Film
Challengers
Now Playing
ChallengersNow PlayingZendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist star in Luca Guadagnino’s highly-anticipated, messy new film about a tennis-fueled love triangle.
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FilmSasquatch Sunset
A family of Sasquatches embark on an absurdist, epic, and ultimately poignant journey.
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FilmCivil War
A group of journalists navigate a second American Civil War in this dystopian thriller.
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La Chimera
Now Playing
FilmLa ChimeraNow Playing
An archeologist finds himself involved in a web of stolen historical artifacts in this adventurous, uproarious chimeric journey, written and directed by Alice Rohrwacher (The Wonders, Happy as Lazzaro).
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FILM SERIES
Living Cartoons: Live Action Films by Animators
Mar 29—Apr 25, 2024
FILM SERIESLiving Cartoons: Live Action Films by AnimatorsMar 29—Apr 25, 2024
This series examines the aesthetic choices of artists who started in the world of animation before moving into live action filmmaking, spanning classic Hollywood to millennial Japan and beyond.
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Film
Dry Season
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
FilmDry SeasonSat, Apr 27, 2024
A teenage boy sets out to avenge his father’s murder in this quietly intense parable of revenge and forgiveness set in the wake of Chad’s decades-long civil war.
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Film
I Saw the TV Glow + Poltergeist with Jane Schoenbrun
Tue, Apr 30, 2024
FilmI Saw the TV Glow + Poltergeist with Jane SchoenbrunTue, Apr 30, 2024
Join us for an advance screening of Jane Schoenbrun's new film I Saw the TV Glow followed by Tobe Hooper’s Poltergeist, featuring a Q&A with Schoenbrun between films!
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The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed
Opens May 2
FilmThe Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has PassedOpens May 2
A 30-something New Yorker navigates her long-term casual BDSM relationship, low-level corporate job, and quarrelsome Jewish family in this blistering comedy from Joanna Arnow.
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FILM SERIES
Uncharted Territories: Black Britain on Film, 1963—1986
May 3—May 9, 2024
FILM SERIESUncharted Territories: Black Britain on Film, 1963—1986May 3—May 9, 2024
This revelatory program collects over two decades worth of vital, rarely-screened work in which filmmakers of African and Caribbean heritage in Britain and beyond created powerfully resonant images of Black people on screen.
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I Saw the TV Glow
Opens May 9
FilmI Saw the TV GlowOpens May 9
A teenager’s view of reality begins to crack, and everything he thought he knew about sleepy suburban life starts to blur, in this visionary work of horror by director Jane Schoenbrun.
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Pressure
May 10—May 16, 2024
FilmPressureMay 10—May 16, 2024
Widely regarded as the first Black British feature film, this absorbing portrait of a London teenager struggling to find his place in the world considers what it means to be an outsider in one’s own society.
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FILM SERIES
FilmAfrica
May 24—May 30, 2024
FILM SERIESFilmAfricaMay 24—May 30, 2024
This cinematic companion to DanceAfrica showcases the best new narrative, documentary, and short films from across Africa and the diaspora, with a focus on films from, and about, Cameroon.
Theater
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Theater | Talks
IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity
Fri, May 17, 2024
Theater | TalksIRONWEED: An Evening of Art & HumanityFri, May 17, 2024
Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht star in a one-night event based on IRONWEED, a new play adapted from William Kennedy’s Pulitzer-winning novel about a man’s end-of-life reckoning during the Great Depression.
Dance
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Dance | Music
DanceAfrica 2024
May 24—May 27, 2024
Dance | MusicDanceAfrica 2024May 24—May 27, 2024
Now in its 47th year, DanceAfrica opens up Brooklyn’s stages to the ancestral history and vital living artistry of Cameroon, illuminating ties to our most ancient ancestors. -
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Jun 4—Jun 9, 2024
DanceAlvin Ailey American Dance TheaterJun 4—Jun 9, 2024
The company that changed American dance forever returns to Brooklyn with a robust program of dazzling recent works and modern classics.
Music
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Music
Soundwalk Collective with Patti Smith Correspondences
Fri, May 3, 2024
Soundwalk Collective with Patti Smith CorrespondencesFri, May 3, 2024Soundwalk Collective with Patti Smith explore our relation to this world, the environment, the soul of our existence, and the creative process of the artist in this rapturous live collaboration.
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Jeff Mills: Tomorrow Comes the Harvest
Sat, May 4, 2024
Jeff Mills: Tomorrow Comes the HarvestSat, May 4, 2024The Detroit techno pioneer makes his BAM debut with a spell-binding evening of sonic bliss and 808 transcendence alongside pianist Kathleen Supové and flutist Rasheeda Ali. -
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Steve Reich: Music for 18 Musicians feat. Bang on a Can All-Stars
Sun, May 5, 2024
Steve Reich: Music for 18 Musicians feat. Bang on a Can All-StarsSun, May 5, 2024The Bang on a Can All-Stars premiere their own new and dynamic version of Steve Reich’s towering 1976 work, joined by a range of New York luminaries.
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MusicDoYeon Kim QuartetDoYeon Kim brings traditional Korean music into the 21st century at this free performance.Sun, May 5, 2024
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MusicYacouba Sissoko DuoYacouba Sissoko and Moussa Diabaté bring West African beats to BAM in this free performance.Sun, May 5, 2024
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MusicNOMONNOMON brings a unique electronic sound to The Adam Space as part of Long Play.Sun, May 5, 2024
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MusicIwo JedyneckiIwo Jedynecki performs his accordion arrangements of Philip Glass’ Piano Etudes.Sun, May 5, 2024
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Program
Long Play
May 3—May 5, 2024
Long PlayMay 3—May 5, 2024With over 50 concerts across three days in downtown Brooklyn, this festival is a jubilant celebration of all that music can be and all the people who make it.
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Music | Talks
AND SING!
Mon, May 6, 2024
Music | TalksAND SING!Mon, May 6, 2024
Davóne Tines, BAM’s Artist-in-Residence, invites creatives from on stage and off to the proverbial fireside to examine choral music of the Black Diaspora alongside the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. -
Music
Cheryl Pepsii Riley’s Black Velvet Mondays Experience
May 13, May 20 & June 3, 2024
MusicCheryl Pepsii Riley’s Black Velvet Mondays ExperienceMay 13, May 20 & June 3, 2024
Free live music returns to BAMcafé as chart-topping R&B vocalist Cheryl Pepsii Riley brings her friendly, warm, and welcoming Black Velvet Mondays jam sessions home to Brooklyn. -
Dance | Music
DanceAfrica 2024
May 24—May 27, 2024
Dance | MusicDanceAfrica 2024May 24—May 27, 2024
Now in its 47th year, DanceAfrica opens up Brooklyn’s stages to the ancestral history and vital living artistry of Cameroon, illuminating ties to our most ancient ancestors. -
Dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Jun 4—Jun 9, 2024
DanceAlvin Ailey American Dance TheaterJun 4—Jun 9, 2024
The company that changed American dance forever returns to Brooklyn with a robust program of dazzling recent works and modern classics. -
SUPPORT BAM
Share the Brooklyn magic.
SUPPORT BAMShare the Brooklyn magic.Invest in the future of a uniquely Brooklyn artistic community. Give to BAM today.
Opera
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Live Broadcast | Opera | Film
Madama Butterfly
May 11, 2024
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmNew ProductionMadama ButterflyMay 11, 2024
Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding central role of Puccini’s devastating tragedy in Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.
+ Pre-screening lecture with Marc A. Scorca begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm.
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Programs
The Met: Live in HD 2023—2024
Oct 21, 2023—May 11, 2024
ProgramsThe Met: Live in HD 2023—2024Oct 21, 2023—May 11, 2024
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.
Kids
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BAMkids Parent Advisory Circle
BAMkids Parent Advisory CircleThis 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
DanceAfrica Visual Art
May 7—May 31, 2024
Visual ArtDanceAfrica Visual ArtMay 7—May 31, 2024
Salifou Lindou’s “La course 2,” a mixed-media work created for DanceAfrica 2024, explores the perceived conflict between challenge and play with two shapes that dance across the canvas. -
VISUAL ART
Omar Victor Diop
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VISUAL ARTOmar Victor DiopONGOING
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
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VISUAL ARTLimited Edition Maira Kalman PrintONGOING
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 SeriesONGOING
Acclaimed visual artist Shinique Smith has created three limited edition prints to benefit BAM's artistic and educational programming.
Talks
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Music | Talks
AND SING!
Mon, May 6, 2024
Music | TalksAND SING!Mon, May 6, 2024
Davóne Tines, BAM’s Artist-in-Residence, invites creatives from on stage and off to the proverbial fireside to examine choral music of the Black Diaspora alongside the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. -
Theater | Talks
IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity
Fri, May 17, 2024
Theater | TalksIRONWEED: An Evening of Art & HumanityFri, May 17, 2024
Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht star in a one-night event based on IRONWEED, a new play adapted from William Kennedy’s Pulitzer-winning novel about a man’s end-of-life reckoning during the Great Depression. -
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An Evening Conversation with Ina Garten
Tue, Oct 15, 2024
TalksAn Evening Conversation with Ina GartenTue, Oct 15, 2024
Chef Ina Garten—better known as the Barefoot Contessa—offers an intimate account of her remarkable, unconventional journey to success in the long-awaited memoir Be Ready When the Luck Happens.
Classes
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Classes
DanceAfrica Workshops and Classes
May 25—May 27, 2024
ClassesDanceAfrica Workshops and ClassesMay 25—May 27, 2024
Experience the profundity and excitement of African culture, art, and history in classes and workshops designed for DanceAfrica to teach fundamentals of Cameroonian movement and music. -
Community | Dance
Revelations Celebration Community Workshop
Sat, Jun 1, 2024
Community | DanceRevelations Celebration Community WorkshopSat, Jun 1, 2024
Galas & Events
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GALAS & EVENTS
BAM Spring Benefit 2024
Wed, May 1, 2024
GALAS & EVENTSBAM Spring Benefit 2024Wed, May 1, 2024
Join us for a festive evening celebrating Mikki Shepard and Solange Knowles with cocktails, performances, dinner, and dancing! -
GALAS & EVENTS
TRAILBLAZERS | BAM Spring Benefit After Party
Wed, May 1, 2024
GALAS & EVENTSTRAILBLAZERS | BAM Spring Benefit After PartyWed, May 1, 2024
Let loose and support BAM at this unmissable late-night party, featuring light bites, an open bar, and an electrifying live DJ. -
Programs
BAM Member Events
BAM Member EventsOne 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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Programs
BAM Patron Events
BAM Patron EventsBAM 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
DanceAfrica Bazaar 2024
May 25—May 27, 2024
DanceAfrica Bazaar 2024May 25—May 27, 2024DanceAfrica’s beloved bazaar returns, featuring more than 150 vendors from around the world, offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion. -
Community
Tribute to the Ancestors
Sat, May 18, 2024
Tribute to the AncestorsSat, May 18, 2024This traditional tribute to those who have passed features music and drumming, dance performances, and a libation ceremony conducted by the DanceAfrica Council of Elders.
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Community
Community Day
Sat, May 18, 2024
Community DaySat, May 18, 2024DanceAfrica 2024 gets started with our annual Restoration DanceAfrica Community Day Kickoff, featuring special guest artists, Billie Holiday Theatre Youth Arts Academy students, and more! -
Community
Memorial Room
May 23—May 27, 2024
Memorial RoomMay 23—May 27, 2024The Memorial Room is dedicated to preserving the tradition of paying homage to the ancestors of DanceAfrica’s past and present, as well as the ancestors of the visiting companies. -
Community
Late Night Dance Party with DJ YB
Sat, May 25, 2024
Late Night Dance Party with DJ YBSat, May 25, 2024Keep the DanceAfrica celebration going after hours with DJ YB, called the “General of Afrobeats,” who brings a mix of Afrobeats, funk, soul, rock, jazz, and hip-hop stylings to the dance floor of BAMcafé. -
Community
Council of Elders Roundtable: Legacy & Preservation
Sun, May 26, 2024
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DanceAfrica and the BAM Hamm Archives
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DanceAfrica and the BAM Hamm ArchivesONGOINGDiscover the BAM Hamm Archives’ ongoing mission to preserve the vast legacy of DanceAfrica through projects focused on oral history and recordings. -
PROGRAMS
Senior Cinema 2024
Jan 1—Jun 30, 2024
Senior Cinema 2024Jan 1—Jun 30, 2024SENIORS ONLYSenior Cinema is a free monthly repertory film program for audience members 65 and over.
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FOR SENIORS 65+
Seniors at BAM
Seniors at BAMBAM has several initiatives to make our programs accessible to senior audience members.
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Programs
BAMcafé Live 2023
Jan 1—Dec 31, 2023
BAMcafé Live 2023Jan 1—Dec 31, 2023BAMcafé Live features a diverse mix of free music and performance in BAM's Lepercq Space.
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COMMUNITY
Community Programs
Community ProgramsFrom 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
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BAM Community
BAM CommunityCommunityCommunity Resources
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Community ResourcesONGOINGA 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.