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!
We honor the life and legacy of Dr. King at this vital Brooklyn tradition, which rings in a new year with soul-stirring music and an invigorating call to action. Join with friends, neighbors, artists, and civic leaders in a day of activism, music, and family-friendly activities meant to celebrate the courageous individuals who sustain and extend Dr. King’s relentless pursuit of equality and justice.
UPCOMING Performances
VENUE
ACCESSIBILITY
ASL Interpretation will be provided
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are free for this event and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8am on January 20 in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House lobby. Please note that providing an RSVP does not guarantee entry.
Separate RSVP’s will be required for the BAMkids Martin Luther King, Jr. programming If You Can't Be the Sun, Be a Star!
LIVESTREAM
A livestream will be available on BAM.org during the event. The link will not be available after the program.
Separate RSVP’s will be required for the BAMkids Martin Luther King, Jr. programming If You Can't Be the Sun, Be a Star!
LIVESTREAM
A livestream will be available on BAM.org during the event. The link will not be available after the program.
All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.
RSVP
Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by
the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
BAM programming provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Leadership support for
virtual programming at BAM provided by
the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation
Lead Sponsor of
The 39th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM Community programs provided by
The Thompson Family Foundation
