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2013 Winter/Spring Season
Jan 17—Jun 26, 2013
 
2013 Winter/Spring Season
Jan 17—Jun 26, 2013
 

BAM’s Winter/Spring Season showcases work that defines excellence in international theater, dance, music, and opera today. Single tickets are on sale now.

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BAMcafé Live
Sep 28, 2012—Jun 30, 2013
 
BAMcafé Live
Sep 28, 2012—Jun 30, 2013
 

Free live music on select Fri and Sat nights, featuring rock, jazz, R&B, world music, pop, and more from Brooklyn and beyond.

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BAMcinématek
Feb—Dec
 
BAMcinématek
Feb—Dec
 
BAMcinématek presents classic films, premieres, festivals, and retrospectives, with appearances by filmmakers, actors, and critics.
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BAMfamily
Jan 19—Aug 2, 2013
 
BAMfamily
Jan 19—Aug 2, 2013
 

This first-ever BAMfamily season offers a diverse lineup of performances, workshops, and participatory events to inspire every member of your family.

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Get It Out There: Comedy by BAM & IFC
 
Get It Out There: Comedy by BAM & IFC
 

BAM and IFC join forces to present a new comedy showcase that allows comics to experiment recklessly.

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Theater
National Theatre Live 2013
Jun 1—Jun 15, 2013
 
National Theatre Live 2013
Jun 1—Jun 15, 2013
 

Filmed performances and broadcasts of plays come to BAM Rose Cinemas in high definition from London’s National Theatre.

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Pride Month at BAM
Jun 13—Jun 30, 2013
 
Pride Month at BAM
Jun 13—Jun 30, 2013
 

Pride gets a Brooklyn edge this June with a multi-arts party; free comedy; two New York premiere films; and a special Anna Nicole Smith parade float.

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R&B Festival at MetroTech
Jun 6—Aug 8, 2013
 
R&B Festival at MetroTech
Jun 6—Aug 8, 2013
 

BAM’s outdoor summer music series features an eclectic roster of legendary trailblazers and emerging musical visionaries of R&B and world music.

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Senior Cinema
Jan 18—Dec 20, 2013
 
Senior Cinema
Jan 18—Dec 20, 2013
 

In this monthly repertory film series at BAM Rose Cinemas, Senior Cinema offers free admission to moviegoers 65 years and older, with complimentary popcorn and soda.

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TransCultural Express
Apr 19—Sep 1, 2013
 
TransCultural Express
Apr 19—Sep 1, 2013
 

BAM  partners with the Mikhail Prokhorov Fund for a series of multidisciplinary events promoting cultural exchange between American and Russian artists and audiences.

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BAMcinemaFest 2013
Jun 19—Jun 28, 2013
 
BAMcinemaFest 2013
Jun 19—Jun 28, 2013
 

This June, New York’s “best independent film showcase” (The New Yorker) presents its fifth annual curated festival of the most inspired new work in American independent cinema and beyond.

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Travel
BAMtravel 2013 Tour
Jul 18—Jul 23, 2013
 
BAMtravel 2013 Tour
Jul 18—Jul 23, 2013
 

Experience true cultural adventure and world-class performances in locations across the globe with BAMtravel, a unique program that only BAM could arrange.

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2013 Next Wave Festival
Sep 17—Dec 22, 2013
 
2013 Next Wave Festival
Sep 17—Dec 22, 2013
 

The 2013 Next Wave Festival showcases the very best in contemporary performance, plus artist talks, storytelling, visual art, and film. Season tickets are on sale now to Friends of BAM.

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Family
Youth Summer Programs
Jul 8—Aug 2, 2013
 
Youth Summer Programs
Jul 8—Aug 2, 2013
Ages 6—18
 

Inspire imagination in kids and teens ages 6 to 18 with our brand-new summer programs. From spoken word to Shakespeare to video game design, there’s something for everyone at BAM this summer.

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Community Programs
BAMboo! for Halloween
Every October
 
BAMboo! for Halloween
Every October
 
BAM’s annual Halloween extravaganza brings out Brooklyn’s best trick-or-treaters for an afternoon of festivities featuring live music, roaming entertainers, a puppet show, games, and more! From candy giveaways to costume contests, kids of all ages can enjoy the free activities and neighborhood good times at BAM’s spooky block party. Occurs annually on October 31st.
 
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BAMkids Film Festival
 
BAMkids Film Festival
 

Pint-size cinephiles can catch up on the best in children's films at the annual BAMkids Film Festival. Geared for all ages, the festival includes discussions with filmmakers to spark critical thinking.

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DanceAfrica
 
DanceAfrica
 

DanceAfrica is a vibrant annual celebration of African and African-American dance, music, and culture, featuring performances, master classes, a film series, a dance party, and the one-and-only DanceAfrica bazaar.

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DanceMotion USA (sm)
Jan—Jun
 
DanceMotion USA (sm)
Jan—Jun
 
A showcase of contemporary American dance abroad, DanceMotion USA (sm) serves as a gateway for cultural exchange. DanceMotion USA (sm) is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State.
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Eat, Drink & Be Literary
 
Eat, Drink & Be Literary
 

A unique series for sophisticated writers and readers, Eat, Drink & Be Literary brings major contemporary authors to BAMcafé for intimate readings and engaging discussions.

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Past Programs
Past Programs
The Bridge Project
Jan 3, 2009—Mar 4, 2012
 
The Bridge Project
Jan 3, 2009—Mar 4, 2012
 

The Bridge Project, a three-year transatlantic partnership between BAM, The Old Vic , and Neal Street, staged five stellar international productions.

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Music
Crossing Brooklyn Ferry
Apr 25—Apr 27, 2013
 
Crossing Brooklyn Ferry
Apr 25—Apr 27, 2013
 
The Roots, Solange, and TV on the Radio headline this year’s Crossing Brooklyn Ferry, the genre-spanning festival featuring music, short films with original scores, and a late-night dance party.
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On Truth (and Lies)
Sep 23—Dec 13, 2012
 
On Truth (and Lies)
Sep 23—Dec 13, 2012
 

What is the truth? Simon Critchley presents a new conversation series that encourages audiences to abandon their convictions at the door and explore the ambiguity of reality.

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Past Programs
¡Sí Cuba! Festival
Mar—Jun, 2011
 
¡Sí Cuba! Festival
Mar—Jun, 2011
 
¡Sí Cuba! celebrated the rich artistic vitality of Cuba through films, concerts, discussions, and more. In 2011, 14 New York institutions, led by BAM, convened for a festival showcasing the diversity of Cuban culture from the traditional to the modern.
 
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Unbound
Sep 18—Nov 20, 2012
 
Unbound
Sep 18—Nov 20, 2012
 

BAM launches Unbound, a series presented in partnership with independent Brooklyn favorite Greenlight Bookstore that celebrates contemporary books and authors from across the literary spectrum.

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