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Natalia Lafourcade
Apr 10—Apr 11, 2026
MusicNext WaveNatalia Lafourcade
Apr 10—Apr 11, 2026
Celebrated Mexican singer-songwriter, composer, producer, and activist Natalia Lafourcade fuses beloved traditional Latin idioms with a modern sensibility for her stripped-down, intimate Cancionera tour. -
FilmThe Drama
A couple (Zendaya, Pattinson) is put to the test in the face of unexpected revelations.Now PlayingNEW RELEASE -
FILM SERIESHoyt-Schermerhorn: Stand Clear of the Closing Doors
Celebrate 90 years of the iconic station with this series of films shot in and around it.Apr 9—Apr 16, 2026 -
Theater | MusicDear Everything
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
Dear Everything
Wed, Apr 22, 2026Young people band together to save their local forest from being destroyed in this galvanizing folk-pop musical by V (formerly Eve Ensler), creator of The Vagina Monologues. -
Talks
THE FAMESICK TOUR: An Evening of Stories and Togetherness
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
TalksTHE FAMESICK TOUR: An Evening of Stories and Togetherness
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
Award-winning actor, writer, and director Lena Dunham celebrates her first book in more than a decade: Famesick, a rowdy, deeply personal reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between.
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Today's Films
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FILM SERIESHoyt-Schermerhorn: Stand Clear of the Closing Doors
Apr 9—Apr 16, 2026
Hoyt-Schermerhorn: Stand Clear of the Closing Doors
Apr 9—Apr 16, 2026As if you needed another excuse to stop by Hoyt-Schermerhorn, we’re celebrating 90 years of the iconic subway station with a series of classic films shot in and around it. -
FilmExit 8
Opens Apr 9
Exit 8
Opens Apr 9NEW RELEASEA rare video game adaptation that captures the terror of its critically-acclaimed source material, Kawamura’s eerie psychological thriller imbues a simple premise with questions about guilt and redemption. -
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The Drama
A couple (Zendaya, Pattinson) is put to the test in the face of unexpected revelations.Now PlayingNEW RELEASE -
FilmPalestine ‘36
Palestine ‘36 spotlights a pivotal uprising against Britain’s 30-year colonial rule.Now PlayingNEW RELEASE -
FilmMiroirs No. 3
In this modern gothic fairytale, a student pursues connection in the wake of an accident.Now PlayingNEW RELEASE -
FilmProject Hail Mary
Astronaut Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) must piece his memory together to save Earth.Now PlayingNEW RELEASE -
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Sirât
Now Playing
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Now Playing
A middle-aged man travels with his son through the mountains of Morocco, searching for his missing daughter and a mythic desert rave threatened by war in this Cannes Jury Prize winner. -
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The Travel Companion
Apr 10—Apr 16, 2026
FilmNEW RELEASEThe Travel Companion
Apr 10—Apr 16, 2026
A struggling filmmaker relying on his best friend for free flights begins to worry his perks may soon dry up in this directorial debut about the woes of filmmaking, friendship, and jealousy. -
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Tribute to Ken Jacobs
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
FilmTribute to Ken Jacobs
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
A legendary master of experimental cinema, BAM pays tribute to the late Ken Jacobs in a showcase of some of the less-seen, kinetic work produced in the latter half of his illustrious career. -
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Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars
Apr 17—Apr 23, 2026
FilmRobert Wilson and the Civil Wars
Apr 17—Apr 23, 2026
Howard Brookner’s 1985 documentary follows visionary director Robert Wilson as he struggles to create his unrealized magnum opus, a 12-hour opera meant to be performed at the 1984 Summer Olympics. -
FILM SERIES
Robert Wilson and the Moving Image
Apr 17—Apr 23, 2026
FILM SERIESRobert Wilson and the Moving Image
Apr 17—Apr 23, 2026
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The Christophers
Opens Apr 17
FilmNEW RELEASEThe Christophers
Opens Apr 17
A master of embedding the formal and technical flourishes of the arthouse inside seemingly populist fare, Soderbergh’s latest follows a beloved dormant artist and the assistant hired by his estranged children in an inheritance plot. -
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Cinema Tropical at 25: Nostalgia for the Light
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
FilmCinema Tropical at 25: Nostalgia for the Light
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
In his stirring 2010 visual essay, Chilean master documentarian Patricio Guzmán turns to the remote, high-altitude Atacama Desert to craft a meditation on memory, history, and eternity in this exploration of his nation’s unresolved past. -
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MIX NYC presents Barbara Hammer Through The Eyes of Others
Thu, Apr 23, 2026
FilmMIX NYC presents Barbara Hammer Through The Eyes of Others
Thu, Apr 23, 2026
Explore a myriad of works made by and revolving around Hammer, the pioneering lesbian experimental filmmaker who produced over 80 films between 1968 and her passing in 2019. -
FILM SERIES
Jane Fonda
Apr 24—Apr 30, 2026
FILM SERIESJane Fonda
Apr 24—Apr 30, 2026
As if you needed another excuse to stop by Hoyt-Schermerhorn, we’re celebrating 90 years of the iconic subway station with a series of classic films shot in and around it. -
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Blue Heron
Opens Apr 24
FilmNEW RELEASEBlue Heron
Opens Apr 24
When an eight-year-old girl and her Hungarian immigrant family relocate to a new home on Vancouver Island, their fresh start is interrupted by increasingly dangerous behavior from her elder brother. -
FILM SERIES
Prismatic Ground
Wed, Apr 29, 2026
FILM SERIESPrismatic Ground
Wed, Apr 29, 2026
The festival’s sixth season opens at BAM with I Heard That They Are Not Going to See Each Other Anymore by Ka Ki Wong, followed by a new work from acclaimed auteur Nicolas Pereda. -
FILM SERIES
History as Hashtag: Revolution in the Age of Social Media
May 1—May 7, 2026
FILM SERIESHistory as Hashtag: Revolution in the Age of Social Media
May 1—May 7, 2026
This powerful series captures defining cinematic moments from the age of social media-driven revolt. -
FILM SERIES
Pynchonesque
May 8—May 21, 2026
FILM SERIESPynchonesque
May 8—May 21, 2026
This wide-ranging film series—replete with rockets, musical numbers, hidden truths, and shadowy organizations—orbits the signature obsessions of literary recluse Thomas Pynchon. -
FILM SERIES
FilmAfrica
May 22—May 28, 2026
FILM SERIESFilmAfrica
May 22—May 28, 2026
Curated by the African Film Festival, Inc., this cinematic companion series to DanceAfrica highlights the culture and artistry of Uganda, presenting a showcase of contemporary and classic Pan-African cinema.
Music
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MusicLena Dardelet
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
Lena Dardelet
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Theater | Music
Dear Everything
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
Dear Everything
Wed, Apr 22, 2026Young people band together to save their local forest from being destroyed in this galvanizing folk-pop musical by V (formerly Eve Ensler), creator of The Vagina Monologues. -
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Natalia Lafourcade
Apr 10—Apr 11, 2026
MusicNext WaveNatalia Lafourcade
Apr 10—Apr 11, 2026
Celebrated Mexican singer-songwriter, composer, producer, and activist Natalia Lafourcade fuses beloved traditional Latin idioms with a modern sensibility for her stripped-down, intimate Cancionera tour. -
Music | PoetryWord. Sound. Power. 2026
Apr 24—Apr 25, 2026
Word. Sound. Power. 2026
Apr 24—Apr 25, 2026Join us as we celebrate women in hip-hop culture, amplifying femme voices across generations and communities in a showcase featuring artists from Brooklyn and beyond. -
Music | TalksCover Girl
Wed, May 6, 2026
Cover Girl
Wed, May 6, 2026Ashley Jackson, a harpist whose expansive repertoire embraces spirituals, canonical classics, and Whitney Houston, joins resident artist and curator Helga Davis for intimate conversation and performance. -
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Long Play
Sun, May 3, 2026
MusicLong Play
Sun, May 3, 2026
As part of Bang on a Can’s Long Play Festival, BAM is hosting a Steve Reich marathon to celebrate the 90th birthday of one of contemporary music’s most influential pioneers. -
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Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs
May 14—May 16, 2026
MusicStevie: A Life in the Key of Songs
May 14—May 16, 2026
Premier musicians and world-renowned guests celebrate Stevie Wonder’s versatility and unstoppable imagination by performing his milestone five-album sequence from Music of My Mind to Songs in the Key of Life. -
Theater | Music
I’m Almost There
Jun 9—Jun 28, 2026
Theater | MusicI’m Almost There
Jun 9—Jun 28, 2026
Todd Almond (Girl from the North Country) presents a rueful, hilarious, and poignant modern love story in song about a man crossing a sea of doubts to find happiness... and good coffee. -
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Paul Beaubrun
Thu, May 7, 2026
MusicBAM FREE MUSICPaul Beaubrun
Thu, May 7, 2026
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Music
BAM Free Music
Feb—May 2026
MusicBAM Free Music
Feb—May 2026
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Theater
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Theater
Hamlet
Apr 19—May 17, 2026
TheaterHamlet
Apr 19—May 17, 2026
The National Theatre’s Robert Hastie (Operation Mincemeat) directs this witty and fearlessly contemporary take starring Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi). -
Theater | Music
Dear Everything
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
Theater | MusicDear Everything
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
Young people band together to save their local forest from being destroyed in this galvanizing folk-pop musical by V (formerly Eve Ensler), creator of The Vagina Monologues. -
Theater | Music
Moby Dick
Apr 29—May 3, 2026
Theater | MusicMoby Dick
Apr 29—May 3, 2026
Melville’s epic tale of obsession and vengeance is transformed in a production by director Robert Wilson with songs by Anna Calvi for Germany’s Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus. -
Theater | Music
I’m Almost There
Jun 9—Jun 28, 2026
Theater | MusicI’m Almost There
Jun 9—Jun 28, 2026
Todd Almond (Girl from the North Country) presents a rueful, hilarious, and poignant modern love story in song about a man crossing a sea of doubts to find happiness... and good coffee.
Dance
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Dance
DanceAfrica Performance
May 22—May 25, 2026
DanceDanceAfrica Performance
May 22—May 25, 2026
Enchanting Brooklyn for its 49th year, DanceAfrica 2026 culminates in a dance and music performance celebrating the culture of Uganda. -
Dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Jun 4—Jun 7, 2026
DanceAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Jun 4—Jun 7, 2026
The company that has electrified audiences around the world returns to BAM with a celebration of joy, beauty, and the transformative power of dance.
Talks
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Talks
THE FAMESICK TOUR: An Evening of Stories and Togetherness
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
TalksTHE FAMESICK TOUR: An Evening of Stories and Togetherness
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
Award-winning actor, writer, and director Lena Dunham celebrates her first book in more than a decade: Famesick, a rowdy, deeply personal reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between. -
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The Art of Saving Democracy
Tue, Jun 2, 2026
TalksThe Art of Saving Democracy
Tue, Jun 2, 2026
Celebrated artist Vincent Valdez joins Design Matters host Debbie Millman for a timely discussion about the forces shaping our American identity and what history can tell us about how to meet this moment.
Opera
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Opera
The Post Office
May 16—May 21, 2026
OperaThe Post Office
May 16—May 21, 2026
The ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a contemporary conflict about civil rights and democracy in a new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky and poet Elaine Sexton. -
Live Broadcast | Opera | Film
Eugene Onegin
Sat, May 2, 2026
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmREVIVALEugene Onegin
Sat, May 2, 2026
Acclaimed soprano Asmik Gigorian portrays the lovestruck Tatiana opposite baritone Igor Golovatenko in the title role in Tchaikovsky’s ardent drama, staged by Tony Award winner Deborah Warner.+ Pre-screening lecture begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm.
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Live Broadcast | Opera | Film
El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego
Sat, May 30, 2026
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmMET PREMIEREEl Último Sueño de Frida y Diego
Sat, May 30, 2026
The Live in HD season concludes with the Met premiere of Gabriela Lena Frank’s magical-realist portrait of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz.+ Pre-screening lecture begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm.
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Programs
The Met: Live in HD 2025—2026
Oct 18, 2025—May 30, 2026
ProgramsThe Met: Live in HD 2025—2026
Oct 18, 2025—May 30, 2026
Experience world-class opera up close as the Metropolitan Opera’s pioneering series of live broadcasts returns to BAM Rose Cinemas, enhanced by pre-show discussions with opera experts.
Poetry
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Music | Poetry
Word. Sound. Power. 2026
Apr 24—Apr 25, 2026
Music | PoetryWord. Sound. Power. 2026
Apr 24—Apr 25, 2026
Join us as we celebrate women in hip-hop culture, amplifying femme voices across generations and communities in a showcase featuring artists from Brooklyn and beyond.
Kids
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Kids | Community
BAMkids presents Love Our Earth
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
Kids | CommunityBAMkids presents Love Our Earth
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
As part of an Earth Day celebration, the BAMkids program invites families to explore climate action through creativity, music, and community connection with local organizations. -
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 | Performance Art
Standing Slightly Outside: Franklin Furnace, 1976—2026
Oct 2025—Apr 2026
Visual Art | Performance ArtNext WaveStanding Slightly Outside: Franklin Furnace, 1976—2026
Oct 2025—Apr 2026
Franklin Furnace, a crucial downtown New York arts space and archive currently based at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, is the subject of a gallery show marking its 50th anniversary in 2026. -
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
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Acclaimed visual artist Shinique Smith has created three limited edition prints to benefit BAM's artistic and educational programming.
Classes
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Classes
DanceAfrica Classes 2026
May 23—May 25, 2026
ClassesDanceAfrica Classes 2026
May 23—May 25, 2026
Galas & Events
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GALAS & EVENTS
The BAM Ball
Wed, Apr 29, 2026
GALAS & EVENTSThe BAM Ball
Wed, Apr 29, 2026
Join us for an extraordinary evening celebrating honorees Robert Wilson and Gabriel Pizzi at a special performance of Moby Dick with dinner and dancing. -
GALAS & EVENTS
BAM Ball After Party
Wed, Apr 29, 2026
GALAS & EVENTSBAM Ball After Party
Wed, Apr 29, 2026
Join artists, creatives, and culture lovers for an electric late-night fête with a live DJ, open bar, and curated bites, and help fuel BAM’s mission as the home for curious people and adventurous ideas. -
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.
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ProgramsBAM Patron Events
BAM Patrons are invited to attend many special events throughout the year.
Performance Art
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Visual Art | Performance Art
Standing Slightly Outside: Franklin Furnace, 1976—2026
Oct 2025—Apr 2026
Visual Art | Performance ArtNext WaveStanding Slightly Outside: Franklin Furnace, 1976—2026
Oct 2025—Apr 2026
Franklin Furnace, a crucial downtown New York arts space and archive currently based at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, is the subject of a gallery show marking its 50th anniversary in 2026.
Community
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Community
DanceAfrica Bazaar 2026
May 23—May 25, 2026
CommunityRAIN OR SHINE!DanceAfrica Bazaar 2026
May 23—May 25, 2026
DanceAfrica’s beloved bazaar returns, transforming the streets around BAM into a global marketplace with more than 150 vendors offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion. -
CommunityCommunity Day
Sat, May 16, 1—5pm
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CommunityTribute to the Ancestors
Sat, May 16, 10—11am
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CommunityLate Night Dance Party with DJ YB
Sat, May 23, 10pm—2am
Late Night Dance Party with DJ YB
Sat, May 23, 10pm—2amKeep the DanceAfrica spirit going strong into the wee hours with “The General of Afrobeats,” DJ YB, who brings a mix of Afrobeats, funk, soul, rock, jazz, and hip-hop stylings to the BAMcafé dance floor. -
CommunityMemorial Room
May 23—May 26, 2026
Memorial Room
May 23—May 26, 2026The Memorial Room is dedicated to preserving the tradition of paying homage to the ancestors of DanceAfrica festivals past and present, as well as the ancestors of the visiting companies. -
CommunityCouncil of Elders Roundtable: Legacy & Preservation
Sun, May 24, 2026
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PROGRAMSSenior Cinema
Jan—Jun 2026
Senior Cinema
Jan—Jun 2026SENIORS ONLYSenior Cinema is a free monthly repertory film program for audience members 65 and over.
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Kids | CommunityBAMkids presents Love Our Earth
Sat, Apr 18, 2026
BAMkids presents Love Our Earth
Sat, Apr 18, 2026As part of an Earth Day celebration, the BAMkids program invites families to explore climate action through creativity, music, and community connection with local organizations. -
CommunityDanceAfrica and the BAM Hamm Archives
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DanceAfrica and the BAM Hamm Archives
ONGOINGDiscover the BAM Hamm Archives’ ongoing mission to preserve the vast legacy of DanceAfrica through projects focused on oral histories and recordings. -
CommunityEverybooty 2026
Sun, Jun 14, 2026
Everybooty 2026
Sun, Jun 14, 2026FISHER TAKEOVERSBAM’s annual surge of underground dance, creativity, conversation, and jubilant expression celebrates New York City’s unstoppable queer community. -
CommunityFisher Takeovers
Jan—Jun 2026
Fisher Takeovers
Jan—Jun 2026Our series of unbounded full-building activations in the BAM Fisher returns with more inspiring occasions to come together and connect. -
FOR SENIORS 65+Seniors at BAM
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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CommunityCommunity Resources
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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.
