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Next Wave 2025
Oct 2025—Jan 2026
Next Wave 2025
Oct 2025—Jan 2026BAM’s signature Next Wave offers a panoramic view of contemporary innovation in dance, music, performance art, theater, visual art, and more, bringing iconic and emerging artists together with curious audiences. -
FilmBugonia
Now Playing
Bugonia
Now PlayingNEW RELEASETwo conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap a high-powered company CEO, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth, in a black-comedy thriller reuniting Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone. -
Dance | Music
Optimistic Voices
Nov 5—Nov 8, 2025
Dance | MusicNext WaveOptimistic Voices
Nov 5—Nov 8, 2025
Juliana F. May creates thrillingly elaborate cycles of song, text, and movement from the wreckage of difficult experience, probing the intractable contradictions of family, eroticism, and motherhood. -
FilmDie My Love
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Die My Love
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEJennifer Lawrence delivers “one of her most fearless performances” (AV Club) as a writer locked in the grip of post-partum depression in the latest black-comedy psychological thriller from Lynne Ramsay. -
FilmIt Was Just an Accident
Now Playing
It Was Just an Accident
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEAn unassuming mechanic is suddenly reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor, in a deeply felt moral thriller by Jafar Panâhi.
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Today's Films
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Film
Bugonia
Now Playing
Bugonia
Now PlayingNEW RELEASETwo conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap a high-powered company CEO, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth, in a black-comedy thriller reuniting Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone. -
FILM SERIESFolklore & Fairytales
Oct 31—Nov 6, 2025
Folklore & Fairytales
Oct 31—Nov 6, 2025This selection of unusual, beautiful, and often haunting tales from across the globe features stories that have been passed down through generations—or at least feel as though they have. -
FilmOne Battle After Another
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One Battle After Another
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEPaul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood, Licorice Pizza) is back with a big, splashy thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Teyana Taylor, and Regina Hall. -
FilmThe Mastermind
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The Mastermind
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEIn a sedate Massachusetts suburb circa 1970, an unemployed family man and amateur art thief has an airtight plan for his first heist—or so he thinks—in filmmaker Kelly Reichardt’s latest Cannes triumph. -
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Die My Love
Now Playing
FilmNEW RELEASEDie My Love
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Jennifer Lawrence delivers “one of her most fearless performances” (AV Club) as a writer locked in the grip of post-partum depression in the latest black-comedy psychological thriller from Lynne Ramsay. -
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It Was Just an Accident
Now Playing
FilmNEW RELEASEIt Was Just an Accident
Now Playing
An unassuming mechanic is suddenly reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor, in a deeply felt moral thriller by Jafar Panâhi. -
FILM SERIES
Kisapmata + Batch ‘81
Nov 7—Nov 13, 2025
FILM SERIESKisapmata + Batch ‘81
Nov 7—Nov 13, 2025
Two psychological dramas by legend of Filipino cinema Mike de Leon act as covert allegories for Philippine martial law under the Marcos regime. -
FILM SERIES
Newsreel Retrospective (1968—1972)
Wed, Nov 12, 2025
FILM SERIESNewsreel Retrospective (1968—1972)
Wed, Nov 12, 2025
Media arts center Third World Newsreel (TWN) screens selections from a groundbreaking collection of 60 digitally preserved films documenting the social movements of the late 60s and early 70s. -
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Sentimental Value
Opens Nov 13
FilmNEW RELEASESentimental Value
Opens Nov 13
Joachim Trier follows The Worst Person in the World (2021) with a deeply felt comedy-drama about legacy, art, and the performances that bind—and divide—families. -
FILM SERIES
Corporate Thrillers
Nov 14—Nov 20, 2025
FILM SERIESCorporate Thrillers
Nov 14—Nov 20, 2025
Filmmakers turn their cameras toward the rot of capitalism and the culture that made icons of corporate raiders and shady deal makers in these classic white-collar thrillers. -
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Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
FilmGoing to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Winner of Sundance’s Grand Jury Prize, this documentary follows poet-activist Nikki Giovanni, weaving her Afrofuturist vision, political audacity, and poetic verve into a bold cinematic portrait. -
Film
Bad Hair
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
FilmBad Hair
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Junior, a nine-year-old boy living in a Caracas tenement with his widowed mother and brother, tries everything he can to straighten his naturally curly hair, raising his mother’s suspicions. -
FILM SERIES
Starring Angela Bassett
Nov 21—Nov 25, 2025
FILM SERIESStarring Angela Bassett
Nov 21—Nov 25, 2025
This series spotlights an actress who personifies the beauty and strength of Black women everywhere. -
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Hamnet
Opens Nov 26
FilmNEW RELEASEHamnet
Opens Nov 26
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley star in Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of a novel about William Shakespeare, his free-spirited wife Agnes, and the tragedy that led to the creation of one of his greatest plays.
Music
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Music | Holiday
Les Arts Florissants
Dec 5—Dec 7, 2025
Music | HolidayLes Arts Florissants
Dec 5—Dec 7, 2025
William Christie and Les Arts Florissants, one of the world’s most renowned early-music groups, return to BAM with a holiday program featuring works by French Baroque composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier. -
VISITING PRESENTER | MusicMariza
Sat, Nov 15, 2025
Mariza
Sat, Nov 15, 2025No singer embodies the sound of Portuguese fado more completely than Mariza, whose way of drawing the deepest emotions from a song has made her a beloved icon in Portugal across a three-decade career. -
Theater | MusicFOR REAL
Nov 19—Nov 23, 2025
FOR REAL
Nov 19—Nov 23, 2025NEXT WAVEPart theatrical radio show, part live podcast, and part collective reckoning, FOR REAL blends original live music, storytelling, and unscripted conversation in a raw, resonant act of collective listening. -
Poetry | Music | FilmI Guess It Was My Destiny To Live So Long
Nov 18—Nov 21, 2025
I Guess It Was My Destiny To Live So Long
Nov 18—Nov 21, 2025Next WaveCurated by Hanif Abdurraqib, a constellation of artists, writers, and performers activate BAM’s spaces, illuminating the truths of our moment via poetic imagination. -
PoetryStones in the Water
Tue, Nov 18, 2025
Stones in the Water
Tue, Nov 18, 2025Long-time friends Sarah Kay, Clint Smith, Anis Mojgani, and Hanif Abdurraqib return to the Harvey Theater at BAM Strong for another night of inspiring poetic expression. -
Theater | Music | Opera
What to wear
Jan 15—Jan 17, 2026
Theater | Music | OperaNext WaveWhat to wear
Jan 15—Jan 17, 2026
Richard Foreman and Michael Gordon’s raucous post-rock opera is remounted for the first time in two decades, with creative direction by Annie-B Parson and Paul Lazar. -
MusicSongs of the Living
Sun, Nov 16, 2025
Songs of the Living
Sun, Nov 16, 2025Toshi Reagon and her special guests invite everyone to join in singing songs of resistance and resilience together during 11 evenings of music and fellowship in all five boroughs. -
Dance | MusicOptimistic Voices
Nov 5—Nov 8, 2025
Optimistic Voices
Nov 5—Nov 8, 2025Next WaveJuliana F. May creates thrillingly elaborate cycles of song, text, and movement from the wreckage of difficult experience, probing the intractable contradictions of family, eroticism, and motherhood. -
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BAM Free Music
Jan—Jun 2026
MusicBAM Free Music
Jan—Jun 2026
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Music
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. -
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. -
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. -
Music
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
Using The Odyssey as his point of departure, Todd Almond (Girl from the North Country) embarks on a musical journey through the modern world of dating, seeking companionship and good coffee. -
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Theater
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Theater | Music
FOR REAL
Nov 19—Nov 23, 2025
Theater | MusicNEXT WAVEFOR REAL
Nov 19—Nov 23, 2025
Part theatrical radio show, part live podcast, and part collective reckoning, FOR REAL blends original live music, storytelling, and unscripted conversation in a raw, resonant act of collective listening. -
Dance | Film | Theater
For All Your Life
Dec 3—Dec 7, 2025
Dance | Film | TheaterNext WaveFor All Your Life
Dec 3—Dec 7, 2025
Choreographer Leslie Cuyjet investigates the value of Black life and death in a performance, film, and social experiment that draws upon the life insurance industry for method and metaphor. -
Theater | Music | Opera
What to wear
Jan 15—Jan 17, 2026
Theater | Music | OperaNext WaveWhat to wear
Jan 15—Jan 17, 2026
Richard Foreman and Michael Gordon’s raucous post-rock opera is remounted for the first time in two decades, with creative direction by Annie-B Parson and Paul Lazar. -
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
Moby Dick
Apr 29—May 3, 2026
TheaterMoby 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
Using The Odyssey as his point of departure, Todd Almond (Girl from the North Country) embarks on a musical journey through the modern world of dating, seeking companionship and good coffee.
Dance
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Dance | Music
Optimistic Voices
Nov 5—Nov 8, 2025
Dance | MusicNext WaveOptimistic Voices
Nov 5—Nov 8, 2025
Juliana F. May creates thrillingly elaborate cycles of song, text, and movement from the wreckage of difficult experience, probing the intractable contradictions of family, eroticism, and motherhood. -
Dance | Film | Theater
For All Your Life
Dec 3—Dec 7, 2025
Dance | Film | TheaterNext WaveFor All Your Life
Dec 3—Dec 7, 2025
Choreographer Leslie Cuyjet investigates the value of Black life and death in a performance, film, and social experiment that draws upon the life insurance industry for method and metaphor. -
Dance
Age of Content
Feb 20—Feb 22, 2026
DanceAge of Content
Feb 20—Feb 22, 2026
Exploring identity across physical and digital worlds, Age of Content is a high-velocity dance work for our chronically online age. -
Dance
Trisha Brown Dance Company
Feb 26—Feb 28, 2026
DanceTrisha Brown Dance Company
Feb 26—Feb 28, 2026
The Trisha Brown Dance Company marks the centennial of artist Robert Rauschenberg with an evening of landmark dances by Brown and Merce Cunningham with visual designs by Rauschenberg. -
Dance
DanceAfrica
May 22—May 25, 2026
DanceDanceAfrica
May 22—May 25, 2026
The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year this Memorial Day Weekend with dance, music, film, visual art, and so much more. -
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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VISITING PRESENTER | Talks | Holiday
Girls Gotta Eat Holiday Spectacular
Sat, Dec 13, 2025
VISITING PRESENTER | Talks | HolidayGirls Gotta Eat Holiday Spectacular
Sat, Dec 13, 2025
The mega-popular Girls Gotta Eat podcast tapes a much-anticipated and over-the-top live holiday special. -
Community | Talks
The 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mon, Jan 19, 2026
Community | TalksFREEThe 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mon, Jan 19, 2026
Opera
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Live Broadcast | Opera | Film
La Bohème
Sat, Nov 8, 2025
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmREVIVALLa Bohème
Sat, Nov 8, 2025
The world’s most popular opera returns in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production with a cast of young stars, including Juliana Grigoryan as the fragile Mimì and Freddie De Tommaso as the poet Rodolfo.+ Pre-screening lecture begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm.
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Theater | Music | Opera
What to wear
Jan 15—Jan 17, 2026
Theater | Music | OperaNext WaveWhat to wear
Jan 15—Jan 17, 2026
Richard Foreman and Michael Gordon’s raucous post-rock opera is remounted for the first time in two decades, with creative direction by Annie-B Parson and Paul Lazar. -
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmArabella
Sat, Nov 22, 2025
Arabella
Sat, Nov 22, 2025REVIVALSoprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen stars as the title heroine, a young noblewoman in search of love on her own terms, in Richard Strauss’s elegant romance set in 19th-century Vienna, live in HD.Pre-screening lecture begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm. -
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmAndrea Chénier
Sat, Dec 13, 2025
Andrea Chénier
Sat, Dec 13, 2025REVIVALGiordano’s passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution, with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as his aristocratic lover.Pre-screening lecture begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm. -
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmI Puritani
Sat, Jan 10, 2026
I Puritani
Sat, Jan 10, 2026NEW PRODUCTIONSoprano Lisette Oropesa and tenor Lawrence Brownlee, two of the Met’s most popular artists, take the lead in the company’s first new production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years.Pre-screening lecture begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm. -
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmTristan und Isolde
Sat, Mar 21, 2026
Tristan und Isolde
Sat, Mar 21, 2026NEW PRODUCTIONSuperstar soprano Lise Davidsen makes her Met role debut as Wagner’s tempestuous Irish princess Isolde in a new production by visionary director Yuval Sharon, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.Pre-screening lecture begins at 11am with screening to follow at 12pm. -
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmEugene Onegin
Sat, May 2, 2026
Eugene Onegin
Sat, May 2, 2026REVIVALAcclaimed 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. -
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmEl Último Sueño de Frida y Diego
Sat, May 30, 2026
El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego
Sat, May 30, 2026MET PREMIEREThe 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. -
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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Poetry | Music | Film
I Guess It Was My Destiny To Live So Long
Nov 18—Nov 21, 2025
Poetry | Music | FilmNext WaveI Guess It Was My Destiny To Live So Long
Nov 18—Nov 21, 2025
Curated by Hanif Abdurraqib, a constellation of artists, writers, and performers activate BAM’s spaces, illuminating the truths of our moment via poetic imagination. -
Poetry
Stones in the Water
Tue, Nov 18, 2025
PoetryStones in the Water
Tue, Nov 18, 2025
Long-time friends Sarah Kay, Clint Smith, Anis Mojgani, and Hanif Abdurraqib return to the Harvey Theater at BAM Strong for another night of inspiring poetic expression. -
Poetry
Zong!
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
PoetryZong!
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
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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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Call for Submissions to BAMkids Film Festival
Submit Today!
Kids | FilmCall for Submissions to BAMkids Film Festival
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Kids | Community
BAMboo!
Fri, Oct 31, 4—7pm
Kids | CommunityBAMboo!
Fri, Oct 31, 4—7pm
Our frightfully fun Halloween block party is back for another autumn afternoon of candy giveaways, carnival games, arts and crafts, and more. -
Kids | Community
BAM presents Sing For Hope Family Jam
Sat, Nov 8, 2025
Sold OutKids | CommunityBAM presents Sing For Hope Family Jam
Sat, Nov 8, 2025
Patrick Connolly leads this family-friendly sing-along meant to spread good vibes and connection across the community. -
Kids | Film
Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 6—8
Sat, Nov 15, 2025
Kids | FilmAges 6—8Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 6—8
Sat, Nov 15, 2025
These greatest hits from last year’s festival explore the power of friendship and the joys of discovering new perspectives. -
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Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 9+
Sat, Dec 6, 2025
Kids | FilmAges 9+Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 9+
Sat, Dec 6, 2025
A few courageous heroes from this year’s program are back on the big screen for a cozy afternoon of imaginative movie magic! -
FILM SERIES | KIDS
Best of BAMkids Film Festival
Oct 4—Dec 6, 2025
FILM SERIES | KIDSBest of BAMkids Film Festival
Oct 4—Dec 6, 2025
Revisit your favorite films from 2025’s festival—or see what you missed—as we screen some of BAMkids Film Festival’s greatest hits of 2025 in programs chosen by and designed for ages 3—5, 6—8, and 9+! -
FILM SERIES
BAMkids Film Festival 2026
Feb 7—Feb 8, 2026
FILM SERIESBAMkids Film Festival 2026
Feb 7—Feb 8, 2026
Brooklyn’s favorite kids film fest is back, offering families the newest and most exciting short animated, live action, and documentary treasures from around the globe. -
Kids | Theater | Music
Robot Song
Mar 27—Mar 29, 2026
Kids | Theater | MusicAges 8+Robot Song
Mar 27—Mar 29, 2026
This dazzling theater work for kids and adults is a deeply moving celebration of inclusion and creativity. -
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—Jan 2026
Visual Art | Performance ArtNext WaveStanding Slightly Outside: Franklin Furnace, 1976—2026
Oct 2025—Jan 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
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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
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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
ONGOING
Acclaimed visual artist Shinique Smith has created three limited edition prints to benefit BAM's artistic and educational programming.
Performance Art
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Visual Art | Performance Art
Standing Slightly Outside: Franklin Furnace, 1976—2026
Oct 2025—Jan 2026
Visual Art | Performance ArtNext WaveStanding Slightly Outside: Franklin Furnace, 1976—2026
Oct 2025—Jan 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.
Galas & Events
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Galas & Events
2025 BAM Member Bash
Tue, Dec 9, 2025
Galas & Events2025 BAM Member Bash
Tue, Dec 9, 2025
Members level 2+ are invited to unwrap the magic of BAM’s fearless spirit at this holiday celebration! -
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. -
Member First Fridays
Ongoing
Member First Fridays
Ongoing
Members 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 Member Events
BAM Member Events
One 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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ProgramsBAM Patron Events
BAM Patron Events
BAM 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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PROGRAMSSenior Cinema
Sep 19—Dec 19, 2025
Senior Cinema
Sep 19—Dec 19, 2025SENIORS ONLYSenior Cinema is a free monthly repertory film program for audience members 65 and over.
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Kids | CommunityBAMboo!
Fri, Oct 31, 4—7pm
BAMboo!
Fri, Oct 31, 4—7pmOur frightfully fun Halloween block party is back for another autumn afternoon of candy giveaways, carnival games, arts and crafts, and more. -
Community | TalksThe 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mon, Jan 19, 2026
The 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mon, Jan 19, 2026FREE -
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. -
CommunityEverybooty 2026
June 2026
Everybooty 2026
June 2026BAM’s annual surge of underground dance, creativity, conversation, and jubilant expression celebrates New York City’s unstoppable queer community. -
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 history and recordings. -
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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BAM 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.
Holiday
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Music | Holiday
Les Arts Florissants
Dec 5—Dec 7, 2025
Music | HolidayLes Arts Florissants
Dec 5—Dec 7, 2025
William Christie and Les Arts Florissants, one of the world’s most renowned early-music groups, return to BAM with a holiday program featuring works by French Baroque composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier. -
VISITING PRESENTER | Talks | Holiday
Girls Gotta Eat Holiday Spectacular
Sat, Dec 13, 2025
VISITING PRESENTER | Talks | HolidayGirls Gotta Eat Holiday Spectacular
Sat, Dec 13, 2025
The mega-popular Girls Gotta Eat podcast tapes a much-anticipated and over-the-top live holiday special.