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Programs
DanceAfrica Festival 2024
May 18—May 31, 2024
ProgramsDanceAfrica Festival 2024May 18—May 31, 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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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. -
Theater
SAFE
Sat, Jun 1, 2024
SAFESat, Jun 1, 2024SAFE, a musical based on interviews with real students, examines the proliferation of metal detectors, patdowns, and penalties in NYC schools, and how a punitive environment makes kids feel anything but safe. -
Talks
HIP-HOP IS HISTORY: Questlove in Conversation with Marc Lamont Hill on a 50 Year History of Hip-Hop
Wed, Jun 5, 2024
TalksHIP-HOP IS HISTORY: Questlove in Conversation with Marc Lamont Hill on a 50 Year History of Hip-HopWed, Jun 5, 2024
Musical luminary Questlove celebrates the arrival of his new book, Hip-Hop Is History, an in-depth chronicle of the artists, songs, and cultural forces that made hip-hop the global phenomenon it is today.
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Film
Pressure
May 10—May 23, 2024
PressureMay 10—May 23, 2024Widely 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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Shottas
Wed, May 22, 2024
ShottasWed, May 22, 2024Two childhood friends begin their ruthless climb to the top of a criminal enterprise in this undisputed fan-favorite, co-presented with Be Reel Black Cinema Club and Alfreda’s Cinema.
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FilmFuriosa: A Mad Max SagaAnya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in George Miller’s latest Mad Max saga.Opens May 23
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FilmEvil Does Not Exist
Drive My Car director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s latest is a quietly fervent cinematic fable.
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FilmChallengersZendaya stars in this messy, thrilling, romantic game for three from Luca Guadagnino.Now Playing
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FilmI Saw the TV GlowA teen’s view of reality begins to blur in this singular work of horror by Jane Schoenbrun.Now Playing
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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.
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Film | Talks
In Conversation with Jean-Pierre Dikongué-Pipa
Sat, May 25, 2024
Film | TalksIn Conversation with Jean-Pierre Dikongué-PipaSat, May 25, 2024
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FILM SERIES
I Will Not Be Your Friend: The Films of György Pálfi
May 31—Jun 6, 2024
FILM SERIESI Will Not Be Your Friend: The Films of György PálfiMay 31—Jun 6, 2024
This first New York retrospective offers a rare opportunity to experience the singular style of visionary Hungarian director György Pálfi.
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Bitter Cane
Jun 7—Jun 13, 2024
FilmBitter CaneJun 7—Jun 13, 2024
An award-winning documentary made secretly by a collective of Haitian and American filmmakers, Bitter Cane provides deep insights into foreign exploitation in Haiti that remain all too relevant today.
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Notes on Displacement
Wed, Jun 12, 2024
FilmNotes on DisplacementWed, Jun 12, 2024
Filmmaker Khaled Jarrar follows one family as they flee Syria, experiencing firsthand what it means to be a refugee in this stunningly visceral exploration of displacement.
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Naked Acts
Jun 14—Jun 20, 2024
FilmNaked ActsJun 14—Jun 20, 2024
In director Bridgett M. Davis’ sole feature, a woman learns that the film role she has just landed requires a nude scene, and she faces a dilemma: how can she keep her clothes on and keep the part?
Theater
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Theater
SAFE
Sat, Jun 1, 2024
TheaterSAFESat, Jun 1, 2024
SAFE, a musical based on interviews with real students, examines the proliferation of metal detectors, patdowns, and penalties in NYC schools, and how a punitive environment makes kids feel anything but safe.
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
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. -
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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. -
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SUPPORT BAMShare the Brooklyn magic.Invest in the future of a uniquely Brooklyn artistic community. Give to BAM today.
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. -
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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. -
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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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Shinique Smith Print Series
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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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Film | Talks
In Conversation with Jean-Pierre Dikongué-Pipa
Sat, May 25, 2024
Film | TalksIn Conversation with Jean-Pierre Dikongué-PipaSat, May 25, 2024
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Talks
HIP-HOP IS HISTORY: Questlove in Conversation with Marc Lamont Hill on a 50 Year History of Hip-Hop
Wed, Jun 5, 2024
TalksHIP-HOP IS HISTORY: Questlove in Conversation with Marc Lamont Hill on a 50 Year History of Hip-HopWed, Jun 5, 2024
Musical luminary Questlove celebrates the arrival of his new book, Hip-Hop Is History, an in-depth chronicle of the artists, songs, and cultural forces that made hip-hop the global phenomenon it is today. -
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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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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! -
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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. -
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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. -
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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 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.