A reclusive gym manager and an aspiring bodybuilder become suddenly entangled in a web of violence in this gritty, neon-hued romantic thriller from director Rose Glass (Saint Maude).
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Music
Caetano Veloso
Apr 3—Apr 4, 2024
MusicCaetano VelosoApr 3—Apr 4, 2024
A towering figure of Brazilian popular music, the father of Tropicália returns to BAM with his first new album in nine years.
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Film
Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World
Now Playing
Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the WorldNow PlayingThis darkly comical swipe at modern day life depicts an overworked production assistant who gets swept up in a wild and unforgettable ride through the vulgar indignities of the 21st century.
FilmDo Not Expect Too Much from the End of the WorldNow PlayingAn anarchic satire about a lowly assistant and the vulgar indignities of the 21st century.
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FILM SERIES
Living Cartoons: Live Action Films by Animators
Mar 29—Apr 25, 2024
FILM SERIESLiving Cartoons: Live Action Films by AnimatorsMar 29—Apr 25, 2024
This series examines the aesthetic choices of artists who started in the world of animation before moving into live action filmmaking, spanning classic Hollywood to millennial Japan and beyond.
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Today's Films
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FILM SERIES
Triple Canopy Presents: Standard Deviations
Mar 22—Mar 28, 2024
Triple Canopy Presents: Standard DeviationsMar 22—Mar 28, 2024Through unexpected sabotage and unpredictable loopholes, these films provoke, play, question, and go off script to create subversive social critiques and razor-sharp satire.
FILM SERIESTriple Canopy Presents: Standard DeviationsMar 22—Mar 28, 2024Daring filmmakers exploit traditional forms to offer social critiques and razor-sharp satire.
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Film
Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World
Now Playing
Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the WorldNow PlayingThis darkly comical swipe at modern day life depicts an overworked production assistant who gets swept up in a wild and unforgettable ride through the vulgar indignities of the 21st century.
FilmDo Not Expect Too Much from the End of the WorldNow PlayingAn anarchic satire about a lowly assistant and the vulgar indignities of the 21st century.
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FilmLove Lies Bleeding
Two women are thrust into a web of violence in this gritty, neon-hued romantic thriller.
Now PlayingFilmLove Lies BleedingNow PlayingTwo women are thrust into a web of violence in this gritty, neon-hued romantic thriller.
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FilmDune: Part TwoPaul Atreides’ journey continues in part two of Denis Villeneuve’s visionary adaptation.Now PlayingFilmDune: Part TwoNow PlayingPaul Atreides’ journey continues in part two of Denis Villeneuve’s visionary adaptation.
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FilmPerfect DaysUnexpected events shake a man’s placid life in this quiet masterpiece from Wim Wenders.Now PlayingFilmPerfect DaysNow PlayingUnexpected events shake a man’s placid life in this quiet masterpiece from Wim Wenders.
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FilmRyuichi Sakamoto | Opus
A definitive, heartfelt swan song from one of the world’s greatest musicians.
FilmRyuichi Sakamoto | OpusA definitive, heartfelt swan song from one of the world’s greatest musicians.
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Film
The Tuba Thieves
Mar 15—Mar 27, 2024
FilmThe Tuba ThievesMar 15—Mar 27, 2024
Prioritizing a d/Deaf/Hard of Hearing form of storytelling, this documentary explores the mysterious theft of tubas from high schools across California, examining the roles of sound, power, and language.
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FILM SERIES
Living Cartoons: Live Action Films by Animators
Mar 29—Apr 25, 2024
FILM SERIESLiving Cartoons: Live Action Films by AnimatorsMar 29—Apr 25, 2024
This series examines the aesthetic choices of artists who started in the world of animation before moving into live action filmmaking, spanning classic Hollywood to millennial Japan and beyond.
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Film
Hollywood Entertainment presents Clifford featuring Martin Short + Cast and Crew Live
Sat, Mar 30, 2024
FilmHollywood Entertainment presents Clifford featuring Martin Short + Cast and Crew LiveSat, Mar 30, 2024
The first-ever major New York tribute to the unlikely (and uncanny) 1994 cult-comedy, featuring a Q&A with Martin Short, Richard Kind, Paul Flaherty, Steven Kampmann, and others.
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Film
La Chimera
Opens Apr 4
FilmLa ChimeraOpens Apr 4
An archeologist finds himself involved in a web of stolen historical artifacts in this adventurous, uproarious chimeric journey, written and directed by Alice Rohrwacher (The Wonders, Happy as Lazzaro).
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FILM SERIES
The Art of the Benshi
Apr 5—Apr 7, 2024
FILM SERIESThe Art of the BenshiApr 5—Apr 7, 2024
This program honors the captivating live narrators of Japan’s silent film era, featuring live benshi practitioners alongside classic, newly restored, and rarely seen silent films from Japan and the US.
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Film
Fresh Kill
Tue, Apr 9, 2024
FilmONE NIGHT ONLYFresh KillTue, Apr 9, 2024
A new restoration of Shu Lea Cheang’s avant-anarcho eco-satire in which a lesbian couple living on Staten Island find themselves ensnared in a vast corporate conspiracy.
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FILM SERIES
Queering the Canon: Besties
Apr 11—Apr 15, 2024
FILM SERIESQueering the Canon: BestiesApr 11—Apr 15, 2024
Celebrate the dynamic joys and complexities of queer-positive camaraderie in this retrospective series spotlighting BFFs as they road trip, rob banks, dispense dating advice, hustle, and more!
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The Beast
Opens Apr 12
FilmThe BeastOpens Apr 12
In a near future when emotions have become a threat, a young woman opts to purify her DNA in a machine that will wash away strong feelings from her past lives—then meets a man she feels she’s known forever.
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Film
Dead Lef: Visions of Contemporary Jamaica
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
FilmDead Lef: Visions of Contemporary JamaicaWed, Apr 17, 2024
Filmmakers rebel against traditional representations of Jamaica on film, forming their own sense of visual language in the process as they bring the island’s colliding past and present boldly to the screen.
+ Join us for a post-show Q&A with Marlon James.
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FILM SERIES
The Boom Is Really An Echo
Apr 19—Apr 21, 2024
FILM SERIESThe Boom Is Really An EchoApr 19—Apr 21, 2024
Connecting the earliest history of Black filmmakers to the boom of the 60s, these rarely screened films from Pearl Bowser’s collection highlight Black filmmaking and creativity in Brooklyn.
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Film
Kiss Grandmama Goodbye + I Be Done Been Was Is
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
FilmKiss Grandmama Goodbye + I Be Done Been Was IsWed, Apr 24, 2024
In these restored films from pioneering Black filmmaker Debra J. Robinson, a young girl comes to terms with the death of her grandmother, and four Black women comedians in the 1980s go about their daily lives.
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Film
Coconut Head Generation
Apr 26—May 2, 2024
FilmCoconut Head GenerationApr 26—May 2, 2024
An empathetic portrait of a Nigerian university film club where a derided young generation comes together to refine their political vision and develop a critical voice.
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Film
Dry Season
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
FilmDry SeasonSat, Apr 27, 2024
A teenage boy sets out to avenge his father’s murder in this quietly intense parable of revenge and forgiveness set in the wake of Chad’s decades-long civil war.
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Kids | Dance | Music
Word. Sound. Power. 2024: SOUND—Rhythm is Rhythm
Apr 19—Apr 20, 2024
Kids | Dance | MusicWord. Sound. Power. 2024: SOUND—Rhythm is RhythmApr 19—Apr 20, 2024
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DanceAfrica 2024
May 24—May 27, 2024
Dance | MusicDanceAfrica 2024May 24—May 27, 2024
The nation’s largest celebration of African dance transforms BAM’s corner of Fort Greene into a pulsing celebration of discovery, community, and collective joy! -
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Jun 4—Jun 9, 2024
DanceAlvin Ailey American Dance TheaterJun 4—Jun 9, 2024
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SUPPORT BAM
Share the Brooklyn magic.
SUPPORT BAMShare the Brooklyn magic.Invest in the future of a uniquely Brooklyn artistic community. Give to BAM today.
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Music
Caetano Veloso
Apr 3—Apr 4, 2024
MusicCaetano VelosoApr 3—Apr 4, 2024
A towering figure of Brazilian popular music, the father of Tropicália returns to BAM with his first new album in nine years.
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Kids | Dance | Music
Word. Sound. Power. 2024: SOUND—Rhythm is Rhythm
Apr 19—Apr 20, 2024
Kids | Dance | MusicWord. Sound. Power. 2024: SOUND—Rhythm is RhythmApr 19—Apr 20, 2024
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Long Play
May 3—May 5, 2024
ProgramLong PlayMay 3—May 5, 2024
With over 50 concerts across three days in downtown Brooklyn, this festival is a jubilant celebration of all that music can be and all the people who make it.
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Music | Talks
AND SING!
Mon, May 6, 2024
Music | TalksAND SING!Mon, May 6, 2024
Davóne Tines, BAM’s Artist In Residence, invites creatives from on stage and off to the proverbial fireside to examine choral music of the Black Diaspora alongside the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. -
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DanceAfrica 2024
May 24—May 27, 2024
Dance | MusicDanceAfrica 2024May 24—May 27, 2024
The nation’s largest celebration of African dance transforms BAM’s corner of Fort Greene into a pulsing celebration of discovery, community, and collective joy! -
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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. -
SUPPORT BAM
Share the Brooklyn magic.
SUPPORT BAMShare the Brooklyn magic.Invest in the future of a uniquely Brooklyn artistic community. Give to BAM today.
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Live Broadcast | Opera | Film
La Rondine
Apr 20, 2024
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmREVIVALLa RondineApr 20, 2024
Puccini’s bittersweet love story returns in Nicolas Joël’s Art Deco–inspired staging, which transports audiences from the heart of Parisian nightlife to a dreamy vision of the French Riviera.
+ Pre-screening lecture with Fred Plotkin begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm.
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VISITING PRESENTER | Opera
The Climate Opera Project
Tue, Apr 23, 2024
VISITING PRESENTER | OperaVisiting PresenterThe Climate Opera ProjectTue, Apr 23, 2024
From a revengeful polar bear to a water-stealing cactus, these four short operas find humans and animals in dire circumstances as the planet reels from the cataclysm of human-influenced natural disasters.
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Live Broadcast | Opera | Film
Madama Butterfly
May 11, 2024
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmNew ProductionMadama ButterflyMay 11, 2024
Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding central role of Puccini’s devastating tragedy in Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.
+ Pre-screening lecture with Marc A. Scorca begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm.
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Programs
The Met: Live in HD 2023—2024
Oct 21, 2023—May 11, 2024
ProgramsThe Met: Live in HD 2023—2024Oct 21, 2023—May 11, 2024
Experience world-class opera up close as The Metropolitan Opera’s pioneering series of live broadcasts comes to BAM Rose Cinemas, featuring insightful pre-show discussions with opera experts.
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Kids | Dance | Music
Word. Sound. Power. 2024: SOUND—Rhythm is Rhythm
Apr 19—Apr 20, 2024
Kids | Dance | MusicWord. Sound. Power. 2024: SOUND—Rhythm is RhythmApr 19—Apr 20, 2024
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BAMkids Winter/Spring 2024
Jan—Apr 2024
ProgramBAMkids Winter/Spring 2024Jan—Apr 2024
Celebrate the return of beloved family favorites like our MLK day program and the BAMkids Film Festival, as well as two groundbreaking productions based on powerful books by Jacqueline Woodson! -
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.
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VISUAL ART
Omar Victor Diop
ONGOING
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
ONGOING
VISUAL ARTLimited Edition Maira Kalman PrintONGOING
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 SeriesONGOING
Acclaimed visual artist Shinique Smith has created three limited edition prints to benefit BAM's artistic and educational programming.
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Music | Talks
AND SING!
Mon, May 6, 2024
Music | TalksAND SING!Mon, May 6, 2024
Davóne Tines, BAM’s Artist In Residence, invites creatives from on stage and off to the proverbial fireside to examine choral music of the Black Diaspora alongside the Brooklyn Youth Chorus.
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GALAS & EVENTS
BAM Spring Benefit 2024
Wed, May 1, 2024
GALAS & EVENTSBAM Spring Benefit 2024Wed, May 1, 2024
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BAM Member Events
ProgramsBAM 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
ProgramsBAM 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.
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Dance | Music
2024 DanceAfrica Vendor Application
Mar 4—Apr 5, 2024
2024 DanceAfrica Vendor ApplicationMar 4—Apr 5, 2024Now accepting applications for DanceAfrica 2024 Bazaar.Dance | Music2024 DanceAfrica Vendor ApplicationMar 4—Apr 5, 2024Now accepting applications for DanceAfrica 2024 Bazaar. -
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.
PROGRAMSSenior Cinema 2024Jan 1—Jun 30, 2024Senior 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.
FOR SENIORS 65+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.
ProgramsBAMcafé 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.
COMMUNITYCommunity 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
VIDEO
BAM Community