To celebrate the debut of her new book, join bestselling author Suleika Jaouad for an evening of transformative storytelling and special performances hosted by Jon Batiste.
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Featured
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Theater | Music
Macbeth in Stride
Apr 15—Apr 27, 2025
Theater | MusicMacbeth in Stride
Apr 15—Apr 27, 2025
Obie winner Whitney White dazzles with a pulse-pounding musical reconstruction of Shakespeare's Macbeth, with Lady M center stage for a fiercely feminist supernova that'll leave you breathless.
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FilmSinners
Twin brothers trying to escape trouble find evil close to home in a Jim Crow-era thriller.Now PlayingNEW RELEASE -
MusicBlk Odyssy
Austin singer-songwriter Blk Odyssy combines storytelling skill with a soulful, jazzy sound.Thu, Apr 24, 2025BAM FREE MUSIC -
THE ALCHEMY TOUR An Evening with Suleika Jaouad hosted by Jon Batiste
Sat, Apr 26, 2025
THE ALCHEMY TOUR An Evening with Suleika Jaouad hosted by Jon Batiste
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Music | Poetry
Word. Sound. Power. 2025—Power to the Poets
April 25 & 26, 2025
Music | PoetryWord. Sound. Power. 2025—Power to the Poets
April 25 & 26, 2025
We’re honoring the power of the poets in our annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word, featuring Nejma Nefertiti, Okai, and Sincerity Garcia.
Film
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Today's Films
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FILM SERIESTriple Canopy Presents: In The Hole
Apr 18—Apr 24, 2025
Triple Canopy Presents: In The Hole
Apr 18—Apr 24, 2025Triple Canopy is back with an expansive collection of cinematic works exploring the concept of holes on film. -
FilmThe Legend of Ochi
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The Legend of Ochi
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEA shy farm girl embarks on a quest to rescue a mysterious wounded creature in this family-friendly film starring Willem Dafoe, Helena Zengel, Finn Wolfhard, and Emily Watson. -
FilmSinners
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Sinners
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEMichael B. Jordan stars as twin brothers in the Jim Crow-era South trying to leave their troubled lives behind, only to find evil waiting in their hometown, in this Ryan Coogler-helmed supernatural thriller. -
FilmThe Shrouds
Opens Apr 25
The Shrouds
Opens Apr 25NEW RELEASEIn a provocative new film by David Cronenberg, a techno-entrepreneur discovers an eerie conspiracy concerning software he developed that allows the bereaved to witness the gradual decay of dead loved ones. -
FILM SERIES
Sudanese Cinema
Apr 25—Apr 30, 2025
FILM SERIESSudanese Cinema
Apr 25—Apr 30, 2025
This groundbreaking series explores the depth and diversity of Sudanese cinema, showcasing films from the 50s to the present day that highlight the resourcefulness and resilience of the nation’s filmmakers. -
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Alfreda’s Cinema presents Shades of Feeling: Five by Pratibha Parmar
Tue, Apr 29, 2025
FilmAlfreda’s Cinema presents Shades of Feeling: Five by Pratibha Parmar
Tue, Apr 29, 2025
Five of Pratibha Parmar’s short films from the late 80s and 90s deal intimately with ethnic and sexual expressivity in a culturally conservative UK. -
FILM SERIES
Prismatic Ground
Thu, May 1, 2025
FILM SERIESPrismatic Ground
Thu, May 1, 2025
Prismatic Ground, an annual festival centered on boundary-pushing experimental documentary and avant-garde film, presents the New York premieres of features by Yehui Zhao and Amit Dutta. -
FILM SERIES
Wuhan, Different Every Day
May 2—May 7, 2025
FILM SERIESWuhan, Different Every Day
May 2—May 7, 2025
Wuhan changed the world in 2020 as the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, but China’s eighth-most-populous city has far more stories to tell, revealed here in a diverse lineup of features and documentaries. -
Film
Going Down
May 9—May 15, 2025
FilmGoing Down
May 9—May 15, 2025
When middle-class Karli sees a way out of her dead-end life in suburban Sydney, she and her friends have a night on the town that none of them will forget in an underseen landmark of Australian cinema. -
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Pavements
Opens May 16
FilmNEW RELEASEPavements
Opens May 16
Showing little patience for hagiography, Alex Ross Perry’s sorta-documentary about beloved indie-rock band Pavement takes a nonlinear, absurdist approach while evincing a deep love for its subject. -
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Duck Season (Temporada de patos)
Thu, May 22, 2025
FilmDuck Season (Temporada de patos)
Thu, May 22, 2025
A rich exploration of childhood curiosity centering on two bored teenagers left alone by their parents, Fernando Eimbcke’s award-winning film creates a timeless portrait of enduring friendship. -
FILM SERIES
FilmAfrica 2025
May 23—May 29, 2025
FILM SERIESFilmAfrica 2025
May 23—May 29, 2025
FilmAfrica presents over 30 contemporary and classic films, honoring veteran creators who first trained an activist lens on Africa and young filmmakers using cinematic storytelling to emphasize potential. -
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The Sealed Soil
May 30—Jun 5, 2025
FilmThe Sealed Soil
May 30—Jun 5, 2025
A 4K restoration of Marva Nabili’s long-underseen masterpiece, and the earliest complete surviving feature film directed by an Iranian woman, screens at BAM for one week only. -
FILM SERIES
Cinema Tropical Presents Three Iconic Latin American Films
March—May 2025
FILM SERIESCinema Tropical Presents Three Iconic Latin American Films
March—May 2025
Cinema Tropical honors the resurgence of Latin American cinema with special screenings of three landmark films.
Music
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Theater | Music
Macbeth in Stride
Apr 15—Apr 27, 2025
Theater | MusicMacbeth in Stride
Apr 15—Apr 27, 2025
Obie winner Whitney White dazzles with a pulse-pounding musical reconstruction of Shakespeare's Macbeth, with Lady M center stage for a fiercely feminist supernova that'll leave you breathless.
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MusicBlk Odyssy
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
Blk Odyssy
Thu, Apr 24, 2025BAM FREE MUSIC -
THE ALCHEMY TOUR An Evening with Suleika Jaouad hosted by Jon Batiste
Sat, Apr 26, 2025
THE ALCHEMY TOUR An Evening with Suleika Jaouad hosted by Jon Batiste
Sat, Apr 26, 2025To celebrate the debut of her new book, join bestselling author Suleika Jaouad for an evening of transformative storytelling and special performances hosted by Jon Batiste.
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Music | Poetry
Word. Sound. Power. 2025—Power to the Poets
April 25 & 26, 2025
Music | PoetryWord. Sound. Power. 2025—Power to the Poets
April 25 & 26, 2025
We’re honoring the power of the poets in our annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word, featuring Nejma Nefertiti, Okai, and Sincerity Garcia. -
MUSIC
Long Play
May 2—May 4, 2025
MUSICLong Play
May 2—May 4, 2025
Bang on a Can once again takes over downtown Brooklyn with Long Play, a three-day destination music festival offering 50+ concerts throughout Brooklyn, including four shows at BAM May 3 & 4. -
MusicLollise x Loboko
Thu, May 8, 2025
Lollise x Loboko
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MusicRiccie Oriach
Wed, Jun 4, 2025
Riccie Oriach
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Music
Max Richter
Sat, May 3, 2025
MusicMax Richter
Sat, May 3, 2025
Max Richter joins the American Contemporary Music Ensemble to perform two landmark albums, the iconic The Blue Notebooks and his newest, In A Landscape.
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Sō Percussion
May 7—May 17, 2025
MusicSō Percussion
May 7—May 17, 2025
In an intimate eight-show series, new-music powerhouse Sō Percussion explores new fusions in a theatrical event with Caroline Shaw and collaborations with pop polymaths This Is the Kit and Helado Negro.
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BAM FREE MUSIC (BFM)
Jan—Jun 2025
MusicBAM FREE MUSIC (BFM)
Jan—Jun 2025
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Music
Natalia Lafourcade
Sat, Oct 11, 2025
MusicNatalia Lafourcade
Sat, Oct 11, 2025
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. -
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Theater
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Theater | Music
Macbeth in Stride
Apr 15—Apr 27, 2025
Theater | MusicMacbeth in Stride
Apr 15—Apr 27, 2025
Obie winner Whitney White dazzles with a pulse-pounding musical reconstruction of Shakespeare's Macbeth, with Lady M center stage for a fiercely feminist supernova that'll leave you breathless.
Dance
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Dance
DanceAfrica Performance
May 23—May 26, 2025
DanceDanceAfrica Performance
May 23—May 26, 2025
Enchanting Brooklyn for the 48th year, DanceAfrica 2025 culminates in an extraordinary dance and music performance celebrating the culture of Mozambique. -
Dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Jun 5—Jun 8, 2025
DanceAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Jun 5—Jun 8, 2025
The company that shattered every boundary of American dance returns to Brooklyn with another unforgettable spring program.
Talks
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THE ALCHEMY TOUR An Evening with Suleika Jaouad hosted by Jon Batiste
Sat, Apr 26, 2025
THE ALCHEMY TOUR An Evening with Suleika Jaouad hosted by Jon Batiste
Sat, Apr 26, 2025
To celebrate the debut of her new book, join bestselling author Suleika Jaouad for an evening of transformative storytelling and special performances hosted by Jon Batiste.
Opera
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Live Broadcast | Opera | Film
Le Nozze di Figaro
Sat, Apr 26 at 1PM
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmREVIVALLe Nozze di Figaro
Sat, Apr 26 at 1PM
Taking the podium for her Met Opera debut, German conductor Joana Mallwitz leads a stellar ensemble in Mozart’s timeless comedy about love and fidelity, in a production by Richard Eyre.
+ Pre-screening lecture with Marc A. Scorca begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm.
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Live Broadcast | Opera | Film
Salome
Sat, May 17 at 1PM
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmNEW PRODUCTIONSalome
Sat, May 17 at 1PM
Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading directors, helms the Met’s first new production of Strauss’ tragedy in 20 years, giving the biblical story a psychologically perceptive Victorian-era setting.
+ Pre-screening lecture with Marc Scorca begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm
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Live Broadcast | Opera | Film
Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Sat, May 31 at 1PM
Live Broadcast | Opera | FilmREVIVALIl Barbiere di Siviglia
Sat, May 31 at 1PM
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season ends with a live transmission of Rossini’s effervescent comedy, with Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlining a winning ensemble.
+ Pre-screening lecture with Fred Plotkin begins at 12pm with screening to follow at 1pm.
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VISITING PRESENTER | Opera
Zemlinskys Zimmer | Zemlinsky's Room
Jun 5—Jun 8, 2025
VISITING PRESENTER | OperaZemlinskys Zimmer | Zemlinsky's Room
Jun 5—Jun 8, 2025
The little OPERA theatre of ny comes to BAM with the story of a love triangle and a murder.
Poetry
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Music | Poetry
Word. Sound. Power. 2025—Power to the Poets
April 25 & 26, 2025
Music | PoetryWord. Sound. Power. 2025—Power to the Poets
April 25 & 26, 2025
We’re honoring the power of the poets in our annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word, featuring Nejma Nefertiti, Okai, and Sincerity Garcia.
Kids
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Community | Kids
BAMkids SpringFest 2025
Sat, May 3, 2025, 10:30am—4pm
Community | KidsFREEAGES 2—11BAMkids SpringFest 2025
Sat, May 3, 2025, 10:30am—4pm
Help us ring in spring with this vibrant day of performances and hands-on fun for kids and families!
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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
DanceAfrica Visual Art
May 7—Jun 30, 2025
Visual ArtDanceAfrica Visual Art
May 7—Jun 30, 2025
Our programming partners at The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) showcase a recent painting by Mozambique-born artist Cassi Namoda, depicting African women caring for each other. -
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
ONGOING
VISUAL ARTLimited Edition Maira Kalman Print
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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.
Comedy
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VISITING PRESENTER | Comedy
Marc Maron ALL IN
Sat, May 10, 2025
VISITING PRESENTER | ComedyMarc Maron ALL IN
Sat, May 10, 2025
Acclaimed stand-up comic, actor, and podcaster Marc Maron takes the Harvey Theater stage for two performances on May 10.
Classes
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Classes
DanceAfrica Classes 2025
May 24—May 26, 2025
ClassesDanceAfrica Classes 2025
May 24—May 26, 2025
Experience the profundity and excitement of African culture, art, and history in classes designed to teach the fundamentals of African Diasporic movement and music.
Galas & Events
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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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Programs
BAM Member Events
ProgramsBAM 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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Programs
BAM Patron Events
ProgramsBAM 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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Community | Kids
BAMkids SpringFest 2025
Sat, May 3, 2025, 10:30am—4pm
Community | KidsFREEAGES 2—11BAMkids SpringFest 2025
Sat, May 3, 2025, 10:30am—4pm
Help us ring in spring with this vibrant day of performances and hands-on fun for kids and families!
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Community
DanceAfrica Bazaar 2025
May 24—May 26, 2025
CommunityDanceAfrica Bazaar 2025
May 24—May 26, 2025
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. -
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Sat, May 17, 10—11am
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Sat, May 17, 1—5pm
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CommunityMemorial Room
May 22—May 26, 2025
Memorial Room
May 22—May 26, 2025The 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. -
CommunityLate Night Dance Party with DJ YB
Sat, May 24, 2025
Late Night Dance Party with DJ YB
Sat, May 24, 2025Keep 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. -
CommunityCouncil of Elders Roundtable: Legacy & Preservation
Sun, May 25 at 12pm
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CommunityDanceAfrica and the BAM Hamm Archives
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DanceAfrica and the BAM Hamm Archives
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PROGRAMSSenior Cinema 2025
Jan 17—Jun 20, 2025
Senior Cinema 2025
Jan 17—Jun 20, 2025SENIORS 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 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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VIDEO
BAM Community
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BAM Community
BAM Community
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.
