Hamlet at BAM starring Hiran Abeysekera
Hiran Abeysekera stars in a witty, contemporary Hamlet at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in New York City, running Apr 19–May 17, 2026—a sharp, modern Shakespearean take in BAM's iconic indoor venue.
BAMkids Winter/Spring 2024
BAMkids at the Brooklyn Academy of Music offers a family-friendly program of performances and workshops for children on April 20, 2026, featuring engaging, age‑appropriate arts experiences.
Book Launch: Abigail Savitch-Lew
Abigail Savitch-Lew headlines a book-launch at Greenlight Bookstore in New York, presenting her latest title with a reading and brief Q&A. Attendees can expect literary insights and signing opportunities in a cozy indie-bookstore setting.
The Greenlight Poetry Salon
Join a poetic evening at Greenlight Bookstore in NYC for live readings, discussion, and intimate conversations around contemporary verse. The Greenlight Poetry Salon brings poets and readers together for an inspiring, book‑ish night in a cozy independent bookstore.
Dear Everything
A musical theater piece at BAM about young people banding together to save their local community space, blending live songs with bold staging in Brooklyn's iconic venue.
Book Launch: Gal Beckerman with George Packer
Gal Beckerman discusses his latest work in conversation with George Packer at Greenlight Bookstore in NYC. This intimate book-launch features a curated discussion, audience Q&A, and a signing, set in the welcoming ambience of an independent bookstore.
Trailblazers Gala at BAM
Join a refined Trailblazers Gala at Brooklyn Academy of Music, honoring BAM’s Trailblazer honorees with performances, cocktails, and a philanthropic reception inside the iconic Brooklyn venue.
PoetryWord: Music and Poetry
An intimate theater performance at BAM pairing poets with musicians in PoetryWord, blending spoken-word artistry with live soundscapes for a provocative, contemporary night of words and music.
Book Launch: Isabel Klee with Rachel Zegler at The Bell House
Join author Isabel Klee for a book launch with special guest Rachel Zegler at Greenlight Bookstore in NYC. The evening features readings, a Q&A, and book signings. A lively literary event in a cozy independent bookstore.
Book Launch: Gwendoline Riley with Brandon Taylor
Book launch at Greenlight Bookstore in NYC featuring authors Gwendoline Riley and Brandon Taylor. Expect readings, a moderated discussion, and a Q&A, with copies available for signing in a warm independent-bookstore setting.
BAM Ball After Party
Step into the night after the BAM Ball at Brooklyn Academy of Music. An exclusive after-party for artists and culture lovers, blending refined vibes, live music, and cocktails inside the iconic NYC arts venue.
The BAM Ball
The BAM Ball is a black-tie gala at the Brooklyn Academy of Music honoring its enduring honorees. Expect tributes, live performances, and champagne inside this iconic NYC arts venue, a premier fundraiser that blends culture, glamour, and community.
Moby-Dick at BAM
A bold Moby-Dick adaptation at BAM, directed by Robert, transforming Melville’s epic into an inventive stage experience with bold design and immersive storytelling at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
DanceAfrica
DanceAfrica at BAM celebrates African and African-diasporic dance, music and culture with live drumming, performances, workshops and community programming.
Long Play
Long Play at Brooklyn Academy of Music is an experimental music concert presenting extended-form sonic performances and contemporary sound exploration on May 3, 2026.
Harpist Ashley Jackson: Intimate Evening at BAM
Harpist Ashley Jackson headlines an intimate evening of harp-centered music at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, showcasing delicate textures and lyrical depth in a refined recital.
Music Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs
Brooklyn Academy of Music presents a star-studded concert tracing Stevie Wonder's life in song, with premier musicians delivering iconic hits in a vivid, theatrical celebration at BAM from May 14–16. A multi-artist program blending jazz, pop, and soul, it offers lush arrangements
Opera: The Post Office
An ambitious opera at BAM in Brooklyn that casts the ghost of Benjamin Franklin into a contemporary debate, blending historical intrigue with modern staging from May 16–21, 2026.
DanceAfrica Festival 2024
DanceAfrica brings the vital artistry of Cameroon to the Brooklyn Academy of Music with vibrant dance, music, and community celebration showcasing West African performance traditions.
BAM Free Music
BAM Free Music at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on May 20 offers a free live performance in the institution's contemporary/experimental music series showcasing innovative artists.
Dance Africa at Brooklyn Academy of Music
Dance Africa returns for its 49th edition at Brooklyn Academy of Music, spotlighting Uganda's rhythms, dance, and drumming with four immersive performances May 22–25, 2026, celebrating Africa's vibrant cultural heritage on the BAM stage.
DanceAfrica Bazaar 2025
DanceAfrica Bazaar at Brooklyn Academy of Music is a lively market and cultural fair featuring African-inspired crafts, food, vendors and live music and dance for families and the local community.
DanceAfrica Performance 2023
BAM’s annual DanceAfrica festival celebrates Ghanaian traditional dance and music with vibrant performances, drumming and cultural pageantry at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at BAM
Experience the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in a joyous program at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), June 4–7, 2026. A radiant display of modern dance and vibrant storytelling in a landmark NYC venue.
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