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SUMMARY:BAM DanceAfrica Outdoor Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year this Memorial Day Weekend. BAM DanceAfrica’s global marketplace of Black arts and crafts will be on the Plaza again this year.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/bam-danceafrica-outdoor-bazaar/2026-05-23/
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn Cultural District,Downtown Brooklyn Presents,Festivals,Free,Markets,Music
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SUMMARY:Memorial Room - BAM DanceAfrica
DESCRIPTION:The 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 company each year. \nCurated by Mama Linda Evans and the DanceAfrica Council of Elders. \nPart of  DanceAfrica Festival 2026 Program
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/memorial-room-bam-danceafrica/2026-05-23/
CATEGORIES:Art,Brooklyn Cultural District,Festivals,Free
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T192029Z
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SUMMARY:DanceAfrica Performances
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year with Uganda: Umoja/Mirembe/Obulungi (Unity/Peace/Beauty)!\, a showcase of the nation’s vibrant dance and musical cultural traditions. This year’s program features Uganda’s Ndere Troupe alongside Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater\, the DanceAfrica Spirit Walkers\, and The Billie’s Youth Arts Academy Dance Ensemble. This year’s DanceAfrica performances promise to enthrall\, immerse\, and inspire. \nBeyond the stage\, experience all the festival has to offer with the food\, fashion\, and crafts of the iconic outdoor bazaar. Immerse yourself in the DanceAfrica community through classes\, workshops\, late-night dance parties\, visual art\, FilmAfrica’s dazzling cinematic series\, and more. \nPart of  DanceAfrica Festival 2026 Program
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/danceafrica-performances/2026-05-23/1/
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn Cultural District,Dance,Festivals,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173636
CREATED:20260519T192029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T192029Z
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SUMMARY:DanceAfrica Performances
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year with Uganda: Umoja/Mirembe/Obulungi (Unity/Peace/Beauty)!\, a showcase of the nation’s vibrant dance and musical cultural traditions. This year’s program features Uganda’s Ndere Troupe alongside Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater\, the DanceAfrica Spirit Walkers\, and The Billie’s Youth Arts Academy Dance Ensemble. This year’s DanceAfrica performances promise to enthrall\, immerse\, and inspire. \nBeyond the stage\, experience all the festival has to offer with the food\, fashion\, and crafts of the iconic outdoor bazaar. Immerse yourself in the DanceAfrica community through classes\, workshops\, late-night dance parties\, visual art\, FilmAfrica’s dazzling cinematic series\, and more. \nPart of  DanceAfrica Festival 2026 Program
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/danceafrica-performances/2026-05-23/2/
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn Cultural District,Dance,Festivals,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T013000
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SUMMARY:Late Night Dance Party with DJ YB - BAM DanceAfrica
DESCRIPTION:Keep the DanceAfrica spirit going strong into the wee hours with “The General of Afrobeats\,” DJ YB\, who brings a mix of Afrobeats\, funk\, soul\, rock\, jazz\, and hip-hop stylings to the BAMcafé dance floor. A leading figure in this popular genre with a growing international audience\, DJ YB has played in Uganda\, Tanzania\, Rwanda\, London\, Paris\, and elsewhere around the globe. \nPart of DanceAfrica Festival 2026 Program
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/late-night-dance-party-with-dj-yb-bam-danceafrica/
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn Cultural District,Festivals,Free,Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173636
CREATED:20260519T192135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T192135Z
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SUMMARY:Council of Elders Roundtable: Legacy & Preservation - BAM DanceAfrica
DESCRIPTION:DanceAfrica’s Council of Elders has been an instrumental part of the festival since its inception. In this roundtable discussion moderated by Dyane Harvey-Salaam\, members of the Council discuss the importance of preserving the legacy of DanceAfrica\, and their work to create connections among the ancestors\, the art and culture of Africa and its diaspora. In conjunction with the ongoing DanceAfrica Oral History Project\, this conversation serves as a gathering point and opportunity for the DanceAfrica community to ask questions. \nAll ages. Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended. \nPart of DanceAfrica Festival 2026 Program
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/council-of-elders-roundtable-legacy-preservation-bam-danceafrica/
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn Cultural District,Festivals,Free,Talks/Lectures
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SUMMARY:Memorial Room - BAM DanceAfrica
DESCRIPTION:The 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 company each year. \nCurated by Mama Linda Evans and the DanceAfrica Council of Elders. \nPart of  DanceAfrica Festival 2026 Program
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/memorial-room-bam-danceafrica/2026-05-24/
CATEGORIES:Art,Brooklyn Cultural District,Festivals,Free
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SUMMARY:BAM DanceAfrica Outdoor Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year this Memorial Day Weekend. BAM DanceAfrica’s global marketplace of Black arts and crafts will be on the Plaza again this year.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/bam-danceafrica-outdoor-bazaar/2026-05-24/
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn Cultural District,Downtown Brooklyn Presents,Festivals,Free,Markets,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T173636
CREATED:20260519T192029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T192029Z
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SUMMARY:DanceAfrica Performances
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year with Uganda: Umoja/Mirembe/Obulungi (Unity/Peace/Beauty)!\, a showcase of the nation’s vibrant dance and musical cultural traditions. This year’s program features Uganda’s Ndere Troupe alongside Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater\, the DanceAfrica Spirit Walkers\, and The Billie’s Youth Arts Academy Dance Ensemble. This year’s DanceAfrica performances promise to enthrall\, immerse\, and inspire. \nBeyond the stage\, experience all the festival has to offer with the food\, fashion\, and crafts of the iconic outdoor bazaar. Immerse yourself in the DanceAfrica community through classes\, workshops\, late-night dance parties\, visual art\, FilmAfrica’s dazzling cinematic series\, and more. \nPart of  DanceAfrica Festival 2026 Program
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/danceafrica-performances/2026-05-24/
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn Cultural District,Dance,Festivals,Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T180000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Room - BAM DanceAfrica
DESCRIPTION:The 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 company each year. \nCurated by Mama Linda Evans and the DanceAfrica Council of Elders. \nPart of  DanceAfrica Festival 2026 Program
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/memorial-room-bam-danceafrica/2026-05-25/
CATEGORIES:Art,Brooklyn Cultural District,Festivals,Free
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SUMMARY:BAM DanceAfrica Outdoor Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year this Memorial Day Weekend. BAM DanceAfrica’s global marketplace of Black arts and crafts will be on the Plaza again this year.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/bam-danceafrica-outdoor-bazaar/2026-05-25/
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn Cultural District,Downtown Brooklyn Presents,Festivals,Free,Markets,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T192029Z
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SUMMARY:DanceAfrica Performances
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year with Uganda: Umoja/Mirembe/Obulungi (Unity/Peace/Beauty)!\, a showcase of the nation’s vibrant dance and musical cultural traditions. This year’s program features Uganda’s Ndere Troupe alongside Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater\, the DanceAfrica Spirit Walkers\, and The Billie’s Youth Arts Academy Dance Ensemble. This year’s DanceAfrica performances promise to enthrall\, immerse\, and inspire. \nBeyond the stage\, experience all the festival has to offer with the food\, fashion\, and crafts of the iconic outdoor bazaar. Immerse yourself in the DanceAfrica community through classes\, workshops\, late-night dance parties\, visual art\, FilmAfrica’s dazzling cinematic series\, and more. \nPart of  DanceAfrica Festival 2026 Program
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/danceafrica-performances/2026-05-25/
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn Cultural District,Dance,Festivals,Music
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