8. Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at BAM

Photograph by Beowulf Sheehan Courtesy of BAM

For thirty-three years the Brooklyn Academy of Music has brought together world-renowned activists, public figures, civic leaders, and musicians to celebrate the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. BAM’s annual MLK Day event is New York City’s largest public celebration in honor of the iconic civil rights leader. The day is full of programming which includes a movie screening, art exhibition, and concert featuring performances by Oddisee and The Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir.

The event is free and open to the public. It will be held on Monday, January 21st at 10:30am inside the Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House. Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis with lobby doors opening at 8:00a.m.