• How Do We Move in Public?

    How Do We Move in Public?

    Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 4:00 PM | Free | Off-site (The Hub)

    Part of the 2026 “How Do We ___ in Public?” series, this experimental program led by Nicolás Dumit Estévez Raful Espejo Ovalles Morel explores movement, public space, and the shifting conditions of civic life amid cultural and institutional challenges. Bringing together artists and choreographers Argelia Arreola, Ana 'Rokafella' García, Paloma McGregor/Angela's Pulse, and Alethea Pace, this program explores how movement breathes in public space, and how our bodies gather, respond, and navigate together. 

  • Courageous Conversations

    Courageous Conversations

    Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Free


    Courageous Conversations with Benedict Nguyễn & Komail Aijazuddin
    Laugh, think, and feel with dynamic Bronx-based writer and dancer Benedict Nguyễn (Hot Girls with Balls) and Pakistani-American author Komail Aijazuddin (Manboobs), whose books explore identity, belonging, queerness, and political memory across cultures and borders. The artists lead this installment of Courageous Conversations, a free community forum blending topical conversation and resilience-building practices, guided by artists, media makers, and thought leaders. Join the conversation, and together keep building our lives. Book signing after the event.

  •  In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY at BAAD!

    In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY at BAAD!

    Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM |  Free

    WHITE NOISE: CONFESSIONS OF AN UNSUSPECTED SERIAL KILLER WITH A BACKGROUND HISS

    (RUMORE BIANCO – CONFESSIONI DI UN INSOSPETTABILE SERIAL KILLER CON FRUSCIO DI SOTTOFONDO)

    is a gripping theatrical work exploring repression, identity, and cycles of violence through the lens of a complex protagonist. This psychological, harrowing monologue is written and performed by Danilo Napoli and directed by Yuri Gugliucci. Performed in Italian with English supertitles.

    Written by and with Danilo Napoli, Directed by Yari Gugliucci, Light designer Eduardo Coscia

    Presented by Vitruvio Entertainment

  •  Dance Compilation: In Bloom

    Dance Compilation: In Bloom

    Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 8:00 PM | $20 In Person| Virtual: Free to $20


    An evening of original works by local NYC choreographers exploring transformation, growth, and the many ways we “bloom”, personally, politically, and poetically. With choreographers SeF Figueroa, Darius Gregory, Jason Herbert, Shonte Jackson, Darren Justice, Rainey Scarborough, and Shackiel Scott.

  • Pepatian’s  Hip-Hop Homelands

    Pepatian’s Hip-Hop Homelands

    Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 8:00 PM | Free


    HIP-HOP HOMELANDS (Pepatián)
    The 8th annual showcase featuring collaborations between Bronx poets and dancers, curated by Caridad De La Luz (La Bruja) and Rokafella.

    This program is supported by Pepatián: Bronx Arts ColLABorative.

  • Dancing Futures Residency – Meet the Artists

    Dancing Futures Residency – Meet the Artists

    Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Free

    Dancing Futures is back for the twelfth annual edition! Meet Jeevika Bhat, Zainab Floyd, and Wendy Ann Powell, the rising NYC dance artists selected for this year’s Dancing Futures Residency. Get a glimpse of their innovative work in anticipation of their culminating performance/showings at BAAD! later this fall.

    This project is produced in partnership with Pepatián: Bronx Arts ColLABorative.

  • Health & Hip Hop

    Health & Hip Hop

    Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Free

    A unique workshop combining hip-hop dance and CPR training. Led by Janice Tomlinson, a professional choreographer, dancer, dance teacher, and Cardiac ICU nurse, combines her passions, knowledge, and experience to create the "Feel the Pulse" hip-hop dance class. The class is followed by a Hands-Only CPR class with the FDNY, and practices on mannequins, and provides more useful tips for saving a life. This program is supported by Pepatián: Bronx Arts ColLABorative.