Tuesdays @ 6:00PM | Free

March 18/25 and April 1/8/22/29

Octavia Butler’s “highly acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel of hope and terror,” Parable of the Sower, serves as the “earthseed” of this book club/strategy sessions of how to prepare and act to survive through the current Trumpian dystopia. Part of BAAD!’s Olamina Project.

Thursday, March 20 | 7:00PM | Free

Teaching and Learning Dance Through Meaningful Gestures is the culmination of Anabella’s 35 years as a dance teacher, scholar, and pedagogue across three continents. The book explores technique as both a philosophy and a theory, emphasizing the body as an instrument of expression. Spanning 200 pages with 250 images and 50 illustrations, this work offers an exceptional scope, aiming to inspire and enlighten dancers, educators, and the arts community. The accompanying lecture-demonstration features a book reading, a 15-minute live dance performance, discussions on the book’s content, projections of Carroll’s photography and short films, and a Q&A session moderated by Heather Robles.

Friday, March 21 | 8:00PM | FREE

The triumphant documentary tells the story of Angela Davis, a legendary American freedom fighter, whose social activism voices her insights on the effects of being implicated in a botched kidnapping that put her on the FBI's Most Wanted List in 1970. Post film panel with director Shola Lynch (via Zoom) and MacArthur “Genius” Award Fellow, Majora Carter (in-person).

Saturday, March 22 | 7:00PM | Free

Bronx Diva Mrs. Ross lived to 102 years old and loved to dance. Celebrate her fierce life with a dance concert featuring her favorite big band and disco hits, videos of her life, and a special performance to Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, her chosen farewell music. Then, join in as videos of her dancing invite us all to dance with her. Enjoy nibbles, Asti Spumanti, Manischewitz Peach wine, and peach cobbler.

Thursday, March 27 | 8:00PM | $5-10

Grounded by Alexeya discography and newest project ‘return to love’, Dreams is an intimate stripped back evening of live vocals, energy work and connection. A sonic odyssey exploring pure creation through dreaming, visioning, and calling in new realities.

Friday, March 28 |  8PM | $5-$10

Celebrate the storytelling perspective of BAAD!Ass womxn through an evening of film and dance, presented in partnership with The Bronx Filmmakers Collective. Featuring films by Chia Minaya, Hannah Leshaw, Rosalina Michele, Tempest Creation, and Twiggs Gorie, along with dance performances by Laura Shapiro and Rosa Wolff. The Bronx Filmmakers Collective (TBxF) is a movement to reclaim, redefine, and amplify Bronx narratives through film education.

Saturday, March 29 | 8PM | $20

Eight visionary womxn choreographers unleash their creativity with original dance performances for BAAD!’s long-standing Dance Compilation series! The artists are: Abril Amparo, Megan Curet, Faride Henaine Gutierrez, Rebecca Lloyd-Jones, Noele Phillips, Shlokaa Porwal, Zakeya Warren, and Rinor Zymberi. In-person and virtual ticket options are available.

Monday, March 31 |  7:30PM | Free

Join us in an evening of trans resilience and voices amplified through film, poetry, and song. Evening presented in partnership with Pepatián and Black Trans Media.