Join us for a lively discussion on the impact and importance of the Black vote in our community at The Billie Community Conversation!The Billie Community Conversation: Power of the Black VoteThe Billie’s season will kick off in September with a special town hall discussion - The Billie Community Conversation: Power of the Black Vote – […]
Come join us at the Black Joy Film Fest: Shirley for a celebration of Black excellence and uplifting stories on the big screen!Come join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the Black Joy Film Fest: Shirley! This event will showcase the film Shirley, highlighting the resilience and triumphs of Black joy. Get […]
EVIDENCE, A Dance Company focuses on the seamless integration of traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word.Join us on Friday, October 18 & 19, 2024 for a night of dance, music, and community. Experience the powerful performance by Ronald K. Brown: Evidence.Through work, EVIDENCE provides a unique view of human struggles, tragedies, and […]
We are excited to welcome multi-hyphenate comedian, actress, writer, producer Amanda Seales to the Billie this weekend for her brand new one-woman show entitled What Would The Ancestors Say?? A show created to entertain, educate and empower audiences to step into the light handed down to them by those who fought before them. Join Seales as she weaves history […]
Get ready for a spooktacular night under the stars at Skylight Open: Halloween Special! The night will include a daperformance of Thriller,Skylight Open: Halloween SpecialCome join us for a spooktacular evening at The Billie Holiday Theatre hosted by Brooklyn artist,Chioneso! Enjoy a thrilling Thriller dance performance, parade of characters, and other spooky surprises along the […]
Experience the transformative power of the human spirit in Daniel Koa Beaty's acclaimed one-person show, Love Warrior, presented by the New Heritage Theatre Group. Through a captivating blend of storytelling, poetry, song, and dance, Beaty shares intimate tales of resilience, including a poignant visit to his ancestral plantation and his royal instilling in Ghana.
Six 10-minute plays focused on social and political issues impacting the Black communityThe Billie will collaborate with The Fire This Time Festival for a special edition featuring playwright alumni to present six 10-minute plays focused on social and political issues impacting the Black community such as gentrification, Black Lives Matter, and the concept of Black […]
The Billie presents a staged reading of works by celebrated playwrights Amiri Baraka and Aishah Rahman to be presented in partnership with the CLASSIX Collective - a collective of five theater artists created in 2017 by director Awoye Timpo to explore Black performance history and dramatic works by Black writers.Baraka’s Dutchman and Rahman’s The Lady […]
BAD Hair Uprooted: The Untold History of Black Hair is on view at The Billie through November 26.Join us on Friday, November 22nd for Hair, Health and Headwraps, an interactive evening featuring a conversation with Mireille Liong, our current exhibition curator of BAD Hair Uprooted: The Untold History of Black Hair, about her journey as […]
Exploring The Billie’s musical roots and in homage to its namesake - the legendary Billie Holiday. Exploring The Billie’s musical roots and in homage to its namesake - the legendary Billie Holiday – the BILLIE & BEYOND Music Series will present the Brooklyn-based outfit, The Kennedy Administration who are fast becoming known for their ability to […]
