Events / New York

Ndar, Saga Waalo

BAM Harvey Theatre
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Saint-Louisians and historians tell the rich and complex saga of Ndar—the original name of Saint-Louis, Senegal, the port of colonial penetration into West Africa four centuries ago.
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BAM Harvey Theatre

Originally a playhouse built in 1904, this venue has been transformed into an award-winningly restored space that serves as a bold centerpiece for the Brooklyn Academy of Music.story_potoo

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651 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Closed now
• Opens 5:00 PM
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+1 718-636-4100

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