Wham BAM Join Sundance Institute at BAM! THE SUN WILL COME OUT Head to BAM when Sundance Institute takes over. For the third straight year, Sundance Institute has packed its bags and is moving into BAM, from May 29 through June 8. With 22 features and 36 short films from the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, along with concerts, artist Q&As, art installations and special events, this series brings Sundance Institute artists and programs to New York audiences. One lucky grand-prize winner will receive: two tickets for Sundance Institute at BAM Opening Night Screening and Party on May 29 two tickets to Sundance Theater Playlist performance at BAMcafé on June 2 one BAM Cinema Club Membership for two, two pairs of additional passes for any film at BAM Rose Cinemas this summer and two drink tickets for BAMcafé; plus two Sundance Institute at BAM T-shirts. To enter, correctly answer the following question:
Q: Which award-winning documentary kicks off opening night? (Hint: Check out bam.org for more than just the answer.)
Downtown dining Try a new restaurant during Dine Around Downtown! SPLASH OF COLOR Taste something new during Dine Around Downtown. Photograph: Alliance for Downtown New York Sample offerings from renowned downtown restaurants during the tenth annual Dine Around Downtown, a celebration of lower Manhattan’s food and beverage, on May 21 from 11am to 3pm. With cuisines ranging from French to Chinese to Continental, diners get to taste signature menu items from hot local eateries, while enjoying live entertainment provided by the Jazz Museum of Harlem. One lucky grand-prize winner will receive: a $150 gift certificate to Harry’s Café (1 Hanover Sq between Pearl and Stone Sts) plus, a $100 gift certificate to Gold St. (2 Gold St between Platt St and Maiden Ln). To enter, correctly answer the following question:
Q: The Downtown Alliance manages the Downtown–Lower Manhattan BID. What does BID stand for? (Hint: Check out downtownny.com for more than just the answer.)
Passing notes Experience Passing Strange on Broadway! CENTER STAGE Catch Passing Strange at the Belasco Theatre. Photograph: Carol Rosegg Don’t pass up your chance to see Passing Strange, now playing at the Belasco Theatre (111 W 44th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves). The latest work by singer-songwriter and performance artist Stew, this new musical aims to break boundaries of place, identity and theatrical convention, while telling the story of a young black bohemian in search of self and home. You’re invited to come along for the ride of a lifetime. One lucky grand-prize winner will receive: two tickets to Passing Strange and dinner for two at Saju Bistro (120 W 44th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves). To enter, correctly answer the following question:
Q: The star of Passing Strange, Stew, founded what band? (Hint: Check out passingstrangeonbroadway.com for more than just the answer.)
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CONTEST RULES: One entry per person per competition. These competitions are open to any U.S. resident (unless otherwise stated) except employees of Time Out New York and sponsoring organizations, their agents or anyone directly connected to these promotions. No purchase required for promotions on the Get this page. Winner must be 18 years of age or older unless otherwise stated. Prizes are as described above; no cash alternatives will be given. Prizes may not be sold, traded, transferred or refunded. If for any reason winners are unable to use prizes within the time specified, the participating organizations are not responsible for providing replacement prizes. No make goods will be given in the event of a canceled or rescheduled event. Value of prize packages are as follows: Wham BAM grand prize (1) $256 (Opening night and Sundance Theater Playlist tickets are general admission; BAM Rose Cinemas passes are not good for any tickets to Sundance Institute at BAM); Downtown dining grand prize (1) $250 (Gift certificate to Harry’s Café is for Saturday use only); Passing notes grand prize (1) $300.

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