The Brooklyn Academy Of Music held its annual gala, a celebration of its artists, patrons and supporters on Wednesday, all while helping to raise funds to ensure BAM’s ‘place as the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas.’

Ethan Hawke and wife Ryan Hawke were among the celebrities to lend their support to the BAM Gala 2023 honoring Spike Lee, David Byrne and Claire Wood, which was held at the Howard Gilman Opera House in New York borough of Brooklyn.

Ahead of all the festivities, that included Hanif Abdurraqib as host and St. Vincent as the headlining performer, the Hawkes joined the other celebrities and made their way along the red carpet for a round or two of photos.

The four-time Oscar-nominated actor, 52, looked handsome in a classic black suit and tie that he matched with a white dress shirt black leather shoes.

For the most part, the Dead Poets Society star held hands with his wife (born Ryan Shawhughes), 40, who opted for color for her ensemble in a long ruffled skirt and a matching blouse.

Show of support: Ethan Hawke, 52, and wife Ryan Hawke (born Ryan Shawhughes), 40, attended the BAM Gala 2023 honoring Spike Lee, David Byrne and Claire Wood at Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York on Wednesday

The actress and producer’s skirt consisted of orange, burgundy, blue, black, red and white, and it fell all the way down to her feet.

She also donned a blue blouse, which appeared to be a perfect match to the outfit, while carrying a red clutch purse.

Rounding out her overall look, Ryan wore brown open-toe heels, and had her blonde tresses styled long, straight and flowing several inches past her shoulders with a part on the left.

The couple, who will be celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary on June 8, continued holding hands as they slowly made their way in front of photographers.

Spike Lee, who’s one of the gala’s honorees  showed off his unique sense of style by wearing a black suit, consisting of high-water slacks, with an orange tie, white shirt and blue and white high-top sneakers.

The famed director and actor, 66, also donned an orange and blue hat over his short black hair and white, large-frame glasses.

Another honoree, David Byrne, decided to make the event a family affair by brining his daughter Malu Byrne, 34, to the annual event.

The legendary Talking Heads frontman was all smiles while decked out in white pants, a white turtleneck shirt underneath a blue blazer, and white sneakers.

Stylin’ couple: The four-time Oscar-nominated actor looked handsome in a classic black suit and tie, while his wife, an actress and producer, opted for a colorful skirt and blue blouse combination

Party time: The Hawkes spent some time chatting with actress Rosie Perez at the event

Unique: Honoree Spike Lee, 66, showed off his unique sense of style by wearing a black suit, consisting of high-water slacks, with an orange tie, white shirt and blue and white high-top sneakers

Hilarious: Lee, a Brooklyn Mainstay for decades, could’t resist showing his comedic side

Family affair: Honoree David Byrne, 70 brought his daughter Malu Byrne, 34, to the annual gala

The main attractions: Honorees Spike Lee, Claire Wood and David Byrne would all pose together at the event

Known for her mix of edgy and elegance, St. Vincent (born Anne Erin Clark) stepped out for a round of photos rocking a black leather mini dress that hugged her toned curves.

The outfit also included a sheer black top, although only the short sleeves were visible underneath the top portion of the striking number.

The Melting Of The Sun musician, 40, also wore black stockings and black knee-high boots, and had her ever-changing hair dyed black and cut shorter that usual, over her ears with a slight center part.

Actress Gina Gershon has also been known to show off her penchant for edgy fashion at times, but on this night she went for a more chic look in a black, one-shoulder jumpsuit that at times was paired with a white blazer.

The Showgirls star, 60, also wore black shoes, carried a cool white and black purse, and had her dark tresses styled long, past her shoulders, and slightly mess with a part on the slight left. 

Headliner: St. Vincent, 40, served as the headlining performer for the gala

Rockin’: The musician (born Anne Erin Clark) showed off her mix of edgy and elegant style in a black leather mini dress with a sheer top underneath

Stylish: Showgirls actress Gina Gershon, 60, donned a black, one-shoulder jumpsuit and white blazer combination

Gbenga Akinnagbe oozed class dress in a fitted black suit, white shirt, which he left unbuttoned at the top without a tie, and shiny black dress shoes.

The actor, 44, who best known for his role on The Wire, was absolutely beaming as he flashed his smile the entire time he posed on the red carpet.

Patina Miller sowed off her fashion sense in a two-tone white dress that consisted of a solid-white pattern in the front and sheer fabric in the back, which helped showcase her fab figure.

The Sister Act star of Broadway and the West End, 38, also wore open-toe heels, and had her long locks pulled into a ponytail.

Leading the way: Poet Hanif Abdurraqib, 39, served as the host of the BAM Gala in a unique black tuxedo

Cool cat: The Wire actor Gbenga Akinnagbe, 44, donned a fitted black suit at the gala

Chic: Patina Miller, 38, a star of The Sister Act ion Broadway and the West End looked lovely in a two-tone white white dress that included sheer fabric on the back

Ilana Glazer would strike a pose or two by herself and again with her husband David Rooklin, as the couple held hands.

Showing her daring side, the comedian and actress, 36, wore a black suit, that consisted of a blazer, without a shirt underneath, and her dark hair styled with all her natural waves and curls, about shoulder-length with a center part.

By going shirtless the New York City native gave more than a hint of her cleavage, while also risking a wardrobe malfunction. 

Rooklin, 42, who’s a scientist, wore black slacks with a light tan dress shirt and black shoes, as she snuggled up next to his wife and held hands for the round of photos.

Family matters: Comedian and actress Ilana Glazer, 36, stepped out in a black suit alongside  husband David Rooklin, ,42, who’s a scientist, who wore black slacks with a light brown shirt

Risky: Glazer ricked the chance of a wardrobe malfunction by wearing her suit without a top

The team: BAM President Gina Duncan (center) struck a pose with Jeanne Donovan Fisher and Natalia Chefer on the red carpet of the gala

Founded in 1861, the Brooklyn Academy Of Music (BAM) is a performing arts venue in Brooklyn, New York, often known as a center for progressive and avant-garde performance. 

It presented its first performance in 1861 and began operations in its present location in Brooklyn in 1908. 

The Academy, which is incorporated as a New York State not-for-profit corporation, has been ‘the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters,’ according to the organization’s website.

Gina Duncan has served as president of the organization since April 2022, while David Binder became the artistic director in 2019.