Honoring Ambassador Peter Wittig & Huberta Von Voss-Wittig

Center for Jewish History 15 W. 16th Street, New York City, NY, United States

This year, LBI will present the Leo Baeck Medal for the first time to a couple who have used their positions and their expertise in diplomacy and journalism respectively to make lasting contributions to the memory of German-Jewish history. Our dinner is nearly fully subscribed, but a limited number of tickets are still available. Please call (212) 744-6400 ext. 4…

Christmas Party

Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò (NYU) 24 West 12th Street, New York City, NY, United States

for Casa Italiana Members A Christmas party featuring a menu of rustic cuisine from different Italian regions (in particular Emilia-Romagna, Campania and Lombardy) prepared by chef Rosanna Di Michele, as well as the one and only authentic Zabaglione del Direttore, made on the spot by Casa Director Stefano Albertini. The event is only open to Members of Casa Italiana. From…

Christmas Dance Party

Bohemian National Hall 321 E 73rd St., New York, NY, United States

A night of festivities at our Gala Christmas Party. You will be dancing under mistletoe and holly to the merry tunes of the band Express. There will be a food buffet for a holiday feast and an open bar to help keep our guests merry and dancing. We will really have the jingle bells rocking at 9:00 pm when we…

The 9th Annual Chekhov Variety Show

City Winery NYC 155 Varick Street

Please join us for the 9th annual Chekhov Variety Show, NYC’s longest-running annual celebration of Anton Chekhov’s birthday. Click here to buy tickets. “Heroes are as necessary as the sun.” —Anton Chekhov This year’s event celebrates artist-heroes like Chekhov (one of history’s most effective prison reform advocates) and features a performance by free expression activist Mai Khoi, known as Vietnam’s Lady Gaga, Bjork…

$15 – $25

Al-Andalus in New York

Hagop Kevorkian Center 255 Sullivan Street, New York City, NY, United States

The launch party for Al Andalus in New York, a zine produced by Molly Crabapple and students at NYU’s Hagop Kevorkian Center, will feature a performance by rapper Omar Offendum, speeches by Molly Crabapple, filmmaker Assia Boundaoui (The Feeling of Being Watched), professor Hisham Aidi (Rebel Music), and readings by workshop participants.  This will be followed by a panel discussion…

White Dress Dance Party

Bohemian National Hall 321 E 73rd St., New York, NY, United States

Our popular dance party is back! Come out and spend the evening with us as we dance the night away - this time dressed in all white. Ballroom dance music with popular Paul Errico Band, Latin, Chacha, Fox Trots, Tango, Waltzes, Swing. Dress code: all white. Food buffet, wine bar, and dance show by Alexandra & Stefan. Advance tickets for…

30 Years of Freedom Gala

Bohemian National Hall 321 E 73rd St., New York, NY, United States

Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA) and the Vaclav Havel Library Foundation (VHLF) request the pleasure of your company at the 2019 Gala Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. The guests honor are Ambassador CRAIG STAPLETON and Mrs. DOROTHY STAPLETON. Master of ceremonies: NICHOLAS D. LOWRY, President of Swann Auction Galleries. HIGHLIGHTS A tribute to two outstanding supporters…

Halloween Dance Party

Bohemian National Hall 321 E 73rd St., New York, NY, United States

Ghouls and goblins alike will agree, there’s no better way to celebrate Halloween than with a dance party at Manhattan’s historic Bohemian National Hall. Live music by Ex press Band. Dance show by professional dancers Stephen & Alexandra Hughes will teach you the tricks and treats of dancing the night away. Plus, there will be a Halloween costume contest! Program:…

A Very Jewish Christmas: Old World Jewish Christmas Traditions

Center for Jewish History 15 W. 16th Street, New York City, NY, United States

The "December Dilemma" is a long-standing issue in America, but it also has deep roots in Eastern Europe, where the context and relationships between Jews and Gentiles were quite different. In this talk, Itzik Gottesman will examine the fascinating Jewish beliefs and traditions related to Christmas in the Old World. A Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony and a kosher Chinese food dinner will…

$15

A Celebration of Romania’s National Day

Harriman Institute 420 West 118th St., New York City, NY, United States

Please join the Harriman Institute and the East Central European Center for a celebration of Romanian language and culture, on the occasion of Romania's National Day. Organized by Mona Momescu, N. Iorga Chair for Romanian Language and Culture. We are honored to have, among our guests, the Consul General of Romania, high-ranking diplomats from the Mission of Romania to the…