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…

Members’ Holiday Party 2019

Scandinavia House 58 Park Avenue, New York City, NY, United States

Join your fellow ASF Members for an exclusive holiday celebration at Scandinavia House with glögg, treats, and holiday music, including a special Saint Lucia procession! During this annual party for the entire family, the Children’s Center will also be open, and a holiday ornament workshop for families will take place in the library. The gallery will also be open for you to view the…

Czech Christmas Afternoon

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

Czech Christmas festivities, with musical celebration featuring traditional Czech and American carols and a Christmas market offering Czech holiday specialties--cookies and mulled wine. Program: 4:00 PM | CHRISTMAS MARKET Featuring traditional Czech glass ornaments and decorations, chocolates and sweets, mulled wine and traditional Czech Christmas cookies 4:30 PM | CHRISTMAS CONCERT Czech and American Christmas carols. Featuring soprano Kristyna Kustkova…

Holiday Party

Goethe-Institut New York 30 Irving Place, New York City, NY, United States

You are invited to come and join us in celebrating a successful year at the Goethe-Institut New York. We look back on many fantastic moments with our German language course students, partner schools and visitors of exhibitions, movie nights, board game nights or career events. Get to know our teachers and other participants in person while enjoying some tasteful seasonal…

Christmas Dance Party

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

Join us for a night of festivities with ballroom dance to music by the popular Paul Errico Band. There will be a food buffet for holiday feast and an open wine bar and Czech beer to help keep our guests merry and dancing. A spectacular Christmas show will be presented by professional dancers Stephen & Alexandra Hughes. Space is limited;…

Valentine’s Day Dance Party

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

What better way to enjoy the Valentine’s Day than to dance? Join us, and be sure to wear good dancing shoes and festive attire. Bring your loved one or friends, or come alone to dance with us and make new friends. Dress code: Festive to impress. Live music by EXPRESS BAND, food buffet, wine bar, Valentine’s dance show and a…

Glucksman Ireland House Gala 2021 Online

Online

Join us as we honor Bank of America's Anne Finucane and New York Times Pulitzer-winning journalist Dan Barry at the 9th Annual Gala, which will be held online on February 23 at 7pm EST. Past honorees have included luminaries such as Loretta Brennan Glucksman, Pete Hamill, Buzzy O'Keeffe, Ted Smyth, Sir James Galway, Paul Muldoon, Alice McDermott, Colum McCann, Danny McDonald, Carl Shanahan, Niall O'Dowd, Peter Quinn, Jim Rooney, Dómhnall Slattery…

Free