Welcome to Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA)

PRESERVING CZECH AND SLOVAK CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY SINCE 1891

Upcoming Events

BBLA member organizations host some of the best events in the city—concerts, festivals, lectures, and film screenings—at Manhattan’s Bohemian National Hall.

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Apr 9

Apr 9, 2025

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM19:00 – 20:307:00 PM – 8:30 PM

6-Minute Challenge

Apr 9, 2025

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM19:00 – 20:307:00 PM – 8:30 PM

PRESENTATIONS

Scholars, scientists, artists, and professionals of Czech or Slovak descent to introduce their talent, the subject of their work, project, research, or studies in a short presentation limited to six minutes.

Apr 9, 2025

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM19:00 – 20:307:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Apr 12

Apr 12, 2025

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM19:00 – 23:007:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Spring Dance

Apr 12, 2025

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM19:00 – 23:007:00 PM – 11:00 PM

BALLROOM DANCING

An evening of live music with the renowned N.Y. Orchestra Paul Ericco Band, captivating dance show, delectable food buffet, fine wines and Czech beer.

Apr 12, 2025

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM19:00 – 23:007:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Apr 14

Apr 14, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Once Upon a Time There Was a Rooster

Apr 14, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

SPRING STAGED READINGS, REHEARSAL FOR TRUTH THEATER FESTIVAL

Staged reading of a contemporary play dealing with the current war in Ukraine. A story about a Ukrainian family on a farm and a Russian soldier who stumbles into their farm.

Apr 14, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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