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Information about cultural and social events organized or co-organized by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles.

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The 12th Czech, Moravian and Slovak Folklore Festival

The 12th Czech, Moravian and Slovak Folklore Festival

You are invited to the 12th Czech, Moravian and Slovak Folklore Festival on Saturday, May 17, 2025 for the biggest Czech and Slovak event in San Diego, organized and founded by Anka Hradsky! more ►

Night with Martins

Night with Martins

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in cooperation with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles is pleased to invite you for a special evening with two distinguished Martins on Wednesday, April 2, 2025… more ►

Dvorak's Piano Quintet with Salastina

Dvorak's Piano Quintet with Salastina

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in cooperation with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles is proud to recommend concerts presented by Salastina Society on February 15 and 16. Main Series No. 3… more ►

Opening of the Exhibition: Watercolors by Tomas Prosek

Thomas Prasek

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles is delighted to invite you to the opening of an exhibition of WATERCOLORS by Czech-American architect based in San Francisco, Thomas Prosek. The exhibition will be opened on February… more ►

Screening of the Czech dramedy "Our Lovely Pig Slaughter"

Mord

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in partnership with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles are delighted to invite you for a special screening of a Czech dramedy movie "Our Lovely Pig Slaughter… more ►

Graphic Novel Release Party: Sidonie

Sidonie

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in cooperation with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles is delighted to invite you to a release party and discussion of Sidonie graphic novel by Tereza Srbová… more ►

A Poetry Reading with James Ragan

Poetry Reading

Join us for a special Poetry Reading with James Ragan on December 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Czech Consulate General in Los Angeles! James Ragan, the acclaimed American poet of Czechoslovak origin and close friend of the late Czech President… more ►

Screening of the Oscar Qualifying Animation Feature Film LIVING LARGE

Living Large Film

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in cooperation with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles, is delighted to invite you to a screening of LIVING LARGE. (Život k sežrání), a promising Czech contender… more ►

High Czech Modern in Diaspora

High Czech Modern in Diaspora

Join us for a special event titled "High Czech Modern in Diaspora" dedicated to Czech architects and designers who left their mark on the world. The event is taking place on Saturday, December 7th at 4:00 PM at the Czech Consulate in Los Angeles… more ►

Czech Cultural Calendar for Los Angeles - NOVEMBER 2024

Take a look at our packed schedule for November and be sure to mark your calendar! If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to contact us at CzechConsulateLA@gmail.com more ►

Graphic Novel Release: Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis

Death Strikes

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in cooperation with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles is delighted to invite you to a release party and discussion of Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis,… more ►

Literary Reading: Life After Kafka a novel by Magdalena Platzova

Life After Kafka

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in partnership with the UCLA Department of Slavic, East European & Eurasian Languages & Cultures proudly presents on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of Franz Kafka death, a… more ►

Meet and Greet the EMMY-Winning Cinematographer Petr Cikhart

Petr Cikhart

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, in cooperation with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, is delighted to invite you on Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at 7 pm to our Consulate General to a… more ►

Czech and Slovak Festival in Orinda

Czech and Slovak Festival in Orinda

Join Sokol San Francisco at the Orinda Community Center and Park in Orinda on Saturday, October 12th, from 11am to 4pm for a free festival-style gathering and celebration of Czech and Slovak culture and the 120th anniversary of Sokol San… more ►

Screening of the End of the Lonely Farm Berghof

Zánik samoty Berghof

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles together with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles, is delighted to invite you to a screening of the 1984 film gem the End of the Lonely Farm Berghof (Zánik samoty… more ►

Book Presentation By Janna Zimmer

Jana Zimmer

Author of Chocolates from Tangier: A Holocaust replacement child’s memoir of art and transformation. Join us on Thursday, September 12, 2o24 at 8:00 PM at the Clara Vostrovsky Winlow Library - Consulate General of the Czech Republic in… more ►

Cultural Calendar - Fall Edition

Take a look and mark your calendar for our packed preliminary fall schedule, with more events to be announced soon. If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact us at: CzechConsulateLA@gmail.com. more ►

Antonín Dvořák's opera "Rusalka" in Los Angeles

A new production of Antonín Dvořák's opera "Rusalka" in Los Angeles

A stunning new production of Antonín Dvořák's beloved opera "Rusalka" will be presented at Descanso Gardens, one of Los Angeles's most charming outdoor venues, from July 12-21, 2024. The opera will be performed in English. more ►

Czech Art Night

Czech Art Night

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, together with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles, is delighted to invite you to Czech Art Night this Saturday, June 15th. Join us at the opening of the… more ►

Meet the Hero - debate with Mr. Jiří Barteček

Meet the Hero - debate with Mr. Jiří Barteček

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, along with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, is honored to invite you to a special evening celebrating the captivating journey of Jiří Barteček. During the… more ►

Concert Featuring Czech Violinist Tereza Stanislav

Tereza Stanislav

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, along with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, recommends concerts featuring Czech violinist Tereza Stanislav in an upcoming event: Horizons: Beethoven+Skye… more ►

Concert of the legendary Czech rocker Petr Janda

Petr Janda in California

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles together with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, proudly presents a concert featuring the legendary Petr Janda, an icon of Czech and Slovak rock music. With an… more ►

Screening of the Czech Fantasy Film "The Cassandra Cat"

The Cassandra Cat

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles is delighted to recommned a screening of a vibrant Czech fantasy film "The Cassandra Cat" (Až přijde kocour). This marvelous social satire, which received the Special Jury Prize at… more ►

Concert by LA Philharmonic Celebrating Czech Composers

LA Phil

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, in collaboration with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, is delighted to extend an invitation to an enchanting concert by the LA Philharmonic. This concert is… more ►

Exploring the World of Alphonse Mucha

Exploring the World of Alphonse Mucha

The Czechoslovak Society of Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles, in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Czech Republic, is delighted to extend an invitation to a special evening that promises to transport you into the captivating world of… more ►

Not Just Once or the Swell Season in Los Angeles

Marketa Irglova v  LA

Markéta Irglová and Glen Hansard are performing together again after years. At the end of their August US tour, they received a standing ovation at the sold-out Orpheum Theater on Broadway in Los Angeles. more ►

Concert - Colossal Baroque: Music of Biber, Megerle, and Muffat

Colossal Baroque

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles together with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles recommend a concert Colossal Baroque. featuring work of a remarkable Bohemian-Austrian violinist and composer of… more ►

The Owners: U.S. Premiere

The Owners: U.S. Premiere

Winner of three Czech Lions, a comedy film THE OWNERS (Vlastníci) opens in August on both coasts of the United States. This Czech Republic's box office hit with a star-studded cast (Tereza Ramba, Vojta Kotek, Dagmar Havlová, Jiří Lábus,… more ►

"Writing a Way out of Communism" Lecture by Martin Vopěnka

Martin Vopenka

Leading Czech novelist Martin Vopěnka reflects on how, growing up in communist Europe, writers found their voices. What can we learn from their fictional worlds as we face our own troubled times? As he launches his new novel MY BROTHER THE… more ►

Conversation with Czech writer Martin Vopěnka

Martin Vopenka

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in partnership with DIESEL, A Bookstore are delighted to invite you to the Reading & Discussion with Czech writer and visionary Martin Vopěnka on Thursday, April 13th at 6:30 pm at the… more ►

Concert featuring work of Vítězslava Kaprálová

Vítezslava Kaprálová

Beach Cities Symphony presents the groundbreaking 1935 work by Vítězslava Kaprálová (1915–1940), the first Czech female composer and conductor. This free concert is taking place on Friday, March 31, at 8:00pm in Marsee Auditorium, El… more ►

Czech Noir

Czech Film Noir

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles together with UCLA Film & Television Archive & Artinii present Czech Noir. Join us on April 2nd and 7th at Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum for two nights of a mix of New Wave… more ►

Czech Mark on the 95th Academy Awards

Pre-Oscar Reception

Over 500 guests gathered together on Saturday, March 11th at Villa Aurora (former residence of Lion Feuchtwanger since he left Nazi Germany for Los Angeles exile) to attend PRE-OSCAR® RECEPTION for the German Oscar entry All Quiet on the… more ►

Filharmonie Brno on US Tour 2023

Filharmonie Brno on US Tour 2023

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles is delighted to invite you to the concerts of a leading Czech orchestra Filharmonie Brno, that will be performing within its US Tour in three cities across California. more ►

Czech Superhero Comedy in Los Angeles

Czech superhero movie

A Czech New Wave classic, Who Wants to Kill Jessie? (Kdo chce zabít Jessii?) is a slapstick fantasy about a scientist who invents a machine that enables a sleeping person's dreams to be viewed through a projector. Trouble ensues when she uses… more ►

Smetana Trio to Perform in Irvine

Smetana Trio

The Smetana Trio, founded in 1934 by the legendary Czech pianist Josef Páleníček, is one of the foremost Czech ensembles. Now it consists of Jitka Čechová (piano), Jan Talich (violin), and Jan Páleníček (cello). The only concert organized by… more ►

LA Premiere of the Documentary “Letters from Brno”

Letters from Brno

Two screening of an award-winning documentary "Letters from Brno" brought to a wide public one more story of two Czech Jewish girls saved by Nicholas Winton and their family which perished during the Holocaust. more ►

Writer Bianca Bellová in Los Angeles

Jezero

English translation of a dystopian magic realism page-turner "Jezero" (The Lake) was presented in Los Angeles by its author Bianca Bellová. Translated into more than two dozen of languages, it is the 2017 winner of the EU Prize for Literature… more ►

UCLA received donation of books by Czech writers

New Books

Some forty books written by Czech writers and translated into English, Korean, Filipino, Bikolano, Shona and Ndebele were donated to University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) library by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic. more ►

Exhibition: "Czech Painters of California"

Czech Painters of California

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in partnership with the Belmont Village Westwood and the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles are delighted to invite you to an opening of the exhibition "CZECH… more ►

Paintings of Kryštof Strejc in Los Angeles

Kryštof Strejc

Fish & Dog, a solo exhibition of paintings and works on paper by Prague-based artist Kryštof Strejc (b.1994) was held at Simchowitz Gallery https://simchowitz.com/ in Los Angeles 1 to 22 October, 2022. more ►

Stories of Czechs in the US Northwest

Czechs in the Northwest

After the book on interaction between the Czechs and Alaska published in 2021, “Czech in the Northwest” is another important publication showing the history of Czech immigration into this part of the United States. more ►

Historical epic MEDIEVAL (Jan Žižka) is released in the USA

Jan Žižka projekce_ Petr Jákl

The most expensive Czech film of all-times is to premiered in early September! Historical saga by Petr Jákl is loosely based on a story of young Jan Žižka, famous Hussite warrior in the early 15th century. See the final official trailer https… more ►

World Premiere of Hollywood Blockbuster The Gray Man

The Gray Man

Enjoy beautiful shots of Prague while watching actor Ryan Gosling who wanted to take No. 11 tram to Prague suburb of Bohnice, but on the way somebody opened a fire on him with automatic weapons. The heaviest fighting took place in front of main… more ►

Lineup for the 2022 Czech That Film series, May 13-22, 2022

CTF

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles and the ELMA Foundation are delighted to announce the lineup selected for its eleventh annual Czech That Film series, designed to celebrate contemporary films from the Czech Republic.… more ►

Czech Violin Superstar Pavel Šporcl in California

Pavel Šporcl

Pavel Šporcl and his famous blue violin are celebrated around the world. Do not miss this unique opportunity to see his upcoming concert on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 3 pm at the Logan House (at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts in Ojai, CA)… more ►

Dance Camera West Film Festival features Czech film EPHEMERA

Ephemera

Join us at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz for Dance Camera West Film Festival from March 31st to April 2nd. Get that Big Screen cinematic experience featuring 24 refreshing new dance films from around the world! Czech Republic will represent Ephemera ,… more ►

Czech Artists Score Big at the LA Art Show

LA Art Show

We are delighted to inform you the most comprehensive contemporary art fair in America, LA Art Show, featured at its 27th edition installation created by Czech artists. The installation titled "The Sign" at the prestigious spot by the main… more ►

Czech Painters in California

CZECH PAINTERS IN CALIFORNIA

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, in association with the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, is planning an exhibition dedicated to Czech painters in California. This exhibit will open in late… more ►

Czech Animation Hot Contender for Oscar

 My Sunny Maad

Czech animated feature film My Sunny Maad (81 minuntes) to be screened in Los Angeles area from 17 to 23 November, 2021, and in Orange County´s Chapman University on 15 November, 2021. This Annecy International Animation Film Festival… more ►

"Love, Dad" by FAMU graduate Diana Cam Van Nguyen at AFI Fest

 Love, Dad

LOVE, DAD, the latest animated documentary short by the up-and-coming Czech-Vietnamese filmmaker Diana Cam Van Nguyen will screen at the prestigious AFI FEST Film Festival. The short LOVE, DAD (Milý tati, 2021, 12:46 min) is sweeping awards on… more ►

25th Anniversary of Frank Gehry's "Tančící dům" in Prague

Tančící dům

One of the most iconic buildings of the Czech capital Prague – „Tančící dům“, or „Dancing Building“ - created by LA-based Frank Gehry together with his Czech collaborator Vlado Milunič opened its doors to the public… more ►

New Film about the Pioneer of Art Nouveu Alponse Mucha at Costa Mesa

Screening of a documentary MUCHA

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles together with the Newport Beach Film Festival is delighted to invite you to an American premiere of a fascinating documentary "Mucha: The Story of an Artist Who Created a Style" (Svět… more ►

Webinar "ROBOT is 100!"

Robot is 100! Webinar

WEBINAR Thursday, February 4th at 12:00 PM (PST) 100 years ago, the Czech writer Karel Čapek premiered his iconic drama R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots), which introduced the word "robot" to the world, at Prague's National Theater. The… more ►

100 Year Ago "Robot" Was Born

Robot is 100!

The word "robot" was introduced to the modern lexicon 100 years ago today, January 25, 1921, with the premiere at Prague's National Theatre of Karel Capek's play, R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots). On this occasion, we are delighted to… more ►

Prague Spring 2020

Prague Spring 2020

This year’s edition of the Prague Spring Festival is taking place on-line! On-line audiences can enjoy complimentary concerts broadcasted until June 4, 2020. You can find the complete program of the festival HERE more ►

Art in LA Affair featuring Glass Sculptures by Rudolf Burda

Art in LA Affair featuring Glass Sculptures by Rudolf Burda

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic recommends Art in LA Affiar Beverly Hills featuring glass sculptures from one of the most recognized Czech contemporary artist & sculptor Rudolf Burda, on February 14-16, 2020 at the ACCA Gallery in… more ►

Grand Opening of the Exhibtition Commemorating 30 Years of Freedom

1989

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles is delighted to invite you to a grand opening of the exhibition 1989: The Fall of the Berlin Wall and Rise of the Velvet Revolution, commemorating 30 years of Central European freedom on… more ►

The Anarchic Cinema of Věra Chytilová

The Anarchic Cinema of Věra Chytilová

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic highly recommends the retrospective screening of Věra Chytilová films "The Anarchic Cinema of Věra Chytilová" on Thursday, June 27, Friday, June 28 and Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Egyptian Theater.… more ►

Czech That Film's Inaugural Showing in San Diego

CTF Archive

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in partnership with Czech School San Diego would like to invite you to the Czech That Film festival that is taking place for the first time in its new location San Diego on Saturday,… more ►

Vladivojna La Chia & 4Trio in California

Vladivojna La Chia

Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles would like to recommend concerts by Vladivojna La Chia who is one of the most eminent indie-rock performers in the Czech Republic. She and her band will perform on Thursday, May 16 at 8 PM… more ►

Czech Film Milada at the Starring Europe Film Festival

Milada

Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles invites you to the Starring Europe Film Festival, especially on Monday, May 13 at 7:30 PM at the Aero Theatre, where Czech Director David Mrnka and actresses Ayelet Zurer and Hana Vágnerová… more ►

8th edition of Czech That Film festival

CTF2019

The Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in partnership with UCLA Film & Television Archive and Czechoslovak Society of Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles would like to invite you to the 8th edition of Czech That Film festival that… more ►

The “Bata-Zlín-Czechoslovakia” Exhibition in Los Angeles

Výstava “Baťa-Zlín-Czechoslovakia“ v Los Angeles

Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles invites you to the exhibition dedicated to the contributions and achievements of Tomas Garrigue Masaryk, the first president of the Czech Republic and a great Czechoslovak philosopher; and… more ►

"The Czechoslovakia 100" Opening of a Solo Show by Luka Brase

Luka Brase

Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles in cooperation with Czechoslovak Society of Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition "The Czechoslovakia 100" by Slovak graphic and visual artist… more ►

Exhibition Dedicated to Czech Comics Art

Český komiks

Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles invites you to the exhibition dedicated to Czech comics’ art. The exhibit traces developments of Czech comics from their beginnings until the present day. The individual themes of the… more ►

Czech Republic Hosts the EU Heads of Mission Meeting in Los Angeles

Czech Republic Hosts the EU Heads of Mission Meeting in Los Angeles

The centennial celebrations of the creation of Czechoslovakia on the US West Coast were the backdrop for the initiative of Consul General Pavol Sepelak to host the EU Heads of Mission meeting at his residence on October 31, 2018. In addition to… more ►

Invitation to Annual Spring Social Organized by Sokol Los Angeles

Spring Social

Sokol Los Angeles Cordially invites you to the annual Spring Social gathering that is being held on Saturday, April 8 from 11 am till 3 pm at Knollwood Country Club (12024 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills). For more information and tickets: http… more ►

Consul General Pavol Šepeľák visited Czech School of Seattle

Consul General Pavol Šepeľák visited Czech School of Seattle

On Saturday, June 3, 2017, Consul General Pavol Šepeľák visited on his business trip to Seattle students of local Czech School. P. Šepeľák highly praised the quality of education and the effort of the school teachers in recently established… more ►

Welcome Note from the New Czech Consul General

CG_pr

Dear Friends of the Czech Czech Republic, I am very excited to introduce myself as the new Consul General for the Czech Republic of the West Coast. I arrived on November 2nd, 2015 to Los Angeles to begin my new position. more ►