Olympic Run
Date: 19 June 2024 Venue: Meadowbrook Local Park
Commemorate International Olympic Day by participating in the Olympic Run (5k) on June 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM! Runners of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. It does not matter if you are the next Czech… more ►
Film: Restore Point
Date: 10 July 2024 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will screen the award-winning sci-fi thriller Restore Point on July 10, at 8 pm, as part of the Lions of Czech Film Series, bringing top films to the Washington community. more ►
Film: Suppressed
Date: 11 September 2024 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will screen the psychological crime drama Suppressed on September 11, at 8 pm, as part of the Lions of Czech Film Series, bringing top films to the Washington, DC community. The film won… more ►
Festival Launch: Matěj Číp
Date: 12 September 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic kicks off the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2024 – Bedřich Smetana with the performance of Matěj Číp on cimbalom on September 12, at 6 pm. Knicknamed the… more ►
Friday Music Series: Matěj Číp
Date: 13 September 2024 Venue: Georgetown University
Matěj Číp will perform a program on cimbalom during the Friday Music Concert Series at Georgetown University on September 13, at 12:30 pm. Known as the "Cimbalom Guy," his repertoire includes a wide array… more ►
Concert: Matyáš Novák
Date: 15 September 2024 Venue: National Gallery of Art
Pianist Matýás Novák will perform two enriching programs of Czech music at the National Gallery of Art on September 15, at 1 pm and 3 pm. The programs are in tribute to the Year of Czech Music as well as… more ►
Czech Embassy Bike Challenge 2024!
Date: 28 September 2024 - 28 October 2024 Venue: Throughout the US!
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to participate in the fourth annual Czech Embassy Bike Challenge, which takes place on the occasion of Czech Independence Day. Ride your bike anytime during… more ►
Strašidla: Czech Legends and Mythical Creatures
Date: 15 October 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czech Embassy will host Czech Legends and Mythical Creatures, an evening of scares and thrills for young children, on October 15, 2024. (Book session below.) more ►
Lecture: Delving into Czech Music w/Michael Beckerman
Date: 21 October 2024 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to a lecture with Michael Beckerman, Carroll and Milton Petrie Professor of Music at New York University, who will speak about "What's Czech about Czech Music… more ►
Czech Music Series: Exploring Bedřich Smetana w/Martin Nedbal
Date: 22 October 2024 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host an online lecture in honor of the Year of Czech Music on the recognized Father of Czech Music, composer Bedřich Smetana by Martin Nedbal, Professor of Musicology… more ►
Czech Music Series: Highlighting Leoš Janáček w/David Thurmaier
Date: 23 October 2024 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host an online lecture in honor of the Year of Czech Music on the life, music, and legacy of world-famous Czech composer Leoš Janáček by Dr. David Thurmaier, the… more ►
Harmonies of Heritage Concert: Ester Pavlů & Róbert Pechanec
Date: 25 October 2024 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Czech mezzo-soprano Ester Pavlů and Slovak pianist Robert Pechanec present a captivating program featuring Dvořák's Love Songs and Gypsy Songs, alongside M.S. Trnavský's evocative compositions at the… more ►
Czech Christmas Market 2024
Date: 09 November 2024 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
‘Tis the season to be jolly! The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to its annual Czech Christmas Market on November 9, 2024, from 9:00 am to 6 pm. We look forward to bringing you the magic of… more ►
Concert: Smetana Trio
Date: 30 October 2024 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
The Smetano Trio, comprised of Jitka Čechová (piano), Markéta Janošková (violin), and Jan Páleníček (cello), will perform a concert of Suk, Martinů, and Smetana at the Czech Embassy on October 30 at 6 pm.… more ►
Czech Language Lesson for Children: Ahoj!
Date: 12 November 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host an evening of Czech language instruction for children, ages 7 to 11 years old, led by Czech language teacher Jana Kalinová Zmrzlíková on November 12, 2024, at 6… more ►
Film: Waltzing Matilda
Date: 13 November 2024 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will screen the comedy/drama Waltzing Matilda (Tancuj Matyldo) on November 13, 2024, at 8 pm, as part of the Lions of Czech Film Series, bringing top films to the Washington, DC… more ►
Czech Language Lesson for Adults: Pivo a Muzika
Date: 14 November 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host an evening of Czech language instruction led by Czech language teacher Jana Kalinová Zmrzlíková on November 14, 2024, at 6 pm. more ►
Poetry Night: Bronislava Volková
Date: 19 November 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czech and Slovak Society of Arts and Sciences DMV, Embassy of the Czech Republic, and Plamen Press present author Bronislava Volková's new poetry collection Where Everyone Leaves Never to Return on… more ►
EUNIC DC Presents: Music & Chocolate Series
Date: 20 November 2024 - 12 December 2024 Venue: Embassies and Organizations in the DMV
The European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) Washington, DC Cluster presents the project Music and Chocolate: Tastes & Sounds of Europe from Nov. 20-Dec. 12, 2024. Like the many nuances of… more ►
Embassy Series Presents "A Tribute to Ukraine"
Date: 03 December 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy Series will present a special tribute to Ukraine on December 3, 2024, at 6:30 pm (doors open at 6 pm) at the Czech Embassy. The program will feature music by Czech composers Martinů and Dvořák,… more ►
Exhibition Opening: Different Beauty by David Tesinsky
Date: 09 December 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to the exhibition opening of Different Beauty by photographer David Tesinsky, with featured guest speaker Christopher Walker, Vice President for Studies and… more ►
Music and Chocolate: Levíček and Carrascosa
Date: 12 December 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
Join us for an evening as part of Music & Chocolate: Tastes and Sounds of Europe, featuring Czech pianist Jiří Levíček and Spanish trumpeter Víctor Carrascosa in a special jazz performance with works by… more ►