Music and Chocolate: Levíček and Carrascosa
12.12.2024 / 19:00
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 ►
Exhibition Opening: Different Beauty by David Tesinsky
09.12.2024 / 19:00
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 ►
Embassy Series Presents "A Tribute to Ukraine"
03.12.2024 / 19:30
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 ►
EUNIC DC Presents: Music & Chocolate Series
20.11.2024 / 11:00
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 ►
Poetry Night: Bronislava Volková
19.11.2024 / 19:00
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 ►
Film: Waltzing Matilda
13.11.2024 / 21:00
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 Children: Ahoj!
12.11.2024 / 19:00
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 ►
Czech Christmas Market 2024
09.11.2024 / 10:00
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 ►
Czech Language Lesson for Adults: Pivo a Muzika
04.11.2024 / 19:00
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 ►
Concert: Smetana Trio
30.10.2024 / 19:00
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 ►
Harmonies of Heritage Concert: Ester Pavlů & Róbert Pechanec
25.10.2024 / 20:00
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 Music Series: Highlighting Leoš Janáček w/David Thurmaier
23.10.2024 / 14:00
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 ►
Czech Music Series: Exploring Bedřich Smetana w/Martin Nedbal
22.10.2024 / 14:00
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 ►
Lecture: Delving into Czech Music w/Michael Beckerman
21.10.2024 / 20:00
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 ►
Strašidla: Czech Legends and Mythical Creatures
15.10.2024 / 20:00
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 ►
Czech Embassy Bike Challenge 2024!
28.09.2024 / 02:00
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 ►
Concert: Matyáš Novák
15.09.2024 / 15:00
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 ►
Friday Music Series: Matěj Číp
13.09.2024 / 14:30
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 ►
Festival Launch: Matěj Číp
12.09.2024 / 20:00
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 ►
Film: Suppressed
11.09.2024 / 22:00
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 ►
Film: Restore Point
10.07.2024 / 22:00
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 ►
Olympic Run
19.06.2024 / 10:00
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 ►
Celebrating Kafka - Staged Reading: Der Bau (The Burrow)
11.06.2024 / 20:30
Date: 11 June 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents Drew Valins in a staged reading of a new adaptation of one of Kafka’s last unfinished short stories – Der Bau (The Burrow), directed by Michaela Lind,… more ►
EU Open House 2024
11.05.2024 / 12:00
Date: 11 May 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
Visit the Czech Embassy’s open house, a part of the larger EU Open House in Washington, DC, on May 11, 2024, from 10 am to 4 pm! Celebrate the Year of Czech Music via the life of Bedřich Smetana!… more ►
Film: Brothers
08.05.2024 / 22:00
Date: 08 May 2024 - 09 May 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Avalon Theatre will screen the film Brothers (Bratři) by director Tomáš Mašin on May 8, 2024, at 8 pm, as part of the continuing Lions of Czech Film Series, bringing top Czech films to the Washington,… more ►
Exhibition Opening & Performance: Staging the Czech Aria
02.05.2024 / 20:00
Date: 02 May 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the opening of the exhibition Staging the Czech Aria: Scenography in Bedřich Smetana’s Operas curated by Markéta Mansfieldová from the Arts and Theatre… more ►
Concert and Networking: 450th Anniversity of Palacký University
15.04.2024 / 23:48
Date: 24 April 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to an evening commemorating the 450th Anniversary of Palacký University Olomouc with Rector Martin Procházka and Vice-Rector Jiří Stavovčík, featuring a… more ►
Concert: Bennewitz Quartet
12.04.2024 / 20:00
Date: 12 April 2024 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
In celebration of the Year of Czech Music, the Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to a concert featuring the prestigious Bennewitz Quartet, one of the top international chamber ensembles, on April… more ►
DCEFF: It's Bean Too Hot / The World According to My Dad
26.03.2024 / 19:00
Date: 26 March 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will screen the short film It's Bean Too Hot by Hedvika Michnová and the film The World According to My Dad by Marta Kovářová on March 26, 2024, at 6 pm, as part of the DC… more ►
Easter Egg Hunt & Workshops
23.03.2024 / 12:00
Date: 23 March 2024 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to celebrate the coming of Easter through Czech and American traditions on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Register your little ones for an… more ►
Film: Victim
13.03.2024 / 21:00
Date: 13 March 2024 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will screen the award-winning thriller Victim (Obět’) by director Michal Blaško on March 13, 2024, at 8 pm, as part of the ongoing Lions of Czech Film Series, bringing top Czech… more ►
Exhibit Opening & Film Screening: Czech Heroines / Daisies
20.02.2024 / 19:00
Date: 20 February 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will open a selection of portraits from the exhibit Czech Heroines and screen Daisies (Sedmikrásky), a renowned film of the Czech New Wave on February 20, 2024, at 6 pm.… more ►
Music & Chocolate: Piano Duo to Perform Dvořák's Slavonic Dances & Legends
13.02.2024 / 19:00
Date: 13 February 2024 Venue: Czech Embassy
In celebration of the Year of Czech Music, the Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to a special concert featuring piano duo Mary-Victoria Voutsas and Nolan Alexander Ancil performing Dvořák’s… more ►
Film: Heart to Heart
10.01.2024 / 21:00
Date: 10 January 2024 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will screen the romantic comedy Heart to Heart (Srdce na dlani) by director Martin Horský on January 10, 2024 at 8 pm, as part of the ongoing Lions of Czech Film Series, bringing top… more ►
Film: Restore Point
01.12.2023 / 22:30
Date: 01 December 2023 - 08 December 2023 Venue: AFI Silver Theatre
The 2023 AFI European Union Film Showcase runs from Nov. 30-December 19th, bringing the best of European Cinema to the Washington, DC community!As part of the series, the Czech sci-fi drama RESTORE POINT… more ►
Concert: Harafica
30.11.2023 / 19:00
Date: 30 November 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to the lively concert of the talented Moravian cimbalom band HARAFICA on November 30, 2023, at 6 pm. The beautiful harmonies and upbeat rhythms of this band… more ►
Women in Business: Markéta Šebelová, CzechTrade
28.11.2023 / 13:00
Date: 28 November 2023 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host an online talk as part of its series, Women in Business, with Marketa Šebelová, Deputy Director, CzechTrade Chicago, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 12 pm. The… more ►
Rozálie: A Musical One-Woman Show
22.11.2023 / 19:00
Date: 22 November 2023 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Rozálie: A Musical One-Woman Show comes to the Kennedy Center on November 22, 2023, at 6 pm. (Tickets are available online for this free performance beginning Nov. 8) Multi-talented artist Rozálie… more ►
Women in Business: Wine
14.11.2023 / 13:00
Date: 14 November 2023 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host an online talk as part of its series Women in Business with Veronika Spevakova, business co-owner of Wills International, on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 12 pm… more ►
Film: Shadow Country
08.11.2023 / 21:00
Date: 08 November 2023 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will screen the award-winning film Shadow Country as part of the ongoing Lions of Czech Film Series on November 8, 2023, at 8 pm. more ►
Concert and Screening: Invisible Landscapes / fyield
07.11.2023 / 19:00
Date: 07 November 2023 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
The Embassy of the Czech Republic welcomes the Czech-Icelandic band fyield for a live performance as well as presentation of the award-winning film Invisible Landscapes and discussion on climate change on… more ►
Czech Christmas Market 2023
04.11.2023 / 10:00
Date: 04 November 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
Tis the season to be jolly! The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to its annual Czech Christmas Market on November 4, 2023, from 9:00 am to 6 pm. We look forward to bringing you the magic of the… more ►
Solo Concert of Lenka Dusilová
30.10.2023 / 19:00
Date: 30 October 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the solo concert of Czech singer-songwriter Lenka Dusilová on October 30, 2023, at 6 pm. The concert features songs from her new album River (Řeka) and selections… more ►
Women in Business: Jewelry
24.10.2023 / 15:00
Date: 24 October 2023 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host an online talk as part of its series, Women in Business, with Eva Foose and Marcela Raska, business owners of Shelalee, LLC, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 12… more ►
Czech Legends and Mythical Creatures
17.10.2023 / 20:00
Date: 17 October 2023 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
The Czech Embassy will host an evening of Czech Legends and Mythical Creatures for young children on October 17, 2023. (Book a session!) more ►
Czech Music, Dancing, and Cuisine
11.10.2023 / 20:30
Date: 11 October 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the International Club of DC will hold an evening of Czech music, dancing, and cuisine at the Czech Embassy on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 6:30pm. more ►
Documentary: The Investigator
05.10.2023 / 20:00
Date: 05 October 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the screening of the documentary film The Investigator, followed by a Q&A with special guest Vladimir Dzuro on October 5, 2023, at 6 pm. more ►
DC Book Launch: TEXTile Manifestoes
03.10.2023 / 20:00
Date: 03 October 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to the DC book launch of TEXTile Manifestoes on October 3, 2023, at 6 pm. The publication is presented in the presence of its editors Pavel Liška and Robin R… more ►
Czech Embassy Bike Challenge
28.09.2023 / 02:00
Date: 28 September 2023 - 29 September 2023 Venue: Washington, DC and throughout the US
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to its fourth annual Czech Embassy Bike Challenge to celebrate the upcoming Czech Independence Day. more ►
Ukrainian Play Readings Project
21.09.2023 / 21:00
Date: 21 September 2023 Venue: Kay Spiritual Life Center - American University
The Alliance for New Music-Theatre joins the Worldwide Ukrainian Play Readings Project featuring music by Ken Burns' collaborator pianist Jacqueline Schwab and directed by Susan Galbraith and Matty… more ►
Online Talk: Women in Business - Monika Vintrlíková, CEO of Albaform
19.09.2023 / 14:00
Date: 19 September 2023 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host an online talk as part of its series, Women in Business, with Monika Vintrlíková, CEO of Albaform, Inc., on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 12 pm. The… more ►
Film: Zátopek
13.09.2023 / 22:00
Date: 13 September 2023 - 14 September 2023 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will screen the award-winning film Zátopek as part of the Czech Embassy's ongoing Lions of Czech Film Series on September 13, at 8 pm. more ►
Piano Concert: Matyáš Novák
12.09.2023 / 20:00
Date: 12 September 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic welcomes award-winning pianist Matyáš Novák who will perform a program of renowned Czech composers, including Dvořák, Smetana, and Suk on September 12, 2023, at 6 pm.… more ►
Exhibition: Lost Europe
09.09.2023 / 20:00
Date: 09 September 2023 Venue: AU Museum at the Katzen Arts Center
The AU Museum at the Katzen Arts Center will reopen the exhibition Lost Europe: On the Edge of Memories on September 9, 2023 at 6 pm. The exhibition has been extended until December 10. more ►
Festival Launch & Concert
06.09.2023 / 20:00
Date: 06 September 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the launch of the Mutual Inspirations Festival with a special concert and the presentation "A Life Reflected in Music - The Story of Eliška Junková, 'Fastest… more ►
Film: The Word (Slovo)
12.07.2023 / 22:00
Date: 12 July 2023 - 13 July 2023 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theater, in collaboration with the Czech Embassy, will screen the new film The Word (Slovo), on July 12, 2023, at 8 pm, for one night only! The film centers on a couple who refuses to bow down… more ►
Gallery Talk - Lost Europe: On the Edge of Memories
20.06.2023 / 20:00
Date: 20 June 2023 Venue: Abramson Family Recital Hall
Join us for a gallery talk followed by a special reception with photographers Jan Dobrovský and Martin Wágner in connection to the exhibition Lost Europe: On the Edge of Memories curated by Milena… more ►
Exhibition Opening: Lost Europe
17.06.2023 / 20:00
Date: 17 June 2023 Venue: AU Museum at the Katzen Arts Center
The AU Museum at the Katzen Arts Center will open the exhibition Lost Europe: On the Edge of Memories on June 17, at 6 pm. more ►
Olympic Run
12.06.2023 / 21:41
Date: 21 June 2023 Venue: Meadowbrook Local Park
Commemorate International Olympic Day by participating in the Olympic Run on June 21, 2023, at 6:00 pm! Runners of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. It does not matter if you are the next Czech… more ►
EU Open House
13.05.2023 / 12:00
Date: 13 May 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
Visit the Czech Embassy’s open house, a part of the larger EU Open House in Washington, DC, on May 13, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm! Discover high-tech transportation marvels from Czechia, including… more ►
Film: Il Boemo
10.05.2023 / 22:00
Date: 10 May 2023 - 11 May 2023 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theater, in collaboration with the Czech Embassy, will screen the new film Il Boemo on May 10, 2023, at 8 pm, for one night only! more ►
Book Talk with Author Martin Vopěnka
26.04.2023 / 20:00
Date: 26 April 2023
Come join the Alan Cheuse International Writers Center, the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences, and Plamen Press for a Cheuse Salon at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on April 26, 2023, at 6 pm.… more ►
Embassy Series Concert: Jacques-Pierre Malan & Oleg Poliansky
25.04.2023 / 20:00
Date: 25 April 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy Series will present cellist Jacques-Pierre Malan accompanied by Ukrainian pianist Oleg Poliansky at the Czech Embassy on April 25, 2023, at 6 pm. The program will include selections from… more ►
Bauerovi Josefov Puppet Theater
19.04.2023 / 20:00
Date: 19 April 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to the Bauerovi Josefov Puppet Theater’s performance at the Czech Embassy on April 19, 2023, at 6:00 pm. Puppeteers Roman Bedřich Bauer and Libuška… more ►
River Club: Vintage Vltava - Czech Wine Tasting & Sounds of the Bohemian River
13.04.2023 / 21:30
Date: 13 April 2023 Venue: Studio K at the Reach, Kennedy Center
As part of the RiverRun Festival, the Kennedy Center will present Vintage Vltava: Czech Wine Tasting & Sounds of the Bohemian River on April 13, 2023, beginning at 7:30 pm. The event is presented in… more ►
Martina Barta & Her Trio: Never Let Me Go
29.03.2023 / 21:00
Date: 29 March 2023 - 30 March 2023 Venue: Blues Alley
Blues Alley will present Martina Barta & Her Trio in the concert Never Let Me Go on March 29 (Sets at 7 pm and 9 pm). The group includes Martina Barta - voice, Tommaso Perazzo - piano, Rafael Enciso -… more ►
Exhibition: My Wife's Life with Plastic
28.03.2023 / 20:00
Date: 28 March 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will open the exhibition My Wife’s Life with Plastic by artist Michal Cihlář on March 28, 2023, at 6 pm. The exhibition will feature photographs of beautiful works… more ►
Easter Workshop and Egg Hunt
25.03.2023 / 11:00
Date: 25 March 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to celebrate the coming of Easter through Czech and American traditions on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Register your little ones for an… more ►
Youth Choir: Cancioneta Praga
22.03.2023 / 19:00
Date: 22 February 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the Czech choir Cancioneta Praga, led by choirmaster Lukáš Jindřich, for a special concert on February 22, 2023, at 6 pm. more ►
DCEFF Screening: Wilder Than Wilderness
21.03.2023 / 19:00
Date: 21 March 2023 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, as part of the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital, will screen Wilder than Wilderness (Planeta Česko) on March 21, at 6 pm. Join us as we uncover the… more ►
Dinner & Movie: A Report on the Party and Guests
08.03.2023 / 21:00
Date: 08 March 2023 Venue: Avalon Theatre
As part of the centennial celebrations at the Avalon Theatre, the Czech Embassy brings a special program that will include dinner and a movie to the majestic theatre. The program features delicious Czech… more ►
Benefit Concert: Petr Janda
01.03.2023 / 19:00
Date: 01 March 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences (SVU-DC) is organizing a benefit concert to support its activities in the Greater Washington DC area. The concert will feature legendary Czech rock musician,… more ►
Concert: Czech National Symphony Orchestra
12.02.2023 / 14:00
Date: 12 February 2023 Venue: Center for the Arts - George Mason University
The Czech National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Steven Mercurio, will perform at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University on February 12, at 2 pm. more ►
Lecture: The Czernins on Journeys by Fulbright Scholar Eva Chodějovská
25.01.2023 / 19:00
Date: 25 January 2023 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to the lecture The Czernins on Journeys: Benefits of 17th-Century Travel to the Cultural Heritage of the Czech Republic, with Fulbright Visiting Scholar Eva… more ►
Film: Buko
11.01.2023 / 21:00
Date: 11 January 2023 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre, in collaboration with the Czech Embassy, presents the film Buko on January 11, 2023, at 8 pm, for one night only! more ►
Rudy Linka - One Man Show
12.12.2022 / 19:30
Date: 12 December 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to "One Man Show - Between the Lines," featuring world-renowned guitarist Rudy Linka on December 12, 2022, at 6:30 pm. more ►
Film: Ordinary Failures
04.12.2022 / 18:30
Date: 04 December 2022 Venue: AFI Silver Theatre
The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center will present the Czech film ORDINARY FAILURES (BĚŽNÁ SELHÁNÍ) as part of the AFI European Union Film Showcase, with the North American premiere on December 4, at… more ►
The Embassy Series: Serafin Ensemble
22.11.2022 / 20:00
Date: 22 November 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy Series will present a special concert by the Serafin Ensemble to commemorate the Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on November 22, 2022, at 7 pm. The… more ►
Dance for Freedom
10.11.2022 / 19:30
Date: 10 November 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
International Club DC presents Dance for Freedom, featuring the band Orchester Prazevica, at the Czech Embassy on November 10, 2022, at 6:30 pm. Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet of Czech cuisine, a swing… more ►
Film: Bird Atlas (Atlas Ptáků)
09.11.2022 / 21:00
Date: 09 November 2022 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre, in collaboration with the Czech Embassy, presents the film Bird Atlas (Atlas Ptáků) on November 9, 2022, at 8 pm, for one night only! The film centers on an ageing proprietor of a… more ►
Czech Christmas Market
05.11.2022 / 10:30
Date: 05 November 2022 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 5, 2022, from 9:30 am to 6 pm. We look forward to bringing you the magic of the… more ►
Seminar: On the Road - Migration in the 21st Century
14.10.2022 / 11:45
Date: 14 October 2022 Venue: Elliott School Auditorium 113
The European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) Washington, DC, presents the seminar On the Road - Migration in the 21st Century at George Washington University's Elliott School of… more ►
Concert Performance: On the Road to Arivaca
13.10.2022 / 21:00
Date: 13 October 2022 Venue: Hammer Auditorium - Flagg Building
The European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) Washington, DC, invites you to the concert performance of On the Road to Arivaca on October 13, 2022, beginning at 7:00 pm, in the Hammer… more ►
KC Millennium Stage: Piano Concert: Tomáš Kačo - Stronger than Yesterday
06.10.2022 / 20:00
Date: 06 October 2022 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
The Czech Republic marks its presidency of the Council of the European Union highlighting one of the top talents on the Czech and International music scene - Tomáš Kačo. The pianist, composer, and singer… more ►
Kids Euro Fest Film: Even Mice Belong in Heaven
03.10.2022 / 20:00
Date: 03 October 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
As part of the Kids Euro Festival 2022, the Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the screening of the film Even Mice Belong in Heaven on October 3, 2022, at 6 pm. The film is in the English language. In… more ►
Czech Embassy Bike Challenge
28.09.2022 / 02:00
Date: 28 September 2022 - 29 October 2022
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to its third annual Czech Embassy Bike Challenge to celebrate the upcoming Czech Independence Day. Cycle anytime during the challenge period from September 28… more ►
Mountaineering Day
24.09.2022 / 12:00
Date: 24 September 2022 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
The European Union National Institutes of Culture in Washington, DC (EUNIC DC), presents Mountaineering Day at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on September 24, 2022, from 10 am to 2 pm. more ►
Online Talk: Poet/Novelist Marek Toman
22.09.2022 / 17:00
Date: 22 September 2022 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with Classrooms without Borders, invites you to an online discussion with novelist, poet and translator Marek Toman on September 22, 2022, from 3-4:30 pm… more ►
Fitness Challenge
21.09.2022 / 19:30
Date: 21 September 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czech Embassy's main hall will turn into a training facility with DC’s leading personal trainer, coach, and fitness specialist, Tomas Trnka, on September 21, at 5:30 pm. Beginners & fitness… more ►
Book Talk: The Investigator - Demons of the Balkan War
19.09.2022 / 20:00
Date: 19 September 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
Retired Czech Commissioner Vladimír Dzuro presents his book The Investigator - Demons of the Balkan War at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on September 19, at 6 pm. The book is a fascinating story of the… more ►
Children's Theatre: Mime Duo
17.09.2022 / 13:00
Date: 17 September 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
Mime duo Petr Liška and Michal Hecht will perform the children’s theatrical performance “Talking Without Words,” an engaging, interactive presentation of stage movement and non-verbal… more ►
Book Talk: Recovering Face & Politics of Joking
16.09.2022 / 20:00
Date: 16 September 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host a talk on two books, Recovering Face and The Politics of Joking, with author and esteemed cultural anthropologist Dr. Jana Kopelent-Rehak at the Czech Embassy on… more ►
Film: The Last Race
14.09.2022 / 22:00
Date: 14 September 2022 - 15 September 2022 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre, in collaboration with the Czech Embassy, presents the film The Last Race (Poslední závod) on September 14, 2022, at 8 pm, for one night only! The drama recounts the true story of Czech… more ►
Festival Launch: Film and Beer Night!
06.09.2022 / 20:00
Date: 06 September 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will launch the Mutual Inspirations Festival, highlighting actors / writers Jan Werich and Jiří Voskovec, with a film and beer night featuring the duo’s slapstick… more ►
Exhibition Opening: Indian Summer by Papia Ghoshal
10.08.2022 / 22:00
Date: 10 August 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will present the exhibition Indian Summer, a selection of works by artist Papia Ghoshal, on August 10, 2022, at 6 pm. Through her work the artist challenges norms to… more ►
Closing Gallery Talk with Artist Josef Achrer
07.08.2022 / 17:00
Date: 07 August 2022 Venue: AU Museum at the Katzen Arts Center
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to a closing Gallery Talk with Czech artist Josef Achrer of his US debut exhibition The Quest for Tranquil Space: Paintings and Photograms at the American… more ►
Film: Occupation (Okupace)
04.08.2022 / 20:00
Date: 04 August 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the film Occupation (Okupace), a dark comedy starring Antonie Forman, granddaughter of the late Oscar-winning director Miloš Forman, on August 4, 2022, at 6 pm.… more ►
Ibero-American Film Showcase 2022: Stories of Resilience and Overcoming
19.07.2022 / 20:00
Date: 19 July 2022 - 21 July 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czech Embassy will feature films from the Ibero-American Film Showcase 2022: Stories of Resilience & Overcoming. Through the screenings in partnership with the Ibero-American Cultural Attachés… more ►
Film Screening: Havel
13.07.2022 / 22:00
Date: 13 July 2022 - 14 July 2022 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre, in collaboration with the Czech Embassy, presents the film Havel, a drama inspired by the life and personal development of Václav Havel, prominent Czech playwright, dissident, and… more ►
Dog Days of Summer - Introducing Czech Shepherds
01.07.2022 / 20:00
Date: 01 June 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to the Dog Days of Summer with speaker and trainer Marie Donahue of Rodina Straze on June 1, 2022, at 6 pm. Donahue will share her knowledge about working with… more ►
Czech Children's Choir Campanella
24.06.2022 / 20:00
Date: 24 June 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the Czech children’s choir Campanella on June 24, 2022, at 6 pm. The choir will perform a selection of folk songs from around the world, such as Prší, prší… more ►
Workshop and Recital: Repercussion of the Lidice Tragedy in Art
12.06.2022 / 19:30
Date: 12 June 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
Cellist Štěpán Filípek and pianist Katelyn Bouska present the workshop Repercussion of the Lidice Tragedy in Art as part of the Lidice 80 project, followed by a recital at Embassy of the Czech Republic on… more ►
Gallery Talk: Josef Achrer
12.06.2022 / 16:00
Date: 12 June 2022 Venue: AU Museum at the Katzen Arts Center
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to the U.S. debut of Czech artist Josef Achrer’s exhibition The Quest for Tranquil Space: Paintings and Photograms at the American University Museum at… more ►
Masaryk Diplomatic Program: Student Presentations
24.05.2022 / 20:00
Date: 24 May 2022 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to a special presentation by students on their research on May 24, 2022, at 6 pm, as part of the Masaryk Diplomatic Program. Students from across the United… more ►
EU Open House at the Czech Embassy
14.05.2022 / 12:00
Date: 14 May 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
Visit the Czech Embassy’s open house, a part of the larger EU Open House in Washington, DC, on May 14, 2022, from 10 am to 4 pm! Swing into the 30s with a live jazz band, lindy hop dancers, and… more ►
Film: Occupation
11.05.2022 / 22:00
Date: 11 May 2022 - 12 May 2022 Venue: Avalon Theatre
Screening Canceled - The Avalon Theatre, in collaboration with the Czech Embassy, presents the film Occupation (Okupace), a dark comedy starring Antonie Forman, granddaughter of the late Oscar-winning… more ►
Echoes of EKOFILM: Chickens, the Virus and Us
28.04.2022 / 20:00
Date: 28 April 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the screening of the documentary Chickens, the Virus and Us (Slepice, virus a my) on April 28, at 6 pm, as part of the Echoes of EKOFILM festival. more ►
Special Screening: Rebels w/Film Director Filip Renč
24.04.2022 / 20:00
Date: 24 April 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to a special screening of the musical film Rebels (Rebelové), on April 24, 2022, at 6 pm, with Czech director Filip Renč. more ►
Czech Embassy Series: Coffee Talk with Daniel Kolsky
06.04.2022 / 17:00
Date: 06 April 2022 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with Classrooms without Borders, invites you to the online discussion Coffee Talk, featuring architect, entrepreneur, and human rights activist Daniel… more ►
Czech Youth Choir Permoník
30.03.2022 / 20:30
Date: 30 March 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the Czech youth choir Permoník on March 30, 2022, at 6:30 pm. The mixed-youth choir, comprised of approximately 45 students around the age of 16, will perform… more ►
America through the Eyes of Czech Foreign Correspondents
22.03.2022 / 19:00
Date: 22 March 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents America through the Eyes of Czech Foreign Correspondents on March 22, 2022, at 6 pm. Special guests include Czech TV correspondent David Mirejovksy and Czech… more ►
Celebration of Hope
09.03.2022 / 07:30
Date: 09 March 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with Congregation Beth El, invites you to a Celebration of Hope, where Ambassador Hynek Kmoníček will officially accept a dedication of Torah mantles for… more ►
Online Film Screening: Zborov
06.03.2022 / 01:00
Date: 06 March 2022 - 09 March 2022 Venue: Online
In commemoration of the birth anniversary of Czechoslovak founding father Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will present the online screening of the film Zborov, available for free… more ►
Inside the FBI - Czech Perspective
04.03.2022 / 19:00
Date: 04 March 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents Inside the FBI Academy – Czech Perspective with guest speaker Col. Petr Vogt on March 4, 2022, at 6 pm. Col. Vogt is currently participating in an exchange… more ►
Stories from the Middle East with Journalist Jakub Szántó
23.02.2022 / 16:00
Date: 23 February 2022 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with Classrooms without Borders, invites you to the online talk Stories from the Middle East with Czech journalist Jakub Szántó, who spent years covering… more ►
FILM: Loves of a Blonde
16.02.2022 / 21:00
Date: 16 February 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the birth of Oscar-winning director Miloš Forman, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will screen one of his beloved early works - Loves of a Blonde, on February 16,… more ►
Olympic Match: Cheer on Czechia
12.02.2022 / 09:00
Date: 12 February 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czech Embassy will host the most anticipated hockey match of the 2022 Olympic Games, the Czech Republic versus the Russian Olympic Committee, on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 8 am. more ►
Music Concert: Harafica
09.02.2022 / 19:00
Date: 09 February 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to a concert of the talented Moravian cimbalom band HARAFICA on February 9, 2022, at 6 pm. The beautiful harmonies and upbeat rhythms of this eight-member band… more ►
An Evening with Czech Fulbright Scholars
03.02.2022 / 19:00
Date: 03 February 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents a special Czech Fulbright Night with scholars Eva Janská, Martin Jirušek, and Jiří Pánek, who will each give a 10-minute presentation on their research, followed… more ►
Online conversation w/playwright Hadar Galron
16.12.2021 / 16:30
Date: 16 December 2021 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with Classrooms Without Borders, invites you to join us online for a conversation with Hadar Galron on December 16, 2021, at 3:30 pm EST. Hadar will talk… more ►
AFI EU Film Showcase: Shadow Country
15.12.2021 / 19:45
Date: 15 December 2021 Venue: AFI Silver Theatre
The AFI EU Film Showcase will feature the film Shadow Country (Krajina ve stínu) by Czech director Bohdan Sláma on December 15, at 6:45 pm and December 18, at 2 pm. Meticulously researched, Bohdan Sláma's… more ►
Piano Concert: Tomáš Víšek
15.12.2021 / 07:00
Date: 15 December 2021 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will present a special concert featuring Czech pianist Tomáš Víšek performing the works of composers Dvořák, Martinů, and Ježek on December 15, 2021, at 6 pm. more ►
AFI EU Film Showcase: Zátopek
12.12.2021 / 14:00
Date: 12 December 2021 Venue: AFI Silver Theatre
Runner Emil Zátopek was a record-breaking Olympic champion. Delve into the life of this extraordinary athlete in director David Ondříček’s film Zátopek screening at the AFI Silver Theatre on December… more ►
Lecture: The Untold Story Behind the First Face Transplant in the US
17.11.2021 / 07:00
Date: 17 November 2021 Venue: Czech Embassy
A pioneer in his field, Dr. Pomahač’s team performed the first face transplant procedure in the United States. Learn more about this feat! Join us for a fascinating look into an extraordinary… more ►
Theatrical Performance: Pankrác ’45
10.11.2021 / 01:00
Date: 11 November 2021 Venue: Atlas Performing Arts Center
ExPats Theatre presents the performance Pankrác ’45 by Czech playwright Martina Kinská as part of a special "Czech night" at the Atlas Performing Arts Center on November 11, 2021, at 7:30 pm. more ►
Czech Christmas Market
06.11.2021 / 10:30
Date: 06 November 2021 Venue: Czech Embassy
Tis the season to be jolly! The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to its annual Czech Christmas Market on November 6, 2021, from 9:30 am to 6 pm. This year, we look forward to bringing you the… more ►
Kids Euro Fest Film: Princess Cursed in Time
21.10.2021 / 20:15
Date: 21 October 2021 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czech Embassy presents the new fantasy fairy tale Princess Cursed in Time (Princezna zkletá v čase) as part of the Kids Euro Festival on October 21, 2021, at 6:15 pm. more ►
Online Talk: Explore the JCC Prague w/director Pavlína Šulcová
21.10.2021 / 17:30
Date: 21 October 2021 Venue: Online
Classrooms Without Borders, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, invites you to join us online for a talk with Pavlína Šulcová, director of the JCC Prague on October 21, 2021, at 4:30… more ►
SPORTSDIP Series: Women and Sports - Overcoming Adversity
19.10.2021 / 12:00
Date: 19 October 2021 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in partnership with the Czech Olympic Committee presents Women and Sports: Overcoming Adversity, the fifth webinar in the six-part series SPORTSDIP, online October 19,… more ►
Piano Recital: David Kalhous
18.10.2021 / 20:00
Date: 18 October 2021 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to a classical recital, featuring internationally recognized pianist David Kalhous, on October 18, 2021, at 6 pm. Kalhous will perform a program including:… more ►
Workout of the Day w/Tomas Trnka
13.10.2021 / 19:30
Date: 13 October 2021 Venue: Czech Embassy
Join us for the powerful Work Out of the Day (WOD) with personal trainer Tomas Trnka! Get motivated and make a positive impact on your life. more ►
Talk: The Transatlantic Battlefront ofVoskovec and Werich
28.09.2021 / 20:00
Date: 28 September 2022 Venue: Czech Embassy
As part of the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2022, expert sound archivist Filip Šír from the National Museum in Prague will give the talk The Transatlantic Battlefront of Voskovec and Werich, with radio… more ►
Czech Embassy Bike Challenge
28.09.2021 / 02:00
Date: 28 September 2021 - 29 October 2021 Venue: Throughout the United States
The annual Czech Embassy Bike Challenge lets you bike anywhere in the US to participate from September 28 - October 28! more ►
SPORTSDIP Series: Law as a Tool of Sports Diplomacy
23.09.2021 / 12:00
Date: 23 September 2021 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in partnership with the Czech Olympic Committee, presents Law as a Tool of Sports Diplomacy, the fourth webinar in the six-part series SPORTSDIP, online on Thursday,… more ►
Online Talk and Music: Light of Understanding w/Peter Gyori
20.09.2021 / 22:52
Date: 30 September 2021 Venue: Online
Classrooms Without Borders, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, invites you to join us online for a talk with musician/composer Peter Gyori and founder of the project Light of… more ►
Czech Embassy's Olympic Village
18.09.2021 / 12:00
Date: 18 September 2021 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czech Embassy will host its Olympic Village on Saturday, September 18, 2021, from 10 am – 2 pm. Share the excitement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with us by learning about the Czech Olympic Team… more ►
Czech Ice Hockey Heritage Night
14.09.2021 / 21:00
Date: 14 September 2021 Venue: Czech Embassy
Come celebrate the Czech Republic, ice hockey, and one of the most defining moments of modern Czech history: the victory at the 1998 Winter Olympic Games’ Ice Hockey Tournament. Enjoy the acclaimed… more ►
Film: Cutting It Short
09.09.2021 / 21:45
Date: 09 September 2021 Venue: Czech Embassy
In commemoration of the first anniversary of the passing of legendary Czech director Jiří Menzel, the Czech Embassy will screen outside the classic comedy Cutting It Short (Postřižiny) on Thursday,… more ►
Book Talk: The Life Odyssey of Harvard's First Czech Law Graduate
09.09.2021 / 12:00
Date: 09 September 2021 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host an online book talk on Law and Sport: My Passions: The Life Odyssey of Harvard's First Czech Law Graduate with author and esteemed attorney Gerhardt Bubník on… more ►
Festival Launch & Film: Věra 68
02.09.2021 / 21:45
Date: 02 September 2021 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will launch the Mutual Inspirations Festival with the screening of documentary director Olga Sommerová's "Věra 68" on September 2, 2021, at 7:45 pm, on the big screen… more ►
Connecting Czechs: The Czech Community and Czech-American Relations
24.06.2021 / 12:00
Date: 24 June 2021 Venue: Online
The Czech Embassy presents the online discussion Connecting Czechs: The Importance of the Czech Community for Czech-American Relations with Deputy Chief of Mission Zdeněk Beránek, on June 24, from 10-11 am… more ►
Ride for Gambia
03.06.2021 / 19:30
Date: 03 June 2021 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
Celebrate World Bike Day by joining the Ride for Gambia in a symbolic bike journey from the Czech Republic to Gambia that will start on June 3, 2021, at 5:30 pm EDT, at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in… more ►
SPORTSDIP: Major Sporting Events - Bidding, Politics and Controversies
02.06.2021 / 12:00
Date: 02 June 2021 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in partnership with the Czech Olympic Committee presents Major Sporting Events - Bidding, Politics, and Controversies, the third webinar in the six-part series SPORTSDIP,… more ►
Book Talk: When Time Stopped
01.06.2021 / 18:30
Date: 01 June 2021 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to join us online for a book talk with author Ariana Neumann, who will discuss her book "When Time Stopped" with Dr. Josh Andy in partnership with the Czech… more ►
Screening: A Night at Karlstein
20.05.2021 / 22:15
Date: 20 May 2021 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to an evening under the stars watching "A Night at Karlstein" (Noc na Karlštejně) on May 20, 2021, at 8:15 pm, as part of the celebrations surrounding the… more ►
Knights & Glory: Celebrating King Charles IV
13.05.2021 / 19:15
Date: 13 May 2021 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
In tribute to the birth anniversary of King Charles IV, Period Productions’ Fight School brings a fencing bout to the Czech Embassy! more ►
Outside with the EU: Fungi Fanatics
11.05.2021 / 00:17
Date: 09 May 2021 - 31 May 2021 Venue: Online
Did you know? Czechs love mushrooming. Through the end of May, get outside and try out activities enjoyed by Europeans, featured in podcasts at www.outsidewitheu.org. Consisting of interviews with… more ►
Europe House Live
09.05.2021 / 02:00
Date: 09 May 2021 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will feature Václav Havelka, frontman of the Czech band Please the Trees, coming to you live from his home in the Czech Republic as part of Europe House Live on May 9,… more ►
EU Treks Scavenger Hunt
09.05.2021 / 02:00
Date: 09 May 2021 - 31 May 2021 Venue: Washington, DC
EU Treks Scavenger Hunt: Celebrate Europe outside by exploring Washington, DC, anytime from May 9 to May 31! Follow the maps to find European cultural sites, from statues to parks to exhibits. more ►
SPORTSDIP Series: Sport as a Tool for Development
04.05.2021 / 12:00
Date: 04 May 2021 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in partnership with the Czech Olympic Committee presents Sport as a Tool for Development, the second webinar in the six-part series SPORTSDIP, online Tuesday, May 4, at 10… more ►
SPORTSDIP Series: Sport as a Tool for Public Diplomacy
30.03.2021 / 12:00
Date: 30 March 2021 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in partnership with the Czech Olympic Committee presents the new six-part series SPORTSDIP, premiering online on March 30, 2021, at 10 am EDT, bringing together sports and… more ►
Czech Easter Market
01.03.2021 / 01:00
Date: 01 March 2021 - 31 March 2021 Venue: Online
Just in time for spring, the Embassy of the Czech Republic presents a virtual Czech Easter Market during the month of March. more ►
Webinar - Connecting Czechs: Personal Cybersecurity
24.02.2021 / 11:00
Date: 24 February 2021 Venue: Online
The Czech Embassy presents the webinar Connecting Czechs: Personal Cybersecurity on February 24, from 10-11 am EST. How can you best protect yourself and your organization in the rapidly growing online… more ►
Film and Discussion w/Naomi Patz - The Last Cyclist
28.01.2021 / 15:00
Date: 28 January 2021 Venue: Online
The Czech Embassy presents the film "The Last Cyclist" and a discussion with writer Naomi Patz to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day. more ►
Webinar - Connecting Czechs: Mastering Digital Events
27.01.2021 / 11:00
Date: 27 January 2021 Venue: Online
The Czech Embassy presents the webinar Connecting Czechs: Mastering Digital Events on January 27, from 10-11 am EST. more ►
Webinar: Connecting Czechs - czech.global
14.12.2020 / 11:00
Date: 14 December 2020 Venue: Online
Join the Czech Embassy's webinar to learn about and discuss czech.global and meet with your fellow compatriots. Platform czech.global, presented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to connect all… more ►
Panel Discussion: Radio Free Europe at 70 - Its Importance Then and Now
09.12.2020 / 11:00
Date: 09 December 2020 Venue: Online Event
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), presents the online discussion Radio Free Europe at 70: Its Importance Then and Now with former RFE/RL… more ►
Winternational
07.12.2020 / 01:00
Venue: Online
Artisans from the Czech Republic are part of this year's Winternational! Browse Bohemian crystal products made with renowned craftsmanship, thanks to centuries of perfected traditions, in the Ronald Reagan… more ►
Czech and Slovak Freedom Lecture
18.11.2020 / 13:30
Date: 18 November 2020 Venue: Online
On Nov. 18, from 12:30-1:30 pm, the annual Czech and Slovak Freedom Lecture will take place online, featuring Dr. Tomáš Cihlář, an internationally-recognized Czech biochemist and a senior scientist with… more ►
Czech Christmas Market Online
11.11.2020 / 01:00
Date: 10 November 2020 - 10 December 2020 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington, DC, will not hold its annual Christmas Market this year and, instead, invites all to browse online selections of our holiday partners to bring the spirit of… more ►
POSTPONED - Piano Recital: David Kalhous
23.10.2020 / 02:00
Date: 22 October 2020 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the recital of David Kalhous, scheduled for October 22, 2020, at the Embassy of the Czech Republic, has been postponed. Thank you so much for your interest in… more ►
Czech Classic Cartoons
22.10.2020 / 14:00
Date: 22 October 2020 - 28 October 2020 Venue: Online
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will present, in connection to the V4 Film Series, a selection of Czech classic cartoons curated by the Czech National Film Archive on view online until October 28, 2020.… more ►
Kids Euro Festival: Recycled Butterflies Workshop
17.10.2020 / 11:00
Date: 17 October 2020 - 29 November 2020 Venue: Online!
In line with the EU theme of environmental sustainability, the Embassy of the Czech Republic presents a virtual workshop with the acclaimed artist Veronika Richterova who creates much of her art from old… more ►
V4 Film Series 2020
15.10.2020 / 02:00
Date: 15 October 2020 - 28 October 2020 Venue: Online
The V4 Film Festival runs online from October 15-28 and will feature contemporary cinematic gems including Corpus Christi (Poland), Havel (Czech Republic), Bet on Revenge (Hungary) and Amnesty (Slovakia). more ►
Fashion in the Garden - Bold Looks
29.09.2020 / 02:00
Date: 29 September 2020 - 15 October 2020 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with Diplomacy and Fashion, will hold Fashion in the Garden – BOLD LOOKS, a collection of environmentally sustainable, couture clothing by Czech… more ►
Czech Embassy Bike Challenge
28.09.2020 / 02:00
Date: 28 September 2020 - 29 October 2020 Venue: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites everyone to join its first annual Czech Embassy Bike Challenge during the race period between September 28 – October 28, 2020. more ►
Prague Spring 2020 on-line concerts
,14.05.2020 / 19:21 | Aktualizováno: 17.09.2020 / 23:02
The 75th Prague Spring Festival is going on now until June 4, 2020, online. Delve into an array of classical performances that are available free to the public. more ►
HomeWithEU: Experience European Culture without Leaving Home
09.05.2020 / 12:00
Date: 09 May 2020 Venue: ONLINE
This May 9th, join us for HomeWithEU—a tour of European culture where you can discover new cuisine, music, film and more—all without leaving your house! more ►
Czech That Film Festival: Stay-at-Home Edition
27.04.2020 / 18:00
Date: 04 May 2020 - 08 June 2020 Venue: ONLINE
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to the launch of the stay-at-home edition of the Czech That Film Festival starting April 27, 2020 and running until June 7, 2020. Each week, a different film… more ►
Canceled - Czech That Film Festival
01.04.2020 / 22:00
Date: 01 April 2020 - 02 April 2020 Venue: Avalon Theatre
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED: The Czech That Film Festival, traveling to nearly 20 major cities in North America, hits Washington on April 1-2, 2020, with award-winning film director Jiří Mádl in person,… more ►
Canceled - Easter Workshop and Egg Hunt
28.03.2020 / 12:00
Date: 28 March 2020 Venue: Czech Embassy
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED! The Embassy of the Czech Republic will celebrate the coming of Easter through Czech and American traditions on Saturday, March 28, 2020, from 11 am to 2 pm. Register your… more ►
Canceled - Concert: Brahms & Dvořák Chamber Music
26.03.2020 / 20:30
Date: 26 March 2020 Venue: Czech Embassy
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED! - Embassy Series will present the Members of the "President's Own Marine Band and Chamber Group," performing a selection of Brahms and Dvořák Chamber Music at the Embassy of… more ►
Canceled - National Treasure: The Art of Joža Uprka
19.03.2020 / 19:00
Date: 19 March 2020 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED! The Embassy of the Czech Republic will open the exhibition "National Treasure: The Art of Joža Uprka" from the George T. Drost Collection on March 19, 2020, at 6 pm. The… more ►
Canceled - Book Presentation: Bohemian Stories w/author Renáta Fučíková
05.03.2020 / 19:00
Date: 05 March 2020 Venue: Czech Embassy
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED! Author Renáta Fučíková will discuss her book Bohemian Stories, an illustrated history of Czechs in the United States, on March 5, 2020, at 6 pm. The event commemorates the… more ►
Concert: Michal Hrůza and his band Hrůzy
14.02.2020 / 20:00
Date: 14 February 2020 Venue: Czech Embassy
For Valentine’s Day bring a friend, a loved one, or rock it solo for an unforgettable evening of music with pop singer/songwriter Michal Hrůza and his band Hrůzy for the first time in Washington, DC,… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Women on the Run
12.02.2020 / 21:00
Date: 12 February 2020 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will screen the film "Women on the Run" (Ženy v běhu), a story of a woman's desire to fulfill her late husband's bucket list by running a marathon with her daughters on February 12, 2020… more ►
Film: On Her Shoulders
11.02.2020 / 18:00
Date: 11 February 2020 Venue: Middle East Institute
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, Middle East Institute and the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States present the documentary "On Her Shoulders" on February 11, 2020, at 5:00… more ►
Book Launch and Discussion: When Time Stopped
04.02.2020 / 19:30
Date: 04 February 2020 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with Scribner, presents the book launch and discussion of "When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father’s War and What Remains," with author Ariana… more ►
Classical Guitar Concert: Vladislav Bláha
30.01.2020 / 19:00
Date: 30 January 2020 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will feature Czech classical guitarist Vladislav Bláha on January 30, 2020, at 6 pm. The program will include such works as Janáček’s I am waiting for you (Čekám tě)… more ►
Film and Beer: Journey to the Depths of the Student’s Soul
28.01.2020 / 20:00
Date: 21 January 2020 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will screen the film "Journey to the Depths of the Student’s Soul" (Cesta do hlubin študákovy duše) on January 21, at 7 pm, as part of the ongoing film and beer series. In the film, the… more ►
Exhibit/Presentation: Pilsen: Past and Present
28.01.2020 / 19:00
Date: 28 January 2020 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents Pilsen: Past and Present, featuring the opening of an exhibit by renowned cartoonist Jiří Slíva and a presentation on Pilsen in the company of the Deputy Mayor of… more ►
Swinging to Freedom: Pilsner Jazz Band
27.01.2020 / 19:00
Date: 27 January 2020 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage will present the Pilsner Jazz Band, in collaboration with the City of Pilsen and the Embassy of the Czech Republic, on Jan. 27, 2020, at 6 pm. more ►
AFI EU Film Showcase: The Painted Bird
18.12.2019 / 20:00
Date: 18 December 2019 Venue: DCJCC
The Edlvitch DCJCC will screen Václav Marhoul's harrowing film "The Painted Bird" (Nabarvené ptáče) on December 18, at 7 pm, in connection to the AFI EU Film Showcase. Based on the celebrated novel by… more ►
AFI EU Film Showcase: The Painted Bird
15.12.2019 / 19:00
Date: 15 December 2019 Venue: AFI Silver Theatre
The AFI Silver Theatre presents "The Painted Bird" (Nabarvené ptáče) on December 15, 2019, at 6:05 pm, as part of the AFI EU Film Showcase. Based on the celebrated novel by Jerzy Kosinsky, this staggering… more ►
Lions of Czech Film Series: Bear with Us
11.12.2019 / 20:00
Date: 11 December 2019 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre presents the film "Bear with Us" (Chata na prodej) as part of the ongoing Lions of Czech Film Series. A family decides to sell their lovely cottage, as none of them has visited it for… more ►
Velvet Play & Party
16.11.2019 / 20:00
Date: 16 November 2019 Venue: Dupont Underground
The Alliance for New Music-Theatre, Embassy of the Czech Republic, and Dupont Underground invite you to a Velvet Play & Party on November 16, 2019, at 7 pm. The evening includes a prelude screening of a… more ►
Concert: Spiritual Kvíntet
10.11.2019 / 18:00
Date: 10 November 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the Czech folk group Spiritual Kvíntet on November 10, 2019, at 5 pm. The group performed at demonstrations during the Velvet Revolution as well as for former… more ►
Czech Christmas Market
09.11.2019 / 11:00
Date: 09 November 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites all from near and far to its annual Czech Christmas Market on November 9, 2019, from 10 am to 4 pm. This year, we bring you a newly designed market, more vendors,… more ►
Film Preview/Discussion: Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me?
06.11.2019 / 19:00
Date: 06 November 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
Director Petr Jančárek will present a preview of his new documentary "Havel Speaking, Can You Hear Me?" on November 6, 2019, at 6 pm, followed by a panel discussion with distinguished guests. The film… more ►
Theatre: Protest / Vaněk Unleashed
05.11.2019 / 21:00
Date: 05 November 2019 - 06 November 2019 Venue: Dupont Underground
Alliance for New Music-Theatre will open the double bill of Václav Havel's seminal play Protest and New Music-Theatre's Vaněk Unleashed, on November 5, 2019, at 8 pm, at the Dupont Underground. more ►
Kids Euro Festival: Fairy Tales for Emma
03.11.2019 / 11:00
Date: 03 November 2019 Venue: Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
As part of the Kids Euro Festival, the film "Fairy Tales for Emma" (Pohádky pro Emu) will screen at the Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens on November 3, 2019, at 10 am! Bring your family for this… more ►
Millennium Stage: Puppet Theatre LokVar - Daddy is a Hero
30.10.2019 / 19:00
Date: 30 October 2019 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
The renowned puppet theater company LokVar will present "Daddy is a Hero" on October 30, 2019, at 6 pm, at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. This humorous, immersive story centers on a bond between… more ►
Classical Duo: Marek Švejkar & Lenka Korbelová
21.10.2019 / 20:00
Date: 21 October 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
In a special concert leading up to Czech National Day, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will present the classical duo Marek Švejkar (clarinet) and Lenka Korbelová (piano) on October 21, 2019, at 6 pm.… more ►
Documentary: King Skate
17.10.2019 / 20:00
Date: 17 October 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czech Embassy will screen the documentary King Skate on October 17, 2019, at 6 pm, which garnered the Czech Lion Award for Best Documentary of 2018. Under communist Czechoslovakia, skateboarding was… more ►
Film: Talks with T. G. Masaryk
09.10.2019 / 22:00
Date: 09 October 2019 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will screen the film Talks with T. G. Masaryk (Hovory s TGM) on October 9, 2019, at 8 pm, as part of the Lions of Czech Film Series. The film follows two leading men of the 20th century… more ►
Garage & Tony Ducháček
08.10.2019 / 21:00
Date: 08 October 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
Underground legends of rock GARAGE & Tony Ducháček (Garáž) reunite for a special performance at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on Oct. 8, 2019, at 7 pm. Savor a cold brew while enjoying the riffs of… more ►
Book Talk: The Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968, The Russian Perspective
03.10.2019 / 20:00
Date: 03 October 2019 Venue: EU Delegation
Editor Josef Pazderka will present the book "The Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968, The Russian Perspective," at the Delegation of the European Union on October 3, 2019, at 6 pm. more ►
Theater: Audience
02.10.2019 / 21:00
Date: 02 October 2019 Venue: Divine Theatre - Georgetown
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, the Davis Performing Arts Center joins the Czech Embassy in hosting Kašpar Theater Company's performance of Václav Havel's Audience, directed by… more ►
EUROBEATS Festival - Night 2
28.09.2019 / 20:00
Venue: Union Stage
The EUROBEATS Festival will feature 10 European electronic musicians from 10 countries at Union Stage in Washington, DC, from September 27–28, 2019, from 6 pm to 1:35 am. The festival highlights top… more ►
EUROBEATS Festival - Night 1
27.09.2019 / 23:00
Venue: Union Stage
The EUROBEATS Festival will feature 10 European electronic musicians from 10 countries at Union Stage in Washington, DC, from September 27–28, 2019, from 6 pm to 1:35 am. The festival highlights top… more ►
Documentary: Magic Voice of a Rebel
24.09.2019 / 20:00
Date: 24 September 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will screen veteran filmmaker Olga Sommerova's documentary "Magic Voice of a Rebel" (Magický hlas rebelky) on September 24, at 6 pm. The brilliant career of Marta Kubiśová… more ►
Workshop: Exploring Issues of Oppression through Music, Art, and Literature
23.09.2019 / 16:52
Date: 05 October 2019 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
Creator and director of The Jüdische Kulturbund Project Gail Prensky and Associate Producer Mark Haney will lead a workshop on art and oppression at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on October 5, 2019,… more ►
Book Launch: ABCZ or All You Need to Know about Czechia and the Czechs
19.09.2019 / 20:00
Date: 19 September 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host the US launch of the illustrated book ABCZ or All You Need to Know about Czechia and the Czechs with author Denisa Šedivá on September 19, 2019, at 6 pm. more ►
Film & Beer: Larks on a String
17.09.2019 / 21:00
Date: 17 September 2019 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will screen director Jiří Menzel's "Larks on a String" (Skřivánci na niti) on September 17, 2019, at 7 pm. In the film, a group of middle class citizens are sent to work at an industrial… more ►
Happy Hour: Barks and Beer
14.09.2019 / 20:00
Date: 14 September 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czech Embassy and City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties are partnering to hold a Happy Hour: Barks & Beer with the opportunity to adopt local dogs and cats at the Czech Embassy on September 14, 2019, from 4… more ►
Festival Launch: The Velvet Effect
12.09.2019 / 20:00
Date: 12 September 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czech Embassy will launch the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2019 – Marta Kubišová with the opening of the exhibition "The Velvet Effect" followed by a concert of Kubišová most renowned work… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: The Hastrman
14.08.2019 / 22:00
Date: 14 August 2019 - 15 August 2019 Venue: Avalon Theatre
As part of the Lions of Czech Film Series, the Avalon Theatre will feature "The Hastrman" (Hastrman) on August 14, at 8 pm. The film follows a mysterious nobleman who returns to his deteriorating ancestral… more ►
Film & Beer Series: Capricious Summer
16.07.2019 / 21:00
Date: 16 July 2019 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will screen the classic comedy "Capricious Summer" (Rozmarné léto) on July 16, 2019, at 7 pm, as part of the ongoing Film and Beer Series. more ►
Concert: Vladimír Merta
26.06.2019 / 20:00
Date: 26 June 2019 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents Czech folk singer-songwriter Vladimír Merta on June 26, 2019, at 6 pm. The guitarist has authored over 1,200 songs, with 17 LP/CDs. The Czech Academy of Music… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Dukla 61
12.06.2019 / 22:00
Date: 12 June 2019 - 13 June 2019 Venue: Avalon Theatre
In this gripping drama based on true events, college student Petr brings home his pregnant girlfriend Jana, deciding to abandon his studies and become a miner like his father. more ►
Millenium Stage: Hellwana in the USA
02.06.2019 / 20:00
Date: 02 June 2019 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Hellwana is Czech singer and rapper, influenced by grime, neosoul and R'n'B. In her lyrics, she talks about body positivity and advocates for young women. more ►
Film: The Teacher
22.05.2019 / 22:00
Date: 22 May 2019 - 23 May 2019 Venue: Avalon Theatre
Director Jan Hřebejk makes a guest appearance at the Avalon Theatre to screen his film "The Teacher" (Učitelka). The film centers on a teacher who manipulates her pupils' parents to get what she wants in… more ►
WJFF: Toman
21.05.2019 / 21:45
Date: 21 May 2019 - 22 May 2019 Venue: Bethesda Row Cinema
The Washington Jewish Film Festival will screen "Toman" on May 21, at 7:50 pm, at the Bethesda Row Cinema. more ►
WJFF: Toman
19.05.2019 / 21:15
Date: 19 May 2019 Venue: AFI Silver Theatre
The Washington Jewish Film Festival will screen "Toman" on May 19, at 7:15 pm, at the AFI Silver Theater. Toman, an unscrupulous careerist and an unsavory politician, blackmails, exploits, and intimidated… more ►
Millennium Stage: Vladivojna La Chia
13.05.2019 / 20:00
Date: 13 May 2019 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Singer/songwriter Vladivojna La Chia is deeply rooted as an unpredictable chameleon consistently surprising her fans with her colorful and unrestrained musical style. She is accompanied by musicians… more ►
EU Open House
11.05.2019 / 12:00
Date: 11 May 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
Come to the Czech Embassy on Saturday, May 11, from 10 am-4 pm, for a day of fun with family and friends! more ►
Concert: Czech Boys' Choir Boni Pueri
08.05.2019 / 21:30
Date: 08 May 2019 Venue: Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the concert of the Czech boys' choir Boni Pueri at the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center on May 8, 2019, at 7:30 pm. The program includes Czech and Slovak… more ►
Beneš and Beyond
01.05.2019 / 20:00
Date: 01 May 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in collaboration with the National Museum of the Czech Republic invites you to the reception Beneš and Beyond, honoring the memory of the late Czechoslovak President… more ►
Film Festival: Czech That Film
10.04.2019 / 22:00
Date: 10 April 2019 - 12 April 2019 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Czech That Film Festival hits Washington on April 10-11, 2019, with award-winning film director Radim Špaček in person, films highlighting the best in Czech cinema, and a reception featuring delicious… more ►
Easter Workshop and Egg Hunt
06.04.2019 / 13:00
Date: 06 April 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to celebrate the coming of Easter through Czech and American traditions on Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Register your little ones for an… more ►
Concert: Lobkowicz Trio
26.03.2019 / 20:30
Date: 26 March 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy Series will feature the Lobkowicz Trio at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on March 26, at 7:30 pm. This internationally acclaimed trio, comprised of Lukáš Klánský (piano), Jan Mráček (violin)… more ►
Breaking the Mold - Women, Science, and the Silver Screen
20.03.2019 / 18:30
Date: 20 March 2019 Venue: EU Delegation
Marie Dvořáková's film "Who's Who in Mycology" won the Student Academy Award for narrative fiction—but its impact went far beyond that. Inspired by the Czech Republic's respected history in… more ►
Film & Beer Series: Seclusion Near a Forest
19.03.2019 / 20:00
Date: 19 March 2019 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will screen director Jiří Menzel's comedy "Seclusion Near a Forest" on March 19, at 7 pm. In the film, an ordinary Prague family yearns to have a house in the countryside. They make a deal… more ►
Millennium Stage Concert: Jan Čmejla
17.03.2019 / 19:00
Date: 17 March 2019 Venue: KC Terrace Theatre
The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage presents fifteen-year-old Czech pianist Jan Čmejla, a young virtuoso who has won some of the most acclaimed piano competitions in the world, on March 17, 2019, at 6 pm,… more ►
Theatre Reading: Adam The Creator
14.03.2019 / 19:00
Date: 14 March 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
Theatre artists Pete Danelski and Megan Diehl will present a reading of Adam The Creator by Karel and Josef Čapek at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on March 14, 2019, at 6 pm. more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Jan Palach
13.02.2019 / 21:00
Date: 13 February 2016 - 13 February 2019 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will screen the film Jan Palach on February 13, 2019, at 8 pm. This biopic describes the last months of Palach’s life, describing his path from an affectionate son, devoted friend… more ►
Millennium Stage: My Home - Tomáš Kačo
11.02.2019 / 19:00
Date: 11 February 2019 Venue: Millennium Stage
Pianist, composer and singer Tomáš Kačo presents a selection of his original works from his new album MY HOME, inspired by his Gypsy roots, Czech heritage, and classical training on February 11, 2019, at 6… more ►
Documentary: The Deminer
30.01.2019 / 18:30
Date: 31 January 2019 Venue: Elliott School Auditorium 113
The Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies, the Embassy of the Czech Republic, and the Kurdistan Regional Government present the documentary film THE DEMINER on January 31, 2019, at 5:30 pm.… more ►
Lecture: Contending with the Holocaust in Central Europe
29.01.2019 / 19:00
Date: 29 January 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
Michael Kraus, Dirks Professor of Political Science at Middlebury College, will give the lecture "Contending with the Holocaust in Central Europe" at the Czech Embassy on January 29, 2019, at 6 pm. In his… more ►
Exhibition: Jiří Kolář (1914–2002): Forms of Visual Poetry
26.01.2019 / 19:00
Date: 26 January 2019 - 17 March 2019 Venue: AU Museum
The American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center will open the exhibition "Jiří Kolář (1914–2002): Forms of Visual Poetry," from the Collection of Museum Kampa, Prague, on January 26, at 6 pm… more ►
Exhibition Opening & Talk: A Far Cry
24.01.2019 / 19:00
Date: 24 January 2019 Venue: Czech Embassy
Czech visual artist Roman Kameš will present the talk and exhibition opening "A Far Cry," paintings inspired by his time spent in the mountains of Ladakh – the western Himalayas, at the Embassy of… more ►
Millennium Stage: Spirit of the Guitar with Lukáš Sommer
16.01.2019 / 19:00
Date: 16 January 2019 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Czech musician and composer Lukáš Sommer will perform the concert "Spirit of the Guitar" on January 16, 2019, at 6 pm. Each concert originates as a time-lapse documentary. Each song has a specific story of… more ►
Film & Beer Series: My Sweet Little Village
15.01.2019 / 20:00
Date: 15 January 2019 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will screen the classic comedy My Sweet Little Village (Vesničko má středisková) on January 15, 2019, at 7 pm, as part of the ongoing Film and Beer Series. Nominated for the Academy Award for… more ►
Millennium Stage: An Evening of Jazz with Karel Ruzicka
17.12.2018 / 20:00
Date: 17 December 2018 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Czech saxophonist Karel Ruzicka and pianist George Dulin will perform a selection of their original compositions, jazz standards, and a Christmas tune to bring the spirit of the season to the Kennedy… more ►
AFI EU Film Showcase: Winter Flies
16.12.2018 / 12:00
Date: 16 December 2018 - 18 December 2018 Venue: AFI Silver Theatre
The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center will present the US premiere of the film WINTER FLIES (Vsechno bude) on December 16 at 11:05 am, as well as a second screening of the film on December 18, at 7:15… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Fairy Tales for Emma
12.12.2018 / 01:00
Date: 12 December 2018 Venue: Avalon Theatre
"Fairy Tales for Emma" is a story about one man's life that suddenly changes when tasked to take care of an eight-year-old child. Along the way, he just might find love and the fairy tale ending after all. more ►
The Puppet Master: The Complete Jiří Trnka
01.12.2018 / 15:00
Date: 01 December 2018 - 29 December 2018 Venue: National Gallery of Art - East Building Auditorium
The maestro of puppet animation, Czech artist Jiří Trnka (1912–1969) came of age in an era of marionette theater, a lively feature of European culture since at least the 17th century. View the first… more ►
Film & Beer: Those Wonderful Years that Sucked
20.11.2018 / 20:00
Date: 20 November 2018 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will screen the smash hit "Those Wonderful Years that Sucked" (Bájecná léta pod psa) on November 20, 2018, at 7 pm. The dark comedy, adapted from a novel by Michal Viewegh, chronicles the life… more ►
Millennium Stage: Love Matters in Czech Music - Pavlína Horáková
11.11.2018 / 19:00
Date: 11 November 2018 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Czech mezzo-soprano Pavlína Horáková and her guests Camilla Mraz (piano), Drew Spradlin (piano), Alcorn Ferguson Minor IV (guitar and voice) and Nikita Borisevich (violin) take the audience on a musical… more ►
Czech Christmas Market
10.11.2018 / 11:00
Date: 10 November 2018 Venue: Czech Embassy
O come, all ye joyful! The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to a traditional Czech Christmas Market on November 10, 2018, from 10 am to 4 pm. Relish in the magic of the season with stands filled… more ►
Lecture: Zlín Animation
08.11.2018 / 19:00
Date: 08 November 2018 Venue: Czech Embassy
Animation opens the door to the realm of fantasy and possibilities. What may seem impossible becomes reality with the vision of an imaginative creator. Lukáš Gregor, head of the Department of Animation at… more ►
Concert: Prague Philharmonic Children's Choir
30.10.2018 / 20:30
Date: 30 October 2018 Venue: Washington National Cathedral
The Prague Philharmonic Children’s Choir, one of the most prestigious choirs in the Czech Republic, performs a special selection of Czech and international classics in celebration of 100 years of… more ►
Concert: Czech Philharmonic
29.10.2018 / 21:00
Date: 29 October 2018 Venue: Kennedy Center Concert Hall
The Czech Philharmonic, the Czech Republic's premier orchestra, returns to DC for the first time under its new music director, Semyon Bychkov, for a signature program featuring Antonín Dvořák's triumphant… more ►
Millennium Stage: Martina Fišerová - Jazz Shift
22.10.2018 / 20:00
Date: 22 October 2018 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Prague-born singer/musician Martina Fišerová introduces her original songs meshing harmonic sophistication with unpretentious and personal expression in the concert "Jazz Shift "on the Kennedy Center… more ►
Film & Workshop: Oddsockeaters
21.10.2018 / 15:00
Date: 21 October 2018 Venue: The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, invites you to a special screening of the animated family adventure Oddsockeaters… more ►
Conference: From Masaryk to Havel and Beyond: The Struggle for Democracy
18.10.2018 / 12:00
Date: 18 October 2018 Venue: Cosmos Club
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will hold a prestigious conference, "From Masaryk to Havel and Beyond: The Struggle for Democracy," with keynote speaker former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright at… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Family Friend
10.10.2018 / 22:00
Date: 10 October 2018 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theater will screen the dramatic film "Family Friend" (Rodinný přítel) on October 10, at 8 pm. Set in the early 40s during German occupation, three brothers covertly working for the Czech… more ►
Exhibition: Czechs and Slovaks on Their Difficult Road to Peace and Independence
04.10.2018 / 18:00
Date: 04 October 2018 Venue: The Wilson Center
The Wilson Center, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Embassy of the Slovak Republic, commemorates the centennial anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia with a special… more ►
Millennium Stage: Karolína Syrovátková
30.09.2018 / 20:00
Date: 30 September 2018 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Internationally recognized Czech pianist Karolína Syrovátková, called "a true poet of the piano" (ABQ Review) will perform a solo concert of composers Suk, Janáček, Fibich, and Kaprálová at the Kennedy… more ►
Film: In the Intense Now
29.09.2018 / 16:30
Date: 29 September 2018 Venue: National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art will present the Washington premiere of director João Moreira Salles’s new cine-essay "In the Intense Now," in the East Building Auditorium introduced by Michael Kraus on… more ►
Svanda Theatre: Pankrác '45
22.09.2018 / 22:00
Date: 22 September 2018 - 23 September 2018 Venue: Gonda Theatre
Svanda Theatre will perform the play "Pankrác '45" on September 22, 2018, at 8 pm, and September 23, at 2 pm, in the Davis Center's Gonda Theatre at Georgetown University. Casting for an execution...Based… more ►
Svanda Theatre: Protest / The Debt
21.09.2018 / 22:00
Date: 21 September 2018 - 22 September 2018 Venue: Davis Center, Devine Studio Theatre
Svanda Theatre will perform "Protest" / "The Debt" on September 21, 2018 at 8 pm, and September 22, 2018, at 4 pm, in the Davis Center's Devine Theatre at Georgetown University as part of the theatre… more ►
Svanda Theatre: The Good and the True
20.09.2018 / 18:00
Date: 20 September 2018 Venue: Davis Center, Devine Studio Theatre
Svanda Theatre, one of the Czech Republic's top theatre companies, will perform "The Good and the True," a play about two Holocaust survivors, directed by Daniel Hrbek at Georgetown University in the… more ►
Film & Beer Series: Cosy Dens
18.09.2018 / 21:00
Date: 18 September 2018 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Set during Christmas 1967, "Cosy Dens" (Pelíšky) centers on two neighboring families who stand on opposite sides of the political spectrum, while their children find love and dream of life in the West. more ►
Festival Launch & Exhibition Opening: The Good 100
06.09.2018 / 20:00
Date: 06 September 2018 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will launch the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2018 – Czech Independence with the opening of the exhibition, "The Good 100" on September 6, 2018, at 6 pm. The last… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: 8 Heads of Madness
08.08.2018 / 22:00
Date: 08 August 2018 - 09 August 2018 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The film "8 Heads of Madness" follows the life of the talented Russian poet Anna Barkova (1906-1976). She spent twenty-two years of her life in the Gulags, surviving thanks to her poetry, hope for better… more ►
Upbeat Strings: Jakub Trasak & Jiří Nedoma
06.08.2018 / 20:00
Date: 06 August 2018 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
This is not your ordinary violin and piano duo but a groovy acoustic and electric experience across the genres. The concert, showcasing Jakub Trasak (violin) and Jiří Nedoma (piano), features virtuosic… more ►
Film & Beer Series: Elementary School
17.07.2018 / 21:00
Date: 17 July 2018 Venue: Bistro Bohem
"Elementary School"(Obecná škola) is a cinematographic childhood memory of renowned writer Zdeněk Svěrák, filled with humor and wit, and directed by his son Jan Svěrák. In the film, a young boy looks up to… more ►
Concert: Modern Czech Composers
21.06.2018 / 20:00
Date: 21 June 2018 Venue: Czech Embassy
The concert "Modern Czech Composers" features distinguished Czech violinist Jana Kubánková performing works of contemporary composers Ervín Schulhoff, Karel Sklenička, Klement Slavický, Martin Hybler, and… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Masaryk
13.06.2018 / 22:00
Date: 13 June 2018 - 14 June 2018 Venue: Avalon Theatre
Just before World War II breaks out, Jan Masaryk serves as Czechoslovak Ambassador in London. He desperately tries to save his homeland from Nazi occupation, appealing to his French and British allies.… more ►
V4 Film Series: Black Peter
06.06.2018 / 20:00
Date: 06 June 2018 Venue: Czech Embassy
This coming of age story marks Miloš Froman’s film debut, exploring summer in a small Czech town during the 1960s. Before coming to the United States, Forman received international acclaim as one of… more ►
Emil Viklický Trio
04.06.2018 / 22:00
Date: 04 June 2018 - 05 June 2018 Venue: Blues Alley
Czech jazz pianist Emil Viklický brings his jazz trio to the heart of the nation’s capital for two shows at Blues Alley on June 4, at 8 pm and 10 pm. Viklický is renowned for his unique synthesis of… more ►
Conference: Rebirth of Europe
01.06.2018 / 15:00
Date: 01 June 2018 - 01 May 2018 Venue: Embassy of Slovakia
The Wilsonian Club and Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences (SVU) present the conference Rebirth of Europe at the Embassy of Slovakia on June 1-2, 2018. The event celebrates the creation of new… more ►
Film and Beer: Želary
15.05.2018 / 21:00
Date: 15 May 2018 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will screen director Ondřej Trojan's "Želary" as part of the ongoing Film and Beer Series. In the film, a nurse named Eliška and her lover Richard are part of a resistance movement in 1940s… more ►
EU Open House
12.05.2018 / 12:00
Date: 12 May 2018 Venue: Czech Embassy
Celebrate 100 years of Czech Independence and discover Czech-US connections across America! more ►
Book Talk: Robinson w/ Peter Sís
06.05.2018 / 19:00
Date: 06 May 2018 Venue: Politics and Prose
Politics and Prose will present award-winning book author Peter Sís and his book Robinson. In this children's book, Sís blends a true story from his childhood with the fictional adventure of Robinson… more ►
Film: Vinyl Generation
06.05.2018 / 14:00
Venue: House of Sweden
"Vinyl Generation" will screen at the House of Sweden as part of the EUROBEATS Music Festival on May 6, at 12 noon. In 1980s Communist Czechoslovakia, an emerging generation took inspiration from… more ►
Concert: Musical Bridge: Brno/Philadelphia
24.04.2018 / 20:00
Date: 24 April 2018 Venue: Czech Embassy
Cellist Štěpán Filípek and pianist Katelyn Bouska will perform the concert "Musical Bridge: Brno/Philadelphia", featuring the works of Czech and American masters, including Leoš Janáček’s Pohádka… more ►
Czech That Film Festival
11.04.2018 / 22:00
Date: 11 April 2018 - 13 April 2018 Venue: Avalon Theatre
On April 11-12, the Czech That Film (CTF) festival hits Washington packed with a program to wet any film-goers appetite: Oscar-winning director Jan Svěrák in person, three stellar films showcasing the best… more ►
Film: Above and Beyond
10.04.2018 / 21:30
Date: 10 April 2018 Venue: Magen David Sephardic Congregation
Magen David Sephardic Congregation presents a gripping story of American WWII pilots who fought for Israel in the War of Independence, training in secret in Czechoslovakia. Czech Ambassador Hynek Kmoníček… more ►
Lecture: Prague Spring Music Festival - Witness of Central European History
10.04.2018 / 20:00
Date: 10 April 2018 Venue: EU Delegation
Conversations in Culture will feature the history of the Prague Spring Music Festival, founded shortly after the WWII. Festival Director Roman Bělor will speak about the relationship between music and… more ►
Exhibit Opening: For Your Freedom and Ours
04.04.2018 / 19:30
Date: 04 April 2018 Venue: EU Delegation
The Delegation of the European Union, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, will feature a presentation and viewing of: "For Your Freedom and Ours," a photographic exhibit depicting… more ►
The Spring of Life
20.03.2018 / 20:00
Date: 20 March 2018 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will screen the drama "The Spring of Life" (Pramen života) on March 20, 2018, at 7 pm. The film, based on the Lebensborn project, follows a young Slavic girl named Gretka who passes a race… more ►
Panel & Exhibition: 68.77.89 - Arts, Culture and Social Change
16.03.2018 / 07:00
Date: 16 March 2018 Venue: Czech Embassy
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Prague Spring and the Warsaw Pact invasion, the Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, presents the… more ►
Wreath-Laying Ceremony Commemorating Masaryk's Birthday
08.03.2018 / 13:00
Date: 08 March 2018 Venue: Masaryk Memorial
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with American Friends of the Czech Republic (AFoCR), invites you to a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the 168th anniversary of the birth of the… more ►
Film: Milada
14.02.2018 / 21:00
Date: 14 February 2018 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will screen "Milada" — a historical drama based on the true story of Milada Horáková, the only woman executed on the basis of fabricated charges of conspiracy and treason in a… more ►
Lecture: The Prague Coup d’État in 1948: Heretical Thoughts
14.02.2018 / 11:00
Date: 14 February 2018 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic welcomes Igor Lukes, Boston University Professor of History and International Relations, who will give the lecture "The Prague Coup d’État in 1948: Heretical… more ►
Book Presentation: The Long Night of the Watchman
13.02.2018 / 19:00
Date: 13 February 2018 Venue: FIU in DC
Join the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, the Embassy of the Czech Republic, Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, and FIU in DC for a presentation on "The Long Night of the… more ►
Launch: 2018 Anniversary Celebrations - Czech Independence
07.02.2018 / 19:00
Date: 07 February 2018 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic launches the 100th Anniversary Celebrations of Czech Independence, featuring the opening of the exhibition "Phenomenon Masaryk," courtesy of the National Museum of the… more ►
Exhibition Opening: Kateřina Vincourová: Arteria
27.01.2018 / 19:00
Date: 27 January 2018 Venue: AU Museum
American University Museum will open the exhibition "Kateřina Vincourová: Arteria" curated by Karina Kottová on January 27, 2018, from 6 to 9 pm. This exhibition focuses on the fragile nuances of… more ►
Film & Beer: School is the Foundation for Life
16.01.2018 / 20:00
Date: 16 January 2018 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will present "School is the Foundation of Life" (Škola základ života) on January 16, 2018, at 7 pm, as part of the film and beer series. When a student magazine publishes an essay criticizing… more ►
Film & Beer: Three Brothers
19.12.2017 / 20:00
Date: 19 December 2017 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bring your friends and family for a special screening of director Jan Svěrák’s "Three Brothers" (Tři bratři). The story, filled with humor and songs, follows three brothers as they embark into the… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Angel of the Lord II
13.12.2017 / 20:00
Date: 13 December 2017 Venue: Avalon Theatre
Just in time for the holiday season, the Avalon Theatre will present "Angel of the Lord 2" (Anděl Páně 2), the sequel to the popular Czech film fairy tale "Angel of the Lord" about the angel Petronel (Ivan… more ►
AFI EU Film Showcase: Ice Mother
09.12.2017 / 12:00
Date: 09 December 2017 - 12 December 2017 Venue: AFI Silver Theatre
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center will screen Bohdan Sláma's "Ice Mother" (Bába z Ledu) on December 9, 11, and 12, as part of the AFI European Union Film Showcase. The film is the 2018 Oscar®… more ►
Film: Three Veterans
21.11.2017 / 20:00
Date: 21 November 2017 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will present the classic fairytale "Three Veterans" (Tři veteráni) on November 21, at 7 pm. In this film, three veterans are visited by elves who bestow them with a magical hat, bag full of… more ►
Lecture: Civilizations - Seven Rules by Miroslav Bárta
20.11.2017 / 19:00
Date: 20 November 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the lecture Civilizations: Seven Rules by Professor Miroslav Bárta, a renowned Egyptologist and archaeologist, on November 20, 2017, at 6 pm. more ►
Echoes of One World Documentaries
13.11.2017 / 19:00
Date: 13 November 2017 - 14 November 2017 Venue: NYU in Washington, DC
NYU Washington, DC, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, presents Echoes of One World, a select showcase of films from the international human rights film festival, from November 13-14,… more ►
Concert: Classical Memories
09.11.2017 / 19:00
Date: 09 November 2017 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Czech violinist Markéta Vokáčová and pianist Stanislav Gallin present Classical Memories, featuring the music of Mozart, Smetana, and Franck at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage on November 9, 2017, at 6… more ►
Lecture: Stem Cells at the Dawn of New Medicine
08.11.2017 / 19:00
Date: 08 November 2017 Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
The Embassy of the Czech Republic brings the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2017 – Gregor Mendel to a close within its premises on November 8, 2017, at 6 pm, with a fascinating lecture by Dr. Hynek… more ►
Animation: Toys in the Attic
05.11.2017 / 14:00
Date: 05 November 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
As part of the Kids Euro Festival, the Shakespeare Theatre Company at the Harman Center for the Arts, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, will screen the stop-motion animated film… more ►
Czech Christmas Market
04.11.2017 / 11:00
Date: 04 November 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
O come, all ye joyful! The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to a traditional Czech Christmas Market on November 4, 2017, from 10 am to 4 pm. Relish in the magic of the season with stands filled… more ►
Concert: Lenka Lichtenberg
02.11.2017 / 19:00
Date: 02 November 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
Czech-Canadian folk artist Lenka Lichtenberg will premiere songs from her newest recording album Masaryk at the Czech Embassy on November 2, 2017, at 6 pm. more ►
Kids' Workshop: Lenka Lichtenberg
02.11.2017 / 17:00
Date: 02 November 2017 Venue: Sitar Arts Center
As part of the Kids Euro Festival, Czech-Canadian singer Lenka Lichtenberg will teach children folk songs from the land of castles and adventure – the Czech Republic – with the help of her… more ►
Great Experimenters in Film: From Saturday to Sunday
29.10.2017 / 17:30
Date: 29 October 2017 - 29 August 2017 Venue: National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art will present director Gustav Machatý's early talkie "From Saturday to Sunday" (Ze soboty na neděli), introduced by National Film Archive Director Michal Bregant on October 29,… more ►
Great Experimenters in Film: Black Peter
28.10.2017 / 18:30
Date: 28 October 2017 Venue: National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art showcases director Miloš Forman's feature debut "Black Peter" (Černý Petr) on October 28, 2017, at 4:30 pm. Inspired by the vérité approach of Italian neorealism, the film… more ►
Great Experimenters in Film: Tonka of the Gallows
28.10.2017 / 16:30
Date: 28 October 2017 Venue: National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art will screen the melodrama "Tonka of the Gallows" (Tonka Šibenice) on October 28, 2017, at 2:30 pm. In the film, a prostitute (played by famed actress Ita Rina) finds love in her… more ►
Concert: Dream of Strings
24.10.2017 / 21:00
Date: 24 October 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
Embassy Series presents violinist Jaroslav Svěcený and pianist Václav Mácha, who will perform the concert "Dream of Strings" on October 24, at 7 pm, at the Czech Embassy. The concert includes:… more ►
Film & Beer: Green Gold
24.10.2017 / 21:00
Date: 24 October 2017 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will present the classic film known as "Green Gold" or "Czech Hops Pickers" (Starci na chmelu), the first Czech film musical, on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at 7 pm. The film follows the love… more ►
Great Experimenters in Film: Ecstacy
22.10.2017 / 18:30
Date: 22 October 2017 Venue: National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art presents director Gustav Machatý's "Ecstacy" (Exstase), one of the most widely viewed films of all time, on October 22, at 4:30 pm. The romantic racy film of its time stars Hedy… more ►
Great Experimenters in Film: Such is Life
21.10.2017 / 16:00
Date: 21 October 2017 Venue: National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art will screen "Such is Life" (Takový je život), a portrait of working-class Prague, on October 21, 2017, at 2 pm. The film follows the tragic story of a woman, overwhelmed by… more ►
Great Experimenters in Film: On the Sunny Side
21.10.2017 / 15:30
Date: 21 October 2017 Venue: National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art features director Vladislav Vančura's experimental film "On the Sunny Side" (Na sluneční straně) about two children thrown into boarding school and lacking the supervision of… more ►
Presentation: South Moravian Region
17.10.2017 / 20:00
Date: 17 October 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will host a unique presentation on the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic on October 17, at 6 pm. Gregor Mendel spent most of his life, studying and conducting… more ►
Digital Eye @BLINDWHINO
16.10.2017 / 20:15
Date: 16 October 2017 - 17 October 2017 Venue: Blind Whino SW Arts Club
Digital Eye @BlindWhino is an exciting, interactive event merging theater, film, a live game show and town hall-style discussion to explore how the Digital Age is affecting our everyday lives. As… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Schmitke
11.10.2017 / 22:00
Date: 11 October 2017 - 12 October 2017 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will screen the dark comedy "Schmitke" on October 11, 2017, at 8 pm, followed by a Q&A with screenwriter Tomáš Končinský. In the film, Julius Schmitke is a wind turbine engineer of few… more ►
Exhibition: Czech Scientists and Their Inventions
10.10.2017 / 20:00
Date: 10 October 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will open "Czech Scientists and Their Inventions," an educational exhibition composed of caricatures of leading Czech scientists and their most famous discoveries. A part… more ►
Concert: Libor Šmoldas Organ Trio
04.10.2017 / 20:00
Date: 04 October 2017 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
The Libor Šmoldas Organ Trio, comprised of European jazz guitar star Libor Šmoldas, organist Gregory Hatza, and drummer Leland Nakamura, will perform a groovy mixture of jazz, blues, soul and funk, at the… more ►
Concert: Libor Šmoldas
03.10.2017 / 20:00
Date: 03 October 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
Czech jazz guitarist Libor Šmoldas will perform songs from his album "Blue, Smoldas Plays Ježek" at the Czech Embassy on October 3, at 6 pm. more ►
Garden Concert: Mandolin Music and More
29.09.2017 / 20:30
Date: 29 September 2017 Venue: U.S. Botanic Garden
U.S. Mandolin Playing Champion Radim Zenkl will perform an evening of mandolin, mandola, ethnic flutes, didgeridoo, and vocal music in the Conservatory Garden Court of the U.S. Botanic Garden. more ►
Lecture: Slavic Trees
29.09.2017 / 14:00
Date: 29 September 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
Radim Zenkl, Slavic tree enthusiast, will give a lecture on Slavic trees on September 29, from 12-1 pm, in the Conservatory Classroom at the U.S. Botanic Garden. more ►
Symposium: Mendel's Peas and Today's Genes
28.09.2017 / 12:00
Date: 28 September 2017 Venue: Georgetown University
The Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, invites you to the symposium Mendel’s Peas and Today’s Genes: Healthcare,… more ►
Lecture & Concert Documentary: Mendel – The Legacy
27.09.2017 / 20:00
Date: 27 September 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
Director of the Mendel Museum at Masaryk University, Ondřej Dostál, will lecture on the work and contributions of the genius scientist and founder of modern genetics Gregor Mendel at the Embassy of the… more ►
Festival Launch, Exhibit Opening, Documentary
21.09.2017 / 20:00
Date: 21 September 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
Break out your best green for the launch of the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2017 – Gregor Mendel, celebrating the founder of modern day genetics. The evening will include a lecture by Villanova… more ►
Film & Beer: Rebels
19.09.2017 / 21:00
Date: 19 September 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
Bistro Bohem will screen the love story "Rebels" (Rebelové), on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 7 pm. Called "jaw droppingly buoyant" by Variety critic Eddie Cockrell, the film follows three boys in… more ►
Lecture by Holocaust Survivor: Mendel under Communism
18.09.2017 / 20:00
Date: 18 September 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in collaboration with the Czechoslovak Society for Arts and Sciences will host a special lecture by Holocaust survivor and renowned Czech-American geneticist Renata Laxova… more ►
Documentary: Zuzana - Music is Life
13.09.2017 / 22:30
Date: 13 September 2017 - 14 September 2017 Venue: Edlavitch DCJCC
The Washington Jewish Film Festival will present the award-winning documentary "Zuzana: Music is Life," the triumphant story told by Zuzana Růžičková , 90, of how she became a world-famous harpsichordist… more ►
Exhibition Opening: Tragedy and Hope of Lidice
09.09.2017 / 19:30
Date: 07 September 2017 Venue: EU Delegation
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Lidice tragedy, the Delegation of the European Union, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, presents the exhibition: "Tragedy and Hope of… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: The Wolf from Royal Vineyard
09.08.2017 / 22:00
Date: 09 August 2017 Venue: Avalon Theatre
In his last film, celebrated Czech director Jan Němec (who died on the eve of the last day of shooting) loosely adapts his collection of short, real-life stories spanning the 60s to the present,… more ►
Film & Beer Series: If a Thousand Clarinets
18.07.2017 / 21:00
Date: 18 July 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
Bistro Bohem will present the film "If a Thousand Clarinets" (Kdyby tisíc klarinetů) as part of the ongoing Film and Beer Series on July 18, 2017, at 7 pm. In this classic, musical comedy, a reporter… more ►
Prague-NY Effects: Michal Rataj and String Noise
25.06.2017 / 17:00
Date: 25 June 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic is pleased to present Michal Rataj and String Noise as part of the project Prague-New York Effects bringing together Czech and American artists on June 25, at 5 pm. Czech… more ►
Film and Beer: A Night at Karlstein
20.06.2017 / 21:00
Date: 20 June 2017 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will present the film "A Night at Karlstein" (Noc na Karlštejně) as part of the ongoing Film and Beer Series. In this classic comedy, King Charles has prohibited women from entering the castle… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: How to Shake Off a Bride
14.06.2017 / 22:00
Date: 14 June 2017 - 15 June 2017 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will screen "How to Shake Off a Bride" (Jak se zbavit nevěsty) as part of the ongoing Lions of Czech Film Series on June 14, at 8 pm. The film follows a pastry chef hoping to reunite… more ►
V4 Film: Kolya
13.06.2017 / 20:00
Date: 13 June 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will screen "Kolya" (Kolja) on June 13, at 6 pm, as part of the V4 Film Series. The Oscar-winning film unhinges the heart as a bachelor and boy must come to terms with… more ►
Jazz in the Garden: Dan Bárta & Robert Balzar Trio
09.06.2017 / 19:00
Date: 09 June 2017 Venue: NGA - Sculpture Garden
Seven-time Czech Grammy-winner Dan Bárta and the exceptional Robert Balzar Trio bring their smooth jazz to the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden on June 9, 2017, from 5-8:30 pm. Unwind in the… more ►
Exhibition: Art of Květa Pacovská
25.05.2017 / 20:00
Date: 25 May 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the exhibition opening Art of Květa Pacovská, featuring original posters and graphics by the Czech illustrator and winner of the international Hans Christian… more ►
Film and Beer Series: Lemonade Joe
23.05.2017 / 21:00
Date: 23 May 2017 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will screen "Lemonade Joe" (Limonádový Joe) on May 23, 2017, at 7 pm, as part of the ongoing film and beer series. In this musical comedy satirizing the American Western genre, clean-cut… more ►
WJFF: Zuzana - Music is Life
21.05.2017 / 20:15
Date: 21 May 2017 - 23 May 2017 Venue: Bethesda Row / E Street
The Washington Jewish Film Festival presents the triumphant story told by Zuzana Ruzickova, 90, and how she became a world-famous harpsichordist and interpreter of Bach in Czechoslovakia, despite three… more ►
WJFF: Murder in Polna
20.05.2017 / 14:15
Date: 20 May 2017 - 24 May 2017 Venue: DCJCC / Bethesda Row
The Washington Jewish Film Festival presents "Murder in Polna," a riveting, timely and chilling historical drama that explores the Hilsner affair, a criminal investigation that veered dangerously off… more ►
Concert: Classical Edge, Gypsy Soul w/Tomáš Kačo
17.05.2017 / 14:15
Date: 17 May 2017 Venue: National Gallery of Art
Czech pianist Tomáš Kačo will perform his own arrangements of classical compositions as well as original scores in the program "Classical Edge, Gypsy Soul" on May 17, at 12:10 pm, at the National Gallery… more ►
EU Open House 2017
13.05.2017 / 12:00
Date: 13 May 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czech Embassy will open its doors for the 11th annual open house on Saturday, May 13, from 10 am to 4 pm. more ►
Theatre Performances: Protest by Václav Havel
10.05.2017 / 22:00
Date: 10 May 2017 - 21 May 2017 Venue: Dupont Underground
Alliance for New Music-Theatre is going underground – literally. The Alliance is the “Theatre in Residence” at Dupont Underground where, starting May 10, they will present 16 performances… more ►
Exhibition: Prague Functionalism
04.05.2017 / 20:00
Date: 04 May 2017 - 04 April 2017 Venue: The American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Jaroslav Frágner Gallery Prague, present the opening of the exhibition Prague Functionalism: Tradition… more ►
Cimrman English Theatre
26.04.2017 / 22:30
Date: 26 April 2017 - 27 April 2017 Venue: NYU Washington
NYU Washington, DC presents a two-night engagement of "The Stand In" (Záskok) performed by the Cimrman English Theatre Company on April 26 and 27 at 6:30 pm. A humorous play within a play of an actor who… more ►
Film and Beer Series: Big Beat
18.04.2017 / 21:00
Date: 18 April 2017 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will feature the Czech smash musical comedy "Big Beat" (Šakalí léta) by director Jan Hřebejk on April 18, 2017, at 7 pm, as part of the ongoing film and beer series. Set in 1959, a newcomer… more ►
Czech That Film Festival
12.04.2017 / 22:00
Date: 12 April 2017 - 14 April 2017 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the Czech That Film Festival at the Avalon Theatre from April 12-13, opening with the Czech box-office smash comedy Tiger Theory (Teorie tygra) with guest… more ►
Easter Egg Hunt & Decorating
08.04.2017 / 13:00
Date: 08 April 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents Easter egg hunt and special egg decorating workshop on Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 11 am to 1:15 pm. Bring your little ones of all ages to celebrate the coming… more ►
Exhibition Opening: Forgotten Corners
04.04.2017 / 20:00
Date: 04 April 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic and SVU Visual Arts present the opening of the exhibition Forgotten Corners with artist Iurro on April 4, 2017, at 6 pm. Forgotten Corners is about the places that we pass… more ►
Garth Newel Piano Quartet
29.03.2017 / 20:30
Date: 29 March 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the concert of the Virginia-based Garth Newel Piano Quartet, featuring Teresa Ling (violin), Evelyn Grau (viola), Isaac Melamed (cello), and Jeanette Fang… more ►
Lecture: Czech-Cuban Ties, Unraveling Totalitarianism
29.03.2017 / 20:00
Date: 29 March 2017 Venue: Delegation of the EU
Martin Palouš will discuss the Czech-Cuban relationship inspired by the Czech experience with totalitarianism at the EU Delegation on March 29 at 6 pm. Solidarity with other "affected" groups is a… more ►
Documentaries: Echoes of Ji.hlava
27.03.2017 / 20:00
Date: 27 March 2017 - 30 March 2017 Venue: NYU in Washington
As part of Echoes of Ji.hlava, NYU Washington will screen the documentary "Spectres Are Haunting Europe" on March 27 at 6 pm, followed by "Helena’s Law" and "FC Roma," on March 30 at 12 noon and 2 pm… more ►
Violins of Hope
23.03.2017 / 13:00
Date: 23 March 2017 Venue: Library of Congress
The Library of Congress will present "Violins of Hope" with a lecture by Amnon Weinstein and his son Avshalom, followed by a musical performance by Hannah Tarley in the Mumford Room (6th Floor). The… more ►
Film and Beer Series: Heave-Ho!
21.03.2017 / 20:00
Date: 21 March 2017 Venue: Bistro Bohem
"Heave-Ho!" (Hej-rup!) features comic duo Jan Werich and Jiří Voskovec in a slapstick comedy centered around the unemployment during the Great Depression. Werich plays Jakub Simonides, a factory owner… more ►
Czech Heritage Night
05.03.2017 / 18:00
Date: 05 March 2017 Venue: Verizon Center
Join us on Sunday, March 5, at 5 pm, for the first Czech Heritage Night with Tomáš Satoranský as the Washington Wizards take on the Orlando Magic at the Verizon Center! more ►
Book Talk: Manufacturing a Socialist Modernity
23.02.2017 / 19:00
Date: 23 February 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with the Slovak American Society of Washington, DC, and American Sokol, Washington, DC, presents the book Manufacturing a Socialist Modernity: Housing in… more ►
Film and Beer Series: Men about Town
21.02.2017 / 20:00
Date: 21 February 2017 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Three men come to Prague for construction work and decide to have a night on the town at the exclusive Diplomat Grill. Their first night is a disaster, so they enlist the help of a former dance master to… more ►
Special Screening: The Firemen's Ball
16.02.2017 / 19:00
Date: 16 February 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
In tribute to Oscar-winning director Miloš Forman’s 85th birthday, the Embassy of the Czech Republic will screen "The Firemen’s Ball" (Hoří, má panenko), on February 16, at 6 pm. more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Stuck with a Perfect Woman
08.02.2017 / 21:00
Date: 08 February 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Avalon Theatre will screen director Tomáš Hoffman's Stuck with a Perfect Woman(Bezva ženská na krku) on February 8, at 8 pm, for one night only as part of the Lions of Czech Film Series. In this… more ►
Panel: The Enduring Significance of Charter 77
03.02.2017 / 10:00
Date: 03 February 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation presents the panel discussion "The Enduring Significance of Charter 77 " on the occasion of its 40th anniversary with… more ►
Film and Beer Series: The World Belongs to Us
24.01.2017 / 20:00
Date: 24 January 2017 Venue: Bistro Bohem
The comic duo played by Czech comedians Jiří Voskovec and Jan Werich takes viewers inside the struggle between a conman named Dexler and a group of factory workers led by Dexler’s former colleague… more ►
Staged Reading: Traces in the Wind
17.01.2017 / 19:30
Date: 17 January 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The staged reading of "Traces in the Wind," is a tone poem of remembrance using provocative words of three women who survived the Holocaust through the power of the arts, directed by Dr. Gail Humphries… more ►
Exhibition Opening: Purely Prague
12.01.2017 / 19:00
Date: 12 January 2017 Venue: Czech Embassy
The exhibition "Purely Prague" reveals a look inside the Czech capital through the lens of American photographer Lillis Werder. The photographs highlight the beauty and everyday life on the streets of the… more ►
Classic Film: Playing with the Devil
20.12.2016 / 20:00
Date: 20 December 2016 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will screen director Josef Mach’s classic fairy tale comedy "Playing with the Devil" (Hrátky s čertem) on Dec. 20, at 7 pm. The film follows a soldier who must take on hell to rescue the… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Family Film
14.12.2016 / 21:00
Date: 14 December 2016 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will screen director Olmo Omerzu's "Family Film" (Rodinný film) on December 14, at 8 pm, for one night only. This comedy is an unpredictable and irresistible study of a family struggling… more ►
Film: I, Olga Hepnarová
12.12.2016 / 22:45
Date: 12 December 2016 - 13 December 2016 Venue: AFI Silver Theater
The AFI Silver Theater will screen the film "I, Olga Hepnarová" (Ja, Olga Hepnarová) as part of the AFI European Union Film Showcase on December 12, at 9:25 pm and Dec. 14 at 9:25 pm. The film… more ►
Charles University - From the Middle Ages to the 21st Century
01.12.2016 / 20:00
Date: 01 December 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the panel discussion “Charles University—From the Middle Ages to the 21st Century,” on December 1, 2016, at 7 pm. The discussion will focus on… more ►
Documentary: Olga
20.11.2016 / 17:00
Date: 20 November 2016 Venue: National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art will feature director Miroslav Janek's documentary Olga in the East Building Auditorium on November 20, at 4 pm. The film follows the life of Olga Havlová, the former First Lady… more ►
Multimedia Presentation: Via Hrabal in Washington, DC
19.11.2016 / 18:00
Date: 19 November 2016 Venue: VFW Club
American Sokol Washington, DC, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, presents the hilarious multimedia presentation VIA HRABAL, about the lives of Czech writer Bohumil Hrabal and former… more ►
Multimedia Presentation: Via Hrabal in Baltimore, MD
18.11.2016 / 20:00
Date: 18 November 2016 - 19 November 2016 Venue: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
The Czech and Slovak Heritage Association Baltimore, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, presents the hilarious multimedia presentation VIA HRABAL, about the lives of Czech writer… more ►
Classic Film: What Would You Say to Some Spinach?
15.11.2016 / 20:00
Date: 15 November 2016 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will screen director Václav Vorlíček’s sci-fi comedy What Would You Say to Some Spinach? (Což takhle dát si špenát) on November 15, at 7 pm. Two men Liska (Jiří Sovák) and Zemánek… more ►
Documentary: Forgotten Transports to Poland
10.11.2016 / 20:30
Date: 10 November 2016 Venue: Congregation Beth El
Congregation Beth El will feature Lukáš Přibyl's "Forgotten Transports to Poland" on November 10, at 7:30 pm. The film is the final installment of a quartet of documentaries about survival during the… more ►
Documentary: Forgotten Transports to Estonia
10.11.2016 / 15:00
Date: 10 November 2016 Venue: USHMM
The US Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) will present Lukáš Přibyl's "Forgotten Transports to Estonia" on Nov. 10, from 2-4 pm in the Helena Rubinstein Auditorim. The film tells the story of the… more ►
Lecture/Films: Forgotten Transports
09.11.2016 / 15:00
Date: 09 November 2016 Venue: LOC - Law Library
Film director and historian Lukáš Přibyl will give a lecture on his award-winning documentary film series "Forgotten Transports," four films tracing the history and survival of Czech Jews during the… more ►
Animation: Pat and Mat - A Picture
06.11.2016 / 13:30
Date: 06 November 2016 Venue: KID Museum
The KID Museum will feature the beloved Czech short animation "Pat and Mat: A Picture," directed by Lubomír Beneš, on November 6, at 12:30 pm, as part of the Kids Euro Festival. The stop motion animation… more ►
Czech Christmas Market
05.11.2016 / 11:00
Date: 05 November 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents a special Czech Christmas Market on November 5, 2016, from 10 am – 4 pm. The Czech Christmas Market will feature beautiful hand blown glass ornaments,… more ►
Documentary: Magic Voice of a Rebel
03.11.2016 / 19:00
Date: 03 November 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will screen veteran filmmaker Olga Sommerova's documentary "Magic Voice of a Rebel" (Magický hlas rebelky) on November 3, at 6 pm. The film paints an intimate portrait of… more ►
Animation: Pat and Mat - A Picture
30.10.2016 / 12:00
Date: 30 October 2016 Venue: Hillwood Estate
As part of the Kids Euro Festival, the beloved Czech animated short film "Pat and Mat: A Picture," directed by Lubomír Beneš, will screen with five short animated films at the Hillwood Estate on October 30… more ►
Documentary: Václav Havel – A Life in Freedom
20.10.2016 / 14:00
Date: 20 October 2016 Venue: LOC - Pickford Theatre
The European Division of the Library of Congress will screen director Andrea Sedláčková’s film "Václav Havel – A Life in Freedom" (Život podle Václava Havla) on October 20, at 12 noon, in the… more ►
Classic Film: Girl on a Broomstick
18.10.2016 / 21:00
Date: 18 October 2016 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will feature the Czech classic comedy "The Girl on the Broomstick" (Dívka na koštěti) directed by Václav Vorlíček on October 18, at 7 pm. In the film, teenage witch Saxana (Petra Černocká)… more ►
Alternative Rock Concert: Please The Trees
14.10.2016 / 21:15
Date: 14 October 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
Come rock the night away under the stars at the Embassy of the Czech Republic with the Czech Grammy-winning band Please The Trees, on October 14, 2016, at 7 pm. The band featuresVáclav Havelka (vocals,… more ►
AFI Showcase: Daisies
13.10.2016 / 21:15
Date: 13 October 2016 - 14 October 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center will feature director Věra Chytilová’s "Daisies" (Sedmikrásky), celebrating the film’s 50th anniversary, on October 13 and 14 at 7:15 pm. more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Seven Ravens
12.10.2016 / 22:00
Date: 12 October 2016 - 13 October 2016 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre will feature Czech helmer Alice Nellis' film Seven Ravens (Sedmero krkavců) on October 12, at 8 pm. The fairytale focuses on a girl who who decides to save her brothers from a curse… more ►
Documentary: Věra 68
06.10.2016 / 20:00
Date: 06 October 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will screen documentary director Olga Sommerová's Věra 68 on October 6, 2016, at 6 pm. The film reveals the incredible life story of Olympic champion Věra Čáslavská, voted… more ►
Walk Against Breast Cancer
02.10.2016 / 11:00
Date: 02 October 2016 Venue: Washington Monument
The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to join its Czech Team to make a difference by raising awareness for breast cancer by walking a 5K with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Washington, DC… more ►
Lecture: Conversations over the Prison Wall
29.09.2016 / 21:00
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Václav Havel's birth the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic will present a lecture by Dr. Ivan M.… more ►
Theatre: Protest
27.09.2016 / 21:00
Date: 27 September 2016 - 28 September 2016 Venue: Woodrow Wilson House
The Alliance for New Music-Theatre presents the play "Protest," written by Václav Havel and directed by Susan Galbraith with Drew Valins and David Millstone in the roles of Vaněk and Staněk at the Woodrow… more ►
Poetry & Verse at Vaclav Havel's Place
27.09.2016 / 15:00
Date: 27 September 2016 Venue: Georgetown, Alumni Square
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in collaboration with Georgetown University’s Department of Performing Arts will hold Poetry & Verse at the Václav Havel’s Place with special guest former… more ►
Exhibition: Love Yourself by Dita Pepe
22.09.2016 / 20:00
Date: 22 September 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will open the exhibition "Love Yourself," featuring award winning Czech artist Dita Pepe, on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at 6 pm. A Q&A with the photographer opens the… more ►
Classic Film: You are a Widow, Sir
20.09.2016 / 21:00
Date: 20 September 2016 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Czech actress Iva Janžurova is heralded as one of the leading ladies of Czech comedy. She stars in numerous Czech classics, including the sci-fi comedy "You are a Widow, Sir" (Pane, vy jste vdova!)–… more ►
Film: Photographer w/Director Irena Pavlásková
20.09.2016 / 20:00
Date: 20 September 2016 Venue: AU Museum at Katzen
The American University Museum (AU) at the Katzen Arts Center, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, will present a special screening of the film Photographer (Fotograf), a film inspired… more ►
Documentary: Unmatched
15.09.2016 / 20:00
Date: 15 September 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the documentary screening of ESPN Films 30 for 30: "Unmatched," produced and directed by Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern Winters, on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at 6… more ►
Festival Launch: Grand Slam Party
08.09.2016 / 21:00
Date: 08 September 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic serves up an evening of 80s and 90s music, featuring DJ Tom from Prague on September 8, at 7 pm. The event launches the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2016 - Martina… more ►
Talk: Reading Claudius
08.09.2016 / 13:30
Date: 08 September 2016 Venue: Library of Congress
Author Caroline Heller, professor at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, will read from and give a talk on her book "Reading Claudius" at the Library of Congress, in Dining Room A on Sept. 8, at 11:30 am.… more ►
Classic Film: How to Drown Dr. Mracek, the Lawyer
16.08.2016 / 21:00
Date: 16 August 2016 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will screen the Czech classic black comedy How to Drown Dr. Mráček, the Lawyer (Jak utopit Dr. Mráčka aneb Konec vodníků v Čechách) on August 16, at 7 pm, as part of their ongoing Film and… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Home Care
10.08.2016 / 22:00
Date: 10 August 2016 - 11 August 2016 Venue: Avalon Theatre
Variety Magazine calls director Slávek Horák's film "Home Care" (Domácí péče), "wryly humorous and bittersweet...an appealing humanist tale that puts a poignant spin on that perennial staple of the Czech… more ►
Classic Film: The End of Agent W4C
19.07.2016 / 21:00
Date: 19 July 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
Bistro Bohem will screen director Václav Vorlíček’s film "The End of Agent W4C" (Konec agenta W4C) on July 19, 2016, at 7 pm, as part of the ongoing film and beer series. The James Bond parody… more ►
Performance: Prague-NY Effects w/Jiří Barovanec and Helga Davis
24.06.2016 / 21:00
Date: 24 June 2016 Venue: The Dance Loft on 14
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with Dance Loft on 14, presents Czech dancer/ choreographer Jiří Bartovanec and American singer/ actress Helga Davis in an original dance and music… more ►
Classic Film: Holiday with Angel
21.06.2016 / 21:00
Date: 21 June 2016 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem will screen the film "Holiday with Angel" (Dovolená s andělem) on June 21, 2016, at 7 pm, as part of the ongoing film and beer series. A comedic cast of characters are rewarded by their… more ►
Exhibition, Lecture, Film: Heydrich Assassination
16.06.2016 / 20:00
Date: 16 June 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Ambassador of the Czech Republic, H.E. Petr Gandalovič, and the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic, H.E. Peter Kmec, presents the opening of the exhibition Reinhard Heydrich Assassination - The Death… more ►
Concert: Veronika Böhmová
09.06.2016 / 21:30
Date: 09 June 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy Series, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, presents Czech pianist Veronika Böhmová, performing a program of Shostakovich, Albéniz, Ravel, and Prokofiev - in honor of… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Chasing 50
08.06.2016 / 22:00
Date: 08 June 2016 - 09 June 2016 Venue: Avalon Theatre
The new film "Chasing 50" (Padesátka) by director Vojtěch Kotek is filled with situational and conversational humor as well as surprising twists and mountain serenity. more ►
Presentation / Concert: Zátopek in Comics w/authors Novák and Švejdík
07.06.2016 / 20:00
Date: 07 June 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic features the presentation and concert "The Story of the Legendary Czech Runner Emil Zátopek in Comics" with writer Jan Novák and animator / musician Jaromír Švejdík on… more ►
Classic Film: The Poacher's Foster Daughter
17.05.2016 / 21:00
Date: 17 May 2016 Venue: Bistro Bohem
In director Martin Frič's film The Poacher’s Foster Daughter (Pytlákova schovanka), young naive Ellen (Hana Vítová) runs away from home to escape an arranged marriage and falls for millionaire René… more ►
EU Open House 2016
14.05.2016 / 12:00
Date: 14 May 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czech Republic is a land of great athletes and fervent fans. Win prizes and gear up with us for the summer Olympics 2016 by playing some of the most popular Czech sports soccer, volleyball or badminton… more ►
Holocaust Remembrance Day
04.05.2016 / 22:40
Date: 04 May 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
In commemoration of יום השואה Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Rabbi Samuel Scolnic Adult Institute in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the lecture “The… more ►
Prague-New York Effects: Petr Zuska and Jen Shyu
23.04.2016 / 16:00
Date: 23 April 2016 Venue: National Gallery of Art - West Building, West Garden Court
Artistic Director Petr Zuska of the National Ballet in Prague and experimental jazz vocalist/musician Jen Shyu team up to create an original performance as part of the project Prague-New York Effects at… more ►
Lecture: Charles IV
21.04.2016 / 20:00
Date: 21 April 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
Explore the life of one of the most impressive kings in Europe through the lecture Charles IV: The Greatest Hero of Czech History by Professor Pavel Hošek, Th.D. The lecture will focus on the biographical,… more ►
V4 Film Series: The Way Out
20.04.2016 / 21:00
Date: 20 April 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassies of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, invite you to the 5th Annual V4 Film Series, featuring the theme: "Darkness Within and Around Us," running from April 20-28, 2016. All… more ►
Classic Film: The Stone Table Inn
19.04.2016 / 22:00
Date: 19 April 2016 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Two sisters travel on vacation with their family to the Stone Table Inn, located in a small spa town. They hope for a bit of excitement this year. Meanwhile, two brothers unexpectedly find themselves… more ►
Lecture: To Euro or Not to Euro
16.04.2016 / 16:30
Date: 16 April 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences (SVU), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, presents the lecture TO EURO OR NOT TO EURO: The Czech Republic’s Dilemma, by leading… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: The Greedy Tiffany
13.04.2016 / 22:00
Date: 13 April 2016 - 14 April 2016 Venue: Avalon Theater
Described by debut director Andy Fehu as a comedy-horror, "The Greedy Tiffany" (Nenasytná Tiffany) centers on a treasure hunt that begins to consume one’s life. Pepa (Leoš Noha) drinks cheap booze… more ►
Czech Jewish History Intro., March 30-May 11
30.03.2016 / 22:40
Date: 30 March 2016 Venue: Congregation Beth El
The Rabbi Samuel Scolnic Adult Institute in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic presents An Introduction to Czech Jewish History. Jewish history in the Czech lands goes back a thousand years… more ►
Special Screening: Elementary School
28.03.2016 / 21:00
Date: 28 March 2016 Venue: Northern Virginia Community College
Celebrate the 80th birthday of acclaimed actor/director Zdeněk Svěrák through a special screening of newly redigitized classic film "Elementary School" (Obecná škola) at Northern Virginia Community College… more ►
Children's Costume Party
19.03.2016 / 16:00
Date: 19 March 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
Children dress in their most creative costumes and come ready to recite a poem (in Czech or Slovak) for an afternoon of song, dance, and culture at the Embassy of the Czech Republic. Children will also… more ►
Classic Film: The Blue Star Hotel
15.03.2016 / 20:00
Date: 15 March 2016 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Famed Czech actress Nataša Gollová plays a young poor maid who suddenly inherits a hotel in director Martin Frič's "The Blue Star Hotel" (Hotel Modrá hvězda). When she mistakenly takes one hotel on the… more ►
Exhibition Opening: Sasha Hammid- Drawings and Photographs
10.03.2016 / 19:00
Date: 10 March 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the exhibition ALEXANDR HACKENSCHMIED aka Sasha Hammid: Drawings and Photographs, curated by Petra Kosková Hammid and Pavel Vančát, and the lecture Alexandr… more ►
Lecture: The Difficult Afterlife of A Father of His Country
07.03.2016 / 16:00
Date: 07 March 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
Professor Hugh Agnew will present the lecture The Difficult Afterlife of a Father of His Country. In this talk, Professor Agnew will review some of the vicissitudes that Tomáš G. Masaryk's reputation… more ►
Wreath Laying Ceremony - Commemorating Masaryk
07.03.2016 / 12:00
Date: 07 March 2016 Venue: Masaryk Memorial
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with American Friends of the Czech Republic (AFoCR), will present a wreath laying ceremony commemorating the 166th anniversary of the birth of the first… more ►
Šibřinky - Masquerade Ball
05.03.2016 / 20:00
Date: 05 March 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
Sokol Washington DC, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, presents a very special Masquerade Ball on Saturday, March 5, 2016, from 7 to 11 pm. Come dressed as your favorite film star… more ►
Washington Jewish Film Festival: The Cremator
28.02.2016 / 13:30
Date: 28 February 2016 Venue: AFI Silver Theater
As part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival, the AFI Silver Theater will screen the classic 1969 horror film "The Cremator" (Spalovač mrtvol), directed by Juraj Herz on February 28, at 12:30 pm. more ►
Washington Jewish Film Festival: The Cremator
26.02.2016 / 14:00
Date: 26 February 2016 Venue: DCJCC
As part of the Washington Jewish Film Festival, DCJCC will screen the classic 1969 horror film "The Cremator" (Spalovač mrtvol), directed by Juraj Herz on February 26, at 1 pm. Karl works at a stately… more ►
Concert: European Intersections w/Lana Genc
25.02.2016 / 19:00
Date: 25 February 2016 Venue: Czech Embassy
Croatian pianist Lana Genc will perform the program European Intersections, featuring the music of Czech composers Smetana and Janáček, as well as other European masters such as Chopin, Beethoven, Bach,… more ►
Classic Film: Christian
16.02.2016 / 20:00
Date: 16 February 2016 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Czech actor Oldrich Nový plays the mysterious Mr. Kristian in Martin Frič’s romantic comedy of the same name. The elusive Mr. Kristian stops by the posh Orient Club once a month, tipping waiters… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Life is Life
10.02.2016 / 21:00
Date: 10 February 2016 Venue: Avalon Theater
"Life is Life" (Život je život) was a record-breaking box office hit in the Czech Republic for 2015. The comedy by director Milan Cieslar portrays an average Czech family tackling their day to day problems… more ►
Prague-NY Effects: Lenka Dusilova & Tendayi Kuumba
08.02.2016 / 21:00
Date: 08 February 2016 Venue: Gonda Theater, Georgetown University
Top Czech recording artist Lenka Dusilová and dancer Tendayi Kuumba will present the Washington premiere of their new work, as part of the project Prague-New York Effects on February 8, at 8 pm, in the… more ►
Classic Film: Mr. Ducháček Will Fix It
19.01.2016 / 20:00
Date: 19 January 2016 Venue: Bistro Bohem
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents a new line-up of Czech films featuring Czech comedies of the 20th century. The series highlights prominent directors such as Martin Frič and Václav Vorlíček.… more ►
Film: The Three Veterans
15.12.2015 / 20:00
Date: 15 December 2015 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Celebrate the Christmas season with the classic Czech fairytale The Three Veterans (Tři veteráni), screening at Bistro Bohem on December 15, at 7 pm. In the film, three veterans are visited by elves who… more ►
Presentation: Global Refugees - The Case of Jews & Greeks in 20th Century Czechoslovakia
14.12.2015 / 13:00
Date: 14 December 2015 Venue: Pickford Theater - LOC
Czech scholars Michal Frankl and Kateřina Králová present "Global Refugees: The Case of Jews and Greeks in 20th Century Czechoslovakia" with an introduction by journalist Amy Kaslow in the Pickford Theater… more ►
Lecture: Who was Jan Hus? - Myth, Memory, and Meaning
10.12.2015 / 19:00
Date: 10 December 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
Medieval History Professor Thomas Fudge from the University of New England, will present the lecture "Who was Jan Hus? Myth, Memory and Meaning" at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on December 10, at 6 pm… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Us 2
09.12.2015 / 21:00
Date: 09 December 2015 Venue: Avalon Theatre
An unconventional "love story," director Slobodanka Radun's "Us 2" (My 2) centers on two people and their attempts to escape the trap of their own desires of belonging to somebody. more ►
Film: The Snake Brothers
24.11.2015 / 22:10
Date: 16 December 2015 Venue: AFI Silver Theater
AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center will present the US Premiere of director Jan Prusinovský’s The Snake Brothers (Kobry a užovky) on December 15, at 7 pm, as part of the EU Showcase. The film… more ►
Film: Jára Cimrman, Lying, Sleeping
19.11.2015 / 17:42
Date: 17 November 2015 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, will screen Ladislav Smoljak’s mockumentary biography of a Czech legendary character Jára Cimrman called Jára Cimrman, Lying,… more ►
Concert: Makropulos Project
18.11.2015 / 19:00
Date: 18 November 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences (SVU), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, presents the Makropulos Project, an evening of selected works from Leoš Janáček's opera The… more ►
Screening: Inside Hana's Suitcase
16.11.2015 / 13:00
Date: 16 November 2015 Venue: Pickford Theater - LOC
The Library of Congress, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, will screen Larry Weinstein's "Inside Hana's Suitcase", on November 16, at 12 pm, in the Pickford Theatre. more ►
Theatre: War with the Newts (world premiere)
12.11.2015 / 20:30
Date: 12 November 2015 Venue: Georgetown Theatre
From November 12-21, the Georgetown Theater and Performance Studies Program presents War with the Newts, adapted and directed by Natsu Onoda Power, in the Gonda Theatre of the Davis Performing Arts Center.… more ►
Exhibition: romarisingV4
09.11.2015 / 19:00
Date: 09 November 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with the Embassies of Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary, present the exhibition romarisingV4 by photographer Chad Evans Wyatt, on Monday, November 9, 2015,… more ►
Panel Discussion: Robotics
03.11.2015 / 20:00
Date: 03 November 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic and CzechInvest present the panel discussion It All Started with Čapek: Czech Robotics Today on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at 7 pm. The evening features a discussion… more ►
Theater Viola for Children in Czech language only
31.10.2015 / 02:00
Date: 31 October 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
Theater Viola brings Endele Vendele to the Embassy of the Czech Republic on October 31, at 1 pm, as part of the Kids Euro Festival. This event dedicated to children (ages 5-10) features famous Czech actor… more ►
Family Screening: Three Brothers
29.10.2015 / 20:00
Date: 29 October 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
Bring your friends and family for a special screening of director Jan Svěrák’s Three Brothers (Tři bratři). The story, filled with humor and songs, follows three brothers as they embark into the… more ►
Theater Viola at the Kennedy Center
28.10.2015 / 19:00
Date: 28 October 2015 Venue: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Theater Viola from Prague presents their interactive plays based on Czech fairy tales on October 28, 2015, at 6 pm, at the Kennedy Center! more ►
Film and Beer: Ruffiano and Sweeteeth
20.10.2015 / 21:00
Date: 20 October 2015 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Based on the stories of Karel Čapek, director Karel Smyczek's musical fairy-tale reveals how pacific intellectual Ruffiano, a son of a notorious thief, lives his life after promising to carry on the… more ►
Drumming for Drums
15.10.2015 / 20:00
Date: 15 October 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with the Bubny Shoah Memorial in Prague, presents Drumming for Drums (Bubnování pro Bubny) with special guest, former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: The Way Out
14.10.2015 / 22:00
Date: 14 October 2015 - 15 October 2015 Venue: Avalon Theatre
Dubbed the best film of the year at the Czech Critics' awards, director Petr Václav's "The Way Out" (Cesta ven) follows a Romani couple trying to live a "normal life" in a community obscured by prejudice. more ►
Preview: War with the Newts
08.10.2015 / 21:00
Date: 08 October 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
Professor Natsu Onoda Power and students involved in her world premiere adaptation at Georgetown University of Karel Čapek's War with the Newts will present a sneak preview. more ►
Lecture: Americanism of Čapek’s Play about Robots
06.10.2015 / 20:00
Date: 06 October 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
Scholar Jana Horaková will give the lecture "Americanism of Čapek's Play about Robots" at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on October 6, at 6 pm. The lecture reveals various aspects of the so-called… more ►
Classic Film: Čapek's Tales
29.09.2015 / 20:00
Date: 29 September 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
The film is based on Karel Čapek's detective stories from the late 1920s collected in two volumes, "Tales from One Pocket" and "Tales from the Other Pocket," together known as the "Tales from Two Pockets." more ►
Panel Discussion: Čapek's R.U.R. in Our Rationalized World
24.09.2015 / 18:36
Date: 01 October 2015 Venue: American University
American University, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic, will present the panel discussion Čapek's R.U.R. in Our Rationalized World in the Battelle-Tompkins Atrium on October 1, at 6 pm. more ►
Lego Robotics Workshop for Kids
19.09.2015 / 17:00
Date: 19 September 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Great Adventure Lab brings excitement and fun to the sciences through the Lego Robotics Workshop for girls and boys ages 7-10. more ►
Film and Beer: Accumulator 1
15.09.2015 / 21:00
Date: 15 September 2015 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Winning the Czech Lion Awards for best editing and most popular film in 1994, director Jan Svěrák's sci-fi comedy reveals why energy of people disappears in front of their TV sets. more ►
Theatrical Reading: R.U.R.: A Retro-Futuristic Musical
10.09.2015 / 20:00
Date: 10 September 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Alliance for New Music Theatre presents a theatrical reading with music of R.U.R.: A Retro-Futuristic Musical based on Karel Čapek’s most renowned plays – R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)… more ►
Festival Launch: Jazz-Age Evening
03.09.2015 / 20:00
Date: 03 September 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic presents the launch of the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2015 - Karel Čapek, featuring a jazzy concert by the exceptionally gifted pianist Jana Otáhalová, dancing by the… more ►
Film and Beer: My Sweet Little Village
19.08.2015 / 03:00
Date: 18 August 2015 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, director Jiří Menzel's film reveals how a small village triumphs over a city bureaucrat who comes to the village seeking a summer cottage. more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Krásno
13.08.2015 / 04:00
Date: 12 August 2015 - 13 August 2015 Venue: Avalon Theatre
Called a "promising debut" and a "dark comedy with a Coen vibe," director Ondřej Sokol's Krásno centers on two childhood friends Michal and Adam who return to their hometown after 20 years and investigate… more ►
Film and Beer: What's Up Doc?
22.07.2015 / 03:00
Date: 21 July 2015 Venue: Bistro Bohem
In this classic film, a dentist (Zdeněk Svěrák) strives to find meaning in his life. He desires a son, a peaceful life away from modernization, but his wife does not share his dream. When a young… more ►
Film and Beer Series: Waiter, Scarper!
16.06.2015 / 21:00
Date: 16 June 2015 Venue: Bistro Bohem
In this classic comedy, a handsome young bookseller finds himself in a difficult financial situation, manifesting from the high alimony he must pay for his skirt chasing. Being mistaken for a waiter sparks… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: To See the Sea
10.06.2015 / 22:00
Date: 10 June 2015 - 11 June 2015 Venue: Avalon Theatre
In his directorial debut, Jiří Mádl reveals a profound story of friendship and courage in the film To See the Sea (Pojedeme k moři). Shot and narrated from the perspective of young Tomas, naivety is… more ►
Special Screening: Dark Blue World
19.05.2015 / 21:00
Date: 19 May 2015 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Two Czech pilots serving in Britain’s RAF during WWII fall for the same woman in the film by Oscar-winning director Jan Svěrák. Ambassador Petr Gandalovič opens the screening in homage to the brave… more ►
Lecture: Jan Hus
14.05.2015 / 20:00
Date: 14 May 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
In commemoration of the 600th anniversary of Jan Hus’ death, former Prorector Martin Prudký of Charles University in Prague will talk about the extraordinary legacy of the renowned Czech priest,… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Fair Play (Meet the Director!)
13.05.2015 / 22:00
Date: 13 May 2015 - 14 May 2015 Venue: Avalon Theatre
Called "a gripping tale of grace under pressure" by The Hollywood Reporter, the film explores just how far one would go to pursue one’s dreams. Meet director Andrea Sedláčková and delve into the film… more ►
EU Open House
09.05.2015 / 12:00
Date: 09 May 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
Check out a vintage motorcycle show, trained police dogs, and live music while enjoying delicious food and the world famous Pilsner Urquell beer. Be fascinated by Karel Čapek, the writer who… more ►
Exhibition: Broken Wings
09.05.2015 / 12:00
Date: 09 May 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
Broken Wings presents the stories of a few American fighter pilots and bomber crews who were shot down mainly in the Czech region of Northwestern Bohemia during the final year of World War II. The author,… more ►
Exhibition: WWII - War and Peace
09.05.2015 / 12:00
Date: 09 May 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
WWII veteran James Duncan documents his experiences in the horrors of war and peace thereafter via over 500 photographs, using cameras and film he found along the way. Yet, to him, the most important… more ►
Pilsen - European Capital of Culture 2015
09.05.2015 / 12:00
Date: 09 May 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
The city of Pilsen celebrates both the 70th anniversary of its liberation at the end of WWII and its recognition as the European Capital of Culture 2015. Explore its vibrant cultural heritage while… more ►
LECTURE: Magic of Prague - Life and Legends of Jews in the Heart of Europe
06.05.2015 / 21:00
Date: 06 May 2015 Venue: Shaare Tefila Congregation
Cultural Attaché Robert Řehák presents a series of lectures exploring secret stories from the oral tradition and legends, including Rabbi Loew’s Golem—a kabbalistic creation of an artificial… more ►
V4 Screening: Who Wants to Kill Jessie?
28.04.2015 / 21:00
Date: 28 April 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
The sci-fi comedy spins a new take on the legendary American superhero—SUPERMAN—as dreams mesh with reality in this Czech classic. Inspired by comic books, director Václav Vorlíček weaves a… more ►
Film and Beer Series: Seclusion Near a Forest
21.04.2015 / 21:00
Date: 21 April 2015 Venue: Bistro Bohem
This comedy depicts the problems of a city family trying to live the simple life. An ordinary Prague family yearns to have a house in the countryside and make a deal with a charismatic old man that they… more ►
Holocaust Remembrance Day - Performing Captivity and Beyond
16.04.2015 / 21:00
Date: 16 April 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Embassy of Israel commemorate יום השואה - Holocaust Remembrance Day through the theatrical presentation, "Performing Captivity and Beyond: Songs and Sketches from… more ►
Easter Egg Hunt
11.04.2015 / 13:00
Date: 04 April 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassy welcomes children and their families to grab their baskets and hop on over to the Embassy to decorate fresh eggs, take part in the Easter egg hunt, and pet live Easter bunnies, in celebration… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Nowhere in Moravia
08.04.2015 / 22:00
Date: 08 April 2015 - 09 April 2015 Venue: Avalon Theatre
Called "darkly humorous" by Variety film critic Alissa Simon, the film explores village life in the mountains of Moravia where one sister desires to desperately escape, while the other seems trapped,… more ►
International Roma Day
08.04.2015 / 19:30
Date: 08 April 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
Celebrate International Roma Day through a special piano concert of Roma music performed by Tomáš Kačo and a panel discussion with Jiří Dienstbier, Czech Minister for Human Rights; Jarmila Balažová,… more ►
Children's Costume Party
28.03.2015 / 16:00
Date: 28 March 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
Children dress in their most creative costumes and come ready to recite a poem (in Czech or Slovak) for an afternoon of song, dance, and culture at the Embassy of the Czech Republic. more ►
Film and Beer Series: Empties
17.03.2015 / 20:00
Date: 17 March 2015 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Winning the Czech Lion for Best Direction, the film Empties (Vratné lahve) centers on a teacher exhausted from instructing his obnoxious students; therefore, he quits his job. In pursuit of finding a slice… more ►
Celebration - 165th Anniversary of Masaryk's Birth
07.03.2015 / 16:00
Date: 07 March 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
The Embassies of the Czech and Slovak Republics feature an afternoon of celebrations honoring Tomáš G. Masaryk. The event will include an SVU lecture about the founding father of Czechoslovakia by Robert… more ►
Wreath Laying Ceremony with Czech President Zeman
02.03.2015 / 17:15
Date: 02 March 2015 Venue: TGM Memorial
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with American Friends of the Czech Republic (AFoCR), presents a wreath laying ceremony commemorating the anniversary of Tomáš G. Masaryk's birth on… more ►
Kafka Conference
25.02.2015 / 11:00
Date: 25 February 2015 - 28 February 2015 Venue: University of Virginia
The University of Virginia presents the conference "KAFKA?!: An Interdisciplinary Conference in Honor of Walter Sokel (1917-2014)". Sokel escaped from his native Austria in 1938, and became a leading… more ►
Film and Beer Series: Kolya
17.02.2015 / 20:00
Date: 17 February 2015 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Oscar-winning film Kolya (Kolja) unhinges the heart as a bachelor and boy must come to terms with living together. Sweet, subtle moments powerfully unfold the story that reveals a bond that touches the… more ►
Lions of Czech Film: Clownwise
11.02.2015 / 09:00
Date: 11 February 2015 Venue: Avalon Theatre
Hailed by Czech film critics, the beautifully shot dark comedy Clownwise (Klauni) tells an emotional story of love and forgiveness. After all this time, who will have the last laugh? more ►
Film and Beer Series: Elementary School
20.01.2015 / 20:00
Date: 20 January 2015 Venue: Bistro Bohem
Bistro Bohem kicks off a year-long retrospective of acclaimed actor and screenwriter Zdeněk Svěrák with the screening of Elementary School (Obecná škola). The film is a cinematographic childhood memory… more ►
Exhibition: Broken Wings
Date: 09 May 2015 Venue: Czech Embassy
Broken Wings presents the stories of a few American fighter pilots and bomber crews who were shot down mainly in the Czech region of Northwestern Bohemia during the final year of World War II. The author,… more ►