Events
Festival Launch: Matěj Číp
September 12, 2024, 6:00 PM
Matěj Číp kicks off the Mutual Inspirations Festival with a special concert performed on the cimbalom at the Embassy of the Czech Republic on September 12, at 6 pm. Knicknamed the “Cimbalom Guy,” he covers a wide musical range that includes genres from classical music and folklore to modern musical tendencies. Savor a fascinating evening of music to launch the festival.
Friday Music Concert Series: Matěj Čip
September 13, 2024, 12:30 PM
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 of classical, folk and modern music. Relish in an afternoon of artistry with this talented musician.
Recital: Matyáš Novak
September 15, 2024, 1:00 PM
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 the Mutual Inspirations Festival commemorating the 200th birth anniversary of acclaimed composer Bedřich Smetana. Celebrate the Year of Czech Music with this brilliant young musician who has won a range of national and international competitions and performed throughout Europe, the United States, and Eastern Asia.
Photo of Matyáš Novák by Lenka Hatasova
Czech Legends and Mythical Creatures
October 15, 2024, 6:00 PM
The Czech Embassy will host an evening of scares and thrills for young children, Czech Legends and Mythical Creatures, October 15, 2024. (Book session below.)
Ever heard of the Bogeyman, the Forest Demon, Water Goblin, Rusalka, or the Noonday Witch? Join us for a glimpse into Czech fairytales and folklore. An introduction to Czech mythical creatures will be followed by a walk, intended for children’s amusement, through the haunted forest upon the grounds of the Czech Embassy. Pondering Czech legends, adults will enjoy understanding the origins and explanations behind the most notorious, intriguing, and a few lovable, fictitious yet legendary sprites, spirits, and ghosts.
Lecture: Michael Beckerman
October 21, 2024, 6:00 PM
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," accompanied by soprano Ada Bílková, on October 21, 2024, at 6 pm. Delight in an evening answering this question and uncovering new insights into Czech music.
Online Lecture: Martin Nedbal
October 22, 2024, 12:00 PM
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 and the Director of the Division of Musicology at the University of Kansas, on October 22, 2024, at 12 pm EST.
Online Lecture: David Thurmaier
October 23, 2024, 12:00 PM
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 Director of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor of Music Theory at the University of Kansas-Missouri City Conservatory, on October 23, 2024, at 12pm EST.
Concert: Ester Pavlů & Robert Pechanec
October 25, 2024, 6:00 PM
Czech mezzo-soprano Ester Pavlů and Slovak pianist Róbert Pechanec present a captivating program featuring Dvořák's Love Songs and Gypsy Songs, alongside M.S. Trnavský's evocative compositions at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage on October 25, at 6 pm. Their repertoire includes selections from Berlioz's Les nuits d'été, arias from Bizet's Carmen, and a powerful Verdi aria, promising a rich tapestry of vocal expertise and compelling musical storytelling.
Concert: Smetana Trio
October 30, 2024, 6:00 PM
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.
Czech Christmas Market
November 09, 2024, 9:00 AM
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 the season. Browse stands filled with beautiful handcrafted ornaments, Bohemian crystal, exquisite bead and glass jewelry, wooden toys, fine art photography, books & prints, decadent chocolates, Moravian wines and traditional liquors.
Czech Language Lesson for Children: Ahoj!
November 12, 2024, 6:00 PM
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 pm.
Film: Waltzing Matilda
November 13, 2024, 8:00 PM
The Avalon Theatre will screen Waltzing Matilda (Tancuj Matyldo) on November 13, at 8 pm, as part of the ongoing Lions of Czech Film Series. The true-inspired story follows a singer diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease who returns to live with her son. Through the humor and tough times, they discover a deeper love within.
Czech Language Lesson for Adults: Pivo a Muzika
November 14, 2024, 6:00 PM
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. As Bedřich Smetana learned Czech at a later age, you can too! Follow in his footsteps to try your first lesson of basic dialogues, such as introductions, ordering food and drinks, and asking where the closest theater is located. A refreshing brew will be served to help with any tongue twisters!
Poetry Night: Bronislava Volková
November 19, 2024, 6:00 PM
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 November 19, at 6 pm, at the Czech Embassy. In this captivating collection of poems, Volková, a jongleur of contemporary verse, masterfully combines voice and nuance as she saunters through love, loss, mortality, and eternal life. Join us for a fascinating evening with the author.
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