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Welcome to Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA)

PRESERVING CZECH AND SLOVAK CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY SINCE 1891

 
 
 
 

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

 

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Valentine's Day Dance Party
Feb 14
Valentine's Day Dance Party

BALLROOM DANCING

Celebrate love in style and experience an evening of romance, fun, and unforgettable entertainment. Live music by the popular Express Band, dance show, food buffet and more.

Tribute to Rudolf Firkusny: Gala Concert with Pianist Yefim Bronfman
Feb 19
Tribute to Rudolf Firkusny: Gala Concert with Pianist Yefim Bronfman

GALA CONCERT AND RECEPTION

The internationally acclaimed pianist Yefim Bronfman will perform at this special event, which will also include a brief discussion with esteemed professors Michael Beckerman and Leon Botstein.

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Steinway Grand Piano Enriches Bohemian National Hall
Steinway Grand Piano Enriches Bohemian National Hall
Hotelier Henry Kallan Receives the 2025 BBLA Award
Hotelier Henry Kallan Receives the 2025 BBLA Award
Tennis icon and human rights advocate Martina Navratilova receives the 2024 BBLA Award
Tennis icon and human rights advocate Martina Navratilova receives the 2024 BBLA Award
Bohemian National Hall, A Sense of Place
Bohemian National Hall, A Sense of Place
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