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Welcome to Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association.

The mission of the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA) is to preserve Czech and Slovak culture in New York City.

 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events

BBLA member organizations host some of the best events – concerts, festivals, lectures, and screenings right here at the Bohemian National Hall.

 
 
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Remembering August '68: Before and After
Aug 13
Remembering August '68: Before and After

FILM, DISCUSSION

Two documentary films will be screened to commemorate the events of August 21, 1968 in Czechoslovakia: Czechoslovakia: Portrait of a Tragedy (1968), directed by David Tucker, and Ask at Home: 68 (2018), directed by Barbora Bereznakova. 

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution
Sep 26
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution

BENEFIT GALA

Gala celebrating the 30th anniversary of the independence of Czechoslovakia and other Central and Eastern European countries, with guests of honor Ambassador Craig Stapleton and Mrs. Dorothy Stapleton.

 
 

BBLA Member Organizations

 

BBLA Associate Organizations