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Welcome to Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA)

PRESERVING CZECH AND SLOVAK CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY SINCE 1891

 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events

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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Tatana Kellner: Through the Immigrant's Lens
Sep 10
Tatana Kellner: Through the Immigrant's Lens

TALK

Tatana Kellner, a multi-disciplinary artist, will discuss her work, charting her journey as an immigrant from Czechoslovakia in 1969, finding her artistic voice, and co-founding the Women’s Studio Workshop.

A Trial in Prague
Sep 16
A Trial in Prague

FILM

A Trial in Prague chronicles an infamous political show trial that took place in 1952 in Czechoslovakia at the height of the Cold War.

2025 Annual Gala: Truth Prevails
Sep 25
2025 Annual Gala: Truth Prevails

BENEFIT GALA

A festive celebration of Vaclav Havel's legacy and the vibrant Czech and Slovak presence in New York City.

 

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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
BBLA Commentary on Current Events
BBLA Commentary on Current Events
Art curator Charlotta Kotik Receives the 2023 BBLA Award
Art curator Charlotta Kotik Receives the 2023 BBLA Award

BBLA Member Organizations

 
 

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