Welcome to Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA)
PRESERVING CZECH AND SLOVAK CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY SINCE 1891
PRESERVING CZECH AND SLOVAK CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY SINCE 1891
BBLA member organizations host some of the best events in the city—concerts, festivals, lectures, and film screenings—at Manhattan’s Bohemian National Hall.
A festive celebration of Vaclav Havel's legacy and the vibrant Czech and Slovak presence in New York City, with Guest of Honor Martina Navratilova.
An evening celebrating Karel Gott, a Czech pop singer and painter (1939-2019), an expressive tenor, who was voted the Most Favorite Male Singer 42 times at the annual Czech music awards, Czech Nightingale.
An intimate evening with Anna and Jordan Rathkopf, an award-winning photography duo who will share their family’s deeply personal story captured in their upcoming book.