Events

September 06, 2025, 6:00 PM

The American University Museum will open the exhibition JAN SVOBODA & JAROSLAV BENEŠ / LENTICULAR POETRY, with photographer Jaroslav Beneš and curator Pavel Vančát, on September 6, 2025, from 6-9 pm.  Join us for the U.S. debut of two important photographers who extend the rich tradition of Czech Modernist photography.     
 

September 10, 2025, 8:00 PM

The Avalon Theatre will screen the dramatic comedy Sea of Hope (Moře na dvoře) on September 10, 2025, at 8 pm, as part of the ongoing Lions of Czech Film Series, bringing top contemporary Czech films to the DC community. 

September 11, 2025, 6:00 PM

The Embassy of the Czech Republic is pleased to welcome acclaimed Czech graphic novelist Štěpánka Jislová for a special presentation of her award-winning autobiographical graphic novel Srdcovka (translated into English as Heartcore) on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6 pm.
 

September 16, 2025, 6:00 PM

Join us on September 16, at 6 pm, for a dramatic reading of THE VERDI VERDICT, written by conductor Murry Sidlin, bringing to life a remarkable story from the Terezin concentration camp.
 

September 28, 2025, 12:00 AM

The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to participate in the sixth annual Czech Embassy Bike Challenge, to celebrate the upcoming Czech Independence Day. Ride your bike anytime during the challenge period from September 28 to October 28, in two categories:Challenger and Commuter!

October 14, 2025, 6:00 PM

The Czech Embassy will host an evening of scares and thrills for young children, Czech Legends and Mythical Creatures, October 14, 2025. (Book session below.) 

October 29, 2025, 6:00 PM

The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to an evening with acclaimed Czech author Marek Torčík, who will present his award-winning debut novel Memory Burn, followed by a discussion and Q&A on October 29, 2025, at 6 pm.

November 08, 2025, 6:17 PM

The Embassy of the Czech Republic invites you to its annual Czech Christmas Market on November 8, 2025, 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, precious garnet jewelry as well as exquisite bead and glass designs, fine art photography, books & prints, decadent chocolates, Moravian wines and traditional liquors.