Category Archives: Events

Film Screening: Victim (Obět´) – Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The Avalon Theatre will screen the film Victim (Obět´) by Slovak director Michal Blaško on March 13, 2024, at 8 pm, as part of the continuing Lions of Czech Film Series, bringing top Czech films to the Washington, DC community. The suspenseful drama centers on a woman seeking justice, torn between family and the search […]

SASW Speakers’ Series: A Magnet for Talent – Saturday, March 9, 2024

“A Magnet for Talent: How Slovakia Chose to Tackle Its Brain-Drain Problem” by Iva Kleinová Director of Strategy Research and Innovation Authority (VAIA) Office of the Deputy Prime Minister of Slovakia Saturday, March 9, 2024 2:00pm ET Westover Library 1644 North McKinley Road, Suite 3 Arlington, VA Contact rsvp@dcslovaks.org to RSVP Slovakia has the second largest brain-drain problem […]

Slovak Souper Bowl III – February 18, 2024

Slovak Souper Bowl III & Social Afternoon/Evening Sunday, February 18 2:00 – 7:00 PM Private Home in Chantilly/Fairfax, VA (Full address supplied in RSVP confirmation) RSVP required by Monday, February 12.  Limited to 20 attendees. Recommended donation:   $5 for those competing / $10 for those not competing.   All proceeds will go to the City University Scholarship Fund Slovak Souper Bowl III […]

Svätý Mikuláš Party – Sunday, December 3, 2023

Please join us on Sunday, December 3, to celebrate the tradition of Svätý Mikuláš at the Slovak Embassy, 3523 International Court, N.W., Washington, D.C.  We will have a delicious Slovak buffet dinner prepared by the Slovak Embassy’s Chef Ivan, live music by Slovanka, and of course, a visit from Svätý Mikuláš.  The doors will open at 1:00 for […]

SASW Speakers’ Series: Vineyards in Slovakia Through the Ages – Saturday, September 30, 2023

Vineyards in Slovakia Through the Ages by Dr. Ján Vingárik Upper Nitra Museum, Prievidza (Slovakia) Saturday, September 30, 2023 2:00pm ET ONLINE You probably won’t find Slovakia on most of today’s maps of European vineyards.  Nevertheless, the present-day cultivation of grapevines in Slovakia is noteworthy, and its history is even more interesting.  For many centuries, wine production […]

SASW & FOS Annual Picnic – Sunday, May 21, 2023

SASW & FOS Annual Picnic Sunday, May 21, 2023  Arlington Knights of Columbus 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington VA 22207 3:00-7:00 p.m. The Slovak American Society of Washington, D.C. (SASW) and Friends of Slovakia (FOS) are pleased to invite you to attend our second annual family picnic! The SASW and FOS will provide an assortment of […]

European Open House at the Slovak Embassy – Saturday, May 13, 2023

A much beloved D.C. springtime event #EUOpenHouse has returned again this year!  Visit the Slovak Embassy (3523 International Ct NW, Washington, DC) on Saturday, May 13th between 10 am to 4 pm to enjoy Slovak culture, food and music featuring the young Slovak band Iconito.  There are no RSVPs or fees required.  See euopenhouse.org for […]