Category Archives: Events

Svätý Mikuláš Party – Sunday, December 3, 2022

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 […]

Slovak@30 Lecture Series – 30 Years of Slovak Civil Society – Thursday, April 13, 2023

“30 Years of Slovak Civil Society” by Zuzana WienkApril 13, 2023 12:00 noon ET ONLINE In partnership with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Washington, D.C., and Friends of Slovakia, we invite you to attend the fourth event in the Slovakia@30 series – a conversation on “30 Years of Slovak Civil Society,” with Zuzana Wienk, Director […]

Slovak@30 Lecture Series – 30 Years of the Slovak Economy – Thursday, March 16, 2023

30 Years of the Slovak Economy by Ivan Mikloš1:00PM EDT, March 16, 2023 ONLINE In partnership with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Washington, D.C., and Friends of Slovakia, we invite you to attend the third event in the Slovakia@30 series – a conversation on “30 Years of the Slovak Economy” with Ivan Mikloš, […]