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AFHLE, Hungarian House is a community and cultural center where Hungarian Americans, recent immigrants, and friends can experience and maintain aspects of Hungarian identity and become enriched by exposure to Hungarian culture and language.
The Hungarian House has served as a bridge between Hungarian and American societies for over 60 years.
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Welcome to the Hungarian House
News & Upcoming Events
Write it Again, Shakespeare!
Screening, recorded theatrical play
Written by Gábor Lackó, performed by Tony Cserna
Saturday, February 22 - 8pm
A playwright makes a proposal to Shakespeare about how they should collaborate to rewrite the original play in order to rid The Merchant of Venice of the accusation of anti-Semitism - perhaps due to a misunderstanding (pre-recorded monodrama in Hungarian, English subtitles).
Recorded in Hungarian with English Subtitles in 2017 Run Time: 65 minutes
Sponsored by: Spinoza Theater, Budapest
Hungarian Folk Dance House and Workshop
Táncház with Fényes Band and Holdvilág
Saturday, March 8 - 6:30pm
Details coming soon, check back!
Kaláka, from the
Carpathians to the Caribbean Sea
Film screening with writer/director Réka Pigniczky
Saturday, March 8 - 4 to 6pm
An inspirational musical story of the legendary Hungarian ensemble “Kaláka” as members go on an epic road trip from Budapest to Cartagena, carrying with them more than just instruments – they carry the soul of a poem, tracing it back to its origin. The journey is both historical and deeply personal for the members of the 55-year-old band and their newfound audiences worldwide.
Stylized Magyar Folk Art in Bold
Artist Melissa Katkó Pepin
On display until June 2025
Come and enjoy this display of striking yet cheerful expression of art inspired by recognizable ethnically Hungarian motifs and designs with a 21st century twist. Look at all the art intimately. and find lacework in the white background, examine the golden touches, all the intricate details, all that delights the eye.
Upcoming Events
Magyar Theater on Film Screening Week, I. (with English subtitles)
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February 20, Thursday - 7:45pm: Ferenczi & Freud, Intrigues around the Divan, play screening
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February 22, Saturday - 8pm: Encore screening of Write It Again, Shakespeare!, play screening
Other upcoming events at Hungarian House:
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March 1, Saturday - Cserkész Farsangi Vacsora
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March 8, Saturday - 4-6pm: Kalákafilm, film screening with writer/director Réka Pigniczky. Folk music, 1956.
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March 8, Saturday - 6:30pm-12:30am: Hungarian Folk Dance House (TÁNCHÁZ), with Fényes Banda and Holdvilág
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March 14/15, Fri/Sat (TBC): Magyar Independence Commemoration
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March 25, Tuesday -7pm (TBC): Member's Night
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April 12, Saturday - 7:30pm: Ferenczi & Freud, Intrigues around the Divan, play screening (2nd)
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April, Friday (Date TBC) - 6:30pm: Békés County Spotlight, Út a múltba – Dénesmajor története, „Innen csak elmenni lehet, elszakadni sohasem! and, Viharsarki Rock & Roll; a gyulai 48-as Club története
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April 26, Saturday (TBC): Spring Sneaker Ball / Tavaszi Tornacipő Bál
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May 3, Saturday -7pm (TBC): Member's Night
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June 12-13, Thus-Fri (time TBC): Psyche, Rehearsal for Truth Festival, adaptation of Sándor Weöres's play of the same name. Performances in both Hungarian and English.
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July 16, Wednesday: Member's Night (at the museum or park, tbd)
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on view until June, 2025: