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AFHLE, Hungarian House is a community and cultural center where Hungarian Americans, recent immigrants, and friends can experience 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
Checkmates and Curtain-Calls, Hungarian Women in Focus
with Susan Polgár, Lili Bordán, and Alexandra Balogh
Sunday, March 8 - 4pm
An afternoon discussion with women industry leaders, about obstacles, achievements, and heritage. Co-organized with the Consulate General of Hungary - New York.
HUNGARIAN HOUSE'S 60th Anniversary Dinner
Friday, March 6 - 7pm Tickets SALES CLOSED
A special fundraiser dinner to celebrate 60 years of Hungarian House in NYC. With honorary guests from the Consulate General of Hungary - New York - Honorable Consul General István Pásztor and Honorable Diaspora Consul Dr. Andrea Novák. Live Hungarian music by the Horváth Duó, Tünde Csonka, and pianist Kariné Poghosyan.
International Women's Day - Salon sYmphoNY
Honoring international women artists from around the globe.
Sunday, March 8 - 12:30 to 3pm
Join us for presentations introducing women artists from 14 different nations, along with song, music, readings, poetry, and local delicacies from around the world. Program in partnership with the International Women Artist's Salon.
Upcoming Events
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Friday, March 6 - 7pm
Hungarian House's 60th Anniversary Fundraiser Dinner
with honorary guests: Honorable István Pásztor - Consul General of Hungary, and Honorable Dr. Andrea Novák - Diaspora Consul of Hungary.
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Sunday, March 8 -
11am-3pm: Salon sYmphoNY (in English)
women artist showcase from around the globe. In partnership with International Women Artist's Salon.
4pm - 6pm: Checkmates & Curtain Calls: Hungarian Women in Focus
with Susan Polgár (Chess master), Lili Bordán (Actor), Alexandra Balogh (Pianist)
Hungarian Folkdance Workshop (#3 of 6)
Learn csárdás, the tango of the east
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Friday, March 13 - 6pm
The World is Boiling - Commemoration of the 1848 Hungarian Revolution
with honorary guests from The Hungarian National Theater - more details soon!
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Saturday, March 14 - Time tbc
Ides of March Folkdance House -
táncház, with live music, folk-dance instruction, and dialogs commemorating the March 15th Hungarian national holiday for the 1848 Revolution.
Hungarian Folkdance Workshop (#4 of 6)
Learn csárdás, the tango of the east
Hungarian Folkdance Workshop (#5 of 6)
Learn csárdás, the tango of the east
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Friday, March 27 - 5:30 to 6:30pm (doors open at 5pm)
Ki a Tisza vízét issza - Those Who Drink Water from the Tisza River
with Déryné Ensemble, in Hungarian
Hungarian Folkdance Workshop (#6 of 6)
Learn csárdás, the tango of the east
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Sunday, April 4 - 5pm folk dance house for kids, 6pm táncház for all ages
Easter Dance House: Táncház - An István Széchenyi Society Event
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Tuesday, April 7 - 7:30pm
An Evening of Hungarian Music with Sylvan Winds
music by György Ligeti, Endre Szervánszky, Ödön Pártos, Farkas Ferenc and more!
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Saturday, May 9th (5pm):
Poetry reading and discussion with Szilárd Szíl, a 1956er story.
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Saturday, May 9th (TBC):
Spring Sneaker Ball - Tornacipő Bál : Hungarian House birthday edition.
with live mulatós music by Horváth Duo, and folk music by: TBC
more information soon!
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Sunday, May 10th - 2-5pm:
Mother's Day High Tea - with Amore Opera
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Monday May 18th - Time TBC:
Splinters - A Feledi János Dance Interpretation Performance
based on the poetry of János Pilinszky- in cooperation with the Liszt Institute of NY.
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Tuesday, May 26th - 6:30pm:
Bűvös Koczka
- in cooperation with the Liszt Institute of NY.
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Sunday, June 21st - 3pm:
Rehearsal for Truth Festival, Imre Madách: The Tragedy of Man
musical puppet theater performance covering the entire span of historical eras featured in this Hungarian classical literature masterpiece.
Main Hall Art Exhibit:
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March 1 - May 11, 2026 - Galgamente Lives – photographs by Sándor Gulyás
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