Balkan Cafe

Dance to Lefteris Bournias & Kavala Band playing brass music of Northern Greece 7pm Wed Sept 18 - Featuring Lefteris Bournias on clarinet - Brief instruction for the dances - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg Info: 646-831-8720 https://www.facebook.com/share/1pyUdvDRCpMTXHsw/ Lefteris Bournias - clarinet Michael Ginsburg - trumpet Morgan Clark - accordion Belle Birchfield - baritone horn Paul Brown - bass Matt Moran - percussion What to bring: - Bottle of water or drink container - Your dancing shoes Masks are optional ============================== Balkan Wednesdays Live Balkan music Dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Light snacks available Wednesdays thru Dec 4, 2024 7:15-9:15 PM at 213 E 82nd St Doors open 7PM Near 3rd Ave $20 per session #balkanwednesdays #folkdancing #brassband #greekdancing #danceislife

Saturday Sept.14 An excellent evening of dancing, Balkan brass and Bulgarian bagpipe! @zlatneuste brass band and Lubomir Smilenov on kaba and djura gaida Meze (light snacks), beer & wine will be provided for cash purchase by GoldenFest Kitchen 7:30-11:00PM Saturday September 14 $25 Admission 213 E 82nd St, Manhattan, 10028 Event info: https://www.facebook.com/share/T4W9nR7jyGzkFnDs/ Dance workshop 7:45pm to live music Dance party 8:30-11pm After this event, we will continue regular Balkan Wednesday starting on Wednesday September 18. Get your dancing shoes ready!! ============================= Balkan Cafe Wednesdays is a live Balkan music venue where you can listen, dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Near 3rd Ave Wednesdays are $20 per session Drop-ins are always welcome Info: 646-831-8720 Thx @francescahoffmanmusic for the video #balkanwednesdays #zlatneuste #folkdancing #bulgarianfolklore #brassband #serbianmusic #macedonianmusic

7pm Wed May 15 last dance of the season! An informal evening of live music for dancing and listening - North Macedonian folk music with Niva - Brief instruction for the dances - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg 7pm Nov 15, 2023 213 E 82nd St, NY, NY 10028 https://fb.me/e/1Ev9BY9kK $20 admission Niva with: Bridget Robbins - kaval Helen Marx - tupan Kristina Vaskys - tambura & vocals photo credit: Reuben Radding What to bring: - your dancing shoes - water or drink container Always check Facebook before you come to confirm our events—especially in case of poor weather! Or else call us if you don’t have access to Facebook. Info: 646-831-8720 ============================== Balkan Wednesdays Live Balkan music A different band each week Dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Light snacks available Wednesdays through Dec 6 7PM Doors open 7:15PM-9:15PM at 213 E 82nd St (up the iron stairway) Near 3rd Ave $20 per session

7pm Wed May 8 Michael Ginsburg will walk through dances likely to be danced at the Zlatne Uste Golden Festival. In addition to learning specific dances, participants will learn tools that will help them to join in dancing during the entire festival. Dance to Thrilling Balkan folk music on saxes by the Mountain Lions! https://www.facebook.com/share/1BcMQq4ogmQyA7eZ/?mibextid=9l3rBW 7pm Wed. May 8 Light snacks available All are welcome And don’t miss *the* Balkan event of the year: 2024 Zlatne Uste Golden Festival Fri May 10 & Sat May 11 Want to volunteer at Golden Fest? email [email protected], or go to https://goldenfest.org/volunteer/ ============================= - Brief instruction for the dances - Light snacks available - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg $20 admission All are welcome Masking is optional *Always* check Facebook before you come to confirm our events, particularly in the case of inclement weather. Or else call us if you don’t have access to Facebook. 646-831-8720 ============================= Balkan Cafe Wednesdays is a live Balkan music venue where you can listen, dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Near 3rd Ave Free street parking opens up after 7 PM on the avenues You can pay for time before that at some spots $20 per session Drop-ins are always welcome Info: 646-831-8720

7pm Wed Apr 24 - Come join us for a Bulgarian dance party with Cherven Traktor! 213 E 82nd St., NY, NY 10028 https://www.facebook.com/events/1314871299198016/ Cherven Traktor is: Donka Koleva - vocals Nikolay Kolev - gadulka Belle Birchfield - tambura Michael Ginsburg - tupan https://www.facebook.com/ChervenTraktor/ We are so thrilled that Nikolay and Donka will be joining us on tour from Wisconsin. ============================== - Brief instruction for the dances - Light snacks available - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg $20 admission All are welcome Always check Facebook before you come to confirm our events. Or else call us if you don’t have access to Facebook. 646-831-8720 ============================== Balkan Cafe Wednesdays is a live Balkan music venue where you can listen, dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Near 3rd Ave Street parking available after 7 PM $20 per session Drop-ins are always welcome Info: 646-831-8720

Wednesday come dance to the bagpipe! Lubomir Smilenov - kaba gaida, djura gaida, gadulka Michael Ginsburg - tupan - Bulgarian dance party - Brief instruction for the dances - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg March 27, 2024 213 E 82nd St, NY, NY 10028 Info: 646-831-8720 https://www.facebook.com/events/765858685412268/ $20 admission What to bring: - your dancing shoes - water or drink container Masks are optional ============================== Balkan Wednesdays Live Balkan music A different band each week Dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Light snacks available Wednesdays through May 22, 2024 7PM Doors open 7:15PM-9:15PM at 213 E 82nd St (up the iron stairway) Near 3rd Ave $20 per session

Music and dances of Western Pontos 7pm Wed April 17 213 E 82nd St, Manhattan - Complementary instruction for the dances - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg Info: 646-831-8720 https://fb.me/e/3aa7C1anB Pontic Firebird is Beth Bahia Cohen - violin Adam Good - oud Paul Brown - bass Jerry Kisslinger - daouli What to bring: - Water or drink container - Your dancing shoes ============================== Balkan Wednesdays Live Balkan music Dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Light snacks available Wednesdays thru May 22, 2024 7:15-9:15 PM at 213 E 82nd St Near 3rd Ave $20 per session

Lubomir Smilenov - kaba gaida, djura gaida, gadulka Michael Ginsburg - tupan - Bulgarian dance party - Brief instruction for the dances - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg March 17, 2024 213 E 82nd St, NY, NY 10028 Info: 646-831-8720 https://www.facebook.com/events/765858685412268/ $20 admission What to bring: - your dancing shoes - water or drink container Masks are optional ============================== Balkan Wednesdays Live Balkan music A different band each week Dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Light snacks available Wednesdays through May 22, 2024 7PM Doors open 7:15PM-9:15PM at 213 E 82nd St (up the iron stairway) Near 3rd Ave $20 per session, drop ins are welcome #balkanwednesdays #gaida #folkdance #bulgarianfolkmusic #bulgarianfolkdance

Mar 20 Come dance to Greek music from Pontos! Dimitris Stefanidis on lyra Jerry Kisslinger on daouli - Brief instruction of the dances - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg $20 admission 7:15-9:15PM Wed. March 20 7PM doors open https://fb.me/e/4f1cIenQk ============================= - Brief instruction for the dances - Light snacks available - Bring your water bottle/drink of choice - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg $20 admission All are welcome What to bring: - Dancing shoes - Water or drink container Info: 646-831-8720 Balkan Wednesdays Live Balkan music Listen, dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Near 3rd Ave Street parking available after 6 PM $20 per session Drop-ins are always welcome Wednesdays thru May 213 E 82nd St, Manhattan, NY

Come dance to music from the Balkans! Balkan Mix - Michael Ginsburg -trumpet - Peter Hess -sax - Seido Salifoski -tupan Dance favorites mostly from Bulgaria and Macedonia (N and Greek) https://www.facebook.com/events/408406154937532 Wed March 6 - Complementary dance instruction as we go - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg Info: 646-831-8720 What to bring: - Water or other drink - Your dancing shoes Masks are optional ============================== Balkan Wednesdays Live Balkan music Dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Light packaged snacks provided Wednesdays thru May 22 7:15-9:15 PM at 213 E 82nd St Doors open 7PM Near 3rd Ave $20 per session

Come dance, send off the winter and welcome the coming of spring! - Bulgarian dance party - Brief instruction for the dances - Home-cooked from scratch Bulgarian food - Cash beer/wine bar - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg Friday Mar. 1, 2024 For a special Friday Balkan Cafe! 7pm - doors open & dinner available 7:45pm - live music with dance teaching by Michael Ginsburg 8:30-11pm - Dance party! 213 E 82nd St, NY, NY 10028 Info: 646-831-8720 https://fb.me/e/cDRvAS7xJ $25 admission Bulgarian brass with Zlatne Uste Lauren Brody - accordion, vocals Michael Ginsburg - trumpet Bill Selden - gaida Seido Salifoski - tupan What to bring: - your dancing shoes - water or drink container Always check Facebook before you come to confirm our events—especially in case of poor weather! Or call us if you don’t have access to Facebook. Info: 646-831-8720

Celebrate APOKRIES Greek Mardi Gras - a traditional Carnival Dance Party Wednesday, February 28 7pm - 10pm Hungarian House 213 E 82nd St (near 3rd Ave) Manhattan, NY, 10028 Featuring Lefteris Bournias - clarinet Kavala Brass and a guest singer Doors open 6:45pm Admission: $25 Includes complementary dance lesson by Michael Ginsburg and tastings of Greek food (meze) https://fb.me/e/4hq2DSsyB Masks (the fun kind!) and costumes encouraged Not sure what to wear? Think Mardi Gras! Or, if you prefer, come as you are What is Aprokries? The festival dates back to Dionysos, the ancient Greek god of wine, fun and fertility. The Greek name Apokries means abstention from meat, observed during Orthodox Easter Lent. It is Carnival season and time to celebrate! Sponsored by Balkan Wednesdays & Balkan Cafe: Promoting the preservation of traditional folk music, customs and dancing of the Balkan region. Don’t miss upcoming Zlatne Uste Golden Fest: May 10 & 11 https://goldenfest.org/ ============================== Balkan Wednesdays Live Balkan music A different band each week Dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Light snacks available Wednesdays through May 7PM Doors open at 213 E 82nd St (up the iron stairway) Near 3rd Ave Always check Facebook before you come to confirm our events—especially in case of poor weather! Or call us if you don’t have access to Facebook. Info: 646-831-8720

Lauren Brody , Michael Ginsburg and Jerry Kisslinger revisit old-style Bulgarian and Macedonian songs and dances, featuring trumpet, tupan, accordion and vocals for a totally fun dance party! 7-9:15 PM Feb. 21 https://fb.me/e/47rGp1LUp - Complementary dance instruction/Quick-teach of dances - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg Info: 646-831-8720 Balkan Cafe Wednesdays What to bring: - Water or drink container - Your dancing shoes Masks are optional ============================== Balkan Wednesdays Live Balkan music Dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Light snacks available Bring your own beverage/water Wednesdays thru May 22 7pm Doors open 7:15-9:15 PM Dancing to live music with instruction 213 E 82nd St Near 3rd Ave $20 per session

Come dance to the bagpipe! Lubomir Smilenov - gaida, gadulka Michael Ginsburg - tupan - Bulgarian dance party - Brief instruction for the dances - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg Feb 7, 2024 213 E 82nd St, NY, NY 10028 Info: 646-831-8720 https://www.facebook.com/events/1466892257192441/ $20 admission What to bring: - your dancing shoes - water or drink container Masks are optional ============================== Balkan Wednesdays Live Balkan music A different band each week Dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Light snacks available Wednesdays through May 22, 2024 7PM Doors open 7:15PM-9:15PM at 213 E 82nd St (up the iron stairway) Near 3rd Ave $20 per session

7pm Wed Feb 7 Come dance to the bagpipe! Lubomir Smilenov - gaida, gadulka Michael Ginsburg - tupan - Bulgarian dance party - Brief instruction for the dances - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg Feb 7, 2024 213 E 82nd St, NY, NY 10028 Info: 646-831-8720 https://www.facebook.com/events/1466892257192441/ $20 admission What to bring: - your dancing shoes - water or drink container Masks are optional Everyone is welcome ============================== Balkan Wednesdays Live Balkan music A different band each week Dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Light snacks available Wednesdays through May 22, 2024 7PM Doors open 7:15PM-9:15PM at 213 E 82nd St (up the iron stairway) Near 3rd Ave $20 per session

Save the date for a special Balkan Wednesday celebrating Apokries or Greek Mardi Gras, details to come! All are welcome 7-10pm Wed Feb 28

Come dance to Lauren Brody , Michael Ginsburg and Jerry Kisslinger. They will revisit old-style Bulgarian and Macedonian songs and dances, featuring trumpet, tupan, accordion and vocals 7-9:15 PM Jan. 31 https://fb.me/e/v5S971qpT - Brief instruction/Quick-teach of dances - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg Info: 646-831-8720 Balkan Cafe Wednesdays What to bring: - Water or drink container - Your dancing shoes ============================== Balkan Wednesdays Live Balkan music Dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Light snacks available Bring your own beverage/water Wednesdays thru May 22 7pm Doors open 7:15-9:15 PM Dancing to live music with instruction 213 E 82nd St Near 3rd Ave $20 per session

Lauren Brody , Michael Ginsburg and Jerry Kisslinger revisit old-style Bulgarian and Macedonian songs and dances, featuring trumpet, tupan, accordion and vocals 7-9:15 PM Jan. 31 https://fb.me/e/v5S971qpT - Brief instruction/Quick-teach of dances - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg Info: 646-831-8720 Balkan Cafe Wednesdays What to bring: - Water or drink container - Your dancing shoes ============================== Balkan Wednesdays Live Balkan music Dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Light snacks available Bring your own beverage/water Wednesdays thru May 22 7pm Doors open 7:15-9:15 PM Dancing to live music with instruction 213 E 82nd St Near 3rd Ave $20 per session

Come dance to Greek, Armenian and Middle Eastern with Souren Baronian & Friends Wed Jan 24 - Brief instruction for the dances - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg $20 admission Info: 646-831-8720 Souren Baronian - clarinet Robert Boghosian - oud Lee Baronian - percussion Paul Brown - bass photo by Reuben Radding What to bring: - Your dancing shoes - Your water bottle (there’s only water in the rest rooms) Masks are optional ============================== Balkan Wednesdays Live Balkan music Dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Light snacks provided Wednesdays thru May 22 7-9PM at 213 E 82nd St Near 3rd Ave $20 per session

Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Bamd 7pm Wed. Jan 17 7:15-8:15pm Michael will teach the dances as we go 8:15-9:15pm Dance party FB event info: https://fb.me/e/1ufl1SmDC January weather can be unpredictable, so please check on FB before coming in case of potentially poor weather. ============================= Zlatne Uste lite so far will include: Michael Ginsburg - trumpet Aani Kisslinger - trumpet Marian Eines - sax Morgan Clark - baritone Matt Smith - baritone Belle Birchfield - baritone Emerson Hawley - tuba Jerry Kisslinger - percussion Seido Salifoski - percussion https://www.facebook.com/ZlatneUste/ ============================= - Brief instruction for the dances - Light snacks available - Hosted by Michael Ginsburg $20 admission All are welcome Please bring your favorite mask. Performers such as vocalists and wind players may be unmasked during performance. *Always* check Facebook before you come to confirm our events, particularly in the case of inclement weather. Or else call us if you don’t have access to Facebook. 646-831-8720 ============================= Balkan Cafe Wednesdays is a live Balkan music venue where you can listen, dance, learn Balkan dances, have fun and get some good exercise all at the same time. Near 3rd Ave Free street parking opens up after 7 PM on the avenues You can pay for time before that at some spots $20 per session Drop-ins are always welcome Info: 646-831-8720