Welcome to Slovak Cultural Organization Veselica in Chicago, IL

We are 501c3 nonprofit organization. Establish in 1999, Veselica has been sharing the culture and beauty of Slovak traditions in Chicago metropolitan areas as well as across other states for more than 20 years. While promoting Slovak ethnic music and dance, Veselica is an integral part of Slovak community in the Chicago area.

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Veselica Gala’s Event Milestone: A Decade of Joy and Friendship

Belvedere Chateau, Chicago – February 14, 2024 – The Veselica Slovak Cultural Organization hosted its 10th annual Veselica Gala on February 10th, 2024, at the elegant Belvedere Chateau. The event, attended by over 650 guests, was a spectacular celebration of Slovak culture, featuring special guests from Slovakia, the Slovak Band Basawell. … Continue readingVeselica Gala’s Event Milestone: A Decade of Joy and Friendship

10th Veselica Gala 2024: Ambassador Radovan Javorčík Extends Heartfelt Greetings to the Guests of the Gala

Veľmi som sa tešil na stretnutia s Vami. Bohužiaľ, moja diplomatická imunita nestačila na COVID. Preto s manželkou budeme dnes tancovať doma sami, ale na hudbu z Veselice.  Fotografie z prijatí prezidenta… … Continue reading10th Veselica Gala 2024: Ambassador Radovan Javorčík Extends Heartfelt Greetings to the Guests of the Gala

Mark your calendars for a cultural delight as the Šarišan Folk Ensemble from Prešov, Slovakia, arrives in Chicago at the end of September 2023

“Get ready for an exceptional cultural treat! Slovakia’s esteemed Folk Ensemble, Šarišan, all the way from Prešov, is set to enchant Chicago at the end of September 2023. Stay tuned for the upcoming release of concert details and ticket information.” … Continue readingMark your calendars for a cultural delight as the Šarišan Folk Ensemble from Prešov, Slovakia, arrives in Chicago at the end of September 2023

Veselica Gala Feb 11, 2023 “From Generation to Generation”

Veselica Slovak Cultural Organization held its annual Veselica Gala on February 11th 2023. The event was dedicated to our ancestors, our parents, grandparents and our ethnic roots. The heritage of our ancestors is a wealth that must not be lost! The heritage of our ancestors is the heritage of our fathers and mothers in which wisdom, humility, and love are held…

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Join Veselica Slovak folklore ensemble

Join Veselica dance ensemble and the music band

If you love to dance, play a musical instrument, enjoy Slovak folklore and want to meet new people and make new friends, don’t hesitate and join Veselica Slovak folklore ensemble in Chicago. Come to our practice on Mondays at 6:00 PM in the gym of Christ Church, 2S361 Glen Park Rd, Lombard, IL. No previous dance experience necessary. … Continue readingJoin Veselica dance ensemble and the music band

Tulave divadlo

Slovak Theater Túlave Divadlo in Chicago Oct. 15, 2022

Veselica with Slovak Consulate General in NY invites you to Slovak theater, Túlavé divadlo: ‘Hana & Matúš – literature lessons / Podivuhodne hodiny literatúry Hany a Matúš’ in Slovak language with English subtitles on October 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Performing Arts Center, 800 Porter Street, Lemont, IL 60439 (Lemont High School). … Continue readingSlovak Theater Túlave Divadlo in Chicago Oct. 15, 2022