Checkmate & Chill

Thursday September 28th

Ladies and gentlemen, grab your pawns and get ready for a night of mind-bending chess action like no other! At Russian Samovar, we're excited to announce our new monthly event: Checkmate & Chill! 

 Step into our second-level tournament room and prepare to battle it out with up to 20 other challengers. The stakes are high - the winner walks away with a stunning Russian Samovar inspired chess set made in Ukraine and a $200 gift certificate for Russian Samovar. 

 But before the games begin, make your way to our social lounge area where the drinks are flowing and the music is bumping! Mingle with other chess enthusiasts, and get hyped for the upcoming tournament with a live DJ performance. And once you're ready to go, you can settle down to watch the action unfold on our projector screen. 

 The best part? Sign up for the tournament is only $20, and you'll get a complimentary glass of wine or a shot of our delicious infused vodka to help you get into the competitive spirit. So whether you're a seasoned chess pro or a newbie to the game, Checkmate & Chill over at Russian Samovar is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and have a blast in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. 

 Don't miss out on the ultimate chess showdown - sign up now to reserve your spot and join us for a night of fun, games, and good vibes. We can't wait to see you there!

Svetlana Ustinova reads Anna Akhmatova “Три Эпохи"

Sunday October 1st

Sunday 10/1/23 Russian Samovar Upstairs @ Tolstoy lounge 5-6:30pm Tickets $30 Svetlana Ustinova reads Anna Akhmatova  “Три Эпохи"

Film and theatre actress Svetlana Ustinova was born on May 1, 1982. In 2005, Svetlana enrolled in VGIK (Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography) and graduated from the workshop of Vladimir Grammatikov. Widespread fame came to the actress in 2006, when she starred in her debut role in the movie “Beemer. The second film" directed by Peter Buslov. The filmography of the actress includes more than 50 film and television projects, among which are: “Spies”, “Hardcore Henry", “The Cold Front", “Magomaev”. In 2017 Svetlana made her debut on the stage of the Moscow Art Theatre in the Gorky’s “Malva". Since 2018 , she has been playing the role of Natalia Ivanovna in Chekhov’s “Three Sisters”, and in 2020 she took on the role of Masha in director Oskaras Korshunovas’s adaptation of Chekhov’s “The Seagull”. In 2021 Svetlana directed her first feature film “Winter Season”, which tells the story of a complicated relationship between a mother and her daughter, and the daughter navigating her mother’s illness. In 2021 Svetlana played the lead role in the limited series “Home Base” (an adaptation of the widely popular Norwegian TV series HEIMEDANE). In 2022, “Home Base” series premiered on the streaming platform more tv. Svetlana currently divides her time between Los Angeles and France.

Alexander Notkin "Dinner & Show"

Monday October 2nd

Actor, director, producer, singer, born in St. Petersburg, Russia. 

Graduated from the St.Petersburg Theater Institute (LGITMiK) as actor and director, as well as the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in New York. Theater and film actor, dubbing actor. Lives in New York since 2014. Alex featured in the films Sukhodol, Vasilisa Kozhina, Illusionsand many more. In TV Series the Streets of the Shattered Lanterns, In the Netflix TV series The Americans, Madam Secretary, The Punisher. 

Mr. Notkin dubbed into the Russian language the leading characters of films like Avatar and Avatar 2 - The Way of the Water, Terminator 4, Airplanes, Game of Thrones, Dexter, The Little Mermaid, Ralph and many more. At the moment, Alex lives in New York, acts in films, puts on theatre and film productions as director, performs concerts and teaches acting and directing at the Lee Strasberg Theater & Film Institute New York.

Stacey Haughton "Dinner & Show"

Monday October 9th

Get ready to immerse yourself in a night of soul-stirring melodies and vibrant rhythms as you gear up for an unforgettable jazz performance.Before jumping into jazz, Stacey performed in regional theatre, national tours, sang and danced on cruise ships for Royal Caribbean and Disney, and worked in Chicago, doing children’s theatre, dinner theatre, summer stock, industrials, and commercial dancing.New York credits include – New York Musical Theatre Festival, Off Broadway, various workshops of new shows. Regional credits include A Chorus Line (Bebe), Damn Yankees (Lola), Guys and Dolls (Adelaide), Pippin (Leading Player), West Side Story (Anita), and a special favorite, Gypsy (Hollywood Blonde). In addition to theatre, she has been part of the core background casts on the television shows Madam Secretary, Quantico,, Late Night With Seth Meyers, Billions, and The Good Fight.

David Zeltser "Dinner & Show"

Monday October 30th

David Zeltser was born in the city of Kishinev, the Republic of Moldova of the former USSR. He immigrated when he was twelve and has lived in Brooklyn NY ever since. His main influences have been artists like Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Vladimir Vysotsky, and Viktor Tsoy. For over twenty years, he has been writing music and lyrics and performing my songs to the accompaniment of acoustic guitar. His repertoire also contains a good number of classic sing-alongs from a variety of legendary artists.

Derek Lewis Piano Music Performance

Monday November 6th

Derek Lewis Piano Music Performance 11/6 at 7:30-9pm

Adeena Karasick - Book Celebration

Thursday November 9th

AEROTOMANIA / OPENINGS BOOK CELEBRATION Adeena Karasick Performs from Two New Books of Poetry

November 9th, 2023 Start 7pm Tolstoy Lounge Free event 2 drink minimum