Events

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS MJ HUGHES "DINNER & SHOW"

Monday, August 25th, 2025

7:30 PM -9:00 PM

MJ Hughes is a Kentucky-born pianist. singer, and theater performer. She fulfilled her dream of moving to New York in 2021 where she continued her work as a music director, teacher, and performer and spent two years traveling the world and playing dueling and solo piano bar lounges for a world-renowned, luxury cruise line. Now back in the city, MJ spends her time playing in piano bars, pursuing professional theater, and is now looking forward to stepping into her career as a songwriter and creator. With a sweet and soulful sound, MJ draws a lot of her inspiration from her favorite singer-pianists like Carole King and Elton John. With inspiration from the golden oldies to musical theater and everything in between, MJ offers a wide variety of tunes and styles for everyone to enjoy.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS KATHRYN SEMPLE "DINNER & SHOW"

Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

6:30 PM -8:00 PM

Kathryn Semple is an actor and piano vocalist that loves creating collaborative musical experiences with musicians and audiences alike. She has spent years performing all across the globe, and is thrilled to have landed right here in New York City. Come on down to request a tune and have a great time.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS MJ HUGHES "DINNER & SHOW"

Monday, September 1st , 2025

7:30 PM -9:00 PM

MJ Hughes is a Kentucky-born pianist. singer, and theater performer. She fulfilled her dream of moving to New York in 2021 where she continued her work as a music director, teacher, and performer and spent two years traveling the world and playing dueling and solo piano bar lounges for a world-renowned, luxury cruise line. Now back in the city, MJ spends her time playing in piano bars, pursuing professional theater, and is now looking forward to stepping into her career as a songwriter and creator. With a sweet and soulful sound, MJ draws a lot of her inspiration from her favorite singer-pianists like Carole King and Elton John. With inspiration from the golden oldies to musical theater and everything in between, MJ offers a wide variety of tunes and styles for everyone to enjoy.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS TERI WADE "DINNER & SHOW"

 Tuesday September 2nd, 2025

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Jazz vocalist Teri Leggio Wade performs regularly at venues throughout the greater New York area. Her vocals have garnered praise from reviewers at New York City Jazz Record, Something Else!, and Simply Jazz Talk (UK). She is the daughter of the late Carmen Leggio, a celebrated jazz saxophonist who played with numerous renowned jazz artists, including Gene Krupa, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, and many others. Teri developed a natural feel for jazz by listening to her father perform with iconic musicians of the era and as a leader of his own groups. She was also heavily influenced by listening to the music of jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O’Day, Carmen McRae, and Peggy Lee, and has studied with several renowned jazz vocalists, including Jay Clayton and Carol Fredette. She is always delighted to return to the Russian Samovar with elegant renditions of her favorite jazz standards from the Great American Songbook, and she enjoys sharing anecdotes about their origins in classic Hollywood films and on Broadway.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS KATHRYN SEMPLE "DINNER & SHOW"

Monday September 8th, 2025

7:30 PM -9:00 PM

Kathryn Semple is an actor and piano vocalist that loves creating collaborative musical experiences with musicians and audiences alike. She has spent years performing all across the globe, and is thrilled to have landed right here in New York City. Come on down to request a tune and have a great time.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS MAMA VLADA FINAL CUT PARTY 

Sunday, September 14th, 2025

6:00 PM 

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the completion of the Mama Vlada documentary.

This film is a cause, a movement to raise awareness, and a tribute to the incredible humanity of Vlada Von Shats.

Donations will be appreciated!

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS KATHRYN SEMPLE "DINNER & SHOW"

Monday September 15th, 2025

7:30 PM -9:00 PM

Kathryn Semple is an actor and piano vocalist that loves creating collaborative musical experiences with musicians and audiences alike. She has spent years performing all across the globe, and is thrilled to have landed right here in New York City. Come on down to request a tune and have a great time.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS SYDNEY STEPHAN "DINNER & SHOW"

 Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

6:30 PM -8:00 PM

Sydney has performed all over the world and entertained audiences with her stunning, trained vocals and exciting piano skills. With 2 decades of performance experience, this young lady is ready to dazzle your guests and patrons!

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS CHIHIRO TAINAKA "DINNER & SHOW"

 Monday, September 22nd, 2025

7:30 PM -9:00 PM

Chihiro Tainaka is a classic jazz singer with influences such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Carmen McRae and repertoire from The Great American Songbook. As a student, Chihiro played in rock bands in Japan. She then played in a blues band, and became interested in jazz in her 30s.

Chihiro first experienced authentic live jazz in New York City in 2011 before moving here permanently in 2013. Soon thereafter, she began performing jazz professionally, and continues to do so at clubs, jazz bars, restaurants and events. Chihiro has performed and collaborated with many currently active New York jazz musicians, directly absorbing the New York sound and continuing to grow.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS VICTOR NEUFELD "DINNER & SHOW"

Tuesday September 23rd  , 2025

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

A night of live Sinatra music! Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of Frank Sinatra music, spanning from timeless classics to hidden gems.

Join us for National Drink Beer Day on Sept 28th and try one of our many craft brews!

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS IVAN DALIA "DINNER & SHOW"

Tuesday September 30th, 2025

6:30 PM -8:00 PM

Ivan Dalia, Italian Pianist, Composer & Showman, creates memorable evenings of “Music, Stories & Smiles”. Blind from birth, Ivan’s love affair with music began as a curious youth, ultimately choosing the piano as his life partner. Ivan is currently based in New York City with a busy performance schedule featuring his South African Jazz Quartet and weekly Solo Piano appearances in classic city piano lounges.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS VICTOR NEUFELD "DINNER & SHOW"

Tuesday October 14th  , 2025

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

A night of live Sinatra music! Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of Frank Sinatra music, spanning from timeless classics to hidden gems.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS VICTOR NEUFELD "DINNER & SHOW"

Monday, October 20th  , 2025

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

A night of live Sinatra music! Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of Frank Sinatra music, spanning from timeless classics to hidden gems.