Events

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS KATHRYN SEMPLE "DINNER & SHOW"

Monday November 9th,  2026

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 SYDENY STEPHAN "DINNER & SHOW"

Monday November 10th, 2026

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 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS:  THE SPEAKEASY SAMOVAR FEATURING 

Wednesday November 11th, 2026

8pm - 11pm 

Behind Closed Doors: The Speakeasy Samovar Slip past the velvet curtain and into a world where time slows, music sways, and every sip whispers secrets. Once a month, on Monday nights, the Speakeasy Samovar invites you to escape the city’s clamor and surrender to Old New York’s smoky charm.

Your ticket includes: 

• A flight of six award-winning vodkas shots—smooth, bold, unforgettable 

• Mini blini crowned with smoked salmon rolls 

• Guaranteed seating in our intimate lounge

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS SOFIA LAITI "DINNER & SHOW"

Tuesday November 17th, 2026

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Jazz singer based in New York. She has performed and recorded with acclaimed jazz musicians including John Hicks, Houston Person, Craig Handy, James Weidman, Essiet Essiet and many others. She has recorded six albums. Her recent recording ‘The Shadow of Your Smile’. Critics has praised her “charismatic “, “powerful “, new sound that takes jazz in a new direction. 

Dinner included in the price of tickets: Blini with red caviar. Beef stroganoff, cake and tea/coffee. Tax and gratuity is NOT included.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS CHIHRO TAINAKA  "DINNER & SHOW"

Tuesday November 24th, 2026

6:30 PM - 8:00 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.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS IVAN DALIA "DINNER & SHOW"

Monday December 7th , 2026

7:30 PM - 9:00 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 as well as a monthly residency at Russian Samovar.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS CHIHRO TAINAKA "DINNER & SHOW"

Tuesday December 22nd, 2026

6:30 PM - 8:00 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 IVAN DALIA "DINNER & SHOW"

Monday January 4th, 2027

7:30 PM - 9:00 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 as well as a monthly residency at Russian Samovar.