Events

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS MAYA SHAW "DINNER & SHOW"

Monday November 16th, 2026

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Maya Shaw is a singer songwriter and a pianist whose work brings together timeless style with modern sensibility. She brings to the stage a blend of jazz classics from the early twentieth-century and modern hits. Maya Shaw has brought her warm, expressive vocal performance all over the world.

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 MAX SHUYSKY & DJ SHAMRAY

Saturday November 21st, 2026

8 PM - 11:30 PM 

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RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS SEVA KRSITOF "DINNER & SHOW"

Monday November 23rd,  2026

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

A vibrant evening of French chanson featuring beloved songs by Joe Dassin, Charles Aznavour, and more, performed live by Seva Kristof. Enjoy timeless classics performed in French, celebrating the beauty of music without borders. 

 Seva Kristof is a poet, songwriter, and performer for those who love not only music but also poetry. A psychiatrist by training, with a background in engineering, he has been writing songs since childhood. His songs blend poetry, music, irony, and philosophy. Behind seemingly simple stories lie unexpected meanings, sharp observations, humor, tenderness, and questions that linger long after the music ends. Listeners often return to familiar songs years later and discover something entirely new. His songs blend poetry, music, irony, and philosophy. Behind seemingly simple stories lie unexpected meanings, sharp observations, humor, tenderness, and questions that linger long after the music ends. Listeners often return to familiar songs years later and discover something entirely new. Seva calls his songs life philosophy set to music. They invite us to listen closely, look beyond the obvious, and discover how the ordinary can be surprisingly profound.

 In New York, Seva Kristof will perform at the legendary Russian Samovar, a cultural landmark associated with Joseph Brodsky, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and the city’s rich Russian-speaking literary and artistic tradition.

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 INBAR STARR "DINNER & SHOW"

Monday November 30th, 2026

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Inbar Starr is a world-renowned multi-instrumentalist and sought-after artist with a global presence. With years of experience, she has captivated audiences worldwide, performing at prestigious venues like the Oscars and BAFTA parties, as well as luxury resorts and hotels including Casa Del Mar, Montage, the Langham, and Four Seasons. Inbar’s music has graced Lifetime movies, and she has shared the stage with music icon Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas. Her talent earned her a win in a competition hosted by Grammy-nominated artist Jamie Cullum, and her story has been featured by iHeart Radio and BBC Oxford. Whether on stage or in the studio, Inbar continues to inspire with her exceptional musicality and diverse artistry.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS KATHRYN SEMPLE "DINNER & SHOW"

Tuesday December 1st, 2026

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.

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 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 SYDENY STEPHAN "DINNER & SHOW"

Tuesday Decmber 8th, 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!

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 LEYLA "DINNER & SHOW"

Monday December 14th, 2026

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Leyla — The Star of the Russian Samovar

Singer, Songwriter & International Performer

Leyla's musical journey at New York's legendary Russian Samovar began unexpectedly when she brought her mother, who deeply longed for her native Russia, to experience a little piece of home. When her mother requested a favorite song, the pianist knew the melody but not the lyrics.

Leyla offered to help, and upon learning that she had graduated from the Rimsky-Korsakov Music School, he invited her to sing. Her spontaneous performance delighted the audience—and launched an extraordinary musical journey. 

From 1998 to 2007, Leyla performed at the Russian Samovar three nights a week, earning the affectionate nickname «Звезда Русского Самовара» — "The Star of the Russian Samovar" from its legendary owner, Roman Kaplan. 

Her passionate Russian romances, spirited Gypsy songs, and spectacular dances in colorful skirts handmade with her mother captivated

audiences. Equally memorable were her glamorous designer fashions—Leyla

never repeated an outfit! Fluent in four languages, she enchanted

international guests with songs in Russian, French, Italian, Spanish, and

English, all while pursuing a demanding professional career.

Her accomplishments include the Golden Lily Award in

Paris (2003), performances at the Cannes Film Festival, and two albums: Songs

from the Russian Samovar (2003) and Love Me the Russian Way (2005),

featuring her original compositions.

She opened the Second New York Gypsy Festival, toured

Russia, and performed a duet with Philipp Kirkorov in Sochi. Featured in Новое

Русское Слово (Novoye Russkoye Slovo) in an article titled "Miss

UN — Mission of Beauty," Leyla also appeared in HBO's Sex and the

City.

She performed on the United Nations General Assembly

stage, where then Secretary-General Kofi Annan once spontaneously joined

her in dancing.

On December 14, 2026, Leyla returns to the Russian

Samovar, where it all began, for an unforgettable evening of Russian

romances, passionate Gypsy songs, and international melodies—a celebration of

music, elegance, and cherished memories.

RUSSIAN SAMOVAR PRESENTS KATHRYN SEMPLE "DINNER & SHOW"

Tuesday December 15th, 2026

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.

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 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 CHIHRO TAINAKA  "DINNER & SHOW"

Monday December 28th, 2026

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 MAYA SHAW "DINNER & SHOW"

Tuesday Decmber 29th, 2026

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Maya Shaw is a singer songwriter and a pianist whose work brings together timeless style with modern sensibility. She brings to the stage a blend of jazz classics from the early twentieth-century and modern hits. Maya Shaw has brought her warm, expressive vocal performance all over the world.

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.