Polski Ośrodek Społeczno-Kulturalny

21.06| Concert Tomasz Bura Group with Rouhangeze and Special Guests
2024-06-21 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | Jazz Cafe POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
The exciting Tomasz Bura Group with Rouhangeze and Special Guests will deliver an engaging and dynamic evening of live music they prepared especially for Jazz Café POSK, followed by a collaborative Jam Session!
Dear Music Enthusiasts, we are excited to invite you to a new and special night of live music at Jazz Café POSK. Get ready to experience the magic as we proudly present the Tomasz Bura Group with Rouhangeze & Special Guests + a jam session!
In the first set, you will experience the sound of the Tomasz Bura Group, led by pianist and keyboard player Tomasz Bura, along with his band and an amazing singer Rouhangeze.

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22.06| Imogen Ryall Quintet concert: Celebrating the Music of Tom Harrell!
2024-06-22 20:30 - 22:30 | Jazz Cafe POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Imogen Ryall Quintet: Celebrating the Music of Tom Harrell!
Acclaimed vocalist, Imogen Ryall interprets the reflective compositions of this modern jazz giant, including brand new, self-penned lyrics!
“Best of all was the sparkling title track, which appended a new lyric by Claire Martin’s friend, Brighton-based vocalist Imogen Ryall, to an Andy Bey scat solo ” – Review of Claire Martin’s “Believin’ It” CD launch at Ronnie Scott’s 2019 by Peter Quinn, TheArtsDesk.com
“The addition of the honey-toned but incisive voice of Imogen Ryall was the icing on the cake. Her pitching flawless, she somehow manages to combine an apparently effortless precision with a warm, inviting sound, drawing the listener in to her beguiling world.”- Nick Halsted, London Jazz News

23.06| Singing 2024 at POSK
2024-06-23 | Teatr POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
EDUKATOR Center for Directors and Executives cordially invites you to SING 2024. Sunday, June 23 Theater Hall Registration: https://rb.gy/m88j64

23.06| Family Picnic on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of POSK, organized by the POSK Polish Library
2024-06-23 | London
We invite you today to the Family Picnic at Ravenscourt Park, which the POSK Polish Library in London is organizing on Sunday, June 23 to celebrate POSK’s 60th anniversary.
In addition to the many activities planned for the event, one of the booths will also offer the opportunity to buy fair books at a very attractive price.
See you at the picnic!

29.06-26.07| Exhibition: Regina Skrida and Wasyl Dutka
2024-06-29 10:00 - 2024-07-26 19:00 | London
We invite everyone to an exhibition of paintings titled “The Beauty of Nature Through The Artist’s Eye”.
The work was done by Regina Skrida and Vasyl Dutke.
Painting of Lithuania and Ukraine.
Free admission

30.06| Student of the Year Competition Gala
2024-06-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Teatr POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Polish Educational Society UK competition gala
To participate in the competition, nominations are submitted by the school director, and the application should include:
– For the nominee: name, surname, age along with the name of the school.
– A letter from the school principal describing the candidate, his/her achievements,
and events and projects in which he/she participated.
– Documentation of achievements (photographs, scans of works, short films)
Detailed information about the competition can be found in the regulations: https://polskamacierz.org/…/UCZEN-ROKU-2024_REGULAMIN.pdf
and on the PMS website: https://polskamacierz.org/pl/uczen-roku-2024/

6.07| Board games at POSK!
2024-07-06 12:00 - 19:00 | Sala Seledynowa
Klub Miłośników Gier Wszelakich – Gramy w Londynie invites you to a meeting with contemporary board games. July 6 Sala Seledynowa – 4th floor 12.00 – 19.00 Admission free

6.07| London Author's Meetings
2024-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Atrium, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Dariusz Zeller and Remi Juśkiewicz invite you to a meeting with the authors. The event will present aspects of music, painting, literature and poetry. July 6 18.00 Atrium

09.07| Awarding of Medals Reipublicae Memoriae Meritum and meeting with IPN experts and Clare Mulley.
2024-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Atrium, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Dr. Marek Laskiewicz, President of Posku, and Dr. Karol Nawrocki, President of the Institute of National Remembrance, cordially invite you to the awarding of the Reipublicae Memoriae Meritum Medals and a meeting with IPN experts and Clare Mulley. July 9 Atrium 19.00

11.07| Lecture: How I became a 'Caravaggisti' lecture by Keith Bonser
2024-07-11 20:00 - 21:00 | Sala Malinowa
Caravaggio, Painter Extraordinaire, a flawed Genius… and a Murderer. How I became a ‘Caravaggisti’ lecture by Keith Bonser. 11 July 8 pm

Our lectures start at 8pm. The bar opens at 7pm. Non-members welcome – £15 on the door.More information: theartssocietychiswick.org.uk
https://theartssocietychiswick.org.uk/Lectures/FutureLectures.aspx

21.07| Concert Melody Lounge
2024-07-21 17:00 - 19:30 | Studio POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Melody Lounge is a series of relaxed Sunday afternoon events at the POSK Studio.The much loved British Polish songwriter Katy Carr www.katycarr.com presents a platform for London’s finest musicians, songwriters and poets to showcase their new melodic and musical creativity. This is a unique opportunity to witness new musical creation in action.Everyone is welcome.
Free entry.

28-31.07| Holidays with POSK
2024-07-28 10:00 - 2024-07-31 14:00 | Sala Seledynowa
You are cordially invited to “Holidays with POSK”.

English speaking children very welcome. Every day a new special guest, a specialist in the field, leading part of the event!

July 28-31
10.00-14.00
Seledyn Room
Tickets and more info: https://rb.gy/09zvin

03.08| concert: AGA ZARYAN QUARTET with Alicja Śmietana String Quartet: "Beauty is Dying"
2024-08-03 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Cafe POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
AGA ZARYAN QUARTET with Alicja Smietana String Quartet: “Beauty is Dying”.
On the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising, we invite you to a concert with the repertoire from the moving jazz album “Beauty is Dying” (“Umiera Piękno”) performed by the outstanding vocalist Aga Zaryan and her band, with the participation of Alicja Smietana’s string quartet!
The album “Beauty Is Dying” was recorded in 2007 in cooperation with the Warsaw Uprising Museum. It contains poems by poets related to this important historical event. The music for them was composed by the extremely talented pianist Michal Tokaj.

7pm opening of the bar
8pm music

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10.08| Exhibition: Warsaw Calling Uprising 1944
2024-08-10 09:00 - 2024-09-11 21:00 | Galeria POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, Hammersmith, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Warsaw Calling Uprising 1944Exhibition organized by The Polish Underground Movement Study Trust.From 10 – 30 August 2024Free Entry

29.08| Meeting with POSK members
2024-08-28 18:30 - 21:00 | London
Meeting with POSK members
New, interested and current!
Join us for a glass of wineAUGUST 29, 6:30 – 9:00 PMPOSK, Atrium 3rd floor

07.09| Exhibition "Polish Week"
2024-09-07 09:00 - 2024-09-13 17:00 | Galeria POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, Hammersmith, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
The exhibition will be open from September 7 to 13. Admission is free.

07.09| Songs and arias by Polish Composers
2024-09-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Atrium, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Radosław Blonka performs songs and arias by Moniuszko, Chopin, Karłowicz, Szymanowski, Kilar and Lutosławski accompanied by pianist Vitas Li.In the Atrium on the new Shigeru Kawai SK2 on the occasion of POSK’s 60th anniversary.Radosław Blonka – alumnus of the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk.Radosław graduated with distinction from the opera singing department in 2015.He completed masterclasses with Kaludi Kaludov, Jadwiga Rappe, Olha Pasichnyk, Helena Lazarska, Martin Kronthaler, Maria Gessler.He is a laureate of many vocal competitions including International Vocal Competition “Bella voce” in 2022 (2nd place), and the International Vocal Competition “Ars et gloria” (special prize).In 2015 he made his debut in the role of Papageno in “Die Zauberflote” in Gdansk.Apart from his classical performances he also performs stage musical works and other ‘light’ genres.He performed at nearly a thousand concerts in Poland, Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, England, Latvia, and Lithuania.Every year he tours as a member of a vocal ensemble as well as a soloist performing in Berlin, Dresden, Munich, the Hamburg Philharmonie, the Gewandhaus in Leipzig, Tonhalle in Dusseldorf, DR Konzerthuset in Copenhagen, Tonhalle in Zurich, Festspielhaus in Salzburg, and at the Opera in Malmo.60th AnniversarySeptember
Radosław Blonka – alumnus of the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk. Radosław graduated with distinction from the opera singing department in 2015. He completed masterclasses with Kaludi Kaludov, Jadwiga Rappe, Olha Pasichnyk, Helena Lazarska, Martin Kronthaler, Maria Gessler. He is a laureate of many vocal competitions including International Vocal Competition “Bella voce” in 2022 (2nd place), and the International Vocal Competition “Ars et gloria” (special prize). In 2015 he made his debut in the role of Papageno in “Die Zauberflote” in Gdansk. Apart from his classical performances he also performs stage musical works and other ‘light’ genres. He performed at nearly a thousand concerts in Poland, Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, England, Latvia, and Lithuania. Every year he tours as a member of a vocal ensemble as well as a soloist performing in Berlin, Dresden, Munich, the Hamburg Philharmonie, the Gewandhaus in Leipzig, Tonhalle in Dusseldorf, DR Konzerthuset in Copenhagen, Tonhalle in Zurich, Festspielhaus in Salzburg, and at the Opera in Malmo.

12.09| Celebrating 200 Years of the National Gallery lecture by Lydia Bauman.
2024-09-12 20:00 - 21:00 | POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Celebrating 200 Years of the National Gallery lecture by Lydia Bauman.2024 marks the bicentennial of our much loved national treasure – the National Gallery. Home to one of the greatest collections of European art. More info: theartssocietychiswick.org.uk

13.09| Free legal advice for Polish families
2024-09-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Sala Orłów, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Attorney Marzena Konarzewska invites you to a legal standby, which will be held on September 13, from: 18:00 to 20:00 at the Hall of Eagles in POSK. During the meeting, it will be possible to get free legal advice on family or criminal law. For those who will not be able to come to POSK in person, attorney Konarzewska has set up a telephone duty. Legal advice provided free of charge will be available on September 10, from: 18:00-20:00 at: 07947319347 We cordially invite you!

14.09| Exhibition at POSK Gallery
2024-09-14 09:00 - 2024-09-20 17:00 | Galeria POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, Hammersmith, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Roddy Maude-Roxby and Leo

September 14 to 20.
Admission is free.

14.09| London Author Meetings
2024-09-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Atrium, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Dariusz Zeller and Remi Juśkiewicz cordially invite all lovers of music, art and literature to the first London Author Meetings after the vacations.
Atrium Room, 3rd floor
September 14
6pm
Admission free

14.09| Lowiczanka 30th Anniversary Party!
2024-09-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Restauracja “Łowiczanka”
Restaurant Lowiczanka invites everyone to a 30th Anniversary Party!

14 September
7.00pm
More info: contact@lowiczankarestaurant.com

14.09| Retro Night Party
2024-09-14 19:00 - 23:30 | Jazz Cafe POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
On September 14, we invite you to the Retro Night Party, hosted by DJ Adamsky. Energetic disco, pieces from the 90s.
– unique retro hits! 19:00 – 00:00 Tickets: £10 https://rb.gy/bo7ex6
Events hosted by Adam Zoldzek- DJ ADAMSKY of COLLABORATIVE BRO
WOSP Lewisham
VIP Garaz Party
VIP Garaz Party
Video Private party
Vip pp Roof on Liverpool str.
London
The Biggest Polish New Year’s Eve London
Matys VIP Room Gravesend
PRL Radio’s Polonia Picnic
WOSP Lewisham
Fridge Thames radio PRL
VIP roof PP Liverpool str.
London
Retro Party Maidstone

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15.09| POSK Families social advice for Poles
2024-09-15 13:00 - 15:30 | Sala Seledynowa
The Polish Social and Cultural Association invites you to the next meeting of the cyclical social project “POSK Families”.

– social counselling
– funding issues
– application writing

September 15,
hour: 13:00-15:30
Seledyn Room

Admission free

tel: 07507 959 788

15.09| Inauguration concert
2024-09-15 14:30 - 15:30 | Teatr POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Inauguration Concert
New Steinway & Sons Model B Classic Grand piano
POSK Theatre, 15th of September, 2:30pm
Repertoire:
F. Chopin – Polonaise in C-sharp Minor, Op. 26 No. 1.
M. Ravel – Pavane pour une infante défunte
A. Panufnik – Dreamscape (arrang. for cello and piano).
C. Debussy – Claire de lune
F. Chopin – Scherzo in B-flat Minor, Op. 31 No. 2.

Łukasz Krupinski on piano Kacper Nowak on cello
Polish and French compositions
POSK Theatre 2:30pm Admission free

15.09| Concert: Łukasz Krupinski and Kacper Nowak
2024-09-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Atrium, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
The Confraternity Of Polish Artists In Great Britain and POSK presents:PIANO & CELLOŁukasz Krupinski – piano
Kacper Nowak – cello 15 September 4pm Atrium – 3rd floor £15 – https://rb.gy/ts27pu

15.09| Meeting with the writer, Wioletta Grzegorzewska
2024-09-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Sala wykładowa PUNO
The Union of Polish Writers Abroad invites you to a meeting with writer Wioletta Grzegorzewska, hosted by Regina Wasiak-Taylor. Wioletta Grzegorzewska – writer and translator.
Her 2014 collection of short stories “Gugula” reached the final of the Nike Literary Award and the final of the Gdynia Literary Award, and its translation (by Eliza Marciniak) received a nomination for the international Booker Prize.
Her novel “Stancje” was published in 2017 and “An Extra Soul” in 2020.
She lives in the UK.

16.09.-09.10.| Emigration.Will I Make It? Joanna Ciechanowska: A Retrospective Exhibition (1970-2024).
2024-09-16 09:00 - 2024-10-09 21:00 | Galeria POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, Hammersmith, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
POSK Gallery
Emigration. Will I Make It? Joanna Ciechanowska: A Retrospective Exhibition (1970-2024)
The exhibition traces Ciechanowska’s rich and versatile creative output in the context of her vicissitudes and the itinerary of her life journey as an émigré woman artist together with key formative influences.
Having left Poland during the communist regime in 1977, Joanna came to Britain where she met her English civil engineer husband.
Together they were sent to many international postings – from Iran, through Africa (including the Kingdom of Lesotho and Egypt) to Hong Kong, and post-communist Poland, where Ciechanowska was able to re-connect with her Polish roots, before settling down in Great Britain.
By the 1980s Ciechanowska became a distinguished international illustrator and graphic designer, before taking on the role of POSK Gallery Director, promoting and mentoring Polish artists in the UK.

18.09 | APCE: Opening of Joanna Ciechanowska's exhibition at POSK Gallery
2024-09-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Galeria POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, Hammersmith, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
The Anglo-Polish Cultural Exchange at the Polish Social and Cultural Association (POSK) requests the pleasure of your company at the Private View and Book Launch of EMIGRATION.
WILL I MAKE IT?
Joanna Ciechanowska: A Retrospective Exhibition (1970-2024) on September 18, 6:30pm.

19.09| APCE: Part1: Curatorial Tour with Artist Joanna Ciechanowska and Co-Curator Dr. Julia Griffin
2024-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Galeria POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, Hammersmith, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Image Credit: Joanna Ciechanowska, More than Meets the Eye, charcoal on paper, 1988

3rd annual Anglo-Polish Cultural Exchange Festival – in partnership with the Association for Art History’s Art History Festival
Curatorial Tour with Artist Joanna Ciechanowska and Co-Curator Dr. Julia Griffin Emigration.
Will I Make It? Joanna Ciechanowska: A Retrospective Exhibition (1970-2024)
*tea and coffee included* This event will be run twice during the day.
Choose the time slot that suits you. Register here!Morning slot 11:00am – 12pmAfternoonslot 6pm – 7:30pm

You are cordially invited to the Curatorial Tour of the first retrospective exhibition of the Polish-born, UK-based artist, illustrator and graphic designer Joanna Ciechanowska.
The exhibition traces Ciechanowska’s rich and versatile creative output in the context of her vicissitudes and the itinerary of her life journey as an émigré woman artist together with key formative influences.
Having left Poland during the communist regime in 1977, Joanna came to Britain where she met her English civil engineer husband.
Together they were sent to many international postings – from Iran, through Africa (including the Kingdom of Lesotho and Egypt) to Hong Kong, and post-communist Poland, where Ciechanowska was able to re-connect with her Polish roots, before settling down in Great Britain.
By the 1980s Ciechanowska became a distinguished international illustrator and graphic designer, before taking on the role of POSK Gallery Director, promoting and mentoring Polish artists in the UK. ART HISTORY FESTIVAL 2024

Thursday 19th September 2024, 11:00am – 12:00pm, POSK GalleryCHECKAnglo-Polish Cultural Exchange website! Polish Social and Cultural Association
free admission
