

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Malavanych Live! Traditional Batlejka in Boston
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us to celebrate the winter holidays  and experience a traditional Belarusian puppet show Batlejka with beloved actor Malavanych.About this EventMalavanych, the stage persona of Alexander Zhdanovich, an icon for generations of Belarusians, is coming back to Boston! As the former host of the beloved children’s program Kalykhanka, his performances bring a unique blend of nostalgia, warmth, and masterful storytelling that resonates with both children and adults.During the event, Malavanych will present the magical Batlejka and a shadow theater performance as well as lead games for children and adults. Batlejka (or Batleyka) is a centuries-old Belarusian folk tradition. It is a chamber-style puppet theater performed inside a special wooden box.Seating is limited, so please register for the event in advance.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/somerville/malavanych-live-traditional-batlejka-in-boston/100001979531770814
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, kids, holiday, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Somerville
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Rooted Cafe
- **lat**: 42.3897455
- **long**: -71.10591360000001
- **full address**: Rooted Cafe, 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Belarusians of Boston and New England (https://allevents.in/org/belarusians-of-boston-and-new-england/20351213)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Rooted Cafe, 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Belarusians of Boston and New England
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre, kids, holiday, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Malavanych Live! Traditional Batlejka in Boston ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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