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A Supporter Ticket is a great way to contribute to the sustainability of the New York Estonian Cultural Days. Your support helps preserve and promote Estonian culture in the USA while giving you a special sense of community. Thank you for keeping our traditions alive!

The supporter ticket includes entry to Saturday’s events: the performance, Estonian Snaps III, and the Zetod concert.

Markus Puskar is a self-taught artist whose work is influenced by folk and outsider art. His paintings and drawings take viewers on a visual journey, where organic forms and movement create a unique rhythm and energy. In addition to being an artist, Markus works as a social worker and serves on the board of Joy’s Kitchen, a food rescue organization.

"The Night Queen" is a gripping story about the encounter between two very different people. Elli, a former opera singer who once performed on the grand stages of a famous opera house, now struggles to navigate life in Estonia after a tragic chain of events. Every day, she faces the inevitability of decline. The story takes an intriguing turn when Jakob, a young and handsome social worker, unexpectedly appears at her doorstep. Adding to the mystery is a man known only as the Beekeeper. Who is he? What is his business here, and what role does he play in Elli’s life? The answers may be surprising.

Estonian Apple Schnapps Tasting with the renowned wine expert Kadri Kroon and experienced sommelier Aili Puskar.
Join us for a unique tasting experience celebrating Estonia’s finest apple schnapps! Led by Aili Puskar, this event will take you on a flavorful journey through the rich traditions of Estonian craft distilling.

Zetod is a five-member (Artur Linnus (accordion, vocals), Matis Leima (violin, karmoska, vocals), Jalmar Vabarna (guitar, vocals), Jaanus Viskar (bass, vocals), Martin Kütt (drums)) folk and folk-rock band from Setomaa, bringing a fresh and energetic twist to Estonian traditional music since 2003. Their sound blends ancient Seto singing and instrumental traditions with a modern edge.

The brunch menu is inspired by the rich flavors of the Baltic Sea, featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients carefully selected for the occasion. Guests can indulge in both traditional Estonian breakfast dishes and the restaurant’s modern culinary specialties, all crafted with passion and care.

We’ll start by making the dough. While the dough rises and bakes (about 1 hour and 40 minutes), we’ll prepare herb butter and taste Kihnu bread made by Külli, served with herb butter and jam. Alongside, we’ll share authentic stories about Kihnu’s food traditions and their continuity. Each participant will take home their own freshly baked, warm loaf of bread.

A young woman from a tightly knit, watchful family leads a secret double life, where forbidden love collides with tradition in an inevitable clash. Drama 2025, directors Rain Tolk and Andres Maimik.