Prague Visitor - December 2016

DECEMBER 2016

GUIDE TO THE

Christmas Markets

HONEST GUIDE'S Janek Rubeš and Honza Mikulka from Honest Prague Guide, along with our angel Anna Bendová.

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Here in Prague, tradition runs deep. It’s part of what makes the city so special at this time of year.

There’s the stunning Christmas tree in Old Town Square, which is shipped from northern mountains and lit with thousands of twinkling lights in a ceremony each year. There’s the handmade souvenirs of the holiday markets, like wooden toys, glassware, and embroidered lace, which recall decades worth of Czech history. Even the Czech traditional Christmas dinner—fried carp—dates back to the 18th century, when it represented the only meal cheap enough for the entire country to eat.

Really, there’s no better time to get your fill of Czech tradition than during the holidays, and in this month’s issue, we’re doing just that. Those age-old customs range from feasting on carp to fasting in

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the hopes of seeing a vision of the lucky golden pig (zlaté prasátko)—and don’t worry, by the end of this issue, we’ll explain them all. Prague’s world-famous Christmas markets are a wintry marvel every visitor should see, and we’ve put together a guide to all the hits, from Old Town Square and its 31-meter Christmas tree to the nearby smoked meat stalls at Náměstí Republiky.

The Czech phrase for Christmas Eve, Štědrý den, translates to “Generous Day,” making December also the month of giving back. It’s not hard to do in a place like Prague, where dozens of local creatives are crafting quality goods, all part of this month’s gift guide. And if you’re worried about the gimmicks that sometimes come with holiday shopping, on page 33, meet Janek Rubes, Prague’s vigilante hero who’s cracking down on tourist scams with his

weekly video series.

But Prague wouldn’t be the revolution-born city it is without people willing to push the boundaries of tradition. It’s fitting that New Year’s comes so soon after Christmas—as much as the holidays are a time of appreciating the traditions we’ve built, it’s also a time to look ahead to the history we want to make ourselves.

Going into the new year, you can find us wandering the stalls at the Christmas markets, sipping svařák, and frying our carp, and we hope you’ll join us. But we’ll also be racking our brains for ways we can be a better magazine, a better source of community, and even just better people—and we hope you’ll join us on that, too.

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The Nutcracker and the Cuddly Mouse

Various Dates, See calendar After 10 years of performing the stage director and choreographer Youri Vàmos’s singular and extremely successful version, we are preparing a brand-new production, created by Petr Zuska, Artistic Director of the Czech National Ballet. The legendary Christmas tale, based on E. T. A. Hoffmann’s spellbinding story and adapted by the choreographer Marius Petipa, will be presented in a new, original spirit.

A story abounding in poetics, humour, images and magic will unfurl to the sounds of Tchaikovsky’s celebrated and sublime music. The magic of winter, Advent and Christmas, the mystery of Prague, Czech and Central European Yuletide traditions, and, naturally, unlimited freedom, imagination of the child’s soul and dreams.

Where: National Theatre

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Ice skating in front of Estate Theater (where Mozart first performed Don Giovani) makes for a terrific experience. It's free if you have your own skates, but if you forgot to pack them, no worries the cost to rent them is just 50czk per hour. Lots of shopping is also nearby if you need to break away while the rest of the family glides on the ice.

Where: Ovocny Trh, Old Town

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Some of Prague's most amazing underground spaces open their doors for the day. See sites such as a nuclear bunker, the tunnels under the National Theatre and Estate Theatre, Charles Square Metro Station and the church where the parachutists hid following the assassination of Heydrich.

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Various locations, staring point at Swan Divadelni Klub Ovocný trh 579/6 Visit www.nadenpodzem.cz for details.

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Iglesias also holds the record for most number-one hits and the longest-running number-one hit on that chart.

Iglesias also has 14 number-ones on Billboard's Dance charts, more than any other male artist in history.

Where: Tipsport arena

Za Elektrárnou 419/1, Praha-Bubeneč

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folk tales from around the world various dates, see calendar

Just in time for the holiday season, PYT Juniors takes you on a trip around the world with a collection of folk tales, including tales from Czech.

Prague Youth Theatre (PYT) is an English speaking Youth Theatre in Prague, Czech Republic designed to give young people aged 3 - 17 the chance to express themselves within a dramatic medium and to develop not only their theatrical skills, but also their sense of teamwork, confidence and commitment.

Where: Divadlo Na Prádle

Besední 3, 118 00 Prague, Czech Republic

One Night!: 16 Bit Lolitas + Dan Cooley + Josef SedlON December 9, 10pm

Dutch Duo Peter Kriek and Ariaan Olieroock had been making music on their own for some time before joining forces and becoming 16 Bit Lolitas in 2003. This collaboration quickly produced a wave of releases. A hectic few years has propelled the boys into the spotlight where their crisp creations have carved out a sound that is both cool and sophisticated. It embraces all that is good about House music.

They'll be joined at Radost F/X by Prague DJ Josef Sedloň (from Radio 1), and DJ Dan Cooley.

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prague zoo at night Friday & saturdays, 5 PM & 5:30 PM Prague Zoo is opening it's doors at night over the Christmas Holidays, and we couldn' t be more excited. The guided tours must be booked in advance (email pr@zoopraha or phone +420 296 112 230). The tour lasts 90 minutes, and costs 250Kč for adults and 160Kč for children.

Where: Prague Zoo,

U Trojského zámku 3/120, 171 00 Praha 7

The Best of Swan Lake Various dates, see calendar

Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake was composed in 1875 as a commission by Vladimir Petrovich Begichev, the intendant of the Russian Imperial Theatres in Moscow. Like The Nutcracker, Swan Lake was unsuccessful after its first year of performance. Conductors, dancers and audiences alike thought Tchaikovsky's music was too complicated and hard to dance to. The production’s original choreography by German ballet master, Julius Reisinger, was uninspiring and unoriginal. It wasn’t until after Tchaikovsky’s death that Swan Lake was revived. Much of the Swan Lake we know of today was a revision by the famous choreographers Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov in 189 Where: Hybernia Theatre

Náměstí Republiky 4, Praha 1 - Nové Město

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Czech film group, iShort, is putting on its annual screening of European short films nominated for the European Academy Award. Come by to see work by up-and-coming directors and to experience a unique taste of European culture.

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Magnetic Festival Friday, December 16

Fans of EDM rejoice. The massive dance music festival, Magnetic, returns this December. The day-long festival features the biggest stars of the dance music scene and takes place in one of Prague’s largest venues.

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Christmas Market Guide

By Tatiana Cirisano and Sam Spengler Late November through the new year, Prague transforms into a wintry wonderland, with markets across the city offering traditional treats, svařák (mulled wine) and handmade goods. Markets can be found all over Prague, but we scoped out the hits below. Use the circled numbers to correspond with the map on page 18.

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Through Jan 1, 10 AM to 10 PM

Through Jan 1, 10 AM to 10 PM

It’s no surprise that Old Town Square is home to Prague’s largest and most picturesque Christmas market, complete with a towering, 31-meter-tall Christmas tree, nativity scene and concert stage in addition to its food and gift vendors. The square is a must-visit for holiday shoppers, if not for the photo opportunities alone.

Visiting this shopping hub may be the most efficient way to check off your holiday gift list. Here, time-pressed shoppers can bounce from the decked-out market stalls to the dozens of big name shops and department stores that line the square.

Best for: The picturesque setting

Best for: Efficient shopping

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Náměstí Republiky w

Best for: The “local” experience

Through Dec 30, 10 AM to 10 PM

The romantic, intimate Christmas markets at Náměstí Míru are perhaps the only stands frequented by more Czechs than tourists. These markets prize handmade goods like soaps and lotions, wooden toys, and scarves over touristy gimmicks, and the square’s stunning view of the neo-Gothic Church of Saint Ludmila only adds to the fairytale atmosphere. These are also the first markets to kick off Christmas season, with a selection of over 60 stalls.

Best for: Laid-back shoppers

For visitors looking to take a break from the craziness of Old Town without losing its magic, Náměstí Republiky is the place. Located within walking distance of Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, Namesti Republiky hosts market stalls on the cobblestoned area in front of the impressive Municipal House and the Palladium shopping center. It’s also one of the best markets for traditional Czech market foods, like barbecued pork and blood sausages.

Through Dec 24, 10 AM to 7 PM

Jiřák and Náplavka Markets yu Prague Castle e Best for: Sightseers

Through Jan 6, 9 AM to 7 PM weekdays and 8 PM weekends

Last year, the Prague Castle hosted a Christmas market for the first time in history at the courtyard of St. George’s Basilica. The market returns this Christmas as one of the earliest to hit Prague. If you’re pressed for time, the Castle market is the perfect way to hit two mandatory sights in one visit.

Best for: Winter Farmer's Market

Saturdays through December 17, 8 AM - 2 PM. New Years Eve 8 AM - 4 PM

If you're cooking over the holidays, take note - these markets are famous for their straight from the farm produce and goods. The popular summer markets go all out with the traditional winter markets. On the 17th, live carp is even available for a traditional Czech Christmas. We'd recommend asking your hotel before putting in your room's bathtub.

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Look out for December 5th, a holiday known to English-speakers as St. Nicholas Day. In the U.S., this holiday is celebrated in some families by an elf who puts candy in children’s shoes overnight. In Ireland it is recognized with a mass. The Czechs have a slightly different, and scarier way of celebrating. Widely recognized and practiced across the country, this holiday is completely separate from Christmas, when St. Nick (a.k.a St. Mikuláš) doesn’t even appear.

In the evening, children wait for St. Mikuláš to arrive at their front door accompanied by an angel and one, sometimes two, devils. The mythological guests then ask the children how they behaved that year, and unlike the American Santa Claus, the costumed guests (often friends of the children’s parents) know the answer. They may even ask the children to sing or recite poetry. Good children will receive a basket of presents containing candies and fruit. Bad children might receive a lump of coal.

Christmas Eve is the main day for celebration in the Czech Republic and when most families gather together. During the day, families decorate their Christmas tree with glass ornaments or the less expensive straw decorations. After sunset a large dinner is served that often contains fish soup, fried carp and potato salad. Leading up to Christmas, markets often have large tanks full of carp.

Families select their carp from a large tank and let the storekeeper do the filleting himself.

Unlike many other Germanic and Englishspeaking countries, it's baby Jesus (Ježíšek) who brings Christmas presents for the children.

Families eat in a different room than the Christmas tree, and during dinner baby Jesus will magically put gifts under it. As dinner finishes, a bell might ring signalling that the gifts have arrived and children will rush off to open them.

In the evening, religious families often go to midnight mass.

Christmas Day is more low-key here. When Czechs think of Christmas, they typically think of December 24th. The day after is still recognized, however, and families will spend it winding down and visiting the side of the family they did not see on Christmas Eve.

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Štědrý den

Boží hod vánoční

December 26 Sv. Štěpán

(Saint Stephen's Day)

Historically, St. Stephen's Day (Sv. Štěpán) was a day when the poor children, students and even teachers would go to people's homes singing Christmas carols. More recent, the tradition of jumping into a cold lake or river has been come popular. If you want to watch (or participate), it normally happens in Prague near the National Theatre.

bathtub carp & GOLDEN PIGS: Czech Christmas Facts For a country with an estimated 75% of the population religiously unaffiliated, the Czech Republic practices a surprising number of religiously-based traditions.

Saint Nicholas day doesn’t only strike fear into children hoping to receive baskets of presents. The elaborate costumes and masked strangers walking down the street are enough to strike fear into the hearts of many travellers.

Some will fast all day on Christmas Eve in hopes that they will see a vision of the “golden pig” or “zlaté prasátko” before dinner; a goodluck sign for the coming year.

The Christmas meal dates back to the 18th century when carp was cheap enough to be a common tradition among all Czechs. It’s not the most delicious meal, but it’s a tradition representing a Czech national unity.

Even today in some of the villages, many Czech families buy a live carp and let it swim in their bathtub for up to a week or so before Christmas in order for it to be as fresh as possible, if not for the wonderment of the kids.

Unlike other traditions, the person who brings the presents (baby Jesus) does not have a specific image. Czechs imagine him as a magical, incorporeal being. In the past there have drawing contests for children to imagine what baby Jesus might look like.

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Made in Prague GIFT IDEAS

If you're gift hunting for some truly unique Prague gifts this holiday season, here's a few ideas to get you started. From boutique clothiers to art galleries, everything on this list was created right here in the Czech Republic, either by local designers, or in one case, by you! Enjoy!

Galerie La Femme Whether it’s as a gift or you’re a collector, amazing artwork is a great way to commemorate your time in Prague.

Located in Josefov near Intercontinental Hotel, Galerie La Femme is a small highly reputable art gallery that's packed full of paintings, drawings and sculptures of up and coming and established Czech Artists. As the name implies, quite a few of the works are inspired by the female form. There's also a great range of prices as well, making it affordable for most any budgets.

Bílkova 2, Praha 1 - Josefov, 110 00 - Find it on the Map i tel.: +420 224 812 656, +420 775 726 067

Kuráž Kuráž means Courage in Czech. This trendy little boutique shop in Letna works with local designers to create products in limited series.

Quirky and clever, it's a cool hyper-local and thoughtful gift shop. The great thing about this store is that most things are made in small quantity - meaning whether as a gift or for yourself, you're buying something unique.

Veletržní 48, Praha 7-Letna - Find it on the Map 1! www.kuraz.cz

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Perfumed Prague A personalised gift, made right in here in Prague by you. Perfumed Prague takes you into the world of scents, where you’ll create a unique fragrance for yourself or a loved one in their Old Town lab. The experience of making your own scent is a lot of fun, whether you're alone or with a group of friends the team at Perfumed Prague are available to help guide you.

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Harddecore You're bound to find something at Hard DeCore, whether it's a gift or something for yourself. The design gallery and studio bring in their own original design collections and also interesting items from young Czech designers. We love this place, from the great fashion, to furnishings and home accessories.

Located very near from Wenceslas Square.

Senovážné náměstí 10 - Praha 1 - Find it on the Map 1@ www. harddecore.cz

Yaxi Taxi People are always asking us about great deals on designer ready-to-wear fashion in Prague. Forget Italy and Paris. Prague has talented hard-working designers creating amazing designs at affordable prices. Yaxi Taxi is among one of our favorites.

From their small boutique located across from Manes Restaurant on the waterfront, Yaxi Taxi's clothes are stylish, fun and functional.

Masarykovo nábř. 8, Praha 2 - Find it on the Map 1) +420 776 137 046 www.yaxitaxi.com

Alternative Markets

There's also some wonderful shopping events this month as well, from locally made goods to flea markets.

Mint Market (Saturdays)

Prague's first weekly fashion market with hundreds of local designers and vendors is the perfect place to do your Christmas shopping. See our calendar for more details. You'll want to check it out for sure!

Le Market at Galerie Manes

(December 17 from 10 AM to 9 PM, December 18 from 10 AM to 7 PM, admission 70 Kc) Support Prague’s local creatives at Galerie Manes, just steps away from the National Theater and Dancing House. Here you’ll find a carefully-curated mix of vendors selling everything from gourmet chocolate to handmade stationery.

Winter Warehouse at MeetFactory (December 18, 12 PM to 5 PM)

Vintage treasure-hunters, rejoice. MeetFactory’s popular flea market returns this holiday season for a Christmas edition, complete with more than 70 second-hand vendors offering clothing and accessories, jewelry, vinyl records, furniture and other trinkets.

Dyzajn Winter Market at Wenceslas Square (December 10 through 12 and 17 through 18, 10 AM to 7 PM)

Nearly 300 designers, artists, writers, chefs, and other creatives will meet to share their goods at this winter market, which also features live theatre, origami workshops, book readings, and musical performances (yes, festive Christmas tunes included).

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Bad Jeff’s BBQ 4) Americká 78/32, Praha 2

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Bahn-Mi-Ba 3& Rybná 26 Prague 1 www.banhmiba.cz

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Vinohradska 62, Praha 3 www.beergeek.cz Beer Gods With 32 different beers on tap and 2,000,000 in bottles (okay maybe an exaggeration), BeerGeek is the place to go if you are looking to expand your pivo-palate. They also know what should be served with beer too... our favorite...Chicken Wings!  

Smetanovo nábř. 1012/2, Praha 1 Café For decades, Slavia is the pre-show or postshow stop for guests going to the National Theatre across the street. With a live piano player, mirrored ceilings, and a beautiful view of the Vtalva River - you'll feel like you're living in the mid-20th Century. And, if you're hungry for a full meal, try next door, the food at sister restaurant Parnes is as amazing as the views from their deco. 

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Legerova 75/57, Praha 1 cestr.ambi.cz/en/ Czech Calling all meat lovers! This is the place for you. Čestr brings in local ingredients, carefully aged beef, and Pilsner on tap. What’s not to like?  

Dělnická 475/43, Praha 7

Café Bitcoin Coffee features coffee with espresso beans roasted in Berlin, Ehtiopia, and Columbia. They are a unique café that serves coffee and pastrys in exchange for a bitcoin payment (they take other methods too).  

Brixton Balls 4@ Korunní 783/23, Praha 2

Street Food Brixton Balls offers an array of delicious handmade meatballs served with homemade sauces, coleslaw, basmati rice or crispy fries from their cute Vinohrady storefront.  

Café Louvre 6# Národní 22, Praha 1

Café If the walls at Café Louvre could only talk. Built in 1902, great minds such as Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein used to frequent here. Amazing elegant ambience, wonderful breakfasts, great desserts, and a very robust menu.  

Café Neustadt 8) Beergeek 4*

Café Slavia 6@

Karlovo Namesti, 551/34, Prague 2 Café and coffee shop Hidden in the courtyard of New Town Hall, Neustadt may be the perfect coffee shop in our opinion. A beautiful courtyard with vines climbing the wall, classy coffee bar, and cool hispter vibe make this place noteworthy. Add in a vegetarian menu, and it's devine.  

Café Savoy 5@ Vítězná 124/5 Praha 5 http://www.ambi.cz

Café Café Savoy is a Prague café staple. With a casual atmosphere, lavish wooden interior with giant chandaliers, and reasonably priced food, there is no reason not to pop into this place! 

Dish Fine Burgers q Římská 1196/29 Praha 2 120 00 http://www.dish.cz/

Burgers If you are looking for some comfort food, Dish Fine Burger Bistro is the way to go. Delicious burgers that never dissapoint…which is probably why the restaurant is always packed!

Be sure to make a reservation.  

Food Story 4#

Dlouhá 618/14, Praha 1

Market Restaurant Shop and eat...or just eat. Food Story is a market concept featuring quality cusine, served at stations around the entry to the store. A foodie's dream.  

George Prime Steak 3@ Platnéřská 111/19 Praha 1 www.georgeprimesteak.com/

Steakhouse Some say it's the best steak in Europe. Cllassic American appetizers, entrees, and desserts that will satisfy even the biggest meat lover’s hunger.  

Ginger & Fred 1@

Jiráskovo nám. 1981/6, Praha 2 French Definitely posh, Ginger & Fred is a beautiful restaurant atop the Dancing House. The food is as amazing as the view. Perfect romantic setting.  

Gran Fierro Argentinian 3$ Voršilská 14 Praha 1 www.granfierro.cz

Erhartova Cukrárna 5^

Steakhouse When we think meat, we think Argentina.

Gran Fierro doesn't let us down. Modern atmosphere and high quality meats with wonderful wine list to complement.  

Café Retro-style bakery and dessert shop dating back to the First Czechoslovak Republic that specializes in family recipes and traditional Czech sweets.  

Grand Cru 1%

Milady Horákové 387/56 Praha 7 www.erhartovacukrarna.cz

Lodecká 4 Praha1 www.grand-cru.cz/

Estrella 3%

International With an everchanging menu of quality ingredients housed in a beautiful baroque house with a yard, this restaurant offers great Mediterannean and international dishes.  

Vegetarian Perfect for those who are vegetarian or vegan, Estrella offers excellent options at even greater prices. In a small but cozy location in New Town, Estrella is a must for your veggie fix.  

Home Kitchen 1^

Opatovická 159/17 Praha 1 www.usvaba.cz

Field Restaurant 1$ U milosrdnych 12 Praha 1 www.fieldrestaurant.cz

International A simple but elegant place for romantic nights out, Field offers michelin star cuisine and a superb wine list.  

Jankovcova 14a, Praha 7 www.homekitchen.cz

International Home Kitchen believes you'll know what you want when you see it. Instead of menus, customers order by looking at sample dishes laid out around the restaurant. Hearty portions of comfort foods and great coffees.  

Kafemat 5& Dejvicka 3, Praha 6

Café Though tiny, this hidden gem is big on flavor, offering coffee by Doubleshot and cakes by Simply Good.  

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Simply Good 6)

International Oui! Ano! Kalina offers a variety of bold and delicious French and Czech cuisine, with an amazing wine list built around their food offering.  

Czech Every one of our Czech friends tell us this is exactly what their grandmother's food tasted like. Their amazing food and great beer is probably why Lokal has expanded to three locations. This is the biggest location and our favorite. 

Walk-up Food In Czech it means "Not for Vegetarians". Okay, not really... but Nase Maso is the go-to for delicious and fresh meats, including dry aged beef and pork sausages.  

Café Arrive early to this traditional Czech bakery in the trendy Karlin District—their homemade kolachees, frgale and other goodies are known to sell out by lunchtime, so get there early!  

Dlouhá 12 Praha 1 www.kalinarestaurant.cz/en/

La Bohéme Café 5* Sázavská 32, Praha 2

Café Eclectic coffee roastery and tea shop serving up unusual drinks like espresso with bitter lemon tonic or cherry juice and rosemary.  

La Bottega 2$2% Dlouhá 39,110 00 Praha 1 Tusarova 39, Praha 1 www.labotegga.cz

Italian La Bottega offers authentic italian foods in their bistros and shop. The menu changes each month with an emphasis on organic italian ingredients. With fresh pasta made in-house, genuine Italian bread, and a wide selection of cheeses, this restaurant is an italian lover’s paradise.  

La Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise 1* Haštalská 753/18 Praha1 www.ladegustation.cz

International The top of everyone's list. Dine at La Degustation for a special night of wine pairings and a choice of 6 or 11 Michelin Star courses. With unique flavors and textures, La Degustation offers uncommon but delicious menu items like beef heart and mustard ice cream.  

Las Adelitas 3)

Americká 684/8 , Praha 2 Malé náměstí 457/13 Praha 1 Lucemburská 6, Praha 3 www.lasadelitas.cz Mexican Authentic and real Mexican food, Las Adelitas is owned by four Mexican friends who bring a menu of family recipes to the Czech Republic.

This is as geniune as it gets. Oh, and the drinks? Margarita heaven. Three locations.

Book ahead if you can, they get busy!  

Lehká Hlava 3% Boršov 280/2 Praha 1 www.lehkahlava.cz

Vegetarian Even those who aren't vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free should try Lehka Hlava in Old Town. The restaurant believes in preparing healthy but delicious meals from natural, sustainable ingredients.  

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Dlouhá 33 Praha 1 www.lokal.cz

Malostranská baseda 5!

Malostranské nám. 35/21, Praha 1 Czech When people arrive to Prague, this is where we take them for their first Czech food experience.

Directly across from St. Nicholas, the view is as amazing as the goulash. Great service and value.  

Mamy Korean 2* Benediktská 1060/3 Praha 1 www.mamyfood.cz

Korean Mamy is one of the few places in Prague to find authentic and delicious Korean and Japanese food. Sample the noodle soups, meats, sushi, and side dishes for a taste of Asia.  

Manes Restaurant o Masarykovo nábř. 250/1, Praha 1

Czech A beautiful upsale Czech restatuant with cultural, social, and gastronmic history.

Amazing waterfront views from both inside and on the popular outside terrace.  

Maso a Kobliha 1( Petrská 23 Praha 1 www.masoakobliha.cz/

International Maso a Kobliha prides itself on its high quality, organic meats that stem from their sister butcher shop, The Real Meat Society. Come for brunch to find simple but delectable slowgrown meat sandwiches, beer, doughnuts, and plenty of veggie selections too.  

Muj Šálek Kávy 5( Křižíkova 386/105, Praha 8 www.mujsalekkavy.cz

Café Cheery coffee and brunch spot with Instagram-worthy latte art and house-made lemonades.  

Na bRehu Rhony 4$ Na Hrobci 1, Praha 2

Winebar Na Brehu Rhony is the favorite wine destination amongst our staff. Pour your own French Wines and keep track on notepad. Most are less than 35kc a glass. Nice food platters are available as well.  

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Dlouhá 39, Praha 1 http://www.nasemaso.ambi.cz/en/

Sokolocska 146/70, Praha 9 http://www.simplygood.cz

Naturel 1#

St Tropez 6!

Wine Bar / Café Adam the owner passionately curates an excellent selection of Czech and French wines.

If you're looking to learn about wine or you already know - this is the go-to place. Great snacks, desserts, and freshly roasted coffees  

Café New Town French patisserie from Saint Tropez offering pastel macarons, bonbons, puff pastries, and tarts made according to generations-old family recipes.  

Myslíkova 257/6, Praha 2

Vodičkova 699/28, Praha 1 www.cukrarnatropez.cz

PIVOBAR U DobRenských5$

Korunovační 17, Praha 7

Brewery Restaurant This brewhouse with a 100 year history reopened in 2015. Incredible food, and great fresh beer that's brewed less than few meters from your table.  

Vegetarian The Farm is a chic and friendly urban kitchen and coffee shop with a Farm-to-Table concept.

And although fresh is the name of the game here - we'd be remiss to mention this is our favorite secret spot for American Pancakes.  

U Dobřenských 268/3, Praha 1

Pivovarsky Klub 2#

The Farm 3^

Křižíkova 272/17 Praha 8 www.pivovarskyklub.com

U Kroka 4!

Czech Looking to expand your palate, beer lovers?

Aside from their six beers on tap, the Brewery Club has at least 250 different types of bottled beer. Plus a variety of dishes...from goulash to (wait for it)...ostrich.  

Czech Nested right under Vysherad, U Kroka has all the great Czech classics in a comfortable and well presented ambience.  

Vratislavova 28/12, Praha 2

Veltlin 4% Potrefená Husa 2!

Resslova 1775/1, 120 00 Praha 2 www.potrefenahusa.eu

Czech Staropramen Concept restaurant Potrefená Husa serves up some amazing Czech food in a pretty nice environment. Conveniently across the Dancing House, our personal favorite is their Svíčková na smetaně, and of course we have that with a nice pint of Staropramen.  

Red Pif 2!

Betlémská 267/9 Praha 1 www.redpif.cz International Red Pif are wine lovers who also happen to get the food right. They offer a wonderful combination of vegetables, meats, fish, spices, and wine to create a delicious experience in a laid-back atmosphere.  

Sansho 2@

Petrská 1170/25 Praha 1 www.sansho.cz International Sansho is our go-to for asian fusion. It offers a tasting menu of six courses, seasonal dishes to share, and fresh, local ingredients. Sansho opened its doors in 2011 as Prague’s first whole animal restaurant - using everything from nose to tail.  

krizikova 488/115, Praha 8 www.veltlin.cz Winebar Based in Prague’s Karlin district, Veltlin offers authentic Czech, Moravian, and Central European wines.  

Vinohradsky Parlament u

Náměstí Míru 820/9 Praha 2 www.vinohradskyparlament.cz Czech A modern day pub with the classic mission: to become the place to eat, drink, and be happy with the added perk of unique colling technology beer glasses. Try em’ out! 

Wine Food Market 3!

Strakonická 948/1 Praha 5 www.winemarket.cz

Seafood / Pasta A cool market hall type of restaurant, with open seating surrounded by smaller kitchens creating amazing pasta and seafood dishes.  

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“I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." - DEAN MARTIN Cocktail bars in Prague get pretty busy, even during the week. It's always good to make a reservation just to make sure you get a seat (even at the bar).

TrETTER’S 8@ V kolkovne 3, Praha 1 +420 224 811 165 www.tretters.cz

The Tretter family has been in the bar business for more than 90 years. So it’s no wonder this place feels like walking into a 1930’s Paris or New York cocktail bar. With soft lighting, classic decor and bartenders dressed the part in vintage cocktail jackets, the bar has become an institution. The drinks are incredible – custom cocktails and meticulously made classics, some with a new twist. Tretter’s gets absolutely packed, sometimes out of nowhere. The trick is a reservation, so you’ll want to call ahead.

PARLOUR 8$ Krakovská 15, Praha 1 +420 777 200 015 www.parlour.cz

Maybe Parlour doesn’t want to be found – and that’s fine with us. The tiny little bar at the top of Wenceslas Square near the National Museum has a delightful speakeasy vibe to it, though it’s quickly becoming a popular secret. If you should luck out and discover the nearly unmarked entry, inside you’ll find an intimate, dimly lit bar with old jazz and R&B records playing and amazing craft cocktails served in antique glassware. The good news is you don’t have to worry about finding a menu in English—there is no menu.

Instead, your bartender will ask what you like and offer suggestions from there.

L'flEUR 9$

V Kolkovně 920/5, 1, Praha +420 734 255 665 www.lfleur.cz

L’Fleur is just a few doors down from Tretter’s.

Even before our first drink, we fell in love with 1920’s feel of the interior, complete with a Mucha-inspired stained glass window towards the back of the bar. The bar has a nice buzz to it inside, and for a while, we almost forgot what year it was. There’s a lot of choices on the drink menu, and the signature drinks all come with their own history, which your bartender is always happy to explain. If you’re feeling a bit more bubbly, try a selection from L’Fleur’s expansive champagne list.

ANONYMOUS BAR 9# Michalská 432/12, Praha 1 +420 608 280 069 www.anonymousbar.cz

It’s nearly impossible to go into the AnonymouS Bar and not smile. The bar is clever at every turn.

You can tell the bartender your likes and they’ll make suggestions, or choose from the secret drink menu printed in UV ink and read with a small blacklight. Reservations are taken only until 9pm.

PROLOG 8*

Nádražní 57/108, Praha 5 +420 775 005 007 www.prologbar.cz

Prolog is about attention to detail, and they’ve clearly put thought into every aspect of their work.

Take the drink menu. An American Physician weighed patients just before and after death in 1907, concluding the weight of the soul to be 21 grams—a moment that inspired Prolog’s 21-drink menu, which serves a reminder to patrons to celebrate life. Seven of those 21 drinks are named after the Seven Deadly Sins, like the Sloth: a concoction of Magellan gin, chamomile cordial and prosecco, all which dawdle on a velvet pillow filled with chamomile.

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LE VALMONT 9)

HEMINGWAY’S 9!

Le Valmont is a newcomer, just opened in Spring 2016. The Michael Van Cleef Ault concept was inspired by the Milos Forman movie of the same name, and is decorated in 18th-century French fashion with aubusson carpets, antique sofas, and massive crystal chandeliers. Just take note of the strict dress code at Le Valmont—no hats, hoodies, shorts, tank tops or sandals. Reservations are all but required, since the 100-capacity lounge fills up fairly quickly.

Chances are, if you’ve asked around, you’ve already been recommended to Hemingway’s Bar. The Old Town hotspot just made the “World’s Top 50 Bars” for the third time, and with good reason.

Imaginative drinks (like cocktails served from tiny gasoline canisters and perfume bottles) and friendly service are two of the benchmarks that make Hemingway’s one of our favorites. The bar’s philosophy is that every customer must have a seat, so you won’t feel overcrowded here.

Hemingway’s is almost always busy, so we would recommend a reservation or you’ll find yourself waiting outside.

Uhelný trh 414/9, Praha 1 +420 224 267 266 www.levalmont.cz

BLACK ANGEL’S 8# Staroměstské nám. 29, Praha 1 +420 224 213 807 www.blackangels.cz

Nestled in a cozy cellar just across from the Old Town astronomical clock, Black Angel’s will put you in sensory overload. With high cellar ceilings, chandeliers, and ornate decor, it’s a lot to take in.

The only downside to Black Angels is the influx of tourists which can pack the place, especially groups.

BAR & BOOKS 8%8^ Manesova 64, Praha 2 +420 222 724 581

Týnská 19, Praha 1 +420 224 815 122

Bar & Books is the first overseas extension of the famous New York family of bars, with two locations in Prague (the more casual in Manisova and slightly more formal in Týnská). Like its New York counterpart, the bar evokes the feeling of a gentleman’s library. Dim lighting, heavy woods, ornately framed paintings, and of course books (though mostly for visual aesthetics). The cocktails here are serious business, and if you’re looking for a nice Cuban to go with your drink, this is the place to be.

BONVIVANT’s CTC 8&

Bartolomějská 305, Praha 1 +420 775 331 862

Bonvivant's CTC isn’t huge, but it’s cozy and has a cool 1950’s feel with mid-century wood furnishings, a pressed tin ceiling and a checkered floor. When it comes to ordering, forget the menu and just talk to your bartender. Each is a virtual encyclopedia of drink possibilities and suggestions based on your tastes. Incidentally, the “CTC” in the bar’s title actually stands for cocktail tapas café, and it hits the mark on each one, serving some pretty damn tasty dishes and coffee as well.

Pařížská 1068/10 - Praha 1 +420 224 810 287 www.bugsysbar.cz

Bugsy’s is another bar with a great history, popping up in 1992 just after the Velvet Revolution. The place has seen many changes over the years, but the one constant has been their attention to detail and passion for good cocktails. Bugsy’s also loves their bubbly, and boasts over 130 brands in stock, as well as over 90 single malt whiskeys and 100 types of rum.

Karolíny Světlé 26, Praha 1 +420 773 974 764 www.hemingwaybar.cz

CASH ONLY BAR 8( Liliova 3, Prague 1 +420 778 087 117 (no reservations) www.cashonlybar.cz

OBLACA 9@

Žižkov Television Tower Mahlerovy sady 2699/1, Praha 3 + 420 210 320 086 www.oblaca.cz

High atop the Žižkov Television Tower, Oblaca is making better cocktails through science.

Oblaca’s Aleš J. Števlík, genius mixologist gone mad scientist (maybe that explains the drink served in a test tube). Števlík deploys molecular mixology in his cocktail designs, exploring the physical and chemical transformations of ingredients that occur when making a cocktail.

And what better laboratory for Števlík to create his unconventional concoctions than high above Prague in one of the most unconventional buildings in Europe.

Cloud 9 sky bar and lounge 9^ Pobřežní 1, 186 00 Prague 8 + 420 224 842 999 www.cloud9.cz

Perched 40 meters up atop the Hilton Hotel, Cloud 9 Sky Bar and Lounge is more than just a hotel bar. Nestled near several international companies with large expat workforces, Cloud 9 always has a diverse crowd. The drink menu is expansive, with a focus on gin and tonic creations from around the world, enriched by natural ingredients and paired with delicious bites and snacks for sharing with friends. Thursday nights feature DJ events and live performances.

Just around the corner from its older sibling Hemingway’s, this little gem is making its own name with cocktails like Pin-Up Martini, made with passion fruit, vanilla and champagne. It’s an intimate bar, and they don’t take reservations.

There’s also no smoking and, you guessed it— the bar doesn’t take credit cards. Oh, and by the way, they do serve amazing hot dogs..

COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH

TRETTER'S GALLERY SPIRIT SHOP One of our favourite Prague bars is always full of suprises. First, Tretter's New York Bar began marketing their now famous chips (find them pretty much anywhere). Then, a few months back something even bigger - their own beauiful Gallery Spirits Shop, located on-premises of the famous Prague watering hole.

It's your chance to take away a delicious keepsake for your time in Prague, if you don't drink it before you leave.

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CLUB GUIDE

Our Quick Guide to where all the cool kids go AFTER MIDNIGHT

Roxy 6%

Dlouhá 33, Prague 1 The Roxy is one of Prague’s oldest and bestknown clubs. The venue was a popular theatre and ballroom in the 1920’s, but now you’ll find drum and bass, house, techno, and other modern styles on the dancefloor. When the club isn’t hosting a live DJ, it’s the spot for concerts and music festivals.

Lucerna 6^ Vodičkova 36

One of the largest and most popular music clubs in Prague, Lucerna is known for its weekly concerts and events. But it’s maybe most popular on Friday and Saturday nights, when the club’s huge projection screens come alive with 80’s and 90’s music videos. Partygoers of every age and all walks of life can be seen here, getting down to oldie hits from Blondie to Nirvana.

Cross Club 6& Plynární 23, Prague 7 www.crossclub.cz

Cross Club is a labyrinth of small bars and dancefloors pumping music from dubstep and techno to reggae. The club’s psychedelic, industrial décor is a sight to see in itself—every piece of the building, from the walls to the ceiling, is constructed to move and pulsate with the music. It’s one of the most unique experiences you’ll have with nightlife in Praha, but you might want to grab an Uber. Cross Club is a bit out of the city’s center, but worth the trek.

Meet Factory 6* Ke Sklárně 3213/15 www.meetfactory.cz

This music club, art gallery, theater and cinema is the brainchild of David Černý, the artist responsible for some of Prague’s most famous (and controversial) modern art. A refurbished warehouse stuffed between a motorway and railroad tracks in Smíchov, Meet Factory transforms by night into a hip bar and music venue, where you’ll find local singers and international tours alike.

M1 Lounge 6(

Klub 007 7$ Chaloupeckého 7 www.klub007strahov.cz

Jakubska 2, Old Town, Praha 1 www.chapeaurouge.cz

M1 Lounge is a favorite of locals, expats and even passing-through celebrities, and it’s not hard to see why. The club’s well-known team of skilled DJs keep the place pumping with a mixture of R&B, hip-hop, electro and dance music until the wee hours of morning, and the upscale, luxurious atmosphere makes every night feel like a celebration. As an added plus, M1 is also conveniently located in the very center of the city.

Supporting underground and non-mainstream music since 1969, 007 is a legendary club on the Prague music scene. It’s history is rooted in student dissent, providing a welcoming space to students disenchanted with the former regime. 007 offers a healthy assortment of unique bands, DJs, and other musical acts.

Music diversity is an emphasis: electro, indie, hip hop, punk, psychobilly and more can be heard on a weekly basis. One of the best parts of 007 is its size. It is small and intimate with a maximum capacity of 180 people. This is really the perfect opportunity to see awesome bands up close and personal. This is one of the oldest functioning clubs in Prague and if you’re into it take bus no. 176 up to the Strahov hill and enjoy the vibe...

Chapeau Rouge is a music clubs that ranks among the biggest in Prague with 3 floors, 4 bars & 3 stages. Chapeau truly has something for everyone! You may even stumble upon it all on your own: it’s in the center right behind Old Town Square and usually has some cool kids smoking a joint right outside its doors. The ground floor of Chapeau is a chill place to meet people from all over the world: travelers and expats alike. Go down one more floor and you’ll come across the dance club where international and local DJs blast out their beats playing pretty much 7 days a week with music in the main bar area being truly eclectic: everything from Balkan rhythms to drum & bass. Keep going down, down, down and you’ll get to the best part of Chapeau, the underground club – a space for indie bands, multimedia projections, and theater.

Masná 1, Prague 1 www.m1lounge.com

James Dean 7) V kolkovně 922/1 www.jamesdean.cz/

Okay, we admit that this one’s kind of kitschy— but only in the best way. Named for the iconic rebel and actor, the bar has a classic 1950’s American diner feel, complete with checkered floors, red vinyl upholstery and lots of chrome.

Famous for its larger-than-life statue of James Dean, it also serves some of the best burgers, milkshakes, and French fries in town.

NEONE 7@

Bubenská 1 www.lunchmeat.cz/ Neone got its start as a pop-up party, but it’s since grown into a well-established and respected club in Prague’s electronic music scene known for their superior sound system and live gigs. Electronic music fans, this is the spot where the latest trends in the industry meet innovative artists and dedicated fans.

Radost FX 7# Bělehradská 120, Prague 2 radostfx.cz

First opened in the early ‘90s just a few years after the Velvet Revolution, Radost FX is open Thursday to Saturday and offers the best of house, R&B and hip hop music—Rihanna even filmed one of her music videos there. Above the club is the venue’s restaurant and cafe, well-known as one of the best brunch spots in all of Prague.

RETRO 7%

Francouzská 75/4, 120 00 , Prague 2 www.retropraha.cz One for the curious bored or brave. Retro has become the Czech home of hard house. Their club nights are full to the rafters until the small hours while go-go dancers whip the energetic clubbers into a house driven frenzy. A very friendly atmosphere with smiling faces and sweating brows as far as the eye can see, there are more locals and fewer tourists here than some of the other large clubs with amazing DJ’s, lasers, and vibes. Dress code is free and easy, flamboyant if you’re feeling daring.

SASAZU 7^

Bubenské nábřeží 306, Prague 7 http://prague.sasazu.com SaSaZu is a clubbers paradise with a feel of decadence as soon as you enter & not just an ordinary paradise but one with enough space for 2,000 partygoers. Located in the cool neighborhood of Holesovice, this hip club with it stylish, sleek interior attracts visitors and locals alike and impresses with top quality House, Dance, Funk, Ethno and Pop. Performing artists come from all over the world, Tiesto, Burama, Lilly Allen, Paul van Dyk, to name just a few. Club events mostly start at 22:00 and continue until the wee hours of the morning.

Chapeau Rouge 7&

U Sudu 7*

Vodičkova 10, Prague 1 www.usudu.cz Invisible for those who don’t know where it is and yet in heart of the town. U Sudu is the best of both worlds with a wine bar upstairs and an underground, cave-like labyrinth downstairs.

When you walk in, don’t stop on the top level.

All that is up here is a normal looking bar. Keep walking until you hit the stairs that descend into one of the coolest places to drink on Earth... It is indeed smoky, but get past that and the place is just mythic. As you go down into different floors, you just find caves and caves that serve you beer for a good price and also give you good music. It is a place to sit down, meet new people and drink until the sin rises with a dark and intimate aura.

HARLEYS 7(

Dlouhá 18, 110 00 , Prague 1

Harleys is described as the coolest hell on earth.

This American-style biker bar opens late and is always rockin’ and rollin’ with live DJs and music acts. It’s also in a perfect location, just a two-minute walk from Old Town Square. The entire placed is decked out in rock memorabilia ranging from Harley Davidson gear to Ramones and Jack Daniels posters.

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DECEMBER DAILY CALENDAR

Thursday, December 1, 7 PM

sphere primarily as musicians, but also as arrangers and composers of jazz and popular music. 330 CZK Musician, Composer, Professional musician, Funk, Jazz, Blues

Friday, December 2, 7 PM

The legendary Christmas tale, based on E. T. A. Hoffmann’s spellbinding story and adapted by the choreographer Marius Petipa, will be presented in a new, original spirit. A story abounding in poetics, humour, images and magic will unfurl to the sounds of Tchaikovsky’s celebrated and sublime music. The magic of winter, Advent and Christmas, the mystery of Prague, Czech and Central European Yuletide traditions, and, naturally, unlimited freedom, imagination of the child’s soul and dreams.

Thursday, December 1, 8 PM

Thursday, December 1, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM

Thursday, December 1, 8 PM

In Macbeth, Verdi began the path to musical drama, in which the vocals under the authority of the dramatic situation and reflects the psychology and feelings of the characters and the content of which is more important than the dramatic Bel Canto, or “beautiful singing”.

After the premiere of the Opera 14. 3. the 1847 at the Teatro alla Pergola in Florence has released throughout Europe and was played until 1865, when the Verdi work fundamentally reworked for Paris in the Théâtre-Lyrique launch.

Opera

The Nutcracker and Cuddly Mouse National Theatre Národní 2

A pilgrimage to Bethlem 

Spolu/Sami 

New Stage of the National Theatre Národní 4

Three life situation brought by the raw energy, intensity and urgency, that takes the breath away. The game was first listed in 2006 in the Berlin Maxim Gorki Theater, and the author has received numerous awards for her.

Recommended to viewers over 18 years old.

Drama

Tarja Turunen 

Reduta Theatre Stage Národní 20

At Christmas time, we present the story of the birth of Jesus, where nativity scene comes alive with familiar carols (3 years).

Jesus, Fairy tale

Thursday, December 1, 9 PM

Eddie Stoilow 

Forum Karlín Pernerova 53

Former lead singer of the Finnish band Nightwish which she founded along with Emppu Vuorinen and Tuomas Holopainen in 1996. After leaving the band in October 2005, Tarja Turunen is now devoting her time to her solo career under the stage name of Tarja. 650 to 850 CZK Classical, Metal, Singer

Thursday, December 1, 8 PM

Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Queenie – Queen tribute band 

Czech band Eddie Stoilow has been around for quite a while and during this time the band has got a few great achievemnts: Talent of the Year in Zebrik competition, Talent of the Year in Ocko competition and their single Floating reached number one at T-Music chart. Eddie Stoilow has also toured with Chinaski, Support Lesbians and even sold out their own show at Lucerna Music Bar. 234 CZK Pop, Electronic, Band, Czech

KC Zahrada Malenická 1784/4

Prague band Queenie is as close as you’ll get to seeing the real band Queen. They not only sound like the band, but you’ll swear you’re looking at Freddie Mercury and Brian May. 170 to 220 CZK Czech, Tribute band, Tribute, Pop, Rock, Band

Thursday, December 1, 7 PM

Xpand + Vladimir 518 + DJ Alyaz 

Thursday, December 1, 7:30 PM

007 Strahov Chaloupeckého 7

Czech Philharmonic & Khatia Buniatishvili  Rudolfinum Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra has more than a century of history that enriches since September 2012 principal conductor Jiri Belohlavek, which is the most important post of the Czech Symphony Orchestra returned after his engagement at London’s BBC Symphony Orchestra.

The orchestra has gained a reputation in particular the systematic placing of works by Czech composers - indeed the first concert Philharmonic Orchestra 4 January 1896 nedirigoval no less than himself Antonín Dvořák.

Classical, Composer, Czech, Antonín dvořák, Philharmonic

Vladimir 518 is one of the longest established rappers on the Czech music scene, a member of PSH and founder of the label Bigg Boss. 90 CZK Electronica, Crossover, Artist, Hip-hop, Bass, Metal, Rock, Band

Thursday, December 1, 7 PM

Young Stage  Reduta Jazz Club Národní 20

Reduta Jazz Club gave a very unusual offer to the Conservatory of Jaroslav Ježek...to let the young and talented students of jazz express themselves. 100 CZK Musician, Young, Jazz, Conservatory

Thursday, December 1, 8 PM

Thursday, December 1, 8 PM

Jump! (album release) + guests 

Dub Artillery + další , 

Cargo Gallery Rašínovo nábřeží

Cross Club Plynární 23

Dasha Fyah plays not only dub and roots, but also rootstep, hip-hop and breaks, raggajungle, pits with robust bass line, all exclusively on vinyl. 0 CZK Dub, Czech, Producer, Reggae, Artist, Rhythmic, Collection, Band, Singer

Thursday, December 1, 7 PM

200 CZK Orchestra, Folk, Film, Jazz, Blues, Guitar, Musical, Songwriter, Play

Thursday, December 1, 8 PM

City Keys + Howl  Na pul cesty Café Centrální park Pankrác

Flash the Readies  Café V lese Krymská 12

Thursday, December 1, 8 PM

Flash the Readies was founded in 2006F and is a czech post rock band with sounds of alternative rock and psychedelia. 80 to 100 CZK Rock, Band, Alternative rock

Permon Balet Superstar + Hell Paso + Unaffected Evolution 

Thursday, December 1, 9:30 PM

110 CZK Rock, Classical, Musical, Ballet, Alternative rock

Jazz Efterrätt  Reduta Jazz Club Národní 20

Thursday, December 1, 9 PM

Jazz Efterrätt is an association of young professional musicians who play together and perform since its inception in 1998. It consists of the Prague Conservatory graduates who now work in the artistic

Z Key

Rock Café Národní 20

Privilege of the Blue  Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

resident in local Jihlava club Jazzo Café. 80 to 100 CZK Electronic, Electronic dance, Deep house, Club

Macbeth 

National Theatre Národní 2

Friday, December 2, 9:30 PM

Dames of Porcelain  Royal Vinohradská 48

Is the third season of the famous Prague Burlesque Show in the beautiful Royal variety show. A new program called “Dames of Porcelain” refers to the well known film director Juraj Jabůrková. In cooperation with leading Czech female designers, this show perfectly composed from the most fragile components.

590 to 690 CZK Show, Comedy

Friday, December 2, 8 PM

Friday, December 2, 9:30 PM

New Stage of the National Theatre Národní 4

Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

Earthquakes in London 

The play centres on the lives and loves of three sisters, abandoned long ago by their doom-mongering father.

The father is a prominent climate scientist played by Bill Paterson who predicts environmental apocalypse.

The eldest sister is a cabinet minister who plans to halt all airport expansion, choosing environment over economy. The middle sister is heavily pregnant and growing increasingly depressed about the uncertain future her child is being born into. The youngest sister is a rebellious teenager and frequent nuisance to her career-minded eldest sister. As the three women attempt, in their own different ways, to come to terms with the fact that their father’s pessimistic forecasts may be right, Freya, the middle sister, contemplates suicide to avoid bringing her child into an apocalypic future and an opportunity presents itself for reconciliation with their estranged misanthropic father. 290 CZK Drama

Friday, December 2, 9 PM

80’s & 90’s 00’s Video Music Party 

The Best of Swan Lake  The best of Swan Lake it is a complete story on the themes of the German fairy tale with music composed by p. i. Tchaikovsky. Performance length is 105 minutes including a 15 minute intermission. You will have the opportunity to see the best Czech Ballet soloists. 750 to 1350 CZK Tchaikovsky, Ballet, Soloist

Friday, December 2, 7:30 PM

X Mass Respect Festival 2016: Zuco 103 + Ohm Square (DJ set) + more  Palac Akropolis Kubelíkova 27

The drum’n’bass sounds of Ohm Square have changed over the years, due to growing production influences and experiences. The band was formed in 1996 with members Jan Cechticky, Jan Klenick, Dusan Lipert, and English-born singer Charlie One. 250 to 350 CZK Electronic, Hip-hop, Dj, Jazz, Dance music, Music scene, Musical, Drum

Futurum Music Bar Zborovská 7

Friday, December 2, 7 PM

Friday, December 2, 7 PM

Thom Artway (Tomas Maček) is a young Czech singer, songwriter and guitarist. He sings in English combine folk, pop and rock. 220 to 260 CZK Pop, Songwriter, Czech, Guitarist, Folk

Thom Artway (album release) 

Video, Party

Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Entrapment + Cryptic Brood + Brutally Deceased  007 Strahov Chaloupeckého 7

Brutally Deceased is a Czech death metal band, which in this genre in the Czech Republic was the discovery in 2010. The band consists of several veterans who decided to revive the local metal scene. 200 CZK Metal, Band

Friday, December 2, 9 PM

Top Dream Company + support: Jörg Recordshack  Rock Café Národní 20

Top Dream Company is a twelve-band playing rhythm, funk and soul. It was established in 2004 and is Influenced by bands like Tower of Power and Earth, Wind and Fire. 164 CZK

Friday, December 2, 7 PM

The Blues Story  Reduta Jazz Club Národní 20

250 CZK Swing, Singer, Blues band, Jazz, Blues, Soloist,

Friday, December 2, 9:30 PM

Bohemia Big Band  Reduta Jazz Club Národní 20

Classic big band (rhythm, five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones) has in its repertoire a lot of classic swing (Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodmann etc.) and often accompanies various soloists like Karl Hala, Eve Pilarova or Peter Hanzlik. 350 CZK Swing, Big band, Jazz, Band, Bohemia

Friday, December 2, 10 PM

Round Up: Augustin Alvarez + Bruno Curtis + more  Vlkova 26 Vlkova 699/26

DJ Fatty’s career started in Jihlava around 2006. Only one month practicing with vinyl gramophone showed that he is extremely talented and began djing as a

Friday, December 2, 10 PM

Laco Deczi & Celula New York  Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Trumpet player, composer and band leader Laco Déczi has performed throughout the United States with a roster of jazz the finest musicians, among them: Elvin Jones, Bill Watrous, Junior Cook, Dave Weckl, Sonny Costanzo, just to name a few. 250 to 350 CZK Jazz

Friday, December 2, 8 PM

PSH 

Music Club Jižák Matúškova 831/1

Uncle Peneři Homeboye (abbreviated as PSH) is a Czech rap group active since the mid-nineties of the 20th century, whose principal member is Michael Opletal on the scene as a rapper better known Orion.

170 CZK Hip-hop

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Friday, December 2, 8 PM

Jungle DnB Session – X-Massacre warmup: BTK + MC Kryptomedic  Cross Club Plynární 23

Friday, December 2, 10 PM

Pop 80’s & 90’s video party: DJ Jirka Neumann  Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Friday, December 2, 10 PM

Loco Dice  Roxy Dlouhá 33

back to 1991. Plays mostly metal, thrash metal and hardcore. Its members are Thomas Hajíček, Jaroslav Gabriel, Richard Scheufler and Vojtech Douda.

260 to 320 CZK Metal

Saturday, December 3, 8 PM

USB X-Mass Calling  Uhelna Club & Restaurant Štefánikova 18/25

MikkiM is a producer, musician and DJ is a real pioneer in linking styles of music. His energy charged music and uncompromising charged DJ sets and live show coming to the boil fans across genres throughout the world. As a producer has already issued three full-length records, seven vinyl and uncounted digital singles. 100 CZK Dub, Live show, Producer, Reggae, Dance music, Techno

645 CZK Hip-hop,

Saturday, December 3, 9 PM

Friday, December 2, 10 PM

Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

Kinetic: Pearson Sound , 

Dark Side of Blues Royal 

MeetFactory Ke Sklárně 15

250 to 300 CZK

Influenced by jazz guitarists like Jim Hall, Kenny Burrel, Wes Montgomery, Johnny Smith and Grant Green.

0 CZK Jazz, Blues, Guitar

Saturday, December 3, 9:00 AM

Saturday, December 3, 8 PM

Mint: Weekend Market  Holesovice Market Bubenské nábřeží 13

First Prague weekly market with fashion, design, gastronomy, coffee, books and bio cosmetics. Every Saturday in Prague Market, hall 13.

Tři příběhy 

New Stage of the National Theatre Národní 4

350 CZK Classical, Jazz, Singer, Classical music

On the new stage of the National Theatre Opera presents musical-scenic projects based on the creation of 20. and 21. of the century. Just such a will be putting videoopery of contemporary American composer Steve Reich (1936), three stories (Three Tales) in 2002. Reich, who is known as one of the fathers of musical minimalism, in its videoopeře the development milestones of science and is reminiscent of modern technology that has opened up before mankind perspective dizzying heights and the profound depths.

Modern technology, Opera

Saturday, December 3, 2 PM, 6PM

Saturday, December 3, 7 PM

Saturday, December 3, 9:30 PM

Zeurítia 

Reduta Jazz Club Národní 20

The Nutcracker and Cuddly Mouse National Theatre Národní 2

The legendary Christmas tale, based on E. T. A. Hoffmann’s spellbinding story and adapted by the choreographer Marius Petipa, will be presented in a new, original spirit. A story abounding in poetics, humour, images and magic will unfurl to the sounds of Tchaikovsky’s celebrated and sublime music. The magic of winter, Advent and Christmas, the mystery of Prague, Czech and Central European Yuletide traditions, and, naturally, unlimited freedom, imagination of the child’s soul and dreams.

Dvořák Symphony Orchestra Prague  Municipal House Náměstí Republiky 6

Dvořák Prague Symphony Orchestra was founded in the 60s of last century on the initiative of a number of top musicians. Also, the current members of the body are the leading players of renowned orchestras in Prague (Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, PKO, PKF, National Theatre).

The orchestra has performed in most European countries, the USA, Japan and South Korea. {gt} Classical, Orchestra, Czech, Symphony, Symphony orchestra, Philharmonic

Saturday, December 3, 8 PM

DJ Josef Sedloň  007 Strahov Chaloupeckého 7

Josef Sedloň is a Czech DJ who works for Radio 1 in the Czech Republic. He is an expert on many types of music. Since the early 90’s, Sedloň’s career has been closely linked to the Prague alternative station Radio 1. He began DJing in 1992, at Klub 007 Strahov, using only CDs and audio cassettes. In 1995 he discovered the power of decks and vinyl, and began to attract fans with energetic sets full of acid trance and funky techno.

He finds himself the most comfortable with breakbeat.

50 CZK Czech republic, Electronic, Czech, Breakbeat

Saturday, December 3, 7:30 PM

Krucipüsk 

Palac Akropolis Kubelíkova 27

Krucipüsk is a Czech music band, whose history dates

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Famous Swing Melodies  Reduta Jazz Club Národní 20

One of the most promising young musicians in Prague.

His repertoire is build on the firm foundations of the most beautiful songs from area of jazz, blues and bossanova. Jakub graduated from the conservatory of Jaroslav Jezek, where he is currently a professor.

Jakub is a true student of the blues, and can bang it out like sunnyland slim on the piano, or groove it like jimmy smith on the organ. Jakub’ s main blues influences are Ray Charles, Charles Brown and BB King. 250 CZK Swing, Jazz song, Blues

Chapeau Rouge Jakubská 2

Stifler Selecta clearly belongs to the best of what the local dubstep scene has to offer. Founder of the highly successful international brand Dubsteblog, same show presenter on Radio Spin, promoter and DJ first and foremost, with an excellent feel for the selection of the best that the world just moves dubstep scene. 80 CZK Dj, Electronic, Dubstep

Saturday, December 3, 7 PM

Swingfonix + Petra Ernyei  Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Swing project formed around the singer Petra Ernyei deals with interpretations of jazz standards for voice, clarinet, piano, guitar and double bass. 150 to 200 CZK Swing, Clarinet

Saturday, December 3, 8 PM

Lagroupe + Crippled Fingers + more  Modra Vopice K Žižkovu 1

Saturday, December 3, 10 PM

Pop 80’s & 90’s video party: DJ Jirka Neumann  Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Sunday, December 4, 8 PM

Hoří 

MeetFactory Ke Sklárně 15

This psychological thriller with a mystery twist provides a story of a woman who, once not so long ago, believed that music is everything. 120 to 200 CZK Thriller, Adaptation, Drama

Sunday, December 4, 3 PM

A pilgrimage to Bethlem  Reduta Theatre Stage Národní 20

Malostranská beseda Malostranské náměstí 21

Prague is the Prague swab rock revival band playing songs from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, AC / DC and many others. The group operates Alex McBee, Mirek Cmíral, George Benda, Tomas Stloukal, John hesitated and Michal Danek. 150 CZK Rock

Saturday, December 3, 10 PM

Sly Rabbits 

Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Sly Rabbits is a nine-member band that formed in 2002 and its members are both samouci music, the musicians from the street, as well as graduates of the Conservatory. Sly Rabbits’s music can be termed as a rhythmic funk. However, the music reflects the influences of other related genres such as jazz, soul, rock, pop as well. Sly Rabbit’s repertoire includes both rhythmic and funny songs that forces you to dance, so peaceful, romantic ballads. 200 to 300 CZK R’n’b, Funk, Soul, Jazz, Rhythmic, Conservatory

Saturday, December 3, 9 PM

5 Years of CZDBZ: Infinity Mandem + Corborat + more , 

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Lukas Pavlik is originally from the Czech drummer Prostějova. He played in several bands as Dymytry, Velvet evolution or ABBAND ​​Alex Brychta. Now playing a singer Ewa Farna, which he joined in January 2011.

In June of the same year he became a graduate of the Conservatory of Jaroslav Jezek. 0 CZK Rock, Play

Sunday, December 4, 9 PM

Ondřej Kabrna & Flying Power  Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Ondřej Kabrna graduated from the Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory, where he studied jazz piano under prof.

Jiří Růžíčka, and where he currently teaches music theory and jazz piano.150 to 200 CZK Rock, Synth, Jazz, Piano, Classical

Sunday, December 4, 7:30 PM

Vadim Petrov ,  Municipal House Náměstí Republiky 6

Radio Symphony Orchestra is one of the leading and oldest Czech orchestral ensembles. Their imaginative programming choices and still rising artistic standards has gained a significant position in the Czech concert life.The tradition started in 1926 and they’re associated with the beginnings of broadcast Radiojournal. 290 to 590 CZK Classical, Czech, Concert, Programming, Opera, Fairy tale, Theatre

Sunday, December 4, 7 PM

Lvmen + Ravelin 7  007 Strahov Chaloupeckého 7

Sunday, December 4, 8 PM

Reduta Jazz Club Národní 20

Malá sportovní hala (Incheba Arena) Areál Výstaviště

Gerald Clark 

Sunday, December 4, 5 PM

Pražský výtěr 

Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

Sunday, December 4, 9:30 PM

Saturday, December 3, 8:30 PM

Cargo Gallery Rašínovo nábřeží

Black And White Harmony 

Ravelin 7 formed in 1998 in northern Bohemia in one legendary tearoom. The band went through during these years many changes that are known in the musical style of the band. 250 CZK Punk, Hardcore, Band, Bohemia

100 CZK Rock, Musician

Pakáš 

Sunday, December 4, 9 PM

At Christmas time, we present the story of the birth of Jesus, where nativity scene comes alive with familiar carols (3 years).

Jesus, Fairy tale

Blues singer and songwriter Gerald Clark of Johannesburg is one of the leading representatives of the South African blues scene. She has three albums with his acoustic album Sweepslag was nominated in 2009 for the price SAMA for Best Afrikaans alternative album of 2009. In addition to singing songs in Afrikaans Gerald Clark also classic delta blues and its famous evergreens. 380 CZK Rock, Musician, Blues, Songwriter

Saturday, December 3, 8 PM

Iva Marešová is a Czech singer, actress, guitarist and songwriter. She operates in the band 999 performs in musicals and theater Ta Fantastica. 200 CZK Folk, Pop, Guitar, Rock, Band, Songwriter

Sunday Dixie: Classic Jazz Collegium  Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Classic Jazz Collegium is a Czech jazz band, which is headed since 1975, trumpeter and cornetist Lubos Zajíček, also known by the nickname Bob Zajicek. 90 CZK Classic, Jazz

Sunday, December 4, 7:30 PM

The Bones + special guests: Teenage Bottlerocket + The Generators  Futurum Music Bar Zborovská 7

Energetic rock’n’roll cuts garage punk rock with a great sense of a hit - that together can combine brilliantly Four guys from Karlskrona, called The Bones. Festival Club stage and stage it successfully plunders sixteen years. 390 CZK Rock, Czech republic, Punk, Czech

Sunday, December 4, 8 PM

Iva Marešová  Cargo Gallery Rašínovo nábřeží

Skillet 

Skillet is an American rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, consisting of all Christian members. One topic that comes up often among fans and the band itself, is the name ‘Skillet’. John Cooper, the lead vocalist, explains that it was a joke at first. Each starting band member was already in a separate band, and all decided to start a side project. Since each other band had a different sound and style to it, the side project was said to be like putting all of those styles in a big skillet to come up with something unique. Hence the band name ‘Skillet’. 790 CZK Rock, Band, Alternative rock

Sunday, December 4, 7:30 PM

The Best of Swan Lake  Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

The best of Swan Lake it is a complete story on the themes of the German fairy tale with music composed by p. i. Tchaikovsky. Performance length is 105 minutes including a 15 minute intermission. You will have the opportunity to see the best Czech Ballet soloists. 750 to 1350 CZK Tchaikovsky, Ballet, Soloist

Sunday, December 4, 5:30 PM

Advent Concert: The Cimbalom Ensemble of the Czech Philharmonic  Rudolfinum Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

Performance, Czech, Concert, Folk, Slovakia, Christmas

Sunday, December 4, 7:30 PM

B-Side Band (album release)  La Fabrika Komunardů 30

Vojtech Dyk is a Czech actor and musician. He

graduated from the Academy of Performing Arts, majoring in drama. Is the son of the famous literary historian and writer Radko Dyková Baggins and Vera, who owns a publishing Emporius. 790 CZK Performance, Czech, Big band, R’n’b, Pop, Jazz, Play, Rock, Band

Kubelíkova 27

240 to 290 CZK Rock, Band, Guitar

humor and unmatched joy of life and a fixture of every repertoárovou a large Opera House.

Composer, Opera

Monday, December 5, 7:30 PM

Tuesday, December 6, 7 PM

Cigánski diabli & Jaroslav Svěcený & Katarína Knechtová 

Theodosii Spassov Trio  Rock Café Národní 20

Sunday, December 4, 11:00 AM

Advent Concert 

Bulgarian Theodosii Spassov has developed his own unique style of playing the kavel - a flute-like instrument - by synthesizing traditional folklore with jazz, fusion and classical music.

Balkan, Film, World music, Jazz, Musician, Musical, Trio, Europe

National Theatre Národní 2

Sunday, December 4, 3 PM

Advent Concert: Czech Wind Harmony 

Monday, December 5, 7:30 PM

Rudolfinum Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

Radost Praha + Puellae Cantantes + more 

100 to 450 CZK Classical, Concert, Czech

Lichtenštejnský Palace Malostranské náměstí 13

Sunday, December 4, 3 PM

Cross Club Plynární 23

Citron + Aleš Brichta + more  MeetFactory Ke Sklárně 15

Monday, December 5, 8 PM

Milenec 

MeetFactory Ke Sklárně 15

The extraordinary story of love that is beyond all rules and standards, which is nelaskavá and uncomfortable like the Israeli war society, but which nevertheless people worth living. 200 CZK Drama

Monday, December 5, 9 PM

Aleš Brichta the Czech metal singer, songwriter and composer. Entered the music scene in 1982 with the heavy metal band Arakain. Together they managed to conquer the Czech rock and metal scene. After twenty years, however, Alex left the group and went his own way. Today, performs with his band, which he called Aleš Brichta. 399 CZK Czech, Composer, Punk, Metal, Hard rock, Rock, Band, Songwriter

Xavier Baumaxa 

Tuesday, December 6, 7 PM

Baumaxa Xavier, whose real name is Lubomir Tichy Litvinov singer-songwriter and guitarist. Before he embarked on a solo career, he worked in the VMH and Faulnamusic bands. His speech is based on wordly ways, skits on various music styles and singers and pop culture references. Songs are interspersed with minimalist poetry of Ukrainian poet EM Rudenko. 213 CZK Singer-songwriter, Pop, Folk

Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Monday, December 5, 6:30 PM

Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure ,  Prague Congress Centre 5. května 65

Popular British comedian and actor Eddie Izzard is coming to Prague for the first time. He succeeded in everything he did. Whether it was theatre (West End in London, Broadway in New York), movies (Shadow of the Vampire, Ocean’s Twelve, Valkyrie), TV shows (Hannibal, The Riches), dubbing (Cars 2, The Simpsons) and stand-up comedy as well. He is now coming to Prague in this particular role with the latest show Force “Majeure Reloaded”. *This is an English speaking show.* 1190 to 1890 CZK Show, Comedy, Stand-up comedy

Monday, December 5, 7:30 PM

Jasná páka  Palac Akropolis

Czech radio Jazz Fest: Now Vs. Now + more 

Palac Akropolis Kubelíkova 27

MeetFactory Ke Sklárně 15

Andy McKee 

Priessnitz is Czech alternative rock band. Petr Kruzik (guitar) and Jaromir Svejdik (vocals) from Jesenik have been playing together since the 80’s. 360 CZK Rock, Alternative rock, Band, Czech

Andy McKee is among the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. His youthful energy and attention to song structure and melodic content elevates him above the rest. He entertains both the eye and the ear as he magically transforms the steel string guitar into a full orchestra via his use of altered tunings, tapping, partial capos, percussive hits and a signature two-handed technique. 640 CZK Folk, Tour

Tuesday, December 6, 6 PM

The Tap Tap (album release) + more 

Wednesday, December 7, 8 PM

X is rapper Xindl Prague. Performing with a guitar, X is trying to find a new approach to songwriting.

Hip-hop, Pop, Czech, Professional musician, Folk

Tuesday, December 6, 2 PM

Retro kavárna pro seniory  Mlejn Kovářova 4

National Theatre Národní 2

Lichtenštejnský Palace Malostranské náměstí 13

Stamic Quartet 

Life, House, Opera

Classical, Quartet

Tuesday, December 6, 10 PM

Tuesday, December 6, 8 PM

Café V lese Krymská 12

Indie, Bohemia, Pop, Soul, Rock, Band

Tuesday, December 6, 8:30 PM

Netopyr 

Karlin Musical Theatre Křižíkova 10

Kafe a cigárko v Besedě 

Johann Strauss Jr. ‘s perfect blend of Viennese charm,

Pražský výběr  O2 Arena Českomoravská 17

Pražský výběr, the Czech rock band formed in 1976 by keyboardist and singer Michael Kocab. In 2012, they announced reunion of choice and go on a new tour.

590 to 990 CZK Rock, Tour, Band, Czech

Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 PM

Česká filharmonie & Pierre-Lurent Aimard & Valérie Hartmann  Rudolfinum Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

diCaprio + support: Milan Samko + Jarda Božek 

Tuesday, December 6, 7 PM

National Theatre Národní 2

Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 PM

Z mrtvého domu 

0 CZK Jazz

Wednesday, December 7, 7 PM

Priessnitz 

Tuesday, December 6, 7:30 PM

Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

It fills us with every day, in every moment, wherever we are – love and information. How simple, how exceptional, how everyday, how complex.

Several fragments from the life of contemporary man, who is under virtual reality, is in trouble in a relationship, facing illness, death, experiencing love or observing the snails.

A mixture of banality and the great issues has the effect of constant motion on the edge of kitsch and true emotionality, seen with humor to irony. In short, mirror set mnohoúhelné our lives.

Virtual reality

Tuesday, December 6, 7:30 PM

Tuesday, December 6, 7 PM

Jazz’n’blues Union 

New Stage of the National Theatre Národní 4

250 CZK Rock, Pop, Musical, Bassist, Progressive

Forum Karlín Pernerova 53

Bert & Friends is a Quartet of young composer and keyboardist Albert Romanuttiho, which focuses on the immensity and diversity of musical expression.

300 to 450 CZK Classical, Quartet, Electronic, Philharmonic, Pop, Hip-hop, Electronica, World music, Orchestra, Jazz, Rock, Musical

Láska a informace 

The legendary Christmas tale, based on E. T. A. Hoffmann’s spellbinding story and adapted by the choreographer Marius Petipa, will be presented in a new, original spirit. A story abounding in poetics, humour, images and magic will unfurl to the sounds of Tchaikovsky’s celebrated and sublime music. The magic of winter, Advent and Christmas, the mystery of Prague, Czech and Central European Yuletide traditions, and, naturally, unlimited freedom, imagination of the child’s soul and dreams.

Cargo Gallery Rašínovo nábřeží

Tuesday, December 6, 7 PM

333 CZK

Wednesday, December 7, 8 PM

The Nutcracker and Cuddly Mouse

Precedens + Paisa Gems 

Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

Rock Café Národní 20

Monkey Business 

Tuesday, December 6, 8 PM

Electro Acoustic Cabinet 

Rundek Cargo Trio 

Tuesday, December 6, 9 PM

Monkey Business is a leading Czech music and concert band playing pop and funk. 372 CZK Pop, Concert, Music bar, Play, Czech

Monday, December 5, 9 PM

Sunday, December 4, 8:30 PM

Katarina Knechtová solo is a Slovak singer, composer, songwriter and guitarist. Recognized by the wider public as a singer came Prešov band Peha, where until the end of 2008 she worked. 950 to 1990 CZK Classical, Orchestra, Singer, Violin, World music, Slovak, Pop, Devil, Folk music, Rock, Czech, Gypsy, Songwriter

Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

100 to 200 CZK Classical, Quartet, Czech, Composer, Concert, Choir, Folk

Garage vinyl sale 

Great Hall Lucerna Štěpánská 61

180 CZK

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra has more than a century of history that enriches since September 2012 principal conductor Jiri Belohlavek, which is the most important post of the Czech Symphony Orchestra returned after his engagement at London’s BBC Symphony Orchestra.

The orchestra has gained a reputation in particular the systematic placing of works by Czech composers - indeed the first concert Philharmonic Orchestra 4 January 1896 nedirigoval no less than himself Antonín Dvořák.

Classical, Antonín dvořák, Composer

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ride with us to christmas markets PraGue

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Wednesday, December 7, 8 PM

Zaz 

Forum Karlín Pernerova 53

Over the past ten years, Zaz performed with various jazz, blues and street bands from Casablanca through Siberia to Japan, mostly in the way comfortable conditions. She won the audience but in various parts of the world, causing that when in 2010 he released his first album, Zaz, where brilliantly thrilling combination of pop, jazz, chanson, latino, gypsy folk music and street, selling anyone unanticipated million pieces.

Chanson, Pop, Jazz

Wednesday, December 7, 9 PM

Monkey Business  Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Monkey Business is a leading Czech music and concert band playing pop and funk. 372 CZK Pop, Concert, Music bar, Play, Czech

Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 PM

Priessnitz 

Palac Akropolis Kubelíkova 27

Priessnitz is Czech alternative rock band. Petr Kruzik (guitar) and Jaromir Svejdik (vocals) from Jesenik have been playing together since the 80’s. 360 CZK Rock, Alternative rock, Band, Czech

Wednesday, December 7, 8:30 PM

iShorts –Short Matters!  Bio Oko Františka Křižíka 15

The best European short films of the year have arrived!

As usual, we will present short films nominated for the “European Oscar,” the European film academy award.

Come and see the new talents from our neighbors, and try to guess which filmmaker will rule the old continent in the future!

European, Film, Projection, Short film, Filmmaker

Wednesday, December 7, 9 PM

The Greyhound Zero  Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

The frontman of the band is the guitarist of Ondřej Fišer, whose qualities hosted in a number of interesting musical projects: a group of Laura a její tygři, band of Ondřej Brzobohatého, musicals Les Misérables and Sara. His jazz “second I” vehemently about the Word reports in the formation of The Greyhound, Zero. 0 CZK Musical, Jazz, Band

Wednesday, December 7, 8:30 PM

Ivan Hlas Trio 

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Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

Česká filharmonie & Pierre-Lurent Aimard & Valérie HartmannClaverie  Rudolfinum Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra has more than a century of history that enriches since September 2012 principal conductor Jiri Belohlavek, which is the most important post of the Czech Symphony Orchestra returned after his engagement at London’s BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Classical, Antonín dvořák, Composer

Thursday, December 8, 8 PM

Zaz 

Forum Karlín Pernerova 53

Over the past ten years, Zaz performed with various jazz, blues and street bands from Casablanca through Siberia to Japan, mostly in the way comfortable conditions. She won the audience but in various parts of the world, causing that when in 2010 he released his first album, Zaz, where brilliantly thrilling combination of pop, jazz, chanson, latino, gypsy folk music and street, selling anyone unanticipated million pieces. 1 290 CZK Chanson, Pop, Jazz

Thursday, December 8, 9 PM

Monkey Business  Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Monkey Business is a leading Czech music and concert band playing pop and funk. 372 CZK Pop, Concert, Music bar, Play, Czech

Thursday, December 8, 7 PM

70. Mirka Řihoška + hosté: Rangers – Plavci + Petr Rezek + more  U Hasicu Theatre Římská 45

Rangers - Swimmers is a Czech group with a long history that dates back to 1964. Since the beginning of her tenure, the band dedicated to folk and country music. 295 to 320 CZK Folk, Czech, World music

Thursday, December 8, 8 PM

Večer slovenské hudby: Talent Transport  Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Wednesday, December 7, 5:30 PM

Thursday, December 8, 7 PM

120 to 140 CZK Classical, Orchestra, Piano, Dvořák

Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 PM

21. Mezinárodní festival jazz piano Concert  Nuselská Hall Táborská 32

230 CZK European, Jazz, Festival

Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 PM

Oathbreaker + Wife  007 Strahov Chaloupeckého 7

300 CZK Punk, Band, Hardcore, Metalcore

Wednesday, December 7, 8 PM

Billy Barman  Café V lese Krymská 12

150 to 180 CZK

Thursday, December 8, 7 PM

The Nutcracker and Myšák Plyšák  National Theatre Národní 2

The sounds of the beautiful and notorious Tchaikovsky’s music is based on a story full of poetry, humor, images, and spells. Magic winter, advent and Christmas time, mystery Prague and the Czech and Central European

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Friday, December 9, 9:00 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM

Thursday, December 8, 7:30 PM

220 CZK Rock, Folk, Blues, Songwriter

Rudolfinum Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

Friday, December 9, 7:30 PM

Thursday, December 8, 9 PM

Slovak Talent of Transport travelling between jazz, art rock, pop, and contemporary classical music. 180 to 250 CZK Classical, Slovak, Jazz, Classical music, Debut

Hudební podvečery: Kristina Fialová & Igor Ardašev 

Privilege of the Blue 

elements of reggae, specific for him quick mixes, playing unreleased dubplatů a constant surprise.

161 to 268 CZK Electronic, Neurofunk, Czech, Festival, Reggae, Dnb, Drum’n’bass

traditions of holidays and of course neohraničitelné of freedom, imagination, the children’s souls and dreams.

Tchaikovsky, Christmas, Ballet, Director

Kapitán Demo & Crew  Roxy Dlouhá 33

186 CZK Dj, Pop, Electronic, Metal, Club

Thursday, December 8, 9 PM

The Paranoid 

Futurum Music Bar Zborovská 7

The Paranoid is a young screamo rock band, originating from the small town of Šurany in Western Slovakia.

Together with this band in 2002 and gave it a little rozlišném in composition, as it is customary for the bands. The current formation works since 2008.

180 CZK Rock, Slovakia, Band, Hardcore, Screamo

Thursday, December 8, 7:30 PM

The Prostitutes  Palac Akropolis Kubelíkova 27

The Prostitutes is the Czech indie-rock music group founded in autumn 2004. Immediately following year in April, their first EP containing the song Look Into My Eyes, She’s A Monster, She’s A Prostitute and Sunshine. Debut Get Me Out Of Here was one of the most important achievements of the year at home.

160 to 190 CZK Bassist, Indie, Concert, Indie-rock, Tour, Rock, Band

Thursday, December 8, 8 PM

Okkultokrati  007 Strahov Chaloupeckého 7

213 CZK Punk, Band, Hardcore, Metal

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Ti nejlepší: Akademičtí komorní sólisté  Lichtenštejnský Palace Malostranské náměstí 13

Program: Luboš Fišer (1935-1999): Lament for Chamber Orchestra – Bohuslav Martinů: Concerto grosso for Chamber Orchestra (H) 263 – Václav Trojan (1907-1983): Concertino for trumpet and small Orchestra – Dmitri Shostakovich: Concerto No. 1 in a minor for violin and Orchestra, op. 77 Classical, Orchestra, Violin

Friday, December 9, 8 PM

DJs Akrom + Gnetko  Chapeau Rouge Jakubská 2

Akrom is Prague DJ and producer from Prague, Czech massive stars belonging to the club scene. Since 2006, when began his musical activities, he played the Czech Republic and Central Europe for over five hundred events, of which the most successful example was the 4th Anniversary of Republic artist in London and Springbreak parties (2012 and 2013) in France.

This musician is a resident of Prague club Le mirage and Chapeau rouge, where among other things, performs with his project Akrolive that connects DJ mixing music with performances by live musicians.

Dj, Czech

Friday, December 9, 9 PM

80’s & 90’s 00’s Video Music Party  Futurum Music Bar Zborovská 7 Video, Party

Friday, December 9, 7:30 PM

Česká filharmonie & Pierre-Lurent Aimard & Valérie Hartmann-Claverie  Rudolfinum Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra has more than a century of history that enriches since September 2012 principal conductor Jiri Belohlavek, which is the most important post of the Czech Symphony Orchestra returned after his engagement at London’s BBC Symphony Orchestra.

The orchestra has gained a reputation in particular the systematic placing of works by Czech composers - indeed the first concert Philharmonic Orchestra 4 January 1896 nedirigoval no less than himself Antonín Dvořák.

Classical, Antonín dvořák, Composer

Friday, December 9, 7 PM

Daniel Hůlka  Forum Karlín Pernerova 53

Daniel Hulka is a Czech actor, and opera and musical singer, best known for his roles in musicals such as Dracula or Monte Cristo. Also performing in the Opera Theatre of the Estates in the work of Don Giovanni and focuses on solo work.

Pop, Concert, Opera, Musical, Symphony orchestra

Friday, December 9, 7 PM

The Drain + Madhouse Express  007 Strahov Chaloupeckého 7

100 CZK Rock, Quartet, Indie

Friday, December 9, 8 PM

Woodoo B-Day Party: Golpe + Sionni + more  Cover Place Generála Janouška 1060/2

DJ Golp own name Václav Bares played in clubs Apocalypse, Technomasters, Roxy or MetroKlub. Since 2005 he plays regularly at clubs in the Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Austria, Croatia and Germany. Plays techno and hardtechno. 79 CZK Electronic, Czech, Club, Dnb, Czech republic, Slovakia, Play, Techno

Friday, December 9, 9 PM

Let It Roll Winter Warm Up: Calyx & Teebee + další  Storm Club Tachovské náměstí 7

DJ Suki is one of the greats of Czech drum & bass scene. Fractures has been playing for 10 years before them focused on hip hop or techno. At the party, he can be most happy to wait a hoppy rhythms incorporating

Rudolfínek: Hravá harfa  Rudolfinum Náměstí Jana Palacha 1 Harp Recital

Friday, December 9, 9:30 PM

Prague Burlesque Royal  Royal Vinohradská 48

A new program called Dames Of Porcelain refers to a well-known film by director Juraj Herz. In collaboration with leading Czech designers, this show becomes a perfection composed of the most fragile components.

Don’t be an elephant in a china shop, come and sit back, release your senses and go on a wild ride with no restrictions. But be careful! Ladies are (not) made of porcelain!

The main stars of the evening will be again: Lady Mousellyca, Angelina Angelic, Miss Cool Cat and Sonny Vargas. Along with these great Ritzy Dancers and a deranged footman. 590 to 1990 CZK Show

Friday, December 9, 10 PM

One Night!: 16 Bit Lolitas + Dan Cooley + Josef Sedloň ,  Radost FX Bělehradská 120

Josef Sedloň is a Czech DJ who works for Radio 1 in the Czech Republic. He is an expert on many types of music. Since the early 90’s, Sedloň’s career has been closely linked to the Prague alternative station Radio 1. He began DJing in 1992, at Klub 007 Strahov, using only CDs and audio cassettes. In 1995 he discovered the power of decks and vinyl, and began to attract fans with energetic sets full of acid trance and funky techno.

He finds himself the most comfortable with breakbeat.

280 CZK Electronic, Indies, Czech, Progressive, Desire, Czech republic, Dj, Producer, Breakbeat

Friday, December 9, 9 PM

Blue Box Heroes  Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

Influenced by jazz guitarists like Jim Hall, Kenny Burrel, Wes Montgomery, Johnny Smith and Grant Green.

0 CZK Jazz, Blues, Guitar

Friday, December 9, 8 PM

Hoofbeats Music Launch Party: Rido + Qo + more  Cross Club Plynární 23

Rido aka Pavel Ridosko’s uniquely deep and technical sound is influenced both by the futuristic aspects of contemporary dnb and by his passion for orchestral and film music. His tunes are played by DJs such as Teebee, Noisia, Kryptic Minds, Nocturnal and many more. Besides dnb, Rido is also composing and arranging music for television, advertisements, and he has recently written and recorded his first orchestral piece for Czech national Television.

Electronic, Drum’n’bass, Producer, Dnb, Bass, Party, Drum

Friday, December 9, 7 PM

Špejbls Helprs 

Lidovy Dum Toužimská 244 Špejbls Helprs is czech tribute band of AC/DC - australian scotish hard rock ‘n‘ roll legends.

The Band has a long history touring through Europe and they have very good response from audiences. Špejbl Helpr›s are great entertaining.

Rock, Tribute band, Band, Czech

Friday, December 9, 9:30 PM

The Best of Swan Lake  Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

The best of Swan Lake it is a complete story on the themes of the German fairy tale with music composed by p. i. Tchaikovsky. Performance length is 105 minutes including a 15 minute intermission. You will have the opportunity to see the best Czech Ballet soloists. 750 to 1350 CZK Tchaikovsky, Ballet, Soloist

Friday, December 9, 10 PM

Broken Scene: LSB + more , 

Café NONA Národní 4

2K is a resident of Prague club Roxy and longtime member of drum’n’bass crew Shadowbox.cz. 220 CZK Electronic, Deep house, Drum’n’bass, Dnb, Bass, Dj, Drum

Friday, December 9, 8 PM

The High Corporation ,  VILA Štvanice Dům č. p. 858 – Ostrov Štvanice

The High Corporation is a young band playing original music positive on the border of soul, hip-hop and jungle.

Acting on the report Michael Lužný - guitar, Ashley S. Abrman - vocals, keyboards, Luke Mutňanský - bass, Peter Hanak - drums. 70 to 100 CZK Young band, Hip-hop, Slovakia

Friday, December 9, 7 PM

Suicide Silence + Caliban  Rock Café Národní 20

Friday, December 9, 8:30 PM

GRAVITY BOYS / DRAIN GANG w/ Bladee, Ecco2k, Whitearmor @ A.M.180’s 13th Anniversary ,  Underdogs’ Ballroom & Bar Nádražní 3 267 CZK

Friday, December 9, 10 PM

Pop 80’s & 90’s video party: DJ Jirka Neumann  Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Saturday, December 10, 9:30 PM

Romeo and Julie  Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

A love tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is certainly one of the most famous love stories in the history of world drama. 750 to 1350 CZK Love story, Tragedy, Ballet, Drama

Saturday, December 10, 2 PM, 6PM

The Nutcracker and Cuddly Mouse National Theatre Národní 2

The legendary Christmas tale, based on E. T. A. Hoffmann’s spellbinding story and adapted by the choreographer Marius Petipa, will be presented in a new, original spirit. A story abounding in poetics, humour, images and magic will unfurl to the sounds of Tchaikovsky’s celebrated and sublime music. The magic of winter, Advent and Christmas, the mystery of Prague, Czech and Central European Yuletide traditions, and, naturally, unlimited freedom, imagination of the child’s soul and dreams.

Saturday, December 10, 2 PM, 6:30 PM

Apassionata: Cinema of Dreams  O2 Arena Českomoravská 17

“Cinema of Dreams” promises magical encounters and enchanting sets. Look forward to breathtakingly beautiful horses and spectacular show highlights. 590 to 1690 CZK Show, Cinema, Dream

Saturday, December 10, 9:00 AM

Mint: Weekend Market  Holesovice Market Bubenské nábřeží 13

First Prague weekly market with fashion, design, gastronomy, coffee, books and bio cosmetics. Every Saturday in Prague Market, hall 13. 0 CZK

Saturday, December 10, 10:30 AM

Jaroslav Uhlíř 

Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

He wrote countless songs for children, film tunes and songs for pop singers, half of the comedy duo with Karl An arrow notes and provided most of the lyrics Zdenek Sverak.

Folk, Composition, Theatre

Saturday, December 10, 8:30 PM

Mr. Loco (album release) + special guest: Frajara Putika  Rock Café Národní 20

Mr. Loco was the solo project of one of the leaders and songwriter band Temperamento (Loco “- Philip Flusser) and David Babka, which originated in the late summer of 2009 after the breakup of the band Temperamento.

Mr. Loco combines eastern and western Balkan country music, with the support of assault groove, steel guitars and dominant singing melodies. 164 CZK Balkan, World music, Reggae, Pop, Ska, Play, Band, Songwriter

Saturday, December 10, 9:30 PM

Groove Dock Jazz To Dance: Mr.Ultrafino + more ,  Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Swing, Latino, World music, Funk, Latin, Czech, Acid jazz, Drum’n’bass, Hip-hop, Soul, Dj, Jazz, Play, Percussion, Dance, Musical, Dock

Saturday, December 10, 9 PM

Dark Side of Blues Royal  Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

Influenced by jazz guitarists like Jim Hall, Kenny Burrel, Wes Montgomery, Johnny Smith and Grant Green.

0 CZK Jazz, Blues, Guitar

Saturday, December 10, 7 PM

Prague Conspiracy + Nano  007 Strahov Chaloupeckého 7

Prague Conspiracy is a five-member band playing a mix of rock, northern soul, disco, punk, ska and other styles cultivated. 133 CZK Electronic, Czech, Indie, Pop, Ska, Rock

Saturday, December 10, 8 PM

PYT Advanced: Collected Grimm Tales 

does not offend or arch-punk fans. Unlike competing groupings flamboyantly ignores foreign influences and inspiration fishing in stagnant waters of the Czech show business. 155 to 190 CZK Folk, Punk

Saturday, December 10, 3 PM

Ponrepo dětem: Byl jednou pan Ponrepo  Kino Ponrepo Bartolomějská 11

Prague Youth Theatre (PYT) is a youth theatre for English speakers, aged 3-17. PYT empowers young people to connect with one another, develop confidence, and create impactful stories. 200 to 250 CZK Theatre, Drama

Viktor Ponrepo, founder of the first permanent cinema in Prague, invites you to view traditional Czech films which pioneered special effects. The films to be screened; Polykarpovo Winter fairy tale: the adventure/ Jan s. Kolár/Austria-Hungary 1917 Czech castles/Karel Hašler/Austria-Hungarian Empire 1914 Mr. Prokouk the inventor/Karel Zeman/CZECHOSLOVAKIA 1949 Christmas dream/Karel Zeman/CZECHOSLOVAKIA 1945 80 CZK Projection

Saturday, December 10, 8 PM

Saturday, December 10, 7 PM

Forum Karlín Pernerova 53

Kostel sv. Ignáce z Loyoly Ječná 505/2

Na Pradle Theatre Besední 3

Rytmus (album release) + more 

Danton Whitley & Mosaic Sound 

Rytmus, whose real name is Patrick Vrbovsk is a Slovak rapper and pop singer. 290 to 1690 CZK Hip-hop, Slovak, Singer

390 CZK

Saturday, December 10, 7:30 PM

Jihočeská filharmonie  Lichtenštejnský Palace Malostranské náměstí 13

Omnia 

MeetFactory Ke Sklárně 15 490 CZK

Saturday, December 10, 10 PM

Saturday, December 10, 7 PM

Mutuju x Vlkova 26: Sinnan 

Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Swiss jazz trio playing in the unique cast vocals/ beatbox, trumpet and guitar. 180 to 250 CZK Musical, Musical experience, Jazz, Guitar

Saturday, December 10, 8 PM

Tata Bojs  Pisecka gate K Brusce 5

Pop 80’s & 90’s video party: DJ Jirka Neumann 

Vasilův rubáš (album release)  Palac Akropolis Kubelíkova 27

The pair played for the intellectual, thoughtful audience.

After the rush of a new wave of inspiration, however,

KK Null & Balázs Pándi + Inocenc  Chapeau Rouge Jakubská 2

Incocenc is a project of David Šmitmajera and Jiří Sheep based on home-made analog synthesizers, automatic drum and specific sounds, which has added some time ago, Katarína Gatialová (aka Jano Doe).

270 CZK Electronic, Industrial, Noise, Experimental, Metal, Jazz, Synth, Techno

Sunday, December 11, 5 PM

Sunday Dixie: J. J. Jazzmen  Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

90 CZK Swing, Traditional jazz, Jazz, Dixie, Jazzman, Band

Vánoční nostalgie 2016  Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

Miroslav “Mecca” Žbirka a Slovak singer and songwriter and Co-founder of Modus Group, with which in 1977 got together with John and Marika Lehotským Gombitovou Bratislava Golden lyre for the song Smile. 500 to 800 CZK Singer, Czech, Slovak, Czechoslovakia, Bohemia, Pop, Rock, Musical

Great Hall Lucerna Štěpánská 61

Ondřej Havelka & Melody Makers 

80 CZK Electronic, Deep house, Techno

Ondrej Havelka & His Melody Makers is a synonym for authentic interpretation of popular music of the swing era, i.e. music dating back to the beginning of the 1930s to swing’s heights in early 1940s. 250 to 800 CZK Swing, Popular music

Sunday, December 11, 3 PM

Sunday, December 11, 7 PM

Vlkova 26 Vlkova 699/26

A pilgrimage to Bethlem  Reduta Theatre Stage Národní 20

Sunday, December 11, 2 PM

Saturday, December 10, 7:30 PM

Sunday, December 11, 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 10, 10 PM

Saturday, December 10, 7:30 PM

Peter Pan Complex is gradually becoming an important asset to the Prague music scene. During the years of 2010 and 2011 Peter Pan Complex played many live performances, which in turn resulted in the need to create the first professional recording: Unholy. 100 CZK Electronic, Folk, Experimental, Alternative rock, Pop, Guitar, Rock, Band

495 CZK Pop, Singer, Folk

Sunday, December 11, 7:30 PM

250 CZK Rock, Pop, Czech

Café V lese Krymská 12

Roxy Dlouhá 33

Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

At Christmas time, we present the story of the birth of Jesus, where nativity scene comes alive with familiar carols (3 years).

Jesus, Fairy tale

Peter Pan Complex + Bratři + Blacksheepboy 

Milow + support: Kelvin Jones 

Sunday, December 11, 6 PM

Saturday, December 10, 8 PM

South Bohemian Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 1981 with the original name of the Bohemian State Orchestra. They currently have 39 members, and is the only professional Philharmonic Orchestra in the Czech Republic.

Classical, Orchestra, Antonín dvořák, Piano, Philharmonic, Czech republic

Swiss Jazz: Rom Schaerer Eberle 

Sunday, December 11, 8 PM

Apassionata: Cinema of Dreams  O2 Arena Českomoravská 17

Sunday, December 11, 9 PM

Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36 521 CZK Rock, Pop

Na Pradle Theatre Besední 3

Prague Youth Theatre (PYT) is a youth theatre for English speakers, aged 3-17. PYT empowers young people to connect with one another, develop confidence, and create impactful stories.

200 to 250 CZK Theatre, Drama

Sunday, December 11, 8 PM

“Cinema of Dreams” promises magical encounters and enchanting sets. Look forward to breathtakingly beautiful horses and spectacular show highlights. 590 to 1690 CZK Show, Cinema, Dream

Chinaski 

PYT Juniors: Folk Tales From Around The World 

Oceán + special guest: Decline  Rock Café Národní 20 Pop, Studio

Sunday, December 11, 11:00 AM

Adventní koncert  National Theatre Národní 2

Monday, December 12, 7:30 PM

Siblings Are Forever  MeetFactory Ke Sklárně 15

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Another part of the series of documentary screenings from the KineDok distribution will present a Norway movie Siblings Are Forever. The screening in MeetFactory Gallery will be complemented with guided tour of the current exhibition Time After Time and a follow-up discussion with the filmmaker Frode Fimland 60 CZK Filmmaker, Projection, Documentary, Exhibition, Guided tour

Monday, December 12, 9:00 AM

A pilgrimage to Bethlem  Reduta Theatre Stage Národní 20

At Christmas time, we present the story of the birth of Jesus, where nativity scene comes alive with familiar carols (3 years).

Jesus, Fairy tale

Monday, December 12, 10:30 AM

A pilgrimage to Bethlem  Reduta Theatre Stage Národní 20

At Christmas time, we present the story of the birth of Jesus, where nativity scene comes alive with familiar carols (3 years).

Jesus, Fairy tale

Monday, December 12, 9 PM

Chinaski 

Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36 521 CZK Rock, Pop

Monday, December 12, 8 PM

Circus Ponorka  Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Circus Ponorka is a project that is most probably unique on the global scale. Combining the guitar, two microphones and loops recorded in real time on the stage creating the sound of an entire band. 150 to 200 CZK Folk, Composer, Pop, Soul, Jazz, Band, Guitar, Film, Circus, Dock

Monday, December 12, 7:30 PM

Saleem Ashkar Beethoven Residency 

Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia U Milosrdnych 17

Young Israeli-Palestinian pianist Saleem Abboud Ashkar debuted at Carnegie Hall at the age of 22, when he ranked among the greatest pianists today. Saleem collaborates with leading international orchestras including the Vienna Philharmonic, Israel Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, La Scala Philharmonic, Concertgebouw, Leipzig Gewandhaus, London Symphony Orchestra and the Mariinsky Orchestra.

She performs regularly with conductors such as Zubin Mehta, Daniel Barenboim, Riccardo Muti, Lawrence Foster, Philip Jordan, Nikolaj Znaider, Christoph Eschenbach. 100 CZK Classical, Pianist, Sonata

Duende is quintet of professional musicians who work in major projects of the Czech music scene. The guitarist Tomislav Zvardoně mixes elements of jazz, Latin, pop and ethno music from around the world. 150 to 200 CZK Latino, World music, Ethno, Professional musician, Pop, Jazz

Monday, December 12, 7 PM

Sen čarovné noci  National Theatre Národní 2

A classic title that took the stage returns with each generation; fantastic parade themes, plot, mysteries and secrets, which are at least once in a lifetime must meet all the real Theatre audience. 100 to 490 CZK Dream, Drama

Monday, December 12, 8 PM

Tři příběhy 

New Stage of the National Theatre Národní 4

On the new stage of the National Theatre Opera presents musical-scenic projects based on the creation of 20. and 21. of the century. Just such a will be putting videoopery of contemporary American composer Steve Reich (1936), three stories (Three Tales) in 2002. Reich, who is known as one of the fathers of musical minimalism, in its videoopeře the development milestones of science and is reminiscent of modern technology that has opened up before mankind perspective dizzying heights and the profound depths.

Modern technology, Opera

Monday, December 12, 7:30 PM

PYT Seniors: The Boy Who Fell Into a Book and Hood  Na Pradle Theatre Besední 3

Prague Youth Theatre (PYT) is a youth theatre for English speakers, aged 3-17. PYT empowers young people to connect with one another, develop confidence, and create impactful stories. 200 to 250 CZK Theatre, Drama

Monday, December 12, 7 PM

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The themes of the songs they cover practically the entire life cycle of the man from návázání the first real relationships (love in the workshop) through the couples (the beast) to the romantic end (Run on).

Folk, Punk, Workshop, Band

Tuesday, December 13, 7:30 PM

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Women’s choir Bubureza was founded in 2008 by Miloslavou Vítkovou. At present, the choir has 16 permanent members, which are female students and former members of the choir GMHŠ joy – Prague and many other children’s choirs. 120 to 200 CZK Classical, Orchestra, Composer, Christmas, Pianist, Choir, Philharmonic, Baroque, Vocal, Concert, Composition

Tuesday, December 13, 8 PM

320 to 350 CZK

At Christmas time, we present the story of the birth of Jesus, where nativity scene comes alive with familiar carols (3 years).

Jesus, Fairy tale

Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Café V lese Krymská 12

0 CZK

Roxy Dlouhá 33

Dan Bárta is one of our most versatile and talented singers, winner of many awards. Their repetoire consists of original compositions and jazz standards.

Dan Barta is known among other groups of Alice El.Elephant Die!?, Sexy Dancers or JAR 220 to 290 CZK Orchestra, Singer, Pop, Jazz, Musical, Art, Popular music, Jazz scene

Duende + special guest: Dita Konášová 

Harfa Band 

Free Mondays: Len Sander 

Tuesday, December 13, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM

Monday, December 12, 10 PM

Tuesday, December 13, 8 PM

Sadistic Intent + Dehuman + Heaving Earth 

Monday, December 12, 8 PM

Concept Art Orchestra & Dan Bárta & Marta Kloučková  La Fabrika Komunardů 30

Challenge, starter Izun’s XT3 2010, reached the 50 best bands Live space RGM contest and played alongside renowned bands such as. on the Rock for People, and the Prague Majáles.Last Rock, Pop, Band, Czech

A pilgrimage to Bethlem  Reduta Theatre Stage Národní 20

Tuesday, December 13, 9 PM

Chinaski 

Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36 521 CZK Rock, Pop

Tuesday, December 13, 7 PM

Houpací koně  007 Strahov Chaloupeckého 7

Houpaci kone (Rocking horses) are a band from Usti nad Labem, which has played since 1991, when the fascination by music of The Cure, Pixies, Sonic Youth and Mudhoney started to believe that playing loud is more important than the tuned guitar. 87 CZK Rock, Play, Indie

Tuesday, December 13, 7 PM

Jožka Šmukař - cimbálová muzika  U Hasicu Theatre Římská 45

Lars Šmukař is a Czech singer and presenter specialising in the dulcimer and brass band music.

His hobby is also making his own wine. As a singer he sang with the world-famous sanctuary for the band, and later with the Brno Moravěnkou. Today actively with his dulcimer music sings throughout the country and abroad. 300 CZK Folclore, Czech republic, Singer, Czech

Tuesday, December 13, 8 PM

Radůza 

Theater Dobeška Jasná I. 6

Singer, multi-instrumentalist and author of music and lyrics, began with a predominantly colored blues repertoire on the street, where it appeared in 1993, singer Susan Navarová. Her music is partly derived from chanson, but the biggest part draws inspiration from folklore and Radůza mood of city flash songs, which in its raw presentation offer unexpected musical and text phrases. She belongs to the youngest generation of Czech alternative scene, which is successful not only in her home country but also abroad. 330 CZK Folk, Chanson, Singer, Czech

Tuesday, December 13, 8 PM

FreeZone: HighLights + Last Station + Zelenina  Rock Café Národní 20

The Last Station is a pop-rock band, which for several years has been on the Czech Club and festival scene.

During this time she won the competition Music

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Wednesday, December 14, 7 PM

Vánoční koncert Mezinárodní konzervatoře Praha  Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar at the Prague theater Spiral, where he played from 1994 to 1998 in hundreds of performances Jesus. His other musicals include Joan of Arc at the Prague theater Ta Fantastika or Excalibur.

Rock, Pop, Theater, Jesus, Czech

Wednesday, December 14, 8:30 PM

Marissa Nadler + Mary Lattimore  MeetFactory Ke Sklárně 15

Marissa Nadler (born April 5, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter based in Boston. Active since 2000, she has released a number of well-received studio albums, including Songs III: Bird on the Water (2007).

She is currently signed to Sacred Bones Records and Bella Union, with a new album July set for release in 2014. Lyrically her music is introspective and has American Gothic themes, with the Boston Globe writing “She has...an intoxicating soprano drenched in gauzy reverb that hits bell-clear heights, lingers, and tapers off like rings of smoke.” 290 CZK Folk, Singer-songwriter

Wednesday, December 14, 9 PM

Bass Clef Company  Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

The leader of the Quartet Bass Clef Company is a world class bassist Vít Švec, critically-acclaimed many times for his inspiring jazz recordings. 0 CZK Bass, Bassist, Jazz

Wednesday, December 14, 8 PM

Visací zámek 

Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Visací zámek is a punk rock band, operating on the Czech music scene since 1982. It is considered one of the oldest Czech punk legends.

Czech, Punk, Rock band, Rock, Music scene, Band

A musician and theatre actor from Jablonec nad Nisou, where he has devoted himself to music since his childhood in local bands (Water sportsmen to Nisa, Bg Bazaar, Soft Color Band). He became interested in Jazz and Swing, then gets into the forefront of theatrical performances and his greatest achievement to date was the second place in the X-Factor TV show.

150 to 200 CZK Pop, Theatrical, Jazz, Singer, Band

Wednesday, December 14, 7 PM

Wednesday, December 14, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM

Wednesday, December 14, 7 PM

Reduta Theatre Stage Národní 20

007 Strahov Chaloupeckého 7

A pilgrimage to Bethlem 

At Christmas time, we present the story of the birth of Jesus, where nativity scene comes alive with familiar carols (3 years).

Jesus, Fairy tale

Wednesday, December 14, 7 PM

Aida 

National Theatre Národní 2

Giuseppe Verdi’s paramount opera about the Egyptian chieftain Rhadames, his love for the slave Aida and the jealousy of Princess Amneris is presented at the National Theatre in a classical production affording great scope to highlighting beautiful melodies in effective scenes and arias. 200 to 1290 CZK Opera

Wednesday, December 14, 7 PM

Hana Zagorová  Great Hall Lucerna Štěpánská 61

Hana Zagorova is a Czech pop singer, songwriter, actress and presenter. After Lucie Bílá, she holds the most awards in the category of the Golden Nightingale singer, became the winner of nine Golden Nightingales continuously from 1977 until 1985. 390 to 990 CZK Pop, Singer, Songwriter

Symfonický orchestr Pražské konzervatoře & Vanda Fuchsová & Marie Hasoňová  Pražská konzervatoř Dvořákovo nábřeží 2 Classical, Orchestra

Kovadlina + Telefon + Kontroll  100 CZK Rock, Drummer

Wednesday, December 14, 10 PM

Hot Sisters 

Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

150 to 200 CZK Swing, Vocal, Jazz, Trio

Thursday, December 15, 7 PM

Bohéma 

National Theatre Národní 2

The moving story of love between the poet Rudolf Mimi, a tender which is not neglected, long life, and about the friendship of four young artists at Montmartre, was an ideal theme for an opera. The opera premiered 1. 2.1896 at the Teatro Regio in Turin under the baton of Arturo Toscanini conducting. 200 to 1290 CZK Artist, Opera

Thursday, December 15, 9:30 PM

Inekafe 

Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Blondage (FKA Rangleklods) + Killiekrankie 

Iné Kafe or Inekafe is a Slovak pop-punk music band founded in 1995. The band announced an end to his existence on the 17th February 2006. On January 11, 2010, the band Iné Kafe announced his return to acting and performing.

Pop, Punk, Slovak, Band

306 CZK Pop, Czech republic, Electronic, Czech

Thursday, December 15, 8 PM

Wednesday, December 14, 7 PM

The experimental venue NoD Dlouhá 33

Wednesday, December 14, 8 PM

Kamil Střihavka & Leaders  Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

Kamil Střihavka is a popular Czech singer. Started his career in 1986 with the power metal band Motorband.

Later he moved from Power Metal to Hard Rock.

He also performed in a trio BSP (Balage, Střihavka, Pavlicek). He has performed in the Czech adaptation

Janek Ledecky  Great Hall Lucerna Štěpánská 61

Janek Ledecky is a Czech singer, guitarist and songwriter, who after studying at school Sladkovského, even under socialism, graduated from the Law Faculty of Charles University. Since 1982, the group played a treadmill. Since 1992 he has been a soloist. He also starred in musicals (Foam of the Days, Hamlet, Galileo), musical Hamlet himself composed. 290 to

Z Key

 Live Music |  Festivals |  Theater |  Live DJ |  Other Events

690 CZK Czech, Pop, Soloist, Hamlet, Musical, Songwriter

Thursday, December 15, 5:30 PM

C. a k. imperial nostalgicum  Kino Ponrepo Bartolomějská 11

Images from the last years of the Habsburg monarchy.

Prepared by curators Jiří Novotný and Bohdan Kerbachová. 80 CZK Projection

Thursday, December 15, 8 PM

Skyline  Roxy Dlouhá 33

Skyline is a Czech music band formed in 1997 in Prague. Singer Mark Rybin and a pair of MC’s complements guitarist Majkii B and two founding members - drummer and programmer hoffy-m Radek Bures. 197 CZK Pop, Czech republic, Electronic, Dance, Czech

Thursday, December 15, 7:30 PM

Pražský filharmonický sbor  Rudolfinum Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

The Prague Philharmonic Choir is the top vocal ensemble with almost eighty years of tradition. Their partners include the world’s best orchestras, such as the Berlin Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam, the Vienna Philharmonic, the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra in London, Boston and San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and the Czech Philharmonic, of course. 250 to 450 CZK Classical, Orchestra, Symphony, Symphony orchestra

Friday, December 16, 7 PM

The Nutcracker and Cuddly Mouse National Theatre Národní 2

The legendary Christmas tale, based on E. T. A. Hoffmann’s spellbinding story and adapted by the choreographer Marius Petipa, will be presented in a new, original spirit. A story abounding in poetics, humour, images and magic will unfurl to the sounds of Tchaikovsky’s celebrated and sublime music. The magic of winter, Advent and Christmas, the mystery of Prague, Czech and Central European Yuletide traditions, and, naturally, unlimited freedom, imagination of the child’s soul and dreams.

Friday, December 16, 9:30 PM

Prague Burlesque Royal  Royal Vinohradská 48

A new program called Dames Of Porcelain refers to a well-known film by director Juraj Herz. In collaboration with leading Czech designers, this show becomes a perfection composed of the most fragile components.

Don’t be an elephant in a china shop, come and sit back, release your senses and go on a wild ride with no restrictions. But be careful! Ladies are (not) made of porcelain!

The main stars of the evening will be again: Lady Mousellyca, Angelina Angelic, Miss Cool Cat and Sonny Vargas. Along with these great Ritzy Dancers and a deranged footman. 390 to 1990 CZK Show

Friday, December 16, 10 PM

High Contrast + support: Dimension  Roxy Dlouhá 33

High Contrast is the nickname Welsh Drum’n ‘ Bass DJ and producer Lincoln Barrett. Today is one of the most popular DJ’s and Barrett got deals to many mixům-for example, from Missy Elliot to the remix of the song “We Run This”, from The Streets to “Has it Come to this”, and from The White Stripes to “Blue Orchid”. 427 CZK Dj, Producer, Bass, Drum

Friday, December 16, 7:30 PM

Jana Uriel Kratochvílová & Illuminati.ca  Palac Akropolis Kubelíkova 27

Jana Kratochvílová is a Czech singer, lyricist and composer originally from Moravia. It was the first Czech singer who sang in the former Czechoslovakia in the then new-style rock-reggae. It is a personality with eccentric appearance and quite unmistakable vocal expression. 190 to 220 CZK Bassist, Singer, Czech, Czechoslovakia, Pop, Rock

Friday, December 16, 9 PM

Blue Box Heroes  Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

Influenced by jazz guitarists like Jim Hall, Kenny Burrel, Wes Montgomery, Johnny Smith and Grant Green. 0 CZK Jazz, Blues, Guitar

Friday, December 16, 8 PM

Paulie Garand + Kenny Rough  Rock Café Národní 20

Paulie Garand is a Czech rapper and producer. In 2013 he founded Garand Brand, brand clothing and accessories with its own design. Among his best known songs include “Pier”, “La Familia,” “Boomerang,” “The Rolling Stones”, and others. 230 CZK Rap, Solo, Czech, Producer, Hip-hop, Popular music

Friday, December 16, 6 PM

Věra Říčařová a František Vítek: Piškanderdulá  Archa Theatre Na Poříčí 26

Renowned critically acclaimed children’ts puppet theatre, which as a thirty year history. 100 CZK Theatre, Performance

Friday, December 16, 8 PM

PYT Advanced: Collected Grimm Tales  Na Pradle Theatre Besední 3

Prague Youth Theatre (PYT) is a youth theatre for English speakers, aged 3-17. PYT empowers young people to connect with one another, develop confidence, and create impactful stories. 200 to 250 CZK Theatre, Drama

Friday, December 16, 8 PM

X-Massacre 2016 festival,  Holešovice Exhibition Grounds Výstaviště

Project Hungry Beats originated at the end of the year 2009 and focuses on hard and dark electronic music like: Hardcore, Frenchcore, Terror and Gabber. It was founded by two still singly occuring producers: Filip Houdek a Kryštof Babjuk. Both had met each other at Lettek sound system in the year 2004.

Electronic music, Electronic, Hardcore, Czech, Producer, Dubstep, Trance, Dnb, Czech republic, Drum’n’bass, Tour, Dj, Industrial, Techno, Neurofunk

Friday, December 16, 8:30 PM

The Cell (album release) 

Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

The best of Swan Lake it is a complete story on the themes of the German fairy tale with music composed by p. i. Tchaikovsky. Performance length is 105 minutes including a 15 minute intermission. You will have the opportunity to see the best Czech Ballet soloists. 750 to 1350 CZK Tchaikovsky, Ballet, Soloist

Friday, December 16, 7 PM

007 Strahov Chaloupeckého 7

Traditional party offering ska and soul. 50 CZK Soul, Ska, Party

Friday, December 16, 8 PM

Wax Tailor 

Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

521 CZK Hip-hop, Electronic, Orchestra

Friday, December 16, 10:30 PM

Pop 80’s & 90’s video party: DJ Jirka Neumann  Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Mint: Weekend Market  Holesovice Market Bubenské nábřeží 13

First Prague weekly market with fashion, design, gastronomy, coffee, books and bio cosmetics. Every Saturday in Prague Market, hall 13.

Saturday, December 17, 2 PM, 6 PM

The Nutcracker and Cuddly Mouse National Theatre Národní 2

The legendary Christmas tale, based on E. T. A. Hoffmann’s spellbinding story and adapted by the choreographer Marius Petipa, will be presented in a new, original spirit. A story abounding in poetics, humour, images and magic will unfurl to the sounds of Tchaikovsky’s celebrated and sublime music. The magic of winter, Advent and Christmas, the mystery of Prague, Czech and Central European Yuletide traditions, and, naturally, unlimited freedom, imagination of the child’s soul and dreams.

Saturday, December 17, 7:30 PM

Atari Terror + Trautenberk  Palac Akropolis Kubelíkova 27

Saturday, December 17, 9 PM

Reduta Jazz Club Národní 20

Uhelna Club & Restaurant Štefánikova 18/25

Friday, December 16, 8 PM

Sodoma Gomora (album release) + Haades + more  Storm Club Tachovské náměstí 7

220 CZK Hip-hop, Music bar, Hardcore, Rap

Friday, December 16, 8 PM

Hello Officer!  Chapeau Rouge Jakubská 2 Rock, Punk, Band

Friday, December 16, 9:30 PM

The Best of Swan Lake 

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Saturday, December 17, 10:00 AM

Dyzajn market Zima  Náměstí Václava Havla Národní 4

Two weekends in a row with up to 300 designers, authors, creators and artists gather under one “roof”.

Pre-Christmas atmosphere complete and interesting accompanying programme – theatrical performance not only for children, musical performances by the soloists and bands or thematic concerts DJ sets after two weekends will be at the square and 13 carefully selected stalls with food and drink that you won’t find anywhere else. 0 CZK Christmas, Workshop, Performance

Saturday, December 17, 7 PM

Rock Café Národní 20

The Slapdash Group plays rockabilly (a style that originated in the 50s in the U.S. on the grounds of country, swing and blues.) The Slapdash In music mixes rock and roll, punk, country, swing, lots of energy and fun. 241 CZK Swing, Composition, Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Rock, Underworld, Country

Saturday, December 17, 7:30 PM

Travis O’Neill and His Cardinal Sins  Café V lese Krymská 12

Travis O`Neill is an Irish singer-songwriter, currently working with his Prague-based band Cardinal Sins.

His music is inspired by Irish folklore, but also Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. 100 CZK Rock, Folk, Country

Saturday, December 17, 2 PM

G. F. Händel: Messiah  Church of St. Nicholas Staroměstské náměstí

490 CZK Classical, Czech, Antonín dvořák, Soloist

Saturday, December 17, 10 PM

Friday, December 16, 9:30 PM

Sharon Lewis - “Texas Fire” started his musical career at the club Buddy Guy’s Legends in 1993. Since then, he performs regularly in the U.S. and around the world.

Her unforgettable live performances show great love for soul and blues.

Blues band, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Band

Věra Říčařová a František Vítek: Piškanderdulá 

Green Monster + Slapdash + more 

Saturday, December 17, 9:00 AM

The Cell based on the effects of blues, rock, southern rock and country. The band as a support band of the famous ZZ Top, John Mayall, The Sweet, Tito and Tarantula. 150 CZK Rock, Band

Sharon Lewis & Jan Kořínek 

Saturday, December 17, 6 PM

Renowned critically acclaimed children’ts puppet theatre, which as a thirty year history. 100 CZK Theatre, Performance

Skaparáda! 

Atari Terror Group is perhaps best describes the phrase “unfettered power”. This is a band playing modern hard crossover - a more open style of genres. During his nearly five-year action Atari Terror scored as the CzechMoravian-Silesian clubs, and in talent competitions winners SIBA Music Chance and first-year Jack Daniel’s Talent Scouting. 170 to 200 CZK Metal, Play, Band

Malostranská beseda Malostranské náměstí 21

with the choir as often literally grow up and discover the magic of singing from the beginnings.

Classical, Czech, Choir

Marco Lenzi , 

DJ Subgate started his career in 2001. Thanks to his talent, in a relatively short period of time he made a name for himself in northern Bohemia where he became resident of the now legendary Liquid club. 100 CZK Electronic, Czech, Festival, Play, Prestigious, Techno

Saturday, December 17, 10:00 AM

Předvánoční bazar ve Futuru  Futurum Music Bar Zborovská 7

Pop 80’s & 90’s video party: DJ Jirka Neumann  Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Sunday, December 18, 3 PM, 7 PM

Manon Lescaut  National Theatre Národní 2

One of the most significant stories of love affairs and devotion, full of exciting twists and turns and the enchanting world of the Knights, the stage of the national theatre for the first time, while getting nothing but lost their appeal and strength.

Enchanting, Drama

Sunday, December 18, 6:30 PM

The Nutcracker  Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

See description on previous days. 750 to 1350 CZK Drama, Magic, Stress, Fairy tale, Fairy, Ballet

In the pre-Christmas atmosphere fills up the space Club Futurum Bazaar. Visitors will enjoy the 40 branches tattoo “Studio”, dj’s or hairdressers. At its ideal also for lovers of vintage clothing, foodies and good coffee.

Sunday, December 18, 3 PM

Saturday, December 17, 6 PM

At Christmas time, we present the story of the birth of Jesus, where nativity scene comes alive with familiar carols (3 years).

Jesus, Fairy tale

Vánoční koncert  Estates Theatre Ovocny trh 1

Kühn children’s Choir (EST. 1932) is one of the most important Czech music ensembles. The choir currently has nearly 900 members, and is thus the largest choir in the country. Children to attend from 3 years of age and

A pilgrimage to Bethlem  Reduta Theatre Stage Národní 20

Sunday, December 18, 7 PM

Enrique Iglesias  Tipsport Arena

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Za elektrárnou 1

Enrique Iglesias, is a Spanish singer, songwriter, actor and record producer. He is widely regarded as the King of Latin Pop. Iglesias started his career in the mid1990s on an American Spanish-language record label Fonovisa Records under the name Enrique Martinez, before switching to the stage name Enrique Iglesias and becoming one of the biggest stars in Latin America and the Hispanic market in the United States.

Pop

Two weekends in a row with up to 300 designers, authors, creators and artists gather under one “roof”.

Pre-Christmas atmosphere complete and interesting accompanying programme – theatrical performance not only for children, musical performances by the soloists and bands or thematic concerts DJ sets after two weekends will be at the square and 13 carefully selected stalls with food and drink that you won’t find anywhere else. 0 CZK Christmas, Workshop, Performance

Sunday, December 18, 7 PM

Sunday, December 18, 11:00 AM

Great Hall Lucerna Štěpánská 61

National Theatre Národní 2

Helena Vondráčková  Helena Vondráčková is a leading Czech singer and legend of Czech popular music. The fact that her career is really successful, suggests a myriad of awards from academics and the general public, hundreds of thousands of records sold and sold out concert halls.

Published incredible 86 solo albums, for the sale získala 36 awards in the form of silver, gold, platinum and one diamond plate. 290 to 2490 CZK Pop, Czech

Sunday, December 18, 7 PM

Vánoční koncert Ladi Kerndla  U Hasicu Theatre Římská 45

Jazz and swing singer Vladimir Kerndl is born 1945, Reza is his stage name. Musical career began at the age of seventeen as a singer and guitarist in a recital at the theatre Evening Ljuby Hermanové Brno. Gradually, he became a member of several professional music groups, which cover dance music. 350 CZK Czechoslovakia, Jazz, Singer, Ship

Sunday, December 18, 9 PM

Mňága a Žďorp  Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Mňága a Žďorp is a Czech musical group whose majority are musicians coming from the vicinity of Valašské Meziříčí. The band has a rich history, which began in 1983. 213 CZK Czech, Concert, Folk, Pop, Musical group, Rock, Debut

Sunday, December 18, 8 PM

Tři příběhy 

New Stage of the National Theatre Národní 4

On the new stage of the National Theatre Opera presents musical-scenic projects based on the creation of 20. and 21. of the century. Just such a will be putting videoopery of contemporary American composer Steve Reich (1936), three stories (Three Tales) in 2002. Reich, who is known as one of the fathers of musical minimalism, in its videoopeře the development milestones of science and is reminiscent of modern technology that has opened up before mankind perspective dizzying heights and the profound depths.

Modern technology, Opera

Sunday, December 18, 3 PM

Tradiční vánoční koncert Kašpárka v rohlíku  Palac Akropolis Kubelíkova 27

Punch in dogs is a Czech musical theater group that was established in 2007 for kindergardens Theatre in Czech Budejovice. The project was born as a reaction to the lack of quality, original songs for children, and also in response to the almost non-existent intergenerational fun together intended for adults and children. 350 CZK Pop, Concert, Czech, Palace

Sunday, December 18, 12 PM

Warehouse Flea Market  MeetFactory Ke Sklárně 15

Advent Concert 

Monday, December 19, 7:30 PM

Synovial  La Fabrika Komunardů 30

Movement, Dance, Drama

Monday, December 19, 7 PM

Jakub Jan Ryba: Česká mše vánoční  KC Zahrada Malenická 1784/4

A small European Orchestra under that name, was established in October 2014. It is the enthusiasm of amateur players. Orchestra, acting for several years under various names, conducted at its very beginning, Petr Laatrente, in 2012 it forward to Frank Mack, this year the conducting baton Josef Popelka ml., graduate high school, the European music focus, now a student conducting with Prof. h. Farkač and Prof. m. Nemcova at the Prague Conservatory.

Classical, Orchestra, Conservatory, Soloist

Monday, December 19, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM

A pilgrimage to Bethlem  Reduta Theatre Stage Národní 20

At Christmas time, we present the story of the birth of Jesus, where nativity scene comes alive with familiar carols (3 years).

Jesus, Fairy tale

Monday, December 19, 8 PM

Čechomor  Forum Karlín Pernerova 53

Great Hall Lucerna Štěpánská 61

Stepan Rak is the world’s guitar virtuoso, composer, professor at the Prague Academy of Performing Arts.

The life and artistic career Stepan Rak is mapped in detail in a number of encyclopedias, interviews to domestic and foreign television, for radio and for many newspapers. In 2000, Stepan Rak historically the first university professor of guitar Czech Republic. 790 to 2490 CZK Classical, Antonín dvořák, Czech, Composer, Concert, Guitar, Opera, Soloistl

Tuesday, December 20, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM

A pilgrimage to Bethlem  Reduta Theatre Stage Národní 20

At Christmas time, we present the story of the birth of Jesus, where nativity scene comes alive with familiar carols (3 years).

Jesus, Fairy tale

The Jacobin  National Theatre Národní 2

Tuesday, December 20, 7 PM

Vánoční kolekce Paláce Akropolis – večer se známými písničkáři: Jenny Lysander + more  Palac Akropolis Kubelíkova 27

The Duo recently debuted album Silent Love, which was very positively received by the professional public and then he received the awards in the form of a nomination for Album of the Year at Tais Awards. 250 to 300 CZK Singer-songwriter, Czech, Duo, Christmas, Folk, Film, Rock, Band, Songwriter

Tuesday, December 20, 7 PM

Dagmar Pecková & Štěpán Rak  Great Hall Lucerna Štěpánská 61

See description for the previous day. 790 to 2490 CZK Classical, Antonín dvořák, Czech, Composer, Concert, Guitar, Opera, Soloist

Tuesday, December 20, 9:30 PM

The Best of Swan Lake  Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

The best of Swan Lake it is a complete story on the themes of the German fairy tale with music composed by p. i. Tchaikovsky. Performance length is 105 minutes including a 15 minute intermission. You will have the opportunity to see the best Czech Ballet soloists. 750 to 1350 CZK Tchaikovsky, Ballet, Soloist

Jak vidět film? Rebelové bez svatozáře – Easy Rider & Co  Kino Ponrepo Bartolomějská 11

Tuesday, December 20, 9 PM

Vypsaná fiXa 

Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Vypsana fiXa is a popular Czech band playing pop punk. The band emerged in 1994 in Pardubice. 192 CZK Punk, Band

Wednesday, December 21, 7 PM

Mucha (album release) + more  Palac Akropolis Kubelíkova 27

290 to 330 CZK Singer-songwriter, Pop, Punk, Folk, Acoustic, Songwriter

Wednesday, December 21, 7 PM

Jakub Smolík & Vašo Patejdl & White Strings  Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

Jakub Smolik is a Czech singer with a rich musical past.

His first musical group Travaléři founded with her former classmate Lubos Trnka in 1975. 290 to 490 CZK Pop, Musical, Quartet, Professional musician, Classical

Tuesday, December 20, 3:30 PM, 7 PM

Wednesday, December 21, 8:30 PM

Estates Theatre Ovocny trh 1

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Sunday, December 18, 10:00 AM

Malá mořská víla 

Náměstí Václava Havla Národní 4

Far away in the sea at the very bottom, where there would be no anchor has not achieved, and the human

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Green Småtroll has been present on the Czech music scene for ten years. Their latest record Rude Jazz won them an Anděl award in the ska & reggae category 2009. The band has been playing in the current lineup since 2007: Drummer, Ska, Jazz, Reggae, Saxophone

Vladimir Hendricha lecture will focus on the life and professional career of America “nehrdinskych Heroes ‘ Marlon Brando, James Dean and Montgomery Clift.

Next, we look at the nature of the revolt in American cinema from the 1950s to the 1970s. “Carefree journey” we get to the characteristics of the most interesting road movies from the first half of the 1970s. 80 CZK Film

Dagmar Pecková & Štěpán Rak 

Dvořák’s The Jacobin is one of the most popular and most frequently performed Czech operas. To date, the National Theatre has staged twelve productions, most recently in 1993. The story, depicting life in a small Czech town on the one hand and the return of a “suspicious” émigré to his homeland on the other, is often understood in a somewhat simplistic, hyperbolic manner.

Dvořák, Czech, Opera

Dyzajn market Zima 

Rock Café Národní 20

Monday, December 19, 7 PM

Sunday, December 18, 5 PM

The last theatre piece by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was designed for the theatre an der Wien folk audience, where he was first placed 30. September 1791.

Performed in the original German, Czech and English subtitles. 150 to 1100 CZK Theatre, Czech, Flute, Magic, Opera

New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble + Green Småtroll 

Tuesday, December 20, 3:30 PM

Tuesday, December 20, 7 PM

Estates Theatre Ovocny trh 1

Tuesday, December 20, 7:30 PM

Čechomor is a Czech musical group founded in the spring of 1988, initially as a loose association of musicians playing shopkeepers song called I-Moravian independent music company. 590 CZK Pop, Czech, Musical group, Folk

The flea market returns to our factory! More than 70 sellers with exclusively second-hand things. Free entry for visitors. 0 CZK Flea market

Die Zauberflöte (Magic Flute) 

eye could not see, he lives the inhabitants of the sea.

The dolphins, mermaids, Sea King, his old mother and his daughter, the Little Mermaid.

Ballet

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Jananas 

Jananas consists of singer John Infeldová, guitarist and bassist John Vavra Jaromir Fulnek. They together

builds on the strengths netuctovych melodies, modern temperate-sounding acoustic arrangements and especially the charismatic voice of singer Jane Infeldové. 200 to 250 CZK Folk, Bassist, Singer

Wednesday, December 21, 8:30 PM

Rybičky 48 + support: Pekař  Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Rybičky 48 Group was formed in November 2002 in the same group as played today. Originally called Banana fish, the band has changed their name - but won several contests over the years.

Rock, Pop

Wednesday, December 21, 7 PM

Dagmar Pecková & Štěpán Rak  Great Hall Lucerna Štěpánská 61

Stepan Rak is the world’s guitar virtuoso, composer, professor at the Prague Academy of Performing Arts.

The life and artistic career Stepan Rak is mapped in detail in a number of encyclopedias, interviews to domestic and foreign television, for radio and for many newspapers. In 2000, Stepan Rak historically the first university professor of guitar Czech Republic. 790 to 2490 CZK Classical, Antonín dvořák, Czech, Composer, Concert, Guitar, Opera, Soloist

Wednesday, December 21, 7 PM

Slavík / Jolanta  National Theatre Národní 2

The first opera of Igor Stravinsky and the last opera

by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky come from completely different musical worlds – Jolanta still carries the spirit of romantic nobility, which we know from his operas, ballets and symphonies, while twenty years younger Nightingale already combines the charm of Impressionism with the expressionist hřmotným expression. Both of these at first glance, the remote works, however, many associates, not only the fairy tale genre, but also their topic and if you want to, and the message which were inherently.

Musical, Fairy tale, Fairy, Opera

Wednesday, December 21, 7 PM

The Tap Tap: Nefňuka , 

New Stage of the National Theatre Národní 4

The Tap Tap is a musical ensemble, which in 1998 he founded and leads Simon Ornest. In a group of mostly students play Jedlicka Institute and Schools, STUDEO project, but also a visiting professional musicians.

Actor, Musical, Professional musician, Band, Pop

Thursday, December 22, 7 PM

The Nutcracker and Myšák Plyšák 

National Theatre Národní 2

See description on previous days..

Tchaikovsky, Christmas, Ballet, Director

Thursday, December 22, 7 PM

Disco Night: Michal David + další  Great Hall Lucerna Štěpánská 61

Michal David, born 14. July 1960 in Prague as Vladimír Štancl. He studied at the Prague Conservatory of music, and in 1976 he founded the Jazz Quartet “Four” and was awarded “Musician of the year” at the Prague music days. Joined the Group Steps František Janeček, where he played and sang with Jana Kratochvílová.

590 to 1190 CZK Pop, Hall, Large hall, Concert

Thursday, December 22, 9 PM

Blue Box Heroes  Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

Influenced by jazz guitarists like Jim Hall, Kenny Burrel, Wes Montgomery, Johnny Smith and Grant Green.

0 CZK Jazz, Blues, Guitar

Thursday, December 22, 6 PM

Jeníček a Mařenka  Karlin Musical Theatre Křižíkova 10

Opera on the theme of favorite fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm is the work of composer Engelbert Humperdinck brothers, and his sister Adelheid Wetteové, who wrote the libretto of Hänsel und Gretel, what is the original title of the work. The opera was first given in Weimar on 23. 12.1893 and later conductor of the world-famous composer Richard XI. Norma Fantini.

Work and gained more and more popularity and in 1905 it was stated for the ocean at New York’s Metropolitan Opera.

Composer, Libretto, Opera

Thursday, December 22, 7 PM

U–Prag 

007 Strahov Chaloupeckého 7

Since its inception played over 160 concerts in the Czech Republic but also in Slovakia and in Germany, and is currently preparing to tour for the new album.

130 CZK Czech republic, Electronic, Slovakia, Czech

Thursday, December 22, 9 PM

Final WOSP Praha 2016 ,  Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

The Snuff is a five-member group of young musicians.

This grouping is hard to classify genre. It is a mixture, which is based on a strong rhythm section accompanied by rock-metal guitar riffs.

Rock, Czech republic, Metal, Czech

Friday, December 23, 7 PM

V.T. Marvin 

007 Strahov Chaloupeckého 7

Punk-rock formation operating on the Czech music scene since 1990. It is one of the longest-acting Czech post-revolutionary bands. 120 CZK Rock, Music scene, Czech

Friday, December 23, 5 PM

The Bartered Bride  National Theatre Národní 2

The Bartered Bride, an evergreen of Czech theatre and one of the icons of Czech culture in general, has been staged at the National Theatre virtually continuously from the very beginning up to the present day.

150 to 1100 CZK Czech, Opera

Friday, December 23, 10 PM

Pop 80’s & 90’s video party: DJ Jirka Neumann  Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Saturday, December 24, 2 PM

The Nutcracker  Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

See description on previous days.. 750 to 1350 CZK Drama, Magic, Stress, Fairy tale, Fairy, Ballet

Saturday, December 24, 9 PM

Mayflowers  Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

Big band, Jazz, Silence

Saturday, December 24, 12 PM

The Best of Swan Lake  Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

The best of Swan Lake it is a complete story on the themes of the German fairy tale with music composed by p. i. Tchaikovsky. Performance length is 105 minutes including a 15 minute intermission. You will have the opportunity to see the best Czech Ballet soloists. 750 to 1350 CZK Tchaikovsky, Ballet, Soloist

Sunday, December 25, 7:30 PM

Wednesday, December 28, 7 PM

Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

National Theatre Národní 2

Romeo and Julie 

A love tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is certainly one of the most famous love stories in the history of world drama. 750 to 1350 CZK Love story, Tragedy, Ballet, Drama

Sunday, December 25, 7:30 PM

Devils Autumn  Palac Akropolis Kubelíkova 27

After two years of returns to the Palace Akropolis traditional Christmas party occasional stellar musical group Devil’s Autumn. Starring: Tomas Vartecky (Kz25A) and Females (Waters), Jeff Black (Metallica) and guests. 130 CZK Devil

Monday, December 26, 2 PM, 6 PM

The Little Prince 

New Stage of the National Theatre Národní 4

See description on previous days. 490 to 690 CZK Fairy tale, Modern world, Laterna magika, World

Monday, December 26, 2 PM, 6:00PM

The Nutcracker and Cuddly Mouse  National Theatre Národní 2

See description on previous days.

Tchaikovsky, Christmas, Ballet, Director

Monday, December 26, 9:30 PM

The Best of Swan Lake  Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

The Nutcracker and Myšák Plyšák  See description on previous days.

Tchaikovsky, Christmas, Ballet, Director

Wednesday, December 28, 7 PM

La traviata 

Giuseppe Verdi in La Traviata to the libretto based on the novel by Alexander Dumas Jr. Lady of the camellias of Marie Duplessis, courtesan and the famous Idol of Paris society.

Opera

Wednesday, December 28, 9 PM

Winter Meandr: Hruscsov + Botond  Cross Club Plynární 23 Dj, Trance

Bass Clef Company  Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

The leader of the Quartet Bass Clef Company is a world class bassist Vít Švec, critically-acclaimed many times for his inspiring jazz recordings. 0 CZK Bass, Bassist, Jazz

See description on previous days.

750 to 1350 CZK Tchaikovsky, Ballet, Soloist

Tuesday, December 27, 3 PM

Thursday, December 29, 9:30 PM

Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

See description on previous days.. 490 to 690 CZK Fairy tale, Modern world, Laterna magika, World

Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Saturday, December 31, 7:30 PM

Romeo and Julie 

750 to 1350 CZK Love story, Tragedy, Ballet, Drama

New Year’s at Rock Café: Circus Problem + Pohřební kapela + další  Rock Café Národní 20

Tuesday, December 27, 4 PM

Thursday, December 29, 9 PM

Saturday, December 31, 8 PM

New Stage of the National Theatre Národní 4

Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

See description on previous days.750 to 1350 CZK Drama, Magic, Stress, Fairy tale, Fairy, Ballet

The Little Prince 

See description on previous days. 490 to 690 CZK Fairy tale, Modern world, Laterna magika, World

Tuesday, December 27, 7:30 PM

Romeo and Julie  Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

A love tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is certainly one of the most famous love stories in the history of world drama. 750 to 1350 CZK Love story, Tragedy, Ballet, Drama

Tuesday, December 27, 7 PM

La traviata 

Karlin Musical Theatre Křižíkova 10

Romeo and Julie 

Live & Together 

New Year’s at Chapeau Rouge 

Jazz improvisation in the submission of top Czech musicians.

Improvisation, Jazz, Czech

Thursday, December 29, 7:30 PM

Velvet Underground Revival  Palac Akropolis Kubelíkova 27

Velvet Underground Revival Band played together for the first time in 1987 in Prague memorable concert with Nico. In 1990, Lou Reed saw the band and was delighted. In January 2005, the band attedned a lecture at Prague Švandovo theater with Lou Reed and Vaclav Havel. At the conclusion, the band played along with Reed to play the song Sweet Jane. 170 to 200 CZK Rock, Revival, Band, Underground

4tet 

New Stage of the National Theatre Národní 4

Pop 80’s & 90’s video party: DJ Jirka Neumann 

See description on previous days. 750 to 1350 CZK Love story, Tragedy, Ballet, Drama

The Nutcracker 

Sunday, December 25, 3 PM

The Little Prince 

Great Hall Lucerna Štěpánská 61

Ciicus Problem is one of our favorite local bands, playing balkan folk music, disco beats and pop all mixed together -- somehow it works and people just love it. If you’re going to see one band while you’re here - trust us, see these guys. Even better with a beer in hand. 218 CZK Pub, Balkan, Festival, Café, Punk, World music, Acoustic, Rock, Circus, Band

Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

Sunday, December 25, 2 PM, 6PM

Galavečer Professional Boxing 

Saturday, December 31, 8 PM

The Tap Tap is a musical ensemble, which in 1998 he founded and leads Simon Ornest. In a group of mostly students play Jedlicka Institute and Schools, STUDEO project, but also a visiting professional musicians.

Actor, Musical, Professional musician, Band, Pop

Jazz Republic Jilská 1a

See description on previous days. 750 to 1350 CZK Drama, Magic, Stress, Fairy tale, Fairy, Ballet

Friday, December 30, 7 PM

New Stage of the National Theatre Národní 4

The Tap Tap: Nefňuka , 

Well-known Polish-Cuban jazz vocalist with a honeysmooth voice that charmed audiences around the world.

You will hear as jazz standards and Brazilian music as soul and author songs from the album “My Garden”.

300 to 450 CZK Latino, Jazz, Trio

Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

See description on previous days.

Ballet

Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

Friday, December 30, 9 PM

The Nutcracker 

Karlin Musical Theatre Křižíkova 10

Wednesday, December 28, 7 PM

Tuesday, December 27, 9 PM

Jazz Dock Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Romeo and Julie 

Friday, December 30, 10 PM

Wednesday, December 28, 9 PM

Thursday, December 29, 7 PM

Jazzový Štědrý večer: Yvonne Sanchez Trio 

The best of Swan Lake it is a complete story on the themes of the German fairy tale with music composed by p. i. Tchaikovsky. Performance length is 105 minutes including a 15 minute intermission. You will have the opportunity to see the best Czech Ballet soloists. 750 to 1350 CZK Tchaikovsky, Ballet, Soloist

Friday, December 30, 7 PM

Karlin Musical Theatre Křižíkova 10

Giuseppe Verdi in La Traviata to the libretto based on the novel by Alexander Dumas Jr. Lady of the camellias of Marie Duplessis, courtesan and the famous Idol of Paris society.

Opera

Saturday, December 24, 11 PM

Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

Live & Together 

Jazz improvisation in the submission of top Czech musicians. 0 CZK Improvisation, Jazz, Czech

Wednesday, December 28, 7 PM

Hybernia Theatre Náměstí Republiky 3/4

4tet in which it operates, David urchin, Korn, George Kollar Škorpík and Dusan was founded at the initiative of George Korn in October 2002. For the first time these men in black to present the song “How Deep Is Your Love” in “a capella”. Stormy audience reaction, the increasing interest of students, performances throughout the country and abroad and frequent appearances on television shows (Manéž Bolek Polivka, Miss 2003, gold bars, Gogos ... etc) were the reason for the preparation of many other songs.

Pop, Performance, Vocal

I am Pentagon  007 Strahov Chaloupeckého 7

Chapeau Rouge Jakubská 2

Michal Ruzicka, aka DJ Schwa, is the man behind BEEF records and electronic duo Shades Of Gray.

Schwa’s sets are not strictly one style oriented; he covers all different aspects of quality electronic music.

Schwa has performed at huge international festivals such as “Circoloco” (Australia), “Open Air Field” (Czech Republic),”Machac” (Czech), “Parihaka” (New Zealand), “No Mans Land Festival” (Hungary), “Rainbow Serpent” (Australia), “Earthcore Carnival” (Australia), “Good Vibrations” (Australia) and while touring Asia Michal had a chance to perform at the biggest club in Japan – Ageha. 200 CZK Indies, Electronic, Desire, Czech

Saturday, December 31, 10 PM

NYE Pop 80´s & 90´s Video Party ,  Lucerna Music Bar Vodičkova 36

Welcome 2017 in by going back in time to the 80’s and 90’s. A retro NYE complete with all your favourite music and videos spun by renowned Dj Jirka Neumann.

478 CZK Pop, Video, Party

Mayflowers 

Saturday, December 31, 8:30 PM

Bharata Rajnošek is a graduate of the Conservatory of Jaroslav Jezek and course Berklee College of Music.

Is a multi-instrumentalist, playing various kinds of saxophones, trumpet, flute, trombone and keyboards.

Big band, Jazz, Silence

New Year’s 2016: Blues Session  Malostranská beseda Malostranské náměstí 21 350 CZK Blues

Saturday, December 31, 10 PM

Friday, December 30, 8 PM

Judas Priest revival  Kain Husitská 1

Judas Priest Revival is ranked among the absolute top of the so-called revival scene in the Czechia. Repertoire covers almos the entire period of the “classic“ Judas Priest (ie, with singer Rob Halford), from the 70s through the unforgettable masterpiece album Painkiller in 1990, yet until the last album Nostradamus in 2008.

Rock, Revival

Friday, December 30, 9:30 PM

The Best of Swan Lake 

Silvestrovská 80’s & 90’s & 00’s Video Music Party  Futurum Music Bar Zborovská 7 245 CZK

Saturday, December 31, 10 PM

Universe - New Year’s Eve  Roxy Dlouhá 33 547 CZK

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EXHIBITIONS THIS MONTH

Through January 1, 2017

Cultures Of Australia and Oceania Náprstek Museum Betlémské náměstí 1

Tags: Collection, Museum, Culture

Through December 31, 2016

Alfons Mucha: The Slav Epic Veletrzni Palace Dukelských hrdinů 47

Tags: Classic, Palace, Exhibition, Image

Through December 31, 2016

After Rembrandt

Sternberg palace Hradčanské náměstí 15

Tags: Gallery, Painting, Exhibition, Artist, Contemporary art, Art

Through December 1, 2016

Zara Jacuzzi: Homecoming Studio Prototyp Sekaninova 16

Tags: Artist, Contemporary art, Video, Life, Image

Through December 11, 2016

Dyzajn market Zima

Náměstí Václava Havla Národní 4 Tags: Christmas, Workshop, Performance Through January 22, 2017

Cranach from All Sides Sternberg palace Hradčanské náměstí 15

Tags: Exhibition, National gallery, Workshop, Painting

80 to 150 CZK

Through December 31, 2016

Martin Soukup: Současný život na Nové Guineji Náprstek Museum Betlémské náměstí 1

Tags: Exhibition, Island, Culture, Photography, Photo, Cultural

Through January 26, 2017

Kroužek

DOX Centre for Contemporary Art Poupětova 1 Tags: Centre, Art, Workshop, Contemporary art

1 100 CZK

Through December 11, 2016

Marcantonio Raimondi, the Famous Engraver of the Great Raphael Schwarzenberg palace Hradčanské náměstí 2 Tags: Artist, Painter, Artistic

Through January 8, 2017

Složité hledání rovnováhy: Jazzová sekce, moderní umění a hduba v československu National Memorial on the Vítkov Hill U Památníku 1900

Tags: Exhibition, Music, Jazz, Photography, Czechoslovakia

Through January 8, 2017 Jaroslav Horejc (1886–1983) Mistr českého art deca Stone Bell House Staroměstské náměstí 13 Tags: Sculpture, Exhibition, Art, Gallery, Czech

60 to 120 CZK

Through December 2, 2016

Through January 15, 2017

Against Nature: Young Czech Art Scene Veletrzni Palace Dukelských hrdinů 47

Tags: Nature, Art scene, Czech republic, Artist, Czech

50 to 90 CZK

Through January 15, 2017

Introducing Megan Clark: Somatic Veletrzni Palace Dukelských hrdinů 47 Tags: Sculpure

Through January 8, 2017

Laure Prouvost: C’est l’est not ouest Veletrzni Palace Dukelských hrdinů 47

Tags: Artist, Exhibition, Installation, Video

Tags: Classic, Painter, Exhibition, Artist, Czech

140 to 240 CZK

Through December 31, 2016

Ahoy! Glass Design Glassimo Elišky Krásnohorské 3

Tags: Artistic, Glass

National Library of Technology Technická 6 Tags: Exhibition

Through January 15, 2017

Through January 9, 2017

Photographer of Stars: Sam Shaw (1912–1999) Tags: Film, Photography, Photographer, Producer

Denisa Sedláková, Kamila Housová Mizerová: Paralely KusKovu Gallery Biskupský dvůr 6

Tags: Collection, Design, Galerie

Through December 31, 2016

Michal Škapa: Fotky z novin Kavárna co hledá jméno Stroupežnického 10 Tags: Art scene, Gallery, Art

Through January 15, 2017

Zaniklý svět na fotografiích E. S. Vráze Náprstek Museum Betlémské náměstí 1

Aniho papyrus

S kůží na trh

DOX Centre for Contemporary Art Poupětova 1

Tags: Exhibition, Workshop, Contemporary art, Czech

Through January 9, 2017

Linie svobody: Současná arabská karikatura

DOX Centre for Contemporary Art Poupětova 1 Through January 3, 2017

Tomáš Honz: Když jsem šel z plenéru Galerie pod Palmovkou Zenklova 34 Tags: Painting

Through January 22, 2017

Jan Hísek: Zeptej se spánku Villa Pellé Pelléova 10

Tags: Illustration, Drawing, Fairy tale, Fairy, Exhibition

Tags: Nature, Photography

Through December 2, 2016

Through December 5, 2016

Praha – various venues

Pavlína Jana Lörinczová: Antistresové

Dny Severu 2016 Praha Tags: Film, Projection

Veletrzni Palace Dukelských hrdinů 47

Through December 8, 2016

Tags: Gallery, Art, Czech

Through December 11, 2016

Náměstí Václava Havla Národní 4

Moving Image Department – 6th Chapter: Inner Lives (Of Time) Tags: Filmmaker, Film, Photography, Artist

StartPoint 2016 – Prize for European Art Academy Graduates Veletrzni Palace Dukelských hrdinů 47

Tags: Painting

Viktor Kronbauer: Světlo v akci Tags: Theatre, Exhibition, Photography, Festival

Through December 10, 2016

Tags: European, Artist, Exhibition, Art

Dědictví. Tradice, inovace, móda

Through January 15, 2017

Tags: Design

50 to 90 CZK

Veletrzni Palace Dukelských hrdinů 47

Three Centuries of American Prints from the National Gallery of Art, Washington Veletrzni Palace Dukelských hrdinů 47 Tags: Exhibition

Galerie UM Náměstí Jana Palacha 80 Through January 2, 2017

Hudba a osobnost Karla IV. Czech Museum of Music Karmelitská 2 Tags: Exhibition, Czech

Through December 11, 2016

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Markus Hanakam, Roswitha Schuller: Pivot MeetFactory Ke Sklárně 15

Tags: Gallery, Video

Through January 8, 2017

Time After Time MeetFactory Ke Sklárně 15 Tags: Exhibition

Through December 22, 2016

Squat iD23 Pařížská 23 Pařížská 23

Tags: Designer

35 Gallery Štěpánská 35

Nová galerie Balbínova 26

Tags: Artist, Projection, Director, Photography, Exhibition

Through January 8, 2017

Tags: Czech Architecture

Through January 8, 2017

Veletrzni Palace Dukelských hrdinů 47

Czech Centre Prague Rytířská 31

Through January 14, 2017

DOX Centre for Contemporary Art Poupětova 1 Through December 9, 2016

Cena Jindřicha Chalupeckého: Finále 2016

Hapestetika

Česká cena za architekturu 2016

80 to 150 CZK

Tags: Studio, Design, Glass

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Galerie Kuzebauch Říčanova 19

Through December 30, 2016

Through January 15, 2017

Through January 8, 2017

Through January 15, 2017 Douanier Rousseau: Painter's Paradise Lost Kinsky Palace Staroměstské náměstí 12

Through December 21, 2016

Ondřej Strnadel: Klid neklidu

Zbyněk Sedlecký: Srpen

omalovánky Centre for contemporary art DOX Poupětova 1

Through January 15, 2017

Tags: Art scene, International, Czech

Through December 8, 2016

10 to 20 CZK

Through December 3, 2016

Tags: collages, installations, sculptures

Municipal House Náměstí Republiky 6

Tags: Photography

Galerie Pavilon Vinohradská 50 Tags: Gallery, Art, Exhibition, Painting

Tags: Exhibition, Photography

Artwall Nábřeží kapitána Jaroše

Tags: Collection, Exhibition

Jiří Anderle: Panoptikum

Josef Sudek Gallery Úvoz 24

Uli Westphal: Deliscious

Květa Pacovská: Autorské plakáty Cinema Svetozor Vodičkova 41

Through December 31, 2016

Zdeněk Vožehlík: Photographs

House of Photography Revoluční 5

Third Mind. Jiří Kovanda And the (Im)Possibility of Collaboration.

Through December 15, 2016

Through January 15, 2017

Tono Stano: Kompilace Tags: Photography

Kate Barry: Herečky Tags: Photographer, Exhibition, Photography,

janek RUBES:

With millions of online views, Honest Prague Guide's videos help tourists avoid scams, tourist traps and other pitfalls

By Tatiana Cirisano It’s a Wednesday afternoon in Old Town Square, and the postcard-perfect scene is already swarming with tourists snapping photos of the historic gothic church and medieval astronomical clock. But Janek Rubes is here on the lookout for one thing only: scams.

“Here we are in Old Town Square, the mecca of tourist traps and of bad things happening,” Rubes jokes, pointing out taxi drivers who will charge up to 15 times the legal rate and a currency exchange center that offers customers 12 Czech korunas for one dollar, instead of the roughly 24 korunas the official rate dictates.

Rubes, a local videographer whose viral YouTube series “Honest Prague” exposes scams like these, is becoming something of a vigilante against Prague’s notorious tourist traps. With weekly videos that cover everything from where to safely party in Prague to how to leave the airport without getting ripped off, Rubes says he’s helping break down the “wall” between tourists and locals.

The 28-year-old made his first big break last summer, when he went undercover as an American tourist and filmed his rides in Prague taxis, some charging him more than $40 for a two-mile trip. The video has since racked up more than 77,000 views on YouTube, and in November, a court trial began for six of the drivers accused of ripping off passengers.

In one more recent video with more than 900,000 views, Rubes stood for hours outside the aforementioned currency exchange center, Cheque Point, warning more than 200 would-be customers of the scam and handing them flyers with alternative places to exchange.

“If you think about it, this is happening for two decades, three decades, 25 years,” Rubes says, treading Old Town’s cobblestone paths in beat-up Converse. “These same guys are standing on the same corners, the same exchange place, same everything, and they’re getting away with it.”

Lifting the lid off these scams is something of a thrill for Rubes, a lifelong skeptic who likes to look for cracks in the status quo—and see just how much he can get away with.

Honza Mikulka, a longtime friend of Rubes’ who films the “Honest Prague” series under the internet television channel Stream International, says he admires Rubes’ thirst for truth.

“Janek has been living in this city nearly 28 years, and when I say ‘living,’ I mean it,” Mikulka says. “Because he's so into this city and cares about it, he asks questions and he questions the status

quo.”

But Rubes’ work as a pseudo-vigilante is only half the job. The videographer also publishes a range of videos with smart, frank advice for tourists on how to deal with phone data abroad, eating on a budget, how to park in the city, and other useful topics. He’s even got a popular video explaining which Czech sweets to avoid, and which are a must-try (hint: skip the trdelník).

“We want people to come here, have a fantastic time, want to come back and talk about the city,” Mikulka adds. “The reason is simple—we just love our city and we want other people to share this feeling.”

And despite the presence of scams, tourism in the Czech Republic continues to flourish. Nearly 28 million foreign tourists visited the Czech Republic in 2015, an eight percent jump from the previous year, according to CzechTourism, the country’s official travel site. The same report found that each tourist spends an average of 2,769 Kc per day, or about $115.

Still, Vit Hofman, a spokesman for Prague City Hall and its tourist marketing organization, Prague City Tourism, maintains that the government’s hands are tied when it comes to regulating

scammers.

“We know that some exchange offices in Prague are doing our city bad reputation abroad, but we cannot solve the situation,” he explains over email. “We are drawing attention to this unethical behavior, because the city has no legal possibility to intervene.”

With tourism continuing to soar in Prague, Rubes’ role as resident watchdog is more important than ever—and it’s not going unnoticed.

Rubes, who has lived in Prague his whole life, has grown used to foreigners stopping him on the road to ask, “you’re the YouTube guy, right?”

Walking across the Charles Bridge on a recent October day, an Australian couple stopped to tell Janek that they spent their first few hours in Prague watching the entire “Honest Prague” series in their hotel room.

“If you want to ask me, it does bring tears to my eyes,” Janek admits after snapping a photo with the couple. “But please don’t make fun of me for that.”

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"I lived in Egypt for some time and even after that I used to return there often. But the Arab Spring came, there was a revolution and my travel agency told me: We don’t fly to Egypt now. We can either refund your ticket or you can choose a different destination.

I don’t ski and I wanted to go somewhere hot so I chose Kenya. I flew from Germany – the plane was full of German people, there were just two Kenyans, a woman and a man. My seat was just next to his, obivously. He’s twelve years younger, he was talking to me all night long. I wanted to sleep, my head kept on falling. But I noticed his exceptional frankness and we stayed in contact even since – he lives in Berlin, we´ve been visiting each other for the past seven 34

years and cultivating the relationship. I remember how we used to send each other sms and reveal our affection. Those messages when you write ‚I like you‘ for the first time and what you really mean is 'I could like you if…‘ – because then you wait if your expectations of the other person would come true.

Until the ‚if‘ dissappears and ‚I like you‘ remains. The affection arises in time. Just as the flower that needs sun, light and water – and you go to sleep one night, wake up in the morning and see that flower-bud has blossomed. This way, to my surprise, our love has came into bloom as well. Now it seems that in my age I’ll be getting married. And that we’ll move to Kenya together, to his home village.“

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"Now I keep thinking: What are you getting into again?! That’s going to be a tsunami! What will people say? I am old – he is young. I am white – he is black.

He’s poor – I am from a middle class. But we’ve been through many things together. And we still struggle – he’s at a psychiatry unit at the moment, he had epilepsy. And so it seems that the relationship seems to be so unlikely to paper. But, you know, when I used to ran into an obstacle before, I thought: 'Well, if it’s not possible…‘ – and my former marriage fell apart.

But the obstacles I face with him don’t put me off.

On the contrary, I take them as challenges. Given the circumstances, I am aware that it’s not reasonable to hope for a happy ending. But I still do anyway.“

Try a combination of great taste, a unique view and stylish interior.

"I base my cooking on French cuisine, which is closest to my heart. However, the Ginger & Fred restaurant has an international menu. We use a lot of local ingredients and we cooperate mainly with local suppliers,” says chef Rudolf Doležal.

Ginger & Fred is located on the seventh floor of the Dancing House, where you can enjoy original dishes in the company of works of modern art and with a view of Prague Castle.

We change the menu four times a year and we also offer daily specials in addition to our regular menu. In summer, you must not miss out on our broad selection of ice creams and sorbets.

Ginger & Fred is an ideal place for business and private lunches, romantic dinners and company parties.

"Amazing Delight" Please go and try for yourself as you will not leave disappointed.  

Ashley R. TripAdvisor, November 2016

“Party of 15 - amazing!”

The view, the prices, the service were special with a quirky feel to it all. Must visit when in Prague, will go again. Amazing.  

Steven N. TripAdvisor, September 2016

Open for lunch and dinner Monday – Sunday 11:30 – 23:00

The Dancing House Jiráskovo náměstí 6 Praha 2-Nové Město, 120 00

Reservations Suggested +420 221 984 160 info@ginger-fred-restaurant.cz