The Prague Visitor - February 2018

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Czech garnet…. red as blood, full of secrets, passions and magic.

Did you know that the Czech garnet is, among other garnets mined in many locations in the world, as unique as the Colombian emeralds or the Burmese rubies?

Garnets also have many legends. For centuries they have been considered as a stone of pilgrims and travelers who wore them as a talisman. According to legend, Noah had a lamp made of a garnet on his ark, which helped him navigate the ship in the evening darkness. It was rumored that glowing night garnets would protect their wearer from evil.

In the Middle Ages, the Knights used the garnets not only for decoration, but also for their protective power from injuries, as it gave the warriors a sense of immortality. Another legend claims that tiny crystals of red garnets are fossilized drops of blood of the gods.

Garnets symbolize fire, blood, and the heart, making it a favorite gift for wedding anniversaries or romantic gestures.

Let yourself be inspired by the beauty of the Czech garnet, get to know its power and strength….

Today, Granát Turnov is the largest producer of jewelry made with unique Czech garnets., including the Czech garnet. It was created by the unification of smaller private companies of goldsmith tradesmen in 1953. In order to ensure the production of jewellery, Granát Turnov obtained an exclusive license to extract Czech garnets and became the owner of the mines which extract the raw garnet material. The original Czech garnet jewellery, made by the traditional manufacturer Granát, d.u.v. Turnov, is seen as one of the symbols of the Czech Republic. It is not only popular in our country, but sought after by foreign tourists, who take it as an exceptional souvenir.

There’s only one true Czech Garnet...Granát Turnov The cooperative is the owner of the trademark and of origin "Czech Garnet" and "Czech Garnet Jewellery". The Garnet team is registered with the hallmark and guarantees the authenticity of the precious metals and stones used. Each Ceramic Garnet comes with a Certificate of Gems and, together with the G-brand Gemstone, guarantees stone foundations and jewellery.

Today's collection features a plethora of classical models that have been expanded over the last few years to modern jewellery design. This combination of Czech garnet and moldavin is very popular and this collection includes men's jewellery, children’s jewellery and also symbolic jewellery, such as crosses, hearts, stars, moon signs, letters and animals. We also offer a collection of ladies silver watches, gift items, glass and jewellery, all made from Czech garnet.

Praha 1, Dlouhá 28 a30 Tel.: +420 222 315 612

Praha 1, Panská 1/892 Tel.: +420 224 247 463

Praha 1, Pánská Pasáž Na Příkopě 23 Tel.: +420 242 451 068

Český Krumlov, Latrán 53 Tel.: +420 380 714 135

Ahoj, February!

Valentine’s Day (February 14) isn’t widely celebrated here. In fact, the day of love didn't come along here until the 1990s.

To us, that’s a good thing. Only a few restaurants are fully booked with fixed menus, and there’s no heavy marketing pressure to proclaim your undying love to your significant other with the expected Valentine’s gift. Instead, Prague offers what it always

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does… an invariably endless supply of romantic adventures down it’s cobblestoned streets.

This month, we look at a few places near Prague Castle where we love to get good, well priced food in our Near Bites section.

In 10 Things, find our picks of the not-to-miss events this month. Among our favorites are concerts from The Chainsmokers to The Signal Festival's

takeover of Rudolfinum. If you don’t find enough to do there be sure and check out our daily calendar in the Night & Day section.

And if you're not a fan already, like us on Facebook and find even more things to do. Plus send us a Facebook message and chat with Golem, our new chatbot, who has thousands of events to suggest each month. See you in March!

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Find the Elixir of youth in secret dungeons of king Rudolf ll. under the Charles bridge

During the reign of Emperor Rudolf II, many famous magicians and alchemists gathered in his secret underground alchemist labs, where they all tried to produce gold, various elixirs, including the most precious - the elixir of eternal youth.

You and your team find yourself trapped in the 16th century torture chamber, because you found out about the secret elixir. Your execution will begin in 70 min. Your only chance to survive is to be bright and brave.

Begin your quest and find a hidden underground path to Rudolf ‘s castle, where you will have the chance to complete the elixir yourself according to Rudolf ‘s Secret Recipe. Prepare to use all your senses to succeed.

our spa treament helps relieve stress and puts you in a better mood, plus it leaves your skin feeling amazing!

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Want to play now? Book on-line or contact us

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the chainsmokers ALL MONTH LONG

The Chainsmokers are an American DJ/production duo consisting of Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart. The EDM-pop duo achieved a breakthrough with their 2014 song "#Selfie", which was a top twenty single in several countries, and it's been uphill since.

They're currently touring in support of their latest release Sick Boy. Tickets are CZK 790 – 1490.

Where: TipSport Arena

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Iron & Wine + support: Half Waif Friday, january 5 3PM - 5pm Samuel "Sam" Ervin Beam, better known by his stage and recording name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released six studio albums, several EPs and singles, as well as a few downloadonly releases, which include a live album.

The band is currently touring in support of their latest release Best Epic.

Where: Hybernia Theatre

Náměstí Republiky 3/4

Cirkopolis Fest February 11 - 17

A contemporary circus festival with elements of contemporary dance, physical, visual theater and contemporary music scene genres. Every year the festival hosts several interesting and progressive foreign groups, workshops with foreign lecturers and other accompanying program. Visit www.cirkopolis.cz Where: Various places in Prague

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Farmers Market

Náplavka Hermanak

SATURDAYS FROM 8AM - 2PM IN RAŠÍNOVO NÁBŘEŽÍ

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chinese new year february 15-17

A unique music and dance performances, art, presentations of crafts and tasting of Chinese specialities – that all awaits you in the Municipal House on February 15-17.

Visitors can look forward to the performance of artists from Jiangsu (dance, singing, traditional Chinese music instruments, acrobatics), kungfu demonstrations, Chinese calligraphy workshops, tea ceremony, craft demonstrations and more.

Where: Municipal House (Obecní dům),

náměstí Republiky 5, Praha 1 - Staré Město, 111 21

Tyga

Tuesday, February 20, 7pm Tyga has been down with the big names from the start. His major label debut Careless World: Rise of the Last King, includes the singles "Rack City", "Faded" featuring fellow Young Money artist Lil Wayne, "Far Away" featuring Chris Richardson, "Still Got It" featuring Drake, and "Make It Nasty". He released his third album Hotel California, on April 9, 2013, and includes the singles "Dope" featuring Rick Ross, "For The Road" featuring Chris Brown, and "Show You" featuring Future.

Where: Forum Karlin

Pernerova 53

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SIM/NEBULA

Friday, February 16 6pm and 8pm If you're a fan of the Signal Festival and looking to get your fix, we have great news. The four-day festival of light art and emerging technologies that happens each October is embarking on spectacular new project titled SIM/NEBULA in Prague's neo-renaissance jewel Rudolfinum. A 50-minute long video mapping on the interior of the Dvořák Hall was completed by an outstanding performance of the The Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Rudolfinum Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

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Ghostpoet

Tuesday, February 20, pM Obaro Ejimiwe is a British vocalist and musician better known by his stage name Ghostpoet. His first album, Peanut Butter Blues & Melancholy Jam, was shortlisted for the 2011 Mercury Prize.

Absolutely a show to see if you're into up and coming artists.

Where: Lucerna Music Bar

Vodičkova 36

The Charlatans Wednesday, February 21, 9pm

Before Oasis, The Charlatans put the Manchester mark on the British music scene raking up hits through the 90's.

The band's story is completely rock and roll - from a meteoric rise to having to deal with a band member's death, a jail sentence, and creative exhaustion. And with any great rock story - The Charlatans have returned, in what some are saying are some of their best live performances since their inception. Tickets are at GoOut.cz Where: Meet Factory

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Glen Hansard

Friday, February 23, 8pm Glen Hansard is an Irish songwriter, actor, vocalist and guitarist for Irish group The Frames, and one half of folk rock duo The Swell Season. He is also known for his acting, having appeared in the BAFTA-winning film The Commitments, as well as starring in the film Once, which earned him a number of major awards, including an Academy Award for Best Song with Czech singer Markéta Irglová. Hansard returns to present songs from his new, third, solo album "Between Two Shores".

Where: Divadlo Studio DVA

Václavské náměstí 56

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TOto

Tuesday, February 27, 8pm Formed just after the fall of Disco in 1976, American band Toto came roaring onto the scene and a staple of the early 80's with hits like "Hold The Line", and "Rosanna" they're probably best known for their hit "Africa".

Where: Forum Karlín

Pernerova 51, Praha 8-Karlín

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“Our restaurant descends from an era when celebration of life, culture, luxury, open mindedness, hospitality and happiness all put together were a must. We the two brothers at K have designed the décor of the restaurant in the spirit of what Kapurthala , a European holiday retreat could have looked like. K’s modernity is expressed through its ambience, music and fashionable spirit.”

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italian cuisine with breathtaking views | Alšovo nábřeží, Prague 1 [near the Staroměstská stop] +420 605 454 020 | www.marinaristorante.cz

Gallery with a large range of contemporary Czech art.

The already popular XXV Homework of Gallery La Femme- "First Republic", where artists are creating their works on the given topic.

Come to see these artworks by J. Anderle, B. Jirků, M. Jiránek, M. Chabera, J. Slíva, J. Velčovský a další.

Artwork by Boris Jirků

Galerie La Femme Bílkova 2, Praha 1 110 00 Find us on the map!

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Twelve ideas for Celebrating

Valentines Day

Although it's not a Czech thing, celebrating Valentine’s Day in Prague isn’t hard. The city is a living fairytale, and it only takes a glance at its stunning castles, charming cobbled streets, and baroque gardens to understand why. But if you’re head-over-heels and looking to amp up the romance even further this Valentine’s Day, we’re here to help. Whether your game is fancy wine bars, relaxing spa days or horse-drawn carriage rides, here’s how to kick your romantic side into high gear in Prague.

Enjoy a Cocktail

Go to the opera or symphony

Take a walk

Alright, we’ll be the first to admit it—the best love stories often start with a little alcohol. But we’re not talking drunken hook-ups at the dive bar. Kick off the night with a handcrafted cocktail at Parlour, a classy, hidden, hushed mixology bar just a few steps from Wenceslas Square with a cozy interior, locals-only feel and no menu. We recommnd going on from there to Crazy Daisy, which is just around the corner.

You can’t go wrong with a night at the National Theatre, one of the most stunning destinations in the city. The more than 130-year-old venue is home to opera, drama, ballet and laterna magika, a multimedia style that combines digital technologies with live performance. Can’t get a ticket to the National Theatre?

No worries. The theatre is also connected to the equallyromantic State Opera, Estates Theatre, Karlin Music Theatre, and

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New Stage, where laterna magika performances are held.

Going back to basics doesn’t have to be boring. Going for a walk in Prague is a romantic venture in itself, whether you’re hitting the historic Vysehrad fortress, panoramic Letna park, or the charming Naplavka river bank, where you can marvel at the white swans that dot the Vltava. For an extra dose of romance (or two), take a trip to Petrin Hill, where a miniature Eiffel Tower is surrounded by cherry tree gardens and a statue of romantic poet Karel Hynek Mácha. Let’s just say there’s a reason couples line up

Have a glass of vino (or two) If wine is your thing, you’re in luck. Prague is home to a number of quality wine bars like Vinograf, a tried-and-true venue with three locations and one of the largest selections of Moravian and Bohemian wines in the city (we’re talking up to 350 options).

For a more casual setting, head to Na brehu Rhony, a cafe-like spot that focuses on Cotes du Rhone wines and is close to the Vysehrad fortress, another stop on our romance guide. Or, make a night out of your wine tasting with a visit to Bokovka, a hidden gem of a wine bar co-owned by a group of Czech filmmakers, which means it also offers—you guessed it—a private cinema.

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Horse-drawn carriage ride in Old Town Romance means there’s no limit on the cheesiness factor. Take advantage of this chance with a horse-drawn carriage ride through Old Town (come on, you know you’ve always wanted to). Just be prepared to pony up the cash, no pun intended.

Head to the carriages lined up near St. Nicholas Church for a 20-minute ride that’ll set you back 800 to 1,000 CZK. Thankfully, each carriage seats four—make it a double date to half the cost.

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Take a spa day You deserve it. We recommend the Corinthia Hotel, where the upscale Apollo Day Spa on the top floor offers a panoramic view of Prague from an indoor pool. But there are also a number of salt caves in Prague that both locals and visitors swear by for relaxation. For a traditional experience, you’ll find one of the city’s many mineral salt caves inside a 19th-century former brewery complex in the trendy Holešovice district. If you’re looking for something more...unusual...head to the beer spa located in Vinohradsky Dum. Yes, this actually does exist— here, you’ll bathe in in a special beer rich with microelements and vitamin B in a treatment known as balneotherapy. Finally, Aqua Palace is the spot for a more family-friendly venture. Drop the kids off at the water park and head to the “sauna world” and spa for a couple’s treatment.

Lastly, nothing says Valentine's Day more than chocolate (don't worry - your New Year's resolution is safe). Tawan Massage Centers has three upscale locations in Prague and offers the "Hot Chocolate" massage, a theraputic massage in a hot chocolate wrap.

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to kiss in this park on May 1, Prague’s unofficial Love Day.

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Prague Zoo Trips to the zoo shouldn’t be reserved for just kids. Especially in Prague, where the city’s zoo has been listed among the best in the world by the likes of Forbes and TripAdvisor. The Prague Zoo hosts nearly 5,000 animals and 650 species, so you won’t run out of things to see. Not only is the zoo a fun destination to marvel at penguins, tigers, giraffes, and other animals, but its location a few kilometers outside the city makes it a charming countryside getaway. Plus, we bet you didn’t know the zoo was originally intended to mark the marriage of the Crown Prince of Austria and the Princess of Belgium back in 1881. How romantic is that?

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Dine on a night cruise Upgrade your dinner date with a cruise along the Vltava. With River Boats Prague, guests will enjoy a four-course meal and a free glass of prosecco alongside live music, not to mention breathtaking views of the Charles Bridge, Rudolfinum, National Theatre, Vysehrad, and the Dancing House. The all-inclusive cruise will set groups of two back 1149CZK per person for a two-and-a-half hour ride, but let’s be honest—an effortless, preplanned night like this is worth it.

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Get inspired by art Prague may be home to a wealth of interesting museums and exhibits, but we wouldn’t exactly call the Museum of Communism or the National Museum prime date spots. Instead, our pick is Galerie La Femme, an intimate space on Bilkova street that showcases contemporary Czech art. For a larger selection in a romantic setting, head to Museum Kampa, a modern gallery on the charming Kampa Island with various hidden nooks, winding staircases, and rooftop terraces.

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Seal your love with a lock on the Charles Bridge...but not forever Fastening “love locks” along bridge railings has become a traditional in cities from Rome to Paris, and Prague’s Charles Bridge is no exception. Just be warned—your grand gesture may be a wasted effort, as more than 30 kg of locks are removed every week by a group aiming to protect and restore the bridge.

Hey, it’s the thought that counts. But if you are looking to make a more lasting mark, take some paint to the John Lennon Wall, where visitors and citizens alike have been leaving messages since before the Velvet Revolution. While your work will likely be painted over, it’s a less wasteful way to profess your love.

Upgrade your room

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You’re already on vacation—why not go all out? A quick hotel room upgrade is possibly the easiest way to make Valentine’s Day feel special. If you're spending your stay in a hostel or AirBnb, why not upgrade? There's several Valentine's Day options, including the Dancing House hotel, a swanky building overlooking the Prague Castle that was inspired by iconic dance duo Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. (You can’t get more romantic than that.) Our tip—get a drink at the Glass Bar on the top floor, where you can gaze at epic views of the Prague skyline from wall-to-wall windows, or brave the cold on the bar’s terrace.

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Thrill Seek For those adrenaline seeking couples, Active Czech has an ice climbing adventure for you. A frozen waterfall outside of Prague in the mountain town of Liberec provides the backdrop for your adventure. A qualified instructor takes you through the process of becoming an ice climber in this three hour climbing course.

You can also climb at night – which is a bit colder, but worth the view on a clear night. Equipment is provided. Check out activeczech.com to sign up.

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Have dinner with a view Don’t let Prague’s breathtaking views go to waste. Splurge on one of Prague’s many rooftop dining options, like the Dancing House's stylish Ginger and Fred, where you can enjoy adventurous dishes on the seventh floor of the building with views of the Prague Castle, Vltava River and Charles Bridge.

Though it isn’t technically too far above ground, Manes is another restaurant with gorgeous views of Petrin Hill and Old Town.

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Try Our Margaritas.

Prague’s newest and most unique cocktail bar, focused on bar mixology, centrally located on Wenceslas Square. With it’s first republic atmosphere, swing and electro-swing, videomapping 8K show, wide range of spirits and wines, ice cream from alcohol, mixed alcoholic cocktail drinks inspired by Prague.

Open for Lunch and Dinner.

Americká 684/8

Lucemburská 6

Malé nám. 457/13

+420 222 542 031

+420 222 211 702

+420 222 233 247

Praha 2

Praha 3

Praha 1

www.lasadelitas.com

Václavské náměstí 773/4 , Prague, Czech Republic +420 273 130 486 | www.crazydaisy.cz

bistro - bakery - co�ee shop

home-made cakes. vegan food. and more.

Valentines Day Cruise Valentine ride on "Maria boat"from 7pm - 10pm with buffet and romantic music

Valentine ride on "Czech boat"from 6:30pm - 9pm with 3 course meal and life music

1149czk - Use "VISITOR" code for 20% discount!

Reservation before is necessary Book at www.riverboatsprague.cz or +420 734 255 067 or Visit Us docked Under Štefánik bridge -  on the Map (Under Pier 16)

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RESTAURANT GUIDE A few of our favorite places. Nobody paid to be on this list. get out there and enjoy yourself!

Look for the location on the map in the middle of this issue.

T: Tram Stop M: Metro Stop

contemporary restaurants

Ginger & Fred 

Agave Restaurant

ginger-fred-restaurant.cz Posh French restaurant atop the Dancing House with an amazing view. T: Jiráskovo náměstí 

Upscale Mexican

Masná 620/2, Praha 1

www.agaverestaurant.cz Delicious tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes. T: Dlouhá třída  

Asian Temple y Asian - Upscale

864/, Bílkova 864/13, Praha 1

Tepenyaki variety of Asian cuisine prepared right before your eyes. Not only is the food delicious, but the presentation is an entertaining and one-of-a-kind experience.

T: Čechův most  

Bad Jeff’s BBQ ) American Style BBQ

Americká 78/32, Praha 2

www.badjeffs.cz American barbecue ribs, mac and cheese, burgers, and fries. T: Náměstí Míru  

Casa De Carli 8%

Italian Vězeňská 5, Staré Město, Praha 1 www.casadecarli.cz Authentic Italian in a cozy and picturesque setting. T: Dlouhá třída M: Staroměstská  

French

Jiráskovo nám. 1981/6, Praha 2

Good Eats t Bistro and Café

Nerudova 8, 118 00, Praha 1

www.goodeats.cz If you're near the castle and looking for a nice sandwhich or cup of coffee (or breakfast if you're an early-riser), this is your place. .

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Gran Fierro Argentinian # Steakhouse

Voršilská 14 Praha 1

www.granfierro.cz Modern atmosphere and high quality meats with a wonderful wine list. T: Národní divadlo  

Grand Cru  International

Lodecká 4 Praha1 T: Bílá labuť M: (B) Náměstí Republiky

www.grand-cru.cz/en Great Mediterranean and international dishes in a beautiful baroque house.  

Home Kitchen 1 Estrella $ Vegetarian

Opatovická 17, Praha 1

www.estrellarestaurant.cz Vegetarian and vegan options at a great price. T: Národní třída  

Field Restaurant  International Fine Dining

U milosrdných 12, Praha 1

www.fieldrestaurant.cz/en Sophisticated Czech cuisine and superb wine list. Michelin star restaurant! T: Dlouhá třída  

Food Story 

International

Jankovcova 14a, Praha 7 T: Lazarská

www.homekitchen.cz/en Instead of menus, customers order by looking at hearty sample dishes laid out around the restaurant. 

Jo's Bar & Restaurant 7# Burgers and Cocktails

Malostranské nám. 264/7, Praha 1

Our favorite burger place near the castle. With a selection of gourmet burgers, plus a build your own burger menu and bespoke cocktail menu. Affordable as well . T:

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Market Restaurant

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Quality cuisine served at stations around the entrance to the store.

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Petrská 1136/12, 110 00 Nové Město

Dlouhá 618/14, Praha 1 T: Dlouhá třída

George Prime Steak  Steakhouse

Platnéřská 111/19, Praha

www.georgeprimesteak.com Classic American appetizers, entrees.

Famous around Europe for their steak. T: Staroměstská 

Indian

www.indian-restaurant-prague.com Famous not just for the food but the atmosphere as well, K the Two Brothers is a favorite for everyone, including visiting celebraties. T: Bílá Labuť 

La Loca Lemon Leaf  Thai

Myslíkova 260/14, Praha 2

www.lemon.cz/home-en Upscale Thai Cuisine restaurant with innovative recipes and a great wine list. Our go-to for Thai Cuisine, with a menu packed full of all of your traditional favorites, plus some very innovative recipes and great wine list. Nice, upscale atmosphere as well. T: Jiráskovo náměstí 

La Bottega  Italian

Dlouhá 39, Praha 1 Tusarova 39, Praha 1

www.labottega.cz Authentic Italian on an everchanging menu with fresh pasta made in-house and wide selection of cheeses. T: Hradební M: (B) Náměstí Republiky  

La Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise  International

Haštalská 753/18, Praha1

www.ladegustation.cz/en Wine pairings and a choice of 6 or 11 Michelin Star courses. T: Dlouhá třída M: (B) Náměstí Republiky  

La Loca 

Crossover Cuisine

Odborů 278/4, Praha 2

www.laloca.cz/en La Loca’s offerings are exquisite, delicious and healthy. Mixing the tastes of Mediterranean and Middle East, La Loca believes that food is better when shared. Highly recommended place for a business lunch, casual hang-out with friends or romantic dinner date with someone special. T:Charles’ Square M- Můstek  

Las Adelitas 

Naše maso 

Americká 684/8 , Praha 2 Malé náměstí 457/13, Praha 1 Lucemburská 6, Praha 3

Dlouhá 39, Praha 1

Mexican

www.lasadelitas.cz 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 genuine as it gets. Oh, and the drinks? Margarita heaven. Three locations. Book ahead if you can, they get busy! T: Národní třída M: (B) Národní třída  

Lehká Hlava (Clear Head)  Vegetarian

Boršov 280/2, Praha 1

www.lehkahlava.cz Healthy but delicious meals from natural, sustainable ingredients.

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free friendly. T: Národní divadlo  

Marina 8$

Alšovo nábřeží, Staré Město

Italian cuisine with one of the best views in Prague - an elegant floating restaurant.

T: Staroměstská M: Staroměstská  

Maso a Kobliha  International

Petrská 23, Praha 1 T: Petrské náměstí

Walk-up Food

nasemaso.ambi.cz/en Fresh meats, including dry aged beef and pork sausages. T: Dlouhá třída  

Piknik Park 7^

Italian Nosticova 470/8, Malá Strana Located in Kampa Island We discovered Piknik Park on an afternoon stroll through Kampa.

From it's gorgeous views to it's gorgeous food, it's total Instagram eye candy.  

Sansho  International

Petrská 1170/25 Praha 1

www.sansho.cz Asian fusion restaurant offering menu of six courses of seasonal dishes. Prague’s first whole animal restaurant. T: Bílá labuť M: (B) Florenc  

Špejle  Bistro

Jindřišská 937/16 Praha 1

www.spejle.eu Diners select beautifully prepared items À la carte. T: Praha Masarykovo Nadrazi M: (A) Mustek 

www.masoakobliha.cz/english-1 High quality, organic meats that stem from their sister butcher shop, The Real Meat Society.  

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Choco Loves Coffee

Atelier Red & Wine

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Wine - Czech and Regional

Rošických 603/4, Praha 5

atelieratelier.cz Upscale Czech food and wine selection. T: Švandovo divadlo  

Na Břehu Rhony  Na Hrobci 1, Praha 2

Winebar Affordable French wines and food platters.

T: Výtoň  

Naturel 

Wine Bar / Café

Myslíkova 257/6, Praha 2 vino-naturel.cz Selection of Czech and French wines with great snacks. T: Jiráskovo náměstí 

Red Pif 

International

Betlémská 9, Praha 1

Zlata Praha 8*

Czech / International Pařížská 30, 110 00 Staré Město T: Čechův most Czech

High atop the InterContinental Prague, Zlata Praha boasts spectacular year-round panoramic views and upscale traditional Czech and international dishes.  

Czech Restaurants La Republica 8!

Na Poříčí 1041/12, Nové Město

Czech food using traditional Austro-Hungarian recipes in a contemporary environment.

T: Náměstí Republiky M: Náměstí Republiky 

Lokál Dlouhá  Czech

Dlouhá 33 Praha 1

lokal.ambi.cz A Czech favorite with traditional dishes and incredible beer. The other location is just below Charles Bridge. T: Dlouhá třída M: (B) Náměstí Republiky 

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Malostranská beseda  Czech

Malostranské nám. 35/21, Praha 1

www.malostranska-beseda.cz Authentic Czech food experience with a great view of St. Nicholas. Perfect coming from or going to the Castle. T: Malostranské náměstí  

U Fleků  Czech

Křemencova 1651/11, Praha 1

en.ufleku.cz Established in 1499, U Fleků is so old they jokingly say Christopher Columbus could have had a pint there. T: Národní divadlo  

U Kroka  Czech

Vratislavova 28/12, Praha 2

www.ukroka.cz All the great Czech classics in a comfortable and well presented ambience. T: Výtoň 

Vinohradský Parlament  Czech

Náměstí Míru 820/9, Praha 2 M: (A) Namesti Miru

www.vinohradskyparlament.cz A modern day pub with unique cooling technology beer glasses. 

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U Sadu  Czech

Škroupovo nám. 1282/5, Praha 3-Žižkov www.usadu.cz Our favorite late-night spot is wonderful during the day too. WIth amazing traditional Czech dishes and 10 kinds of draft beer on tap, we love it. Their breakfast is also worth checking out. Open 'til 4am. M: (B) Jiřího z Poděbrad T: Husinecká  

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Czech Maiselova 3, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia Every inch of this place is etched with crazy artwork and jokes. And if that’s not enough to win you over, the fresh beer and tasty homemade meats will do the trick.

T: Staroměstská  

U Dobřenských 5$

Staré Město, 110 00 Praha, Czechia T: Národní divadlo Czech

This microbrewery offers three types of beers, made exclusively with herbal ingredients.

Relax in the cozy basement of the pub, or outside in the garden with the menu that boasts quality meats from a local butcher.  

www.redpif.cz/en Delicious European cuisine. Great for wine lovers looking for a laid-back atmosphere.

T: Národní divadlo  

Veltlín % Wine Bar

Křižíkova 488/115, Praha 8

This gem has become our go-to when visiting the Karlin area. The staff are great and the owner Bogdan is also an award winning Wine Guru (who is down to earth and friendly even to us non-guru wine fans). T: Urxova M: (B) Křižíkova  

Vinograf 

Wine Bar & Restaurant

(Senovážné ) Senovážné nám. 23, Praha 1 (Andel) Radlická 1C, Praha 5 (Míšeňská ) Míšeňská 8, Praha 1

vinograf.cz Ever-changing wine selection, knowledgeable staff, and great cheese plates.  

Wine Food Market 

Seafood / Pasta

Strakonická 948/1, Praha 5

www.winemarket.cz Market hall type of restaurant with amazing pasta and seafood dishes. M: (B) Smíchovské nádraží

 

RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

Wing Haus When Sergio Raygada arrived in Prague, he noticed the city was missing something essential - good chicken wings. Wing Haus was founded with a commitment to fresh ingredients, home made sauces, and some of the best home made fries in Prague. With flavors ranging from the mild Teriyaki to the burning hot Nuclear, there's twelve flavors to choose from.

Find Wing Haus in Vinohrady at Vinohradská 1215/32 in Prague 2.

You can also find them online at www.winghaus.cz.

Cafes & Coffee Café Imperial 8) Café

Na Poříčí 15, 110 00 Nové Město

www.cafeimperial.cz Classy cafe with an upscale vibe & decorated with elaborately carved walls & an art nouveau finish. M: Náměstí Republiky  

Café Louvre  Café

Národní třída 22, Praha 1

www.cafelouvre.cz/en Elegant ambience, wonderful breakfasts, great desserts and a robust menu. T: Národní třída  

Café Neustadt 

Karlovo Náměstí 23/1, Prague 2

www.cafeneustadt.cz/cafe-neustadt_en Café and coffee shop Beautiful courtyard, classy coffee bar and vegetarian menu. T: Charles’ Square  

Café Savoy 

Vítězná 124/5, Pra Café ha 5

cafesavoy.ambi.cz Casual atmosphere, lavish wooden interior with giant chandeliers and reasonably priced food. T: Národní divadlo 

La Bohéme Café  Sázavská 32, Praha 2 M: (A) Náměstí Míru

www.labohemecafe.cz Café Coffee roastery and teashop serving up unusual drinks like espresso with bitter lemon tonic or cherry juice and rosemary.  

Kafemat  Café

Dejvická 3, Praha 6

Comfy espresso shop with coffee and cakes to go. T: Hradčanská M: (A) Hradčanská  Café / Gelato

Malostranské nám. 38/24

www.amorino.com Not just beautiful gelatos, but they have pretty amazing coffee as well, this is one of our favorite places to visit in Malostranske Namesti. T: Malonstranske Namesti M: Malostranske  

bakeries & confections Simply Good  Café

Hejnická 149/35, Praha 9

Smetanovo nábř. 1012/2, Praha 1

Erhartova Cukrárna

Bitcoin Coffee 

Dělnická 475/43, Praha 7

https://www.paralelnipolis.cz Coffee with espresso beans roasted in Berlin, Ethiopia, and Columbia. T: Dělnická  

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Milady Horákové 387/56 Praha 7

www.erhartovacukrarna.cz Café Retro-style bakery and dessert with family recipes and traditional Czech sweets. T: Letenské náměstí M: (A) Letenské náměstí  

Good Food 7(

Karlova 8, Prague 1

Jugoslávská 662/27, Vinohrady

www.dutchpub.cz Steak and Burgers The Dutch Pub offers an international menu with an emphasis on steaks and burgers. The heavy wood bar and open kitchen provide a relaxed vibe, as does the great beer and spirit selection.

With their two projection screens, they’re also our pick for watching sports. T: Národní třída  

chocolovescoffee.cz All things chocolate meets all things coffee.

From confections to hot chocolate and beautiful candies and delcisious coffees, We love this place!

T: IP Pavlova M: IP Pavlova  

PUbs, burger & streetfood Black Dog Cantina 5#

Gorazdova 357/1, Praha 2

Amorino 8@

Café Slavia  www.cafeslavia.cz For decades, Slavia has been the pre-show or post-show stop for guests going to the National Theatre across the street. With a live piano player, mirrored ceilings and a beautiful view of the Vltava 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 their sister restaurant Parnas is as amazing as the views. T: Národní divadlo 

Dutch pub 6

Café

www.simplygood.cz/en Czech bakery in the trendy Karlín District with homemade koláče, frgály and other goodies.

T: Křižíkova M: (B) Křižíkova  

Café

Choco Loves Coffee 8^

www.blackdogs.cz Street Food The menu concept can be characterized as “Fine Street Food”; the restaurant has the atmosphere of a pub and lively bar.

T: Palacky Square 

Brixton Balls 

Korunní 783/23, Praha 2

www.brixtonballs.cz/en Street Food Handmade meatballs served as subs, on pizzas, or with homemade sauces, coleslaw, basmati rice, and crispy fries. T: Šumavská 

Becketts Irish Pub 7@

Londýnská 473/22, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady, Czechia Irish

A casual pub that will become a favorite of any sports fans looking for some flavorsome wings and nice pint of Guiness. T: I. P. Pavlova  

Vladislavova 1390/17, Praha 1

The Craft7&

Náměstí Míru 1221/4, Praha 2

www.thecraft.cz Burgers Burgers and Wings and six beers on tap in a cool space. M: Náměstí Míru T: Náměstí Míru 

Dish Fine Burgers  Burgers

Římská 1196/29, Praha 2

www.dish.cz/en Comfort food and delicious burgers. Be sure to make a reservation! M: Náměstí Míru T: Náměstí Míru 

WingHaus 8& Wings

Vinohradská 1215/32, Praha 2

www.winghaus.cz From Sweet to Spicy and flavors like Lemon Pepper, Mango Habanero, Sriracha BBQ, - then throw in some fries and great beer - and this place hits the spot every time.

M: Náměstí Míru T: Náměstí Míru 

Beergeek 

Vinohradská 62, Praha 3 T: Vinohradská vodárna

www.beergeek.cz/en Beer Gods 32 different beers on tap and our favorite...

Chicken Wings!  

http://www.goodfood-karlova.cz Café Famous for their instagram-worthy Trdnek.  

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First let people off, before you get on.

If someone elderly gets on, give up your seat. It’s not just curtious, it’s expected here.

To fit in on the metro and trams wear your headphones.

If you don’t have headphones, then play with your phone instead, or read a book or this magazine.

If you’ve been drinking, don’t act like an idiot, even with friends.

Public Transport Tips:

Tram and Metro Map Late Night: After midnight, trams switch to “Night Service”, which includes a whole new schedule that can be a bit confusing - especially if you’ve had a few drinks.

Our recommendation - call an Uber or Liftago or use a taxi to get to your destination.

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Cocktail of the month CRAZY DAISY'S "PERLOVKA" Located on Wenceslas Square, Crazy Daisy is one of our favourite new bars that's popped up.

It's sensory oveload on every level as the beautifiul First Republic interior meets state of the art video projection, literally making the walls come alive. The staff are impeccably dressed in period attire and attentive to guests every whim, serving up mind-blowing drinks.

Pictured here: Perlovka: Tanqueray, almond syrup, raspberry cordial, Campari, lemon- lime juice , raspberry crust, fresh lime juice Crazy Daisy | Václavské nám. 773/4, Praha 1 www.crazydaisy.cz

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THE PRAGUE VISITOR | February 2018

COCKTAIL GUIDE

The best cocktail bars in Prague (like the ones listed here) 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

V kolkovne 3, Praha 1

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.

Number 82 on the map. +420 224 811 165 for Reservations

Parlour Krakovská 15, Praha 1 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. Number 84 on the map. +420 777 200 015 for Reservations.

L'Fleur V Kolkovně 920/5, 1, Praha 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 Muchainspired stained glass window towards the back of the bar. 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. Number 94 on the map. +420 734 255 665 for Reservations

Anonymous Bar Michalská 12, Praha 1 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. Number 93 on the map. +420 608 280 069 for Reservations.

Le Valmont

Uhelný trh 414/9, Praha 1

www.levalmont.cz 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. Number 90 on the map. +420 224 267 266 for Reservations.

Black Angel's Staroměstské nám. 29, Praha 1 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. +420 224 213 807 for Reservations.

Bar and Books

Manesova 64, Praha 2

and Týnská 19, Praha 1 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). 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). Number 85 and 86 on the map.

they do serve amazing hot dogs. Number 89 on the map. No Reservations.

Bonvivant's CTC Bartolomějská 305, P1

Oblaca Žižkov Television Tower, Praha 3

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. Bartenders are a virtual encyclopedia of drink possibilities and suggestions based on your tastes. +420 775 331 862 for Reservations.

Bugsy's

Pařížská 1068/10, Praha 1 www.bugsysbar.cz Bugsy’s is another bar with a great history, popping up just after the Velvet Revolution. Their 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. Number 95 on the map. +420 224 810 287 For Reservations.

Hemingway's

Karolíny Světlé 26, Praha 1 www.hemingwaybar.cz 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.

The bar’s philosophy is that every customer must have a seat, so you won’t feel overcrowded here.

So reservations are recommended. Number 97 on the map. +420 773 974 764 for Reservations.

Cash Only Bar Liliova 3, Prague 1 www.cashonlybar.cz 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,

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). 92 on the map. + 420 210 320 086 for Reservations.

La Bodeguita del Medio Kaprova 19/5, Praha 1

www.labodeguitadelmedio.cz With it's colonial-style interior straight from Old Havana, La Bodeguita is on point. In addition to great food, bar staff have perfected their craft with regional drinks, from the Cuba Libre to the Mojito. There's a live Cuban band several nights of the week and an amazing cigar selection as well (La Bodeguita was one of the first cigar bars in Prague). . Number 97 on the map. +420 224 813 922 for Reservations.

Alchemist Bar Provaznická 1, Praha 1

www.thealchemistbar.cz A relative newcomer on the scene, Achemist is turning out quality prohibition style drinks in their ornate classicly decorated location at the bottom of Wenclases Square. Number 98 on the map. +420 251 510 940 for Reservations.

Crazy Daisy Václavské nám. 4, Praha 1

www.crazydaisy.cz Somewhat hidden at the bottom of Wenceslas Square, this one of our favourite new hotspots.

First republic style interior, bar staff dressed the part and videomapping on the walls that pushes reality - it feels like you're in The Great Gatsby.

Oh, and the drinks - amazing! Number 99 on the map. +420 273 130 486 for Reservations.

CLUB GUIDE Roxy 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

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. Number 66 on the map.

Cross Club

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. Number 67 on the map.

Meet Factory

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. Number 68 on the map.

M1 Lounge Masná 1, Prague 1 www.m1lounge.com

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. Number 69 on the map.

James Dean 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 turned nightclub late night. Number 70 on the map.

NEONE

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.

Number 72 on the map.

Radost FX radostfx.cz

Bělehradská 120, Prague 2

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, wellknown as one of the best brunch spots in all of Prague. Number 73 on the map.

Retro

Francouzská 75/4, 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.

Number 75 on the map.

Chapeau Rouge

Jakubska 2, Old Town www.chapeaurouge.cz

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 The ground floor of Chapeau is a chill place to meet people from all over the world: travelers and expats alike. Number 77 on the map.

U Sudů

Vodičkova 10, Prague 1 www.usudu.cz

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.

Number 78 on the map.

Harley's

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 twominute walk from Old Town Square. Number 79 on the map.

La Loca

Odborů 278/4, Prague 2

Chic, fashionable and a whole lotta fun! One of the very first smoke-free establishments in Prague entertains the crowds all day every day.

The night is the time when true party colours of La Loca show. International vibes mixed with a scrumptious selection of sizzling drinks are a guarantee of a big night-out. Add a carefully selected music program - karaoke, 80s & 90s retro parties, DJ performances, live concerts and rooftop gatherings in the summer - and you can rest assured knowing you'll very likely to create memories to remember for a lifetime.

Café 80's 8)

You can't go wrong with 80's music. Whether you're nostaligic or just appreciative of all things "totally awesome", the two-story venue does features an 80's themed café restaurant on the first floor. But, the real story here is the basement. A nicely sized music club with an illuminated dance floor, plus a large bar and VIP lounge make it a night worthy of the MTV generation. Number 80 on the map.

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New Menu Items!

Sushi for dine in or delivery!

Náměstí Svobody 728/1, Dejvice, Prague 6

Monday to Sunday: 11am – 10pm

Lunch Delivery Hours: 11am- 3pm

For reservations or delivery: +420 774 785 077

www.sakuradejvice.cz

Náš Svařák Best hot wine in Prague Come and try it at our place and warm up the cold winter days!

Jungamnnovo náměstí 6, Prague 1

www.nasvarak.cz

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ROESEL

Good Eats

Roesel Beer & Cake just opened up a few months ago but they've quickly gotten the locals seal of approval. Located near Charles Bridge (across from McDonalds) they have a limited menu - but every item is amazing, from the soups to the cakes and of course the craft beer.

Located just down the road from Prague Castle (Nerudova 208/8), we love Good Eats not just for their delicious salads and healthier options, but we also love their breakfast - particularly the peanut butter banana pancakes.

NEAR BITES:

PRAGUE CASTLE

So you're in Mala Strana and you've seen Prague Castle - and now you're hungry. This month, we tell you about four of our favorite nearby restaurants with good affordable food. For even more options, visit our restaurant guide in the issue, or visit our Facebook and talk Golem, our friendly chatbot.

U Magistra Kelly U Magistra Kelly (located at Šporkova 521/5 just across from the German Embassy) is a classic small Czech Pub and Beer Garden. The variety of Czech beers, cuisine and atmosphere promise a delicious time and certain Instagram -worthy photo opps. Ask if they have the owner's homemade klabasa available.

Jo's Bar & Restaurant Jo's Bar and Restaurant (Malostranské náměstí 264/7) is always worth checking out. Our favourite here has to be the build your own burger, which has hundreds of delicious combinations, and it's under 200kc. Also, check out the cocktails!

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INSPIRED BY THE

FIRST REPUBLIC THE PROFESSIONAL WINGMAN

With culinary inspiration of post-1918 Czech

and Austro-Hungarian cuisine, La Republica boasts a beautiful rich interior and the largest bar in the Czech Republic. From Wednesday to Saturday, La Republica features live music.

also specializes in cocktails, wines and delicious homemade lemonades.

Menu specialties include the famous grilled Bavarian pork knuckle, grilled tables side by chefs especially for you.

Na Poříčí 12 Nové Město, Praha 1 +420 602 202 631 www.larepublica.cz

Vinohradská 1215/32, Praha 2-Vinohrady Telephone +420 725 955 195 www.winghaus.cz Come in, call in, or order online.

Malostranské náměstí Malostranské nám. 38/24, Praha 1

OPENING HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 22:00 p.m.

Satu Saturday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 22:00 p.m.

We are looking for new english speaking employees

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Z Key

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

NIGHT & DAY

Every Wednesday General Knowledge Quiz Night  19:30 @ The Globe Bookstore

Pštrossova 1925/6

Weekly general knowledge quiz. Teams of up to 8 people. Reservation recommended. quiz, trivia

Every Thursday Karao Clan  22:30 @ Le Clan

Balbínova 23

Weekly late-night karaoke party. karaoke, music, club

Every Friday Pop 80´s & 90´s video party  20:00 @ Lucerna Music Bar

Vodičkova 36

Infamous weekend

Every Saturday Pop 80´s & 90´s video party  20:00 @ Lucerna Music Bar

Vodičkova 36

Infamous weekend dance party with DJ Jirka Neumann dance, disco

80s & 90s Video Disco Party 21:00 @ La Loca Music Bar & Lounge

Odborů 278/4

La Loca’s weekly disco night with free entry! dance, disco

Every Sunday Story Time 

11:00 @ The Globe Bookstore

Pštrossova 1925/6

A few hours of fun with English language stories, activities and crafts every Sunday.

A great way to leave the kids properly supervised with while you unwind close by with a nice Sunday brunch. children, books, story time

Thursday, February 1 Dropkick Murphys 

19:30 @ Malá sportovní hala

Areál Výstaviště

February calendar

Non verbal contemporary dance performance.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 120 to 220 CZK Dancer, Dance scene, Dance

Scandi 2018 Praha ###festival, other###

00:00 @ Praha – various venues Festival of Nordic cinema, many Englishfriendly options.

Carmen 

19:00 @ Karlin Musical Theatre

Křižíkova 10

Performed in Czech with English surtitles.

Also performs on Feb 2nd at 19:00 and Feb 3rd and 4th at 15:00.

Opera

Rotting Christ + Carach Angren + Svart Crown  19:00 @ Futurum Music Bar

Zborovská 7

550 CZK Metal

Konec pololetí 2018: Stříbrný Rafael + Shizzle Orchestra + more  20:00 @ Chapeau Rouge

Jakubská 2

80 to 120 CZK Singer-songwriter, Band, Accordion, Rock, Debut, Young, Drummer, Folk, Guitar, World music

Czech Philharmonic & Fabio Luisi  19:30 @ Rudolfinum

Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

Also performs on Feb 2nd 100 to 1200 CZK Antonín dvořák, Classical, Orchestra, Composer, Symphony, Symphony orchestra

Rhythm Desperados 

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Rhythm, Jazz, Jazz musician

Friday, February 2 Hoofbeats Music: Optiv + Inward, Hanzo & Randie  20:00 @ Cross Club

Plynární 23

Swiss drum and bass dj/producer Optiv and guests.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 100 CZK

New Years Day Fireworks The Prague Burlesque Show  21:30 @ Royal

Vinohradská 48

Overwhelming costumes, fantastic music and incredible light designs will make your experience unforgettable. Don’t mess with the law of the tease. Let’s get the show started! Also performs on Feb 2nd, 9th and 16th.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 490 to 9990 CZK Show

Round Up: Alisson + Eddie Mur + more  22:00 @ Vlkova 26

Vlkova 699/26

Expect to hear deep basslines laced with dark groovy techno. 100 CZK Drum, Deep house, Bass, Electronic, Summer season, Dj

Bikinnyshop + Limbo Planet + Lili Vilit  20:00 @ Chapeau Rouge

Jakubská 2

120 CZK Music

The Basement: DJ Casey Copa + DamnBros. + more  20:00 @ Chapeau Rouge

Jakubská 2

90s hardcore punk/Celtic folkVisit GoOut.cz for tickets. 839 CZK Punk, Prestigious

Maya Jane Coles (UK) 

Hip-hop, Dj, Electronic, Dance

Dlouhá 33

Hater + support: Lukas Landa 

Music producer, audio engineer and DJ based in the United Kingdom, born in London of British and Japanese descent. Under her real name, she mostly composes and plays house music, while her alias Nocturnal Sunshine is dedicated to dubstep. She also takes part in an electronic dub duo called She Is Danger with Lena Cullen.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets.

448 to 498 CZK Producer, House music, British, Audio

Miriam Bayle 

20:00 @ Underdogs’ Ballroom &

Bar Nádražní 3

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 199 CZK Acoustic guitar, Electronic music, Folk, Electronic

La Loba 

20:00 @ Ponec – the dance venue

Husitská 24a

23:00 @ Roxy

19:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Pop, Jazz, Jazz singer, Czech

Rhythm Desperados 

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Rhythm, Jazz, Jazz musician

Saturday, February 3 Best of 420PEOPLE  19:30 @ Jatka78

Bubenské nábřeží 306/13

A dance-music fusion between the dance company 420PEOPLE and the band Please the Trees. Non verbal.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 200 to 350 CZK Czech, Band, World, Czech republic, Rock, Drama, Indie, Energy, Alternative, Dance

Cinderella 

18:00 @ HILT – black light theatre

Betlémská 286/5

The famous story of a poor girl who enchants a wealthy prince with her beauty and charm as a shadow theatre performance. The performance uses contemporary modern dance and the magic of shadows, in combination with colorful projections to create a spectacular effect on canvas right before your eyes. Also performs on Feb 10th, 17th and 24th.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 390 to 590 CZK Performance, Projection

Krásova 27

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 150 CZK Art, Jazz, Electronic

The Prague Illusion 

19:00 @ M1 Lounge Bar & Club

Masná 1

Multi award-winning illusionist and mind reader Jonathan David Bass’s performance is chock full of mind reading, illusions, comedy, and audience participation.

Experience up close and personal illusions, mind reading, and daring feats of danger.

With his unique brand of illusion, he has been the feature act in over 60 television shows around the world, including “The World’s Greatest Magic“ on NBC and “Masters of Illusion“ on FOX. Also performs on Feb 10th and 24th.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 650 CZK Illusion, Show, Performance

Konnekt: Smack + Maribor + more  21:00 @ Cross Club

Plynární 23

Krymská 12

Møreti + Mutuju 

Silent Night: Dialect + Loto Retina + more 

80 CZK Club, Ambient, Electronic, Deep house

Husitská 24a

Artmosféra + Nice To Meet You 

19:30 @ Café V lese

Skety 

21:00 @ Ponec – the dance venue

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

20:00 @ Punctum

Lazer Viking + special guests: Pris + Dukla  Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 100 CZK

Czech vocal a cappella project comprised of young jazz singers and musicians on the Czech scene. 180 to 250 CZK

Stimul Nights: Anthony Pateras & eRikm + The Mond 

Czech’s very own grime superstar Smack and guests at one of Prague’s most infamous venues.

Hip-hop, Czech, Experimental, Music lover, Djs, Rap, Grime, Dubstep, Techno, Bass, Electronic, Dj

150 to 200 CZK Musical, Czech, Soloist, Slovakia, Musician, Jazz scene, Jazz, Concert, Trio, Director, Quintet

22:00 @ Jazz Dock

Centre, Experimental, Acoustic, Silent, Electronic, Improvisation

13th edition of an ongoing series of concerts, this time with two producers whose works are blending synth sounds, digital samples and various field recordings.

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 199 to 399 CZK

23:00 @ Wildt

Dukelských Hrdinů 770/53

20:00 @ Chapeau Rouge

Jakubská 2

Play, Band

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with English surtitles (visible only from the balcony).Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 150 to 350 CZK Nature, World, Subtitle

Iron & Wine + support: Half Waif 

The Myrrors 

Under the artistic name Iron & Wine, American singer-songwriter Sam Beam recently published his sixth studio album, Beast Epic , which continues to collect one positive review after another.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 690 to 990 CZK

20:00 @ Theremin

Kloboučnická 13

Experimental/psychedelic folk-rock band from from the Arizona .Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 200 CZK Rock band, Play

Agharta Band 

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

Also performs on Feb 27th. 250 CZK Composition, Classical, Rock, Piano, Jazz, Guitar

Jaroslav Šimíček Quartet  19:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

150 to 200 CZK Jazz, Band

Wolf Alice

Tango, jazz and classical music fusion. 150 to 200 CZK Composer

independently-organized TED-like events meant to inspire conversation, prompt innovation and create connections. The theme for this year is internationalism.

Expect great talks about Cryptocurrencies or whats it like being a Congolese refugee and many more!Visit GoOut.cz for tickets.

100 CZK

Terne Čhave 

The After party 

Escualo Kvintet  19:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

22:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

One of the best and most successful Roma bands in the Czech Republic. 200 to 300 CZK Czech republic, World music, Czech

Colorful House: DJ Dan Cooley + DJ Michael C. + DJ Jakobeen  20:00 @ Chapeau Rouge

Jakubská 2

Czech, Desire, Trance, Dj, Indies, Electronic, Techno

20:00 @ Archa Theatre

Na Poříčí 26

Play exploring the legacy of Vaclav Havel against the backdrop of today´s Europe.

Performed in Czech with English surtitles.

Also performes on Feb 5th.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 290 CZK Drama, Party

Impression and Expression: Prague Philharmonia  19:30 @ Rudolfinum

Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

150 to 3000 CZK Czech, Classical, International, Orchestra, World

Monday, February 5 Rusalka 

19:00 @ Karlin Musical Theatre

15:00 @ Hybernia Theatre

Miss May I + Fit for a King + more 

Also performs on Feb 25th at 18:30Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 750 to 1350 CZK Drama, Ballet

520 CZK Band, metalcore

Zborovská 7

Najponk Trio 

The Nutcracker  Náměstí Republiky 3/4

18:30 @ Futurum Music Bar

Jakubská 2

Theatre Národní 4

Also performs on Feb 12th, 19th and 26th

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Composition, Blues, Jazz

Music and Foreign Countries: Prague Philharmonia 

10:00 & 12:00 @ Rudolfinum Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

200 to 2000 CZK Antonín dvořák, Czech, Classical, International, Orchestra, World, Symphony, Country, Foreign

Sunday, February 4 Big Band Theory 

21:30 @ Reduta Jazz Club

Národní 20

A group of professional players from the Prague jazz scene playing jazz-pop, fusion and latin.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 395 to 790 CZK Composition, Pop, Band, Latin, Big band, Jazz scene, Jazz

TEDxYouth@ECP 2018  13:30 @ Barrandov studio

20:00 @ New Stage of the National

Opera staged in Russian with English surtitles.

Avant-garde, Opera

Escape The Fate + special guests: Palisades + Set To Stun  19:00 @ Futurum Music Bar

Zborovská 7

American post-hardcore/metalcoroe group from Las Vegas. 520 CZK

Nedělní Dixie: J. J. Jazzmen & Barbora Vágnerová  17:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

110 CZK Jazz, Swing

Petr Beneš Quartet  21:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Petr Beneš - piano, Andrew Štveráček tenor saxophone, Tomas Baros - bass, Mark Urbanek - drums. 150 to 200 CZK Quartet, Jazz, Saxophone

21:00 @ U Maleho Glena

Karmelitska 23

Julius Baroš Quintet  22:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Czech jazz trumpeter. 150 to 200 CZK Big band, Modern jazz, Jazz, Band

Tough 3 

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Composition, Classical, Flute, Jazz, Guitar

Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra – Stories from the North  19:30 @ Rudolfinum

Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

100 to 440 CZK Czech, Classical, Orchestra, Symphony, Symphony orchestra, Concert, Director, Artistic

Tuesday, February 6

Hot Line 

Golden 60s (or Diaries of Pavel J.) 

Železná 16

Anenské náměstí 5

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre 250 CZK Jazz, Band, Pianist

Kříženeckého náměstí 5

TEDx is a global movement devoted to bringing Ideas Worth Spreading to communities around the globe through

Chez Moi Circus

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Kubelíkova 27

Stuart Howard, better known by his stage name Lapalux (short for “Lap of Luxury”), is an English record producer from Essex. He is known for his experimental use of texture and wonky, off-kilter beats. Part of Festival Spectaculare.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 300 to 1099 CZK Composer

An adaptation of Ingeborg Bachmann´s only novel, Malina. Bachmann was an Austrian poet, writer, and philosopher (1926 - 1973). In Czech with English surtitles Drama

Opera performed in Czech with English surtitles.

Opera

Rene Trossman Quartet 

Michal Gera Band 

20:00 @ Palac Akropolis

Křižíkova 10

Orango & Antiformalisticky jarmark 

Hip-hop, Slovak, Producer, Club, Funk, Dj

Lapalux + Carlos Cipa & Occupanther 

Malina 

Revolution 909: ABAB + DUMA + Tuco  22:00 @ Chapeau Rouge

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19:00 @ Na zábradlí Theatre

Pavel Juráček, a director, screenwriter, signatory to Charta 77 was a key figure of Czech film in the sixties. The diary notes capture the rise and fall of a talented artist in the conflict with the social and culture circumstances as well as with his own bohemian personality. Performed in Czech

20:00 @ MeetFactory

Ke Sklárně 15

21:00 @ U Maleho Glena

Karmelitska 23

Czech Jazz trio. Also performs on Feb 14th and 28th.

Trio, Jazz, Award-winning, Concert, Blues, Pianist

Kratochvil & Ackerman & Zangi  21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Percussion, Jazz, Prestigious, Guitar, Trio

Pilsen Philharmonic Orchestra & Stanislav Khristenko  19:30 @ Rudolfinum

Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

450 to 1100 CZK Concert, Antonín dvořák, Orchestra

Thursday, February 8 Max Cooper 21:00 @ Roxy

Dlouhá 33

London-based electronica and techno producer. Part of Festival Spectaculare.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 350 to 1099 CZK

Flow 

20:00 @ Ponec – the dance venue

Husitská 24a

Non verbal contemporary dance performance.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 120 to 220 CZK Dancer, Director, Dance

20:00 @ Hybernia Theatre

Náměstí Republiky 3/4

Play 

19:30 @ Jatka78

Bubenské nábřeží 306/13

Very visual new circus performance. Some Czech language. Also performs on Feb 9th and 10th.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 250 to 490 CZK Theatre, Poetic, Show, Play, Contemporary dance, Contemporary art, Circus, Dance

Zackarias Branzell – Solo Show  20:00 @ The ACT Prague

Na Královce 31/4

A comedian, podcaster, host, producer, lover and a friend. He grew up in the north of Sweden 2 hours by plane from the closest comedy club. Zackarias doesn’t get why anything is the way it is, life is an absurd farce, there is nothing to cling on to, the only thing to do is laugh and try not to loose you sanity... Known for being a bit darker than what you’d expect form a guy in a bright shirt who smiles so much on stage.

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 200 CZK Producer, Comedian

Magic flute (Die Zauberflöte) 

19:00 @ Estates Theatre

Ovocny trh 1

Opera performed in the original German with English captions.

Opera, Magic, Flute

Ondřej Štveráček Quartet  22:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Czech Jazz saxophonist. 150 to 200 CZK Jazz

I Love Rock’n’Roll  20:00 @ Chapeau Rouge

Jakubská 2

Jaroslav Šimíček Quartet  21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Soloist, Jazz, Band, Saxophonist

Friday, February 9 Afu-Ra & Cut Dem (album release) + guests  19:30 @ Palac Akropolis

Kubelíkova 27

New York hip hop legend Afu-Ra performs alongside members of the Czech hip hop scene to celebrate the release of producer Cut Dem’s new album Ain’t got the funk.

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 250 to 300 CZK Hip-hop, Czech, Band, R’n’b, Live concert, New era

Audiotrauma Fest 2018  00:00 @ Nová Chmelnice

Koněvova 219

3rd edition of the festival, dedicated to alternative electronic music featuring Architect, Atonalist, Cardinal Noire, Horskh and Amesha Spenta.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 590 to 990 CZK Digital, Industrial, Hardcore, Famous, Band, Drum, Festival, Electronic music, Show, Bass, Electronic

Federico Gardenghi + Kaisersoze + more  21:00 @ Tresor Club

Vinohradská 25

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 211 to 1097 CZK Czech, Festival, Citadel, Deep house, Artist

Jungle DNB Session: Chris.

SU + MC Fedora + more 

tickets. 324 to 399 CZK Trap, Dance music, Dance scene, Electronic, Dance

Plynární 23

REM Phase: Tom Liem + Detekm + more 

20:00 @ Cross Club

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 100 CZK Czech, Breakbeat, Electronic music, Drum’n’bass, Dnb, Play, Collection, Club, Dubstep, Techno, Electronic, Bassline

Neurofunk Will Never Die: Zombie Cats + MC Kryptomedic + more  21:00 @ Storm Club

Tachovské náměstí 5

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 150 CZK Dnb, Drum’n’bass, Electronic, Djs

Solo 

19:00 @ Švanda›s theatre

Štefánikova 57

Award-winning Czech mime performance.

Comedy, Solo

ONYX: Róman + Othr + more  22:00 @ Pragotron Bar

Jana Želivského 2704/2 150 to 300 CZK

Jan Spáleny & A. S. P. M  19:00 @ Jazz Dock

22:00 @ Cross Club

Plynární 23

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 100 CZK Electronica

Baby With the Bathwater  20:00 @ D21 Theatre

Záhřebská 21

Having given birth to a baked potato, or perhaps a baby, Helen and John embark on the sublime adventure of being parents—or perhaps selfish, cantankerous, barbarians, but who’s judging? Play by Christopher Durang performed in English. 300 CZK Theater

36 Crazyfists + support: All Hail The Yeti + 68  19:00 @ Rock Café

Národní 20

Groove Dock Jazz To Dance: Mr. Ultrafino + more ###concert, clubbing### 22:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Blues, jazz, gumbo, folk. 150 to 200 CZK Folk, Quintet, Musician

Latin Wave 

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Mr. Ultrafino: Co-creator of Prague jazz/ funk DJ scene, and a Radio1 DJ. 100 CZK Hip-hop, Musical, Dock, Latin, Acid jazz, Jazz, Dj, Swing, Funk, Soul, Latino, Dance

Tough 3 

250 CZK Jazz, Latin

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

Saturday, February 10 Alan Benzie Band 

250 CZK Composition, Classical, Flute, Jazz, Guitar

Sunday, February 11

21:30 @ Reduta Jazz Club

Národní 20

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 495 to 890 CZK

CamelPhat (UK) 

The Underachievers + support: Woodie Smalls 

Dlouhá 33

Jungmannova 26/15

19:00 @ Mono Fono

23:00 @ Roxy

British DJ and production duo.Visit GoOut. cz for tickets. 275 to 306 CZK Duo, house, deephouse

NGHTMRE + support: Wrexter + more  22:00 @ Retro Music Hall

Francouzská 4

American trap/future bass DJ NGHTMRE plus support from Sasha Vee, SNBM, Wrexter, DJ LudwigVisit GoOut.cz for

Czech Philharmonic

520 CZK Guitarist, Band

New York natives producting progressive hip hop under the BeastCoast umbrella.

In one of Prague’s newest venues.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 495 CZK Renaissance, Duo, Art

Cirkopolis 2018 

00:00 @ Praha – various venues Festival of new circus, now in it’s 5th year.

Circus, Contemporary art

Sukhishvili 

19:00 @ Hybernia Theatre

Náměstí Republiky 3/4

Performed by the Georgian National Ballet.

Show

The Chainsmokers  20:00 @ Tipsport Arena

Za elektrárnou 1

The Chainsmokers are an American EDMpop duo consisting of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, whose dance-floor filler #Selfie was a top 10 hit in several countries. 790 to 1490 CZK Duo

Sunday Dixie: Armin Reich Bigband  17:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Seventeen musicians and a singer. The orchestra plays contemporary jazz, in some cases, vocal pop music. 110 CZK Singer, Orchestra, Saxophone, Jazz, Guitar

Hot Line 

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Jazz, Band, Pianist

Monday, February 12 Rémi Luchez – Miettes 

18:00 @ Ponec – the dance venue

Husitská 24a

English-friendly acrobatic theatre from France. Part of the Cirkopolis festival. Also performs on Feb 13th.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 180 to 250 CZK Performance, Europe

Slapstick Sonata 

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Jazz, Rock, Classical, Piano

Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra & Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno & Jiří Rozeň 

09:30 & 19:30 @ Rudolfinum Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

19:30 @ Jatka78

Bubenské nábřeží 306/13

New circus. A fusion of high acrobatics, Mozart’s sonatas and slapstick from the era of silent film. Also performs on Feb 13th.

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 250 to 490 CZK Slapstick, Sonata, Theatre, Poetic, Show, Motion, Contemporary dance, Contemporary circus, Contemporary art, Circus, Theater, Dance

100 to 440 CZK Czech, Classical, Orchestra, Choir, Symphony, Symphony orchestra, Concert

A Midsummer night’s dream 

20:00 @ Café V lese

Tuesday, February 13 Sextile + support: D I I S T  Krymská 12

19:00 @ National Theatre

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 213 CZK Café

Performed in Czech with English surtitles.

Drama, Dream

La Película Praha 2018 

Prime Time Voice 

Festival of Spanish films and cinema.

Národní 2

00:00 @ Cinema Svetozor

Vodičkova 41

19:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Jazz vocal band. 150 to 200 CZK Band, Jazz, Vocal

80‘s music!

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La Traviata 

19:00 @ Karlin Musical Theatre

Křižíkova 10

Performed in Czech with English surtitles.

Opera

Carlton Melton  19:00 @ 007 Strahov

Chaloupeckého 7 200 CZK

Emil Viklicky Trio 

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Composer, Modern jazz, Jazz, Pianist

Wednesday, February 14 Alpha Male Tea Party + Fox Territory  20:00 @ Underdogs’ Ballroom &

Bar Nádražní 3

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 200 CZK

Nik Bärtsch & Sha  20:00 @ Palac Akropolis

Kubelíkova 27

Nik Bärtsch is a Swiss pianist, composer, and record producer from Zurich. Part of Festival Spectaculare.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 400 to 1399 CZK Composer

One Billion Rising: Dance Against Violence  12:00 @ Náměstí Václava Havla

(Piazzetta of the National Theatre) Narodni 4

Kateřina Kněžíková & David Švec, Czech Chamber Music Society  19:30 @ Rudolfinum

Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

50 to 250 CZK Antonín dvořák, Czech, Classical, Hall, Czech republic, Society, Concert, Chanson

Thursday, February 15 Circus Katoen – As Heavy As it goes + Hisashi Watanabe – Inverted tree  20:00 @ Ponec – the dance venue

Husitská 24a

A double-bill of contemporary dance and physical theatre. Part of the Cirkopolis festival of new circus. Also performs on Feb 16th.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 180 to 250 CZK

Reggae meets Grime: Urban Robot + FTH Stylin  21:00 @ Rock Café

Národní 20

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 132 CZK

Jesus Christ Superstar  19:00 @ Karlin Musical Theatre

Křižíkova 10

Musical performed in Czech with English surtitles. Also performs on Feb 16th at 19:00 and Feb 17th at 15:00.

Film

The Boss of it all 

19:00 @ Švanda›s theatre

Štefánikova 57

International campaign to raise awareness about the epidemic of violence against women and girls worldwide. Join in and dance with over 200 other countries in solidarity. demonstration, dance

Ravn is both managing director and owner of a company, but he keeps this secret from his colleagues who take him for a regular employee. In Czech with English surtitles.

Also performs on Feb 19th and 24th.

Comedy

The Art of Negative Thinking 

Guy Bennett Band 

19:00 @ Švanda›s theatre

Štefánikova 57

Theatrical adaptation of a remarkable Norwegian film brings together elements of psychological drama and sarcastic black comedy... a.k.a. Being nice doesn’t always pay off! In Czech with English surtitles Drama, Comedy, Art

Jazz čtyř kontinentů: Michael Landau Quartet  21:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2 350 to 800 CZK

František Kop Quartet  21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Highly Suspect

22:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Guy Bennett is a musician and composer from Great Britain, living in Prague since 2013, where he works on his projects.

In the past, worked with names like Ian Siegal, Tom Tyler, Sam Hare, The Border Surrender, Angel Anderson and The Kids at The Back, The Nial Kelly Band, The Velours and Emma Prior. 150 to 200 CZK Composer, Folk, Rock

Iván Gutiérrez & Madera  19:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Colombian singer, guitarist and songwriter.

150 to 200 CZK Songwriter, Jazz, Latino

Železná 16

250 CZK Quartet, Jazz, Film

Napalm Death

Petra Ernyei Quartet 

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Jazz, Debut, Orchestra

Friday, February 16 Cube 

20:00 @ New Stage of the National

Theatre Národní 4

22:00 @ Storm Club

Tachovské náměstí 5

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 275 to 352 CZK

Sevdaliza 

21:00 @ Futurum Music Bar

Kill Johnny Glendenning 

The Dire Straits Experience 

19:00 @ Švandovo Divadlo

Štefánikova 57

A black comedy set in contemporary Scotland. Appearances can be deceptive and not all gangsters are gansters. In Czech with English surtitles Comedy

SIGNAL: SIM/NEBULA  18:00 & 20:00 @ Rudolfinum

Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

Unique live combination of classical music and video mapping by the team behind Prague’s annual Signal light festival in collaboration with Prague Radio Symphonic Orchestra. Also performs on Feb 17th and 18th and 18:00 and 20:00.

Antonín dvořák, Czech, Classical, Orchestra, Symphony orchestra, Concert

Inner Spaces  19:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Inner Spaces is a Czech-Polish quintet, which in 2011 released his debut album.

The band’s eponymous album bundled with the Polish magazine Jazz Forum. The current assembly consists quintet alongside trumpeter and pianist Štěpánka Balcarová Vitus Křišťan two Polish musicians, Max Mucha (bass) and Grzegorz Maslowski (drums). 150 to 200 CZK Jazz, Quintet

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Jazz, Latin

Saturday, February 17

Zborovská 7

Iranian-born Netherlands-based singer and multidisciplinary artist.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 415 CZK Electronic, trip-hop

20:00 @ Great Hall Lucerna

Štěpánská 61

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 790 CZK Rock

Let It Roll Winter 2018  19:00 @ PVA Letňany

Beranovych 667

Winter edition of the Czech Republic’s most popular drum and bass Summer festival feauting Netsky, Noisia, Suki, Alix Perez, DJ A.M.C. Hip-hop, Czech, Tour, World, Reggae, Drum, Festival, Breakbeat, Rhythm, Drum’n’bass, Dnb, Producer, Performance, Funk, Bass, Electronic

Trash Gang: Them Darned Teenagers  20:00 @ Chapeau Rouge

Jakubská 2

Electronic

Latino Saturdays: Pragasón  22:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Bringing authentic traditional Cuban music from lesser-known rhythms such as Danzon, Bolero and Son, and the familiar rhythms Chachachá, Mambo and Salsa.

Leader and singer Jorge Concepcion, originally from Cuba, also teaches dance and performance as a tap dancer and entertainer. 200 to 300 CZK Rhythm, World music, Jazz, Latino

Trash Gang: Them Darned Teenagers  20:00 @ Chapeau Rouge

Jakubská 2

Electronic

Highly Suspect 

Jiří Hála & Jazz Project 

Vodičkova 36

Železná 16

19:00 @ Lucerna Music Bar Highly Suspect is an American rock trio from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The song My Name Is Human reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart,

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Magical Storm: Talamasca + Distorted Goblin + more 

New media and dynamic choreography in the dance project of young filmmakers.

Recommended for audience 15+. Also performs on Feb 17th.

Illusion, Projection, Ballet, Laterna magika, Film, Dance

Latin Wave 

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the band’s first single to do so and was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 450 CZK Trio, Studio, Band

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

250 CZK Big band, Jazz scene, Jazz, Saxophone

Luka Okros – Recital  19:00 @ Rudolfinum

Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

London-based Georgian concert pianist, winner of several major piano awards, including 1st prizes in both Hong Kong International Piano Competition and Valencia Iturbi Prize International Piano Competition.

International

Sunday, February 18 La Putyka  19:30 @ Jatka78

Bubenské nábřeží 306/13

Contemporary Circus, blending acrobatics, contemporary dance, puppetry, concert and sport. Also performs on Feb 19th and 20th.

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 250 to 490 CZK Theatre, Poetic, Show, Contemporary dance, Contemporary circus, Contemporary art, Circus, Dance

František Kop Quartet  21:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Quarted formed in 1995 featuring Ragosaxophones, Petr Malásek-piano, Martin Light-bass guitar and Pavel Zbořil-drums Bady. 150 to 200 CZK Quartet, Jazz

Sunday Dixie: Metropolitan Jazz Band & Eva Emingerová  17:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Eva Emingerova is considered to be one of the best Czech jazz singers. 110 CZK Band, Modern jazz, Jazz band, Traditional jazz, Jazz, Improvisation

Limited Edition 

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Jazz

Monday, February 19 Napalm Death + Deathrite  19:00 @ Palac Akropolis

Kubelíkova 27

Napalm Death are a British-American extreme metal band formed in Meriden, West Midlands, England, in 1981. Credited as pioneers of the grindcore genre, Napalm Death have released fifteen studio albums and are listed by Nielsen SoundScan as the seventh best-selling death metal band in the United States.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets.

425 CZK Metal, Band

Gossip 

19:30 @ La Fabrika

Komunardů 30

Non verbal contemporary dance performance.

Dancer, Dance scene, Dance

Hoří 

20:00 @ MeetFactory

Ke Sklárně 15

The stage adaptation of a novel by contemporary German writer of Iranian origin Sudabeh Mohafez. Mané is a successful music producer, whose apartment goes up in flames. She survives only by miracle. Her mental state, however, is deteriorating even months after the fire.

Peformed in Czech with English surtitles.

120 to 200 CZK Drama, Music, Thriller

Caro Emerald 

20:00 @ Forum Karlín

Pernerova 53

Caro Emerald’s musical style is inspired by genres such as jazz, funk and soul, as well as Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder and Otis Redding. 1290 to 1990 CZK Funk, Pop, Jazz, Jazz band

Free Mondays: Paper Lions  20:00 @ Roxy

Dlouhá 33

Death Remains + We Exist Even Dead  20:00 @ Chapeau Rouge

Jakubská 2

Monday, February 19 Jazz Dock Orchestra  21:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

200 to 400 CZK Czech, Orchestra, Saxophonist, Composer, Clarinet, Jazz, Quintet

Josef Vejvoda Trio 

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Czech, Jazz, Classical, Classical music

Markéta Cukrová, Czech Chamber Music Society  19:30 @ Rudolfinum

Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

50 to 250 CZK Baroque, Czech, Hall, Classical, Czech republic, Orchestra, Philharmonic, Society, Concert, Opera, Director, Pianist

Tuesday, February 20 Europeana 

19:00 @ Na zábradlí Theatre

Anenské náměstí 5

The history of Europe in the twentieth century depicted with a detached view, humour and bitter irony. Performed in Czech with English subtitles visibile from the balcony.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 150 to 350 CZK Fiction, Europe

Ghostpoet 

21:00 @ Lucerna Music Bar

Vodičkova 36

British, genre-defying wordsmith returns to Prague. Performing tracks from his 2017 album Dark Days & Canapés.Visit GoOut. cz for tickets. 415 CZK Blues

Turandot 

17:00 @ Karlin Musical Theatre

Křižíkova 10

Puccini’s Persian fairy-tale. Performed in the original Italian with English surtitles.

Opera, Fairytale

Emeli Sandé  20:00 @ O2 Arena

Českomoravská 17

Emeli Sandé is a Scottish singer and songwriter. She first roles to fame after she was featured on the track “Diamond Rings” by the rapper Chipmunk. In 2010, she was featured on “Never Be Your Woman” by the rapper Wiley, which was another top ten hit.

In 2017, she won the Brit Award for Best British Female Solo Artist, becoming her fourth win in total.

Songwriter

Tyga 

19:00 @ Forum Karlín

Pernerova 53

American rapper Tyga (short for Thank You God Always), recently signed to Kanye West’s label GOOD Music. 799 to 1599 CZK

Petr Kroutil & His Brothers  21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Flute, Jazz, Orchestra, Clarinet

Wednesday, February 21 The Charlatans  21:00 @ MeetFactory

Ke Sklárně 15

Legendary British indie band which rose to fame during the 1990s ‘Madchester’ scene.

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 733 CZK

Vinyla Music Awards 2017: Midi Lidi + Kalle + Sýček  19:30 @ Lucerna Music Bar

Vodičkova 36

Watch an expert jury of music publicists as they choose the most interesting acts of 2017 in categories of Album of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Achievement of the Year.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 192 CZK Pop, Electronic, Slowcore

Malá Inventura 2018 Prague  00:00 @ Praha – various venues 16th edition of the ‘Small Inventory’ festival of new theatre. Some performances in English or with English surtitles.

Rusalka 

19:00 @ National Theatre

Národní 2

Performed in Czech with English surtitles.

Opera, Ballet

Miguel Zenón Quartet  21:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2 350 to 800 CZK

Wednesday Got Soul: DJs Kohl & Ben  20:00 @ Chapeau Rouge

Jakubská 2

R’n’b, Soul, Funk, Blues, World music, Dj

Czech Philharmonic & Alisa Weilerstein  19:30 @ Rudolfinum

Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

Also performs on Feb 22nd and 23rd. 100 to 1200 CZK

Luboš Andršt Group  21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Guitarist, Blues band, Jazz, Guitar

Thursday, February 22 Jim Williams – I’m still here  20:00 @ The ACT Prague

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Jim Williams is an American mime, actor, clown, dancer, and stand-up comedian with a diploma and crushing student loans to prove it. Jim’s brutally honest stories about the ups and downs of life abroad, parenthood, marriage, mental illness, life, death, and everything in between will have you cringing as much as laughing.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 200 CZK Dancer, Clown

The Artist  19:30 @ Jatka78

Bubenské nábřeží 306/13

An artist arrives in his studio, ready to prepare a new work of art. He waits for inspiration to strike him. When it eventually does, things don’t proceed quite as the distinguished artist would wish. Non-verbal

physical theatre. Also performs on Feb 23rd and 24thVisit GoOut.cz for tickets. 250 to 390 CZK Artist, Pianist

Velvet Havel 

19:00 @ Na zábradlí Theatre

Anenské náměstí 5

Award-winning musical inspired by Havel’s life and work. Performed in Czech with English surtitles (visible from the balcony).

Also performs on 26th Feb.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 150 to 350 CZK Musical, Czech, Antonín dvořák, Life, Theatre, Subtitle, Drama, Comedy, Performance

Cry Baby Cry 

19:00 @ Švandovo Divadlo

Štefánikova 57

Can anyone teach us how to live and how to be happy? Five women in it now so popular on life coaching course will try to determine how they should change their lives. In Czech with English surtitles.

Comedy, Life

Czech, Jazz, Jazz musician, Saxophonist

NT Live: Cat On a Hot Tin Roof 

Ester Kočičková & Moody Cat Band 

19:45 @ Kino Aero

Biskupcova 31

Captured live on stage from London’s National Theatre and screened in cinemas around the world. Starring Sienna Miller alongside Jack O’Connell and Colm Meaney. cinema, live, theatre

Luboš Andršt Group  21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Guitarist, Blues band, Jazz, Guitar

Drumstation: Trafalgar & Kronos + more  20:00 @ Cross Club

Plynární 23

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 100 CZK Dubstep, Electronic, Dj

Scissorhands  19:30 @ Café V lese

Krymská 12

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 160 CZK

Friday, February 23 The Pub in the Glade 

19:00 @ Jára Cimrman’s Theatre

Štítného 5

The latest from the Cimrman English Theatre, performing the works of the nonexistant (yet legendary) Czech playwright Jara Cimrman. A man inherits a pub from his grandfather situated in a glade in the middle of a forest. For many years there have been no customers except for Ludvík.

Then, suddenly, in one day, two new people arrive at the pub: Count Zeppelin whose airship is grounded because of a loss of gas; and an escaped convict, Kulhánek. Both wish to continue their journey until they learn that the Innkeeper has a beautiful, caring granddaughter, Růženka. who set out to town for saffron and a little bit of ginger. The men begin to compete passionately for the affections of the innkeeper’s beautiful granddaughter, Růženka. Performed in English. Advance booking recommended.

Comedy, Pub

Glen Hansard 

20:00 @ Divadlo Studio DVA

Václavské náměstí 56

A regular to Prague due to his Academy award-winning collaboration with Czech singer-songwriter Markéta Irglová, Glen Hansard returns to present songs from his new, third, solo album “Between Two Shores”.

Pop, Folk

Agharta Gang & Štěpán Markovič  21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

Also performs on Feb 24th. 250 CZK

Pub In The Glade

19:00 @ Jazz Dock

Garden. 250 to 350 CZK Jazz, Latino

Sunday, February 25

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Amenra + Boris 

Lena Yellow & band 

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 620 CZK Metal, Hardcore, Sludge, Post metal, Guitarist, Drone, Psychedelic

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Sunday, February 25

Czech singer songwriter. 180 to 250 CZK Czech, Singer, Folk, Presenter, Chanson

22:00 @ Jazz Dock

Afro-American soul, pop and jazz. 200 to 300 CZK Pop, Czech, Classical, Band, Orchestra, Jazz, Pianist

Ga+ Night: ganight + DJ Good  20:00 @ Chapeau Rouge

Jakubská 2

Saturday, February 24 Pulsar 

18:00 @ Ponec – the dance venue

Husitská 24a

Contemporary dance performance.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 120 to 220 CZK Dance

Tantrum Desire  21:00 @ Roxy

Dlouhá 33

British drum and bass DJ and producerVisit GoOut.cz for tickets. 209 CZK

Technik: Lewis Fautzi  22:00 @ Futurum Music Bar

Zborovská

18:00 @ Palac Akropolis

Kubelíkova 27

Game On 

00:00 @ The Prague Market – Hall 40 Bubenské nábř. 306/13

The biggest and most successful show about the history of videogames and video game consoles. It has been visited by more than 3.5 million people worldwide. More than 150 playable games and gaming devices from the 1960s to the presentVisit GoOut.cz for tickets.

Peach Pit 

20:00 @ Underdogs’ Ballroom &

Bar Nádražní 3

Indie pop band from Vancouver.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 199 CZK

Vertigo 

16:00 @ New Stage of the National

Theatre Národní 4

Modern ballet. Also performs at 20:00 Dance

Albert Vila Trio  21:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 300 CZK Techno, Dance/electronic

Spanish jazz guitar. 250 to 350 CZK

Fikrabala Kabaret Krepsko 

Sunday Dixie: Dixieland Messengers 

19:30 @ La Fabrika

Komunardů 30

A bizarre cabaret of acrobatic, puppet and musical curiosities. Also performs on Feb 25th and 26th.

Cabaret

Czech German Soul Exchange: Rupert’s Kitchen Orchestra + Jan Kořínek and Groove + more  20:00 @ Chapeau Rouge

Jakubská 2

Groove - No word better describes Jan Korinek’s music today. His band evolved from a pure blues band into a soul-jazzfunk group with strong blues influences.

Band, R’n’b, Blues, Jazz, Soul, Funk, Blues band, World music, Dj

Yvonne Sanchez Band  22:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

Well-known Polish-Cuban jazz vocalist with a honey-smooth voice that charmed audiences around the world. You will hear jazz standards and Brazilian music as well as soul and othor songs from the album My

17:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

The Dixieland Messengers was founded in 1998 by trombone player Václav Fiala with the intention to develop and follow the idea of interpreting improvised music from the classic New Orleans jazz period by keeping the original instrumentation: trumpet, clarinet, trombone, piano, contrabas, banjo and drums. 110 CZK Jazz, Musician, Festival

František Uhlíř Team  21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Jazz, Musician

Prague Philharmonia & Jeremy Ovenden  19:30 @ Rudolfinum

Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

Czech, Classical, International, Orchestra, World

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Living, Brno 1928–1931 VI PER Vítkova 293/2

The exhibition We Live or Living shows a long-term project by artist Katarina Burin that examines the history of modern architecture. The central figure of her most recent project is architect Petra Andrejova-Molnár, whom Burin poses as an overlooked personality, engaged in the development of avant-garde architecture in Central Europe and, above all, in the interwar Czechoslovakia.

International, Europe, Live show, Czechoslovakia, Exhibition

Through Sunday, February 18

Karíma Al-Mukhtarová: The Rooms Futura Gallery Holečkova 49

A series of installations prepared directly for the rooms in the underground part of FUTURA gallery

Through Saturday, March 10

1685 Days and Nights Galerie Zdeněk Sklenář Salvátorská 6

An exhibition presenting masterpieces of contemporary and classic art.

Monday, February 26 Free Mondays: VLMV 

20:00 @ The experimental venue

NoD Dlouhá 33

Ambient yet unassumingly dramatic, London-based duo ALMA formed just last year and have already released their selftitled debut mini album via Fierce Panda Records.

Ambient

Leona Prokopcová & Transition  19:00 @ Jazz Dock

Janáčkovo nábřeží 2

One of the most promising young musicians in Prague. His repertoire is built on the firm foundations of the most beautiful jazz, blues and bossanova songs. 150 to 200 CZK Blues, Conservatory, Jazz, Soul

Vít Švec Trio 

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Trio, Jazz, Pianist

Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra – In the footsteps of Russian giants  19:30 @ Rudolfinum

Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

100 to 440 CZK Czech, Classical, Orchestra, Symphony, Symphony orchestra, Concert

Tuesday, February 27 Grandbrothers 

20:00 @ Koncertní sál Hlaholu

Masarykovo nábř. 248/16

A piano/electronic duo formed in Düsseldorf

by Swiss Lukas Vogel and German Erol Sarp. Part of Festival Spectaculare.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 310 to 1399 CZK Duo

Mulatu Astatke 

19:30 @ Palac Akropolis

Kubelíkova 27

An Ethiopian musician and arranger best known as the father of Ethio-jazzVisit GoOut.cz for tickets.

Concert, Musical group, World music

Romeo and Juliet 

19:00 @ Karlin Musical Theatre

Křižíkova 10

Ballet

Toto 

20:00 @ Forum Karlín

Pernerova 53

Grammy Award-winning American rock-giants, widely known for their song ‘Africa’, have sold over 40 million records worldwide. 1190 to 2190 CZK Worldwide, Sun

Wednesday, February 28 Alice Springs Blues Band  21:30 @ Reduta Jazz Club

Národní 20

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 395 to 790 CZK World, Composer, Jazz, Soul, Blues, Pianist

Martin Kohlstedt 

20:00 @ Palac Akropolis

Kubelíkova 27

German experimental producer and pianist.

Visit GoOut.cz for tickets.

Pianist

Son Lux + support: Hanna Benn  19:00 @ MeetFactory

Ke Sklárně 15

Alternative hip-hop.Visit GoOut.cz for tickets. 440 CZK Alternative, Hip-hop, Music

Let Shadows Run and Your Mind Fly ###play, other### 17:00 @ Náměstí Václava Havla

(Piazzetta of the National Theatre) Národní 4

Open-air dance installation. Free entry.

Theater, Dance

Czech Philharmonic & Gautier Capuçon  19:30 @ Rudolfinum

Náměstí Jana Palacha 1

Also performs on March 1st. 100 to 1200 CZK Antonín dvořák, Classical, Orchestra, Composer, Symphony orchestra, Aixen-provence

Vibe Fantasy 

21:00 @ Agharta Jazz Centre

Železná 16

250 CZK Jazz

Exhibitions Through Saturday, March 31

Through Sunday, February 4

Tomáš Hlavina – Klas Eriksson – Annika Lundgren NTK Gallery Technická 6

Gallery NTK presents three exhibitions from Tomáš Hlavina, Klas Eriksson and Annika Lundgren combining sculpture, paintings, video, objects, photos and video installation. 2017.0 CZK Photo

Through Tuesday, February 27

Alexandr Hackenschmied: A modest prophet of new visions Artinbox gallery Perlova 3

Alexander Hackenschmied (later Alexander Hammid), a Czech and American photographer, publicist, cinematographer and director was among the most prominent personalities of Czech film and photographic avant-garde. The exhibition will present his interest not only in the artistic and experimental aspects of photography but also in the socialdocumentary aspect of his work.

On film! 2: In Motion Palác Chicago Národní 58/32

The second interactive film exhibition On Film! presents three new themes from the history of Czech cinematography - this year connected with the topic of motion. 50 to 90 CZK Film, Cultural, Museum, Centre, Interactive

Through Sunday, February 25

Sráč Sam: The Difference Is in the Question Colloredo-Mansfeld Palace Karlova 189/2

Prague City Gallery presents works by a Czech artist who has adopted a rather provocative pseudonym, Sráč Sam. Her oeuvre to date encompasses most various forms – from architectural realizations to objects, textile, painting and film and, finally, socially engaged projects. 30 to 60 CZK Gallery

Through Wednesday, January 31

Patrik Illo, Aleksandra Stencel: Meanwhile in Secret Garden Dox by Qubus Poupětova 1A

The exhibition of a Slovak artist and designer Patrik Illo and a Polish designer Aleksandra Stencel shows the couple’s most recent glass works.

Through Sunday, March 18

Magdalena Jetelová: Touch of Time Veletrzni Palace Dukelských hrdinů 47

Magdalena Jetelová’s installation, prepared especially for the National Gallery in Prague, transforms the Small Hall of the Trade Fair Palace into an extended field providing insight into the artist’s thinking and working.

Palace, Installation, Sculpture, Galerie, Artist, Riverside

Through Sunday, January 7

Michalina Bigaj: Disingenuous Nature MeetFactory Ke Sklárně 15

Michalina Bigaj’s project are ‘models’ of man’s cohabitation with nature. She is fascinated with the idea of botanical gardens and their architectural design as changing with time.

Through Saturday, January 20

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a labyrinth filled with lights, music and laser effects,

Hamleys has a wide and varied selection of

When is a toy store not a toy store? When it’s combined with three floors of attractions and live toy demonstrations – making it one of the largest places for kids of all ages to have fun in Prague.

With a history that dates back to 1790 when it was founded by William Hamley, Hamleys remains one of the biggest, best and now oldest toy stores in the world.

In 2016, the Czech Republic opened its first Hamleys store, located in the centre of Prague on Na Příkopě. When this store opened it was with the aim of replicating the essence of Hamleys, therefore offering a fun, immersive experience to its visitors.

This store uses the Hamleys fined-tuned formula of mixing retail with entertainment, but has decided to introduce an entirely new concept. Hamleys Prague added a theme-park twist to the classic Hamleys experience and was the first of the flagship stores to introduce this innovative new concept, marking a huge step forward for the Hamleys brand. Karolína Prýmková, a member of the marketing team at Hamleys Prague, explains “There are many famous landmarks in Prague and we believe that with our unique concept, Hamleys Prague will become one of them”. This relatively new store in Prague hopes that their unique concept draws tourists in and makes it a must-see place to visit whilst in the city.

Hamleys Prague has been a roaring success since opening its doors nearly two years ago and is now one of the biggest toy stores in Europe.

This flagship store attracts almost three million visitors each year and is hugely popular during the Christmas period. The first attraction which draws customers in through its doors is the beautiful Venetian Carousel, which adds to the theme-park feel that the store has aimed to create. The team at Hamleys Prague have worked hard to ensure the store is full of attractions and activities for its visitors, installing a fairy tale style tree house, racing cars which you can drive around the miniature track and even a talking tree! However, the store’s Mirror Maze and Butterfly House are the most popular amongst its customers. The modern Mirror Maze is

where you can gaze at your own reflection, watch motifs alternate on large TV screens and even see your figure be distorted in the hilarious bodychanging mirrors. The Butterfly House, named Papilonia, has an ancient Cambodian temple feel to it and houses a kingdom of over 600 different butterflies, which all fly around freely and even land on your shirt if you’re lucky!

This store has recently opened a brand new attraction which will excite those who love all things LEGO. The store has created a LEGO wonderland which showcases famous Czech landmarks, allowing visitors to see iconic buildings from around Prague and the rest of the Czech Republic, including Karlštejn Castle and Villa Tugendhat. This attraction is creative, fun and allows LEGO lovers to see just how much can be created using LEGO cubes.

Hamleys Prague also has another exciting attraction lined up. They are currently preparing to launch a unique Virtual Reality experience which Karolína explains will involve customers being “transported to medieval Prague” and that people should “Stay tuned, it’s gonna blow everyone’s mind!”.

attractions for visitors of all ages to enjoy and you can do so by purchasing an ‘attraction’ card which you load credit onto. You are then free to choose whichever attraction you like and can even try them all if you want to.

Not to forget though that amongst Hamleys exciting attractions are a gigantic selection of toys, so if you fancy a giant stuffed animal, an action figure or something a little bit different, there really is something for everyone. The store even has members of staff who can demonstrate the toys if you’re not sure how to use them and creative workshops are frequently available to join.

Hamleys is fun for all the family, so if you want to be transported to another time, ride on a carousel or even just buy a new toy, Hamleys is a great place to visit whilst in Prague.

Na Příkopě 854/14, 110 00 Nové Město +420 734 447 652 www.hamleys.com/czech_republic Opening times: Mon- Sun, 10am-8pm

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And it always remained that way. In 1970 we started going to the West, usually to West Germany, Switzerland or Sweden. I did have girlfriends over there but I made a preventive decision not to commit to a serious relationship. Because I understood that a woman would have had to tolerate my constant music trips, my presence-absence. For a long time I lived 34

in a way that one night we finished a gig in Stuttgart and next night we had a show in Hamburg. And it’s usually not good if a musician travels with a spouse.

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country. I know what people like and I enjoy when they respond to it. It makes me utterly happy when the audience is well-versed in music and requests a lesser known piece. Music is a constant challenge for me – to learn a new piece, to update my repertoaire, to satisfy a new audience. And I do what I feel like doing. Like playing a piano at midnight. A long time ago we played in Prague’s club Alhambra and a waiter told me: ‚You’re going to die on the keyboard one day!‘ I replied: ‚Yeah, that’s fine with me!’“

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