Spare Time Tips
Aside from learning, hacking and contributing to excellent projects, you should also enjoy Prague. Here are our tips.
Getting Together
To plan on joining someone, enter your names in this publicly accessible spreadsheet.Walks
- Central Prague is not only walkable for transportation purposes, walking Prague is also fun.
- This Czech-only website has excellent tips: http://www.prahaneznama.cz/ (There is a language choice box at the end of the right column, sadly, it's Google Translate only.)
Art
Sculpture Line
- open-air exhibition; works of art by leading local & international artists in an interaction directly with the city
- different locations in the city - see: http://www.sculptureline.cz/en/sculpture-line.html
Večerníček celebrates its 50th anniversary
- the phenomenon of the TV bedtime story program Večerníček is a major part of Czech culture
- Waldstein Riding School, Valdštejnská 3, Prague 1
- http://www.ngprague.cz/en/exposition-detail/vecernicek-celebrates-its-50th-anniversary/
The hidden language of plants: Floral symbolism in Asian art and its reflection in contemporary art and design
- connection of the floral themes of traditional Asian art with contemporary art and design; broad range of materials - textile, lacquer, metal, porcelain and paper; works by contemporary Czech, Slovak and Asian artists
- Kinský Palace, Staroměstské náměstí 12, Prague 1
- http://www.ngprague.cz/en/exposition-detail/the-hidden-language-of-plants-floral-symbolism-in-asian-art-and-its-reflection-in-contemporary-art-and-design/
Saudek 80 - Jan and Kája Saudek 80th Birthday Retrospective Exhibition
- almost 100 photographies mapping the work of Jan Saudek; there will be presented drawings and fragments of comics from the 50's by Kája Saudek
- Gallery of Art Prague, Staroměstské náměstí 15, Prague 1
- http://www.goap.cz/saudek-80-en
Music
International Music festival: Dvořákova Praha
- 7/9 20:00 Czech Philharmonic - Opening concert (Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží 12, Prague 1)
- 8/9 20:00 Emerson String Quartet (Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží 12, Prague 1)
- 9/9 20:00 Ivo Kahánek, piano (St. Agnes Convent, Prague 1)
- 10/9 20:00 Freiburger Barockorchester (Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží 12, Prague 1)
- 11/9 20:00 Czech Philharmonic (Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží 12, Prague 1)
- 12/9 20:00 Philharmonia Orchestra London (Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábřeží 12, Prague 1)
- Tickets: http://www.dvorakovapraha.cz/en/ Pretty much sold out!
Jazz Bars
- Agharta Jazz Club (Železná 16, Prague 1), www.agharta.cz
- Reduta Jazz Club (Narodní 20, Prague 1), www.redutajazzclub.cz
- U Malého Glena (Karmelitská 23, Prague 1), malyglen.cz (just next door)
- U Staré Paní (Michalská 9, Prague 1) , www.jazzstarapani.cz
- Ungelt (Týn 2, Prague 1), www.jazzungelt.cz
Music Clubs
- ROXY (Dlouhá 33, Prague 1): One of Prague's most popular clubs since 1993. Live bands, local and international DJs, concerts. www.roxy.cz
- Rock Café (Národní Třída 20, Prague 1): The club's ground floor houses a bar, concert hall, CD bazaar, and a store that sells recording and sound equipment. A bar, movie theater, and a gallery are located in the basement. www.rockcafe.cz
- Palác Akropolis (Kubelíkova 27, Prague 3): One of the oldes music clubs in Prague, focused on alternative artists: www.palacakropolis.cz
Dancing
Ballroom Dancing (Tea Dances)
- Palác Dunaj, EuroDanceCenter Praha 1, Národní 10 (entrance from Voršilská 14)
- Tue, Fri, Sat, 18.00-23.00
- Bring your shoes, come (approximately) in pairs.
- http://www.plaminek.cz/chci-si-jen-zatancit/
Discos
- Karlovy Lázně (Novotného Lávka 5, Prague 1): The largest disco in Central Europe, right off of Charles Bridge. Different music genres on different floors - Music Cafe, Discothéque, Kaleidoskope, Paradogs and Chill Out. www.karlovylazne.cz
- Lucerna Music Bar (Vodičkova 36, Prague 1): The popular Pop 80's & 90's Video Party is a fun experience; casual, jeans and t-shirt, frequented mostly by 20-something locals. Check the schedule for live music concerts. www.musicbar.cz
- Radost F/X (Bělehradská 120, Prague 2): One of the most popular dance clubs in Prague. www.radostfx.cz