February 6, 2012 -Eating and carousing to your heart's content - thus is the origin of the Carneval, which originally lasted from the Epiphany until Ash Wednesday, when Lent (the spring fast season) began. The tradition goes back to the Middle Ages, and has traditionally drawn all of society: poor and rich, countryside and city. Czech carneval ("Masopust") is celebrated all over the country, with people dressing up in all kinds of outlandish (and often homemade) costumes. If you are turned off by the commerce of Mardi Gras a la New Orleans, come and see a truly local celebration. … more
January 31, 2012 -This weekend, get a workout and put your New Year's resolution into practice at World Class Fitness.… more
January 31, 2012 -The National Gallery turns 216 years old this month and celebrates with a weekend of free admission, February 4 and 5, 2012.… more
January 24, 2012 -Artists from Europe and the Middle East look at the Israeil-Palestinian conflict.… more
January 17, 2012 -The exhibtiion "Prague Rococo: Cultural and Social Life in Prague 1740–1791" will come to a close on January 29.… more
January 17, 2012 -Coming January 18 to 22, the Prague Short Film Festival presents dozens of new and classic film, all with English subtitles.… more
January 10, 2012 -The third annual Grand Restaurant Festival, the premium food fest in the Czech Republic, is just around the corner. The festival runs from January 15 to February 15 in 20 cities and at 63 restaurants throughout the country.… more
January 9, 2011 -Are you getting bored of Prague? Looking for a change of scenery, preferably something less urban? No problem… Head for the hills - the Czech mountains, that is. Snow has finally come, and the country's ski paradise awaits.… more
January 3, 2012 -The last week of January will be dedicated to Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. From Jnuary 23 to 29, wine-lovers should be sure to stop by for Prague Wine Week. … more
Jnauary 2, 2012 -An exhibition of paintings of bullfighting by masters such as Picasso, Dali, and Goya.… more
December 19, 2011 -The world mourns the death of former Czech president, playwright and hero of the Velvet Revolution, Václav Havel, who died Sunday morning in his country home. … more
December 19, 2011 -Christmas isn't the only holiday you can spend in Prague. On New Year's Eve the Czech capital comes alive with revelry sure to make your visit an experience to remember !… more
December 6, 2011 -At the Metropole Zličín shopping center, you can celebrate the end of the year with gifts and activities.… more
December 12, 2011 -Running until February 26, 2012 at Prague's Rudolfinum Gallery is a large-scale exhibition of photographs by artist David LaChapelle. … more
December 6, 2011 -One day only, December 8, the Lucerna Cinema will host this unique festival dedicated to 3D technology.… more
December 6, 2011 -Enjoy the Christmas season but escape the hustle and bustle of Old Town in the small village of Únětice, literally a stone's throw from Prague's city limits. On Dec. 10, there will be two performances of Jan Jakub Ryba's Czech Christmas Mass, and on Dec. 17 and 18 the local brewery will be holding a Christmas market.… more
November 29, 2011 -On the evening of December 5, you may encounter many groups of people dressed up as St. Nicholas, an angel, and a devil - always the three traveling together. St. Nicholas Eve is always a wonderful treat, especially on Prague's Old Town Square. But here is a way to celebrate this day a little differently: try the antique steam train on December 3 and 4!… more
November 28, 2011 -Discover the Czech Republic through food with this unique event. The preview tastings for the Grand Restaurant festival are drawing near: The festival runs from January 15 to February 15, 2012 in 20 cities throughout the country. Visitors can taste incredible meals at special prices, all at restaurants that have been honored in the Czech equivalent to the Michelin Guide, the Maurer Selection.… more
November 23, 2011 -Winter is just around the corner. Time to break out your downhill or cross-country skis, or get your snowboard waxed up. The Czech Republic offers winter fun for everyone.… more
November 11, 2011 -The 19th annual festival presents alternative music, experimental acts and cutting edge bands from around the world, November 19-26 at the HooDoo Music Club, the UniJazz reading room, and the Kaštan club in Prague.… more
