Best art
The Silence of Ordinary Things
Andalusian artist Pedro Líndez is showcasing some of his latest work on Smíchovská Náplavka until July 14, offering a close and intimate look at the beauty of everyday life and ordinary things.
Date: Through July 14
Location: Kobka 17
Admission: Free
Tickets/info: prazskenaplavky.cz
Staff pick: Thursday saw the 669 anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of Charles Bridge. If you didn't make it to the dawn ceremony but want to experience an overlooked part of Charles IV's legacy, you still have time to explore Fragments of Memory: The Treasury of St. Vitus Cathedral in the Mirror of Contemporary Art. Ending July 26, the exhibit displays the emperor's medieval reliquaries alongside works by nine contemporary artists, including Francis Bacon and Anselm Kiefer.
Best eats
Augustine Jazz Brunch
Every Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Augustine Hotel's Malá Strana courtyard garden hosts an elegant live jazz brunch with an unlimited seafood and carving buffet, live crêpe flambé, free flowing champagne and packages from CZK 2,250.
Date: July 12
Location: Augustine Hotel
Admission: From CZK 2,250
Tickets/info: augustinehotelprague.com
Best seats
Hot Summer Blues
Midnight Blues brings live music, dancing, and a short beginner lesson to this riverside summer venue, plus craft beer, lemonade, and good company under the trees. Entry is by voluntary contributions.
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Date: July 9
Location: Přístav 18600
Admission: Free
Tickets/info: facebook.com/bluespragu
California Polytechnic State University Wind Band
The Cal Poly Wind Band is stopping in Prague on Friday as part of their European tour. Come by the Municipal House’s beautiful Smetana Hall for a free concert of the young and talented ensemble.
Date: July 10
Location: Municipal House
Admission: Free
Tickets/info: eventbrite.nl
Best beats
Creepy Teepee Festival
Usually held in Kutná Hora, the Creepy Teepee alternative music festival is coming for the first time to Prague and Štvanice island this year. Come dance, scream, talk, enjoy and just let go at one of the best independent and artist-run music fests in the Czech Republic.
Date: July 10-12
Location: Štvanice island
Admission: From CZK 2,369
Tickets/info: facebook.com
Best film
Jaws
As master filmmaker Steven Spielberg releases his latest film, now is as good a time as any to go back to the roots of his craft with an outdoor screening of Jaws. Right at the foot of the Hotel Pyramida in Prague 6, Dlabačov is also one of the most underrated cinemas in the city. Come for the film, come for the place, come for the shark.
Date: July 11
Location: Kino Dlabačov
Admission: CZK 150
Tickets/info: dlabacov.cz
Amelie from Montmartre
Catch this beloved Parisian romance under the stars in the beautiful surrounds of Letní kino Kinská. A shy waitress who secretly transforms the lives around her while struggling to open her own heart.
Date: July 11
Location: Letní kino Kinská
Admission: CZK 139
Tickets/info: Letní kino Kinská
best for families
Mongolian Culture Day
It’s Mongolian Culture Day and World Horse Day at Prague Zoo this weekend. Come celebrate Mongolia’s famous Naadam festival with a whole program of horse shows, traditional food tasting, arts and crafts workshops and more.
Date: July 11
Location: Prague Zoo
Admission: From CZK 300
Tickets/info: zoopraha.cz
Best fests
Aperol Spritz Festival
As temperatures slowly start creeping back up again, it’s Spritz time. Žluté lázně is hosting a two-day Aperol Spritz fest on the banks of the Vltava to unwind with friends and family. Free entry. Ps: Of course, other drinks and beverages will be available.
Date: July 10-11
Location: Žluté lázně
Admission: Free
Tickets/info: facebook.com
Best of the rest
Plant Odyssey
Prague’s Botanical Garden takes visitors on a journey through the fascinating history of plants right from the first land species over 400 million years ago with their latest exhibition Plant Odyssey. Good for adults, good for children, good for anyone who’s curious about our planet, its past and its future.
Date: Through Sept. 20
Location: Prague Botanical Garden
Admission: From CZK 150
Tickets/info: botanicka.cz
Clothes swap at Kasárna Karlín
Bartenders Terez and Eliška host a clothing swap; bring what you no longer wear and walk away with something new, from t-shirts and coats to going-out heels. A fun, free way to refresh your wardrobe without spending a crown.
Date: Saturday
Location: Kasárna Karlín, Prvního pluku 2, Karlín
Admission: Free
Tickets/info: Facebook








