Fun things to do in Prague, Nov. 13-17: Special Velvet Revolution edition

From virtual candles and online concerts to a special "Velvet brunch" here's how to commemorate democracy and freedom at distance

Anna Glukhova

Written by Anna Glukhova Published on 13.11.2020 14:42:00 (updated on 13.11.2020) Reading time: 1 minute

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Photo by Jakub Cervenka for Festivalu svoboda
Photo by Jakub Cervenka for Festivalu svoboda

Virtual exhibits

Candles lit for November 17. (photo:
Candles lit for November 17. (photo: Díky, že můžem)

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  • Nov 13-14: Open days at DAMU (link)
  • Nov 14-15: Festival Open House Worldwide (link)
  • Through November: Multidimensional exhibition Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir (link)
  • Through November: Exhibition at Czech Academy of Science (link)
  • Through November: Prague City Gallery on-line (link)
  • Through November : Rembrandt: Portrait of a Man Online exhibition (link)
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Film streaming online

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  • Nov 4-15: 3Kino fest (link)
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  • Nov 19-29: Aussie and Kiwi Film fest (article)
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  • Now streaming (8 pm tonight) 48 hour film project Praha (link)

Music

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  • Nov 13: MALALATA Online Party (link)
  • Nov 14: Lovemusic festival  (link)
  • Nov 17: Czech Philharmonic Velvet Revolution concert live from Prague's Rudolfinum (watch via Facebook or Czech Television) at 8:15 pm
  • Nov 17: Concert for the Future 4:30-9:30 streaming live (link)

Food

Order a Velet Brunch now through Nov. 17 (Photo via Breakfast story Facebook)
Order a Velet Brunch now through Nov. 17 (Photo via Breakfast story Facebook)

Happening now: Velvet brunch - People throughout Prague can pre-order a Velvet Brunch with delivery. Each portion purchased will also support giving a meal to selected seniors in need. To supporting the project, people can go to the Breakfaststory e-shop and choose one of the three menus (link)

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Festivals

Buildings on Národní třída.
Buildings on Národní třída lit up in 2019. (photo: Dikyzemuzem.cz)
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Nov 17: The anniversary of the Velvet Revolution will be commemorated with an online program of live broadcasts and recorded material. Significant buildings will be illuminated in state colors. A list of online programs and streams will be available at the Díky, že můžem and Festival Svobody websites.

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