The 10 best things to do in Prague this week: January 6–12, 2020

Post-holidays it's time to practice a little hygge in Prague: snuggle up with coffee, board games, knitting, and Scandinavian film

Katrina Modrá

Written by Katrina Modrá Published on 04.01.2020 16:12:27 (updated on 04.01.2020) Reading time: 3 minutes

Fondue in the Igloo Lounge
January 6, Home Restaurant & Bar
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Nothing quite says “hygge” like consuming fondue in a heated igloo. A seasonal concept of the Home Restaurant & Bar, book a table while the chill vibes (and chocolate) lasts.

Prague Coffee Tour
January 7, Multiple venues
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Participants in Prague’s Coffee Tour will have the opportunity to walk around to Prague’s notable coffeehouse and cafes with a guide, tasting and cupping a variety of coffees all along the way.

Take a coffee tour of Prague on January 7

Exhibit Opening: I Follow the Shapes of the Shadow of My Hand
January 8, Garage Gallery Karlin
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The exhibition introduces thirteen contemporary artists and presents the first event in a series of guest projects debuting at this small neighborhood art gallery in 2020.

Bohemian Board & Brews Trivia Night
January 8
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There’s no better time than January to spend an evening with a beer and board games or trivia. If you miss this event, no worries, this Vršovice pub hosts regular trivia and game tournament evenings, including an upcoming event on January 12.

Trivia Night at Bohemia Board & Brews is January 8 (photo via Facebook / @BohemiaBandB)

Premiere: Words of Apology
January 9, Roxy NoD
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“How to find ourselves in a world that does not want us to concentrate” is a question at the heart of “Words of Apology” the Prague premiere of the fifth in a series of progressive performances by Czech dance and theater ensemble Ufftenživot.

Scandi 2020 Film Festival
January 9, Kino Lucerna, Edison Film Club, Atlas
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A screening of this year’s festival favorite “Queen of Hearts,” also an Oscar submission from Denmark for Best Foreign Film, will be shown as part of the opening ceremony of this annual festival devoted to Scandinavian film running through January 12.

The Scandi 2020 film festival kicks off at Kino Lucerna on January 9

Knit and Talk
January 9, Café Kafíčko
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The Woolopoint arts and crafts store is hosting it’s first knitting and chatting session for the year 2020 at cozy Café Kafíčko on Maltese Square. The event is open to all but organizers are requesting that you confirm attendance in advance.

Chat and stitch with Woolpoint atCafé Kafíčko (photo via Facebook / @Woolpoint.cz)

Radio Wave Birthday
January 11, Fuchs2
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Radio Wave in cooperation with the Stimul Festival will celebrate its 14th birthday at Fuchs2 on two stages. The concert will feature Slovak producer FVLCRVM, rising star of British grim Lady Lykez together with DJ Schratcha DVA from London label Hyperdub and several other surprises.

Radio Wave celebrates its birthday at Fuchs2

Police Symphony Orchestra
January 12, Lucerna Great Hall
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The first concert of the tenth season of this young and enthusiastic symphony orchestra (the group hails from the village of Police near Zlín and is in no way associated with the police!) sees a dynamic performance of symphonic versions of film pop, rock, and swing classics under the baton of Joel Hana and Věra Vlčková.

Catch the lively Police Symphony Orchestra on January 12 at Lucerna Great Hall

Swap Prague!
January 11-12, Vzletná
Bring clothes, accessories, jewelry, small household items, and unwanted holiday gifts and take home whatever catches your eye for free. While the number of pieces is not limited organizers ask participants to take just what they need (and register in advance)! Hosted by Plastia CZ, Swap Prague, and Sustainably Chic.

Search thousands of upcoming events in Prague and beyond via our Expats.cz Events section!

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