What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Jan. 10-12

An exceptional collection of Japanese swords from the 13th-19th centuries will be on display at Prague’s Clam-Gallas Palace, presented under the patronage of the city’s Mayor and the Embassy of Japan in the Czech Republic. Along with the swords, including a collection from distinguished swordsman Matsuba Ichiro, samurai armor and other thematic artifacts will also be on display.

A top selection of DJs from the local Czech scene will take over Bike Jesus on Saturday, bringing hip-hop, trap, electronic, and rap tracks to the alternative venue. Hain 2 is the second installment of the Hain event series and this time will feature Hugo Toxxx, Humla, Indigo, Casablanca, and other prominent Czech DJs.

Newly opened and adding to the growing wave of Italian bistros hitting the city, Osteria Mensa is worth checking out for authentic Italian homemade pasta and appetizers. The interior of the restaurant is warm, dimly lit, and cozy. Enjoy a tasty serving of burrata, try the carbonara, and top it off with some excellent tiramisu.

Catch a world record brought to you by the International Festival Ballet at the Prague Congress Centre, whereby 48 swan ballerinas will take to the stage—the usual number of white swans in Swan Lake is 16-24. The performance will be accompanied by the Festival Orchestra, which together with the International Festival Ballet troupe, has toured USA, Italy, Germany, France, Brazil, Mexico, and other countries with much success.

Indulge in some British hilarity over the weekend with a back-to-back screening of Edgar Wright’s enduring trilogy, the Three Flavours Cornetto, consisting of Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End. Packed with iconic references, zombie horror, elements of sci-fi, and good old buddy action tropes, this marathon will take place at Kino Aero, accompanied of course with actual Cornetto ice cream.

Prepare for a meat-fuelled food coma after attending the Killer Feast at the pub Na Slamníku in Prague 6. The butcher will prepare a range of slaughterhouse delicacies including  jitrnice, zabijačkový goulash, intestines, prejt, and ovárek, all served with Roztoč bread and the classic Únětice or Prazdroj beer. Brandies will also be available to try, and you can watch the butcher prepare the food right in front of you, accompanied by music from an accordion.

Enter an underwater world with your child at the interactive theater at Prostor Letňany this weekend, filled with stimuli to affect the senses. Developed based on snoezelen therapy, the Montessori approach, and sign language, the theater performance is suitable for children aged 8 months to 3 years old.

Showcasing the best of the prestigious Czech Press Photo journalism competition, this exhibition features winning images that represent the main social, cultural, and political moments of the past year. Discussions with photographers, workshops, and more will constitute the rich accompanying program, allowing a deep dive into the world of journalistic photography.