What's On in January

Three film festivals, four food events, and numerous concerts of the first month of 2013

Craig Monts

Written by Craig Monts Published on 02.01.2013 14:10:25 (updated on 02.01.2013) Reading time: 2 minutes

2012 is well and truly behind us. The first month of the year brings with it plenty of exciting events to distract from the slightly depressing weather conditions! 

MUSIC

9 – Mojo Band: Prague’s Hard Rock Cafe hosts an evening of Blues and Soul.   

12 – Glen Miller Orchestra: The world famous orchestra play Prague’s Municipal House.   

12 – Radio Wave 7th Anniversary
Český Rozhlas’ Radio Wave celebrate their 7th year of broadcasting by throwing a party with UK producer & DJ Lapalux, with support from Slovak Karaoke Tundra!    

14 – The Alvaret Ensemble
New British improvisational collective headed up by Greg Haines. Take the opportunity to see this new up-and-coming group!

18 – Cancer Bats: Canadian hardcore punk outfit play the intimate Klub 007. Support on the night from The GolemTrust.

23 – Songfest.cz
Chinese singer Song Feng-yűn initiates the musical celebrations welcoming the Chinese New Year! 

28 – Donny McCaslin Group: Check out the sweet-sweet sounds from the famous American saxophonist. Great music in a great setting! 

29 – Collegium 1704
A stunning performance in the city’s Rudolfinum venue.   

30 – Asking Alexandria + guests: An evening of the best in metalcore. British band: Asking Alexandria will be playing alongside a French hardcore group:  Betraying The Martyr and American metalcore outfit: Motionless in Whit

FOOD & DRINK   

5 – Saturday Brunch with Children’s entertainment: AvantGarde Restaurant offer a Sunday brunch menu with some fun entertainment for your little ones. Everyone’s a winner!   

6 – Traditional Schnitzel Sunday Lunch: Tetu Brissy Restaurant offer tasty schnitzel every first Sunday of each month! A perfect Sunday lunch! 

7-12 – Michelin Week
Madame Reine Sammut together with Patrik Havlicek and his team will prepare a selection of Michelin dishes!    

What's On in January

15-28 Grand Restaurant Festival
The title says it all! Fine food prepared by the finest Restaurants in the Czech Republic.     

CULTURAL FESTIVALS

9-13 Iranian Film Festival
The second edition of the Iranian Film Festival. An exciting & comprehensive event showcasing Iranian cinema in the Czech Republic. 

16-20 Prague Short Film Festival
Kino Světozor hosts the 8th annual competitive Festival. Check website for timings and language.     

22-28 Eiga-sai 2013
6th festival of Japanese film and culture.

Do not hesitate to add any event you feel we have missed in the comments section!

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