Tips for Monday, September 5
Another stand-up on Storm Street. “Prepare your midriff and laugh. This evening will be all about humor. You can also perform, and in addition, the well-known joker Jirko Jakim will guide us throughout the evening,” invite the organizers of the event. Program: 16.00 opening of the garden, 19.00 start of the show, 21.00 will present the end.
Egypt: Gift of the Nile at Chvalské Castle
WHEN: From August 27 to November 20, daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
WHERE: Chvalský zámek, Na Chvalské tvrzi 857, Prague 9
FOR HOW MUCH: 40-70 CZK
The exhibition entitled Egypt – the gift of the Nile will present a generous insight into one of the greatest years on the shores of civilizations that flourished 5000 years ago in the African flood. Its author, the Slovak traveler and collector Ján Hertlík, has collected an admirable collection of replicas of historical objects with an Egyptian theme over the past twenty years, which he then modified into the original form using artistic techniques. The exhibition will present replicas of busts of monarchs, statues of rulers and gods. There will be wall paintings and burial vessels. At the exhibition, you will also meet the most beautiful woman of antiquity – Nefertiti and get to know the treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb. The exhibition will take you through all the historical periods of ancient Egypt – from the time of the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt, through the construction of the pyramid, the period of greatest prosperity in the New Kingdom, to the Ptolemaic period.
Karlín Barracks summer cinema: Planeta Praha
WHEN: From 20:30
WHERE: Karlín Barracks, Prvního pluku 20/2, Prague 8
FOR HOW MUCH: CZK 80
How many “inhabitants” does Prague have? This time, the creators of the award-winning film Planeta Česko set out on an expedition into the concrete jungle of the capital city. Next to us humans, unexpected animal neighbors live here, the filmmakers achieved their daily adventures thanks to the most modern technologies from an ideal proximity. Where did the majestic mouflons come from in Prague ? What will the green-footed hen do, which nutria takes the opportunity to nest? In what winter hiding place will the cute dormouse hide on Petřín? And what about the hornbill, will he find his partner in the nighttime glow of the garden restaurant? Go on an exciting expedition for the whole family to find dozens of other animals heroes who secretly live in our metropolis.
Museum of Fantastic Illusions
WHEN: Daily 9am-7pm (last entry at 6pm)
WHERE: Museum of Fantastic Illusions, Vodičkova 31, Prague 1
FOR HOW MUCH: From 179 CZK
Welcome to the magical world of optical illusions! Pavel Kožíšek’s Museum of Fantastic Illusions is a huge success among visitors and is now twice as big and x times more fun! Be part of a captivating exhibition of fantastic optical illusions and large-format trick paintings. Go for a unique experience in the funniest Czech museum, where you can also take great and funny photos and videos!
Exhibition Martin Salajka: Mimicry
WHEN: Daily until October 2
WHERE: Villa Pellé, Pelléova 10, Prague 6
FOR HOW MUCH: 90-120 CZK
The title of the most comprehensive exhibition of one of the most expressive painters of his generation, Martin Salajka (1981), is also its main theme. A graduate of Michael Rittstein’s painting studio at the Prague Academy, in his visual thinking he focuses on some aspects of contemporary life, which are by their nature changeable, confusing and therefore generally incomprehensible. Most often, it is based on personal mythology. Fish and chameleons also appear in his paintings, like urban ghosts wandering through the labyrinth of night streets. However, it is always more about imagined ghosts or shadows than real bodies, which dissolve as unexpectedly as they appeared. Their meanings are also hidden, so it is possible to perceive individual displays symbolically. Content indefinability is also reflected in the formal side, which lies between reality and an abstracting vision. The combined exhibition approach, which juxtaposes elements of a traditional presentation, a closed thematic installation and a cabinet of curiosities, wants to express the same dynamic.
The world of jellyfish full of novelties for children and parents
WHEN: Daily 9-21
WHERE: OC Arkády Pankrác, Na pankráci 86, Prague 4
FOR HOW MUCH: From 170 CZK, adults 260 CZK
The world of jellyfish has been further expanded and improved. The aim of the changes is to make the stay in families with children more pleasant. A new Jellyjake park has been built in the outdoor roof space, which is full of themed entertainment attractions and original games for the youngest visitors, including climbing frames and slides. Dřístro Bistro Medúz underwent a complete renovation and became a unique space full of the most modern technological gadgets. So you can make your snack time more pleasant, for example, by watching a video mapping projection with jellyfish, or test your talent on one of the three high-quality multimedia screens.
Sloths return to the zoo
WHEN: Daily 9-21 until the end of September
WHERE: Prague Zoo, U Trojského zámku 120/3, Prague 7
FOR HOW MUCH: As part of regular zoo tickets
The Prague Zoo invites you to an exhibition of sklipkans. Over four dozen species, including the largest ever, can be seen by visitors in the Gočárovy domy Gallery. You can look forward not only to colorful or highly poisonous sculpins, but also to very rare representatives of these members. Probably the most attractive live exhibit this year will be the female of the largest spider (Theraphosa blondi), aptly named “Blondie”, which is also probably the largest spider in the world.