Yes, winter is coming… but it is not an excuse to stay at home! Check out a new list of Top 5 events to visit in November.
1) The Strings of Autumn
5th of October – 18th of November
This time The Strings of Autumn celebrates its 20th anniversary. Every year this festival brings to Prague international stars performing in different types of music genres – jazz, pop, classical music and other. Combining in itself tradition and experiment, the festival offers a truly unique program. There are still several concerts to go, so hurry up to reserve the best seats.
2) Brazilian Film Carnival
5th of November – 8th of November
This festival presents to the Czech audience a selection of quality Brazilian movies and promises to bring a bit of Brazilian sunshine into the generally dark and drizzly November days. The screenings will be held at Bio OKO cinema and accompanied by discussions and additional activities. All movies will be screened in original with English and Czech subtitles.
3) St. Martin day’s Celebrations
14th of November
St. Martin’s Celebrations denote the time when agricultural work comes to an end. To celebrate this people roast a goose with sauerkraut and dumplings and open a bottle of Svatomartinské vino – a young wine from the recent harvest. This month everybody will be able to try these traditional Czech specialties together with some snacks and gourmet foods such as local cheese or salami at Naplavka.
4) Czech Theatre Night
21st of November
It will be already the third time when Czech Theatre Night takes place in Prague as a part of a big international project called European Theatre Night. The audience will get a chance to visit all kinds of workshops and lectures, backstage tours and autograph sessions. Many Prague theatres will open their doors not only during the day, but during the night time as well. It will help to attract people of all ages and interests and present the Theatre as a brunch of Art in a new, unusual way.
5) Prague Fashion Market 2015
27th of November – 29th of November
Would you like to surprise your family and friends with unusual or unique Christmas presents? Don’t count on Santa and visit Prague Fashion Market, which will take place at Holešovická tržnice during the last weekend of November. It is a great opportunity to buy everything at once as it is not only about clothes and accessories. You will be able to choose among more than 150 designers, artists and sellers! You can also look forward to Local Food Market to provide the best local food and beverages.
By Daria Stepanova