Getting out in Prague: fairs, farmer’s markets, and free beer
Check out the fair: Matějská pouť (St. Matthew´s Fair) has come to the Holesevice fairgrounds, adding extra stalls, rides and other amusement’s to the area’s permanent attractions until April 18. While this fair stemmed from a religious pilgrimage that ended at St. Matthew’s Church in Prague 6 in 1595, the travelling rides that arrive in Prague today come from The Netherlands “for no apparent reason,” according to Prague.tv. It’s just another nonsensical event in Prague, but this one is definitely notable for its creaky carnival rides and deep fried food. Open 2pm-9pm weekdays; 10am-10pm weekends. Admission: 10 CZK weekdays, 25 CZK weekends. U Výstaviště, 170 00 Prague 7. http://www.matejskapout.cz/
Get some vegetables in your diet … no, really: Counteract your goulash and smazeny syr consumption with some healthy food this weekend. A farmer’s market at Kulaťáku (Farmářské trhy na Kulaťáku) set up by Dejvice organizers in March was so successful that another has been scheduled for this Saturday. Authorities are promising a bigger event this time to deal with high demand. Though huge (read: frustrating) crowds can be expected, market-goers will have access to delicious fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, cheese and flowers straight from Czech farms. Just off Vítězné náměstí, 8am-2pm. Admission is free. www.praha6.cz A lesson in diversity: Though Prague’s population is overwhelmingly homogenous, the Vietnamese minority in the city play an important cultural and economic role. A new exhibition at the Museum of the City of Prague strives to break down cultural barriers and stereotypes about the Vietnamese by displaying photographs, sculptures and short documentaries. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9am – 6 pm. Hall 8, Museum of the City of Prague, Na Poříčí 52, Prague 8. 120 CZK.
Win free beer: The Globe, Prague’s premier English bookstore, is holding a Music Trivia night Wednesday. According to the poster, you can spend your night “with some proper testing of your totally useless knowledge” by recognizing songs, videos and pictures to win some great prizes … including free beer. Need I say more? 8:00 pm. Pštrossova 6, Prague 1. www.globebookstore.cz
April 7, 2010 | Posted by Editor110 

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