21 FEB - 17 MAR.2009 Opera 2009 the largest opera festival in the Czech Republic - the only show presenting the best productions of all national opera ensembles www.divadlo.cz/jhd
21 FEB - 13 APR 2009 St Mathew Fair the first spring fair in Europe dating back to 16th century offering about 130 rides and other attractions, from swing sets to bumper cars to shooting galleries. A longstanding favorite is the Loch Ness, a large carousel in the shape of the legendary monster, and a roller coaster that runs over water. Prague Exhibition Grounds in Holesovice (Vystaviste) www.matejskapout.cz
13 FEB - 24 FEB 2009 Bohemian Carnevale carnival in the streets of Prague www.carnevale.cz
29 JAN - 5 APR 2009 Andy Warhol - Motion Pictures artist's screen tests and non-narrative films from 1963-73 Galerie Rudolfinum www2.rudolfinum.org
1 NOV 2008 - 31 MAY 2009 “The curse of the gold - 1000 years of INKAgold” The most beautiful and rarely exhibited items from the Museum of Gold in Lima, Peru showcased in the Czech Republic for the first time. A unique collection of goblets, bowls, jewellery, intriguing masks and other golden artefacts documenting the artistic creativity and cultural richness of the ancient Incas. The mystical mood of the darkened exhibition halls offers visitors a dramatic view of royal crowns, shields, goblets, jewellery and ceremonial knives. More info at www.zlatoinku.cz.