1960s Ukrainian art
The National Art Museum presents the first exhibit in many years that brings together works of Ukrainian artists from the 1960s. The exhibit features 23 artists from around the country.
Ukrainian Art of 1960s (exhibition). Through Feb. 21. Closed on Mondays. National Art Museum (6 Mykhaila Hrushevshkoho St.). Hr 20
‘Merry Christmas, Ukraine’
A concert by Ukraine’s National Brass Band will deliver beloved classical Christmas hits, including Christmas blues of Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra, the classics of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, and jazz of Glenn Miller.
“Merry Christmas, Ukraine” (concert). Thursday, Dec. 24. 7 p.m. Ukrainian House (2 Khreshchatyk St.). Hr 150-290
Made-in-Ukraine gifts market
UAMade Fest, one of Kyiv’s regular pop-up markets with locally-produced goods, focuses on Christmas presents this time. The fair will sell clothing by independent local designers, accessories, home decorations, and souvenirs. Children’s entertainment will be offered.
UAMade Fest. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 20-21. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Lavra Gallery (1 Lavrska St.). Free
Noize MC
Russian hip hop and rap star Ivan Alekseev, known by the stage name Noize MC, will perform in Kyiv’s Stereo Plaza. In interviews, Alekseev said his band was “blacklisted in Russia” because of his participation in anti-government rallies.
Noize MC (hip hop). Friday, Dec. 25. 8 p.m. Stereo Plaza (119 Chervonozoryaniy Ave.). Hr 250-450
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
The long-anticipated sequel of the “Star Wars” saga finally comes to the screens. The events in the new movie take place roughly 30 years since the Episode VI, that was released in 1983. Zhovten movie theater will held 3D screenings in English once a day. To buy tickets, go to: www.zhovten-kino.kiev.ua.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (in English). Sat – Sun, Dec. 19-20, 3:30 p.m. Mon, Dec. 21, 9 p.m. Tue – Wen, Dec. 22-23, 6:20 p.m. Zhovten (26 Kostyantynivska St.). Hr 90-110
