‘Guardians of Dreams’
“The Guardians of Dreams,” a winter fairy tale show staged by STB TV channel, is a mix of dance, circus art, acrobatics, and impressive visual effects. The show has received good reviews.
“The Guardians of Dreams.” Through Jan. 17. VDNH Exhibition Complex, Pavilion 7 (1 Academic Glushkova St.). Hr 200-650
Basketball games
The basketball season is on in Ukraine. A series of matches between the teams from various Ukrainian cities will take place in Kyiv’s Palace of Sports throughout December and January. One can pick a game and order tickets at www.karabas.com.
Basketball Ukraine Championship. Dec. 25. 2 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m. (And 10 more games through Jan. 30). Palace of Sports (1 Sportyvna Square). Hr 20-100
Made-in-Ukraine gift market
Vsi Svoyi, a regular weekend fair that brings together local designers of clothing, footwear, accessories, and home decor, is about to take place once again before the year’s end. Apart from shopping, the place will offer snacks and hot beverages.
Vsi Svoyi Fair. Dec. 26-27. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. D12 Gallery (12 Desyatynna St.). Free
Best Art Films of 2015
To mark the end of 2015, Zhovten Cinema shows the best art house movies released this year. The list includes the scandalous “Love” by Gaspar Noe, remembered for its graphic sexual scenes. The films will run in original language with Ukrainian subtitles. See the schedule at www.zhovten-kino.kiev.ua.
Best Art Films of 2015. Through Jan. 13. Zhovten (26 Kostyantynivska St.). Hr 30-80
Electronic New Year
Cxema (pronounced Skhema), an event group well known at the Kyiv electronic music scene, is about to throw a large-scale New Year Party. “We will cross all the borders,” the party announcement promises. The tickets can be bought in advance or at the entrance.
New Year Party by Cxema. Dec. 31. 10 p.m. R Space (3 Oranzhereyna St.). Hr 300
‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special
Every year, legendary British TV series “Doctor Who” releases a special Christmas episode that is broadcast around the world. The Christmas episode is usually a separate story that can be enjoyed by those who don’t follow the show storyline closely. The showing is in English with Ukrainian subtitles.
“Doctor Who” Christmas Special. Dec. 26, 27. 2:30 p.m. Kyiv Cinema (19 Velyka Vasylkivska St.). Hr 120