Brutto
Front man Siarhei Mikhalok left his successful band Lyapis Trubetskoy in 2014 to start a Ukrainian-Belarusian punk rock band Brutto. In the first year of its existence, Brutto performed many shows in Ukraine and abroad and recorded enough songs for a debut album “Rodny Krai.”
Brutto (punk rock). Dec. 19. 7 p.m. Palace of Sports (1 Sportyvna Sq.). Hr 300-500
Winter Land
Winter Land family entertainment zone will open in the VDNKH Exhibition Center for the entire winter. It will include an ice rink of 4,000 square meters, food stalls, and house Father Frost’s residence – the Ukrainian colleague of Santa Claus.
Winter Land (family entertainment zone). Dec. 5 – Feb. 22. ExpoCenter (1 Akademika Hlushkova Ave.). Hr 25-160
Julia Volkova of t.A.T.u.
The solo career of Julia Volkova is not even close to the success she had as a member of t.A.T.u, and her shows are full of nostalgic fans of the scandalous band active in 2000s. Back then, Volkova and second vocalist Lena Katina used to pretend they were gay and kiss on-stage. They won some international fame before splitting in 2011.
Julia Volkova (pop). Dec. 11. 11 p.m. D’lux (3 Hrushevskoho St.). Hr 200-300
Argentine Tango
Several acclaimed Argentine Tango performers will dance on the stage of the House of Officers to the music of Trinidad Arfo, a Ukrainian milonga band.
Argentine Tango Night. Dec. 9. 7 p.m. House of Officers (30/1 Hrushevskoho St.). Hr 100-390
Food and Wine Festival
The fifth Food and Wine Festival to take place this year will focus on the young wine produced in Ukraine. French Beaujolais Nouveau will also be offered at the festival. On the food front, guests will be offered meat, seafood, and, of course, cheese, lots of it.
Food and Wine Festival. Dec. 5-6. D12 Gallery (12 Desyatynna St.). Hr 50
