Via Gra Concert
The most popular Ukrainian girl band, Via Gra, is giving a big show. Via Gra disbanded in 2012 after 10 years and 16 versions of the cast. The newest version of Via Gra was formed through a reality TV show and preserves the tradition of casting three young and expressly sexy women.
They will perform both old and new hits.
Via Gra Concert. Dec. 21. 7:30 p.m. Stereo Plaza (119 Chervonozoryany Ave.). Hr 200-1,250
Giuseppe Verdi Orchestra
Originally from Italy, Giuseppe Verdi Orchestra brings a new program “Christmas Fairytale” to the Kyiv stage. Being one of the oldest orchestras in Europe, Verdi Orchestra performs more than 100 compositions of Antonio Vivaldi, Giuseppe Verdi, Johann Sebastian Bach and many other well-known European composers.
Giuseppe Verdi Orchestra. Dec. 15. 7 p.m. Zhovtnevy Palace (1 Instytutska St.). Hr 100-700
Christmas Arsenal Fair
Christmas Arsenal Fair is probably one of the best holiday fairs in Kyiv. The vendors sell Christmas goods, including decorations, handmade gifts and tasty treats. The program includes master classes on Christmas tree decoration, food and beverages, a live music stage and other attractions.
Christmas Arsenal Fair. Dec. 17-21. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mystetsky Arsenal (12 Lavrska St.). Hr 50
Donetsk Refugee Artist Exhibition
Tetyana Lobanova, an artist and a native of Donetsk Oblast, fled the war in the east. Holding the exhibition of her hyper-modern and realistic works, Lobanova wants to raise money for civilians in the war zones and refugees fleeing the Russian-instigated conflict.
Donetsk Refugee Artist Exhibition. Through Jan. 5. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hamma Gallery (9 Hrushevskoho St.). Fee to be announced
New Year City
An outdoor space with numerous winter attractions, the New Year City (Novorichne Misto) promises to raise the spirit of the visitors even before the holidays start. Snow Park with huge slides will be available for games. Winter sport equipment can be rent at the venue. Foods, beverages and souvenirs are for sale.
New Year City. Through Jan 11. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Platforma Art Zavod (1 Bilomorska St.). Free
‘Vnochi’ Show by Svyatoslav Vakarchuk
“Vnochi” is a 2008 album and a solo project of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, the front man of the legendary Ukrainian rock band Okean Elzy. The album featured mostly easy jazzy ballads, most famous being “Taka Yak Ty” (The One Like You), which Vakarchuk performs at Okean Elzy shows too. The show aims to raise funds to buy the necessary medical equipment for a hospital in Zaporizhzhya.
“Vnochi” by Svyatoslav Vakarchuk. Dec. 19. 7 p.m. Ivan Franko National Drama Theater (3 Ivana Franka Sq.). Hr 2,250-20,000
