‘Notre Dame de Paris’ concert
Seven soloists, a choir of 150 voices, symphony orchestra, and a rhythm team will perform the songs from the famous musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel in French.
“Notre Dame de Paris” concert. Palace Ukraine (103 Velyka Vasilkivska St.). March 28 – 29. 7 p.m. Hr 450 – 1,750
‘People’ art exhibition
A personal exhibition of paintings by Ukrainian artist Vladislav Shereshevsky goes on display in Kyiv. The exhibition will show the variety of the human nature in ironical manner: from joyful smiling faces to revolting types.
“People” art exhibition. Mystetska Zbirka Art Gallery (13 Tereshchenkivska St.). March 18 – April 15. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free
DocuDays UA film festival
Since 2003, International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival DocuDays UA annually shows documentaries and feature films from around the world. Docudays UA is a non-profit festival, so all screenings are free. Visit www.docudays.org.ua for film titles and schedule. The movies run in English with Ukrainian subtitles.
DocuDays UA Film Festival. House of Cinema (6 Saksahanskoho St.), Kyiv Cinema (19 Velyka Vasylkivska St.), Kinopanorama (19 Shota Rustaveli St.). March 20 – 27. Free
‘You See, My Brother’ photo exhibition
As part of the Docudays UA film festival, “You See, My Brother” photo exhibition will show nearly 60 pictures representing the EuroMaidan Revolution and the war in eastern Ukraine, shot by Alexander Glyadyelov. The author takes black-and-white photos with manual focus and mechanical shutter system, like it was done a century ago.
“You See, My Brother” photo exhibition. Dim Mykoly Gallery (13 Ivana Mazepy St.). March 19 – 26. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free
Hudaki Village Band
Hudaki band from Zakarpatska Oblast sings local vivid and melodic music in a language that is a mix of Ukrainian, Hungarian, and Romanian. The band performs abroad, mostly in Austria and Germany, but rarely takes stage in Ukraine.
Hudaki Village Band. Atlas (37-41 Artema St.). March 22. 7 p.m. Hr 200 – 250
Food & Wine Festival
The second Kyiv Food and Wine outdoor festival invites everyone to try homemade and other wine, delectable cheeses and sweets. Musicians and writers will perform on the main stage. The program includes lectures from sommeliers and wine makers.
Food & Wine Festival. Lavra Art Gallery (1 Lavrska St.). March 21-22. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Hr 40 (includes a free glass of wine)
Panic and Hysterics Festival
After the latest devaluation of the hryvnia, the anti-crisis At The Bottom Festival launched to overcome hysterics and panic in a fun way. The event will include cheap street food, a fair of handmade items and entertainment – all jokingly themed with poverty.
At The Bottom ‘Panic and Hysterics’ Festival. State Aviation Museum (1 Medova St.). March 21. 10 a.m. Hr 23 ($1)
