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DakhaBrakha and ‘Earth’ silent film

A renovated version of “Earth” (1930), a silent movie by outstanding Ukrainian film director Oleksandr Dovzhenko, will be screened with a live concert by Ukrainian music band DakhaBrakha. In 1958, a film critics’ forum in Brussels named “Earth” one of the 12 best films in a history of the world cinema.

 DakhaBraha and “Earth.” Kinopanorama (19 Shota Rustaveli St.). Feb. 4-5 at 7:30 p.m. Hr 150 – 220.

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Windows and folk costumes exhibition

Ethnography researcher Petro Gonchar gathered a collection of photos of remarkable windows from his travels around Ukraine and will show them at Mystetsky Arsenal, with a collection of 100 Ukrainian national costumes of late 19th and early 20th century.

Windows and folk costumes exhibition. Mystetsky Arsenal (10-12 Lavrska St.). Feb. 5 – March 1 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Hr 40 (Hr 100 on Feb. 5)

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‘Tango of Life’ dance show

In “Tango of Life,” the dancers perform passionate tango to the mix of various music genres, from techno to classical compositions.

“Tango of Life” show. Kyiv National Academic Operetta Theater (53/3 Velyka Vasylkivska St.). Feb. 4, April 9 at 7 p.m. Hr 20-100.

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‘Balloon People’ exhibition by Alan Rodier

French artist and photographer Alan Rodie’s genre includes portraits and fashion photography. His photos have been published in major magazines, and he shoots ads for Givenchy and Dior. Since the ‘90s, Rodier has focused on photo collages. Eleven art works from Rodier’s “Balloon People” series are exhibited in Kyiv.

Alan Rodier “Balloon People” exhibition. Dymchuk Gallery (Yaroslavska, 21). Jan. 28 – March 2 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Free

(Pavlo Podufalov)

Fighting championship: Kyiv vs. Zaporizhya

Since November, Ukraine has been hosting a series of qualifying rounds of the World Warriors Fighting Championship, a mixed martial arts tournament. The strongest fighters will participate in Europe championship. On Jan. 31 representatives of Kyiv and Zaporizhya will meet at the arena.

WWFC Fighting championship. School of Physical Education (4 Mateyuka Mykoly St., Lisova metro ). Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. Hr 100-200

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Serhiy Zhadan and Sobaki v Kosmose

Serhiy Zhadan, one of the most popular modern Ukrainian authors, and Kharkiv band “Sobaki v Kosmose” present another one of their trademark shows where they match Zhadan’s poetry with the music mix of ska, jazz, disco, rock and drum’n’ bass.

Serhiy Zhadan and “Sobaki v Kosmose” show. Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. Bochka Pub (22 Verhniy Val). Hr 100

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‘Prayer of Mother Teresa’ concert

The Latvian Radio Choir and Chamber Orchestra “Sinfonietta Riga” will give a concert in Kyiv. The show will tell a story of the power of faith and inspiration. It is designed as a musical prayer, where humanity, like Mother Teresa, prays for the world.

“Prayer of Mother Teresa” concert. Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. National Philharmonic of Ukraine (2 Volodymyrsky Uzviz St.). Hr. 30-120