You're reading: Entertainment Guide Jan. 31 – Feb. 9

Editor's Note: Every week, the Kyiv Post picks the most interesting of upcoming entertainments and presents them in this special feature.

Kozak System

Founded in the 1990s, this band is a fun, folk, punk and reggae cocktail. Kozak System represented Ukraine at numerous festivals all over Europe and is considered to be the voice of Ukraine at these places. In 2009, the band was a participant of Sziget Festival, one of the biggest music events in Europe. The latest album by the band was released in 2012 and was called “Shablya” (The Saber). Its genre is Kozak rock. 

Kozak System. Jan. 31. 10 p.m. Art Club 44 (44B Khreshchatyk St.). Hr 70

Dvj Bazuka

As a part of her worldwide tour, the Dvj Bazuka is coming to Kyiv for the first time. This Russian DJ is bringing her new show “Muza” (The Muse). Bazuka has been around in the music business for nine years now, gathering thousands of people on every show she does. Her new show represents a work thought through and created by the artist herself. 

Dvj Bazuka. Feb. 1. 10 p.m. Saxon Club (4 Onufriya Trutenko St.). Hr 40 – 80 for men, free for women 

Daniel Zamir Quartet

Daniel Zamir, one of the most famous saxophonists in Israel is coming to Kyiv. In his music, Zamir unites the tunes of traditional Jewish songs, jazz and ethnical elements. Israeli audience believes that jazz in the country became popular only because of Zamir’s virtuous play. The artist’s discography includes seven records, recorded in Israel and the USA. In 2013 Zamir was representing Israel on the Jazzahead, European Jazz Fair at Bremen.

Daniel Zamir. Feb. 1. 8 p.m. Master Class (16A Lavrska St.). Hr 110 

Modern Art Festival

The idea of Fabrika, the modern art festival, fully belongs to the artists participating in it. Over the course of three days, the audience will be able to enjoy different aspects of the modern visual art. The festival covers various areas of art: exhibitions, movies, music, dance, photography. The participants list includes more than 40 Kyiv artists. 

Fabrika, the Modern Art Festival. Jan. 31 – Feb. 1. Tykva, the music complex (72 Hlybochytska St.) Hr 25

Israeli Movie Days

This week Master Class is screening the movie “Once I Was,” written, directed and produced by Avi Nesher. The movie is based on the book “When Heroes Fly” by Amir Gutfreund and tells a story of three teenagers, whose lives change once they discover places in their own town they never knew existed. This 2010 drama won a Silver Plaque award at the Chicago International Film Festival. 

“Once I was” by Avi Nesher. Feb. 6. 7 p.m. Master Class (16A Lavrska St.). Free of charge 

Japanese Culture Exhibition

“Six Faces of Japan” is a display of Japanese culture, modern and ancient history, bits and pieces that will allow the audience to get closer look at the country. The two-day event will include the tour of the exhibition with the tour guide, a lecture on why people celebrate Love Day twice a year in Japan, origami master class, classes and lectures on tea history, love and relationships in history, and many more.
“Six Faces of Japan.”

Feb. 8 – 9. 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. The Center for Eastern Development and Culture (71 – 7 Dmytrivska St., office 7). Hr 50 – 150