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Ethnic music festival

The Land of Dreams (Krayina Mriy) is Ukraine's biggest ethnic music and Ukrainian culture festival, founded in 2004 by Oleh Skrypka, frontman of renowned band Vopli Vidoplyasova. While its primary focus is Ukrainian culture and music, the festival offers a lineup of ethnic bands from other countries.

The Land of Dreams (Krayina Mriy). June 20-21. Pyrohovo Museum (Pyrohiv village, Kyiv Oblast). Hr 200

European music at Ottoman Court

Music historian and conductor Emre Araci of Turkey has a very narrow specialization ­ he conducts music by European composers played in the palaces of the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century. Naturally, it became the theme of the show he is giving with a Ukrainian orchestra in Kyiv. Seating is limited, call 581-0992 to book a seat.

European Music at Ottoman Court. June 16. 8 p.m. Tchaikovsky National Musical Academy (1-3/11 Horodetskoho St.). Free

New art-pop band Sphingidae

One of the freshest and most promising additions to the Kyiv music stage, Sphingidae is a mixed group with members from Ukraine, U.S. and France. The band members describe their music as a mix of art-pop, rock and gospel. To check out the band’s sound, find their debut video “Mutual Agree” online.

Sphingidae (artpop). June 18. 7 p.m. Metropol (6 Prorizna St.). Hr 70

Georgian-Ukrainian festival

A two-day festival celebrating Ukrainian-Georgian friendship is everything one may expect: a concert of Georgian and Ukrainian musicians, traditional Georgian food and wine, and lessons in Georgian folk dance. The musical lineup includes Georgian-Ukrainian singer Sophie Villy, Ukrainian bands Gapochka and Black Balloon. The concert begins at 6 p.m. on June 13.

Georgian-Ukrainian festival. June 13-14. Atmosfera Mall parking lot (103 Stolychne Shose). Free

Kyiv Family Day

A family festival in Pryroda Park will keep the kids busy with arts and crafts classes, dancing, and more. For parents, there will be lectures, discussions, a jazz concert and a quiet lounge zone.

Kyiv Family Day. June 14. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Pryroda Park (11 Brovarskiy Ave.). Hr 50 (free for children under 12)

Street Food Festival

One could learn geography from the food offering at Kyiv’s frequent street food festivals. The fare includes Spanish churros and tapas, Italian porchetta, Hungarian fish soup halaszle, Japanese dumplings gyoza, and much more. Also, some sangria and Prosecco to wash it down. This time there will be a farmer’s market with fresh fruit and vegetables.

Street Food Festival. June 13-14. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Platforma Art Zavod (1A Bilomorska St.). Hr 40