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

Max Vatutin Trio

A mainstay of foreign festivals, the well-known Ukrainian band will give a one-night only performance of their usual rhythm and blues, funk and soul in a cozy setting featuring original and cover songs.

Max Vatutin Trio in concert. June 21. 8 p.m. Divan (2 Bessarabska Sq.). Free 

‘The Mystery of Picasso’

“The Mystery of Picasso” is a documentary film about the painter Pablo Picasso directed by French director Henri-Georges Clouzot. The movie shows Picasso in the act of creating paintings for the camera. “The Mystery of Picasso” won the Special Jury Prize at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival.

“The Mystery of Picasso.” June 21. 7:30 p.m. Rakurs Cinema (40 Velyka Zhytomyrska St.). Hr 15

Free Jazz Kolo

This musical event is dedicated to Ukraine’s unity. It at once wants to show that “Ukraine is an international country and that jazz is an international art.” Many Ukrainian singers will hit the stage, including Antonina Matviyenko and Iryna Rozenfeld. Armenian jazz singer Laura Marti is also expected to perform.

Jazz Kolo Festival. June 24. 7 p.m. Sentrum Music Palace (16A Shota Rustaveli St). Hr 150-250

The Best of Cannes Lions 2009-2013

This event screens the best commercials of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. It`s the biggest advertising festival in the world that gathers professionals from all over. Kinopanorama movie theater will screen the best commercials presented in Cannes in 2009-2013.

The Best of Cannes Lion 2009-2013. June 21-22. 8 p.m. Kinopanorama (19 Shota Rustaveli St). Hr 30-40

‘Give Peace a Chance’ music show

Live Style Show Band presents its new project – a show that features singers, dancers and actors simultaneously performing on stage. The show will provide a variety of music, including hits by Edwin Star, Adam Lambert, and John Lennon.

“Give Peace a Chance” Music Show by Live Style Show Band. June 3. 8 p.m. Caribbean Club (4 Petliury St.). Hr 50-300

Festival of Documentary Historical Films

Kyiv regularly hosts documentary film festivals, but it’s the first time a festival will focus on historical documentaries. Films of both Ukrainian and foreign directors will be shown at this one-day festival. Listings will be announced on June 20 at www.facebook.com/events/1484347518463546.

Festival of Documentary Historical Films. June 28. 12 p.m. Kyiv Castle (24A Hospytalna St.). Fee to be announced

Yves Saint Laurent

Katya Pertsova is a stylist who worked with famous French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent for about 20 years. In her lecture, Pertsova will share her memories of Saint Laurent and speak of the revolution he made in fashion.

“Yves Saint Laurent” lecture by Katya Petrsova. June 27. 6 p.m. Hilton Kyiv (30 Shevchenko Blvd.) Hr 600-1,500