Editor's Note: Every week, the Kyiv Post picks the most interesting of upcoming entertainments and presents them in this special feature.
Land of Dreams ethnic festival
Krayina Mriy (Land of Dreams) ethnic festival has taken place in Kyiv annually since 2004. Founded by Oleg Skrypka, leader of Vopli Vidoplyasova band, the festival gathers thousands of folk music fans, as well as folk musicians from around the world. The festival lasts two days and the program includes various master-classes in traditional crafts, exhibitions and contests, as well as numerous folk music shows. In short, it’s a must-see in July.
Land of Dreams Festival. July 5-6. 10 a.m. Feofania Park (19 Akademyka Lebedeva). Hr 20-80
Artpole
One of the biggest ethnic festivals in Ukraine, Artpole will be held for the 12th time this year in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast and is well worth the trip. The festival is five days long and has a rather eventful program. A number of Ukrainian and foreign bands will perform, including the Ukrainian Perkalaba and Gich Orchestra, the French band Fantazio, Evolution Dejavu from Czech Republic and many more. Find out more at www.artpolefest.org/eng.
Artpole Festival. June 8-12. Unizh Village, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. Hr 120-220
Independence Day Picnic
The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine is having its Annual Charitable Picnic on July 5. On offer is American picnic-style food, refreshing drinks and ice-cream. The show program features live performances of well-known singers and bands. The organizers aim to raise money for charities throughout Ukraine. Tickets are available at www.chamber.ua.
U.S. Chamber Independence Day Picnic. July 5. 4 p.m. Kyiv International School Stadium (3A Sviatoshynskiy Alley). Hr 100
The Fantastic Shadows
German theater Helianthus brings to Kyiv a unique show of shadows. After great success in Western Europe, The Fantastic Shadows are coming to this part of the world as well. The show includes some 20 talented dancers and acrobats and has received rave reviews in Western media.
The Fantastic Shadows Show. July 9. 7 p.m. Zhovtneviy Palats (1 Instytutska St.). Hr 100-1,000
‘Magic Men’
This movie is a drama directed by Erez Tadmor and Guy Nattiv. It tells the story of a 78-year old Jew and his middle-aged son, and their journey to Greece. The film is screening within the framework of Israeli Movie Week at Kyiv Cinema, and the schedule is worth checking out at kievkino.com.ua for more ideas of what to see.
“Magic Men.“ June 29. 7 p.m. Kyiv (19 Chervonoarmiyska St.). Hr 20-55
Chinese Art
Life of Water, an exhibition of various pieces of Chinese art, is taking place in Kyiv. The exhibition features some 20 items created in the 18-20th centuries. All the sculptures and pictures are closely connected with the power of water – a meaningful symbol in Chinese culture.
“Life of Water” Exhibition of Chinese Art. June 20-August 31. 11 a.m. Museum of West and East Art (Tereshchenkivska St.). Free
