Editor's Note: Every week, the Kyiv Post picks the most interesting of upcoming entertainments and presents them in this special feature.
French chanson on a Saturday night
Cover songs of Jacques Brel, Serge Gainsbourg, and Gilbert Bécaud – artists who devoted their careers to French chanson – is coming for one night only. The band performing it all, French Vibes, aim to do the sexy tunes justice. Inspired by some of France’s greatest lyricists, the band will also perform a few of its original songs, stylistically close to the theme of the night.
French Vibes cover band. Nov. 23. 8.30 p.m. Atmasfera 360 (57/3 Velyka Vasylkivska St.). Hr 60 – 100
Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit has produced a number of hit singles and albums since it broke into the pop music scene in the late 1990s with its signature blend of hip hop and punk. Its heyday may be over, but the band is currently in the middle of recording its seventh album, “Stampede of the Disco Elephants,” and touring the globe. Over the years the band has experienced some personnel changes, but it has always stayed true to its style.
Limp Bizkit. Dec. 1. 8 p.m. Stereo Plaza (119 Chervonozoriyaniy Ave.). Hr 450 – 2,000
Orkestr Che
Orkestr Che (Che Orchestra) is about to celebrate its 11th birthday. The band first began having jam sessions in the hallways of a dormitory, but changed its sound over the years as it grew in popularity, evolving from an acoustic to more rhythmic sound. Every one of its concerts is inviting and enthralling.
Orkestr in concert. Nov. 30. 8 p.m. Divan (2 Bessarabska Sq.) Hr 60
Talking business
This business talk club is with Ciklum manager Livi James Joseph, a professional teacher with experience of leading businesses abroad. The topics to be covered include Ukrainian law, networking skills, financial news and management techniques. The goal of the club is to create a place where one can talk about important business-related issues in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.
Talking shop: A business club. Nov. 30 12 p.m. Master Class (16A Lavrska St.). Hr 200
Nov. 28, Thanksgiving dinner
Sam’s Steakhouse and the Holiday Inn Hotel will serve a traditional American turkey on Thanksgiving Day being celebrated this year on Nov. 28. Observed to acknowledge a shared meal between European settlers in North America and Native Americans during the autumn harvest feast, the Holiday Inn will serve turkey and all the trimmings from Nov. 25-30. The main course of stuffed turkey with gravy, applesauce, mashed potato, caramelized corn on the cob and green beans goes for Hr 150. Call ahead to order a stuffed turkey at Sam’s Steakhouse being made for Hr 200 per kilogram for takeout or dine-in, or choose the sliced, tender turkey meal for Hr 120, which will include sauce and a garnish.
Holiday Inn. Nov. 25-30 (100 Velyka Vasylkivska St.), 363-3000, Hr 150
Sam’s Steakhouse. Nov. 28 (Zhylianska St.). 287-2000. Hr 120, Hr 200 per kilogram
Petro Nalich’s music band
Petr Nalich jumped atop the music stages of Russia and Ukraine and decided to stay there. His songs vary from lyrical, almost private, to soulful and energetic. He can sing a ballade like the best of them and tug at his audience’s heart strings. But his next track will make one jump up and dance. His band is currently promoting its third album.
Petero Nalich’s music band. Nov. 30. 7 p.m. NAU (1 Komarova Ave.). Hr 180 – 450
The music project
River Dream is a project aimed at helping audiences get to know themselves better. Its organizers believe that the best way to do this is by listening to quality music. For this session, the music will be provided by Armen Kostandyan and his traditional Armenian duduk and Roman Hrinkiv playing his custom made Ukrainian bandura. The artists invite guests to an evening away from the chaotic outside world.
River Dream. Nov. 28. 7.30 p.m. Museum of Dreams (55 Chihorina St.). Hr 100
