German Film Festival
This year's film festival supported by the Goethe Institute and German Embassy marks its 20th anniversary in Ukraine. Six films are screening: "Beloved Sisters" (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), "Other Motherland" (France, Germany), "The Salt of the Earth" (Brazil, Italy, France), "Superego" (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), "Exit Marrakech" (Germany), and "Dark Valley" (Austria, Germany).
German Film Festival. Oct. 9-15, 7 p.m. Kyiv movie theater (19 Chervonoarmiyska St.) Hr 50
UK education exhibition
Studying in the United Kingdom is not an impossible dream. This annual event showcases British universities, colleges and language schools. The European Education for a new Ukraine conference takes place at the event.
“Business in English” Exhibition. Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Hyatt Regency (5 Alla Tarasova St.). Free entrance, registration required at www.edukation.com.ua
Space Photo Exhibition
Unbelievable pictures from space, and more, are on display for the first time in Ukraine. Featuring are photos shot by amateur space researchers, unique 3D models of the solar system’s planets and rare collections from Ukrainian astronomy museums. See the schedule of lectures (not available in English) at www.atmasfera.com.ua/events.
Space Photo Exhibition. Oct. 8 – Nov. 3, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Spherical cinema “Atmasfera 360” (57/3 Velyka Vasylkivska St.). Hr 25 Monday-Friday, Hr 30 Saturday-Sunday
Tasting food and wine
This two-day festival offers a sampling of the finest of Ukrainian and foreign-produced wines. To accompany the drinks, fine specialties like seafood, escargot, and cheese are on offer.
Food and Wine Festival. Oct. 18-19, 11 a .m. – 8 p.m. G13 Art Studio (23 Baltiyskiy Lane). Free entrance
Chamber Art Music Festival
Classical music lovers can enjoy the works of Dmitriy Shostakovych, Benjamin Britten, Niccolo Paganini, Antonio Vivaldi, Pyotr Chaykovskiy and other great composers. Dmitriy Yablonskiy, the world-famous U.S.-Israel based conductor, leads the performance of the Kyiv Soloists, the National Chamber Music Ensemble.
Chamber Art Music International Festival. Oct. 19, 7 p.m. National Philharmonic of Ukraine (2 Volodymyrsky Descent). Hr 50-100
Ukrainian Cossack Day
This event in Mamayeva Sloboda Park near Kyiv promises to be a fun and spectacular celebration of Cossack culture. The event features Cossack folklore music and dance performances, as well as various games, sport competitions and amateur theatrical performances. Bow shooting, horseback riding and tasting of Cossack meat soup are also on the program.
Ukrainian Cossack Day. Oct. 14, 8:30 a.m. Mamayeva Sloboda (2 Mykhayla Dontsya St.). Prices to be announced
