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Beer lovers won’t be disappointed at the most awaited beer festival celebrated around the world. 

Sky Mall in northern Kyiv is hosting a three-day Oktoberfest featuring German sausages, sauerkraut cabbage and grilled pork ribs. Live music includes performances by Oleh Skrypka, Mad Heads, Karl Khlamkin and Ogne Opasno Orkestr.

Oktoberfest 2014. Oct. 3-5. 4 p.m.-12 a.m.on Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-12 a.m. on Oct. 4-5. Sky Mall parking lot (2 Henerala Vatutina Ave.). Hr 100 on Saturday, Hr 60 on Friday, Sunday.

Jazz Kolo

This time Jazz Kolo is presenting the “Ukraine Is Our Home” concert. Coming together for one night are jazz musicians and performers Mariya Burmaka, Illaria, Andriy Kokhan, Suren Tomasyan, Orkhan Ahabeyli, Oleh Pashkovsky and Ihor Zakus.

Jazz Kolo Project “Ukraine Is Our Home.” Sept. 30. 7 p.m. National Palace of Arts “Palats Ukrayina” (103 Velyka Vasylkivska St.). Hr 90-300

A night of Ukrainian song and romance

The music of world-famous Ukrainian composers Mykola Lysenko, Mykola Kolessa, Mykhaylo Zherbin, Mykhaylo Shukh and the most popular folk songs will be played on the stage. Musical accompaniment by Iryna Kharechko (organ) and Tetyana Voytekh (piano), and the magnificent vocals of Nataliya Lavryenova (mezzo-soprano) and Vitaliy Chykirov (lyric baritone) makes for an unforgettable night.

The Night of Ukrainian Song and Romance. Sept. 30. 7:30 p.m. House of Organ Music (77 Velyka Vasylkivska St.). Hr 30-120

Pole Dance Championship

The popularity of pole dancing in Ukraine keeps growing with yet another national championship taking place. Going beyond simple athletic stunts, each contestant will deliver a small show or theatrical performance on a pole.

Ukrainian  Pole Art Championship 2014. Oct. 3. 7 p.m. House of Officers (30 Myhkaila Hrushevskoho St.). Hr  300

Street Bar Festival

Kyiv’s most popular bars are inviting newcomers to the scene to test their drink mixing skills for a large audience. For those who think drinking is a passive sport, the event features log throwing and grape stomping.

Street Bar Festival. Oct. 4-5. 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Olympic Stadium (55Chervonoarmiyska St.).Free entrance with drink purchase.

Dynamo Kyiv vs. Steaua Bucharest

Dynamo Kyiv will host Romania’s Steaua in the group stage of Europa League’s club tournament. Tickets are available at the box office of Olympic Stadium or on-line at www.ticketing.nsc-olimpiyskiy.com.ua.

Dynamo Kyiv vs. Steaua Bucharest. Oct. 2. 8 p.m. Olympic Stadium (55 Velyka Vasylkivska St.).Hr 30-250