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Valentine's Day can be more than a romantic dinner out. Check out Kyiv Post's collection of the Valentine's Day events. Spoiler: it doesn't include a "Fifty Shades of Grey" screening.

Dakh Daughters

Dakh Daughters will perform in Kyiv on Valentine’s Day. The band of seven talented women with freaky stage looks is a side project of the Kyiv contemporary art theater Dakh. Dakh Daughters’ shows are a wild mix of theater, dance, and music.

Dakh Daughters Show. Feb. 14, 7 p.m. National Philharmonic of Ukraine (2 Volodymyrsky Descent). Hr 200-500

Freak cabaret Dakh Daughters will perform in the National Philarmony on Feb. 14.

Freak cabaret Dakh Daughters will perform in the National Philarmony on Feb. 14.

 

Made in UA Festival

Made in UA is yet another fair of the goods by local craftsmen and artists, but this time it will be about love. Handmade love-themed home décor, sweets, and jewelry will be on sale. Speed dating is also on the program.

Made in UA Festival. Feb. 14. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Lavra Art Gallery (1 Lavrska St.). Free

Rock Symphony

Rock Symphony is a mix of the classic and popular rock hits by Nirvana, Queen, the Beatles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Muse, performed by a choir and a symphonic orchestra. Rock Symphony will perform twice on the Valentine’s Day.

Rock Symphony. Feb. 14, 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Ukraine Palace (103 Velyka Vasylkivska St.). Hr 900-1,200

Drum-n-bass party

For those who fancy intense dance parties, four drum-n-bass stars will perform in Kyiv. British duet Ragga Twins, Concord Dawn from New Zealand, Joe Ford from the U.K., and The Panacea from Germany will ensure a non-boring Valentine’s Day night.

Drum-n-bass Party. Feb. 14. 10 p.m. Sentrum music palace (11 Shota Rustaveli St.). Hr 200

A U.K. duet Ragga Twins to perform in Kyiv club Sentrum on Feb. 14.

A U.K. duet Ragga Twins to perform in Kyiv club Sentrum on Feb. 14.

 

Valentine’s Day Race

The sport lovers will enjoy this special Valentine’s Day race for couples. Each participant of the five-kilometer or 10-kilometer race will be rewarded with a symbolic medal and a package of sweets. The winning couple will get a free dinner in a restaurant. Registration is required at runforlove.com.ua.

Valentine’s Day Race. Feb. 14. 12 a.m. Expo Center of Ukraine (1 Glushkov Ave.). Hr 150 for singles, Hr 200 for a couple

In restaurants

Italian restaurant Vero Vero (18 Illinska St.) will offer its guests a piano concert and a free glass of champagne with any order. An oysters’ plate will come with a free bottle of champagne. Live music and special love menu of seafood and risotto will be available in Mille Miglia (22 Yaroslaviv Val St.). A Valentine’s Day evening program in Vozdvyzhensky hotel (60 Vozdvyzhenska St.) will include a special chef menu (Hr 1,250), guitar music and a DJ, and a chocolate show. After dinner guests are welcome to spend a romantic night in one of the hotel’s suites.

A Valentine’s Day evening program in Vozdvyzhensky hotel (60 Vozdvyzhenska St.) will include a special chef menu (Hr 1,250), guitar music and a DJ, and a chocolate show. After dinner guests are welcome to spend a romantic night in one of the hotel’s suites.