‘Suicide Squad’ action movie This film, by U.S. film director and screenwriter David Ayer, tells the story of a secret government agency that recruits imprisoned criminals to execute dangerous missions and save the world from dire threats. Panned by the critics, but loved by comic book fans, the movie stars U.S. actors Will Smith and Jared Leto, and is screened in English.Suicide Squad. Aug. 17. 8:50 p.m. Zhovten cinema (26 Konstyntynivska St.) Hr 70 – 90.
Orchestra music festival
The National Philharmonic of Ukraine invites classical music lovers to its Summer Music Rays festival. The concert program includes the most-loved pieces by Sergei Rachmaninov, Tomaso Albinoni, Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and others.
“Summer Music Rays” orchestra music festival. Aug. 8 – 26. 7 p.m. National Philharmonic of Ukraine (2 Volodymyrsky Uzviz St.) Hr 70 – 250.
Photo exhibition
The personal photo exhibition of Ukrainian artist Yevgenia Belorusets illustrates the everyday life and work of Donbas coal miners residing near the war front in separatist-controlled areas. The series of photographs were taken in 2014 -2016 during the war against Russian-backed separatists in the Ukrainian cities of Debaltseve, Lysychansk, Popasna and others.
“Victories of Losers” photo exhibition. Aug. 18 – Sept. 4. Tues. – Sun. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Taras Shevchenko National Museum (12 Taras Shevchenko blvd.) Hr 10 – 20
Football match
The capital’s Dynamo Kyiv football club will play against Lutsk’s Volyn in the fifth round of the Pari-Match Championship League for the 2016–2017 seasons.
“Dynamo – Volyn” football match. Aug. 20. 7:30 p.m. NSC Olympiysky (55 Velyka Vasylkivska). Hr 35 – 400
Colors beach festival
This festival is a combination of the Indian Holi festival of colors and a beach party. Guests are offered to powder each other with colors, splash others with water, enjoy swimming in a pool and dance to music.
“Summer Music Color Fest” festival. Aug. 21. 2 p.m. Hydropark (intersection of Sportyvna and Zaliznodorozhna streets). Free
