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The Kyiv Post takes a look at the most romantic events happening in Kyiv on the Valentine’s Day weekend of Feb. 13-14. The list includes fun options for both couples and singles.

Lords of the Sound

Kyiv Symphonic Orchestra, led by conductors Vitaliy Sarazhinskii and Vitaliy Fizer, performs orchestrated covers of songs by Beyonce, Lana Del Rey, Joe Cocker, Scorpions, Adele, Sting and Depeche Mode. At the concert to be held on Feb. 14, the musicians will also play music from the soundtracks of romantic movies such as “Titanic,” “Amelie” and “Romeo and Juliet.”

Feb. 14, 5 p.m. Ukrainian House (2 Khreshchatyk St.). Hr 280-480

Big Love Fest

Big Love Fest is an annual music festival held by the “InshaMusyka” (Other Music) community for Ukrainian rock and metal bands. This year’s playlist includes Kharkiv-based Tonkaya Krasnaya Nit (Thin Red Line), Space Of Variations, Joncofy, SKINHATE and others. “Inshamuzyka” is a Ukrainian alternative music label created in 2006.

Feb. 13, 4 p.m. Bingo Club (112 Peremohy Ave.). Hr 120

‘Romeo and Juliet’ play

For those who prefer the classics, the Lesya Ukrainka Drama Theater offers a performance of one of William Shakespeare’s masterpieces.

Feb. 14, 7 p.m. Lesya Ukrainka Drama Theater (5 Bohdana Khmelnytskoho St.). Hr 40-500

Speed dating

Since the first speed-dating event took place at Peet’s Café in Beverly Hills in late 1998, this type of dating system has gained popularity through the world, and Ukraine is no exception.

A number of companies are holding speed-dating events on the eve of Valentine’s Day.

Speed Dating Kyiv

The company offers seven-minute speed dating in a restaurant located in a historic part of the city, Podil. The company’s website claims that 563 couples have hooked up due to its speed dates, and 11 have since got married.

The organizers say a person meets approximately 15 new people in an evening. After the dating event, participants are invited to play the games Mafia or Alias.

Feb. 13, 5 p.m. Restaurant Bella Italia (5/2 Yaroslavska St., near Kontraktova Plosha Metro). Hr 300, advance payment Hr 150

TetATet

TetATet offers speed dating meetings every weekend. The average age of participants is 25-33 years for women and 30-38 years for men. TetATet has been providing its services for 3.5 years.

At the next party on the Valentine Day’s Eve, 20 couples will have five minutes to chat before a bell rings to indicate it’s time to switch partners. The organizers will also give small presents to the participants.

The price depends on the day of registration: It starts from Hr 150 four days before the event and ends at Hr 180 if a ticket is bought on the same day. Organizers require an advance payment of Hr 50 before the date.

To participate, fill in the questionnaire on TetATet’s website, or email [email protected].

Feb. 13, 1 p.m. Pervak Restaurant (2 Rognidinska St.). Hr 150-180

Shvidki Pobachennya (Speed Dating)

Shvidki Pobachennya was launched only in January 2015, and has the lowest price for such services in Kyiv, Hr 100. Organizers hold their events in the center of the city near Teatralna metro station. Shvidki Pobachennya’s Facebook page says that meetings are aimed at people above 25 years old, as they are more focused on serious relationships.

To participate, register by sending a private message with your name, age, marital status, and additional information if necessary to Shvidki Pobachennya’s Facebook page, or get in touch with the organizers by phone on +38-096-262-7491 and +38-099-501-1326.

Feb. 11, March 3. Woods Café (20 Pushkinska St.). Hr 100

Entrance to speed dating parties is only by invitation, as the organizers want an equal number of men and women to participate. All participants have a seven-minute conversation. At the host’s signal, men switch places to meet other women. Drinks and some meals are usually included in the price of an invitation. Each person is given a list with the names of other participants where he or she can indicate favorites. If there is a match, with two participants indicating mutual interest, they are given each other’s contacts on the next day.