The Hardkiss (pop)
Ukrainian progressive-pop band the Hardkiss, famous for the distinctive voice of their vocalist Julia Sanina, will celebrate the band’s fifth anniversary by performing their old hits and new songs in Kyiv on Oct. 21-22. After the concert in Kyiv, the Hardkiss will start a national tour.
The Hardkiss. Oct. 21-22. 8 p.m. Stereo Plaza (119 Lobanovsky Ave.). Hr 450 – 1,700
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Queen cover show
The cover band God Save the Queen will play the most famous songs of the legendary British rock band Queen.
God Save the Queen (cover show.) Oct. 22. 8 p.m. KPI House of Culture (37 Peremohy Ave.) Hr 650 – 1,600
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Costumed Pokrova Celebration
Actors are to recreate the celebration of Pokrova, the Orthodox holiday of the Intercession of the Theotokos, in the medieval Ukrainian state, the Kyivska Rus. The celebration includes knights tournaments, historical theater plays, dancing, and games.
Pokrova Celebration. Oct. 14-16. 12 p.m. Kyivska Rus Park (Kopachiv village, Kyiv Oblast). Hr 70
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Vsi Svoi Market. Coats
Anyone looking for a coat should visit the three-day Vsi Svoi market at 12 Desyatynna St. More than 300 Ukrainian producers will be there to sell a range of outerwear, including coats, jackets and fur waistcoats.
Vsi Svoi Market: Coats. Oct. 14-16. D12 (12 Desyatynna St.). Free
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Jazz festival
A three-day festival of jazz music called “All Music is Jazz” will bring together musicians from the United States, France, Germany and Ukraine at the Closer art club. The musicians will give six concerts during the festival, performing their own songs and famous jazz hits.
‘All Music is Jazz’. Oct. 21-23. 7:30 p.m. Closer (31 Nyzhnoiurkivska St.). Hr 1,200 – 2,000 for a three-day ticket
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Shakespeare’s ‘Measure for Measure’ in cinema
The play by William Shakespeare “Measure for Measure” tells the story of the puritanical judge Angelo, who is left in charge of the government when the Duke of Vienna leaves the city. Angelo tries to stamp out fornication in the city and sentences the soldier Claudio to death for having an extramarital relationship. But Claudio’s sister, a novice nun, can save him by spending the night with the judge. The play by Shakespeare’s Globe Theater will be screened in English with Ukrainian subtitles.
“Measure for Measure” (play screening). Oct. 21. 7 p.m. Kyiv Cinema (19 Velyka Vasylkivska St.). Hr 175
