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Years & Years
British synth-pop band Years & Years is coming to rock Ukraine’s capital for the first time. Although Years & Years have already been to Kyiv, as the band filmed the music video for the song “Shine” in Kyiv, in 2015, this would be their first music show at the capital. The band was founded in 2010 and it currently consists of three members – Olly Alexander, Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Turkmen. Years & Years combines electropop, synthpop, indie and dance-pop with house and R’n’B, and is widely known for the song “King,” released in 2015. The band’s music shows in Kyiv is a part of the tour in support of their second music album “Palo Santo,” released in 2018.
Years&Years. Stereo Plaza (119 Lobanovskyi Ave.) Feb. 14. 7 p.m. Hr 990-2,490
Kurazh Bazar: Love Actually
Kyiv’s charity market Kurazh Bazar comes back after a winter break with a special event dedicated to the upcoming St. Valentine’s Day. Kurazh Bazar: Love Actually will, as usual, bring together producers of various goods, sellers of vintage finds and numerous Kyiv citizens. Apart from that, the market will provide lots of entertainment such as live music, dancing and screenings of romantic films. Couples in love will have an opportunity to “get married,” while single visitors will be able to join in speed dating. Kurazh Bazar will donate 30 percent of each sold ticket: They hope to raise money to construct an inclusive playground for children at VDNH, where the market is held and will be open for everyone.
Kurazh Bazar: Love Actually. VDNH (1 Akademika Hlushkova Ave.) Feb. 16-17. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Hr 100. Free for children under 12, pregnant women, veterans, retirees and people with disabilities
‘Radio and Juliet’
An extraordinary ballet “Radio and Juliet” is where the classics and modernity collide. Staged by Romanian choreographer Edward Clug, the ballet retells the iconic love story by William Shakespeare “Romeo and Juliet.” However, in this ballet, there is a special place for the third main character – music by the no less iconic English rock band Radiohead. “Radio and Juliet” is praised for outstanding choreography subtly performed by The Great Gatsby Ballet to songs from Radiohead albums like “O.K. Computer,” ”Kid A” and ”Amnesiac.” The evening will end with another dancing performance by Clug: 20-minute “Quatro” is a sensuous story about feelings.
“Radio and Juliet.” Zhovtnevyi Palace (1 Heroiv Nebesnoi Sotni Alley). Feb. 11. 7 p.m. Hr 280-1,850
Music on 17th Floor – St. Valentine’s Day
This show is a chance to spend the most romantic day of the year listening to jazz music performed by Chuck Wansley and GeeJay. The well-known jazz vocalist from Los Angeles – Chuck Wansley will hit the stage together with GeeJay, an electronic duo from London, on Feb. 14. Taking place on the 17th floor of Kyiv’s IQ Business Center, the performance gives an opportunity to hear live jazz music mixed with hip-hop, funk and neo-soul melodies, while enjoying the great view on the capital.
Music on 17th Floor – St. Valentine’s Day. IQ Business Center (13-15 Bolsunovska St.) Feb. 14. 7 p.m. Hr 390
