‘Dress Code of Independent Ukraine’ (exhibition)
This exhibition, dedicated to the history of Ukrainian fashion, will feature 200 outfits by 40 Ukrainian designers, the inauguration dress of one of Ukraine’s first ladies, and local celebrities’ stage costumes. The idea is to show the transformation of Ukraine through changes in its fashion.
“Dress Code of Independent Ukraine” (exhibition). June 15 – Aug. 6. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mystetskyi Arsenal (10-12 Lavrska St.) Hr 60
‘Obsession’ (British National Theatre Live)
Belgian director Ivo van Hove created this stage adaptation of the 1943 movie “Obsession” for the Barbican Theater in London. It is a story of two lovers, Gino and Giovanna. They conspire to kill Giovanna’s husband to be together, but the crime tears them apart. Famous British actor Jude Law plays Gino. The screening is in English with Ukrainian subtitles.
British National Theatre Live “Obsession.” June 13. 7 p.m. Kyiv Cinema (19 Velyka Vasylkivska St.) Hr 175
Polina Veller (fashion show)
Ukrainian designer Polina Veller will present her new collection of clutch bags created in collaboration with Ukrainian artists. Show attendees will have a chance to see the original patterns and drawings that were used to create the bags, as well as to listen to experimental electronic music.
Polina Veller (fashion show). June 10. 7 – 9 p.m. June 11. 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Port Creative Hub (10A Naberezhno-Khreshchatytska St.). Free
Francophonie Day
Kostiolna Street in the city center will host a one-day festival of French culture, Francophonie Day. The event is organized by the Très Français restaurant chain and aims to introduce the culture of the French-speaking countries – Canada, France, and Switzerland – to Kyivans. There will be food, live music, cooking workshops, and a sale of handmade products.
Francophonie Day. June 11. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Kostiolna Street. Free
DJ set by Ghostpoet
British musician Ghostpoet heads to Kyiv to play a DJ set at the Sentrum nightclub. He has already performed in Kyiv before, back in 2015, when he presented his third album. This time, Ghostpoet returns just for a DJ set.
DJ set by Ghostpoet. June 17. 10 p.m. Sentrum (11 Shota Rustaveli St.). Hr 200-350
