Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is a British singer who rose to prominence with her hit “Groovejet,” featuring DJ Spiller. Since then, Ellis-Bextor has released six studio albums including the most recent one – Familia. In Kyiv, the British singer will perform songs from her new album along with old hits like “Heartbreak Make Me a Dancer” and “Catch you.”
Sophie Ellis-Bextor. March 6. 8 p.m. Sentrum (11 Shota Rustaveli St.). Hr 890-2,000
Love. Contemporary exhibition
Fifteen couples will offer their views on love to visitors at Kyiv History Museum. An installation of a heart, made by special guest Roman Zhuk, will be placed on the first floor. The “Love. Contemporary exhibition” will feature art, graphics, photography and videos.
Love. Contemporary exhibition. March 2 – April. 2. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Kyiv History Museum (7 Hmelnytskoho St.), Hr 40
‘Jackie’ comes alive
Jackie is a biographical drama film about Jacqueline Kennedy, the wife of President John F. Kennedy, the U.S. president assassinated in 1963. She is played by Natalie Portman.
“Jackie.” March 10. 7 p.m. “Ukraine” cinema (5 Horodetskoho St.) Hr 70-80
Vsi Svoi Market
This week’s Vsi Svoi market will present clothes, shoes and accessories. Three floors of Ukrainian-produced goods will provide plenty of choice for those looking to revamp their wardrobe for spring.
Vsi Svoi Market. March 11-12. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Vsi Svoi (12 Desyatynna St.) Free
Closer jazz. Theo Bleckmann ‘Elegy’
Jazz singer and composer Theo Bleckmann has received numerous awards, including a Grammy nomination for the “Best Classical Crossover Album” in 2010. Some may also recognize Bleckmann as the voice of aliens in the film “Men in Black.” On March 5, Bleckmann and four other musicians will present his new album “Elegy.”
Closer jazz. Theo Bleckmann “Elegy.” March 5. 8 p.m. Closer (31 Nyzhnioiurkivska St.) Hr 400-500
Museum of News
This exhibition to celebrate 20 years of news program TSN has ten halls with interactive zones offering visitors the chance to try being TV hosts, and view part of an engine of the giant An-225 “Mriya” aircraft and Ruslana’s Eurovision award. A study of 100 of the most important events in independent Ukraine, complied by 30 experts, will also be presented.
“Museum of News.” March 2-26. 6:30 p.m. Tue-Sun 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mystetskiy Arsenal (10-12 Lavrska St.). Hr 60.
