Editor’s Note: To see the full list of events, please check the calendar. To let us know about the upcoming shows, exhibitions, concerts, movie screenings, festivals, and parties, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
Book Arsenal
The ninth International Book Arsenal Festival is an annual book fair that will kick off at Kyiv`s Mystetskyi Arsenal art exhibition center on May 22 and will last till May 26. This year the fair has a working title of “Neighborhood,” and will focus on the problems of people who coexist in modern society. Apart from the fair, the five-day Book Arsenal will hold readings, discussions, and various performances, as well as book presentations by Ukrainian publishing houses and meetings with authors. In March 2019 the International Festival Book Arsenal was declared the best literary festival at the London Book Fair International Excellence Awards.
Book Arsenal. Mystetskyi Arsenal (10-12 Lavrska St.) May 22-26. 10 a.m. -10 p.m. One-day ticket – Hr 80, five-day ticket – Hr 300, Hr 40 for pupils, students and retirees
HVOB
The stars of Austrian electronic music scene are coming to Kyiv to groove the fans of the genre. HVOB (Her Voice Over Boys) will perform in Ukraine’s capital as part of their world Rocco tour, which has had a huge success with numerous sold-out shows. Mixing electronic rhythms with gentle sensuous vocals, the duo will present their latest release, minimalist “Rocco.”
HVOB. Atlas (37-41 Sichovykh Striltsiv St.) May 24. 7:30 p.m. Hr 690-1,600
‘Alien’
For one terrifying night only, the sci-fi horror film “Alien” will be screened in five cinemas around Kyiv. The 1979 classic by Ridley Scott tells the story of a space merchant vessel that decides to investigate a transmission from a desolate planet, only to discover a life form designed for human extermination. The film starring Sigourney Weaver spawned a franchise that continues to this day, with a new prequel released last year. The claustrophobic chill of the original will be louder and more detailed than ever in the new 40th anniversary edition, remastered with improved sound and 4K resolution.
Alien. May 21. Planeta Kino. 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Hr 100-160. Multiplex (Sky Mall, Prospekt, Atmosfera, Komod). 7 p.m. Hr 90-350
Spring Jazz in the Garden
There’s no need to figure out a way to spend a Friday night if another “Jazz in the Garden” show is planned out for that day. Gryshko National Botanical Garden in bloom, live jazz music, charming lights and tasty cocktails will all contribute to the magical atmosphere of the event. The U.S. jazz vocalist Chuck Wansley alongside the local Rodion Ivanov Quartet will perform.. (waiting on info)
Spring Jazz in the Garden. Gryshko National Botanical Garden (1 Tymiriazievska St.) May 24. 7 p.m. Hr 330-3,000
