Charity Fair
Nearly 40 embassies and consulates will take part in the 24th annual charity fair in Kyiv. The fundraising event, organized by the International Women’s Club of Kyiv, aims to raise money for the elderly, orphans, and people with special needs. Charity fair visitors will have a chance to enjoy dishes of various national cuisines, purchase souvenirs, and do Christmas shopping.
Charity Fair. Dec. 3. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. NSC Olimpiysky (55 Velyka Vasylkivska St.). Hr 20 – 80
David Garret concert
David Garret, the famous violin virtuoso, will give two shows in Kyiv. Garret is famous for his violin interpretations of modern rock hits by Marilyn Manson, Metallica and AC/DC, as well as classical melodies by Wolfgang Mozart, Frédéric Chopin and Johann Bach.
David Garret (violin) and his band. Dec. 16, 18. 7 p.m. Dec. 18. 6 p.m. Palace Ukraine (103 Velyka Vasylkivska St.). Hr 400 – 3,950
Antytila (Ukrainian rock)
Ukrainian rock band Antytila will perform its best hits together with the Belarussian rock band Bez Bileta on the stage of Kyiv’s Atlas club.
Antytila and Bez Bileta joint rock concert. Dec. 8. 7 p.m. Atlas (37-41 Sichovykh Striltsiv St.). Hr 400 – 500
Kyiv Flower Show
The best florists from Ukraine, Poland, Russia, Romania, the Netherlands and Azerbaijan will showcase their skills and creativity at the Kyiv Flower Show. The festival’s program also features workshops, floral installations and an exhibition of Christmas flower decorations.
Kyiv Flower Show. Nov 26 – 27. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Acco International Exhibition Center (40B Peremohy Ave.). Hr 50 – 1,000
Johnny Rotten, British singer of the Sex Pistols’ punk band performs on July 6, 2008 at the Terres Neuvas music festival in Bobital, western France.
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Punk film festival
Kyiv Cinema will hold a three-day film festival “Punk Weekend” dedicated to British punk rock music. The festival program includes documentaries about punk music featuring rare footage and exclusive interviews with members of bands such as the Sex Pistols, The Stooges, and Daft Punk. The films will be screened in English with Ukrainian subtitles.
“Punk Weekend” film festival. Dec. 2 – 4. Kyiv Cinema (19 Velyka Vasylkivska St.) Hr 80
Beer festival
The first Kyiv craft beer festival will introduce its visitors to various beers from the country’s best breweries. The festival promises lots of novelties, as well as the chance to sample popular light and strong beers.
Craft Winter Beers Fest. Nov. 26. 12 p.m. VDNH (1 Akademika Hlushkova St.) Hr 100
