Folk Dance
One of the most prominent folk dance groups, the Virsky Ensemble, will perform traditional Ukrainian dances on Dec. 9 in the Freedom Event Hall.
Virsky Folk Dance Ensemble. 7 p.m. Freedom Event Hall (134 Kyrylivska St.) Hr 250- 500
Vsi Svoi. Presents
The Christmas market at 12 Desyatynna St. offers a large variety of presents for one’s nearest and dearest: from clothing, jewelry, textiles and accessorizes for home decor, to books, toys, cosmetics and perfumes. Delicious gift options for those with a sweet tooth are also part of the bargain.
Vsi Svoi. Presents. Dec. 17 -18. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. 12 Desyatynna St. Free
Jazzy Funky Dorn (pop)
One of the most popular Ukrainian pop musicians, Ivan Dorn, is gearing up for his latest performance, at the International Exhibition Center on Kyiv’s left bank. This will be Dorn’s first concert since returning to Ukraine from the United States, where the singer was working on his new album. Tickets for the concert in Kyiv can be bought online at karabas.ua.
Ivan Dorn (pop). Dec. 17. 7 p.m. International Exhibition Center (15 Brovarsky Ave.) Hr 500 – 1500
Spanish tenor Jose Carreras performs during a concert at the Zouk Mikael Festival north of Beirut on July 18, 2012. (AFP)
Performance by José Carreras
The renowned Spanish opera singer Josep Maria Carreras i Coll, better known as José Carreras, comes to Kyiv in December as a part of his world tour. The 70-year-old tenor first became famous for his performances in operas by Verdi and Puccini.
José Carreras (opera). Dec. 17. 7 p.m. Ukraine Palace (103 Velyka Vasylkivska St.) Hr 650 – 8,950
