Editor's Note: Every week, the Kyiv Post picks the most interesting of upcoming entertainments and presents them in this special feature.
BUD World Cup Party
Those who adore football and want to make the FIFA World Cup’s final
game even more fun to watch, may do so at the Green Theater, an outdoor
nightclub that will host a football party on the night of the game. The
club will broadcast the game, which will then be followed by a show
featuring the famous Ukrainian pop rock band Boombox.
BUD World Cup Party. July 13. 7:30 p.m. Green Theater (4 Parkova Road). Hr 150-450
Jazz Love Songs
Some of Ukraine’s most prominent jazz musicians will be presenting a new romantic jazz show. The show, called Jazz Love Songs, will include the world`s greatest compositions. The golden voice of Ukrainian jazz, Ruslan Yegorov, saxophonist Dmytro Aleksandrov and drummer Pavlo Galetskiy will perform.
Jazz Love Songs Festival. July 12. 8 p.m. Kyiv Architect House (7 Grynchenka St.). Hr 50-150
‘Ramishvili’
“Ramishvili” is a new show performed by the cast of the famous Georgian National Ballet. In the show produced by Iliko and Nino Sukhishvili, the dancers demonstrate a new approach to the old traditions of classical Georgian ballet. This is a must-see show for ballet lovers.
“Ramishvili” by Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili. July 17-18. 7 p.m. Palats Ukraina (103 Chervonoarmiiska St.). Hr 200-1,250.
Ivan Kupala celebrations
Ivan Kupala, the mid-summer pagan holiday now dedicated to St. John the Baptist, is widely celebrated in Ukraine on the eve of July 7. Those wishing to dive into the atmosphere can enjoy making headdresses that women toss into the river in search of a lover, tell fortunes, jump over bonfires, dance and sing. Most of the places also offer traditional Ukrainian food and drinks.
Pyrohovo Folk Open-Air Museum. July 6. 5 p.m. Pyrohovo village, Krasnozemna Street. Hr 30
Kyivska Rus Park. July 5,6. 10 a.m. Kopachiv village, Kyiv region. Hr 100.
Mamayeva Sloboda. July 6. 12 p.m. 2 Mykhayla Dontsya St. Hr 50.
Chabany Hotel and Restaurant Complex. July 6. 2 p.m. Chabany village, 162 Kirova St. Free
Odesa International Film Festival
Odesa International Film Festival is an annual tradition. This year, it will last eight days and feature dozens of movies. The jury of the international competition includes director Peter Webber, actress Yevgeniya Dodina, film director Serhiy Loznytsya and more. The program is available at www.oiff.com.ua.
Odessa International Film Festival. July 11-19. Odessa. Hr 995 for the all-day pass.
Lego City Fest
This weekend Lego City Open Air Fest will be held in Ukraine for the first time. The event is meant for both kids and adults and includes many quests and competitions. Of course, the highlight of the event will be a construction of a huge Lego City. To participate, register at www.facebook.com/events/1507637739447863.
Lego City Fest. July 12-13. 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Obolon Golf Club (10D Geroyiv Stalingradu Blvd.). Hr 99-249
