Editor's Note: Every week, the Kyiv Post picks the most interesting of upcoming entertainments and presents them in this special feature.
The Rasmus
Starting as a high
school band that sung cover songs by Nirvana and Metallica at scholastic events,
The Rasmus has come a long way. In their ninth year of existence, the group’s
familiar genres of alternative rock, soft rock and alternative metal has
attracted fans from all over the world. While in Kyiv, The Rasmus are expected
to deliver freshly recorded songs as well as classics. Their latest album has received
good reviews from the group’s European tour.
The Rasmus. Sept. 25. 8 p.m.
Stereo Plaza (119 Krasnozvezdnyy Sq.) Hr 350 – 1,500
Okean Elzy
Celebrating their eighth
album, this band is still going strong. They still fascinate with their songs
and sincerity, even among fans who don’t understand the Ukrainian language. To
close out a tour of 27 Ukrainian cities, Okean Elzy will perform in Kyiv,
delivering works from their new album. Their songs are honest and reach out to
every member of the audience. The band’s next stops are expected to take them
to other former Soviet republics.
Okean Elzy concert. Sept. 28. 7
p.m. Palats Sportu. Hr 150 – 1,300
Monster truck show
Ukraine will get its first
Big Foot crash show complete with dazzling auto tricks. Coming all the way from
Great Britain, the Monster Trucks show promises something that families will
enjoy. The Ukrainian Big Foot “Mazay” will make an appearance and show what a
native Monster Truck can do.
BIGFOOT Crash Show. Sept. 29. 1 p.m.,
6 p.m. Ledovyy Stadium (9 Hlyshkova St.). Hr 150 – 900
Ukrainian food festival
It’s always exciting
to get to know Ukrainian traditions of cooking and discover new recipes. The
Ukrainian Food Festival invites all comers to experience authentic,
time-honored cuisine, traditional music and celebratory dancing. Visitors will
be able to taste fresh-baked Ukrainian bread, try pottery making and learn new dance
moves with the help of the “Dam lyha Zakablukam” crew. A variety of recipe books will also be
available on sale.
Ukrainian food festival. Sept. 21
– 22. 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pyrohovo village, Kyiv (Krasnozemnaya Street). Hr 30
Zdob si Zdub
Combining the sounds
of rock and melodic Moldovan folk music, this band has been at the height of show
business since the 1990s. With their authenticity, creativity and hard work,
they write their own music and continue to attract more fans. Over the years
they had a chance to open for mega-stars like Linkin Park, Red Hot Chili
Peppers, Smoking Orchestra and many others. They also participate in various
festivals and music competitions. Their shows contain explosive energy that
charges up the room. These ethno- rockers are capable of making every song
memorable.
Zdob si Zdub concert. Sept. 22. 9
p.m. Docker Pub. Hr 150 – 1,500
Sculpting in clay
This is an
opportunity to create your own mug with a unique Trypillian design. A professional
ceramist will be there to guide, talk about the history of clay making and tell
stories behind the Trypillian designs. The process promises to be an original– every
cup will be made with your own hands. The master class is two and a half hours
long and the mugs will be available for pickup two weeks after the class.
Sculpting in clay master class.
Sept. 22 1 p.m. Dom chaynoho mastera (12B Pochayninskaya St.). Hr 180
