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].
‘The Lion King’ (in English)
The all-time favorite Disney cartoon “The Lion King” is back to cinemas in a new, computer-animated version. The creation of U.S. director and actor Jon Favreau, who was also behind “The Jungle Book,” the movie has been a long-awaited hit with a star cast. The voice of the main character, Simba, is U.S. actor, comedian and rapper Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino. The one and only U.S. singer Beyoncé performs as Simba’s childhood friend and future love interest Nala. The new version of the iconic story features some of the songs from the original 1994 film including “Circle of Life,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “Hakuna Matata.” Since its premiere on July 19, the film has already grossed over $1 billion worldwide. Now it will be screened in Kyiv in its original, English language.
“The Lion King.” Aug. 2-7. Check screenings in our calendar.
Cape Cod
Kyiv-based electronic music artist Maksym Sikalenko, known as Cape Cod, will hit the stage of Kyiv’s outdoor UBK club on Aug. 10. In his songs, Sikalenko combines electronic music with various genres such as blues, neo-jazz, breakbeat and more. He often adds recorded vocals to his tracks, and has cooperated with foreign vocalists Richard Farrell, Leah Vee and Mickey Shiloh. This time, Cape Cod will play the tracks from his second album “Echoes,” released in 2018.
Cape Cod. UBK (Trukhaniv Island, 300 meters right of Pedestrian Bridge). 10 p.m. Hr 100
Cxema Daytime
Kyiv ravers can finally enjoy electronic music without having to sacrifice their night sleep. Ukraine’s biggest rave Cxema is launching a series of daytime parties. The first one of them will feature artists Polje, Potreba, Eugene The Oceanographer and more. Having been founded in Kyiv in 2014, Cxema has grown into a most-awaited event for the local electronic music fans. It occasionally throws events abroad in some of the best of the world’s nightclubs.
Cxema Daytime (techno, rave party). Dovzhenko Film Studio (44 Peremohy Ave.) 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Hr 300-400
Royal Blood
British garage rock band Royal Blood is coming to Kyiv for the first time. The group consisting of Mike Kerr (vocals, bass) and Ben Thatcher (drums) was formed in 2013. Their famous tracks “Figure It Out” and “Out of the Black” combine a rock ‘n’ roll spirit, rapid rhythms, and crazy energy. Royal Blood made the BBC Sound of 2014 list of promising musicians. A popular British magazine New Musical Express called Royal Blood the best live band.
Royal Blood (alternative rock). Platforma Art Factory (1 Bilomorska St.). 8 p.m. Hr 1,290-1,990
