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‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’
The recording of the play adapted from Mark Haddon`s bestseller of the same name and produced by the Gielgud Theatre, will be screened in Kyiv. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” reflects on the mysterious death of the neighborhood dog, investigated by a 15-year-old Christopher Boone who has an autism spectrum disorder. The play will be screened in English with Ukrainian subtitles.
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” Multiplex (Lavina Mall, 6D Berkovetska St.) June 23. 3 p.m. Hr 190-240
‘Democracy Anew?’ (art show)
Kyiv’s top art venue Pinchuk Art Center is opening a new exhibition this week. “Democracy Anew?” combines various kinds of art work by 12 artists from all over the world including Francis Alÿs from Belgium, Allora & Calzadilla duo from Puerto Rico and Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson. The exhibition explores modern democracy – its transformations, the threats it faces, its best and worst possible future.
Democracy Anew? Pinchuk Art Center (1/3-2 Velyka Vasylkivska St.). June 23 – Jan. 6. Tue-Sun. 12-9 p.m. Free
‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’
Good news for Kyiv fans of Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park”: the latest movie of the franchise will be screened in Kyiv in English. In it, as usual, dinosaurs run out of their cages and invade the Jurassic World island. When the island’s volcano begins to erupt, they need to be rescued. While doing that, the movie’s protagonists discover a conspiracy that could change the course of human history. The screening is in English.
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.” Zhovten Cinema (26 Kostiantynivska St.) June 24. 1:35 p.m. Hr 70-90
Rooftop live: Adam Naas
The emerging dark-soul music star Adam Naas is coming to Kyiv. Naas will perform on the roof of the Bel Étage music hall this week. The musician rose to fame in 2016, with the release of his song “Fading Away.” Rooftop shows combine live sound and warm summer air, setting up the right mood to discover the new voice.
Rooftop live: Adam Naas. Bel Étage Music Hall (16A Shota Rustaveli St.) June 30. 8 p.m. Hr 400-600.