Street hockey and Canadian retailers week on Khreshchatyk
Some 12 teams, including ones formed by Canadian expatriates, the Invictus Games Foundation, patrol police, Kyiv Hockey School, the Canadian military and the Canadian police, will play street hockey on Khreshchatyk Street on June 25 as part of the celebration for the 150th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada and the 25th anniversary of the Canadian-Ukrainian diplomatic relations.
The street hockey rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Between games, anyone from the audience will be able to grab a stick, shoot a puck and score a goal. The games will be refereed by officers from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police – minus their horses, of course.
Guests will also have an opportunity to visit a sugar shack – a Canadian cabin where maple syrup is traditionally produced. There won’t be time to see the production process in full, but visitors will be able to try maple syrup, as well as ice cream and other foods and drinks.
Also, at 1 p.m., Canadian diplomats including Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Roman Waschuk, will take part in the opening ceremony of the Canadian retailers’ week in the TsUM shopping mall. Visitors will find Canadian clothing, books, and more on TsUM’s 6th floor.
Street hockey. June 25. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Khreshchatyk Street. Canadian Retailers Week. June 25 – July 2. TsUM (38 Khreshchatyk St.)
Evanescence
Evanescence comes to yiv for the first time. This American band was founded in 1995 and combines rock and metal styles. Ukrainian fans will get a chance to hear strong voice of Amy Lee, the frontwoman of the group, and enjoy the band’s world-known hits: “Bring Me To life,” “Everybody`s Fool,” “What You Want,” “My Immortal” and “Lithium.”
Evanescence music show. June 26. 7:30 p.m. Stereo Plaza (119 Lobanovskyi Ave.) Hr 1280 – 2900
US Independence Day Barbeque
Independence Day is, of course, one of the most popular holidays in the United States, and it’s celebrated in Ukraine as well. This year, America House Kyiv will host a celebration with jazz, dancing, live music, an interactive photo zone with costumes, outdoor games, prizes and a traditional American barbeque. To gain admittance to America House, don’t forget to bring ID, such as a passport or a driver’s license.
U.S. Independence Day Barbeque. July 1. 12 p.m. America House Kyiv (6 Pymonenka St.) Entrance free
Spin Party (fire show)
This party is alcohol-free, but full of fun and fire. Visitors to Skvorechnyk, a café among the trees on Kyiv’s Trukhaniv Island, will be able to watch a fire show and fire battles, and participate in master-classes.
To book one of the café’s small treehouses, call +38 073 402 81 51. Spin Party fire show. June 25. 7 p.m. Trukhanov Island, central beach. Hr 40
London Rock`n`Roll Invasion (show)
Three rock and roll musicians from the UK – Paul Ronney Angel, Daniel Jean Renaud and Jordan Louis – will perform their songs along with several special “secret” support acts whose identities the organizers have yet to reveal. London Rock`n`Roll Invasion. June 30. 7 p.m. Free Gen Surf café (12
London Rock`n`Roll Invasion. June 30. 7 p.m. Free Gen Surf café (12 Baseina St.) Hr 100
Asturia electric string quartet
Asturia is a group of four female artists playing international hits by Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson and Madonna, mixed with the legendary sounds of Antonio Vivaldi and Georges Bizet. This time the audience will be treated to a range of famous Ukrainian songs with completely new, modern arrangements.
Asturia electric string quartet. June 27. 8 p.m. Caribbean Club Concert Hall, (4 Petlury St.) Hr 120 – 400
Alfa Jazz Festival
Every year since 2011, this international outdoor jazz festival has brought world class jazz musicians to Lviv in June. Concerts will be held on three different stages in the city’s downtown area, with over 40,000 spectators expected to attend the shows. This year the organizers decided to outdo themselves again, and have invited stars like Gregory Porter, China Moses and Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. Seats for performances on the stage dedicated to Eddie Rosner are sold out, but entrance to the park where the stage will be set up is free, so visitors can still listen to performances while standing. Apart from that, jazz fans can enjoy music for free at the two other stages — on Rynok Square and Potocki Palace Square.
Alfa Jazz Fest. June 23–27. Lviv. Bohdana Khmelnytskoho Park (4 Bolharska St.), Rynok Square, Potocki Palace Square. Entrance free
