Editor’s Note: Ukraine remains under adaptive quarantine, and the number of COVID-19 cases has been growing. However, after the country lifted some of the restrictions, the entertainment industry has been getting back to operations under new measures that include social distancing and a limited number of attendees. To let us know about the upcoming shows, exhibitions, concerts, movie screenings, festivals, and parties, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
‘Woman’
A new documentary called “Woman” spotlights the injustices women from all around the globe are facing every day. Directed by French Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Ukraine-born Anastasia Mikova, the documentary is a compilation of interviews with 2,000 women across 50 different countries. Each of them talks about their feelings and problems they face daily. Some interviews are fun, and some, on the other hand, are serious and even difficult to watch since many women share stories of being harassed or sexually abused. All women interviewed remain anonymous but the audience can see their faces. The film premiered in March 2020 in Paris. As Milkova presented the documentary, she said she hoped it could create a shift in the perception of womanhood as well as she wanted men to discover women’s lives. The film will be screened at Kyiv’s Zhovten cinema in English with Ukrainian subtitles.
“Woman” (documentary). Zhovten (26 Kostiantynivska St.) Oct. 7. 7 p.m. Hr 120
Mathew Jonson
The weather forecast says that the upcoming weekend will be warm and sunny. Therefore, it might be a perfect time to enjoy the last outdoor music parties of the year. This time, the capital’s renowned club Closer and the Kyiv Vechirniy promotional group have invited Canadian performer Mathew Jonson to entertain the audience with his techno music on Oct. 3. The party will take place outside by the Kureni restaurant in central Kyiv. Visitors to the party are asked to follow the COVID-19 quarantine rules and wear masks.
Mathew Jonson. Kureni (4 Parkova Rd.) Oct 3. 5 p.m. – 12 a.m. Entrance before 6 p.m. – Hr 250, after 6 p.m. – Hr 400. Entrance for those wearing a straw hat – Hr 250 any time
Gastromarket
Vsi Svoi, a company that sells Ukraine-made goods from different brands, offers a great chance to savor a variety of products from Ukrainian producers. On the weekend of Oct. 10-11, Vsi Svoi will arrange a so-called “Gastromarket” — a two-day fair where visitors can try meat and cheese delights from local farmers, various sauces, as well as sweets, wines and more — all made in Ukraine. Entrance to the event is free. All visitors are asked to wear masks and keep social distance.
Gastromarket. Vsi Svoi (12 Desiatynna St.) Oct. 10-11. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Free
Kurazh Anniversary: 5 Years
Kyiv-based charity flea-market Kurazh turns five years this October. To celebrate its birthday Kurazh is arranging a two-day fair on October 10-11. This time the celebration will be a little bit different from the previous years, as according to the COVID-19 quarantine rules there should be no huge crowds and all visitors are asked to wear masks. However, the quarantine rules should not stop visitors from having fun. Apart from the usual flea-market, there will be dance parties and various attractions for both children and adults. Also, organizers encourage everyone to put on “weird costumes” and enjoy the celebration to the fullest.
Kurazh Anniversary: 5 Years. VDNH (1 Akademika Hlushkova Ave.) Oct. 10-11. 12-11 p.m. Hr 150. Free for children under 12, people with disabilities, retirees, Ukrainian war veterans, pregnant women, and for those whose birthdays fall on Oct. 10-11.
