Editor’s Note: Ukraine extended its COVID-19 quarantine until Dec. 31 and tightened restrictions across the country on Sept. 23. Most cultural venues must operate at lower capacity, except those that allow only visitors who are at least partly vaccinated or who had tested negative for the disease in the past 72 hours. Check the event’s requirements before you go. To let us know about the upcoming shows, exhibitions, concerts, film screenings, festivals and parties, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
Jazz and Mulled Wine Fest
The Jazz and Mulled wine festival has much more to offer than its name promises. The event is preparing flea market stands selling vinyl, books, clothes and more. Foodies will have an opportunity to enjoy the different cheeses, meats and fish at the food court. Jazz lovers will be treated to live dixieland by brass bands, jazz quartets, trios and more. There will also be a children’s zone with various workshops.
Jazz and Mulled Wine Fest. Gryshko National Botanical Garden (40 Vydubytska St.) Oct. 9. 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Entrance to the festival is free but entrance to the botanical garden is Hr 60
DJs J Wax, Koloah and Tisk will perform at Podil’s HVLV bar on Oct. 9. (Tysk/Facebook)
J Wax, Koloah, Tisk
The popular HVLV bar has a mix of DJs and sounds this Saturday evening. One of Ukraine’s most famous DJs and sound producers, known under his main stage name Koloah, will be starting off the event. The second act is Tisk, a duo of vinyl Laconica label founder and Rap.ua media co-founder Anton Nazarko and Alex Pervukhin playing around with electro, grim and breakbeats. The headliner is J Wax, a quickly-rising British DJ known for diverse-genre sets.
J Wax, Koloah, Tisk. HVLV bar (18 Verkhnii Val St.) Oct 9. 10 p.m. Free
The Naked Room Gallery will present the Ukrainian-German “Broodershaft” art catalogue on Oct. 8. (The Naked Room/Fcebook)
The Naked Room presents ‘Broodershaft’
Kyiv’s avant-garde gallery the Naked Room is presenting the art catalogue “Broodershaft.” It brings together pieces by multiple artists that were showcased in the eponymous exhibition the gallery hosted a year ago. “Broodershaft” was a joint Ukrainian-German art project that marked the 30th German Unity Day in 2020. During the presentation, visitors can have a look at the new publication and discuss it with fellow art fans over tea. The catalogue is in both English and Ukrainian.
The Naked Room presents “Broodershaft.” The Naked Room (21 Reitarska St.) Oct. 8. 6:30 p.m. Free
The Made in Ukraine festival will gather a variety of Ukrainian artists and their works on Oct. 9-10. (Made in Ukraine/Facebook)
Made in Ukraine festival
Made in Ukraine is hosting its last festival of 2021 as the cold weather approaches. Ukrainian brands will showcase their works of art, clothing, jewelry, carpentry and more. As per usual the event will have a food court and a vintage corner in addition to the main market. Visitors can enjoy tea and sweets and chill in the lounge zone.
Made in Ukraine festival. Kontraktova Square. Oct. 9 – Oct. 10. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Free.
