Editor’s Note: Ukraine remains under quarantine as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow. However, after the country lifted some of the restrictions, the entertainment industry has been returning to life under new measures that include physical distancing and limits on the number of attendees. To let us know about upcoming shows, exhibitions, concerts, movie screenings, festivals and parties, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
Intro film festival
Intro film festival is a perfect event for fans of art of all forms. The Kyiv-based festival celebrates music, photography and culture in general. Three of the program’s pictures will be screened in English with Ukrainian subtitles. “An Impossible Project” portrays the journey of an Austrian enthusiast trying to save the last Polaroid factory in the world. “A Dog Called Money” is a diary of traveling through three war zones and creating a music album by British singer PJ Harvey. “Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound” explores the evolution of sound in cinema and the people behind the craft.
Intro film festival. Zhovten cinema (26 Kostiantynivska St.) Dec. 18-20. Hr 120 per screening
The award-winning British one-woman play “Fleabag” will be screened in Kyiv in English. (Courtesy)
‘Fleabag’
The award-winning one-woman play “Fleabag” has been a hit that only prolonged its popularity after inspiring an acclaimed TV series of the same name. The creation of English actress and writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who also performs the one and only role in the show, the play is a funny, emotionally raw story of “some sort of woman living her sort of life.” The show will be screened in English with Ukrainian subtitles in Kyiv.
“Fleabag.” Miromax (5 Mykhaila Hryshka St.) Dec. 21, 23. 7 p.m. Dec. 26. 2 p.m. Cinema Citi (176 Antonovycha St.) Dec. 29. 7:40 p.m. Hr 190
Kyiv’s Hvlv club will hold another daytime party under the quarantine restrictions on Dec. 19. (Hvlv / Facebook)
Family Night
Kyiv’s Hvlv (Khvylovyi) club is holding another daytime party amid the quarantine restrictions. This time, the Low promotion group is taking over the venue. One of the longest-standing party organizers in Ukraine, Low is famous for mixing disco, soul, funk, house, downtempo and techno. Their parties are also known for a friendly, warm atmosphere that inspired the event’s name, “Family Night.” The Saturday lineup lists DJs Philipp Markovich, Pavel Plastikk and Jazzmate.
Family Night. Hvlv (18 Verkhnii Val St.) Dec. 19. 5 p.m. Hr 100
Gift market Vsi Svoi
Shopping for presents is a favorite activity before the winter holidays for many. With the Vsi Svoi market, which brings together all sorts of goods in one place, the process is as easy as it gets. The three-day event will feature local brands of clothes, accessories, home decor, beauty products, perfumes, toys, treats and more. The market is also a chance to support Ukrainian businesses that have been struggling through the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gift market Vsi Svoi. Vsi Svoi D12 (12 Desiatynna St.) Dec. 18-20. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Free entrance
