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Birthday weekend at Closer
Nightclub Closer, one of the pioneers of electronic music in Ukraine, is celebrating eight years since settling in its first-ever physical location, Lesnoy Prichal (Forest Pier). Previously, Closer’s team promoted parties in different locations such as opera theaters, boat stations and old restaurants. Lesnoy Prichal is part of the art cluster at the former ribbon factory on 31 Nyzhnoiurkivska Street. The location is designed like a boat that has moored right by a forested hill. “We got lost somewhere in the forest but found ourselves instead,” the organizers said announcing the celebratory event on Facebook. “Lesnoy Prichal became our shelter and home.” The birthday weekend lineup features Closer’s friends and collaborators such as Dj Stingray, Alex Savage, Ponura, Edward, Yone-Ko and Timur Basha. To create a domestic atmosphere at the party, the club encourages visitors to wear robes, slippers and other comfy apparel.
Birthday weekend at Closer. Lesnoy Prichal (31 Nyzhnoiurkivska St.) July 2, 11:55 p.m. – July 4, 12 p.m. Entrance ticket for one night – Hr 400, two nights – Hr 600. Buy tickets here
Ukraine’s electronic duo Tvorchi will give a solo show in Kyiv on July 3. (Tvorchi/Facebook)
Tvorchi concert
After randomly meeting each other in 2017, two pharmacy students hadn’t dreamed of becoming the “Best Pop Band” and winning three YUNA awards just four years later. Ukraine’s electronic duo Tvorchi, comprised of Nigerian Jeffery Kenny and Ukrainian Andriy Hutsuliak, is throwing a summer concert on July 3. The band’s electronic beats and soulful vocals promise an amazing Saturday night with a sunset view and refreshing cocktails.
Tvorchi. Vsi Svoi D12 (12 Desiatynna St.) July 3. 8 p.m. Hr 550. Buy tickets here
Oscar-winning American drama “Sound of Metal” will be screened in Kyiv’s Zhovten cinema in English. (Courtesy of Amazon Studios)
‘Sound of Metal’
The American drama “Sound of Metal” is the 2021 Oscar winner for Best Sound and Best Film Editing that was also nominated for Best Picture. The film follows metal drummer Ruben whose whole life turns upside-down after his hearing starts to deteriorate. “Sound of Metal” was praised for the lead performance by Riz Ahmed and marks the most successful work of U.S. director Darius Marder, previously known for filming neo-noir crime drama “The Place Beyond the Pines.” The screenings will be in English with Ukrainian subtitles.
“Sound of Metal.” Zhovten cinema (26 Kostiantynivska St.) July. 1-7. Hr 85-105. Check screenings and buy tickets at www.zhovten-kino.kiev.ua
People relax at the street food festival Ulichnaya Eda held at Platforma Art Factory in Kyiv. This weekend, Ulichnaya Eda welcomes visitors at Kyiv Beer Festival. (Ulichnaya eda/ANNA SOSHNIKOVA)
Kyiv Beer Festival
Street food festival Ulichnaya Eda celebrates summer to the fullest, organizing events almost every weekend. This time, it will welcome guests at the Kyiv Beer Festival, which will bring together almost 300 kinds of beer produced by brewers from all over Ukraine. Sweet, sour, bitter, salty and the one with the fruit aftertaste – everyone will find their favorite. Visitors will also be treated to food from about 40 restaurants and producers, including Chin Chin, Kitaika, Lviv Ribs and more. Football fans will be able to watch a live broadcast of the quarterfinals of the Euro 2020 tournament on two big screens.
Kyiv Beer Festival. Platforma Art Factory (1 Bilomorska St.) July 2, 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. July 3, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. July 4, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. One-day entrance ticket – Hr 200. Buy tickets here.
