Editor’s Note: As Kyiv continues being lockdown-free, there are plenty of events occurring around the city, especially during the weekends. The Kyiv Post makes a weekly selection of its recommendations. To let us know about the upcoming shows, exhibitions, concerts, movie screenings, festivals and parties, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
Ulichnaya Eda
After a 1.5-year break, street food festival Ulichnaya Eda is finally back. Since its launch in 2014, the festival has grown to become one of the favorite summer events for many Kyivans. For its comeback edition on June 5-6, the festival has prepared some new twists. It will launch the Chef’s Corner, a spot where chefs from some of Kyiv’s best eateries will treat foodies to their specialties. The lineup includes the brand chef of First Line Group, which runs Italian Edition, Eastman and other hit restaurants, and the co-founders of the capital’s beloved Pie Spot pizzeria. The event will bring together more than 60 food producers and restaurants selling treats from their festival food stands, promising to satisfy any culinary preferences. Visitors will also be able to sip cocktails and shop at a makeshift market with clothes and decor. The entertainment will be provided by Ukrainian star rap Alyona Alyona, who will give a DJ set at 7 p.m. on June 5.
Ulichnaya Eda. Platforma Art Factory (1 Bilomorska St.) June 5-6. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Entrance ticket for one day – Hr 150. Buy tickets here
The two-day vintage market Kyivness will offer clothes, accessories, books and décor from vintage sellers and local brands on June 5-6 held on the rooftop of the Kooperativ co-working space. (Oleg Petrasiuk)
Kyivness
The capital’s favorite vintage market is about to open for the summer season. Kyivness, which is often held at picturesque locations, this time will unfold on the rooftop of the Kooperativ co-working in central Kyiv. The market promotes conscious consumption, bringing together vintage sellers and local brands that sell all kinds of goods including clothes, shows, accessories, books and décor.
Kyivness. Kooperativ (23A Sichovykh Striltsiv St.) June 5-6. 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Entrance – Hr 150
Legendary Ukrainian DJ Tapolsky plays a set at a party. His next gig is scheduled for June 5 at Kyiv’s Gryshko National Botanical Garden. (Anatoly Tapolsky/Facebook)
Dj Tapolsky with string quartet at botanical garden
Ukraine’s iconic drum-n-bass Dj Anatoly Tapolsky, simply know as Tapolsky on stage, has prepared an offbeat performance for the Kyiv audience. The DJ teamed up with a string quartet Black Tie to mix his electronic beats with classical sound. The party will take place in the depth of the botanical garden greenery. “I thought I needed to do something as unusual as possible in a cool place,” Tapolsky said. The lineup will also include D-White, Panchez and Lime Kid.
Dj Tapolsky with string quartet at botanical garden. Gryshko National Botanical Garden (1 Tymiriazievska St.) June 5. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Entrance – Hr 399. Buy tickets here.
French artist I Hate Models will headline the Laboratorium electronic music festival coming up on June 5. (I hate models/Facebook)
Laboratorium electronic music festival
The young but ambitious three-year-old Laboratorium electronic music festival throws its first edition after the start of the pandemic. The event is gathering a star lineup made of Ukrainian and foreign DJs. The nighttime program features I Hate Models from France, Jno from the Netherlands, Parallx from Germany, #BSKD from Kharkiv, Heletron from Lviv, Alex Schultz from Odesa and Spalah b2b Kama from Kyiv.
Laboratorium electronic music festival. Secret location that will be sent to ticket owners. June 5. 10 p.m. – 10 a.m. Hr 700. Buy here
Berlin-based U.K. DJ Dax J is on the lineup of the upcoming queer party Veselka coming up on June 4-5. (Dax J/Facebook)
Veselka
Veselka (Rainbow in Ukrainian) is one of few queer parties held in Kyiv, raising LGBTQ friendliness one event at a time. For the first time in its history, Veselka is exchanging stuffy club settings for an open-air location by the Dnipro River. “Our principles remain the same: No sexism, no racism, no Homophobia,” the organizers say. The star lineup of the two-day party is full of impressive names including Berlin-based Tham and Dax J, and Julian Muller coming from Brussels. Ukrainians to play by the decks are Danilenko, Daria Kolosova, Koloah, Nastya Muravyova, Denis Polyakov and others. The organizers will disclose the location on the day of the event.
Veselka. Secret location to be announced. June 4-5, starting at 10 p.m. Tickets available for Hr 700 here.
