Editor’s Note: The latest lockdown in Kyiv ended on April 30, so events have resumed under restrictions including mask-on policies and limitations on the 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].
11th Independence American Film Festival
The annual Independence American Film Festival is back in Kyiv. Held partly online and partly at Zhovten cinema, it will provide a wide array of feature and documentary films made in the United States. This year’s program includes screenings of two Oscar-winning films: “Minari” telling the story of a Korean family of immigrants to the U.S. and “Sound of Metal” that follows a heavy-metal drummer as he is starting to lose hearing. The rest of the 21-film program also features “The Glorias” covering the story and life of feminist journalist Gloria Steinem and the documentary “The Apollo” spotlighting the iconic New York theater. All the pictures will be screened in English with Ukrainian subtitles.
11th Independence American Film Festival. Zhovten (26 Kostiantynivska St.) May 13-19. Hr 120 per screening. Get tickets at the festival’s website.
The “Gorsad. 10 Years” photo exhibit features the works of alternative and fashion photography trio Masha Romanyuk, Yulik Romanyuk and Vitya Vasyliyev. It will be open at the White World Gallery through May 15. (Gorsad Kyiv/Facebook)
‘Gorsad. 10 Years’ photo exhibit
The new exhibition at the White World gallery is bringing together the works of a Kyiv art trio Gorsad, created over the course of the past 10 years. Specializing in alternative and fashion photography, the group consists of Masha Romanyuk, Yulik Romanyuk and Vitya Vasyliyev. Through their bold and capturing photos, the trio explores the themes of youth’ self-identification and feelings.
“Gorsad. 10 years.” White World (21A Pushkinska St.) May 7-15. Tue-Sat. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free entrance.
The “Every Day. Art. Solidarity. Resistance” exhibit is being held at Mystetskyi Arsenal through June 6 exploring solidarity, resistance tactics and commentary on social dissent. (Courtesy)
‘Every Day. Art. Solidarity. Resistance’
The name of this exhibit was inspired by the slogan from the anti-government protests in Belarus, “Every Day,” which symbolizes the duration and continuation of the resistance against the dictatorship of Alexandr Lukashenko. Through all sorts of art forms, the group exhibition at Mystetskyi Arsenal explores solidarity, resistance tactics, revolutionary poets, the systemic issue of state violence and spatial and architectural dimensions of protests.
“Every Day. Art. Solidarity. Resistance.” Mystetskyi Arsenal (10-12 Lavrska St.) May 7 – June 6. Tue-Sun. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Hr 80 for adults, free for children under 12.
Kurazh Bazar, the usually monthly charity flea market, is back on May 15 at the VDNH exhibition center. (Kostyantyn Chernichkin)
Kurazh Bazar
Kyiv’s biggest charity flea market, Kurazh Bazar, is finally back. After being postponed several times due to the lockdown in Kyiv, vintage and art lovers can enjoy their weekend at the event that will be full of vendors selling fashionable clothing and all sorts of accessories. Delicious food and good music are also on the menu. In preparation for its long-awaited post-lockdown opening, Kurazh Bazar’s team is hosting a public clean-up day with music, snacks and good energy on May 8. Anyone who wants to help with cleaning and decorating the area can join between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on May 8.
Kurazh Bazar. VDNH (1 Akademika Hlushkova Ave.) May 15-16. 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Hr 150.
