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].
Kyiv Critics Week
One of the most anticipated Kyiv film festivals has arrived. Kyiv Critics Week allows audience members to watch exclusive premiere screenings and discuss them with film critics and sometimes the directors themselves. This weekend program includes several anticipated films such as Kateryna Gornostai’s “Stop-Zemlia,” and Oleg Sentsov’s “Rhino.” All films will have English subtitles.
Kyiv Critics Week. Zhovten (26 Kostiantynivska St.) Oct. 21-27. Hr 100-140 per screening. Tickets are available here.
The “Such a Different Roitburd” art exhibition is open until Nov. 14 at the Vakulenko Art Consulting Gallery in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Vakulenko Art Consulting/Facebook)
‘Such a Different Roitburd’
The Vakulenko Art Consulting Gallery is presenting the second half of the “Such a Different Roitburd” art exhibition. The project features some of the most famous works by the late renowned Ukrainian artist Oleksandr Roitburd. His artwork often features explicit and surreal imagery. This exhibit will include some of Roitburd’s most expensive pieces including “Roitburd vs. Caravaggio,” “If There Is No Water Running From Your Tap” and more. The artist died in August at the age of 59 due to a long-term illness.
“Such a Different Roitburd.” Vakulenko Art Consulting Gallery (8 Kostolna St.) Oct. 22 – Nov. 14. Wed-Sun. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free
Drift pre-Halloween party will have international and local DJs perform for the dark-themed party on Oct. 24. (909MACHINE/Facebook)
Drift pre-Halloween party
Drift techno party will be hosting a pre-Halloween rave this Sunday. The label has held several parties for a variety of locations and events including Hotel Salute and the afterparty for the Rave Pride protest. Featuring emerging techno artists, Drift encourages attendees to explore expression through music and dance. The lineup features a list of international techno DJs including Technokool from Budapest, Max Dewarvin and Kenji from Berlin, as well as local DJs Wallflower, 909Machine and Olha. The organizers encourage partygoers to wear Halloween-inspired outfits.
Drift Pre-Halloween Party. Keller Bar (71 Kyrylivska St.) Oct. 24. 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hr 200 at the door
Kyiv Biennial’s film program “To Whom It May Concern” will feature alternative film screenings exploring humanity, technology and nature. (Kyiv Biennial/Facebook)
“To Whom It May Concern”
The film program of the Kyiv Biennial forum “To Whom It May Concern” will screen alternative video art and films at the Cinema House. The program features works that explore humanity, technology and nature including shirt film “Mined Soil” by Portuguese director Filipa César and video from an installation by Berlin artist Angela Anderson called “Three (or More) Ecologies: A Feminist Articulation of Eco-intersectionality, Part I: For the World to Live, Patriarchy Must Die.” All films will have English subtitles.
“To Whom It May Concern.” Cinema House (6 Saksahanskoho St.) Oct. 22. 7 p.m. Free.
