Looking for something different to do this week?
Here are What’s On Top 5 recommendations.
- The 49th Molodist International Film Festival
The 49th Molodist International Film Festival will take place in Kyiv from 22 to 30 of August. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the festival will be held for the first time in August and films from the festival programs will be available for free online. Physical screenings take place in the Zhovten cinema and Cinema House. Admission is free for students.
When: 22-30 August
Where: October Cinema, Cinema House, Peoples’ Friendship Arch
- Ukraine NOW 29
The traditional party in honor of the Independence Day of Ukraine will take place in Khvylovy on Monday, 24th of August. Guests can listen to Ukrainian funk from the 70’s, pop from the 80’s, lyrics of the 90’s, electronic zero and a lot of modern music. There’s something for everyone.
When: 24 August
Where: Khvylovy bar (Verkhniy Val 18)
- The program of film screenings “Our Independence” in Shevchenko Park
During the whole week from 21 to 27 August at 21:00 in Shevchenko Park a film about an important figure in Ukrainian history will be shown. In the program: “Call Banderas” and “Red” by Zaza Buadze, “U311 Cherkasy” by Timur Yashchenko, “Cyborgs” by Akhtem Seitablaev, “Brothers in Arms” by Serhiy Lysenko, “Gamer” by Oleg Sentsov and “Our Cats” by Volodymyr Tykhy. Admission is FREE.
When: 21-27 August
Where: Volodymyrska 60
Price: FREE
- DakhaBrakha: Summer concert on the terrace
One of the most famous Ukrainian bands will be performing in Kyiv in an excellent location. This is a concert not to be missed!
When: 27 August
Where: “Vsi Svoi” terrace (Desyatynna 12)
Price: from 500 UAH
- 14th Kyiv Food and Wine Festival
On 29-30 August, the 14th Food and Wine Festival will take place in Kyiv.
What can you expect at the festival? First of all, a lot of wine, cheese and everything related, including:
- A Gift glass for each guest
- The best Ukrainian wineries with wines from the latest season
- A selection of imported wines
- Craft cheesemakers from all over Ukraine
When: 29-30 August
Where: LAVRA Gallery (Lavrska 7V)
