Editor's Note: Every week, the Kyiv Post picks the most interesting of upcoming entertainments and presents them in this special feature.
Bandershtat 2014: Reloaded
Annual festival themed after Ukraine’s resistance movement of early 20th century “Bandershtat 2014: Reloaded” will be gathering patriots from all around Ukraine and abroad for eighth time in a park in the western city of Lutsk, Volyn region on Aug. 1-3. The festival features literature and musical stages, public meetings with journalists, political activists, artists and businessmen, as well as a folk art fair and a battle performance. Musicwise, this year’s performers are Motorolla, Komu Vnyz and Skryabin. To get to Lutsk, take the daily train or bus from Kyiv, which leaves every hour from the central train station.
Bandershtat Festival. Aug. 1-3. Lutsk, Volyn Oblast. Hr 100-1,400
Life of Water
Chinese works of art that reflect the influence of water in oriental culture are presented at this exhibition. Art lovers are invited to explore works from the 18th-20th centuries. The exhibition provides a close look at China through the display of Chinese modern and ancient history and culture.
Life of Water (exhibition).Through Aug. 31.Wed. – Sun. 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko Museum (17 Tereshchenkivska St.). Hr 25
Good Weather Camp
Good Weather Camp is a regular event meant for people who love combining art with outdoor activities. On July 25 campers will be treated to a lecture about the images of nature in music, delivered by composer and pianist Vitaly Vyshynsky. Guests are asked to bring yoga mats with them.
Good Weather Camp. July 25. 7 p.m. 21 Pushkinska St. Free
Mandry
Founded in 1997, Mandry has represented Ukraine at numerous festivals all over Europe and is considered to be the voice of Ukraine at these places. Their songs are a combination of many music styles, particularly reggae, rock, blues and sometimes romance. The band’s frontman describes the group’s music as electro-ethnic-folk, a mixture of pure art and pop-culture, inspiration and rationalism. The audience will hear songs from the band’s upcoming album.
Mandry. July 25. 8 p.m. Caribbean Club (4 Symona Petliury St.). Hr 150-300
Night of French cinema
The playbill features four movies to be screen in French, with Ukrainian subtitles: “Tenderness” (comedy), “Joking Aside” (action), “Another Woman’s Life” (comedy), “Maniac” (thriller). This is the third time that Kinopanorama will host the French movie screening.
Night of French Cinema. Aug. 2. 10:30 p.m., Kinopanorama (19 Shota Rustaveli St.). Hr 100
Theatrical season ends
A two-day gala concert at the National Opera House will mark the end of the 146th theatrical season in Ukraine. Excerpts from some of the most popular operas will be clumped into one performance. It will feature some of the theater’s best opera singers intoning to symphonic orchestra music.
Opera Gala Concert. July 27. 7 p.m. National Opera House (50 Volodymyrska St.). Hr 10-200
