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‘Kurbas: New Worlds’
Mystetskyi Arsenal puts on a display of the worlds created by the 1920s avant-garde director Les Kurbas in his Kyiv and Kharkiv theater plays. Kurbas used the actors’ movementd to represent an explosion at a factory, experimented with cinema to display the characters’ thoughts, and to transform them into mere images onstage. A big part of the Kurbas experience were also the cubist and futuristic theater sets, and music closely tied to the live action. Sets, costumes, photographs, and recordings of Kurbas’ plays can be seen in the art complex until Dec. 2.
“Kurbas: New Worlds.” Mystetskyi Arsenal (10-12 Lavrska St.) Oct. 17- Dec. 2. 6:30-9 p.m. Hr 80. Hr 40 for retirees, school and university students. Free for children under 12, people with disabilities of the 1st, 2nd group, veterans and any museum employees.
The Hardkiss
Ukrainian band The Hardkiss has been recognized as the best local rock band by the YUNA music awards for the two last years in a row. The band broke through with the song “Make-Up” six years ago and has been constantly raising the bar ever since. Famous for their explosive energy and the impressive vocals of the lead singer Yulia Sanina, the band is getting ready to present their new album “Zalizna lastivka” (Iron swallow) at one of the biggest halls in the country, Palace of Sports.
The Hardkiss. Palace of Sports (1 Sportyvna Sq.) Oct. 19. 7 p.m. Hr 700-2,200
Raion Block Party. Fall
The second Raion Block Party. Fall will turn Reitarska Street into the most festive and loud street in the capital. The festival was organized by owners of enterprises located at Reitarska Street, with the first Block Party held on July 21. Featuring various exhibitions, music, as well as a market of both old and new goods, Raion Block Party also aims to raise money for the development of Reitarska Street.
Raion Block Party. Fall. Reitarska Street. Oct. 20. 12-10 p.m. Free
Coolio
The coolest 90s rapper (as suggested by his stage name) will turn Kyiv’s Caribbean Club into a “Gangsta’s Paradise” for a change. Known best for this Grammy-winning hit, Coolio will visit Ukraine for the first time. Now in his mid-50s, the artist tours around the world performing his collaborative and solo songs with a live band.
Coolio. Caribbean Club (4 Petliury St.) Oct. 16. 8 p.m. Hr 590-2,099
