FILMS
SATURDAY 6 – SUNDAY 7
Movie in English: Mission Impossible III
Raving scientologist and ultimate heartthrob Tom Cruise stars in the third installment of the “Mission Impossible†series. After the sequel was released in 2000, it took the filmmakers a whole six years to come up with the final part of the trilogy in which Cruise’s character, Ethan Hunt, gets yet another chance to save the world. And even if you’re already bored with superhero flicks, don’t worry: just like with most of the “Batman†movies, these films are often worth watching just for their villains – in this case portrayed by the real master, Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Odessa Kino (Ukraina mall, 3 Peremohy Ave, 4th flr., 496-1551).
Please see movie listings for more information
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY 5
Mad Heads XL
Mad Heads XL will play their energetic rockabilly at the Docker’s ABC to demonstrate their latest achievements and share their impressions about performing at the Tavriysky Igry (Tavriya Games) Festival, where the group kicked off its own touring season. Thus, it might be the last Mad Heads XL show in the Ukrainian capital before the musicians head to different European festivals like “Rock for People†(Czech Republic) and “Sziget†(Hungary).
Docker’s ABC (15 Khreshchatyk, 278-1717).
9 p.m. Please call for ticket information.
NUMER482
The musicians from the Ukrainian rock group NUMER482 (the international barcode number for Ukraine) originally come from Odessa but perform songs in Ukrainian even though it’s widely known as a Russian-speaking city. Now, however, living and working in Kyiv, NUMER482 have many more opportunities to improve their Ukrainian, making jolly pop-rock music for their young fans.
Ring (8 Nauky prosp., 524-2209).
9:30 p.m. Please call for ticket information.
SUNDAY 7
AMATORY
One of the most popular Russian alternative metal bands, [AMATORY] from Saint-Petersburg will come to the Ukrainian capital as part of their tour celebrating the band’s fifth anniversary. Though still relatively young, the group has already released three albums to date and gained a great number of fans. During the concert [AMATORY] will be accompanied by two other bands “Submind†from Kyiv and “Rasta†(Belarus) which will also present its new album “The Age of Movements.â€
Ring (8 Nauky Prospekt, 524-2209). 7 p.m. Tickets Hr 50.
TUESDAY 9
Holiday Concert
The National House of Organ and Chamber Music will hold a festive concert devoted to the 61st Victory Day, with the chamber company “Kyiv-Brass†and the Mykola Lysenko quartet. World-known classical pieces will be performed also by some outstanding soloists such as Maria Lipinska and others.
National House of Organ and Chamber Music (77 Vasylkivska, 528-3186).
7:30 p.m. Tickets Hr. from 6 to 15.
JEANS Open Air Party
The Ukrainian mobile operator JEANS, targeted at young cell owners, has organized its traditional spring party in the open air with free admission for everyone who wants to have fun listening to music and dancing. This time the main guest star of the party will be the Latvian group Brainstorm who will perform their new songs as well as famous hits. Among other musical highlights are the Russian band Smyslovie Gallyutsynatsii (Semantic Hallucinations), and a few Ukrainian bands – Krykhitka Tsakhes (Tiny Tsakhes), Esthetic Education, Druha Rika (Second River) and others.
Kontraktova Ploshcha. 5 p.m. Free admission.
THURSDAY 11
Braty Blyuzu
The group Braty Blyuzu (Blues Brothers) will perform songs from their last album “Session in Banff†which has become the third in their discography. The duo of brothers Myroslav and Oleh Levytsky will play an acoustic concert without any microphones. Playing traditional Ukrainian rock and blues “Braty Blyuzu†was created in May 1992 and since then have performed in many different countries, including France, Germany and the famous “Sziget†festival in Hungary.
Architect`s House (7 Hrinchenka). 7 p.m. Tickets Hr 15 to Hr 60. For more information please call 287-7777
SPECIAL EVENT
FRIDAY 5
New Season at the Zoo
Kyiv Zoo invites everyone to visit its animal inhabitants from many different continents, some incredibly rare even in their homeland. On April 30 the Zoo opened its new season with entertainment that included funny clowns and colorful balloons that were handed out to each young visitor by the entrance. The new season opening was also marked by the arrival of four zebras from Finland, but whichever animals you prefer, the Zoo has something in store for everyone – both kids and adults.
Kyiv Zoo (32 Peremogy Prospekt, 238-0724, 241-7769). Adult tickets Hr 15, children tickets Hr 7.
SPORT
SATURDAY 6 – SUNDAY 7
Formula 1 European Grand Prix
The rubber-burning action heads to Germany for the fifth race of the 2006 season, and Renault’s Fernando Alonso seems more unstoppable than ever. But Ferrari’s Schumacher has a chance to start closing the gap here, with Mercedes’ Raikkonen close behind. Catch the qualifier Saturday at 3 p.m. and the real action Sunday at the same time.
Formula Club (2 Velyka Okruzhna, 476-3820). Hairy Lemon Cafe (34 Lesi Ukrainky Blvd., Druzhby Narodiv metro, 295-4997).
NBA Playoffs
This weekend the first round of the NBA playoffs heads into a possible game seven with the game times still to be determined. The highlight might be the LA Lakers trying to overcome their seventh seeding and beating the run-and-gun Phoenix Suns (if they do you know it will be all about Kobe Bryant). The game better suited to Kyiv time could be the Miami Heat against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, but the one worth staying up for will be the Cavaliers against Washington on Sunday. Why? Two words: Lebron James…
River Palace (Naberezhne Shose, Dnipro metro, 490-6695). Planeta Sport (3 B. Khmelnytksoho, Teatralna metro, 279-7929), other sports bars
SUNDAY 30
Premier League soccer
In Britain the premiership is drawing to a close with several “If A wins and B loses†situations, the most interesting being Liverpool’s hot pursuit of Manchester Utd. for second place and automatic qualification for next years Champions League. They play Portsmouth on Sunday at ten p.m., the same time United will play Charlton, and both should win. However, Manchester’s recent form hasn’t been good and with the loss last week of the talismanic Rooney, who knows… Doubtless O’Briens will show both so you may end up going cross-eyed trying to watch everything at once.
O’Brien’s Irish Pub (17A Mykhaylivksa, M. Nezalezhnosti metro, 279-1584) Golden Gate (15 Zolotovoritska, Zoloti Vorota metro, 253-5188), other sports bars.
Gallery
FRIDAY 5
“Metageographyâ€
Ukrainian artist Yuriy Solomko opens the exposition of his latest works called “Metageography†or “Ukraine and Around It†in which the master depicts his vision of Ukraine by using a geographical map of the country and some neighboring regions as a canvas. “Metageography†represents the combination of painting and geographical science with the personal approach of the artist. During the exhibition the organizers will also exhibit the video “Oglyadova Karta Ukrayiny†(“General Map of Ukraineâ€), created in cooperation with Larysa Venediktova and Vitaliy Sozonov.
Karas (22A Andriyivsky Uzviz). Through May 25. For more information call 238-6531.
“Japanese Legends and Fairy Talesâ€
Oleksandr Derkachenko, the head of the Ukrainian Society “Netsuke†presents an exhibition of little sculptures, pictures, ceramics and other works of art devoted to Japan and its culture. This time the exhibition will focus on the art of the fairy tale. Netsuke – little sculptured talismans with deep philosophic meaning made of wood, bone or metal – are made in Ukraine with as much craftsmanship as they are in Japan. The best proof of it is the fact that the Japanese Royal family purchased Ukrainian netsuke some time ago.
Netsuke (4 Kruglouniversitetska, office # 1A, 492-0013). Through May 15.
Paintings by Ihor Romanko
Paintings by the artist Ihor Romanko represent his special view of today’s world combined with his own emotions. According to Romanko, he rejects little details in favor of “bigger things†and this serves as the main criterion of his works. His paintings may arouse various thoughts and emotions, but (unlike so many dour contemporary artists) mostly of a positive kind.
Tryptykh (34 Andriyivsky Uzviz, 279-8385). Through May 17.
CLUBS
MONDAY 8
Godskitchen Ukraine 2006
The company Godskitchen will shake up the Ukrainian party scene again with Godskitchen Ukraine 2006, featuring electronic stars Pete Tong and James Zabiela as well as local DJs such as Chief_MC, Dinamit.Kyiv and Slava Flash. Pete Tong, one of the founders of world house music, will come to Ukraine for the first time while James Zabiela will present music previously performed at Ibiza night clubs. The party brand Godskitchen, having originated in the U.S. and UK, has already turned into one of the most celebrated club brands around, and its final arrival to Ukraine is nothing but a good sign for the local club culture.
International Exhibition Center (15 Brovarsky prop., 482-0003). 10 p.m. Tickets Hr 70 to Hr 250, Afisha card –– 25% discount.
By Kyivstar
Tags: cruise stars, european festivals, mission impossible iii, Philip Seymour Hoffman, pop rock music
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