St. Patrick’s Day bash at O’Brien’s; Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix
GALLERY

Friday 17
Crimean Style
An exhibition of works of decorative art by Crimean Tatar artists who studied the history of ancient Crimean art and then manifested their knowledge through  tapestry, ceramics, jewelry, embroidery, ornamental painting, wood and leather. Over 200 works by more than 20 artists are on display.

Kolo (15 Lesi Ukrainky, 286-6978). March 17 though April 13.

Sunday 19

Welcome to Limb

The Kyiv Post proudly presents a photo art exhibition by one of its own photographers, Serhiy Zavalnyuk, called “Welcome to Limb.” All the photographs were taken at the Grand Canyon of Crimea and depict the greatness and beauty of its landscapes.

Green Forest Language School (27A Shota Rustavelli)Through May 1.

LIVE MUSIC

Transglobal Underground

The famous world music group from London, Transglobal Underground, will perform in Kyiv for the second time. Their previous show was such a success that the upcoming concert is sure to attract twice as many fans to the band’s unique blend of African tunes, sirtaki, bangra and reggae – all performed on exotic instruments and complete with the wonderful vocals of Natacha Atlas.

Ring (8 Nauki prop., 524-2209) 8 p.m. Tickets Hr 90 to Hr 150.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Friday 17

St Patrick’s Day

The famous Irish holiday is not really known to many Kyivans, but certain pubs and beerhouses continue celebrating it every year both for the numerous ex-pats here and those locals who enjoy a bit of the blarney. A O’Brien’s, expect a live broadcast of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around the world, live Irish-style music and a lottery offering a free flight to any European city. Pub U Kruzhki offers you live music from bands YurKesh and F’B’R, dancing, games and contests. Pivnaya Bochka (Beer Cask) will also celebrate the holiday with a concert by Run.

O’Brien’s Irish Pub (17A Mykhaylyvska, 279-1584)

U Kruzhki Pub (12/37 Dekabrystiv, 562-6262) 9 p.m.

Pivnaya Bochka (17/1 Moskovsky prosp., 461-8788) 9:30 p.m.

Friday 17

Boris Barsky

Comedian Boris Barsky is known mostly as a star of the TV series by comedy troupe Maski, but he’s just as wonderful performing solo, doing readings of his own work in his unique style. During the last ten years Barsky has published 10 poetry collections, two of them called “Lyrical poetry about love for different women.” At his upcoming performance Barsky will present a program called “Selected and the very best” – a reading that will include communication with the audience and, as usual, all kinds of pantomimes, gags, dances and other surprises from the multi-talented man.

Persona lounge bar (3 Vorovskoho, 569-1010) 8 p.m.

Saturday 18

This Saturday a charity concert for children sick with leukemia will take place at the National Philharmonic.  The symphonic orchestra and the choir “Dumka” will perform Mozart’s Requiem.  All the funds from the concert will be given to the International Children’s Fund “Against children’s leukemia” and will be used to purchase necessary treatment equipment for Kyiv’s Ohmadet children’s hospital.

Kyiv National Philharmonic (2 Volodymyrsky uzviz, 278-1697).  3 p.m. Get more information and order tickets at 209-6413 or charity.kiev@gmail.com

THEATRE

Saturday 18 – Sunday 19

“A Little Bit of Wine 2”

A new play by Dmirty Bogomazov and experimental studio theater Vilna Stsena (Free Stage), “A Little Bit of Wine 2,” has become Bogomazov’s second dramatic adaptation of novellas by Luigi Pirandello. This time the director worked with very young actors, graduates of different drama schools throughout Ukraine, and his main goal was to demonstrate a talent for improvisation. Now it’s up to you to decide how successful they all were.

Vilna Stsena theater (71 O. Honchara, 486-8040) 7 p.m. Tickets Hr 20. Shows every weekend except for March 25-26.

CLUBS

Saturday 18

DJ Ivan Smagghe

Parisian DJ Ivan Smagghe is known as something of a weirdo in the DJ world, completely unpredictable and unorthodox in both his choice of music and his manner of playing it. But that’s exactly what makes him so outstanding in the dance music genre that is often full of cliche and imitations. He plays techno that sounds like rock and rock that sounds like techno. In short his sets may include anything from industrial-disco to synth-punk to acid – but whatever it is, you won’t be bored.

Kaif (20 Artema, 482-0001) 11 p.m. Tickets Hr 50

DJ Barry Ashworth

Barry Ashworth of the Dub Pistols project is yet another original DJ set to play in Kyiv this weekend. The music of both him and his project is based on strong bass and beat, often ranging from dirty punk-rock to pure dub with an obvious ‘80s flair. Dub Pistols have recorded tracks for the movies “Blade 2” and “Y Tu Mama Tambien,” while Barry Ashworth himself made remixes for Moby and Limp Bizkit and will present his latest musical experiments at Kyiv’s club, Cinema.

Cinema (1 Entuziastiv, 555-5854) 11 p.m. Tickets Hr 70, with flyer Hr 50 till midnight, Hr 60 after midnight.

SPORTS

Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix

What did we learn from the Bahrain Grand Prix? Well, for a start Renault and Ferrari are very competitive. So are McLaren and Honda. Williams were also very fast, and BMW Sauber looked good. Red Bull also have a quick car, but Toyota in particular have a mountain to climb if they are to regain their strong 2005 form. Catch the qualifying action this Saturday at 2 p.m. and watch the real deal Sunday at 2:30.

Formula Club (2 Velyka Okruzhna, 476-3820). Planeta Sport (3 B. Khmelnytksoho, Teatralna metro, 279-7929), other sports bars.

Six Nations action continues this Saturday, with last-place Italy taking on Scotland at 1:30 p.m., next-to-last Wales trying to improve their standings against stalwart France at 3:30 p.m. while England will try to regain their footing in a battle with Ireland at 5:30 p.m.

O’Brien’s Irish Pub (17A Mykhaylivksa, M. Nezalezhnosti metro, 279-1584) Golden Gate (15 Zolotovoritska, Zoloti Vorota metro, 253-5188), other sports bars.