Cultural Events in Kyiv: June 15–21, 2023
From June 15 to 21, 2023, Kyiv will host a series of cultural events, including exhibitions, theatrical performances, and concerts. The program features porcelain works by the Tregubov family, a jubilee exhibition by Ivan Marchuk, and rescued paintings from Kherson. Additionally, residents can enjoy theater shows, concerts by renowned performers, and stand-up comedy.
Exhibitions
The exhibition 'Peace to Heaven and Earth: Porcelain Symphony of the Tregubov Family' has opened at the National Museum of Decorative Arts of Ukraine. It showcases the creative legacy of Mykola, Valentyna, Natalia, and Volodymyr Tregubov, featuring 377 works from the museum's collection and family archives. Mykola Tregubov's 1985 porcelain set 'Peace to Heaven and Earth' is also on display. Mykola Tregubov (1922–2007) was a Honored Artist of Ukraine, recipient of the Taras Shevchenko National Prize, and a leading sculptor at the Korosten Porcelain Factory. The exhibition runs until July 12 at the National Museum of Decorative Arts of Ukraine, 21 Ivana Mazepy Street, Building 2.
Also in Kyiv is the exhibition 'Kherson. Shovkunenko. Rescued,' presenting works that were not stolen by Russian forces during the occupation of Kherson in 2022. It features nine paintings by Oleksiy Shovkunenko and runs until July 26 at the National Museum 'Kyiv Art Gallery,' 9 Tereshchenkivska Street.
Ivan Marchuk's jubilee exhibition 'I Stirred This World' celebrates the artist's 90th birthday, displaying nearly 250 of his works. It includes a 2003 acrylic portrait of Ukraine's third president, Viktor Yushchenko. The exhibition continues until June 21, 2026, at the Museum of the History of Kyiv, 7 Bohdana Khmelnytskoho Street.
Theater and Concerts
Beyond exhibitions, several theatrical events are planned. The play 'Streetcar Named Desire' takes place on June 15 at 7:30 PM at the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama Theater (5 Bohdana Khmelnytskoho Street). The one-person show 'All the Best Things' is scheduled for June 16 at 6:00 PM at the Kyiv Academic Drama and Comedy Theater on the Left Bank (25 Brovarskyi Avenue). The play 'Dad, Did You Love Me?' also on June 16 at 6:00 PM at the Golden Gate Theater (7A Shovkovychna Street), won a special prize at the Gra festival-award.
Kyiv's music scene features several concerts. Maria Burmaka's 'Happy Birthday, Sun' concert is on June 16 at 4:30 PM at Docker-G pub (13/5 Ihorivska / Naberezhno-Khreshchatytska Street). Burmaka, a People's Artist of Ukraine with 15 albums, has performed since the first 'Chervona Ruta' festival in 1989. Volodymyr Marunych's anniversary concert is on June 17 at 6:30 PM at the Pechersk Palace Cultural Center (3 Knyaziv Ostrozkykh Street). Marunych has authored over 800 arrangements and original works. The H. H. Veryovka Choir concert is set for June 21 at 5:00 PM at WeekendPark (19 I. Franka Street).
Additionally, stand-up shows are available. The comedy show 'Roast from the Audience' takes place on June 16 at 7:30 PM at Bochka Pub (19A Khreshchatyk Street), featuring Pasha Pinchuk, Andriy Berezhok, and Oleksandr Venedchuk. Another show, 'What's New?' is on June 18 at 6:00 PM at Komediant Kyiv (16 Velyka Zhytomyrska Street), with Serhiy Sereda, Jayhun Safarov, Vanya Kukharchuk, Pups, and Andriy Byednyakov.
These cultural events underscore the importance of art in society, especially amid current challenges. In times of war and social change, such gatherings not only preserve cultural heritage but also unite people, offering opportunities to enjoy art and community.
In addition to the vibrant exhibitions highlighted above, there are even more cultural activities taking place in Kyiv this week. For those interested in the art scene, the weekend features a unique opportunity to explore the rescue of Kherson paintings and the celebration of Ivan Marchuk's artistic journey. This promises to be an enriching experience for art lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike.