The Kharkiv Times

City Day at Strilka Square
2016-08-23 07:00 - 21:30 (Europe/Moscow)
From August 22-24, a series of events dedicated to the City Day and Independence Day of Ukraine, will take place near Strilka Square.
Show-program:
August 23 (19:00-21:30)

flash mob of brides on the bridge of lovers
cover-band “Orbis”
concert with the participation of the winners and finalists of the television talent show
concert of brass bands
performance of National actor of Ukraine and soloist “Metropolitan Opera” (New York), the singer Vladimir Grishko.

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The Day of Kharkiv
2016-08-23 | Kharkiv, Ukraine
August 23, 1943 Kharkiv was liberated from German troops. Liberation Day of Kharkiv became wide holiday – the Day of the city Kharkiv.
On City Day and Independence Day of Ukraine, Kharkiv will host many different events – both traditional and completely new.
During the day, concerts will take place in almost all city parks and squares.
Find out more.

Legends of Britain
2016-08-23 | Maxim Gorky Central Park for Culture and Recreation, Sumska Street, 81, Kharkiv, Ukraine
The Year of English is to be celebrated in Gorky Central Park of Culture and Recreation.
Guests from the UK are invited to participate in this festival: tribute band The Beatles Revolution, British band Wild, a look-alike of Queen Elizabeth II.
Find out more.

Craft Beer Party
2016-08-23 | Somov’s Manor, Maksymilianivska Street, 11, Kharkiv, Ukraine
On July 23 Kharkiv will host Craft Beer Party – festival of mini and home brewery. According to the organizers, the best varieties of craft beer will present 18 mini-breweries from all over Ukraine.
The festival’s program includes:

Tasting and determination of the best beer of the festival;
Acquaintance with the brewers-amateurs and recognized masters of the beer case;
Beer snacks from the chefs;
Outdoor activities;
Master classes.

Do not miss your chance to enjoy the taste of beer from Kharkiv, Kyiv, Kryvyi Rig, Dnipro, Mariupol and Huzul brewers!

Laser show on water
2016-08-22 19:30 - 21:30
From August 22-24, a series of events dedicated to the City Day and Independence Day of Ukraine, will take place near Strilka Square.
Show-program:
August 22 (19:30-21:30)

choreographic composition on stage and on floating boats
presentation “Laboratory mad scientists”
cover-band “Debosh”
projection-laser show on the water

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Dancing in the streets
2016-08-17 07:00 - 22:30, 2016-08-10 07:00 - 22:30
Every Wednesday until September 28, free dance parties will be held in Strilka Square.
The teacher will explain the scheme and basic movements before each dance. The program includes the waltz, polka, cotillion, contradanza and other dances.
School Eventail hosts the event from 19:00-22:30. Anyone can join.

NametFEST
2016-08-13 15:00
The town Zmiiv of Kharkiv region on August 13-14 will hold a tent festival dedicated to the Perseids meteor shower.
Find out more.

Petanque tournament
2016-08-12 13:00
III International Petanque tournament “Sloboda” will be held in Kharkiv on August 12-14.
Competitions will take place in the square near the metro station “Zakhysnykiv Ukrainy” (former “Ploshcha Povstania”).
BACKGROUND: Petanque is a form of boules where the goal is to toss or roll hollow steel balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball while standing inside a circle with both feet on the ground.

Feel Ukraine Kharkiv
2016-07-31
The aim of the project is to revive the brand of Ukraine and promote it at an international level and among Ukrainian youth.
The national project will be attended by 30 trainees from 13 countries, such as Azerbaijan, Turkey, Egypt, Spain, China, Morocco, Croatia, Iran, Mexico, Estonia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Jordan.
The project will start on July 25, and will continue until July 31 in Kharkiv.
31.07 – West “Living Library”, where volunteers will share their impressions about Ukraine.
To see Ukraine through the eyes of foreigners is possible joining to the project.
More information here.

Free Market Fair
2016-07-31 00:00 - 17:00 | Sarzhin Yar, metro station Botanichnyi Sad, Kharkiv, Ukraine
FREE MARKET is a free fair of free indirect exchange of resources: you bring what you want to share, and take away what brought others – all is free of charge: no trade, no barter, no profit!
There you will find almost everything:

jewelry and accessories
clothes (jeans, shirts, skirts, dresses, warm clothing)
bags and purses
interior toys
and much more

Moreover, the organizers promise vegetarian mini-cafe where you can buy a variety of goodies (on free-price).

Kharkiv Night Cycling Race
2016-07-30 20:30
Kharkiv Night Race – amateur competition in cycling.
The route is simple, without any technical elements.
When: 30 July
Where: Sarzhin Yar, Botanichny Sad metro station
Time: 20:30

Feel Ukraine Kharkiv
2016-07-30
The aim of the project is to revive the brand of Ukraine and promote it at an international level and among Ukrainian youth.
The national project will be attended by 30 trainees from 13 countries, such as Azerbaijan, Turkey, Egypt, Spain, China, Morocco, Croatia, Iran, Mexico, Estonia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Jordan.
The project will start on July 25, and will continue until July 31 in Kharkiv.
30.07 – Festival of Cultures “Global Village”.
To see Ukraine through the eyes of foreigners is possible joining to the project.
More information here.

Feel Ukraine Kharkiv
2016-07-29
The aim of the project is to revive the brand of Ukraine and promote it at an international level and among Ukrainian youth.
The national project will be attended by 30 trainees from 13 countries, such as Azerbaijan, Turkey, Egypt, Spain, China, Morocco, Croatia, Iran, Mexico, Estonia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Jordan.
The project will start on July 25, and will continue until July 31 in Kharkiv.
29.07 – Trip to Opishnya.
To see Ukraine through the eyes of foreigners is possible joining to the project.
More information here.

Feel Ukraine Kharkiv
2016-07-28
The aim of the project is to revive the brand of Ukraine and promote it at an international level and among Ukrainian youth.
The national project will be attended by 30 trainees from 13 countries, such as Azerbaijan, Turkey, Egypt, Spain, China, Morocco, Croatia, Iran, Mexico, Estonia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Jordan.
The project will start on July 25, and will continue until July 31 in Kharkiv.
28.07 – Press conference with representatives of local authorities and Kharkiv youth organizations in the media center “Vremia”.
To see Ukraine through the eyes of foreigners is possible joining to the project.
More information here.

Feel Ukraine Kharkiv
2016-07-27
The aim of the project is to revive the brand of Ukraine and promote it at an international level and among Ukrainian youth.
The national project will be attended by 30 trainees from 13 countries, such as Azerbaijan, Turkey, Egypt, Spain, China, Morocco, Croatia, Iran, Mexico, Estonia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Jordan.
The project will start on July 25, and will continue until July 31 in Kharkiv.
27.07 – Quest in the subway, the exhibition of robots in Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics (KNURE).

To see Ukraine through the eyes of foreigners is possible joining to the project.
More information here.

IT Business Camp
2016-07-23
On July 23-24 IT Business Camp will bring together owners, executives, managers of Ukrainian IT-companies to exchange the experience of business development in software programming, new approaches of the management and interaction with customers in informal atmosphere.
And, of course, to relax in the circle of like-minded people!
In the program:

reports on current business topics based on real cases;
discussions of the latest techniques of search orders and sales;
outdoor recreation (swimming pool, laser tag, barbecue parties, dance);
special entertainment program for your companions.

Where: hotel complex “Carnaval Resort & Spa”
When: July 23-24
Price: from 139 USD
Registration.

Concert in support of the Eurovision 2017
2016-07-20 18:30
On July 20 Kharkiv will present itself in a two-hour telethon on channel “UA: Pershyi” at 18.30 (Freedom Square). The concert will be one of the stages of the struggle for the right to host the Eurovision 2017.
On the square with the concert program will perform popular group “TNMK” or Tanok na Maidani Kongo, finalist of the national selection “Eurovision-2016” – a musical group PUR:PUR, and other artists.
All Kharkivens can support the city.
Where: Freedom Square
When: July 20
Time: 18:30

Pillow Battle
2016-07-16 17:00 | Concert-hall Ukraina, Sumska Street, 35, Kharkiv, Ukraine
This is an event that will bring vitality, fun and thrills!
The organizers believe that this is precisely what will push away all negativity and throw out all the negative emotions, all the irritation, and in return receive a positive charge at the Pillow Battle!
Pillow fight – is the most unusual flash mob, comic battle, which has some rules:

You can’t beat a person without arms – a pillow;
Do not hit on the head;
Don’t beat with full-force;
To beat the girls not very strong;
Stop when your opponent says “stop”;
It’s desirable to bring foam pillows.

Participation is free!

Kharkiv Grand Prix
2016-07-16 11:00 - 2016-07-19 17:00
“Kharkiv Grand Prix” – a series of races, which consists of three stages: “Kharkiv trail” (July 16) – run on stiff terrain, “Night run” (September 17) – a night running with flashlights on the head, “City Run” (October 29) – a 10-kilometer run along the central streets of Kharkiv.
Kharkiv has already conducted Grand Prix last year.
Where: Sarzhin Yar
When: July 16
Time: 11:00 am

Summer equator
2016-07-16 | Maxim Gorky Central Park for Culture and Recreation, Sumska Street, 81, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Summer equator – one of the most important traditional holidays of Gorky Park! The motto of the summer equator – “Let no one will stay dry!” Throughout the day, in the park will be held live entertainment, games and contests related to water and pouring.
In the evening will be a grand water battle in which everyone can participate.

Festival of colors Holiwood
2016-07-09 09:00 - 20:00 | Kharkiv Fan Zone, Svobody Square, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Find out more.

Foam Party
2016-07-08 21:00 | Svobody Square, Svobody Square, Kharkiv, Ukraine
In the heart of Kharkiv – on Freedom Square will be held a grand foam party.
Foam party is a flood of positive, freedom of movement and detachment from reality. It’s fashionable entertainment for leisure, dance and flight of the soul.
“Freedom Square! The best restaurant in town! A lot of football, great food, good music and quality rest! It will be hot! ” organizers said.

Etno Drum Fest
2016-07-08 13:00 | Kharkiv , Ukraine
On July 8-10 will be held ETNO DRUM fest open air 2016!
ETNO DRUM – a festival of ethnic music and dance, a festival of musical and creative development in harmony with yourself and nature!
Traditionally, during the festival celebrate the ancient holiday – Midsummer night: dances, a torchlight procession and blowing wreaths to river Seversky Donets.
The festival includes:

Percussion zone (teaching to play all kinds of ethnic instruments)
Dance zone (tribal fusion, dancehall, salsa, bachata, kizomba, flamenco)
Yoga zone
Massage zone
Pole dance & Aerial zone (master classes at the pylon, canvases, ring)
Trans zone (deep dive into trance music from the best DJ)
Fire Zone (juggling, fire show)
Food Zone
Art Zone (handicrafts, painting, mehendi)

Where: Homolsha Forest National Park
Prices: ticket for all three days:

from June 16 to June30, the price = 450 UAH
from July 1 to July 8, price = 500 UAH

Tickets for 1 day:

Friday July 8 = 150 UAH
Saturday July 9 = 250 UAH
Sunday July 10 = 150 UAH

You can buy tickets here and find more information here (RU).

Spear Running “Ritter Battle Cup 2016"
2016-07-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Kharkiv Fan Zone, Svobody Square, Kharkiv, Ukraine
On the largest square of Europe will be held the spear running “Ritter Battle Cup 2016″! The tournament will be conducted in the most prestigious duel nomination “Shield-Sword.”
Entrance to spear running “Ritter Battle Cup 2016″, as well as to all events on the territory of the fan zone in Kharkiv is free!

Dance Walking Day for Kharkivens
2016-07-05 19:00
On Tuesday, July 5, a dance flashmob “Dance Walking Day” will be held in Kharkiv,report organizers of the event on the social networks (RU).
Playlist can be downloaded here.
Where: gathering near the monument of Love (“Architectora Beketova” metro station).
When: July 5
Time: 19:00
Read more here.

Jubilee Stand Up Show
2016-06-22 20:00 | restaurant “AltBier”, Kultury Street, 8, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Humorlab Stand Up Club – 3 years!
On June 22 at 20:00 Humorlab Stand Up Club invites to enjoy an excellent humor and a fresh beer at the celebration of its third anniversary. On the stage of restaurant “AltBier” will perform Humorlab residents – only the best stand-up comedians of Ukraine.
Price: 70-150 UAH.
You can buy tickets here.

City Picnik
2016-06-18 11:00 - 23:00 | Central avenue of the stadium “Dynamo”, Dynamivska Street, 3, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Where: central avenue of the stadium “Dynamo” (Dynamivska Street, 3)
When: June 18-19 from 11:00 to 23:00
Price: 40 UAH for adults, free – for children under 12 years
Find out more.

Dance Walking Day
2016-06-18

Music Day 2016
2016-06-18
On June 18, Kharkiv will join in World Music Day.
Find out more.
