Art Events for the Weekend of September 28-29
Lviv is once again blooming with art! If you’re tired of strolling through the atmospheric autumn streets and sipping aromatic coffee, we have something to offer you! Get ready for exhibitions, musical evenings, theatrical performances, and much more. Here’s our selection of art events for the weekend of September 28-29!
Lecture “The Intellectual Match of Horskaya and Zalivakha” and Stained Glass Workshop by Olena Zaretska
- When: September 28, 17:00
- Where: CIMM Space (Adam Mickiewicz Square, 10)
- Price: 1000 UAH
About the Event:
“I am fascinated by the correspondence between Horskaya and Zalivakha. I imagine these two passionate artists, and my breath catches — arguments, discussions, passion — between them or between their ideas? Like tempered by the pressure of regime power — categorical and confident in their artistic reflections,” says Olena Zaretska.
At the lecture, you will learn about the history of friendship between these two talented artists, and at the workshop, you will get closer to their creativity. Moreover, everyone will have the chance to create a piece of stained-glass imitation inspired by the work “Shevchenko. Mother” and take home a painted glass piece as a symbol of the artistic interaction between these two artists.
Concert of the Groove Syndicate Band
- When: September 28, 20:00
- Where: Dzyga Art Center (35 Virmenska St.)
- Price: 250 UAH
About the Event:
The concert of the Groove Syndicate band is another opportunity for residents and guests of Lviv to enjoy jazz music!
The guys from Groove Syndicate will play several of their original compositions and surprise you with their bold arrangements of contemporary jazz pieces.
Musicians:
- Saxophone — Petro Baloh
- Keyboards — Bohdan Lymar
- Bass — Myroslav Veretelnick
- Drums — Taras Maichyk
Exhibition “Ukrainian Theatrical Costume of the 20th-21st Century. Identity, Context, Landscape”
- When: September 24-30
- Where: Dzyga Art Center (35 Virmenska St.)
- Price: Free
About the Event:
The exhibition “Ukrainian Theatrical Costume of the 20th-21st Century. Identity, Context, Landscape” showcases works by Ukrainian artists who created theatrical costumes at different times.
You can expect photos from contemporary theatrical productions, original sketches, and costumes realized in material from performances of various years and theaters in Ukraine. The project curator Bohdan Polishchuk will also present his creative works and the central installation “Red, White, Changeable.” This exhibition allows you to see various expressions and stages of theatrical costume development in Ukraine over the past century, as well as to feel the trends and current themes in contemporary art.
Graphic Arts Course for Military Personnel, Veterans, and Their Families by Maria Pliatsko
- When: September 28, 13:00
- Where: Lviv Municipal Art Center (Stefanika St, 11, code at the gate: 27)
- Price: Registration required in advance, limited spaces available
About the Event:
The course “Line” by Maria Pliatsko aims to introduce participants to the techniques of graphic arts, particularly etching. In the training sessions, participants will learn about the possibilities of graphic techniques, their history, materials, and equipment. They will also create their own works in the etching technique.
We invite military personnel, veterans, and their family members to register. Residents of the “Rear Affairs” program are also welcome to join the workshops. Classes will take place in the graphic studios of the Department of Graphics and Book Art at IPMT of LNU at Lychakivska St, 3. The culmination of the collaborative work in the studio will be an exhibition at the Municipal Art Center in the lecture hall.
Jazz and Wine Night!
- When: September 29, 19:00
- Where: Jam Factory Art Center Auditorium (Bohdan Khmelnytsky St, 124)
- Price: 450 UAH
About the Event:
Olepash is a musical project by Ukrainian pianist Oleg Pashkovskyi, blending European jazz with notes of bossa nova. Initially a virtual project, it transformed into a real trio thanks to its popularity on YouTube and streaming platforms, captivating the Kyiv stage.
Musicians:
- Oleg Pashkovskyi — Piano
- Maksym Hladetskyi — Double Bass
- A pleasant bonus will be a tasting set of four wines included in the ticket price.
Karyna Kumar Quintet “Let’s Fall in Love”
- When: September 29, 20:00
- Where: Dzyga Art Center (35 Virmenska St.)
- Price: 250 UAH
About the Event:
Famous jazz compositions celebrating the deepest feelings — love — will resonate for you. Enjoy romantic melodies that awaken memories and ignite the heart. We invite you to immerse yourself in this atmosphere with us.
Musicians:
- Karyna Kumar — Vocals
- Nazariy Koptsiukh — Saxophone
- Taras Puzyr — Bass
- Ira Holiak — Keys
- Leonid Petkun — Drums
