Art events in Lviv for the weekend of March 23-24

The end of the week is just around the corner, which means you need to think about your weekend. If you want to have a good time not at home in a crib, but to visit interesting art events in Lviv, then our selection is just for you! Let’s go!

Old Lev’s Bookstores and Cafes’ Birthday

If you have a huge bookshelf at home and want to add to your collection, then definitely come to this event. Old Lev’s bookstore-cafe on Halytskaya is celebrating its birthday – 4 years! In honor of the holiday this weekend, there will be a lot of interesting activities for everyone, namely: meetings with writers, wine tasting, festive discounts, great gifts, and meeting like-minded people.

To be 100% sure if this is your event, catch a short list of events that will take place on March 23-24:

— March 23, 3:00 p.m. – a meeting with the writer Andrii Bachynskyi and a conversation about the book “Incredible Adventures of Ostap and Darinka” (link to the event is here)
— March 23, 7:00 p.m. – Wine tasting based on Oz Clark’s book “The Story of Wine in 100 Bottles” with Igor Smolyanik (link to the event: https://fb.me/e/1KY85rP3U)
The registration link is here

March 24, 3:00 p.m. – Premiere of Galina Vdovichenko’s book “36 and 6 Dogs” (link to the event is here)
— 20% discount on the entire assortment during March 23-24
— Festive raffle of three gifts among all customers who made purchases for UAH 1,000 (look for the results of the raffle in the bookstore’s Telegram channel)

When: March 23-14, 2024
Where: Old Lev’s cafe-bookstore (17 Halytska St.)

Exhibition of Arsen Kharin “Heritage”

This option will appeal to those who love artistic events in Lviv related to Ukrainian authenticity. Be sure to visit the exhibition of photographer Arsen Kharin called “Heritage”.

The exhibition presents photographs created after the start of a full-scale invasion in the picturesque Carpathians. According to the author of the exhibition, the central element in these photos is not a place, but a message: to preserve the heritage of our ancestors and enrich the modern world with them, to remember our roots and be proud of them, to make Ukrainian fashionable.

Arsen Kharin stands out for his unique creative approach, where he combines traditional elements with innovative ideas. His works show bold and unusual images, which are viewed from unexpected angles. It is this combination of authenticity with modern trends and a creative look at things that makes Arsen Kharin’s work fascinating and in line with current artistic trends.

When: the exhibition runs until April 4, 2024 inclusive, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Lviv organ hall
Tickets: can be purchased at this link

The play “Friends” in Lviv

One cannot talk about artistic events in Lviv without mentioning the theater. This weekend you have the opportunity to see the play “Friends”, directed by the famous French directors: brothers Stephane and David Foenkinos. Here is a short synopsis for this production:

“Prejudice in life prevents us from seeing this world clearly, and creating a certain (often false) image of a person, we cannot perceive him differently. And it’s worth it because when we discover each other, we discover a separate world filled with joys, experiences, and a kaleidoscope of emotions. Especially when it concerns friendship because it often requires more patience than love.”

As you can see, subtle French humor (which is skillfully adapted in Ukrainian!), a story about friends, and a kaleidoscope of emotions – what could be better to watch on a Saturday night?

When: March 23, 2024
Where: First Academic Ukrainian Theater for Children and Youth (11 Hnatyuka St.)
Tickets: can be purchased at this link

Performance “Enemies of Girls” in Lviv

The image of a woman in art occupies an important place. Many poems, prose works, and songs are written about them, or films are made. Do you want to know the other side of a woman? What is she capable of under the influence of anger? How do they cope with tragic situations? If so, then the play “Enemies of Girls” is definitely for you. Here is a brief description of the plot:
“The plot revolves around a sudden event that destroys the lives of the heroes. Immersed in grief and anger, they seek answers and seek to punish the guilty.”

When: March 24, 2024, 5:00 p.m
Where: “Slovo i Golos” Theater Center (38 Horodotska St.)
Tickets: can be purchased at this link