Upcoming events
“Moonlight” – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42
America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on May 16 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about adolescence, burgeoning adulthood and social struggles connected with identity with “Moonlight” (2016) from director Barry Jenkins, with Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris and Trevante Rhodes in the main cast.
“Moonrise Kingdom” – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42
America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on May 9 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about the role of adults in children's lives, and the importance of community in teenagers' path of growing up with the “Moonrise Kingdom” (2012) from director Wes Anderson, and Bruce Willis, Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward in the main cast.
“Lost in Translation” – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42
America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on May 2 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about loneliness, isolation, and the meaning of friendship against the background of the challenges of midlife with the “Lost in Translation” (2003) from director Sofia Coppola, and Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson in the main cast.
“Summer of Soul” – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42
America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on April 25 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about African-American music and culture with the documentary “Summer of Soul” (2021) from director Questlove.
“Belfast” – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42
America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on April 18 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about the choice to stay or to start a new journey in a fresh place during times of upheaval with “Belfast” (2021) from director and writer Kenneth Branagh, starring Jude Hill, Lewis McAskie, Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan and Judie Dench.
“Nomadland” – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42
America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on April 11 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about exploring life outside of conventional society with “Nomadland” (2020) from director and writer Chloé Zhao, starring Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May.
The New Yorker & Foreign View on Ukraine in Film – AMERICAN FILM NIGHTS. AHK X KINO42
After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, American magazine The New Yorker reached out to Ukrainian filmmakers, beginning a yearlong collaboration documenting the reality of Russia’s war. Join us for a special film screening and discussion in Kyiv, featuring documentary short films produced by The New Yorker magazine
Lady Bird – American Film Nights. AHK x KINO42
America House Kyiv is coming to you with American Film Nights in collaboration with KINO42! Join us on March 28 at the KINO42 space in Kyiv (Kostiantynivska 11B) for a feature film screening and discussion about coming of age and carving out your own path in life with “Lady Bird” (2017) from director and writer Greta Gerwig, starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Timothée Chalamet.
I hope this podcast finds you well: Культура подкастингу в Україні
Психологія, література, кіно або бізнес — здається, існує подкаст на будь-яку тему, в якому експерти чи просто поціновувачі готові поділитися своїм досвідом та знаннями. Але чому все більше людей надають перевагу прослуховуванню подкастів і навіть починають власні? Зрозуміти це нам допоможуть наші спікерки Яна Люшневська та Іванна Шкромида.
Процвітання та протести: мода та Голлівуд 1950-1960-х років
Під час нашої лекції Оленка Мартинюк розповість про те, як американська та європейська мода 1950-1960-х років поєдналася з Голлівудом і що з цього вийшло. Як це вплинуло на соціум? Як це вплинуло на моду? І як це вплинуло на сам Голлівуд? Про це все ти дізнаєшся під час нашої онлайн-події.
Film English: A Christmas Carol
Do you miss watching great works of cinema and discussing them with other people? Then this club is for you! Each session will present a short movie, after which you are welcome to share your impressions and thoughts about its meaning. On December 16th you will watch a short film "A Christmas Carol."
Short Story Club
Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On December 14th we will discuss an excerpt from A Christmas Carol, "Marley's Ghost" by Charles Dickens.
Гідність на практиці: чому від злагодженої взаємодії виграють усі
Право на повагу людської гідності задеклароване різними міжнародними актами та конституціями, але як виражається повага до гідності на практиці? Про те, чому інклюзія — це не тільки важливо, а ще й вигідно, а також про реальні приклади соціальних кампаній, які спрацювали, поговоримо у середу, 8 грудня.
Жартуй, не дискримінуй: Розмова про стендап з Андрієм Китом
Приєднуйся до нас онлайн та дізнавайся, як народжуються жарти, що таке чутливе мовлення, та чи є заборонені прийоми і теми в гуморі. Про те, як жартувати смішно і не зачіпати почуття та гідність інших, поговоримо з Андрієм Китом, професійним стендап-коміком.
Short Story Club
Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On November 30th we will discuss excerpt from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, "Tom Sawyer Whitewashing the Fence" by Mark Twain.
Повернення додому. Як депортація кримських татар вплинула на життя півострова?
Повернутись додому — чи можливе це для людини насправді? А якщо це народ, як випробовування часом та дистанцією змінюють його теперішнє та майбутнє? Приєднуйся до нашої трансляції 22 листопада та дізнайся про кримські соціальні та політичні процеси, історію повернення кримських татар на батьківщину у 1956-1989 рр, та про те, як депортація змінила життя людей на півострові.
Film English: Molly's Pilgrim
Do you miss watching great works of cinema and discussing them with other people? Then this club is for you! Each session will present a short movie, after which you are welcome to share your impressions and thoughts about its meaning. On November 18th you will watch a short film "Molly's Pilgrim."
Культура глибинної розмови: інтерв’ю як мистецтво порозуміння
Як змінився жанр інтерв’ю із використанням нових медіа майданчиків? Чи говорять про Україну в США та Європі? Дізнайся, що думають про це відомі українські та американські письменники, блогери, журналісти та лідери громадської думки. Запрошені гості: Сергій Жадан, Тетяна Терен, Катерина Казімірова, Ніна Карнаух, Андрій Курков та Кейт Цуркан.
Short Story Club
Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On November 16th we will discuss "The Thanksgiving Visitor" by Truman Capote.
Feminism and the Ukrainian Identity
We invite you to join Divchata and America House Kyiv in a panel discussion centered around our speakers' own stories and experiences of the Ukrainian female identity and feminism in their communities. The event will bring together prominent female leaders with Ukrainian roots – Dora Chomiak, Ola Rondiak, and Kateryna Kazimirova who will share their own experiences and address questions rooted in exploring the intersections of identity and feminism against a global backdrop.
Indie Music, Indie Art. Artist Talk with Mark Arminski & Steve Walters
Join us for a talk with American artists Mark Arminski and Steve Walters, silkscreen print masters hailing from Detroit and Chicago respectively. We will talk about the synergy that occurs between different segments of a wider creative community, how art and music always go hand in hand, and how independent artistic pursuits and shots into the dark can snowball into lifelong careers.
Short Story Club
Short Story Club is the perfect place for you to learn more about American culture through its literature, keep your reading list updated, and improve your English at the same time. On November 2nd we will discuss "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs.
Camp Innovation Program
America House Kyiv, the Ukrainian-Danish Youth House and ICPNA CHICLAYO in Peru are launching a program to bring together active youth to learn about and discuss Innovative Thinking & Creativity! Join us if you already have any ideas relating to youth, social enterprises, businesses, art, technology, or any other field, and eager to share them with others, or just want to learn how creative thinking can bring new colors to your daily life.
Documentary Film Screening: I Am Nancy and Q&A with Heather Langenkamp
Join our Documentary Film Screening, where you’ll not only virtually meet Heather Langenkamp, American actress, Hollywood veteran and star of the Elm Street franchise but also watch her 2009 documentary "I am Nancy". As Nancy Thompson in Wes Craven’s 1984’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” Heather made horror history as an iconic final girl, but why does Freddy get all the love?
Murder Mystery Digital Escape Room
If you are in need of some light fun and more importantly, English speaking practice, join us for our English language game night! You are highly encouraged to log in with a computer or tablet that has a working camera and microphone.
Spooky Movie Night: A Nightmare on Elm Street with Heather Langenkamp
One, two, Freddy’s coming for you. Three, four, better lock your door... Or better join our special Halloween-themed spooky Movie Night! On Thursday, October 28th we’ll be back in the America House Kyiv space and watching the American horror classic “A Nightmare on Elm Street”. We invited Heather Langenkamp, a real horror movie queen, who played the iconic role of Nancy Thompson in the movie, to join us virtually, share her experience and give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the horror genre!
Virtual English Club: Halloween
Are you always in search of English language practice? Save some time in order to join our weekly Virtual English Club! It’s a great way to learn about important topics that are worthy of discussion and debate.
Women’s Leadership for the 21st Century
America House invites you to join a series of virtual talks in which key opinion leaders in the spheres of culture, media and business in Ukraine will discuss how the role of women is changing in their domains today.
The Spookiest Town in America. With Scott Whitmore
Spooky season is here, and to get us into the Halloween holiday spirit, we’re travelling to the spookiest town of them all — Salem, Massachusetts! Join us for a virtual visit to the scene of the famous 1692 witch trials, a town where a Witch Dungeon Museum doesn’t raise an eyebrow and the neighborhood pharmacy sells a newt’s eye... or not!
Exhibit: Mark Arminski. Selected Works
America House Kyiv is proud to present Mark Arminski. Selected Works, exhibiting at the America House Kyiv Gallery from October 15 till December 17, 2021. During the exhibition, silkscreen print originals of selected concert posters will be on view along with large-scale digital projections of Arminski's graphic works from private collections.