Ukrainian Holiday Party and Winter Festival: How to Spend a Weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area (Dec 10-12)
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What: Exhibition "The Last Supper in Pompeii"
When: Friday-Sunday, December 10-12
Where: Legion of Honor Museum, Lincoln Park \ 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
More: In 79 AD, the Gulf of Naples was shaken by the fiery eruption of Vesuvius. Pompeii, nearby villages and farms were completely buried under the incandescent ash, leaving thousands dead. These bodies are a vivid reminder of the catastrophe, and like a fly caught in amber, the surviving remains give us an idea of what life was like in a thriving Roman city.
The exhibition takes us back to this world with a focus on everyday life, especially food and drink. In addition to pots, pans and other utensils for serving, preparing and serving food, this exhibition includes magnificent works of art showcasing the beauty and luxury that were so beloved by the wealthy Romans who called Pompeii their home.
Cost: $ 0-15
What: Reading poetry by a Ukrainian poet
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When: Friday, December 10, with 10: 00
Where: Online
More: Don't miss reading poetry, as well as live communication with the award-winning poet Ilya Kaminsky. He will read works from his collections Deaf Republic and Dancing in Odessa.
Ilya Kaminsky was born in Odessa, Ukraine in 1977 and arrived in the United States in 1993 when the American government granted asylum to his family.
Ilya is not only an author, but also a co-editor and co-translator of many books. His work has received The Los Angeles Times Book Award, Anisfield-Wolff Book Award, National Jewish Book Award, Guggenheim Fellowship, Whiting Award, American Academy of Arts and Letters Metcalfe Award, Lannan Fellowships and many other awards.
Cost: Free options
What: Meeting with the former Prime Minister of Ukraine
When: Friday, December 10, with 18: 00
Where: USKO Realty, Inc 5299 Auburn Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95841
More: Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Honcharuk will meet with the Ukrainian diaspora in Sacramento. He will discuss entrepreneurship, the future of business in the country, education and politics in Ukraine. Light snacks will be served during the conversation.
Cost: $10
What: Winter festival
When: Saturday, December 11, from 14: 00
Where: Russian Center of San Francisco 2450 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115
More: The San Francisco Winter Festival will be held at the Russian Center in honor of the legacy of Nikolai Massenkov. All proceeds will go to the local community newspaper, which has served the community since 1921. In addition to the concert, there will be a unique exhibition of samovars from several private collections, as well as a tasting of tea and various cookies.
Cost: $ 15-25
What: Ukrainian holiday party
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When: Saturday, December 11, from 19: 00
Where: Lucie Stern Community Center Ballroom 1305 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94301
More: The Nova Ukraine team invites everyone to the annual festive meeting. It will be an evening of fun, music, dancing and delicious food. Take your children with you - the organizers have taken care of a separate room and a nanny.
Nova Ukraine is an American non-profit organization founded in 2014. It is designed to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and raise awareness of Ukrainian culture in the world.
Cost: Free options
What: Concert of Russian-speaking performers
When: Saturday, December 11, from 19: 00
Where: Britannia Arms Cupertino 1087 South De Anza Boulevard San Jose, CA 95129
More: Lev, Olga and Anton perform songs that they like. Due to their different musical and cultural backgrounds, they play very different music. From Brazilian melodies to soulful songs of Russian rock.
Lev and Olga Fraiman are a powerful duo from Minneapolis, Minnesota who have been performing together for over 17 years. They are known for their unique style of combining classical Russian bard music with rock and roll hits.
Anton Plotkin is a multi-instrumentalist who came from Khabarovsk via Israel to Minnesota. Anton brings groove and soul to his unique style of bass playing and sincere performance of songs from across the Russian rock spectrum.
Cost: $ 25-30
What: Master class on making Ukrainian Christmas toys
When: Sunday, December 12, from 14:00
Where: Online
More: In this workshop, you will learn how to make traditional Ukrainian Christmas tree decorations. Create your own adorable ornament and learn more about Ukrainian Christmas traditions. This workshop is for children aged 5 to 12, accompanied by parents / grandparents who will help them make a toy.
Cost: $ 5-7
Dear readers! Please note that due to the epidemic of coronavirus infection, some activities may be canceled or rescheduled for other dates. Therefore, before visiting, we recommend checking the information on the sites of the organizers.
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In addition, look for interesting events for every day of the week in our calendar... Come in, find out, share with your friends. Before visiting, check the organizer's websites for details and locations of events, as they may change.
Keep us informed about what is happening in your city. Send information about events for the Russian-speaking diaspora by mail [email protected].
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