Ukrainian Creatives & Performing Art Events in New York, NY

Immerse yourself in Ukrainian Creatives & Performing Art Events in New York, NY showcasing cultural artistic traditions. These events feature performances, exhibitions, and creative expressions that honor Ukrainian heritage while bringing innovative artistic perspectives to the community.

American Melodies on Ukrainian Strings

The melodies you love. The sound you’ve never heard. Venue: The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, NYC Mary Flagler Cary Hall American Melodies on Ukrainian Strings is a one-of-a-kind concert experience bringing American music to life on Ukraine’s national instrument — the BANDURA, a spectacular instrument with more than 60 strings. Spanning more than a century, the concert program travels through America’s musical history - from folk songs and spirituals to jazz, film, rock, and contemporary music - interpreted through the distinctive voice of Ukrainian strings. At the heart of the concert are timeless melodies such as “Amazing Grace,” “Shenandoah,” “Go Down, Moses,” and “House of the Rising Sun” and many more songs that have crossed generations and become part of America’s musical heritage. The musical journey also takes an unexpected turn into rock and contemporary repertoire, showcasing the remarkable versatility of the bandura. Experience for yourself how centuries of Ukrainian musical tradition meet familiar American melodies, bringing an entirely new dimension to music you already know and love. Our Bandura Performers: Solomia Stahiv Taisa Kulyk Alina Chemerys Yana Matsevych Whether you are discovering the bandura for the first time or already know its unique sound, American Melodies on Ukrainian Strings brings two musical traditions together in a fresh and unexpected way. One extraordinary concert. A century of American music. A sound of your favorite melodies you've never heard before — on the Ukrainian bandura. ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS BandurArts is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing the bandura and the rich traditions of Ukrainian music.

Sunday, 22, 14.30 - Sunday, 22, 16.00 New York, NY _$25

“Ukrainian Poetry Outburst"

Hosted by Virlana Tkacz with Gogo Bordello's Eugene Hutz, master bandura player Julian Kytasty and others A rare event at the historic Ukrainian National Home will see the power of poetry confront the world of war. Virlana Tkacz, founder of Yara Arts, La Mama’s resident Ukrainian-American theater company, will host an afternoon dedicated to Serhiy Zhadan and other poets in Ukraine, performed in Ukrainian and English by Gogol Bordello lead-singer Eugene Hutz and bandura maestro Julian Kytasty. Poets Alvin Eng, Bob Holman, and Wanda Phipps will respond with their own work. Downtown diva Susan Hwang will premiere a new song based on a poem by Zhadan. And, conditions permitting, Zhadan himself will join us virtually from Kharkiv.

Sunday, 01, 14.00 - Sunday, 01, 16.00 New York, NY _$25

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DOCUDAYS UA: Ukrainian Documentary Shorts Screening

Celebrate Ukrainian filmmakers determined to tell the truth: four short documentaries from Docudays UA and a Q&A with editor Kseniia Opria. Join us as we celebrate the determination of Ukrainian documentary scene with this collection of short films, presented in collaboration with Docudays UA, one of Ukraine's leading human rights documentary film festivals. These are honest, intimate and often unexpectedly tender stories, made by people who refuse to look away. Afterward, stay for a conversation with Kseniia Opria, editor at Docudays, about what it takes to make and share documentary cinema in wartime. DOCUDAYS UA Docudays UA is Ukraine's International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival. Its mission is to give everyone in Ukraine the chance to see talented, relevant human rights documentaries from around the world, to encourage active citizenship and respect for human dignity, and to support Ukraine's film industry. Its vision is simple: a society of free people. Films are in Ukrainian with English subtitles. Date: October 23, 2026 Time: door open at 12pm, screening starts at 12:30pm Location: QUAD CINEMA (34 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011)

Friday, 23, 12.00 - Friday, 23, 14.00 New York, NY _$25

Family Workshop: Yaroslava & THE MITTEN

Ukrainian American artist Yaroslava Surmach Mills grew up in NYC’s Ukrainian Village and became a versatile artist who also illustrated children’s books. She was inspired by the Ukrainian folk art tradition of reverse glass painting and created lively, whimsical, brightly colored scenes. Join us for a family workshop where you will listen to a reading of a book illustrated by Yaroslava which is based on the classic Ukrainian folk tale The Mitten and learn about the Ukrainian folk art tradition of reverse glass painting that inspired her. This will be followed by a fun craft where you will make your own reverse glass painting with characters taken from The Mitten, using softer, more suitable clear plastic sheets. This workshop is for families with children ages 3 – 12. The fee is $7 per family member and $5 per Museum member.

Sunday, 18, 14.00 - Sunday, 18, 15.30 New York, NY _$25