Kettik!
This week’s guide
The city is already swirling with pre-New Year hustle and bustle, and our weekly digests are filled with New Year concerts, exhibitions, fairs, and art bazaars! Dress warmly, drink hot cocoa, and dive into these snowy weekends with our selection of events!
Opening at the exhibition “Hearts Filled with Beauty”
When: December 18, 17:00
Where: Ikuo Hirayama International Palace of Culture
The opening ceremony of the exhibition by a group of artists—Adibakhon Ravshanova, Dilera Mirboboeva, Gulchira Murodjonova, Madina Makatova, Nigina Jumanazarova, Ozoda Turdieva, and Sarvinoz Melikuzieva—will take place in the large exhibition hall of the Ikuo Hirayama International Caravanserai of Culture of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan.
Admission is free.
The exhibition will run until December 31
Unsplash Exhibition "Golden Bukhara"
When: December 19, 15:00
Where: NBU Gallery
Modern decorative and applied art of Bukhara is a continuation of centuries-old craft traditions. Ceramics, gold embroidery, carving, jewelry work, and textiles from masters of the Bukhara school.
Unsplash/ Bukhara Geek Con
When: December 20
Where: Humo Arena
On this day, you can become anyone you want, just like always! But the country's main geek festival is not only a chance to become your favorite character, but also an exciting spectacle. Comics, movies, anime, video games, cosplay, photo zones, and a market to fully immerse yourself in your favorite universes. — рпмлрпм
Price: 180,000 soms
Geek Con, 2023New Year Book Festival and Holiday Program
When: December 19–20, 10:00–21:00
Where: Republican Children's Library (Library Coworking Hall)
The library will become a meeting place for writers, illustrators, publishers, and readers. The program includes discussions about books and reading communities, meetings with authors from Uzbekistan, Italy, and Turkey, lectures, and master classes. As part of the festival, there will be a book fair featuring poetry, prose, children's and rare editions, and the festival will conclude with a traditional New Year's celebration with workshops, music, and performances for the whole family.
New Year's Fair in Navruz Park
When: December 20, 10:00–20:00
Where: Navruz Park
A walk with a festive mood: lights, gifts, treats, and the New Year’s atmosphere that you always want to feel. A reason to spend time with loved ones, pick out gifts, and drink hot cocoa.
Free admission.
Performance "The Blue Bird"
When: December 21, 7:00 PM
Where: Greek Cultural Center
A magical story about the search for happiness based on the fairy tale by Maurice Maeterlinck. A journey into a world of wonders, animated objects, and important discoveries. Restoring faith in kindness, love, and miracles.
Tickets:
70,000 sums — when purchased before the day of the performance
85,000 soms — on the day of the performance
Order a ticket: @naskanastasya
Science Slam — Entertaining Science
When: December 21, 19:00
Where: PNX Hall by Ponaexali
Science — accessible and in simple language: scientists from various fields talk about complex processes in an engaging and humorous way. In one evening, literature, bats, psychology, ballet, and mathematics will not leave curious minds indifferent!
Ticket price: 100,000 sums
Cultura Market
When: December 21
Where: Cultura Gastrobar
Local brands, secondhand, swap, books, jewelry, and a daytime rave with DJs. Infusions and vermouth at special prices, lively conversations and an atmosphere you'll want to come back for.
Free admission.
Ballet "The Nutcracker"
When: December 23–30, 7:00 PM
Where: Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
The main New Year classic. Tchaikovsky's music, a beloved fairy tale, magic, and the feeling of childhood wonder: isn't this the perfect end to the year and a beautiful start to the holidays.
Ticket price: from 165,000 to 440,000 soums.
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