Kettik!
This week’s guide
The week has gathered almost everything at once: an open-door craft school, a dawn bike ride, a vinyl evening, and a lecture on Akhmatova – the one who wrote about wartime Tashkent. At the Bolshoi Theatre, three productions in one go: Prokofiev’s classic, the Eastern drama *La Bayadère*, and a concert by the theatre’s young generation. For those who have time to think, to move, and simply to spend an evening in good company. Well then, let’s go!
Thursday
COMMUNITY
D. Nesterenko's Book Club 'Eugene Onegin'
An analysis of Pushkin's novel in a club format, without an academic lecture, with an emphasis on conversation and shared reading. Hosted by D. Nesterenko.
Art Space '9 Muses'
18 Mukanna Dead End
200,000 soums
Friday
THEATRE
One-man show 'Pierrot the Madman'
A nod to the French New Wave and Jean-Luc Godard's film. Pierrot (Adrien Uge) and Marianne (Maria Tikhomolova) live in two languages at once — French and Russian. The performance juxtaposes lightness with a mounting sense of tragedy. The final showing of the season: the theatre is taking 'Pierrot' to the Avignon Festival from 16 to 25 July. Booking: @misanthropic_toad / +998993465117
Studio Theatre 'Other Beasts'
1st Olmachi Proyezd, 37
100,000 soums
ART
Open Day at the 'Naqsh School of Crafts'
A presentation of the school's new diploma programme, a tour of the workshops and exhibition spaces, and a meeting with teachers. The programme includes a Q&A session where lecturers will answer questions about admission, portfolios, and application deadlines. There will also be a presentation of final works by graduates of the fifth module of the pilot programme and a certificate ceremony with a group photo.
'Naqsh School of Crafts'
Free entry
MUSIC
The ballet ‘La Bayadère’
This ballet, set to the music of Ludwig Minkus, is a cornerstone of world classical choreography. A story of love, devotion, and tragic fate unfolds amid the opulent sets of the Ancient East, featuring lavish costumes and iconic scenes from the classical repertoire.
Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
28 Zarafshan Street
from 77,000 soums
Saturday
COMMUNITY
Yashil Uyim Ecological Festival
A family festival dedicated to ecology: lectures on climate, a DJ set, team games, a poetry evening, and meetings with experts. For children — scientific experiments, robotics, and workshops. The site features an eco-fair, a swap zone for exchanging books and items, a battery and plastic collection point, a second-hand market, and a food truck.
Alpine Land
Yalangach Massif, 63
from 30,000 soums
EVENT
Grande Amore Concert
Samandar Alimov, People's Artist of Uzbekistan and one of the leading lyric tenors on the Uzbek opera scene, presents a concert dedicated to love and the art of singing.
Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
Zarafshan Street, 28
from 77,000 soums
MUSIC
NepruK — Live Electronic Show
An electronic performance at the intersection of live sound, ethnic motifs, and contemporary music. At its core is the bass guitar, around which electronics, saxophone, doira, and improvisation are built. Special guests — Oybekjon Tullayev and Alexey Diakov.
Sahna Club
from 80,000 soums
LECTURE
Art Intensive for Beginners 'The Most Famous Artists'
A 3-hour journey through the world of the most famous artists in art history — from the refined Renaissance to the bold experiments of the 20th century, from Botticelli to Pollock. Lecturer — Natalie Novik, art history teacher. 20 places. The price includes the intensive, a set of postcards, and materials. Registration via Telegram account: @nathalienovik
Manor Hotel
Taras Shevchenko Street
350,000 soums
EVENT
Social Ride with RRT Team
A group cycling ride of 50 km in the company of the RRT Team. Participants are divided into two groups by pace — 23–25 km/h and 27–30 km/h, with support along the route, so everyone rides at their own speed without the risk of falling behind or getting lost. A format for those who want to start the weekend actively and clock up kilometres in good company.
Coffee House 'Rassvet'
17 Chimkent Street
Free entry
COMMUNITY
Vinyl Networking
A weekly vinyl evening: guests bring their own records or choose from the venue's collection. The evening will be filled with music, conversation, and refreshments — a format for those who want to spend a Saturday evening without the hustle and bustle.
Joydaman
Free entry
EVENT
Masterclass on Repotting Houseplants with V. Filipenko
A practical masterclass: participants learn how to properly repot houseplants and take their own plant home. The price includes all materials needed for the masterclass.
Art Space '9 Muses'
18 Mukanna Dead End
350,000 soums
Sunday
THEATRE
Comedy-Cultural Show 'Comedians in Art'
Art historian Natalya Novik will present masterpieces of world art, revealing the risqué details of ancient sculptures and the indecent Easter eggs hidden in medieval painting, while also explaining why contemporary performances leave audiences blushing. The stage will also feature comedians Yekaterina Kabulova and Umid Nurkhanov. Theme: 18+.
Sahna stand-up Club
from 50,000 soums
LECTURE
Literature Lecture by D. Nesterenko 'Akhmatova in Tashkent'
A lecture on Anna Akhmatova's Tashkent period — her evacuation, friendships with local poets, and the poems written in the city during the war.
Art Space '9 Muses'
18 Mukanna Dead End
300,000 soums
MUSIC
The performance of ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet, based on Shakespeare’s tragedy, stands as one of the most frequently performed ballet scores of the 20th century. The tale of Romeo and Juliet’s love, set against the backdrop of two feuding families, is told through dance and music, without a single word.
Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
28 Zarafshan Street
from 77,000 to 220,000 soums
Thursday
THEATRE
Concert 'Youth Orchestra of the GABT'
The programme features masterpieces of world classical music and works by outstanding composers, performed by the theatre's Youth Orchestra. The young musicians of the GABT will perform the same repertoire as the theatre's main ensemble.
Alisher Navoi GABT
28 Zarafshan Street
110,000 soums
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