Past Events

The Ukrainian Amateur Theater “Traveling Stars” invites children and adults to a performance based on the fairy tale by Ivan Yakovych Franko “The Painted Fox.” You can expect a true celebration – puppets, masks, talented actors, adventures, and humor.

The Ukrainian amateur theater “Traveling Stars” invites children and adults to a performance based on Ivan Franko's fairy tale “The Painted Fox”. A real holiday awaits you - puppets, masks, talented actors, adventures and humor.

The Ukrainian non-profit organization Gromada and the Sharvarok marketplace invite you to a festive Valentine's Day charity event in San Francisco. There will be charming Ukrainian songs, delicious food, a singing contest, an auction to support orphans, and a raffle for an iPhone 16 Plus for the Dating category participants.

The first Ukrainian amateur theater in California, the Traveling Stars, invites you to a premiere presentation dedicated to Les Kurbas, the legendary director of the twentieth century. The program includes scenes from Mykola Kulish's plays, a story about Kurbas's life and work, a charity auction, as well as coffee, tea and snacks. All the funds raised will be used to help orphans of fallen heroes in Ukraine.

The first Ukrainian amateur theater in California, Traveling Stars (directed by Olena Bilyak), invites you to a debut premiere presentation dedicated to the work of Les Kurbas. The program includes a story about the life of the outstanding director and scenes from Mykola Kulish's plays. The event will take place at the Ukrainian Hall of San Francisco, with refreshments, a charity auction and fundraising for orphans in Ukraine.

The Ukrainian community invites you to a charity event in support of orphans in Ukraine. The program includes a musical performance by Orestes and Anna, a charity auction with valuable items, treats, coffee and desserts. All proceeds will go to the initiatives of the Angelik Foundation, which has been helping children who lost their parents in the war since 2018.

We invite you to a charity evening of theatrical readings of Lesya Ukrainka's works performed by Kyiv-based theater and film actors Olena Sikorska, Maryna Anisovych, Oleksandr Lytovchenko, and Pavlo Vinera. The program includes the plays Possessed and On a Field of Blood, as well as a charity auction. The event will take place at Ukrainian Hall San Francisco, and the funds raised will go to purchase evacuation vehicles for Ukraine.

We invite you to a charity event at Treasure Island Wines (SF), where you will meet wounded Ukrainian soldiers who recently received prosthetic limbs in the USA. The program includes live music, wine, food, and stories from the defenders themselves. Fundraising is for the next prosthetic limb.

We invite you to the charity race "Run for Ukraine" in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on October 22 at 11:00! Choose a distance of 5 or 10 km, support Ukraine, join the lunch after the finish line and help as a participant or volunteer. All donations go to humanitarian aid.

Please come and try one of the best Chardonnays and Pinots from the famous Carneros region in Napa/Sonoma, have a delicious Ukrainian dinner, and listen to live music by Anytchka and Kolyada vocal ensemble. Enjoy a beautiful evening at the winery and help Ukraine at the same time. All proceeds will be donated to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations supporting Ukraine.

On December 18, 2021, a charity concert by Oleg Skrypka was held in Davis, organized by the NGO “Hromada” in support of orphaned children whose parents died defending Ukraine. The audience enjoyed live singing, saxophone accompaniment by Andriy Lesny, a warm atmosphere, and also took part in a charity auction. All proceeds were donated to the Angelik Foundation.

On October 26, 2021, a landmark meeting took place in San Francisco with Ukrainian dissident Myroslav Marynovych, who presented his book “The Universe Behind Barbed Wire.” The evening, organized jointly by the Community, UCEF, and UKU, attracted a large audience and was memorable for its heartfelt memories, profound reflections on the crimes of the totalitarian regime, and musical accompaniment by the vocal duo Stusiv.

On August 22, 2021, a festive concert dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence, "Ukrainian Day," was held in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Dance ensembles, opera singers, a choir from Sacramento, the park orchestra, and the Burima band took part in the event. Those present sang, danced, listened to Ukrainian music, and sincerely welcomed the artists' performances, creating an atmosphere of unity and pride in their native culture.

On August 14, 2021, the Ukrainian community of Northern California brightly represented Ukraine at the international children's festival Kids Fun Festival in Cupertino. Participants — Iryna Kulchytska and her family, Yevhen Yankovsky and Oleg Kernytsky — created an authentic tent with a photo zone, ethnic clothing, paper crafts, Ukrainian music and interesting facts about Ukraine. Hundreds of visitors learned Ukrainian words, took pictures in Ukrainian wreaths and learned about the history and culture of our people. The event became an example of successful cultural diplomacy and a great opportunity to unite the community around common values.

The 13th Ukrainian Folk and Classical Music Festival took place on September 20, 2020, in Sacramento-Orangeville, bringing together talented young musicians from all over California. The program featured works by Ukrainian composers and folk melodies performed by children and teenagers on the bandura, violin, piano, and flute. The festival was a true celebration of Ukrainian culture, love of music, and respect for national heritage.