Upcoming events
American Identity With Charlie: Why Always Boston?
How did this puritanical city on the Atlantic become the hub of democratic thought and revolution? Join us on January 29th at 18:30 as we explore the Revolutionary history of Boston!
Sports Fridays. NFL Replay: NFC Championship Game
Join us this week as we continue our Sports Friday programming with a special replay of the NFC Championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams.
Yoga With An American
Join us at America House Kyiv for Yoga with an American — a gentle, all-levels yoga session that combines mindful movement, breath, and community connection. This class is designed to help you feel more grounded, relaxed, and energized, whether you’re brand new to yoga or returning to your mat.
Documentary Film Screening: "Ken Burns’ Thomas Jefferson" Part 2
Join us this Saturday for a special documentary screening of the second episode of Ken Burns' two part special on Thomas Jefferson, an exploration of one of America's founding fathers and the profound impact he had on the nation.
Documentary Film Screening: "The American Revolution Ep. 1: In Order To Be Free”
Join usьfor a special documentary screening of the first episode of Ken Burns' landmark 2025 historical documentary on the American Revolution. This episode looks at the state of Britain's North American colonies in the lead-up to the Revolution. Stay after the screening for a conversation about the film.
Yoga With An American
Join us at America House Kyiv for Yoga with an American — a gentle, all-levels yoga session that combines mindful movement, breath, and community connection. This class is designed to help you feel more grounded, relaxed, and energized, whether you’re brand new to yoga or returning to your mat.
Sports Fridays: College Sports, An Overview
Join us on January 23rd at 18:30 as we continue our Sports Friday programming with a special deep dive and introduction into the world of American college sports. College football and basketball are in some places even bigger phenomena than professional sports. With special guest Denys Polubinskiy, we'll visit places like Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Orono, Maine, to explore the history and culture of college sports in the US.
Wednesday English With Charlie: The Importance of History
History, like all fields, is contested by everyone from your neighbor to the president. How history is taught is vital to the way that we live our day to day lives and the way our nations and communities move, whether that be forwards or backwars. So the question still remains, why is history important? How does history shape our lives and our identities? Join us January 21st at 19:00 to discuss all things history!
Documentary Film Screening: "Ken Burns: Thomas Jefferson" Part 1
Join us for a special documentary screening of the first episode of Ken Burns' two part special on Thomas Jefferson, an exploration of one of America's founding fathers and the profound impact he had on the nation. Introducing Thomas Jefferson as the "American Enigma," it focuses on the first half of his life, tracing his journey from a young Virginia aristocrat to the author of the Declaration of Independence and eventually to the brink of his presidency. Stay after the screening for a conversation about the film and about the man.
Yoga With An American
Join us at America House Kyiv for Yoga with an American — a gentle, all-levels yoga session that combines mindful movement, breath, and community connection. This class is designed to help you feel more grounded, relaxed, and energized, whether you’re brand new to yoga or returning to your mat.
Wednesday English With Charlie: Cancel Culture in 2026
In 2026, we live in a world where a 10-year-old post can be exhumed by AI in seconds, and groupchats have become the new courtrooms. Is cancel culture a positive form of social accountability, or is it just motivated by petty grievances and hyper-partisan one-upping? Join us January 14th at 19:00 to discuss all things cancel culture and more!
CANCELED - Documentary Film Screening: "Ken Burns: Thomas Jefferson" Part 1
Join us this Saturday for a special documentary screening of the first episode of Ken Burns' two part special on Thomas Jefferson, an exploration of one of America's founding fathers and the profound impact he had on the nation. Introducing Thomas Jefferson as the "American Enigma," it focuses on the first half of his life, tracing his journey from a young Virginia aristocrat to the author of the Declaration of Independence and eventually to the brink of his presidency. Stay after the screening for a conversation about the film and about the man.
Yoga With An American
Join us at America House Kyiv for Yoga with an American — a gentle, all-levels yoga session that combines mindful movement, breath, and community connection. This class is designed to help you feel more grounded, relaxed, and energized, whether you’re brand new to yoga or returning to your mat.
CANCELED - Sports Fridays: Film Screening “Miracle”
Due to worsening weather conditions, we’ve decided to cancel today’s event. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.
Board Games Night
Ready for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and English practice? Join us at America House Kyiv on January 8th at 18:30 for an interactive Board Games Night, where language learning meets laughter, strategy, and connection!
Wednesday English With Charlie: New Year, New Me
Every January, gyms are more crowded than usual and bookshops sell a ton of self-development books. New year, new me, is what people tell themselves at the start of each new year, but how can we follow through with our lofty self-improvement goals? Are people more motivated to change in January than other months, and why? Join us on January 7th at 19:00 to discuss all things New Year’s resolutions and more!
Documentary Film Screening: "Ken Burns: Benjamin Franklin" Part 2
Join us for a documentary screening of the first episode of "Ken Burns: Benjamin Franklin" Part 2, an exploration of one of America’s founding fathers and his profound impact on the nation. As we celebrate America 250, this event highlights the enduring legacy of Benjamin Franklin within the framework of the United States' history.
Sports Fridays: Super Bowl Commercials
Join us at America House Kyiv as we continue our weekly sports programming. This week, with Denys Polubinskiy from the Ministry of Youth and Sport, we'll be looking at the culture around the Super Bowl, America's premier showcase of American football. Specifically, we'll be looking at the commercials that air during the game. It is the most expensive television advertisment in the world, with each 30 second spot costing around $8 million. Join us December 19th at 18:30 for a special deep dive into the world of Super Bowl advertising!
Wednesday English With Charlie: Family at the Holidays
Winter holidays are a time for us to gather inside with our loved ones, away from the harsh wintry conditions outside. However much we may love our families, the holidays can be a source of conflict and often require incredible patience and resolve. How can we handle spending time with difficult relatives at the holidays? Join us on December 17th at 19:00 to discuss all this and more!
Documentary Film Screening: "Ken Burns: Benjamin Franklin"
Join us for a documentary screening of the first episode of "Ken Burns: Benjamin Franklin," an exploration of one of America’s founding fathers and his profound impact on the nation. As we celebrate America 250, this event highlights the enduring legacy of Benjamin Franklin within the framework of the United States' history.
Sports Fridays: Cold War Sports Diplomacy
Join us this week at America House Kyiv as we continue our weekly sports programming. On December 12th at 18:30, we'll be focusing on how the United States attempted to gain influence throughout the world during the Cold War, through the lens of sports. With the help of Denys Polubinskiy from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, we'll take a look at the spread of baseball throughout the Pacific, American football in Europe, and the Olympics as another battleground between the US and the USSR.
American Identity With Charlie: Early Colonization and Native American Cultures
For our second session, we'll be taking a journey back to a time before the 13 Colonies rose up against the British. We'll be looking at the early days of colonization in North America, and the cultures and stories of the Native American groups who were already living there.
Wednesday English With Charlie: How to Read the News
Between social media, traditional media, and your family members, it's difficult to parse between fact and fiction. How do we read the news in 2025? How can we sift through the muck and find out the truth? Join us on December 10th at 19:00 to discuss all this and more!
Sports Fridays: Film Screening “Friday Night Lights”
Join us this week at America House Kyiv as we continue our weekly sports programming. On December 5th at 18:30, we’re hosting a special screening of an American classic, 2006's Friday Night Lights. Based on H.G. Bissinger's book, which profiled the economically depressed town of Odessa, Texas and their heroic high school football team, The Permian High Panthers. After the film, ELR Charlie will lead a discussion on the film and the cultural importance of high school football in the United States.
Wednesday English With Charlie: Living With Uncertainty
It would be an understatement to say that these are uncertain times in Ukraine. We're living through bombings, power outages, and a fast approaching winter. How do we deal with uncertainty in the world? And how do we cope with uncertainy in our personal lives, whether they're romantic or work related? Join us on December 3rd at 19:00 as we discuss living with and tackling uncertainty!
Sports Saturday Special: How to Watch the NFL
Are you ready to tackle the phenomenon that dominates American Sundays? American Football is more than just a sport — it's a cultural cornerstone. To kick off our brand-new weekly series on American sports, we're bringing the global perspective to the game. Join us for an exclusive introduction to the world of American football with Denys Polubinskiy, former Vice President of the Ukrainian League of American Football.
American Identity With Charlie: Revolutionary Values
Last year, America House Kyiv presented American Identity, an interactive journey through American history that attempted to answer the question "what is America?" This year, we're bringing it back, attemping to answer that same question through a new lens. For this series, we'll be focusing on the country's origins and looking at the evolution of American identity from colonial times all the way through the end of the American Revolution and the ratification of the US Constitution.
Wednesday English With Charlie: Thanksgiving Celebration
Let’s give thanks together! We have so much to appreciate, and we are especially thankful for our dear community. Please join us for a special edition of Wednesday English on November 26th, as we celebrate one of the most cherished American holidays — Thanksgiving!
CANCELED - Board Games Night
Unfortunately, our Board Game Night at America House Kyiv tonight, October 2, at 18:30, is canceled due to the U.S. Government shutdown. Stay tuned for updates on our website and social media. See you soon!
Wednesday English With Charlie: The Morality of Cloning
Join us on September 24th at 19:00 for a thought-provoking discussion on one of humanity's most fascinating and controversial scientific advancements: cloning! From Dolly the sheep to sci-fi scenarios, we'll explore the realities, the possibilities, and the profound ethical questions that arise when we talk about making copies. Is it a medical miracle or a moral minefield? What does it mean for identity, individuality, and the very definition of life?
Poetry in the Garden With Charlie: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was one of the most widely known and best-loved American poets of the 19th centruy. Chiefly, he's known for his use of American legend, mythology, and history. On September 18th, we'll be discussing one of his lesser-known works, "The Fire of Drift-Wood." Set in Longfellow's native New England, it explores human relationships, the passage of time, and the enduring power of memory.
Wednesday English With Charlie: Ukrainian Work Culture
"Hard-working" is one of the first words that come to mind when people think of Ukrainians. In this speaking club, we'll be breaking down Ukrainian work culture- the positive, the negatives, how things were in the past and where they're going in the future. Join us on September 17th at 19:00 to discuss all of this and everything in between.
Poetry in the Garden With Charlie: Maya Angelou
Born and raised in Stamps, Arkansas, Maya Angelou is recognized around the world as one of the titans of American literature and poetry. On September 11th, we'll be reading her work "On the Pulse of Morning." First published in 1993, the poem covers themes of change and responsibility.
Wednesday English With Charlie: 9/11 in Art and Culture
September 11th, 2001, is a date that changed the history of the United States and the world, forever. How do tragedies shape our identity? How does representation in art reveal our perceptions of a historical event? Join us this week to discuss all this, and more.

