Art, Culture & Entertainment. (Bishkek)

Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abdylas Maldybaev
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Abdrahmanov Str. #167, close to the hotel "Hyatt Regency Bishkek"
Ticket prices usually range from 70 to Protected content unless otherwise noted
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70TH THEATRE SEASON

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Opera: "Madame Butterfly" by G.Puccini
Special Performance in honor of 20 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Kyrgyzstan
Soprano Akiko Hayakawa (Japan) in the role of Madame Butterfly
Conductor: Koichi Inoue (Japan)

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Children's Opera: "The Cat's House" by P.Valdgard
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"Giselle"- ballet by Adolf Adan REPERTOIRE CHANGE

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P.I. Tchaikovsky's opera in 3 acts "Eugene Onegin"
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A Telemarathon in memory of a famous and talented Kyrgyz dancer Cholponbek Bazarbaev

Museum of Fine Arts Tel. Protected content
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Open 10 AM to 5 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday;
10 AM to 4 PM Friday
Closed Mondays
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Opening Soon:
New:

"My Love - Kyrgyzstan"
A 65-year anniversary exhibition of paintings and graphics
by Mambetalieva Orozgan Asanalievna
in honor of International Women's Day
Open through March 21

An exhibition of paintings, sculptures and decorative art in honor of 20 years of the Kyrgyz flag

"Feminine Ecstasy" - an exhibition/sale of handicrafts

Closing Soon:

"Conversation with the Universe"
Computer graphics by Jyldyz Zarkunova
Presented by her family in her memory
Open through approximately March 6

Regular Museum Exhibits:

"Porcelain" - an exhibition from the Museum's own collection

Constant Exhibits:

"New Wave" - Kyrgyz paintings and avante-garde art from the Protected content through the Protected content .
Western-European graphics

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Occasional exhibitions in the main lobby.

"Creation of Contexts"

Photo exhibition based on results of a workshop led by well-known Dutch performance artist, sociologist and photographer Lino Hellings at ArtEast Studio in Bishkek in April Protected content . The photos reflect social, political, economical and cultural features of contemporary Kyrgyzstan.

Koldo Art Center Tel. Protected content Protected content
Erkindik 27/1 (between Moskovskaya and Toktogul)
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Entrance Fee: 50 som

The Al-Hyatt Gallery Tel. Protected content
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Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM Protected content
FREE ADMISSION

The Asia Gallery Tel. Protected content
At the Union of Artists, Prospect Chui #108 between Tynystanova and Erkindik
Open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM (Closed for lunch from 1 to 2 PM)
Continuous sale-exhibition of works by local artists.

"Erkindik" Gallery under the Open Sky (near Ala-Too Square)
Open daily - free admission
Works for sale by local artists

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Box Office open 10 AM to 6 PM daily for advance tickets sales
Children under 4 free with an adult and a birth certificate (no seat)
Highly recommended to purchase tickets in advance
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"Circus on Water" (from Moscow)
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Saturdays and Sundays only 4 PM
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Next Performances:
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