The event "Izdrik. Poetry Evening" is scheduled for November 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the City House of Culture on Soborna St., 3d in Rivne. This is the kind of format to attend if you want not a noisy show, but a live meeting with text, voice, and author's intonation — more intimate, attentive, and unhurried.
About the Event
On the venue's poster, this event is presented specifically as "Izdrik. Poetry Evening", rather than a large stage performance or concert. This means that the main focus here is not on decorations or special effects, but on the word and the author's presence. For such an evening, a calm, thoughtful mood usually works best: when you want not just to "be at the event", but truly listen and catch the subtext.
The venue — Rivne City House of Culture — is located in the central part of the city, at Soborna, 3d. In open directories, it is listed as a municipal institution of the city of Rivne, and the location has long been functioning as a space for concerts, creative evenings, and city events. For a poetry evening, this is a convenient option: without excessive pomp, yet with a feeling that the event takes place "in the city for the city".
Plot and Mood
Since this is a poetry evening, there is no plot in the theatrical sense — instead, there will be a selection of texts, intonations, and live contact with the audience. Most likely, the evening will rely on the atmosphere of the author's presence: a bit of irony, a bit of sincerity, a bit of that recognizable intellectual freedom for which readers love Izdrik.
This format works well if you love literature, listen to texts "with your ears" rather than just your eyes, and are open to an evening where the main focus is not action, but thought. If you are expecting a big show with dynamics every five minutes, then honestly, this may not be your format.
Production
There is no need to talk about a director, conductor, or orchestra in this case, as this is not a musical-theatrical production, but a poetry evening. In the public poster, which has been verified, the main emphasis is placed on the event itself and the location, without an extensive list of the creative team. That is why this evening should be perceived as an author's meeting, where the central figure is Izdrik and his text.
How to Get There, Duration, and Intermissions
The event location is City House of Culture, Soborna St., 3d, Rivne. The venue is located in the central part of the city, so it should be easy to get there by public transport, taxi, or on foot if you are already in the center. For reference: this is a well-known city cultural venue that often appears in Rivne's posters at this address.
The exact duration of the evening is not specified in verified data, so it would be incorrect to promise it. For similar events, it is usually advisable to allocate about one and a half to two hours, considering a possible short break, but this is more of a practical guideline than official information. If you are planning your evening further — for example, dinner after the event — it is better to leave yourself some extra time.
Prices and Who It's For
On the event poster page for Rivne, tickets for this venue usually start from a few hundred hryvnias, and for similar events at this location, the range has been from 390 UAH and up. For this particular evening, it is best to check the exact price at the time of purchase, as it may depend on the row and availability of seats.
This is a good option for those who love literature, poetry, live author readings, and evenings without unnecessary theatricality. For a date, this event is suitable if you both enjoy conversation after the event and are open to an intellectual vibe instead of a "light entertainment outing". With friends — it’s also a successful format, especially if you want something unconventional. If you are going for the first time and are not very familiar with Izdrik's work, it won't be boring, but you won't be "entertained" here by special effects, but by words.
Tips for the Audience
It’s better to arrive a little earlier to calmly take your seat and not enter after the start. For such an evening, regular neat city clothing without a strict dress code is appropriate: your sense of comfort is more important than formality. If there is a break, it’s best to use the intermission not in a rush, but for coffee, a short conversation, and a few minutes of silence after what you've heard — such evenings "ripen" best after the hall.
Izdrik in the format of a poetry evening is not an event to just "check off", but rather an evening for those who want to hear a live authorial voice without intermediaries. Do you prefer a calm literary evening with an aftertaste or an event where the energy keeps the hall until the last minute?
