It's not a bad dream: Don Juan Kologrivy on stage, Michael Jackson's nephew in the movies

Movies and TV series

"Michael", 16+

Directed by Antoine Fuqua. Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Miles Teller, Giuliano Valdi, Colman Domingo, Nia Long

A musical biopic about the life and work of the king of pop music, Michael Jackson. The highlight of the film is Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of the singer, who played the role of his famous uncle. The audience will see the artist's story — from humble beginnings as part of The Jackson 5 to gaining the status of a pop icon. The film tells not only about the path to the top, but also about the difficult moments in the life of the king of pop, omitting the scandalous episodes of his career.

Starting May 28 at the box office

"It doesn't hurt to dream," 16+

Directed by Anthony Marsiano. Starring: Jean-Pascal Zadie, Rafael Kenard, Josh Casaubon

A new film from the creators of the iconic film "1 + 1" tells the true story of the rise of two legendary NBA agents — Boone Ndiaye and Jeremy Mejean. Without money, connections, or even a solid command of English, they went from simple workers to influential figures in the world of sports. The audience will find an inspiring adventure story about boundless self-belief, strong friendship and willingness to pursue a dream.

Starting May 28 at the box office

"The Abyss"

Director of Photography: Alexey Ionov. Starring: Tina Stojilkovic, Mark Eidelstein, Stepan Belozerov, Ivan Zabelin, Victoria Butskikh, Ivan Martynov

The honeymoon of newlyweds Dasha and Sasha turns into a struggle for survival after an airplane crash. Suspended over a mountain precipice with the former Dashi — Artem, the heroes are forced not only to resist the elements, but also to resolve emotional conflicts, realizing that every word spoken may be the last.

Starting May 28 at the box office

Lawyers, 16+

Directed by Anna Parmas, Leonid Telyozhinsky. Starring: Eldar Kalimulin, Ekaterina Vilkova, Ruslan Bratov, Anna Kotova, Sergey Romanovich, Irina Rozanova, Marina Vasilyeva, Ivan Dobronravov, Egor Koreshkov, Milos Bikovic, Anna Mikhalkova

The series combines legal drama and a dynamic buddy movie with elements of comedy. The plot centers on a conflicted pair of human rights defenders from the Eustace firm. Lawyer Lyudmila and her ambitious assistant Artyom will have to balance between moral principles and material interest, sorting out the most unexpected cases — from everyday incidents to serious criminal stories.

From May 29 on KION

"The story of his maid", 18+

Directed by Vlad Nikolaev, Anna Lobanova, Nikolai Burlak, Ilya Maksimov. Starring: Matvey Lykov, Milana Bru, Ekaterina Guseva, Viktor Vasiliev, Olga Lomonosova, Ilya Noskov, Vyacheslav Chepurchenko

The action takes place in the 19th century. The enviable bachelor Count Nikolai Sheremetyev returns to high society. Meanwhile, the Averins find themselves on the verge of ruin due to the gambling debt of the head of the family. To save her loved ones, the eldest daughter Anna decides to take a desperate step — she enters the count's house as a maid.

Starting June 2 in online cinemas Ivy and START

"Salt. Legend", 16+

In the new musical show "Salt. Legend" on REN TV and VK Videos, pop artists step out of their comfort zone to try their hand at Russian rock: in the third episode, viewers will see a duel between 10AGE and Irina Dubtsova, where artists will perform live with live bands, performing cover versions of rock hits and their own songs in a new genre, and evaluate They will be Viktor Drobysh, Vadim Samoilov, ST and Yulia Savicheva. The presenter is Stas Yarushin.

May 29, 22:30, REN TV

Theatre

"Cinderella", 6+

Choreographer: Vyacheslav Lopatin. Starring: Anastasia Smirnova, Elizaveta Kokoreva, Eleonora Sevenard, Yaroslavna Kuprina, Maria Koshkareva, Alexey Putintsev, Daniil Potaptsev, Makar Mikhalkin, Mark Chino, Egor Gerashchenko

Sergei Prokofiev's ballet Cinderella returns triumphantly to the Historical Stage of the Bolshoi Theatre and presents itself to the audience in a fundamentally new guise. The production is being prepared by Vyacheslav Lopatin, the premier of the ballet company, who is performing as a choreographer for the first time. Maestro Valery Gergiev is at the conductor's desk.

May 28 – 31, 12:00, 19:00, Bolshoi Theater

"Glitter and Ashes", 16+

Director: Anatoly Shulyev. Starring: Viktor Sukhorukov, Irina Kupchenko, Yuri Shlykov, Vladimir Guskov, Vasily Simonov, Nikolai Romanovsky, Egor Razlivanov

The play immerses in the tense atmosphere of Russia between the two revolutions (1905 and 1917), revealing the drama of the era through the story of the Kuteynikov family of jewelers. Pavel believes that beauty and the eternal values contained in his fragile creations will survive any cataclysms, while his sons, the children of the revolutionary time, seek support in the whirlwind of change and argue with their father not about money or politics, but about the nature of true beauty — in the glitter of gold or in the flames of a world conflagration.

June 2, 3, 19:00, Vakhtangov Theater

"A futile precaution", 12+

Choreographer: Juliana Malkhasyants. Starring: Nikita Vysotsky, Ekaterina Pervushina, Daniil Roslanov, Artyom Gorelikov, Dmitry Prusakov

The Kremlin Ballet Theater presents the premiere of the comedy, which was staged for the 35th anniversary of the collective. This is a funny love story of young peasants Lisa and Kolya. The audience will enjoy exquisite set design, classical dance, seasoned with witty reprises, and the skill of the artists. The performance is accompanied by the Orpheus Radio Symphony Orchestra.

May 28, 19:00, The State Kremlin Palace

"Don Juan", 18+

Directed by Oleg Kuznetsov. Starring: Nikita Kologrivy, Egor Kenzhametov, Andrey Pale, Tatiana Maksimova, Avelina Kvasova, Teresa Diuro, Sergey Druziak, Pavel Rassomakhin, Danila Rassomakhin

The premiere of a production reinterpreting Moliere's legendary tragicomedy. The director makes her close to the modern audience. Nikita Kologrivy as Don Juan is a cynical philosopher of seduction, around whom passions boil and destinies break. His faithful companion, the servant Sganarelle, becomes a mute witness to all the intrigues.

May 30, 19:00, Variety Theater

"46 minutes", 16+

Directed by Evgenia Todorova. Starring: Maxim Kucherenko, Anna Kucherenko

The premiere of the rock and roll drama based on the book by Maxim Kucherenko. The audience will travel through the labyrinths of memory, where prose, poetry, music and graphics merge into a single canvas of memories. Mysticism, tragicomedy and subtle poetics of the past are intertwined into a unique stage collage, and the impression will be complemented by an exhibition of author's sketches before the performance and the premiere of fragments of six new songs by the musician.

June 1, 19:00, Theater on Trubnaya

Concerts

"The meeting place cannot be changed", 16+

June 2 marks the 88th anniversary of the birth of film director Stanislav Govorukhin. The House of Russian Abroad will bring together those who knew the master personally, worked with him on the set and created the history of Russian cinema. In a warm atmosphere, they will share unique stories from the director's life.

Among the honored guests: Larisa Luzhina, Elena Yakovleva, Tamara Akulova, Agnia Shilovskaya, Ivan Kolesnikov, Fyodor Stukov, composer Artem Vasiliev and others.

June 2, 19:00, Alexander Solzhenitsyn House of Russian Abroad

Rachmaninov and Rimsky-Korsakov, 6+

A concert featuring young stars of the classical scene. The evening's program includes two masterpieces of Russian classics.: Rachmaninoff's Second Concerto and Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade Suite. They will be performed by the Tchaikovsky Grand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Arsen Tkachenko, with Ilya Papoyan (piano) as the soloist.

May 31, 19:00, the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory

"Choreography of fate". Dedication to Yuri Grigorovich, 6+

The leading soloists of the country's three main ballet companies — the Bolshoi Theater, the Mariinsky Theater and the Musical Theater - will gather on the stage. Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko — to pay tribute to the legendary choreographer Yuri Grigorovich. The program includes Denis Rodkin, Eleonora Sevenard, Anna Nikulina, Nina Kaptsova, Artem Ovcharenko, Maria Ilyushkina, Timur Askerov, Ivan Mikhalev, Elena Solomyanko. The audience will enjoy solo performances and duets from the iconic works of the master: from "Stone Flower" and "Legend of Love" to the editions of "Swan Lake" and "Sleeping Beauty".

June 2, 19:00, Zaryadye Prison

SKRIPKO35 / SKRIPKO35, 16+

Anniversary evening in honor of the 35th anniversary of the artist Igor Skripko, whose charm and talent have long become an integral part of the Nikitsky Gate Theater. The audience is waiting for sparkling sketches, unexpected duets and soulful musical numbers, each of which will be imbued with the trademark cheerfulness of the hero of the day.

May 30, 20:00, The Nikitsky Gate Theater, New Stage

"Music" by Carl Faberge, 16+

The Museums of the Moscow Kremlin have prepared a musical evening for the 180th anniversary of the birth of jeweler Carl Faberge. Guests will hear works by the master's favorite composers, including Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. The works will be performed by the laureate of international competitions, pianist Dmitry Masleev.

May 29, 19:00, Armory

Museums

114 years of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, 0+

Guests will enjoy guided tours from cultural figures, including artist Dmitry Gutov and actress Marina Alexandrova. There will also be a book fair, a plein air in Irina Antonova Square, organ concerts in the Michelangelo Sculpture Hall and other interesting events. Participation requires prior registration.

May 31, Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, 19th-20th Century Gallery of European and American Art, Museum Central Exhibition Center

"Malt house. Secretaire, 0+

The metaphor for this project was a secretaire, an elegant keeper of privacy. Hidden behind its hinged lid were not only the artist's working tools, but also secret drawers filled with letters, diaries, and cherished memorabilia. The guests will find a rich exposition combining works from a wide variety of eras and trends: from Old Believer icons to little-known paintings, graphics of the Wanderers and bold experiments of the avant-gardists.

Until September 27, the Solodovnya Cultural Center

"Memoirs of Jewish Migrations", 16+

The centerpiece of the exhibition was an authentic third—class carriage from the end of the 19th century, the one that transported thousands of people who left in search of a better life in major cities and abroad. Visitors will be able to literally go down in history: once inside the carriage, they will immerse themselves in the personal memories of real participants in the events.

From May 28, the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center

Festivals

Startup Village 2026, 0+

Guests will enjoy sports activities, a Sk Kids children's area, a Technogastro Street with products from the regions, food trucks, DJ sets and art objects about technology, the future and space.

The festival will open with a 5-kilometer race. The program also includes "Days of High-tech Fashion" about 3D weaving and digital fashion, "Sportech Networking", investment meetings with business angel Vyacheslav Turpanov, Techno stand-up, parties and, of course, branded Technoplay from the chef.

May 28 — 29, from 9:00 to 22:00, Skolkovo Technopark and Technosad