exhibitionin progress
A young artist showcases her canvas paintings alongside videos documenting her creative process.
exhibitionin progress
Tyko Lundberg's fantastical ink drawings at Kallion Library. The exhibition emphasizes the value of hand-drawn art in an age of digital image generation.
exhibitionin progress
PhantomSeptember's debut solo exhibition celebrates the beauty of alliums through linocuts and oil paintings. The show runs at Kallion kirjasto in Helsinki.
otherin progress
Reading dog Ebba patiently listens to children and adults read aloud at Kallio Library. Every other Tuesday from 14:00 to 15:15, you can book a 15-minute slot to practice reading without anxiety.
lecture17:00A reading circle discussing Laura Juntunen's book about a life marked by drug use, social exclusion, and the intergenerational transmission of hardship.
otherin 6 days (99 days)
Storytelling and craft activities for pre-school children and parents at Kallion Library's children's section. Free admission, no registration needed.
lecture17:00Author Paulin Alex takes families on a journey through Colombia's coffee mountains. The English-language programme features stories of indigenous life, sensory activities, and photographs.
lecture18:00Authors Katri Tapola and Sanna Pelliccioni present their picture book Valon maja at Kallio Library. Children hear about the book's creation and build their own light houses.
other19:00The Virvat group performs a Kalevala-based story about Lemminkäinen and Kylliki at the Night of the Arts. An experienced five-member recitation ensemble blending traditional folk poetry with modern texts.
other(120 days)
Game Friday for school children at Kallion Library featuring Nintendo Switch games with library staff. Free entry, no advance registration needed.
lecture18:00The reading circle discusses Daniela Hakulinen's novel "Kittilä rewind" at Kallio Library. Open to all, tea and coffee provided.
lecture18:00Debut author Mirva Karkinen presents her novel Leviatan at Kallion Library, discussing the work's themes and reading excerpts.
theater18:00A puppet theatre show about Mr. Kontiainen's quest for a mysterious treasure. A tale of adventure and discovering what truly matters.
lecture(64 days)
Three-part reading circle exploring the history and conflict of Palestine and Israel. Discussions of both fiction and non-fiction, led by Päivi Takala and Tuula Haavisto.
festival13:00Karhupuisto's 30th anniversary with a photo exhibition, an interview with Reijo Muurila, the Nallekopla children's ensemble, sausage grilling, and face painting on Kallio's summer streets.
exhibition(30 days)
Ellen Suikki's photographs at Kallion Library. The works explore memory and oblivion through dreamlike colour harmony.
exhibition(31 days)
Kallio Library is collecting photographs of Bear Park for an upcoming exhibition. Lend your images and share your memories - the library will digitize your photograph and return the original to you.
exhibition(31 days)
Virpi Korolainen's exhibition presents paintings exploring colours, shapes and light in the summer urban landscape.
exhibition(31 days)
Peppi's abstract artworks are on display at Kallion Library in Helsinki. Intuitively created pieces that invite personal interpretation and are available for purchase.
lecture18:00Book release for Ari Wahlsten's new detective novel "Häikäilemättömät" at Kallion Library. Interview with Ville Hänninen and audience Q&A.
exhibition(13 days)
Lis Vila Rosas' textile and poetry exhibition explores migration, queerness, and belonging through three works crafted from recycled materials.
concert16:00Singer Elias Koivulehto performs on Helsinki Day with his own songs celebrating the city.
other(29 days)
Lego workshops for children at Kallio Library's children's section during summer. Two identical sessions where you can build together without pre-registration.
market(2 days)
Summer sale of discarded books at Kallion Library: books at 50 cents each and free CDs.
exhibition(29 days)
Visual journalism master Heikki Pölönen presents "The Bear's Gaze", an exhibition exploring the queer community, self-portraiture, and acceptance through photography.