exhibition17:00Opening of the Memories In The Clouds exhibition featuring an experimental short film about childhood memories from Lithuania during the Soviet Union's collapse. Artists Kristina and Albert Laine are present at the event.
exhibition(49 days)
An experimental short film by Kristina and Albert Laine that renders childhood memories from Soviet-occupied Lithuania as shifting clouds against a summer sky. On show in Kuben at Oodi, 15 June - 2 August 2026.
lecture18:00Author Kirsi Sihvo presents her novel "My Name Was Nikolai", which follows two young people from the 1930s through World War II. The event features readings and an opportunity to discuss the book with the author.
club18:00A group singing event at Oodi cinema hosted by karaoke artist Aleksi Kolmonen. Lyrics are displayed on screen and the microphone is open to all.
other(2 days)
Aalto University Junior offers a free Robots workshop for ages 9-12 where participants build a LEGO robot and learn to program it. The workshop is held at Helsinki Central Library Oodi on June 23-24, advance registration is required.
other14:00A traditional tablet weaving workshop where you can learn an ancient textile technique. Suitable for everyone, regardless of vision or mobility.
theater(3 days)
A live-action role-playing work about feminine gay men in 1960s Helsinki. Two performances - one open to all and one for men and non-binary people.
lecture17:00Panel discussion with transgender, non-binary and intersex authors exploring how gender diversity is portrayed in literature. Panelists include Sophie Labelle, Taneli Leonora Viljanen, Xan van Rooyen, Susi Nousiainen and Aatos Koutonen.
lecture(15 days)
Four lessons in French for beginners, taught in English. Ideal for those wanting to learn the basics of the French language.
lecture15:00A rainbow reading circle at Oodi library during Pride Week. Author Heidi Airaksinen discusses her novel Vierge Moderne, and all are welcome to join.
festival16:00Connectoria - Voices of Cultures is a free event at Oodi library featuring live performances, dance, and collaborative art-making from diverse cultural backgrounds.
festival12:00International knitting day featuring a parade through central Helsinki and communal knitting at Keskustakirjasto Oodi, open to knitters of all levels.
lecture11:00A free Larufest seminar where Latvian and Finnish composers discuss art's role in an unstable world, featuring a performance of Vasks' string quartet.
other17:00An interactive song workshop where children and young people create their own compositions on iPad using GarageBand and Launchpad. Teachers from Musikskolan Demon lead the sessions.
other18:00A children's book workshop at Oodi library where author Aura Marttinen and her daughter Elina Eden teach kids and adults how to create books. Develop characters, invent stories, and plan your own book's beginning with someone you care about.
lecture18:00A casual Italian language group where a native speaker guides learners of all levels.
lecture16:30A discussion on cultural funding and its social significance, with experts exploring how culture can grow without sacrificing artistic freedom or quality.
lecture11:00Composer Markus Fagerudd and director Laura Jäntti discuss the relationship between music and theatre. The programme features Fagerudd's compositions performed by violinist Rebecca Roozeman and cellist Pekka Smolander.
lecture(5 days)
The city's digital advisor helps with computers, tablets, and e-services at Helsinki Central Library Oodi throughout the week. Personal guidance sessions can be booked in advance.
lecture(8 days)
An introduction to German for beginners, comparing pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary between German and English.