exhibitionin progress
This exhibition encourages children and young people to experiment creatively with natural and recycled materials. The furniture and details were created by art students from Espoo and Forssa.
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Free textile design summer school for children aged 9-13 at Stoa. Led by Rosa Tolnov Clausen, students learn the fundamentals of textile design and create their own textile works using table looms and sewing machines.
exhibitionin progress
Mila Milax's photographic exhibition explores Helsinki's identity, people, and urban spaces. The show runs at Stoa from June through August.
exhibitionin progress
A multidisciplinary exhibition exploring nature's cycles and humanity's relationship with the environment. Opening on Helsinki Day, Friday 12.6. from 17:00 to 19:00 in Stoa's lower gallery.
other17:00A relaxing forest experience at Karhukallion: listen to acoustic music, poetry, and natural sounds from hammocks. Free and open to all.
lecturein 2 days (75 days)
The Elonkirjon kaupunki project presents alternative plans to protect city forests from development. The Helsinki event brings together architects and residents to discuss the future of Stansvik and Kumpula.
other(43 days)
Free partner dance classes on Stoa's square every Wednesday. Sessions suit both beginners and experienced dancers and adapt to participants' skill levels.
other10:00Rainbow families sing, recite nursery rhymes, and read first books together in three languages. After the programme, there is time for socialising and coffee.
other14:15Author Heidi Airaksinen leads a writing workshop for rainbow seniors with autobiographical exercises and discussions about queer experiences. Her blind dog Dandy is also present.
festival16:00Free workshop where young people design and create their own signs for the Pride parade. Stoa's Youth Pride Festival also features a print workshop, pin workshop, circus activities, live music, and free food.
other16:00The Skateboard Package offers skateboarding instruction at Stoa Square. Professional instructor Petrus Marttila teaches the basics and skateboard culture rules - equipment can be borrowed on site.
other17:00Re-Charge is a physical dance installation by the international group Muddiverse that explores energy production through movement, music, and trance-like repetition. The work lasts 45 minutes.
lecture15:00An open discussion forum about forests and people's relationship with nature, held as part of the Relationships with Nature exhibition programme at Stoa.
other14:00Clay sculpting workshop where you create your own bugs and creatures from red clay. Your finished work can be taken home or left as part of a growing art installation.
festival12:00Street culture event featuring graffiti, DJ activities, dance, and live music for hip hop enthusiasts. The programme includes the Will Funk for Food performance, The FUNK YARD dance jams, and Pass-The-Aux demo listening session.
festival17:00Helsinki Day at Stoa brings circus performances, workshops, and an art exhibition together. Blind Gut Company, Olli Vuorinen, Kalle Lehto, and other circus artists perform while audiences can try juggling, acrobatics, and other circus skills. Free admission.
theater18:00Porttiteatteri's documentary performance about the bodies, memories and strength of released prisoners and people with criminal backgrounds. A journey exploring how one dares to trust each other and rise again.
other(5 days)
The Adventure Art School travels by cargo bike to east Helsinki playgrounds. Children and families can freely experiment with playful art, draw and play.