Program for the Night of the Arts 2024
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ALKULAN TILA | Vaasa 4H association | Gripinpolku 1
14.00–16.30 Head start to the Night of the Arts | crafts | work shows | an event for the whole family | Siltapelimannit live music
ALMA ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE | Kirkkopuistikko 15
17.00–18.30 Music
17.00–19.00 Enrol to classes
17.00–19.00 Language café (a part of the campaign Talk to a Stranger)
17.00–19.00 Tastings from the kitchen course
18.45–19.15 Lindy Hop workshop
AO28 NAISJAOSTO | Hietasaarenkatu 11
14.00─19.00 Hobbies of the women in union
ART CENTER TORNI |Pitkäkatu 66
12.00─21.00 Art exhibitions | Workshops | Snacks for sale and lottery
Exhibitions 6.8─25.8:
Akvacoloristit “Värileikkiä”
Ohto Sabel: “Loiston aikaa”
16.00─20.00 Workshops (material fee)
Do your own jewelry – Anne Vuorela
Fabric press – Susanne Öst
Ceramics– Heli Vuorenmaa
ART MIKOLA | Koulukatu 7D
16.00–20.00 Open house | presentation of the organization| art sales –and lending
ATELJÉ MARIE RUOTSALAINEN | Rantalinna | Rantakatu
17.00–21.00 Meet the artist | exhibition “Metsä kutsuu”
ATELJÉ “art Nata” | Kauppapuistikko 16
15.00–21.00 Ateljé is open
16.00─17.00 Terttu Åkerholm teaches how to make felted flowers. Natalia Haimi makes lino graphics.
BULLALIGAN rf. | Senaatinkatu
18.00–23.00 coffee | A chance to discuss about the big questions in life, the message of Jesus Christ, and about the gift of peace that He offers
CAFFETTINO LITTLE BAKERY | Vaasa Market Hall
15.00–17.00 Ida Bertills-Söderholm & daughter Miranda Huéber | art exhibition
16.00–16.30 Miranda Huéber sings French songs
CITY HALL | Senaatinkatu 1
Fest Hall:
17.00–17.10 Samba Sisters
17.15–17.35 Wasa Flamenco
17.40–18.10 Vaasan Viuhka | ballroom and Latin dance performances
18.15–18.30 Tour of India
18.35–18.40 Mustasaaren opisto’s intermediate group | oriental dance
18.45–19.10 Daria Zubar performs | classical music (Cancelled)
19.15–19.20 Mustasaaren opisto’s intermediate group | oriental dance
19.30–20.15 Skeliamannen
20.25–20.30 Sri lankan Dancing Team
20.40–21.20 Renata&Viktor Duo | Songs from Latin America
21.30–21.40 Dance group Kari | Pienet juhlat show
21.45–22.05 Student choir Pedavoces
Chamber music hall| Dance school Matti & Sannu
17.30–18.00 Children’s Disco
18.00–18.30 Ballroom dancing course | Fusku
3rd floor lobby
16.00–20.00 Vamia | presentation of the organization | hand treatments made by students | quick hairstyles | opportunity to measure blood pressure
16.00–21.00 Video installation | Robin Lilja: CAGE
Park of City Hall
13.00–22.00 West Coast Vikings Cheerleaders & team Indium | presentation of the organization | a chance to try the sport (level 1, youth) | pastries
14.00–17.00 SAMS vänverksamhet / Steg för steg rf | Is culture available for everyone? | presentation of the organization
15.00–21.00 Pohjalainen taiteilijaliitto | PTL Vice President Nina Nahkala presents the Artists’ Union | Petri Hilden, Saarai Durmaz and Panu Hemminki live painting | lottery | Marja-Riitta Vuorela’s live portrait workshop and Eeva Huotar’s graphics workshop
16.00–19.00 Liikuntakeskus LYKKE | presentation of the organization | lottery | LYKKE leijona –mascot visits
16.00–20.00 Vamia | presentation of the organization
16.00–21.00 Lions Club Vaasa Family | presentation of the organization | grill sausages | lottery| programme for children | music
17.00–21.00 Vaasa City – Talk to someone new -campaign | Pick up a Vaasa bingo or a friend book from our presentation point and meet new people with them at the Night of the Arts! | A prize draw between participants. | Do you dare to sit on the Talk to someone new bench? | Badges to give away. | Info of Talk to someone new -campaign.
17.30–20.00 Vaasan Luistinkerho | Taskcourse and lottery
18.00–20.00 Liam Lindfors | Doodle-art exhibition and sales | weather permitting
18.00–22.00 Moving Mehari Band performs | jazz- and Latin inspired versions of known songs
CROSS | Kauppapuistikko 4
18.00–21.00 Youngster’s night with a twist of the Night of the Arts
ESA SILTALOPPI STUDIO & GALLERIA | Kirkkopuistikko 18
18.00–21.00 Vaasa-themed photographs| exhibition| sales
FAROS | Sininen tie 1
19.00–22.00 Live music on the terrace
FILMKOLLEKTIVET EKTA RF. | Funkkis, Opistokatu 1
17.00–21.00 Movie show | café
FOTOKLUBBEN KNÄPPISARNA | SFV window, Kauppapuistikko 23B
Photo-exhibition ”High key och low key”
FYLGIA I VASA RF. | Koulukatu 34
15.00–18.00 Flea market| waffles| coffee
GOSPEL CAFÉ | Rauhankatu 20
16.00–16.30 “Kosketa minua Elämä” (part 1) | poetry reading: Risto Kujala, singing, piano: Maija-Liisa Noppa
17.00–17.30 “Kosketa minua Elämä” (part 2) | poetry reading: Risto Kujala, singing, piano: Maija-Liisa Noppa
18.00–18.30 Tommy Nyman | singing, guitar, harmonica
19.00–19.30 Jukka Bergström | singing and guitar
20.00–20.30 Peter Sjöblom | singing and piano
21.00–21.30 TBA
GUBBROCKARNA | Yard of Hovioikeus
19.00–20.15 Livemusic
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HOTEL ASTOR | Asemakatu 4
17.00–22.00 Meet the artist Miranda Näs | Serving XXL shrimp sandwiches with great wines | Serving Italian ice cream with frozen yogurt | Hotel shows its rooms during the evening
KASARMI AREA
CULTURE HOUSE FANNY | Kirkkopuistikko 34
16.00─21.00 RecordPopup
16.00─23.00 Witch drums on the yard of Fanny | fire and dancing
GRASSROOTS VSA | NASSIKKAFUTIS | Kasarmi’s turf
15.00–17.00 Football games for families
HÄPPENINKI PRODUCTIONS | Kasarmintori grassland area
14.00–22.00 Bubble football for everyone | 5€/5min | cash preferred | Kids under the age of seven only under adult supervision | weather permitting
PIKKU AASI PUPPET THEATRE| Läntinen Kasarmintori 8-10
16.00 GOAL | Parlour game | 30min | Puppeteer: Cosimo Galiano
16.00–19.00 Non-stop workshops | colouring robot | own puppet
17.00 GOAL | Parlour game| 30min | Puppeteer: Cosimo Galiano
18.30 Children’s concert | puppets and Kuula institutes little pianists | maestro: Anna Roos
16.00–19.00 Risto Holtti | exhibition of wooden boxes
There will also be Pikku Aasi’s cotton candy machine on site!
POHJANMAAN VARPUILU YHDISTYS
17.00–20.00 Presentation of the organization
SAINT NICHOLAS CHURCH | Nikolainkuja 1
18.00 Presentation of the church
19.00 The Akathist of Thanksgiving
SUNRISE CRUISERS BOTNIA DRAGWAY | Kasarmintori parking spot
17.00–21.00 Hobby cars parked and presentation of drag race activity
THE CITY OF VAASA’S BASIC ART EDUCATION | TaiKon | KUULA-INSTITUTE| Kasarmi 11
17.00–19.00
Catch the art at TaiKon!
The City of Vaasa’s basic art education, TaiKon and Kuula Institute, organize non-stop workshops in various art subjects during the Night of Art on August 15 at 17-19. In addition, Kuula Institute’s orchestras music performances at 17:30 and 18:00 in TaiKon’s courtyard (with weather reservation).
VAASA DANCE SCHOOL KIPINÄ | Artellikuja 4
16.30–20.30 face painting | stunt track | dance lessons | dance performances | street dance battles
VAASA SCOUT GIRLS | Kasarmi park area
17.30–19.30 Presentation of the organization | scout themed exercises and games| crepes and waffles
VAASAN SOTILASKOTI | Artellikuja 2
16.00–21.30 Open house| pea soup| grill sausages | café
18.00 Raising the flag to the perinnemuuri | Sulvan Puhallinorkesteri performs
18.00–19.00 Evening service at perinnemuuri
21.00 Ev. Luth. Church in Vaasa | lowering the flag
KÄSITYÖ- JA MUOTOILUKOULU NÄPPI | Kauppapuistikko 34
16.00–20.00 Bead bracelet –workshop for children | presentation of the organization
LADYLINE | Kirkkopuistikko 22
16.30–19.00 LadyLine Ritz | open house | try group exercise | MBT-outlet
LOFTET | Raastuvankatu 28
18.00, 19.00 & 20.00 You are warmly welcome to take part in snippets of dance artist Elias Berglund’s work process, an emerging solo dance work | Carola Häggkvist sings: En evighet, en kort sekund, när vi blir ett, med tid och rum | You and I, the dance. You and me, the yarn. You and me, time, and everyone who wants to come along.
LOFTET INNER COURT | Raastuvankatu 28
17.00–23.00 Handcraft market | folk music group | dance
18-18.30 & 19.45-20.15 folk music group Johanna Lönngren & Rie ja Margaretha Nordqvist
MAKERS’ GALLERY | Kirkkopuistikko 18
17.00–22.00 SOFIA WILKMAN: L’ATTENTE | Paintings
MARKET SQUARE
Kävelykatu (Hovioikeudenpuistikko)
10.00–23.00 Heikki “Lalli” Holma | Art at Martin Bistro | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 20
14.00–21.00 Exhibition of handmade wooden boxes | Risto Holtti – Ekosoppi
15.00–21.00 Ia Kuula paints ja hosts an art exhibition at Ekosoppi
15.00–20.00 Vaasan ensi– ja turvakoti ry presents their organization
16.00–20.00 Pohjanmaan Muistiluotsi, Muistiterveydeksi-campaign and area’s organizations are presenting their activity.
16.00–20.00 Vaasan settlementtiyhdistys | Balloons for children as long as they last. Face painting and hair braiding. Photo wall: capture your Night of the Arts moment on social media at the Settlement’s tent
16.00–21.00 SAK Vaasanseudun paikallisjärjestö ry presents the unions
16.00–22.00 Etelä Pohjanmaan Keittiömestarit Ry | Street Food sales
17.00–19.00 SFP i Österbotten | crafts | games | snacks
17.00–21.00 Vaasan sosiaalidemokraattinen kunnallisjärjestö | Speeches | Presentation of the organization | flyers
17.00–22.00 Kokoomus Kunnallisjärjestö presents their party | servings | members of the Österbottens county council will be there
17.00–00.00 Åbo Akademi Vasa presents their organization
18.00─18:30 Reveuse Dance Crew | K-pop dance performance infront of Hesburger
18.00–20.00 Vaasan Keskustan Kunnallisjärjestö | Presentation of the party | juice and cake served | live music (weather permitting)
18.00-01.00 PATIO TERRACE 65hz – OFF THE RECORD: A journey into the depths of electronic music | Live- and DJ sets | entrance through Hartmaninkuja
- 18:00 Fingers b2b Musa-Masa
- 20:00 Båssanova
- 21:15 03SIDIAN
- 22:30 Esa
- 23:45 Open Deck Session
19.00-01.00 Fondis terrace
- 19.00-22.00 Street jazzia on the terrace of Fondis. Performers: Reija Lang
- 22.00–01.00 Street jazz: Rebecca Varhama (Tribute To Eva Cassidy)
20.00–20.45 Ritz Lindy Hoppers | The association’s members spread dancing joy by swinging to lovely swing music
No Fortunate Son performs at the Zinc Craftbar
Kesäkävelykatu
17.00–18.30 Kukkakauppa Anemone | Non-stop flower binding
17.00–22.00 Pharmacy House – Café and Bakery
- Wine tasting
- Flower bouquets from Flower Creat
- 17.00–20.30 Nordsystrar + facingyoumanity | Participatory humanitarian art and the situation of refugees on the island of Lesvos
- @emiliantaidegalleria mielenmaisema paintings
17.00–23.00 Vaasa DJs perform at the terrace of Urban Pasta
18.00–20.00 Bank Food & Wine | Prima Vista | livemusic, 2 acoustic guitars, contrabass
Stage of the Market square
17.15–17.45 Oblivious mind
18.00–18.30 Sam Bernaux & Friends
18.45–19.15 Frogging Rocks!
19.00 Night of the Arts Procession | Starts from the City Hall and ends on the market square.
20.00–20.30 Jules & Kuolleet opetuslapset
20.45–21.15 Buzzhead
21.30–22.00 Aerial Eye
22.15–22.45 Bone Charger
MUSEUMS
Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art | Sisäsatama
15:00–21:00 | free entrancee | offers in the museum shop | exhibition: Bodies and Moments – Three perspectives to the Kuntsi Foundation Collection
Ostrobothnian museum | Museokatu 3
15:00–21:00 | free entrence | offers in café amd museum shop | presentation of the organization Ostrobothnia Australis | exhibitions: “Who is Roger Broo?”, Memorial Hall, Vaasa 400, The Silver Room, Terranova | Photo exhibition “man on the moon 55” about the moon landing.
Tikanoja Art Museum| Hovioikeudenpuistikko 4
15:00-21:00 | Free entrance | exhibition: Eastern Spirituality
NURSING HOME CARL & CAROLINA | Rauhankatu 11
16.00–20.00 Flea market| lotterty | café
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ODD FELLOW | Rantakatu 4
17.00–20.00 Open house | art exhibition | music
OLIVER’S INN | Kauppapuistikko 8
22.00–00.00 Wednesday Rockers | music
PALVELUKESKUS MAJAKKA | Telluksentie 4
12.30–13.30 Rakkauden pimeä puoli | Live music
PLATFORM RF | Kirkkopuistikko 20D and Hovioikeudenpuistikko
18.00–21.00 Momentary Royalty X URCHIN | Art exhibition at Platform’s own spaces and on Hovioikeudenpuistikko
RENTO TILA | Kauppapuistikko 16
10.00–10.40 Peaceful nature trail walk on Vaskiluoto fitness tracks.
17.00–17.30 Free group relaxation| First 10 are able to join
20.00–20.45 Quieting and calming down with the help of relaxing Tibetan sound bowls and Koshi of Pyrenees.
RESURSCENTRET FÖREGÅNGARNA | Kauppapuistikko 12 B, 4th floor
18.00–20.30 Open house | theme “Dreams”
18.00–19.00 Monnet | Music
RITZ | Kirkkopuistikko 22
18.30–19.00 Ritz Lindy Hoppers r.f. | Swing-dance performance in front of Ritz
Bands
17.00–17.30 The Black Islanders
17.45–18.15 W.Y.T
18.30–19.00 Turkkapop
19.15–19.45 Johan & Juristerna
20.00–20.30 Aurium
20.45–21.15 Onni Pyhälahti
21.30–22.00 The Iltavuoro
RUUKINKARTANO | Palosaarentie 39
13.30 Siiri & Salli | Livemusic | Open for public
SHOPPING CENTER REWELL
Viljo aukion stage
16.30–17.00 Finska Snubben & LuvKid
18.00–18.45 Vaasa City Orchestra
19.45–20.15 Duo Luoma
20.25–21.10 Vellamo
21.30–22.15 Wasa Vertical
Rewel’s cafés and restaurants
17.30–18.30 Rosso | Duo Toni & Henri | Toni is familiar from the Voice Of Finland 2024 singing competition, where he placed third.
19.00–20.00 SKY | Killburn | Vaasa DJ School performs before and after Killburn’s gig
19.00–23.00 Cafe’de Paris | Duo Shakers
20.30–21.30 VENN | Sonus Harmonia
SKATE PARK | Onkilahdenpuisto
19.00–22.00 Barely skate jam | skate competition and music
SRI CHINMOY CENTRE | Raastuvankatu 28
17.00─21.00 Selling of art cards, literature and art prints | opportunity to come and meditate for a while
TANGOCHO WASA | Arbetets vänner, Ajurinkatu 14
18.00–19.15 Dance class of Argentinian tango
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS | Kasarminkatu 20
20.00 Leevi Alahäivälä | organ concert
THE CITY OF VAASA YOUTH SERVICES | Raastuvankatu 30
17.00–21.30 Presentation of the organization | yard games | open house of the camper Nuoli | visit to the jail of the former police station | presentation of the project Ilkivallaton porkkana
19.00 Open stage
THE DOO-BOP CLUB
Free entry.
19:30 Kronviks allierade
20:30 Jonas Rönnqvist SOLO
21:30 Olli Rantala trio
22:30 La Riippa Group
TOPELIUS STATUE
20.00 Show’s acappella Group Live! |From 50’s R&R to today’s dance music
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VAASA ART HALL| Senaatinkatu 1 D
11.00–21.00 Pillow Talk | exhibition
VAASA CITY LIBRARY| Kirjastonkatu 13
Kirjasto
17.00–20.00 Vaasa-Pärnu Seura ry | Presenting Vaasa-Pärnu Seura on the info point of Viro-Pärnu
Library’s children’s section
16.00–21.00 Find the reading animals and take part of the lottery | Make your own reading animal | Coloring pages
Dialogi group workspace
15.00─19.00 SahajaYoga | Drop in Sahaja Yoga. Includes a quick meditation practice. Always free and easy to learn, functional technique. A new session every half an hour.
Draama Hall
17.00–17.30 Soiva sammakko| Musiikkia mesimetsästä -children’s theatre performance in Swedish
18.00–18.30 Soiva sammakko | Musiikkia mesimetsästä -children’s theatre performance in Finnish
19.30─19.45 Theatre Kalambur | A comedy based on Kalevala played by Ukrainian teenagers
20.30–22.00 Intopiukeet |”Pitkästä aikaa” Improvised play
Group study room Essee
16.00─16.30 Mikko Nevantakeinen | Poetry reading
17.30–19.00 Ethene | CANCELLED
Exhibition premises Gallery
16.00─21.00 Neljän sukupolven taiteilijoita | art exhibition
Multipurpose space Matila
16.00─21.00 Robot Workshop Finland | Come build future Vaasa with Lego!
16.00─19.00 Vaasa Rudolf Steiner –school | Watercolour painting
Event space Venny
16.00─16.30 Duo Kivistö & Lehtola
16.40–17.10 Aleksi Marttila
17.20–17.50 The Mamas
18.00–18.30 Mia Willnäs & Jari Niemelä Duo
18.40─19.10 LeidiSisters
19.20─19.50 Ketsu
20.00–20.30 Katja Leppäaho
Grass area
16.00–18.00 PoroLegioona | producing a video game
16.30─17.00 Suomen kirjastomuseo | Nyyrikin vuodenajat | Story adventure about a small squirrel’s year | Active Storytime in Finnish | Age 2 +
17.00–20.00 Tunturikerho Vihtta | presentation of the organization
17.30–19.00 Ethene | presentation of the organization | presentation of small publisher’s books and lottery
18.00─18.30 The Ostrobothnian Children’s Culture Network Bark | Musen Maja –Time travel adventure in Swedish
19.00─19.30 The Ostrobothnian Children’s Culture Network Bark | Hilma Hiiri – Time travel adventure in Finnish
Kirjastokuja
18.00─20.00 Oikeutta Eläimille Vaasa | Come draw with sidewalk chalks! Theme: animals and peace.
VAASA CHURCH JA SPACES NEARBY
Vaasa church
18.00–18.30 Children’s concert Aarne Alligaattori & Viidakkorumpu (Finnish & Swedish)
18.30–19.00 Hugs and photos
19.30–20.45 Schlager mass
21.00–22.30 Consert Kristian Meurman
23.00–00.00 YöjazzTrio Sjölind, Nyqvist & Rantala
Vaasa church park
16.00–20.00 Vaasan Pelastakaa Lapset ry | balloons | face painting
16.00–20.00 Vaasan Miekkailijat ry | historic fencing show| longsword and dagger
16.30–21.00 Crepes | sausages
16.30–18.00 Fabric painting for children
17.00–18.00 Wasa Groove Unit
18.30–19.30 Choir of Sudanese women | braiding
Vaasa church crypt
17.00–21.00 Café Tansania
Bus stop
15.00–20.00 Dermosil-bus
VAASA CITY CENTRE
19.00 Night of the Arts Procession | Starts from the City Hall and ends on the market square.
Samba Sisters
Samba Kidz
Samba Tropical
Batucada rumpuryhmä
Tanssiurheiluseura Vaasan Viuhka
Peurat Ajovaloissa
Tanssiurheiluseura Rolling
Vaasan Nepali Ry
Wasa Flamenco
Kansallispukutuulettajat – Folkdräktsvädrare
Folkmusiksällskapet
VAASA CITY THEATRE| Pitkäkatu 53
17.00─21.30 Poplafka | Records, CD’s, DVD-movies, books etc.
18.00 & 20.00. Season opening. Duration about 1h
VAASA HACKLAB | Stalli, Koulukatu 53
18.00 – 00.00 Guided tours | video art | other projects
VAASAN KISSATALO | Vaasan kodittomien kissojen ystävät ry. | Levoninkatu 35
18.00–20.30 Open house | café | selling local handcraft
VAASA-LEHTI | Hietasaarenkatu 19
15.00─18.00 We present history of the newspaper | Photography wall and Vaasa shirts and bags for sale | Drawing and Vaasa balloons for children
VAASAN METSÄVEIKOT | Kauppapuistikko 16 C
18.00–21.00 Vaasan metsäveikot presents their organization
VASA PRINTMARKERS ASSOCIATIONS | Koulukatu 53,(Stalli, kasarmi area)
17.00-20.00 Open doors | Come and get to know our workshop, different graphic techniques and how to make a print with a help of a press | Artworks are for sale | Visitors have a chance to win a graphic artwork.
VAASA PUB FIGHTERS | Offline Alley (former Cafe Ylikiva) | Bouchtinkuja
18.00–22.00 Vaasa Pub Fighters presents its video game activities in the former Ylikiva café on Bouchtinkuja | games| sale of beverages
VAASAN TELINETAITURIT | Ruutikellarintie 2 | Silveria
16.30–18.30 Stunt track for kinds under 12 years | presentation of the organization | kiosk
VASA BAPTISTKYRKA | Raastuvankatu 44D
18.00–21.00 Church is open | meditative walk in the church | food service in front of the church
VIKING SHIP STORMØGHA | Kalarannan laituri
15.00–21.30 Presentation of Viking ship Stormøgha | crew in period costumes and appearance
VINUM WASA | Bacchus & Svenska Klubben, Rantakatu 4
19.00–21.00 Blind tasting | K-18. Price 45 € | limited number of places | registration and info: janne@vinumwasa.fi, tel: 0505919575
VOLUME STAGE | Culture house Fanny | Kirkkopuistikko 34
17:30 doors
18.00 Long shot
18.45 Vähäkyrö Drive-By
19.30 Turbo Junkie
20.15 VAASA PALAA
21.00 Tanner
21.45 Lies Never More
22.30 Cosmic Redirection
WASA GRAFFITTILANDIA | Opistokatu 8
12-16 & 19-22 Evening admission half price (adult 6€, discount groups 5,50€ and under 15 year olds 4€) | Experience the award-winning and international graffiti and street art exhibition | two floors | over 3000m2 exhibition | installations, sculptures, photography and video art | Access to the second floor by stairs only.
WASA TEATER | Hietasaarenkatu 7
17.00–18.00 Snöfall-elf disco| Open practice of Tårtljus-performance| Sausage and waffles sold outside | theatre themed competitions
WASA WELLNESS| Pitkälahdenkatu 13
16.30–21.00 Joy & everyday inspiration! | relaxing short treatments | get to know weekly classes | duration 30min / session | more information www.wasawellness.fi.
DANCE
SHOPPING CENTER REWELL
Viljon aukion stage
21.30–22.15 Wasa Vertical
CITY HALL| Senaatinkatu 1
Fest Hall:
17.00–17.10 Samba Sisters
17.15–17.35 Wasa Flamenco
17.40–18.10 Vaasan Viuhka | performances by ballroom dance couples, solo dancers and Latin dance groups
18.15–18.30 Tour of India | We shall be showcasing the diversity of cultures and folk dances in India. The performance shall be a mix of music and narration.
18.35–18.40 Mustasaaren opisto’s intermediate group| oriental dance
19.15–19.20 Mustasaaren opisto’s intermediate group | oriental dance
20.25–20.30 Sri lankan Dancing Team | A dance from Sri lankan community
21.30–21.40 Dance group Kari | Pienet juhlat show | Dance group Kari is a cheerful group of six who have been practising together since spring 2024. Pienet juhlat (Small Celebrations) is an assortment that dives from one song and dance style to another. Originally choreographed and rehearsed for a summer party, now also at Night of the Arts. Choreography and direction by Hanna Jakobsson
Chamber music hall| Dance school Matti & Sannu
17.30–18.00 Children’s Disco | An exciting and joyful dance event for the little ones in the family
18.00–18.30 Ballroom dancing course | Fusku
3rd floor lobby
16.00–21.00 Video installation| Robin Lilja: CAGE | The dance in this video mixes inhuman expression with emotional gestures, while the music blends recordings of sounds processed through granular synthesis with piano, synthesizers and voice. The text in the work consists both of a thankfulness to our own body as well as the difficult feelings we may have towards it.
The text is based on a text by Frida Lilja, and the voice is provided by Emelie Klein.
RITZ | Kirkkopuistikko 22
18.30–19.00 Ritz Lindy Hoppers r.f. | Swing-dance performance in front of Ritz
TORI
Kävelykatu (Hovioikeudenpuistikko)
18.15─18.45 Reveuse Dance Crew | K-pop dance performance in front of Hesburger
22.00–21.00 Street jazz: Rebecca Varhama (Tribute To Eva Cassidy) | Fondis terrace
TANGOCHO WASA | Arbetets vänner, Ajurinkatu 14
18.00–19.15 Dance class of Argentinian tango
VAASA CITY CENTRE
19.00 Night of the Arts Procession| Starts from the City Hall and ends on the market square.
Samba Sisters
Samba Kidz
Samba Tropical
Batucada rumpuryhmä
Tanssiurheiluseura Vaasan Viuhka
Peurat Ajovaloissa
Tanssiurheiluseura Rolling
Vaasan Nepali Ry
Wasa Flamenco
Kansallispukutuulettajat – Folkdräktsvädrare
Folkmusiksällskapet
VAASA DANCE SCHOOL KIPINÄ | Artellikuja 4
16.30–20.30 Programme for children | face painting | stunt track | dance lessons| later on the evening street dance battles and dance performances by Kipinä students
CHILDREN
ALKULAN TILA | Vaasa 4H association | Gripinpolku 1
14.00–16.30 Head start to the Night of the Arts | crafts | work displayed | an event for the whole family | Siltapelimannit live music
CITY HALL| Senaatinkatu 1
Chamber music hall| Dance school Matti & Sannu
17.30–18.00 Children’s Disco | An exciting and joyful dance event for the little ones in the family
KASARMI AREA
GRASSROOTS VSA | NASSIKKAFUTIS | Kasarmi’s turf
15.00–17.00 Football games for families | Welcome to a joint football game for children and adults in the style of Nassikkafootball
HÄPPENINKI PRODUCTIONS | Kasarmintori grassland area
14.00–22.00 Bubble football for everyone| 5€/5min | cash preferred (card payment possible) | Kids under the age of seven only under adult supervision | weather permitting
THE CITY OF VAASA’S BASIC ART EDUCATION | TaiKon | KUULA INSTITUTE| Kasarmi 11
17.00–19.00 Catch the art at TaiKon!
The City of Vaasa’s basic art education, TaiKon and Kuula Institute, organize non-stop workshops in various art subjects during the Night of Arts. In addition, music performances in TaiKon’s courtyard. (Music performances with weather reservation.)
VAASA DANCE SCHOOL KIPINÄ | Artellikuja 4
16.30–20.30 Programme for children | face painting | stunt track | dance lessons| later on the evening street dance battles and dance performances by Kipinä students
VAASA SCOUT GIRLS | Kasarmipuisto
17.30–19.30 Presentation of the organization| scout themed exercises and games | crepes and waffles
PIKKU AASI PUPPET THEATRE| Läntinen Kasarmintori 8-10
16.00 GOAL | Parlour game| age: 2–103 years | 30min (visual language) | Puppeteer: Cosimo Galiano
16.00–19.00 Non-stop workshops| colouring robot| own puppet
17.00 GOAL | Parlour game| age: 2–103 years | 30min (visual language) | Puppeteer: Cosimo Galiano
18.30 PUPPETS AND CHILDREN ON STAGE | children’s concert| puppets and Kuula institutes little pianists in collaboration with Pikku Aasi Puppet theatre | age: 2–102 years 25min (music and visual language) | Maestro Anna Roos
16.00–19.00 Risto Holtti | exhibition of wooden boxes
There will also be Pikku Aasi’s cotton candy machine on site!
INFO:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1002610681463753
Tel. 045 6746422 (Cosimo Galiano)
KÄSITYÖ- JA MUOTOILUKOULU NÄPPI | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 34
16.00–20.00 Bead bracelet –workshop for children | presentation of the organization
SKATE PARK | Onkilahdenpuisto
19.00–22.00 Barely skate jam | skate competition and music
MARKET SQUARE
Kävelykatu (Hovioikeudenpuistikko)
17.00–19.00 SFP i Österbotten | crafts | games | snacks
VAASA CITY LIBRARY | Kirjastonkatu 13
Library’s children’s section
16.00–21.00 Find the reading animals and take part of the lottery | Make your own reading animal | coloring pages
Draama Hall
17.00–17.30 Soiva sammakko| Musiikkia mesimetsästä -children’s theatre performance in Swedish
18.00–18.30 Soiva sammakko| Musiikkia mesimetsästä -children’s theatre performance in Finnish
Multipurpose space Matila
16.00─21.00 Robot Workshop Finland | Come build future Vaasa with Lego!
16.00─19.00 Vaasa Rudolf Steiner –school | Welcome to a watercolour painting workshop organized by Vaasa Rudolf Steiner School as part of the Vaasa Night of the Arts! In this workshop you can try the fun and simple “wet on wet” technique, where watercolour paper is first moistened with water and then painted on a wet surface. This creative technique allows you to create beautiful and unique patterns as water and paint play together. Feel free to experiment with different colour combinations and let your imagination fly!
Grass area
16.30─17.00 Suomen kirjastomuseo | Nyyrikin vuodenajat | Story adventure about a small squirrel’s year | Active Storytime in Finnish | Age 2 +
18.00─18.30 The Ostrobothnian Children’s Culture Network Bark| Musen Maja –Time travel adventure in Swedish
19.00─19.30 The Ostrobothnian Children’s Culture Network Bark | Hilma Hiiri – Time travel adventure in Finnish
Kirjastokuja
18.00─20.00 Oikeutta Eläimille Vaasa | Come draw with sidewalk chalks! Theme: animals and peace.
VAASA CHURCH JA SPACES NEARBY
Vaasa church
18.00–18.30 Children’s concert Aarne Alligaattori & Viidakkorumpu
18.30–19.00 Hugs and photos
Vaasa church park
16.00–20.00 Vaasan Pelastakaa Lapset ry | balloons | face painting
16.30–21.00 Crepes | sausages
16.30–18.00 Fabric painting for children
VAASAN TELINETAITURIT | Ruutikellarintie 2 | Silveria
16.30–18.30 Stunt track for kinds under 12 years | presentation of the organization | kiosk
WASA TEATER | Hietasaarenkatu 7
17.00–18.00 Snöfall-elf disco | open practice of Tårtljus-performance | sausage and waffles sold outside | theatre themed competitions
PRESENTATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS
ART CENTER TORNI |Pitkäkatu 66
12.00–21.00 Presentation of Vaasan Taidekerho | servings | works on display
ART MIKOLA | Koulukatu 7D
16.00–20.00 Open house | presentation of the organization | art sales –and lending
CITY HALL| Senaatinkatu 1
3rd floor lobby
16.00–20.00 Vamia | presentation of the organization | hand treatments made by students | quick hairstyles | opportunity to measure blood pressure
Park of City Hall
13.00–22.00 West Coast Vikings Cheerleaders & team Indium | presentation of the organization | a chance to try the sport (level 1, youth) | pastries
15.00–21.00 Pohjalainen taiteilijaliitto | PTL Vice President Nina Nahkala presents the Artists’ Union | Petri Hilden, Saarai Durmaz and Panu Hemminki live painting | lottery | Marja-Riitta Vuorela’s live portrait workshop and Eeva Huotar’s graphics workshop
16.00–19.00 Liikuntakeskus LYKKE | presentation of the organization | lottery | LYKKE lion–mascot visits
16.00–20.00 Vamia | presentation of the organization
16.00–21.00 Lions Club Vaasa | presentation of the organization | grill sausages | lottery | programme for children
17.00–21.00 Vaasa City – Talk to someone new -campaign | Pick up a Vaasa bingo or a friend book from our presentation point and meet new people with them at the Night of the Arts! | A prize draw between participants. | Do you dare to sit on the Talk to someone new bench? | Badges to give away. | Info of Talk to someone new -campaign.
17.30–20.00 Vaasan Luistinkerho | Taskcourse and lottery
BULLALIGAN rf. | Kirkkopuistikko 11–13
18.00–23.00 coffee| A chance to discuss about the big questions in life, the message of Jesus Christ, and about the gift of peace that He offers
KÄSITYÖ- JA MUOTOILUKOULU NÄPPI | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 34
16.00–20.00 Bead bracelet –workshop for children | presentation of the organization
SUNRISE CRUISERS BOTNIA DRAGWAY | Kasarmintori parking spot
17.00–21.00 Hobby cars parked and presentation of drag race activity
VAASA SCOUT GIRLS | Kasarmitorin puisto
17.30–19.30 Presentation of the organization| scout themed exercises and games | crepes and waffles
POHJANMAAN VARPUILUYHDISTYS
17.00–20.00 We will teach you the skills of a traditional well digger to find underground aquifers and various earth radiation phenomena. We will demonstrate different types of detection equipment and show you how to use them on site.
ODD FELLOW | Rantakatu 4
17.00–20.00 Open house | art exhibition | music
RESURSCENTRET FÖREGÅNGARNA | Kauppapuistikko 12 B, 4th floor
18.00–20.30 Open house | theme “Dreams”
18.00–19.00 Monnet | music
MARKET SQUARE
Kävelykatu (Hovioikeudenpuistikko)
16.00–20.00 Pohjanmaan Muistiluotsi, Muistiterveydeksi-campaign and area’s organizations are presenting their activity.
16.00–20.00 Vaasan settlementtiyhdistys | Balloons for children as long as they last. Face painting and hair braiding. Photo wall: capture your Night of the Arts moment on social media at the Settlement’s tent
16.00–21.00 SAK Vaasanseudun paikallisjärjestö ry presents the unions
17.00–21.00 Vaasan sosiaalidemokraattinen kunnallisjärjestö | Speeches | Presentation of the organization | flyers
17.00–22.00 Kokoomus Kunnallisjärjestö presents their party | servings | members of the Österbottens county council will be there
17.00–00.00 Åbo Akademi Vasa presents their organization
18.00–20.00 Vaasan Keskustan Kunnallisjärjestö | Presentation of the party | juice and cake served| live music (weather permitting)
VAASA CITY LIBRARY | Kirjastonkatu 13
Library
17.00–20.00 Vaasa-Pärnu Seura ry | Presenting Vaasa-Pärnu Seura on the info point of Viro-Pärnu
Grass area
17.00–20.00 Tunturikerho Vihtta | Presentation of the organization
17.30–19.00 Ethene | presentation of the organization | presentation of small publisher’s books and lottery
THE CITY OF VAASA YOUTH SERVICES | Raastuvankatu 30
17.00–21.30 Presentation of the organization | yard games | open house of the camper Nuoli | Visit to the jail of the former police station | Presentation of the project Ilkivallaton porkkana
19.00 Open stage
ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE | Kirkkopuistikko ALMA 15
17.00–18.30 Music
17.00–19.00 Enrol to classes
17.00–19.00 Language café
VAASAN KISSATALO | Vaasan kodittomien kissojen ystävät ry. | Levoninkatu 35
18.00–20.30 Open house | visit the cats in Vaasa Cat House and support the association that runs it by tasting the garden cafeteria’s selection | small-scale sales of local crafts
VAASAN METSÄVEIKOT | Kauppapuistikko 16 C
18.00–21.00 Vaasan metsäveikot presents their organization
VAASA PUB FIGHTERS |Bouchtinkuja
18.00–22.00 Vaasa Pub Fighters presents its video game activities in the former Ylikiva café on Bouchtinkuja | games| sale of beverages
VAASAN TELINETAITURIT | Ruutikellarintie 2 | Silveria
16.30–18.30 Stunt track for kinds under 12 years | presentation of the organization | kiosk
VIKING SHIP STORMØGHA | Kalarannan laituri
15.00–21.30 Presentation of the Viking ship Stormøgha with crew in period costume and appearance. The ship is a replica of a medieval ship which was found in the Gulf of Finland. Stormøgha is a restoration of Heimløsa Rus, which was built in Replot in the 1990s and sailed around Europe and Russia for a few years. Information about the history of the ship and about the work of restoring is presented.
ART AND EXHIBITIONS
ART CENTER TORNI |Pitkäkatu 66
12.00─21.00 Art exhibitions | Workshops| Snacks for sale and lottery
Exhibitions 6.8─25.8:
Akvacoloristit “Värileikkiä”
Ohto Sabel: “Loiston aikaa”
16.00─20.00 Workshops (material fee)
Do your own jewelry– Anne Vuorela
Fabric press – Susanne Öst
Ceramics– Heli Vuorenmaa
ART MIKOLA | Koulukatu 7D
16.00–20.00 Open house | presentation of the organization | art sales –and lending
ATELJÉ MAIRE RUOTSALAINEN | Rantalinna | Rantakatu
17.00–21.00 Meet the artist | exhibition “Metsä kutsuu”
ATELJÉ “art Nata” | Kauppapuistikko 16
15.00–21.00 Ateljé is open
16.00─17.00 Terttu Åkerholm teaches how to make felted flowers. Natalia Haimi makes lino graphics.
CAFFETTINO LITTLE BAKERY | Vaasa Market Hall
15.00–17.00 Ida Bertills-Söderholm & daughter Miranda Huéber | art exhibition | Ida paints portraits with different techniques, mainly with watercolors and pastels. Her daughter Miranda, 9 years old, participates with her portrait paintings.
ESA SILTALOPPI STUDIO & GALLERIA | Kirkkopuistikko 18
18.00–21.00 Vaasa-themed photographs| exhibition | sales
FOTOKLUBBEN KNÄPPISARNA | SFV window, Kauppapuistikko 23B
Photo-exhibition ”High key och low key”
HOTEL ASTOR | Asemakatu 4
17.00–22.00 Meet the artist Miranda Näs | Serving XXL shrimp sandwiches with great wines| Serving Italian ice cream with frozen yogurt | Hotel shows its rooms during the evening | Warm welcomes!
CITY HALL| Senaatinkatu 1
Park of City Hall
15.00–21.00 Pohjalainen taiteilijaliitto | PTL Vice President Nina Nahkala presents the Artists’ Union | Petri Hilden, Saarai Durmaz and Panu Hemminki live painting | lottery | Marja-Riitta Vuorela’s live portrait workshop and Eeva Huotar’s graphics workshop
18.00–21.00 Liam Lindfors | Doodle-art exhibition and sales | weather permitting
PIKKU AASI PUPPET THEATRE| Läntinen Kasarmintori 8-10
16.00–19.00 Risto Holtti | exhibition of wooden boxes
MAKERS’ GALLERY | Kirkkopuistikko 18
17.00–22.00 Sofia Wilkman: L’ATTENTE | paintings
MARTIN BISTRO | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 20
10.00–23.00 Heikki “Lalli” Holma | Art at Martin Bistro
MUSEUMS
Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art | Sisäsatama
15:00–21:00 | free entrancee | offers in the museum shop
Exhibition:
Bodies and Moments – Three perspectives to the Kuntsi Foundation Collection
The exhibition Moments and Bodies – Three Perspectives on the Kuntsi Foundation Collection is curated by Uniarts’ Dean Leevi Haapala and Teemu Mäki, members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, and Anne-Maj Salin, Director Emerita of the Foundation.
Ostrobothnian museum | Museokatu 3
15:00–21:00 | free entrence | offers in café amd museum shop | presentation of the organization Ostrobothnia Australis
Exhibitions:
Who is Roger Broo?
The collection focuses on prints and paintings and consists of around 400 works spanning the period from the 1950s to the 2010s.
Memorial hall:
The hall is dominated by bronze cast portraits of the leading figures of the White side of the Civil War, most notably Commander-in-Chief C. G. Mannerheim and State Secretary P. E. Svinhufvud.
Vaasa 400:
The Vaasa 400 exhibition takes the visitor on a journey through the 400-year history of the city of Vaasa.
The renovated Hedmann floor
The valuable and nationally significant collection of Finnish and foreign art and antiques, collected by the doctor Karl Hedman from Vaasa (1864-1931), is now on display.
The Silver Room:
Karl Hedman’s silver collection includes silver objects from Vaasa, Finland and Europe.
Terranova:
Terranova’s new natural history exhibition tells the story of the unique nature of our region, namely the Kvarken World Heritage, the ice age that shaped it and the relationship between man and marine nature.
Photo exhibition “man on the moon 55” about the moon landing.
Tikanoja Art Museum| Hovioikeudenpuistikko 4
15:00-21:00 | Free entrance
Exhibition:
Eastern Spirituality
The exhibition presents the influence of ‘Eastern spirituality’ on Finnish art. The exhibition includes cultural and historical artefacts and around 100 works from the late 19th century to the present day. The exhibition is curated by Nina Kokkinen, an art and religion researcher.
ODD FELLOW | Rantakatu 4
17.00–20.00 Open house | art exhibition | music
PLATFORM RF | Kirkkopuistikko 20D and Hovioikeudenpuistikko
18.00–21.00 Momentary Royalty X URCHIN | Martin Palmer and Bella Da Silva Buxbon (NO).
Martin Palmer exhibits sculptures that create a multi-sensory experience in Platform’s own space.
Bella Da Silva Buxbon exhibits an interactive sculpture depicting a throne where the visitor can experience ‘momentary royalty’ by interacting with the sculpture. The sculpture is exhibited in an avenue on the nearby esplanade.
EKOSOPPI | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 20
14.00–21.00 Exhibition of handmade wooden boxes | Risto Holtti
15.00–21.00 Ia Kuula paints and hosts an art exhibition
VAASA CITY LIBRARY| Kirjastonkatu 13
Exhibition premises Gallery
16.00─21.00 Neljän sukupolven taiteilijoita | art exhibition
VAASA ART HALL| Senaatinkatu 1 D
11.00–21.00 11.00–21.00 Pillow Talk & Tuija Arina-Sundelin | exhibition
VAASA HACKLAB | Stalli, Koulukatu 53
18.00 – 00.00 Guided tours | video art | other projects
VASA PRINTMARKERS ASSOCIATIONS | Koulukatu 53,(Stalli, kasarmi area)
17.00-20.00 Open doors | Come and get to know our workshop, different graphic techniques and how to make a print with a help of a press | Artworks are for sale | Visitors have a chance to win a graphic artwork.
WASA GRAFFITTILANDIA | Opistokatu 8
12-16 & 19-22 Evening admission half price (adult 6€, discount groups 5,50€ and under 15 year olds 4€) | Experience the award-winning and international graffiti and street art exhibition | two floors | over 3000m2 exhibition | installations, sculptures, photography and video art | Access to the second floor by stairs only.
MUSIC
Bank Food & Wine | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 11
18.00–20.00 Prima Vista | livemusic, 2 acoustic guitars, contrabass
CAFFETTINO LITTLE BAKERY | Vaasa Market Hall
16.00–16.30 Miranda Huéber sings French songs
FAROS | Sininen tie 1
19.00–22.00 Live music on the terrace
GOSPEL CAFÉ | Rauhankatu 20
16.00–16.30 “Kosketa minua Elämä” (part 1) | poetry reading: Risto Kujala, singing, piano: Maija-Liisa Noppa
17.00–17.30 “Kosketa minua Elämä” (part 2) | poetry reading: Risto Kujala, singing, piano: Maija-Liisa Noppa
18.00–18.30 Tommy Nyman | singing, guitar, harmonica
19.00–19.30 Jukka Bergström | singing and guitar
20.00–20.30 Peter Sjöblom | singing and piano
21.00–21.30 TBA
GUBBROCKARNA | Yard of Hovioikeus
19.00–20.15 Livemusic
SHOPPING CENTER REWELL
Viljon aukion stage
16.30–17.00 Finska Snubben & LuvKid
18.00–18.45 Vaasa City Orchestra
19.45–20.15 Duo Luoma
20.25–21.10 Vellamo
Rewell’s cafés and restaurants
17.30–18.30 Rosso | Duo Toni & Henri | Toni is familiar from the Voice Of Finland 2024 singing competition, where he placed third.
19.00–20.00 SKY | Killburn | Vaasa DJ School performs before and after Killburn’s gig
19.00–23.00 Cafe’de Paris | Duo Shakers
20.30–21.30 VENN | Sonus Harmonia
CITY HALL | Senaatinkatu 1
Fest Hall:
18.45–19.10 Daria Zubar performs | classical music (cancelled)
19.30–20.15 Skeliamannen
20.40–21.20 Renata&Viktor Duo | Songs from Latin America
21.45–22.05 Student choir Pedavoces
PALVELUKESKUS MAJAKKA | Telluksentie 4
12.30–13.30 Rakkauden pimeä puoli | Livemusic
Park of City Hall
16.00–21.00 Lions Club Vaasa Family | presentation of the organization | grill sausages | lottery| programme for children | music
18.00–22.00 Moving Mehari Band performs | Moving Mehari Band is an odd band that performs around a convertible Citroën. The band will play jazz- and Latin inspired versions of known songs – with a humorous touch
LOFTET INNER COURT | Raastuvankatu 28
17.00–23.00 Handcraft market | folk music group | dance
18-18.30 & 19.45-20.15 folk music group Johanna Lönngren & Rie ja Margaretha Nordqvist
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS | Kasarminkatu 20
20.00 Leevi Alahäivälä | organ concert
OLIVER’S INN | Kauppapuistikko 8
22.00–00.00 Wednesday Rockers | music
RESURSCENTRET FÖREGÅNGARNA | Kauppapuistikko 12 B, 4th floor
18.00–19.00 Monnet | music
RITZ | Kirkkopuistikko 22
Bands
17.00–17.30 The Black Islanders
17.45–18.15 W.Y.T
18.30–19.00 Turkkapop
19.15–19.45 Johan & Juristerna
20.00–20.30 Aurium
20.45–21.15 Onni Pyhälahti
21.30–22.00 The Iltavuoro
RUUKINKARTANO | Palosaarentie 39
13.30 Siiri & Salli | Livemusic | Open for public
SKATE PARK | Onkilahdenpuisto
19.00–22.00 Barely skate jam | skate competition and music
THE DOO-BOP CLUB
Free entry.
19:30 Kronviks allierade
20:30 Jonas Rönnqvist SOLO
21:30 Olli Rantala trio
22:30 La Riippa Group
TOPELIUS STATUE
20.00 Show’s acappella Group Live! |From 50’s R&R to today’s dance music
MARKET SQUARE
Kävelykatu (Hovioikeudenpuistikko)
18.00-01.00 PATIO TERRACE 65hz – OFF THE RECORD: A journey into the depths of electronic music | Live- and DJ sets | entrance through Hartmaninkuja
- 18:00 Fingers b2b Musa-Masa
- 20:00 Båssanova
- 21:15 03SIDIAN
- 22:30 Esa
- 23:45 Open Deck Session
19.00-01.00 Fondis terrace
- 19.00-22.00 Street jazzia on the terrace of Fondis. Performers: Reija Lang
- 22.00–01.00 Street jazz: Rebecca Varhama (Tribute To Eva Cassidy)
No Fortunate Son performs at the Zinc Craftbar | No Fortunate Son is an artist and songwriter from Finland. His music is inspired by pop and folk but is based in American Country. In the center of everything are the lyrics, which are personal, close to the heart and genuine.
Kesäkävelykatu
17.00–23.00 Vaasa DJs perform at the terrace of Urban Pasta
Stage of the Market square
17.15–17.45 Oblivious mind
18.00–18.30 Sam Bernaux & Friends
18.45–19.15 Frogging Rocks!
19.00 Night of the Arts Procession | Starts from the City Hall and ends on the market square.
20.00–20.30 Jules & Kuolleet opetuslapset
20.45–21.15 Buzzhead
21.30–22.00 Aerial Eye
22.15–22.45 Bone Charger
VAASA CITY LIBRARY| Kirjastonkatu 13
Event space Venny
16.40–17.10 Aleksi Marttila
17.20–17.50 The Mamas
18.00–18.30 Mia Willnäs & Jari Niemelä Duo
18.40─19.10 LeidiSisters
19.20─19.50 Ketsu
20.00–20.30 Katja Leppäaho
ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE | Kirkkopuistikko ALMA 15
17.00–18.30 Music
VAASA CHURCH JA SPACES NEARBY
Vaasa church
18.00–18.30 Children’s concert Aarne Alligaattori & Viidakkorumpu
18.30–19.00 Hugs and photos
19.30–20.45 Schlager mass
21.00–22.30 Consert Kristian Meurman
23.00–00.00 YöjazzTrio Sjölind, Nyqvist & Rantala
Vaasa church park
17.00–18.00 Wasa Groove Unit
18.30–19.30 Choir of Sudanese women
VOLUME STAGE | Culture house Fanny | Kirkkopuistikko 34
17:30 doors
18.00 Long shot
18.45 Vähäkyrö Drive-By
19.30 Turbo Junkie
20.15 VAASA PALAA
21.00 Tanner
21.45 Lies Never More
22.30 Cosmic Redirection
WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES
ALKULAN TILA | Vaasa 4H association | Gripinpolku 1
14.00–16.30 Head start to the Night of the Arts | crafts | work displayed | an event for the whole family | Siltapelimannit live music
ATELJÉ “art Nata” | Kauppapuistikko 16
15.00–21.00 Ateljé is open
16.00─17.00 Terttu Åkerholm teaches how to make felted flowers. Natalia Haimi makes lino graphics.
THE CITY OF VAASA’S BASIC ART EDUCATION | TaiKon | KUULA INSTITUTE| Kasarmi 11
17.00–19.00 Catch the art at TaiKon!
The City of Vaasa’s basic art education, TaiKon and Kuula Institute, organize non-stop workshops in various art subjects during the Night of Arts. In addition, music performances in TaiKon’s courtyard. (Music performances with weather reservation.)
POHJANMAAN VARPUILUYHDISTYS
17.00–20.00 We will teach you the skills of a traditional well digger to find underground aquifers and various earth radiation phenomena. We will demonstrate different types of detection equipment and show you how to use them on site.
PIKKU AASI PUPPET THEATRE| Läntinen Kasarmintori 8-10
16.00 GOAL | Parlour game| age: 2–103 years | 30min (visual language) | Puppeteer: Cosimo Galiano
16.00–19.00 Non-stop workshops| colouring robot| own puppet
17.00 GOAL | Parlour game| age: 2–103 years | 30min (visual language) | Puppeteer: Cosimo Galiano
18.30 PUPPETS AND CHILDREN ON STAGE | children’s concert| puppets and Kuula institutes little pianists in collaboration with Pikku Aasi Puppet theatre | age: 2–102 years 25min (music and visual language) | Maestro Anna Roos
16.00–19.00 Risto Holtti | exhibition of wooden boxes
There will also be Pikku Aasi’s cotton candy machine on site!
INFO:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1002610681463753
Tel. 045 6746422 (Cosimo Galiano)
CITY HALL| Senaatinkatu 1
Chamber music hall| Dance school Matti & Sannu
18.00–18.30 Ballroom dancing course | Fusku
Park of City Hall
16.00─21.00 Kpanlogo Yede | drum workshop
RENTO TILA | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 16
17.00–17.30 Free group relaxation| First 10 are able to join
20.00–20.45 Quieting and calming down with the help of relaxing Tibetan sound bowls and Koshi of Pyrenees.
KÄSITYÖ- JA MUOTOILUKOULU NÄPPI | Hovioikeudenpuistikko 34
16.00–20.00 Bead bracelet –workshop for children | presentation of the organization
LADYLINE | Kirkkopuistikko 22
16.30–19.00 LadyLine Ritz | open house | try group exercise | MBT-outlet
Kesäkävelykatu
17.00–18.30 Kukkakauppa Anemone | Non-stop flower binding | Come to tie your own flower bouqet, we’ll help you. You only pay for the flowers you use.
17.00– Pharmacy House – Café and Bakery | Wine tasting
VAASA CITY LIBRARY| Kirjastonkatu 13
Dialogi group workspace
15.00─19.00 SahajaYoga | Drop in Sahaja Yoga. Includes a quick meditation practice. Always free and easy to learn, functional technique. A new session every half an hour.
Group study room Essee
16.00─16.30 Mikko Nevantakeinen | poetry reading
17.30–19.00 Ethene | CANCELLED
Multipurpose space Matilda
16.00─21.00 Robot Workshop Finland | Come build future Vaasa with Lego!
16.00─19.00 Vaasa Rudolf Steiner –school | Welcome to a watercolour painting workshop organized by Vaasa Rudolf Steiner School as part of the Vaasa Night of the Arts! In this workshop you can try the fun and simple “wet on wet” technique, where watercolour paper is first moistened with water and then painted on a wet surface. This creative technique allows you to create beautiful and unique patterns as water and paint play together. Feel free to experiment with different colour combinations and let your imagination fly!
Kirjastokuja
18.00─20.00 Oikeutta Eläimille Vaasa | Come draw with sidewalk chalks! Theme: animals and peace.
ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE | Kirkkopuistikko ALMA 15
18.45–19.15 Lindy Hop workshop
THE CITY OF VAASA YOUTH SERVICES | Raastuvankatu 30
17.00–21.30 Presentation of the organization | yard games | open house of the camper Nuoli | Visit to the jail of the former police station | Presentation of the project Ilkivallaton porkkana
19.00 Open stage
VINUM WASA | Bacchus & Svenska Klubben, Rantakatu 4
19.00–21.00 Blind tasting | a interesting event for wine friends
Come develop and test your own taste buds in a fun and educational wine blind tasting. We will first practice correct wine tasting with rosé wine, followed by the identification of three white wines and three red wines with a small wine tasting plate.
K-18. Price 45€. Limited places. Registration and further information: janne@vinumwasa.fi, tel: 0505919575.
WASA WELLNESS | Pitkälahdenkatu 13
16.30–21.00 Joy & everyday inspiration | relaxing short treatments | get to know weekly classes | duration 30min / session | more information www.wasawellness.fi.