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 displayed | an event for the whole family
AO28 NAISJAOSTO | Hietasaarenkatu 11
14.00─19.00 Hobbies of the women in union
ART CENTER TORNI |Pitkäkatu 66
12.00–21.00 Presentation of Vaasan Taidekerho | servings | works on display
ART MIKOLA | Koulukatu 7
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. | 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
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
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
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
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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 | Warm welcomes!
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
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 Arts. In addition, music performances in TaiKon’s courtyard. (Music performances with weather reservation.)
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
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 | YARD OF CULTURE HOUSE FANNY
17.30–19.30 Presentation of the organization| scout themed exercises and games | crepes and waffles
SAINT NICHOLAS CHURCH | Nikolainkuja 1
18.00 Presentation of the church
19.00 The Akathist of Thanksgiving
CULTURE HOUSE FANNY | Kirkkopuistikko 34
16.00─21.00 RecordPopup
16.00─23.00 Witch drums on the yard of Fanny | fire and dancing
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)
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
21.30–22.15 Wasa Vertical
Rewell’s cafés and restaurants
18.00–21.00 Restaurant VENN Vaasa |live music: KillBurn
19.00–23.00 Cafe’de Paris | Duo Shakers
19.00–21.00 Restaurant Rosso Vaasa | live music
19.00–21.00 SKY Bar & Terrace | live music
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
18.20–18.30 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
18.45–19.10 Daria Zubar performs | classical music
19.15–19.20 Mustasaaren opisto’s intermediate group | oriental dance
19.30–20.15 Skeliamannen
20.25–20.30 Sri lankan Dancing Team | A dance from Sri lankan community
20.40–21.20 Renata&Viktor Duo | Songs from Latin America
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
21.45–22.05 Student choir Pedavoces
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
16.00–20.00 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 | 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.
Park of City Hall
15.00–21.00 Pohjalainen taiteilijaliitto | presentation of the organization | functional art point | lottery
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
16.00─21.00 Kpanlogo Yede | drum workshop
17.00–21.00 Vaasa City|Info of Puhu tuntemattomalle –campaign (Talk to a stranger) | 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 a stranger bench? | badges to give away
18.00–20.00 Liam Lindfors | Doodle-art exhibition and sales
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
LADYLINE | Kirkkopuistikko 22
16.30–19.00 LadyLine Ritz | open house | try group exercise | MBT-outlet
LOFTET INNER COURT | Raastuvankatu 28
17.00–23.00 Handcraft market | folk music group | dance
18.30 & xx – xx folk music group Johanna Lönngren & Rie ja Margaretha Nordqvist
MAKERS’ GALLERY | Kirkkopuistikko 18
17.00–22.00 Sofia Wilkman: L’ATTENTE | paintings
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.
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.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS | Kasarminkatu 20
20.00 Leevi Alahäivälä | organ concert
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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
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.
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 Meikäläiset
18.30–19.00 Sam’s Garage
19.15–19.45 Johan & Juristerna
20.00–20.30 Aurium
20.45–21.15 Onni Pyhälahti
21.30–22.00 The Iltavuoro
SAMS vänverksamhet / Steg för steg rf | Wasaborginkuja 4
14.00-17.00 Is art accessible to all? Culture is a human right to which everyone should have access. SAMS vänverksamhet, föreningen Steg för steg r.f. and DUV i Vasanejden are all working to enable people with disabilities to participate in society. Visitors can learn about the activities and how culture can be accessible to all. Welcome!
SKATE PARK | Onkilahdenpuisto
20.00–22.00 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
TOPELIUS STATUE
20.00 Show’s acappella Group Live! |From 50’s R&R to today’s dance music
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 and hosts an art exhibition at Ekosoppi
16.00–20.00 Käsityö- ja muotoilukoulu Näppi | Bead bracelet –workshop for children | presentation of the organization
16.00–20.00 Pohjanmaan Muistiluotsi, Muistiterveydeksi-campaign and area’s organizations are presenting their activity.
16.00–20.00 Vaasan setlementtiyhdistys presents their organization
16.00–21.00 SAK Vaasanseudun paikallisjärjestö ry presents the unions
16.00–22.00 Etelä Pohjanmaan Keittiömestarit Ry | Street Food sales
17.00–17.30 Free group relaxation| Rento tila | Kauppapuistikko 16 | First 10 are able to join
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 65hz – Off the record. A journey into the depths of electronic music. Live- and DJ sets | Patio
- 18:00 Fingers b2b Musa-Masa
- 20:00 Båssanova
- 21:15 03SIDIAN
- 22:30 Esa
- 23:45 Open Deck Session
19.00-01.00 Street jazzia on the terrace of Fondis. Performers: Reija Lang and jazz jamit
20.00–20.45 Rento tila | Quieting and calming down with the help of relaxing Tibetan sound bowls and Koshi of Pyrenees. You may take your own yoga mat if you want to sit or lay down.
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
17.00–18.30 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
17.00– Pharmacy House – Café and Bakery | Flower bouquets from Flower Creat
17.00–20.30 Pharmacy House| Nordsystrar + facingyoumanity | Participatory humanitarian art and the situation of refugees on the island of Lesvos
17.00–23.00 Vaasa DJs perform at the terrace of Urban Pasta
Stage of the Market square
17.15–17.45 BLADEZ
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
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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
Library’s children’s section
16.00–21.00 Find the reading animals and take part of the lottery | 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
An improvised play for the whole evening. Everything happens in an instant and nothing is pre-arranged. Each performance is a new premiere. Intopiukeet brings actors, a musician and a technician on stage to improvise the whole evening’s play without a script, based only on suggestions from the audience. Intopiukeet will bring tears to the audience’s eyes from laughter or emotion. “Pitkäastä aikaa” was performed for six performances in the spring of 2024.
Group study room Essee
16.00─16.30 Mikko Nevantakeinen | poetry reading
17.30–19.00 Ethene | Interested in the alliance between writing, art and science? What kind of poetry can you write about science? Well, all kinds of poetry, of course! Come and experience what it’s like to be a poet – a science poet or a free artist!
The workshop is for anyone who is passionate about creativity and writing. Come and join us for a workshop of words, action and excitement. There will be a bit of poetry school, poetry writing and poetry recitation, and you will also get to sign your own output!
The workshop will be led by entrepreneur-poet Heli Katajamäki. Ethene published a collection of poetry poems in February 2024, which is unique in Finland. The Tiederunoja work brought a new text genre to the book market and gave rise to the idea for this event. Ethene’s products will also be on display at the event.
Enrol in advance by sending email to ethene@ethene.eu at the latest on Sunday 11.8
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 | 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!
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
Grass area
16.00–18.00 PoroLegioona | Producing a video game
17.00–20.00 Tunturikerho Vihtta | Presentation of the organization
17.30–19.00 Ethene | Presentation of the organization
Kirjastokuja
18.00─20.00 Oikeutta Eläimille Vaasa | Come draw with sidewalk chalks! Theme: animals and peace.
VASA BAPTISTKYRKA | Raastuvankatu 44
18.00–21.00 Church is open | meditative walk in the church | food service in front of the church
ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE | Kirkkopuistikko ALMA 15
17.00–18.30 Music
17.00–19.00 Enrol to classes
17.00–19.00 Language café
17.00–19.00 Tastings from the kitchen course
18.45–19.15 Lindy Hop workshop
VAASAN KAUPUNGIN NUORISOPALVELUT | 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
VAASA CITY THEATRE| Pitkäkatu 53
18.00 & 20.00. Season opening. Duration about 1h
VAASA CITY CENTRE
19.00 Night of the Arts Procession| Starts from the City Hall and ends on the market square.
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
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
NURSING HOME CARL & CAROLINA | Rauhankatu 11
16.00–20.00 Flea market| lotterty | café
VAASAN KISSATALO | Vaasan kodittomien kissojen ystävät ry. | Levoninkatu 35
18.00–20.30 Open house | café | selling local handcraft
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
VAASA ART HALL| Senaatinkatu 1 D
11.00–21.00 11.00–21.00 Pillow Talk & Tuija Arina-Sundelin | exhibition
VAASAN TELINETAITURIT | Ruutikellarintie 2
16.30–18.30 Stunt track for kinds under 12 years | presentation of the organization | café
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.
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.
VOLUME STAGE | Culture house Fanny | Kirkkopuistikko 34
17.00–17.30 Tanner
17.45–18.15 Killburn
18.30–19.00 Lies Never More
19.15–19.45 Vaasa palaa
20.00–20.30 Sinister Entity
20.45–21.15 Cosmic Redirection
21.30–22.00 Vähäkyrö Drive-By
22.15–23.00 Turbo junkie
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.
ÖSTERBOTTENS BARNKULTURNÄTVERK BARK | Hietasaarenkatu 6
16.00–20.00 Programme for children
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
18.20–18.30 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)
18.00─18:30 Reveuse Dance Crew | K-pop dance performance infront of Hesburger
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.
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
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 | YARD OF CULTURE HOUSE FANNY
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)
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
SKATE PARK | Onkilahdenpuisto
20.00–22.00 Barely skate jam | skate competition and music
MARKET SQUARE
Kävelykatu (Hovioikeudenpuistikko)
16.00–20.00 Käsityö- ja muotoilukoulu Näppi | Bead bracelet –workshop for children | presentation of the organization
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 | 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!
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
16.30–18.30 Stunt track for kinds under 12 years | presentation of the organization | café
WASA TEATER | Hietasaarenkatu 7
17.00–18.00 Snöfall-elf disco | open practice of Tårtljus-performance | sausage and waffles sold outside | theatre themed competitions
ÖSTERBOTTENS BARNKULTURNÄTVERK BARK | Hietasaarenkatu 6
16.00–20.00 Programme for children
PRESENTATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS
ART CENTER TORNI |Pitkäkatu 66
12.00–21.00 Presentation of Vaasan Taidekerho | servings | works on display
ART MIKOLA | Koulukatu 7
16.00–20.00 Open house | presentation of the organization | art sales –and lending
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
SUNRISE CRUISERS BOTNIA DRAGWAY | Kasarmintori parking spot
17.00–21.00 Hobby cars parked and presentation of drag race activity
VAASA SCOUT GIRLS | YARD OF CULTURE HOUSE FANNY
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.
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
15.00–21.00 Pohjalainen taiteilijaliitto | presentation of the organization| functional art point | lottery
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|Info of Puhu tuntemattomalle –campaign (Talk to a stranger) | 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 a stranger bench? | badges to give away
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
SAMS vänverksamhet / Steg för steg rf | Wasaborginkuja 4
14.00-17.00 Is art accessible to all? Culture is a human right to which everyone should have access. SAMS vänverksamhet, föreningen Steg för steg r.f. and DUV i Vasanejden are all working to enable people with disabilities to participate in society. Visitors can learn about the activities and how culture can be accessible to all. Welcome!
MARKET SQUARE
Kävelykatu (Hovioikeudenpuistikko)
16.00–20.00 Käsityö- ja muotoilukoulu Näppi | Bead bracelet –workshop for children | presentation of the organization
16.00–20.00 Pohjanmaan Muistiluotsi, Muistiterveydeksi-campaign and area’s organizations are presenting their activity.
16.00–20.00 Vaasan setlementtiyhdistys presents their organization
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
VAASAN KAUPUNGIN NUORISOPALVELUT | 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 | café | selling local handcraft
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
16.30–18.30 Stunt track for kinds under 12 years | presentation of the organization | café
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 Presentation of Vaasan Taidekerho | servings | works on display
ART MIKOLA | Koulukatu 7
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.
CAFFETTINO LITTLE BAKERY | Vaasa Market Hall
15.00–17.00 Ida Bertills-Söderholm & daughter Miranda Huéber | art exhibition
ESA SILTALOPPI STUDIO & GALLERIA | Kirkkopuistikko 18
18.00–21.00 Vaasa-themed photographs| exhibition | sales
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
18.00–20.00 Liam Lindfors | Doodle-art exhibition and sales
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
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.
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 Pillow Talk | exhibition
MUSIC
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
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
18.00–21.00 Restaurant VENN Vaasa |live music: KillBurn
19.00–23.00 Cafe’de Paris | Duo Shakers
19.00–21.00 Restaurant Rosso Vaasa | live music
19.00–21.00 SKY Bar & Terrace | live music
CITY HALL| Senaatinkatu 1
Fest Hall:
18.45–19.10 Daria Zubar performs | classical music
19.30–20.15 Skeliamannen
20.40–21.20 Renata&Viktor Duo | Songs from Latin America
21.45–22.05 Student choir Pedavoces
Park of City Hall
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
18.30 & xx – xx 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 Meikäläiset
18.30–19.00 Sam’s Garage
19.15–19.45 Johan & Juristerna
20.00–20.30 Aurium
20.45–21.15 Onni Pyhälahti
21.30–22.00 The Iltavuoro
SKATE PARK | Onkilahdenpuisto
20.00–22.00 Barely skate jam | skate competition and music
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 65hz – OFF THE RECORD: A journey into the depths of electronic music | Live- and DJ sets | Patio
- 18:00 Fingers b2b Musa-Masa
- 20:00 Båssanova
- 21:15 03SIDIAN
- 22:30 Esa
- 23:45 Open Deck Session
19.00-01.00 Street jazzia on the terrace of Fondis. Performers: Reija Lang and jazz jamit
20.00-01.00 65hz – Off the record. A journey into the depths of electronic music. Live- ja DJ esityksiä. | Patio
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 BLADEZ
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
17.00–17.30 Tanner
17.45–18.15 Killburn
18.30–19.00 Lies Never More
19.15–19.45 Vaasa palaa
20.00–20.30 Sinister Entity
20.45–21.15 Cosmic Redirection
21.30–22.00 Vähäkyrö Drive-By
22.15–23.00 Turbo junkie
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
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
LADYLINE | Kirkkopuistikko 22
16.30–19.00 LadyLine Ritz | open house | try group exercise | MBT-outlet
MARKET SQUARE
Kävelykatu (Hovioikeudenpuistikko)
16.00–20.00 Käsityö- ja muotoilukoulu Näppi | Bead bracelet –workshop for children | presentation of the organization
17.00–17.30 Free group relaxation| Rento tila | Kauppapuistikko 16 | First 10 are able to join
20.00–20.45 Rento tila | Quieting and calming down with the help of relaxing Tibetan sound bowls and Koshi of Pyrenees. You may take your own yoga mat if you want to sit or lay down.
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 | Interested in the alliance between writing, art and science? What kind of poetry can you write about science? Well, all kinds of poetry, of course! Come and experience what it’s like to be a poet – a science poet or a free artist!
The workshop is for anyone who is passionate about creativity and writing. Come and join us for a workshop of words, action and excitement. There will be a bit of poetry school, poetry writing and poetry recitation, and you will also get to sign your own output!
The workshop will be led by entrepreneur-poet Heli Katajamäki. Ethene published a collection of poetry poems in February 2024, which is unique in Finland. The Tiederunoja work brought a new text genre to the book market and gave rise to the idea for this event. Ethene’s products will also be on display at the event.
Enrol in advance by sending email to ethene@ethene.eu at the latest on Sunday 11.8
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!
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
VAASAN KAUPUNGIN NUORISOPALVELUT | 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.