The programme for Turku Pride

You get more information about the events by clicking on the names in the list bellow. Do note that there are overlapping events. The list is still being updated, so keep watch on it actively! See you at the events!

1.-31.8.2023

Julle: Ylpeästi minä (proudly me)

An art exhibition at the youth section of the Turku City Library. The exhibition is Pride-themed, where we see different aspects of the artist. The artist wants to show how everyone can proudly be what they are, without shame.

Appropriate for all ages. Free. In finnish.

Entrance for the mobility impaired: Wheelchair ramp. Automatic door (button). Parking for the disabled. Obstacle free toilet. Elavator.

21.-26.8.2023

Open activities in Valo, in Kupla, for youths

Open activities in Valo, in Kupla (Youth guarantee house Turku), for youths (15-29-year-olds). We don’t check your age, it’s enough that you are an young adult. Kupla is an open meeting place and recreation for youths and young adults who are in search for a living room for youth work. There are activities every Tuesday and Wednesday. On the Turku Pride -week there is programme related to the theme.

On Saturday the 26.8. we participate at the Pride-parade. We meet at the Valo youth-club in Pastell (Humalistonkatu 7b, 20100 Turku) in the purpose of preparation and a bit of breakfast, and we leave together towards the parade. More information in Instagram: @nuorisotakuutalo_turku or directly from a instructor, for instance via an WhatsApp-message at workday time: Anu 040 195 3881.

Accessibility information

For the most part Kupla gathers at the youths-club of Valo at Pastell, which is physically accessible. A buss-stop is within visible distance.

A short ramp on Humalistonkatu leads to an front door which lies at the side of a couple of stairs. Pastell is on one level and the whole space is somewhat visible from the door. There is an accessible toilet in the place and an audio induction loop, as well as different tables and seats in various heights.

Already in advance we always aim to take diets and allergies into consideration.

There are always two instructors on location. Support is given by the instructors, for example if anxiety takes over the pit of the stomach, or if there is otherwise concerns in ones life. We don’t accept any kind of inappropriate behavior. In the case that you visit the other office of Valo at Ratapihankatu, you gain access to the place by stairs or elevator.

In the third floor of the space there is an accessible toilet that is not as accessible as it should be: it is quite narrow. Ergo we cannot say that the location at Ratapihankatu is completely accessible. We are happy to help, inform of your arrival and we exist for you. (Ratapihankatu 53C, 20100 Turku). Come bravely as yourself, you are important and you are enough at every moment. <3

If there is something on your mind ask the instructor about it, for instance via an WhatsApp-message at workday time: Anu 040 195 3881.

21.-27.8.2023

The Turku Pride of the Youth: Recycled Rainbow

Under the pride week we will do an communal artwork of recycled materials in the youths section Stoori (Turku City Library). In Stoori we we will put together a big rainbow together, that is maid of patterns cut out of cardboard packages. Come to Stoori to tinker your own pattern out of cardboard, and add your own speckle of color to the rainbow!

Open according to the opening hours of Stoori mon-fri at 10-20 o’clock and sat-sun at 11-17 o’clock.

The youths section Stoori is located at the 1. floor of the new building at the city library. The event is aimed at 13-19-year-old youths. The event is free of costs. The language of the event is finnish.

Stoori is an accessible space.

21.8.2023

18:00-20:30 Dirty River Roller Derby: scrimmage (exhibition match)

Location: Ilpoinen ball games hall, Lauklähteenkatu 13

Welcome to watch roller derby! Turku’s finest and only roller derby team, Dirty River Roller Derby, is organizing an open-to-everyone exhibition match on Monday, August 21st, from 6pm to 8pm, right at the beginning of Turku Pride week. This is a great opportunity for everyone to get acquainted with the sport in an approachable way. The match theme is ‘Rage and Love,’ fitting the spirit of Turku Pride. We hope to see a large audience there to cheer on!

Roller derby is a fast-paced and strategic full-contact sport played on quad roller skates on an oval track. The game involves two teams, each with a point scorer called a jammer and four blockers who try to hinder the jammer’s progress. Points are scored when a team’s jammer passes the opposing blockers. The game is full of speed and intense moments, and bruises are a part of the fun!

After the exhibition match, we offer the chance to try out skating and learn more about participating in roller derby in Turku. We are hosting two FREE open skate events on Thursday, August 24th, and Thursday, August 31st, open to anyone who has even the slightest interest in derby. More information about open skates can be found under the Thursday section of the pride program. DRRD aims to provide a safe, discrimination-free space for training, playing, volunteering, and being a fan. We do not tolerate discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, skin color, age, body, or any other characteristic.

Accessibility

In DRRD’s event we follow a safer space policy and we don’t accept any racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist or otherwise discriminatory behaviour. In our events you must respect everyone’s right for self-identification. You shouldn’t assume anyone’s gender, sexuality and state of health. If you encounter any problems you can let any of our members know or contact us afterwards at conflictmanagement(at)dirtyriverrollerderby.com or use our anonymous contact form.

We ask you to consider people who are sensitive to smells and avoid using scents.

Our event takes place at Ilpoisten palloiluhalli which doesn’t have an accessible entrance. You can reach the entrance doors with a car and there are parking spots 20 meters away from the doors. There aren’t reserved accessible parking spots but we can reserve a big enough parking spot if needed. A 5 meter area with even stone tiles leads up to the entrance doors in a 5 degree uphill angle. There is also a 30mm high metallic grate in front of the doors. The doors don’t open automatically and are hefty but we will be at the doors when the event starts. If you come later, there’s a door bell near the main entrance at 120 cm.

The event takes place in a gymnasium which has a wooden floor and is located 10 m to the right from the lobby when you come in.

There’s an accessible toilet in the lobby which is not gendered.

Guide dogs are allowed in the premises.

If you’d like more info about accessibility, contact us at beginners(at)dirtyriverrollerderby.com

22.8.2023

18:00-21:00 Narukerho Selftie Social: Pride edition

Date and time: August 22, 6pm to 9pm. Please arrive between 6pm and 6:15pm so that everyone will be present when we start at 6:15pm.

We welcome you to try self-tying and meet other self-tiers in the Selftie Social Pride night! With self-tying, we’re referring to rope bondage on oneself. Rope bondage, if Japanese-inspired, is also referred to by the names shibari and kinbaku. Self-tying can be decorative, meditative, erotic, technical, acrobatic, or just plain fun – in other words, just what the self-tiers themselves want!

This is an easily-approachable event for those for whom rope bondage is something brand new. In the Pride Week self-tying evening we show the basics of rope bondage. We especially welcome any new self-tiers, i.e. who have tied with a partner but for whom self-tying is new, and cordially also those who are into self-tying but haven’t been to the Selftie Socials yet.

The Narukerho Selftie Social usually meets on the first Wednesday of each month. It is intended for anyone interested in self-tying of any skill level. Both speech and space are free at Selftie Socials: you can either participate in the discussions, or just concentrate on your own ropes. Selftie Socials are intended for tying oneself only: you can participate with a partner (or several), but please do not tie with them during the event (with the exceptions listed under the accessibility section).

Place: Manilla, Läntisen tanssin aluekeskus’s studio, Itäinen rantakatu 64 B

Directions: The entrance is towards the rear of the building on the left, at the top of the stairs (however, see the accessibility section below). You will find the studio between the Tehdas-teatteri theatre and Aurinkobaletti ballet.

Minimum age: 18
Price: pay-as-you-can (0 to 10 €)
Languages: Finnish, Swedish & English

Note: No pre-reservation required. Please avoid the use of fragrances at our events. Do take your own ropes if you have any, but loaner ropes are also available. You can dress as you wish, but comfortable and stretchy clothing is recommended. It may also be a good idea to bring a water bottle and light snacks with you.

More information on accessibility can be found here.

23.8.2023

16:00-18:00 Coffee with Mummolaakso (Granny Valley)

Have you ever wondered about what Muumolaakso is? Despite its name, the activities of Mummolaakso is meant for lesbian-, bi/pan- and trans-women of every age. We arrange versatile activities and we do influencing work. Welcome to coffee with us! The event is without cost, the Mummolaakso of Turku will serve coffee.

Place: The cultural restaurant Viides Näyttämö, Itäinen Strandgatan 14 Åbo.

Accessibility information

The entrance to the location is accessible. The front door is at street level. Accessible toilet, one floor below with elevator. The width of the doors is 89 cm. Gender-neutral toilets. There is signs to the rooms.

17:00-19:00 The Turku Pride of the youth: Open mic -evening

The stage is free! In the Open mic -evening one can come and do anything on the stage of the City Library Studio: read a poem, make a speech, read notes from ones own diary, rap, sing, dance, play some kind of instrument; alone or together with a friend…

The event is aimed at 13-19-year-old youths. The event is free of costs. The language of the event is finnish, but performances in other languages are also welcome.

The evening will commence with three initial performances, after which the stage will be open to all youths. The initial performances are maid by youths. The evening will be hosted by Elina Laine.

The initial performances:

1. Broisku, Klimppi, Lesbo:
   “Sisälläni on pakkautuma, tulppa, tukos asioita, jotka tulee päästää ulos.” (Inside of me is a package, a plug, a blockage of things that needs to be let out).
   Broisku, klimppi, lesbo is a piece from the perspective of a queer-woman, realised by two young people from Turku. Visual and auditory artwork as well as performative spoken word poetry is included in the piece.
   Artists Kaisa and Kuura (KaiKu)
2. TBA
3. Sapfosta seuraavat (successors of Sapfo):
   A poetic performance that, with the help of an historic framework, studies and highlights love between women. The poem highlights how love between women as well as the existence of queer-women has always been present, and celebrates its origins as well as its present tense.

17:30 – 20:00 Ekvalita: Queer City Life – creative workshop

Vimma (Aurakatu 16, Turku) 17.30–20:00 o’clock.

In this workshop we will unlock the participants’ creativity and start seeing queer things around us in a city environment. After an introduction, the participants will photograph the surroundings. Afterwards, the photographs and participants’ experiences will be discussed.

The workshop is free of charge, it welcomes all adults and it will be held in three languages (English, Finnish, Swedish). You need a camera to participate, for example the camera in a smartphone. You are welcome to join the workshop alone or with another person.

Limited amount of spots available: sign up via this form.

Vimma is built to be an accessible place. People with reduced mobility can enter through two different ways: either from the street level by ringing the doorbell, or by the backyard ramp. Each floor of the house is accessible by a large elevator and all floors have an accessible toilet. There are gender neutral toilets available.

18:00 – 20:00 Turun Baletti @ Turku Pride: Out of The Closet!

Place: Saaristobaari, Aurakatu 14
Age-restriction: 18 / without cost / open for everyone

Living in the closet and coming out of the closet are phenomena that concerns kinks as well queer-people, but what does it actually mean? Where is the boundary between privacy and being in the closet? For who and for whom do we come out of the closet? Is it necessary to rush out of the closet in a rumble, or is it possible to step by step carefully open the door a touch.

There are no real answers to the question, but we will ponder these questions at Turun Balettis Out of the closet! -panel discussion in the Turku Pride -week. We will hear perspectives from professionals of the BDSM-field as well as active people in the kink scene.

The panel discussion begins at 18:00 o’clock, and the doors open at 17:30 o’clock. Seats are reserved for the first 40 participants.

In all of our events we follow the guidelines for a safer space as well as the general etiquette of the association. In the case that you notice the rules being broken, contact the host of the event who you can recognise by the use of the orange TB-collar. Unisex toilets are available for use during the event.

Accessibility information

Location: Saaristobaari is located at the address Aurakatu 14, on the hill up to the Turku Artmuseum.

Entrance: from the direction of the Artmuseum there is an ramp with the width of 125cm, on which head there is an 90 degree turn to the right. The door is opened from the left side (hinges on the right), ergo in the direction of the ramp. The width of the doorway is 83cm and in its place there is an threshold that rises 5cm in total through three steps.

In the right side of the lobby that is about an square in size, there is an elevator that you turn to 90 degrees. The outward opening doorway that is opened from the right (hinges on the left) is 90cm. The dimensions of the elevator is 146cm in width, and 100cm in depth.

The elevator goes about an meter up, and in the elevator a 90 degree turn towards the other door on the left is needed. The outward opening door (hinges on the right) on the second floor that is 90cm in width, leads to an coatroom without thresholds, which isn’t in use in the evening. In the room a 90 degree turn to the left is needed, and one last outward opening door that is opened from the left side (hinges on the right) needs to be opened to get to the corridor of the establishment, through which one has access to all of the bar.

An accessible toilet can be found at the club section, at the inside of the backstage for artist. The use of the accessible toilet is without cost. The backstage door can be opened from the left side (the hinges on the right) and the width of the doorway is 86cm. The door to the toilet at the opposite wall of the room is 90cm wide. Beside the toiletseat is an wooden armsupport for the right arm, and on the left side there is no support.

24.8.2023

16:00-17:30 FSI: Pride workshop

Organizers: FSI (Finlands Svenska Idrott / Finnish Swedish Sports), Regnbågsallians and Folkhälsan

Place: Kvartersklubben (Address: Reuterska huset, Henrikinkatu 9, 20500 Turku).

• For whom: aimed at less than 18-year-olds, but everyone who is interested are welcome

• Programme: Pride-tinkering, Pride-quiz, Rainbowsnacks

Accessibility

Kvartersklubben is on the first floor and there is an accessible ramp. The doors are half-automatic. The inside of the building is obstacle free, with accessible toilet and hearing loop in the space the lecture is held. Maximum 64 participants.

17:00-19:00 The Rainbow Flea Market of the Youth

Do you have jewelry, things and cloths that have become superfluous, that may be treasure to somebody else? Or do you want to make some findings, for instance considering the march and the park-party on Saturday?

At the Library Yard of the City Library we will arrange the Rainbow Flea Market of the Youth, where vendors as well as customers are welcome. The tables of the vendors will be filled in the order of arrival. No table reservations. Vendors can come to organize their tables as of allready 16:30 o’clock. In the case that the tables become completelly full one can also have a flea market spot on the ground, if one brings an own blanket. Having a table for the flea market doesn’t cost anything. In the case of bad weather the Rainbow Flea Market will be moved to Stoori. The youths section Stoori is located at the 1. floor of the new building at the City Library.

The event is aimed at 13-19-year-old youths. The event is without cost. The language of the event is finnish.

stoori.kaupunginkirjasto(at)turku.fi
02 262 0626

17:00-19:30 Evening for rainbow families about discussing donor conception with the child that has such an background

Vimma Art- and Activity Center for youth, Aurakatu 16, 20100 Turku

Click here to register to the event (do note that the registration form is only available in Finnish. There is an limited amount of space for participants)

At the Pearl project -meeting we offer information and support on themes concerning talking about donor conception. The occasion is lead by employers of the Pearl project, and during the event we will have discussions among equals. The occasion is aimed at those who wish for a child through donor conception, and for rainbow parents who have had a child.

17:45-19:00 Rainbow families and equal parenting -lecture

Lecture held by family therapist Maria Lindell from Folkhälsan.

Place: Kvartersklubben (Address: Reuterska huset, Henrikinkatu 9, 20500 Turku).

Lindell works as project leader for the project Equal parenting, reflecting on how it is to be in a family nowadays, what it means to be a family and how one’s family of origin affects a person when starting their own family.

The lecture concerns the modern family and how family can affect us through generations and equality. The lecture also contains interactive exercises. The lecture is held in Swedish, with no registration needed.

• Organizer: Regnbågsalliansen in co-operation with Folkhälsan

• For whom: legal guardians, professionals and others interested about the subject

Accessibility

Kvartersklubben is on the first floor and there is an accessible ramp. The doors are half-automatic. The inside of the building is obstacle free, with accessible toilet and hearing loop in the space the lecture is held. Maximum 64 participants.

19:00-19:30 FSI: Is sports HBTQIA+ friendly? -lecture

Lecture held by Tarja Krum from FSI (Finlands Svenska Idrott / Finnish Swedish Sports).

Place: Kvartersklubben (Address: Reuterska huset, Henrikinkatu 9, 20500 Turku).

The structures of sports are known to be exclusionary for the groups of people who deviate from narrow norms. In this lecture the structures of sports will be addressed, as well as facts concerning how the HBTQIA+ community experiences sports. What’s more, the new ongoing research on women within as well as outside the HBTQIA+ community and their experience of sports will be presented: why does HBTQIA+ women practice sports, or what are are there for obstacles which causes HBTQIA+ women to not practice sports?

• For whom: sport associations, professionals and others interested about the subject

• Organizer: FSI in co-operation with Folkhälsan and Regnbågsalliansen

Accessibility

Kvartersklubben is on the first floor and there is an accessible ramp. The doors are half-automatic. The inside of the building is obstacle free, with accessible toilet and hearing loop in the space the lecture is held. Maximum 64 participants.

The lecture is held in Swedish. No registration needed.

19:00-20:30 Dirty River Roller Derby: open skate

Come and try out roller derby and skate with us!

What: Roller derby open skate!
When: Thursday 24th of August from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm and Thursday 31st of August from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Ilpoinen ball games hall (Ilpoisten palloiluhalli), Lauklähteenkatu 15, Turku
Price: It’s free!
Sign-up form: https://forms.gle/bVdiVrZ85gye5i5N7

Dirty River Roller Derby is looking for new skaters, referees and non-skating officials. These events are free of charge and open for everyone. You must be at least 16 to attend. You’ll get to try the skates and other gear and you don’t need to know how to skate or have any background in sports to attend. Everyone is welcome! Wear comfy sports clothes and bring a water bottle with you.

Our next beginners’ practices start later in September! Questions? You can reach our beginners’ department at beginners(at)dirtyriverrollerderby.com – we speak English!

Accessibility

In DRRD’s event we follow a safer space policy and we don’t accept any racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist or otherwise discriminatory behaviour. In our events you must respect everyone’s right for self-identification. You shouldn’t assume anyone’s gender, sexuality and state of health. If you encounter any problems you can let any of our members know or contact us afterwards at conflictmanagement(at)dirtyriverrollerderby.com or use our anonymous contact form.

We ask you to consider people who are sensitive to smells and avoid using scents.

Our event takes place at Ilpoisten palloiluhalli which doesn’t have an accessible entrance. You can reach the entrance doors with a car and there are parking spots 20 meters away from the doors. There aren’t reserved accessible parking spots but we can reserve a big enough parking spot if needed. A 5 meter area with even stone tiles leads up to the entrance doors in a 5 degree uphill angle. There is also a 30mm high metallic grate in front of the doors. The doors don’t open automatically and are hefty but we will be at the doors when the event starts. If you come later, there’s a door bell near the main entrance at 120 cm.

The event takes place in a gymnasium which has a wooden floor and is located 10 m to the right from the lobby when you come in.

There’s an accessible toilet in the lobby which is not gendered.

Guide dogs are allowed in the premises.

If you’d like more info about accessibility, contact us at beginners(at)dirtyriverrollerderby.com

25.8.2023

17:00-19:30 Suhdetuokio (relationship snapshots): Feelings in relationships

To identify and talk about feelings is of key importance to know oneself and an important skill for intimacy with other people. Welcome to Suhdetuokio (relationship snapshots) where you, together with your significant other, may get familiarized with the border between your relationship and your feelings!

In “relationship snapshots” we are familiarized with our own needs, wishes and reactions related to our feelings. Realizations are shared with our significant other as to get to know each other better. The Suhdetuokio, snapshots, is composed of the instructor’s prepared material and exercises, which are carried out for self-reflection and through discussion with a friend/partner(s). Private affairs, own and the relationship’s, are not discussed with other participants.

The Suhdetuokio is intended for LGBT people (those belonging to gender- and sexual minorities) of age and their friends, partners and other close people. The Suhdetuokio is free of charge and in Finnish.

NB! A registrationform is used for the event! More information regarding the registration can be found here (only available in Finnish).

The event is held at the City Library of Turku, Conference room. Address is Linnankatu 2. The conference room is accessible by wheelchair. Automatic doors (by button). Handicapped parking. Accessible toilet. Elevator.

More information is obtainable from library personnel.
pho. (02) 262 0624.

26.8.2023

12:00 Turku Pride -march

Start from Vanha Suurtori at 12 o’clock. We start to gather at 11 o’clock.

13:00-16:00 The Turku Pride -parkparty

Place: Puolalanpuisto

21:00-04:00 The eveningparty at Saaristobaari

Tickets for the eveningparty are sold at the door of Saaristobaari. The ticket sale begins at 20:30 o’clock.

Cost: 5-20€ (pay according to your own conscious). Includes a wardrobe cost of 2€
Age-restriction: 18

Artists:
Christopher Grevener (klo 21:30)
Thelise (klo 01:00)

See you there!

Accessibility information for the eveningparty:

Place: Saaristobaari is located at the address Aurakatu 14, on the hill up to Turku Art Museum
Entrance: On the right side in the backend of the corridor at the front door is an obstacle free entrance to the club-section.

The Club-section: In the backend of the pub is an area for performances as well as a second area for serving. On the right corner of the space a ramp will be constructed, that is approx. 200cm long and rises approx. 30cm as it turns 90 degrees along the way in a L-shape. The width of the ramp as it rises is approx. 100cm, and the upper section is approx. 90cm.

There are several skirtings chamfered on both sides with an lenght under 1cm at the pub.

Sanitary facilities: The toilets of the bar are unisex-toilets. An obstacle free toilet can bee found at the club-section, after the ticket-sale area, inside the backstage for artists on the opposite side of the VIP-lounge. The use of the obstacle free toilet is without cost. The backstage door can be opened from the left side (the hinges on the right) and the width of the doorway is 86cm. The door to the toilet at the opposite wall of the room is 90cm wide. Beside the toiletseat is an wooden armsupport for the right arm, and on the left side there is no support.

Under the event we follow the principles for a safer space.

More information on accessibility (saaristobaari[at]gmail.com).

Pointers on other events (note that there are shortcomings in the accessibility of the places!)

• 23.8. 15:00-19:30 MLL: Tinker workshop
  • Together we tinker signs and rainbow crafts for Turku Pride at the Heideken Familyhouse. If the weather permits we will naturally be outside on the yard of the Familyhouse. In case that it should rain or if it will be cold we will be indoors.
  • There is room for the first 35 participants. As usual it is absolutely also possible to register ones child to participate. You can come along to tinker for the entire time or for part of the time. The event is without costs for participants and is also without any age restrictions.
  • Register yourself here to the event!
  • The yard event is accessible. Indoors there is an elevator.
• 25.8. TAFF (Turku Animated Film Festival): Outdoor show for the animated documentary Flee
  • Fre entry
  • Organizer: Turku Animated Film Festival
  • Language: Danish, subtitles in English.
  • Age restriction of the film: 15
  • Kirjakahvila (Turku Book Café), Vanha Suurtori 3
• 25.8. 18:00-01:00 Turun mummolaakso (Turku Granny Valley): Harvest Party
  • Place: Kortteliravintola Kerttu, Läntinen Pitkäkatu 35
• 25.8. 17:00-20:00 Sober Priday – Dance & Craft -workshop
  • Dance- och crafts -workshop, which goal is to offer something creative and drug-free to do under the Turku Pride -weekend. The event is in the Dance studio Flama at the address: Rauhankatu 14, 17:00-20:00 o’clock.
  • In the workshop we will make macrame-earrings, we will dance in light choreography in step with the songs of Todric Hall, we will enjoy rainbowy minicupcakes (v,l,g) and relaxed togetherness. The cost of the whole workshop is 25 euro which is paid on site.
  • The event is aimed at youths and young adults. Language: Finnish/English.
  • Read more and register yourself: https://www.facebook.com/events/824765789158343
  • The location for our dance event is unfortunately not obstacle free, the location is only accessible via stairs.