HELSINKI pride 2010

PROGRAM

Monday June 28th

Pride Opening!
Mayor of Helsinki Jussi Pajunen opens Helsinki Pride in the heart of the city.
Kolmen sepän aukio square, 4 pm. Free

Pride Club
Pride Club brings people together to enjoy a drink or two in good company and to see and hear interesting interviews, music and shows ranging from drag to stand up.
9 pm Irma. Irma plays DIY music with an indie vibe
10 pm Hansu ja Pirre. Finnish stand up
Restaurant Lost&Found Annankatu 6, 7 pm-04 am. Free

Tuesday June 29th

Pride 2010 Exhibition
Pride related art at Ant-Gallery from June 30th until July 11th
Opening on Tuesday June 29th, 6 pm-8 pm
Ant-gallery Museokatu 25. Gallery opening hours Tue-Fri 12 noon-5 pm,  Sat-Sun 12 noon-4 pm.  Free

Jet Rockers on Espa Stage
Sweet and funky rock to blast your blues away. Come and join us to cheer the many sides of love. And check out the newest AnnX beats - You got the moves and Just come back to me. Rock has no limits and no shame.
Espa stage, Esplanadi Park, 6.30 pm-7.30 pm. Free

Pride Club
Pride Club brings people together to enjoy a drink or two in good company and to see and hear interesting interviews, music and shows ranging from drag to stand up.
8 pm Interview: Diamond Vain (in Finnish)
10 pm Jorma Uotinen Show
Lost&Found Annankatu 6, 7 pm-04 am. Free

Wednesday June 30th

Barn Dance.
Live music and Finnish ballroom dancing in a traditional fashion.
Restaurant Kaisaniemi, 7 pm - 00 am. Tickets 7,50 euros, incl. cloakroom

Pride Club
Pride Club brings people together to enjoy a drink or two in good company and to see and hear interesting interviews, music and shows ranging from drag to stand up.
8 pm Interview: Lilu Nissinen (in Finnish)
9 pm Pub Quiz (in Finnish)
10 pm Chansons by Erkki Otsman
Restaurant Lost&Found Annankatu 6, 7 pm-04 am. Free

Bingo at Bar Fenix
Restaurant Fenix, Eerikinkatu 14, 7 pm. Free

Blowjob Wednesdays @ Jenny Woo
Dj Tony Mikael & guests. Age limit 20 years
Restaurant Jenny Woo, Simonkatu 6, 8 pm-04 am, tickets 3/5 euros + cloakroom

Dtm Pride 2010 Hosted by Kalkkuna
Foam party. Age limit 18 years
Restaurant Dtm, Iso-Robertinkatu 28, tickets 2,50 euros after 10 pm

Thursday July 1st

Furry Visit to the Bears at Korkeasaari Zoo
Men are welcomed to come along to the Bear pit in the Helsinki Zoo  and see why some of us are called bears. Let's not get too deep into  the subject, just watch the animals leisurely. And you can have your  picture taken by the bear pit, wearing a bear suit! Even though you shouldn't feed the animals, bring along something small and we can have a picnic. A ferry takes us to the island and you can see  Helsinki from the sea.
The ferry to the Zoo leaves from Market Place at 3 pm. 16 euros covers  the return trip and the entrance to the Zoo

Get Sweaty with Men in a Traditional City Sauna
The Kotiharju Sauna is a legendary Helsinki treat. The public sauna  is situated in the ground floor of a normal block of flats in  Kallio. The steam room is roomy and cooling down happens with the  towel around you on the street. Own drinks are allowed and the  sweaty shoulders rub against each other. Traditionally Finns whisk themselves with a bath whisk made of birch tree branches. Come early  enough and you can participate in a
workshop, where you can make a  whisk for yourself. And you can volunteer to wash your mate's back  for him. Swimming trunks not needed, towels can be rented for 3 €. The organizers will bring extra towels for those travelling light.
Kotiharju Sauna, Harjutorinkatu 1, at 6 pm. Entrance 10 euros

Queer and International BBQ
Barbeque party at HeSeta office. Take you own food and drinks with you!
HeSeta Office, Kaasutehtaankatu 1 (the old gas factory area), 6 pm. Free

Gay Cooper
Measure your condition on the Cooper running test
Organized by HOT ry.
Eläintarha sports ground, 6 pm. Free

Pride Club
Pride Club brings people together to enjoy a drink or two in good company and to see and hear interesting interviews, music and shows ranging from drag to stand up.
6 pm Positively Gay - an Outcast or an Idol? Dutch and Finnish HIV positive men discuss what it's like to be out in the open. Everyone is welcome and ask the questions you've always wanted to ask. Discussion is in English.
8 pm Interview: Jorma Uotinen (in Finnish)
10 pm Chansons by Erkki Otsman
Restaurant Lost&Found Annankatu 6, 7 pm-04 am. Free

PrideKino
Shows:
7 pm
Triple X Selects: The Best of Lezsploitation
Michelle Johnson / USA 2007 / 45 min
Preview: Sondra Stingray: Sapphic Gumshoe
Heather de Michele / USA 2009 / 8 min
9 pm
Stonewall Uprising
Kate Davis & David Heilbroner / USA 2010 / 82 min
Preview: PRIDE 2009
Johanna Erholtz & Erkki Jakobsson / Suomi 2009 / 12 min
More information on www.vinokino.fi
Organized by Vinokino
Andorra, Eerikinkatu 11, tickets from 6 pm, shows 7 pm and 9 pm, tickets 6/5 euros

It's a Gay Thing
Stand up comedy for the open minded
Manala cellary, Dagmarinkatu 2, 7 pm (in English) and 9 pm (in Finnish), tickets 12/10 euros, presale at Pride-info

Pride Goes Punk.
Music with attitude. Age limit 18 years.
Bar Kuudes Linja, Hämeentie 13, entrance at the inner court, 9 pm - 3 am, Tickets 5 euros + cloakroom

Drag Attack! @ Jenny Woo
Dj Tatu & Guests. Age limit 20 years.
Restaurant Jenny Woo, Simonkatu 6, 10 pm-04 am, tickets 3 euros + cloakroom

Mr. Gay Finland
The first Mr. Gay Finland contest ever. More info www.mrgayfinland.com. Special performance by Marion Rung. Age limit 18 years.
Restaurant Dtm, Iso-Robertinkatu 28, tickets 2,50 euros after 10 pm

Friday July 2nd

Bearbecue on Pihlajasaari Island
A short ferry trip takes us to the rocky island in front of  Helsinki. Round undulating rocks slope down to the sea and make an  excellent place for sunbathing. One of the public grills will be  harnessed to a barbecue and you can roast your own sausages. If you  happened to forget your sausages, there will be some to buy. If you  forgot your swimming suit, you can head down to the naturist area…
The ferry to the island leaves from Merisatama, behind Cafe Carousel at 11.30 am. Return trip 5,50 euros

Orthodox vesper
The orthodox rainbow choir sings in three languages
Kallio Church Chapel, Itäinen papinkatu 2, 5.30 pm

Rainbow mass
Reverend Jaana Partti. In Finnish.
Kallio Church Chapel, Itäinen papinkatu 2, 6 pm

Pre-Party
Get into the party mood by having a few drinks. Intimate bar, easy-going atmosphere, a nice  terrace. See people and be seen.
Bar Loop, Fredrikinkatu 42 B from 5 pm onwards. Free

Pride Women's Party.
The year's biggest and most awaited women's party with great music by Prinssit, Lola Vanilla and Dj Miia Magia in a beautiful art deco atmosphere. Age limit 18 years.
Restaurant Kaivohuone, Iso puistotie 1, 9 pm - 4 am, tickets 10/8 euros, presale www.tiketti.fi and Pride-information desk

Bear with Us Bash
Get your shirt off and boogie! In men's party we're proudly bears, but don't let it scare you off. We like people and we enjoy company! So come over to mix and mingle. Everyone's welcome to this party, regardless of their size, age or hunkiness. The beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, so come over and make yourself visible. Bears, cubs, hairy or hairless men, with their friends and chasers and everyone for a good bash is welcome. Uncomplicated fun in the attire that tickles your fancy. Be bold. Dress up as your idol, let your fetish show, be manly, enjoy! Our host is the fantastic NikoLa, who will give a flirt class and organise a work wear fashion show. Easy listening is played in the front bar by Sami Montell and Mr. A will make you dance in the back bar. It's men only.
Restaurant Jenny Woo, Simonkatu 6, 9 pm - 4 am, tickets 10/8 euros, presale at Pride Information Desk

Fork @ Dtm
Fork - Taking A Capella to the Next Level
Restaurant Dtm, Iso-Robertinkatu 28, tickets 8 euros

Saturday July 3rd

Pride Parade
Balloons, great music and a happy rainbow nation. This Pride Parade will be seen and heard! We start gathering at 12 on Senaatintori square and the parade starts at 1 pm moving from the city centre to Pride Park Hakasalmen puisto.
Senaatintori square, 12 noon

Party in the Park
Great, relaxed atmosphere with live acts, music, program for kids and a diverse Pride Market in Hakasalmi Park behind Finlandia House
Pride Park Hakasalmen puisto, 1.30 pm-6 pm. Free

Sauna Obscura - cancelled

Sherry Coffee Dance for Ladies
Botta, Museokatu 10, 5 pm-10 pm, tickets 8/6 euros

Pride Gala
The biggest party of the week is not to be missed! We raise the roof with live performances by Soma Manuchar and Enchant and the most danceable tunes. Age limit 18 years.
Burleski Club, Fredrikinkatu 51, 9 pm - 4 am,  tickets 10/8 euros, presale www.tiketti.fi and Pride-information desk

Jenni Vartiainen @ Dtm
Restaurant Dtm, Iso-Robertinkatu 28, tickets 8 euros

Sunday July 4th

Sunday Bear Brunch
Come and recover with great food and good company. A sympathetic  small bar, with a little bear section. Seats for at least 30 first ones!
Restaurant Siltanen, Hämeentie 13 B, between 11.30-3 pm

Gayme tournament
Fun Finnish games in a not-so-serious tournament.
Väinö Tanner Park, 3 pm. Free

Bear Drag Race
Don't shave your fur. Just dress up and put some lipstick on. High  heels are not necessarily made for running, but you might have to  run anyway. The situations change and a jury will judge you.
Karhupuisto at 3-6 pm. Free

Bingo at Bar Fenix
Restaurant Fenix, Eerikinkatu 14, 7 pm. Free

MashUp your life Bitches! @ Jenny Woo
Dj Mista S & Tony Mikael
Restaurant Jenny Woo, Simonkatu 6, 9 pm - 4 am. Free

Madonna Party @ Dtm
Les Femmes. Age limit 18 years
Restaurant Dtm, Iso-Robertinkatu 28

pride info

Pride Information Desk at Lasipalatsi, Mannerheimintie 22–24
Open: June 28th-July 4th Mon-Fri 11am-7pm and Sun 12am–2pm
On Saturday the Information Desk will be in the Pride Park.
Pride Information Desk is the meeting place for Pride people during the week. Get the latest information on Pride week activities and buy fabulous Pride items and tickets for the events.

The events are open for all unless otherwise indicated.

HeSeta ry reserves the right to update and change the information.

HELSINKI INFO/TOURIST INFO

Helsinki City Tourist Information, Pohjoisesplanadi 19, tel. +358 (0)9 31013300, email: tourist.info@hel.fi

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