North Karelia Pride week

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arion-nettisivut (1)

13/5 at 15:30–19

Workshop and gig: Arion Raudes

Arion Raudes is a rapper and a trans activist from Tampere. In his songs Arion covers his own experiences with transmasculinity, the longing to be seen and finding yourself. Arion’s intense and poetic rap invites you to cherish your core and the power of sensitivity.

 

15:30–17:30 Lecture and creative writing workshop in Muikku-sali of Joensuu Main Library

No registration in advance. Take your own pen and paper!

 

18:00 Performance at the music department

Joensuu Main Library, Muikku-sali & music department (3rd floor), Koskikatu 25
Esteettömyystiedot

enkku-pride (1)

13/5 at 17–19

English speaking hangout

English speaking hangout goes pride! Snacks, coffee and tea. If you wish to organize more English speaking program, please contact Vlad: vlad@pohjoiskarjalanseta.fi

Community space Helmi, Rantakatu 23 B, downstairs

kehonhuolto-pride

13/5 at 19:30–20:30

Body care

Body care hour aimed at LGBTQ+ people with sports instructor student Elias. We’ll do moves that are familiar from yoga and stretch with calm music. There will be a relaxation moment at the end that will strengthen the connection between body and mind.

The space is not accessible.

Yellow house (Keltainen talo), Sairaalakatu 8

14/5 at 15–19

Polvijärvi Pride

Solidarity walk starts from the market square at 15. After that there will be an after party at the youth center and in the yard of Vapari until 19.

Polvijärvi market place, Polvijärventie 2
Polvijärvi youth center, Räätälintie 6

kylttipaja-ei tekstejä (1)

14/5 at 17–19

Sign and art workshop

Workshop for making signs and flags for the Pride parade on Saturday. You can also come hang out and make art. There are some materials ready to use, but if you’re planning to make a bigger sign, please bring your own materials, for example cardboard.

Community space Helmi, Rantakatu 23, downstairs
Esteettömyystiedot

hirviöt-ei tekstejä

14/5 at 17:30–18:30

Lecture: Monsters and queer

History of monsters from a queer point of view by author and monster researcher Lauri Lattu. The lecture will be in Finnish.

Content warnings: racism, homofobia, transfobia, gender-based discrimination, violence. Free admission.

Restaurant Kerubi, Sali, Siltakatu 1

14/5 at 19–22

Queer Ballroom dancing

19–20 Gender neutral dance lessons from Joni Pakarinen of Baile Social

20–22 Free dancing

Event is admission free, age limit is 18.

Restaurant Kerubi, Sali, Siltakatu 1

ilme-neliö (1)

15/5

Kitee Pride

Pride parade in Kitee. The schedule and place will be announced later.

Kitee

15/5 at 16–17:30

Empowering singing workshop

In this empowering singing workshop aimed at LGTBQ+ people we’ll dive into the world of singing together and observe the things and beliefs that limit our vocal expression. We will use our voice, move and sing together and separately.

Anybody with any kind of singing background can attend. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never sang before. All voices deserve to be heard!

Taught by musician and singing teacher Ida-Meri Havukainen.

The space is not accessible.

Lisätiedot: mira@pohjoiskarjalanseta.fi

Yellow house (Keltainen talo), Sairaalakatu 8

15/5 at 16:30–19:30

Pride Café

Coffee, delicious pastries and hanging out in the theme of pride. Pohjois-Karjalan Seta items also on sale. Payment is optional, you can pay with cash, card or MobilePay.

Free entry to the Cafe, you don’t have to buy anything.

Community space Helmi, Rantakatu 23, downstairs

15/5 at 19–24

Rainbow karaoke

Las Palmas uses Singa karaoke program.

Cloak room and hosting by the employees of Pohjois-Karjalan Seta. Voluntary cloak room fee.

Age limit is 18 years. Accessible entry to the space is possible. Come to the cloak room and ask for assistance, someone will help you.

Restaurant Las Palmas, Itäranta 1

monsku-ei tekstit

16/5 at 15–19

Youth evening

Setlementti hosts a queer youth evening for people who are 12–22 years old, queer or questioning their identity. There will be snacks and Pride-themed program.

Joensuun Setlementti, Siltakatu 10 A 13

kävely (1)

16/5 at 15–16

Walking tour: North Karelia is queer!

Walking tour and a lecture about queer history of North Karelia. The tour is guided by researcher Iiris Lehto. The tour starts at the office of Pohjois-Karjalan Setan at 15, dress according to the weather. The lecture will be in Finnish.

Pohjois-Karjalan Seta office, Rantakatu 23 B, 2nd floor (commmunity space Aava)

elokuva-ei tekstejä

16/5 at 17:00

Movie: Blue Jean

Englanti, 1988. Margaret Thatcherin konservatiivihallitus on parhaillaan säätämässä uusia lakeja homoseksuaaleja vastaan. Newcastlessa kuntosaliopettaja Jean kokee, että kaapista tuleminen olisi nyt mahdotonta ja vaarantaisi hänen työnsä. Kun uusi oppilas aloittaa hänen luokallaan ja Jean tunnistaa hänet homobaarista, jossa hän joskus käy, riskit kasvavat huomattavasti.

Iso-Britannia, 2022
Ohjaaja: Georgia Oaley
Ikäraja: 12
Kesto: 97 min
Kieli: englanti
Tekstitys: suomi

Yhteistyössä Pohjois-Karjalan elokuvayhdistys. Elokuvahommia Joensuussa sekä Setan jäsenkortilla liput 6 €, perushinta 8 €.

Elokuvateatterikeskus Tapio

Kauppakatu 27, sali 3

aroace-ei teksejä

16/5 at 17–19

Aro/ace meetup

We’ll discuss asexuality and aromanticism, give and receive peer support and get to know other people on the aro/ace spectrum!

All people from the asexuality and aromanticism spectrum are welcome to the meetup, for example people who are demisexual or gray aro/ace and people questioning their identity.

Hanging out, coffee, tee and snacks available.

Community space Helmi, Rantakatu 23 B, downstairs
Esteettömyystiedot

16/5 at 18

Rainbow mass

Joensuu Lutheran Church, Papinkatu 1

näyttely-neliö (1)

17/5–18/5

Exhibition: North Karelia is queer!

Exhibition showcasing queer history of North Karelia in Kerubi (Kellari) on Friday and Saturday

Restaurant Kerubi, Siltakatu 1

ilme-neliö (1)

17/5 at 17–20

Game night + Vaimola pre-party

Peliperjantai klo 17–19 sekä Vaimola-etkot ja yhteistä hengailua sekä laittautumista. Helmissä on mahdollista käyttää suihkua ja pukeutumistiloja. Jos tuot kosmetiikkaa, suosithan hajusteettomia tuotteita.

Yhteinen siirtyminen Kerubille noin klo 20.

Yhteisötila Helmi, Rantakatu 23 B

vaimola-nettisivut

17/5 at 21

Womens’ party Vaimola

Vaimola is the celebration of femininity and love, which offers burlesque and unforeseen shows. Tickets via kide.app

Age limit 18.

Restaurant Kerubi, Sali, Siltakatu 1

18/5 at 15

Pride parade

The parade starts moving at 15 from the yard of art museum Onni, and it ends in Ilosaari. Remember that the parade has to be kept one driving lane wide. If you attend with small children or pets, you can join the silent block in the back of the parade. Ask more about the silent block by email: mira@pohjoiskarjalanseta.fi

Art museum Onni, Kirkkokatu 23
Ilosaari, Siltakatu 1

20/5 at 16–19

Pride picnic in the park

The event is suitable for the whole family, and the grass area in Ilosaari has a lot of space for picnics. Program will be announced later.

Ilosaari, Siltakatu 1

18/5 at 22–04

Pride party: QUEER PROM

Age limit 18. Tickets via kide.app

Restaurant Kerubi, Siltakatu 1

19/5 at 15–18

Forest pride

Family event

Kuhasalon Kalmonkatiska

Partners

Ravintola Kerubi
Itä-Suomen yliopiston ylioppilaskunta
Itä-Suomen yliopisto
Joensuun kaupunki