City of Helsinki cultural activities

The City of Helsinki Cultural Office has asked Katolinen.net to spread information about their Kulttuurikaverit  or culture companion programme. The Cultural Office hopes to reach immigrants in particular, but they assure us that all comers are welcome, so do use this service! Information is available in Finnish on the Cultural Office's own Kulttuurikaverit page, but we give the gist of the matter below, so keep reading.

Are you interested in going to a cultural event, but don't feel comfortable going on your own? Or do you not know what type of activities are available in Helsinki? The solution to your problems is a culture companion, i.e. a volunteer who has been trained by the City of Helsinki for the express purpose of helping you out!

A culture companion will provide the company you need, book the tickets and - if need be - even give you a hand to find your way to the event. A culture mate also gives you a chance to improve your Finnish language skills at the same time!

When you attend a City of Helsinki cultural event with a kulttuurikaveri cultural companion, you pay a maximum of EUR 5 for your ticket. If there is no entry fee for the event, you obviously pay nothing at all. Your companion's company and assistance is always free of charge.

Events eligible for a culture companion are arranged at:

Kanneltalo
Malmitalo

Helsinki City Museum
Helsinki Art Museum

Here's what to do:

1. Call the number (09) 310 58237 (Mon, Thu at 12–14 or Tue at 10–14) and tell the person at the other end which cultural event you'd like to attend of ask for assistance in picking a event.
   
2. The Cultural Office finds a Culture companion for you.
   
3. The culture companion books the ticket and calls you. The two of you set up a meeting.
   
4. Enjoy your cultural activity!