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**The Red Tent – an Empowering Circle for Women and Non-binary** *”Do you miss an opportunity to share your experiences, memories and desires as a woman in a safe circle?”* **IMPORTANT**: Spots are limited, please make sure to reserve yours! If you are not on the list, you will be kindly asked to leave. If you repeatedly register without showing up and cancelling in good time for someone else to participate instead, the host may choose to remove you from future events, so as to ensure fair access to the group. In our weekly Monday meetings, we will explore them together through somatic practices, dance, singing, painting, writing, discussing and lecturing. The 7x times workshop series will culminate in a voluntary exhibition of our own right at Lapinlahden Lähde. This is an open group, but to get the full experience, it is recommended to attend the entire workshop series. We follow the principles of safe space and no discrimination of any kind is accepted at the event. You can learn about them here: [https://unwomen.fi/turvallisemman-tilan-periaatteet/](https://unwomen.fi/turvallisemman-tilan-periaatteet/) [https://kansalaisfoorumi.fi/wp-content/uploads/safer-space-principles-poster-a3.pdf](https://kansalaisfoorumi.fi/wp-content/uploads/safer-space-principles-poster-a3.pdf) Please, come as you are, on time, and in comfortable clothes to move with. The language of instruction: Finnish and English The age range: all attendants from 18 years of age **WHEN:** Monday 4th of May – Monday 15th of June 2026 Time: 6.30pm–8.30pm **WHERE:** Tallipääty, MIITTI office Lapinlahden Lähde, Lapinlahdenpolku 8, 00810 Helsinki (How to find us: When inside of the front courtyard of the yellow main building, the door to MIITTI's office is the first one on your left-hand side.) Full list of dates: Mon 4.5. 6.30pm–8.30pm @ Tallipääty Mon 11.5. 6.30pm–8.30pm @ Tallipääty Mon 18.5. 6.30pm–8.30pm @ Tallipääty Mon 25.5. 6.30pm–8.30pm @ Tallipääty Mon 1.6. 6.30pm–8.30pm @ Tallipääty Mon 8.6. 6.30pm–8.30pm @ Tallipääty Mon 15.6. 6.30pm–8.30pm @ Tallipääty About the facilitator: Katariina Jumppanen studies Theatre Pedagogy Master at the University of Arts, and this workshop series is part of her teaching practice. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email: katariina.jumppanen@uniarts.fi Looking forward to see you! Katariina **Punainen teltta – voimaannuttava piiri naisille ja ei-binäärisille** ”Kaipaatko mahdollisuutta jakaa kokemuksiasi, muistojasi ja toiveitasi naisena turvallisessa piirissä?” Viikoittaisissa maanantaitapaamisissamme tutkimme näitä teemoja yhdessä somaattisten harjoitteiden, tanssin, laulun, maalaamisen, kirjoittamisen, keskustelujen ja luentojen kautta. 7 kerran työpajasarja huipentuu vapaaehtoiseen omaan näyttelyymme Lapinlahden Sairaalassa. Ryhmä on avoin, mutta täyden kokemuksen saamiseksi suosittelemme osallistumista koko sarjaan. Noudatamme turvallisemman tilan periaatteita, ja kaikenlainen syrjintä on tapahtumassa kielletty. Voit lukea lisää täältä: [https://unwomen.fi/turvallisemman-tilan-periaatteet/](https://unwomen.fi/turvallisemman-tilan-periaatteet/) Tulethan paikalle omana itsenäsi, ajoissa ja mukavissa liikkumiseen sopivissa vaatteissa. Tämä työpajasarja on osa opetusnäytettäni Teatteripedagogiikan maisteriopinnoissa Taideyliopistossa. Opetuskielet: suomi ja englanti Ikäraja: osallistujat 18 vuodesta ylöspäin Aika: maanantai 4.5. – maanantai 15.6.2026 Kellonaika: klo 18.30–20.30 Paikka: Tallipääty, Lapinlahden Lähde, Lapinlahdenpolku 8, 00810 Helsinki Jos sinulla on kysyttävää, älä epäröi ottaa yhteyttä sähköpostitse: katariina.jumppanen@uniarts.fi Lämpimästi tervetuloa mukaan! Katariina

**Become a better speaker and leader with Stadi Talkers Toastmasters Club!** Welcome to Stadi Talkers Toastmasters Club, a proud member of Toastmasters International, the global non-profit organisation dedicated to teaching public speaking, presentation, pitching, and leadership skills. Our worldwide network of clubs helps individuals grow personally and professionally through practical, hands-on experience. **New to Toastmasters? Join us as a guest!** We invite you to attend our meetings as a guest to see what Toastmasters is all about. You can choose to participate in our impromptu speech session or simply observe and get a feel for our community. Our welcoming environment is designed to support and inspire you, whether you're just starting out or looking to hone your skills. **Meeting structure** Our meetings typically include the following segments: * Table Topics™ (Impromptu Speeches): *4-7 short speeches (1-2 minutes each)* * Prepared Speeches: *2-3 in-depth presentations (5-7 minutes each)* * Evaluation Session: *Constructive feedback to help you improve* No matter your profession, the skills you develop at Toastmasters will enhance your ability to communicate effectively, pitch ideas confidently, and interact positively with others. These are lifelong benefits that will serve you well in any career or social setting. **Learn more and connect with us** For more information about Toastmasters International, visit [www.toastmasters.org](http://www.toastmasters.org). However, the best way to truly understand the value of Toastmasters is to experience it first-hand. Guests are always welcome, and you can even try your hand at our impromptu speech session if you feel inspired. Connect with us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stadi-talkers) or [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/staditalkers/)! *Meetings start at 18:00. We recommend arriving early to mingle with club members before the program begins.*

ENG (in Swedish below) **WHEN:** Group 1 (advanced): 12.1, 2.2, 2.3, 30.3, and 4.5 Group 2 (beginners): 19.1, 9.2, 9.3, 13.4, and 11.5 at 18:00 - 19:30 **WHERE:** Luckan, Georgsgatan 27, Helsingfors **HOW: The event is free of charge. Register here:** **[https://forms.gle/ai8BituyMyAkrLqq7](https://forms.gle/ai8BituyMyAkrLqq7?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEweVp1TEZkZFRvQlp5Rlh4T3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6sqzrrkBsE2DCnr_BRfH8GyxFagtgH_S_BlsbV-3uXQX059a7_x4-O3Ke3kg_aem_o5saCgVhaeN1ulJWs2jrFg)** Are you eager to practice your Swedish? Do you have an interest in literature? Join our Book Club in Easy Swedish to practice your Swedish and explore literature. Engage in lively discussions, read easy Swedish literature, and boost your language skills. Language Cafe Experience: Our book club is designed as a language cafe, where literature takes center stage. It's a relaxed and welcoming environment, perfect for individuals of all language levels. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, you'll find inspiration, encouragement, and a place to enhance your language skills through engaging conversations. This study year, two researchers from Helsinki University will be shadowing the groups. The research is focusing on how texts in easy Swedish help participants learn the language. Flexible Attendance: No need to attend every session. Feel free to join us when you can, and each gathering will be a unique experience. *** SWE **NÄR:** Måndagar 12.1, 2.2, 2.3, 30.3 & 4.5 (mera avancerad) Måndagar 19.1, 9.2, 9.3, 13.4 & 11.5 (lätt) kl. 18:00 - 19:30 **VAR:** Luckan, Georgsgatan 27, Helsingfors **HUR: Gratis, men anmälan krävs. Registreringslänken [https://forms.gle/ai8BituyMyAkrLqq7](https://forms.gle/ai8BituyMyAkrLqq7?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEweVp1TEZkZFRvQlp5Rlh4T3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6H8tpFly0f644p5Mh4Cs6iTMHugdHz8HfiDodDueXq_r-7LHl-iLWwXzAgKg_aem_wlC7gMiEcPjWTTEgFDu1Hw)** Vill du öva din svenska? Har du ett intresse för litteratur? Gå med i vår bokklubb på lättläst svenska för att öva dina kunskaper i svenska och utforska litteratur. Delta i livliga diskussioner, läs lättläst svensk litteratur och förbättra dina språkkunskaper. Träffa andra som också lär sig svenska för att dela tankar, ställa frågor och ha meningsfulla diskussioner. Bokklubben är utformad som ett språkcafé, där litteraturen står i fokus. Det är en avslappnad och välkomnande miljö som passar individer på alla språknivåer. Oavsett om du är nybörjare eller mer avancerad användare, hittar du inspiration, uppmuntran och en plats där du kan förbättra dina språkkunskaper genom engagerande samtal. Det här studieåret har vi två forskare från Helsingfors universitet som skuggar grupperna. Deras forskning fokuserar på hur lättlästa texter hjälper deltagarna att lära sig svenska. Man behöver inte delta i varje träff. Kom gärna med när det passar dig.

Let's paint mugs together! At Merirasti, Jaluspolku 3, 00980 Helsinki. I will afterwards dip the mugs in clear glaze and fire them for you in my kiln. This event includes some MindSpring which means we talk a bit about how it is to move to a new city or country and share advice. Bring your own snacks! There is a 10 € entry fee which covers materials. Welcome!

¡Bienvenidos al curso gratuito de meditación Sahaja Yoga en español! Sahaja Yoga es una práctica de meditación que nos permite alcanzar un estado de equilibrio general, tanto a nivel físico como emocional y espiritual. El objetivo central es alcanzar y mantener el estado de conciencia sin pensamientos o silencio mental. Con práctica regular de meditación podemos establecer este estado en nuestro interior. No es necesario llevar nada al curso y puedes vestirte de ropa normal. Después de la clase podemos tomar té y hay tiempo para preguntas y conversación. Este video te ayuda a llegar al centro de Sahaja Yoga de Kamppi: https://vimeo.com/199566137 ¡Bienvenidos! Más información sobre Sahaja Yoga: www.sahajayoga.es

You are warmly invited to the very first gathering of *The Return* community ✨ This evening marks the beginning of something new — a space to come together, reconnect, and explore what it means to return to ourselves, to each other, and to a more authentic way of being. During the evening, we will: – share who we are – open what kinds of gatherings and experiences we are creating – and most importantly, listen to the field you returners This s a co-creation. The evening will be held in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, and it is a space for connection, reflection, and open conversation. Leave your mask at home and come as you are, you are received arms wide open <3

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

**W4CFI goes Helsec Vol. 4 on Thursday, 7th May 2026! ✨** This event is a pre-event for[ Helsec May Meetup](https://helsec.fi/events/2026-05-07_helsec_may_2026_meetup/)[ ](https://turkusec.fi/)on May 7th at 18:00 (Helsec doors open at 17:30). If you're planning to attend HelSec's meetup but don't want to go alone, join us at Oluthuone Konepaja. **➡️ The attendees joining this pre-event will have a spot reserved for the Helsec Meetup. Do not double book ticket from Helsec, but if you already have a ticket from HelSec and there is no spots here, you are welcome to join the pre-event 💜** **Please note the spots are available for women only. You will have to show up to this pre-event to have access to the Helsec event.** **To enroll the event click "Attend" in Meetup.** Remember to check that notifications from Meetup are on, since some info might come from Meetup's e-mail address. If you are not familiar with Helsec, you can check them out here: [Helsec](https://helsec.fi/). Looking forward to seeing you💜 **➡️ We have no-show policy:** If in any unforeseen circumstances, you are unable to participate and do not cancel, please be reminded that you will not be allowed to participate in any upcoming events for the next 6 months. If you are in the waiting list, we recommend checking your status in the meetup occasionally. Sometimes we have issues with email notifications. If you need to cancel your Participation, please update your RSVP status in Meetup to “Not going”. **➡️ Photos and social media** Please note that pictures from the event will be shred in our social media channels. You can opt out from being photographed at the event. **➡️ How to enroll?** The venue requires prior registration. To enroll in the event click “Attend” in Meetup. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [women4cyberfinland.com.](http://women4cyberfinland.com./)

Love databases and PostgreSQL? We too! Come and learn from other users and hackers, and share your database stories over pizza. 16:30 Doors open 17:15 Introduction: Pekka & Heikki & Faheem 17:30 Ervin Weber: Beyond the Bottleneck: Building a Safety Net for Database Evolution 18:00 UpCloud PostgreSQL presentation 18:15 Some fun Slido game about UpCloud 18:30 Snack break + socializing (Bagels and soft drinks) 19:00 Stanislav Bashkyrtsev: The treacherous Prepared Statements. 19:30 Closing 19:45 End of programme

Here’s an opportunity to learn Swedish over a good cup of coffee or tea ☕😋🇦🇹 for free! The events are free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. In addition, we offer free (yes, free) coffee, tea, and biscuits to participants! På svenska, men på olika sätt Att prata med folk på café kan vara både nöje och utmaning. Hos oss serverar vi kaffe med mycket glädje och inspiration. Tillsammans lyssnar, pratar, läser, berättar eller skriver vi nyfiket och glatt oavsett om du har den finlandssvenska kulturen redan i blodet eller vill bekanta dig med den. Vi erbjuder deltagarna gratis kaffe eller te med lite tilltugg. When? ⏰ Usually Thursdays at 16:00 Where? 📍 In a cozy Viennese café: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki Välkommen! **The Good Coffee Company** **A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹** Eerikinkatu 33, 00180 Helsinki Please visit our Facebook Page for updates and changes: **[https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events](https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events)**

THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY! Welcome to pay a visit to BTCHEL HUB every Friday from 10am to 6pm, as we launch a new meetup concept: BTCHEL Fridays! BTCHEL Fridays is when the community hub has open doors for anyone to pay a visit, when the active Helsinki bitcoiner scene gathers together under one roof. The BTCHEL Hub is a versatile physical space for workshops, meetups, parties, movie nights, game nights and of course, co-working office where all the members are building together! Join us every friday at your convince! Coffee is on the house ☕️ You'll find us from google maps! Learn more about us from BTCHEL.com

Do you have an event or workshop idea that you want to see come to life? Do you miss some activities at Luckan? Or do you want to practice your pitching and presenting skills? Then join us at Luckan Integration for our ideation session for autumn 2026! The ideation session is a chance to express your wishes and to suggest what events you would like to attend. You can come with a ready-planned event idea that you would like to host yourself and pitch the idea to us. You can also just come and share your ideas without preparing in advance. We will collaboratively decide on the ideas that we want to make happen! As a result of the ideation session, Luckan Integration will take all ideas into consideration. We can also offer some participants to host Pop-Up Mondays or to get involved in other forms of collaboration as volunteers. Event ideas have to follow Luckan Integration’s values and strategy: \- focus on Swedish integration \- networking and building bridges across diverse backgrounds \- information and promoting employment and education \- equality\, openness\, respect We will offer light snacks and coffee/tea. The event is in English. [Sign Up Here!](https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/3DB3E4A00D1B0D9E) If you can’t attend the event, you can still send your ideas by writing to [integration@luckan.fi](mailto:integration@luckan.fi)

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

We will show how to build custom agents with Microsoft Agent Framework. Attendees will learn how to build and custom host agents when Microsoft Foundry is not a viable option.

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.