The internationally renowned Tero Saarinen Company performs on its home stage at the Alexander Theater, presenting its newest production. The choreographer himself will also take the stage. Saarinen will dance the Man in a Room solo for the first time in Helsinki.

Time November 23–26, 2011

Address Aleksanterin theater, Albertinkatu 32, 00180 Helsinki

Tickets 15–42 €, lippu.fi

More information www.terosaarinen.com, www.aleksanterinteatteri.fi

Theater Metamorfoosi’s masked theater performance takes places in a smoke sauna. On the sauna benches, the audience will get to see the entire human lifespan – from childhood to old age. What do our bodies remember and what do they tell about when our memory is long gone?

Time October 31, Helsinki

Address Culture Factory Korjaamo, Töölönkatu 51 B, 00250 Helsinki

Tickets 16–25 €

More information www.korjaamo.fi

Aurinkobaletti’s dance performance CatWalk reveals humanities primitive roots. The gently humorous performance gives the audience an opportunity to laugh at themselves as human beings.

Time October 27, 2011

Address Cable Factory, Hurjaruuth-stage, Tallberginkatu 1, 00180 Helsinki

Tickets 10–18 €

More information www.aurinkobaletti.com, www.kaapelitehdas.fi

After being closed for 40 years, the Old Customs Warehouse opens its doors for Finland’s biggest design event, Helsinki Design Week. Turn the magazine around to find out more about Helsinki Design Week!

Time September 9–18, 2011

Address Around Helsinki

More information www.helsinkidesignweek.com / Helsinki Design Week Magazine 2011

Pole Art is one of the biggest international pole dance competitions where both the participants and judges represent the national and world championship level elite.

Time October 22, 2011

Address Savoy-teatteri, Kasarmikatu 46–48, 00130 Helsinki

Tickets from 30–40 €, lippupalvelu.fi

More information www.savoyteatteri.fi, www.poleart.org

A drama based on a true story, Hannah ja rakkaus premieres at the Stage Theater Festival. The play portrays the intense love story of two great intellectuals of their time. The cast includes Seela Sella and Elena Leeve.

Time October 18–19, 22, 24–26, 2011

Address Culture Factory Korjaamo, Töölönkatu 51 B, 00250 Helsinki

Tickets 16–25 €

More information www.korjaamo.fi

The first ever Burlesque Gala in Helsinki will fill Restaurant Kaisaniemi’s stage with the brightest Finnish burlesque stars. The host for the night will be Babu Gee and DJ Fiona Timantti.

Time October 15, 2011

Address Restaurant Kaisaniemi, Kaisaniementie 6, 00100 Helsinki

Tickets 25 €, tiketti.fi, age limit 18

Lisätietoja www.helsinkiburlesque.com

Britney Spears’ concert at Hartwall Areena is part of the Femme Fatale tour named after the latest hit album.

Time October 14, 2011

Address Hartwall Areena, Areenankuja 1, 00240 Helsinki

Tickets 80/85 €, lippu.fi

More information www.britneyspears.com

Handsome Furs is no stranger to Finland and once again the Canadian duo is coming to their “second home”, Helsinki. The indie duo’s third album released in June was inspired by eastern Europe.

Time October 8, 2011

Address Tavastia-klubi, Urho Kekkosen katu 6, 00100 Helsinki

Tickets 15 €, at the door 17 €, age limit 18

More information www.tavastia.fi, www.handsomefurs.com

Kettupäivät has changed its name to Helsinki Short Film Festival. The festival offers competitive categories, top international film-makers and a meeting place for both professionals and the public. This year the festival will also include classic short film screenings at Orion cinemas.

Time November 8–12, 2011

Address Kulttuurikompleksi Andorra, Eerikinkatu 11, 00100 Helsinki + Elokuvateatteri Orion, Eerikinkatu 15, 00100 Helsinki

More information www.hlef.fi