Events – Helsinki Poetry Connection

Ruusu Open Mic #28 Remotely

20. 12. 202026. 12. 2020

Post Christmas Ruusu Open Mic is coming, this time fully online. In these times we want to hold on our monthly traditions, as poetry is a balm for mind. The event will be streamed at Facebook event at 17.00 PM (UTC+3).

As accustomed this Sunday stage poetry club starts with two invited warm up acts followed with the main event, that is the open mic itself. Our warm-up performers are Scriptwriter, poet and playwright Saaramaria and singer-songwriter Bossina!
You can join into open mic via email: e.ortamo@gmail.com. Just add headline Ruusu Open mic and your name. You will then get instructions to join via Zoom, and all you need is a computer or smartphone with a webcamera and microphone. We prefer joining live with The open mic slots are 4 min long each and they’re limited to 25. We are happy to welcome international performers, as this is an unique way to do poetry club globally.

Each performer will be carefully listened to and cheered on – especially, if it´s your first time! The open mic slots are 4 min long each and they’re limited to 25. Unfortunately we can’t give you the audience’s applause, so you will get them recorded.
Ruusu Open Mic is free from any discrimination. We don’t accept any racist or hateful content or behaviour. Our event adheres to Safer Space Guidelines.

A warm welcome!
Producer: Elina Ortamo & Tania Nathan
Host/MC: Tania Nathan
Poster design: Daniel Malpica

Ruusu Open Mic 27.9., 25.10., 29.11. and 20.12.2020

15. 09. 2020

Ruusu Open Mic 30.5.

26. 05. 2020

Ruusu Open Mic is coming, this time fully online. In these times we want to hold on our monthly traditions, as poetry is a balm for mind. The event will be streamed in this event at 17.00 PM (UTC+3).

As accustomed this Sunday stage poetry club starts with two invited warm up acts followed with the main event, that is the open mic itself. Our warm-up performers are Miss Dorina and Colombian Andrés RW!

You can join into open mic via email: ainokaisa.huusko@gmail.com. Just add headline Ruusu Open mic and your name. You will then get instructions to join via Zoom, and all you need is a computer or smartphone with a webcamera and microphone. The open mic slots are 4 min long each and they’re limited to 25. We are happy to welcome international performers, as this is an unique way to do poetry club globally. The link for event: https://www.facebook.com/events/240447690558571/

Ruusu Open Mic is free from any discrimination. We don’t accept any racist or hateful content or behaviour. Our event adheres to Safer Space Guidelines found at Helsinki Poetry Connection´s website. https://www.helsinkipoetryconnection.fi/hpcn-turvallisemman-tilan-periaatteet-safer-space-guidelines-of-hpc/

The night is produced and hosted by Ainokaisa Huusko and Elina Ortamo. Free entry!

A warm welcome!

Ruusu Open mic 26.4.

20. 04. 202020. 04. 2020

Ruusu Open Mic is coming, this time fully online. In times like these we want to hold on our monthly traditions, as poetry is a balm for mind. The event will be streamed into facebook event at 5 pm in Helsinki time (UTC+3).

As accustomed this Sunday stage poetry club starts with two invited warm up acts followed with the main event, that is the open mic itself. Our warm-up performers come from outside of Helsinki: Kaisa Kurki from Mikkeli and Mexican Iván Cruz Osorio.

You can join into open mic via email: ainokaisa.huusko@gmail.com. Just add headline Ruusu Open mic and your name. You will then get instructions to join via Zoom, and all you need is a computer or smartphone with a webcamera and microphone. The open mic slots are 4 min long each and they’re limited to 25. We are happy to welcome international performers, as this is an unique way to do poetry club globally.

The night is produced and hosted by Ainokaisa Huusko and Elina Ortamo. Free entry!

A warm welcome!

Ruusu Open Mic 29.3

02. 03. 202020. 03. 2020

PLEASE NOTE: Because of current situation of Coronavirus, we are going fully online. You can still join into open mic via email: ainokaisa.huusko@gmail.com. Just add headline Ruusu Open mic and your name. You will then get insturctuons to join via Zoom, and all you need is a computer or smartphone with a webcamera and microphone. The open mic slots are 4 min long each and they’re limited to 25.

Ruusu Open Mic is coming! Last Sunday of March makes us to fall in love with poetry again. As accustomed this Sunday stage poetry club starts with two invited warm up acts followed with the main event, that is the open mic itself! Our warm-up peformers are poet Nathalie Sallegren and actor-poet Kheba Touray.

Each performer will be carefully listened to and cheered on – especially, if it´s your first time! The open mic slots are 4 min long each and they’re limited to 25. You can register for them during the first break, right after the featured poets. Unfortunately you cannot reserve your spot in advance and the running order will be randomly drawn. You can also hook up your instrument or beats to our sound system with your own cord.

Ruusu Open Mic is free from any discrimination. We don’t accept any racist or hateful content or behaviour. Our event adheres to Safer Space Guidelines found here.

Unfortunately, Sörkan Ruusu is not fully accessible. At the main entrance there is ~ 20cm step and door ~ 60cm wide, side door ~ 20cm step and door ~ 55cm wide, and there is some kind of plywood ramp if asked. However, one of the bathrooms is accessible and all the bathrooms are for all genders! During the club we also have induction loop available for hard of hearing people cooperation with Kuuloliitto (hearing loss association) ry.

The night is produced and hosted by Ainokaisa Huusko and Elina Ortamo. Free entry!

A warm welcome!

Another upcoming Ruusu Open mic events are held at 26.4. and 31.5.

Poster: Hanna Tullila