Freetime in Turku, Benefits for students, Spring 2022

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FREETIME

IN TURKU BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS Spring 2022

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superb student discounts!

PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA STUDENT TICKETS Student tickets for the same day’s normal-priced symphony concerts for................................... 4,50 € Student tickets booked in advance from..... 10,50 € The concession is personal and will be granted on presentation of a valid student card.

CONCERTS FROM THE SPRING PROGRAMME STORYTELLING MODE 13.–14.1. | 19.00 | Turku Concert Hall Artistic Director Olli Mustonen has come up with a programme from the world of fairy tales and in a storytelling mode.

TWO CONDUCTORS 24.–25.3. | 19.00 | Turku Concert Hall Principal Guest Conductor Julian Rachlin conducts a fast-paced programme of Dukas´, Stravinsky´s and Glazunov´s works.

STEVEN ISSERLIS 31.3.–1.4. | 19.00 | Turku Concert Hall Steven Isserlis is a superstar cellist, charming audiences over the world.

GORGEOUS BAROQUE 6.5. | 19.00 | Turku Concert Hall Florid ornamentation, instrumental brilliance, polyphonic melodies, and pomposity – welcome to the world of Baroque music.

TICKETS Turku Concert Hall ticket sales, Aninkaistenkatu 9.

Open Tue to Fri 12.00–17.00 and before events.

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THE CITY LIBRARY LIBRARIES ARE FOR EVERYBODY! Turku City Library is a modern library that provides services every day of the year. At our libraries you can for instance prepare for your exams, borrow a wide range of reading materials, read Finnish newspapers with ePress and keep up with world news with PressReader. In addition to the familiar material, you can borrow from the main library e.g. board games, musical instruments or even season tickets.

Make use of our extensive collection of e-books and e-audiobooks in the web library at vaskilibraries.fi. Visit your nearest library to acquire a library card which may also be used as a Culture Card. As a Culture Card holder, you will receive up-to-date information on cultural activities in Turku, e.g. affordable theatre and concert tickets.

The library also offers a variety of events free of charge. You can also follow several of the events online.

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AFFORDABLE tickets for students!

TURKU CITY THEATRE Spring brings interesting dramas to the theatre among many concerts and comedy shows. See them with the student discount to know the talk of the town Amadeus Composers Mozart and Salieri in a compelling duel. Premiere 4.2.

Student price...................................... 23 € and 36 € Kaksi paavia An intriguing drama of a conversation, that changed the world. Premiere 10.3.

Student price...................................... 19 € and 24 € Äiti A play by Florian Zeller about a mum, who is losing her identity. Premiere 11.2.

Student price...................................... 18 € and 23 € Last minute student ticket 10 €!

Tickets to weekday shows (Mon-Thu) are just 10 € when purchased on the same day. The discount covers all of Turku City Theatre’s own shows, as long as there is room in the auditorium.

The discounted tickets can only be booked on the day of the show. Book your tickets through the sales department by calling 02 262 0030 or from the box office in theatre building.

Enjoy our student discounts!

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TURKU CITY MUSEUMS FINE ART, FACTS AND FICTION – AFFORDABLE FOR STUDENTS! • Pharmacy Museum and Qwensel House 3 € • Biological Museum 3 € • The Luostarinmäki museum block 4 € • Turku Castle 6 € / 7 € • WAM 5 € • Free admisson to Kylämäki Village and to the Brinkkala Gallery BIOLOGICAL MUSEUM • Ooh, poo! from 18 Jan The exhibition The exhibition leads visitors on the tracks of poo and provides information on excrement for people of all ages.

TURKU CASTLE • Vanitas – An exhibition about youth, beauty, abundance and transience until 29 May The exhibition evokes the old thought about the frivolity and trancience of all things beautiful and abundant, bringing it to the present day through history, touchingly close to people of today.

• Northern Exhibition Hall´s collection exhibition The objects and clothes on display offer glimpses into 17th–19th century gentry culture from different perspectives.

WAM • Pekka and Teija Isorättyä Dead Souls 28 Jan – 8 May With their mechanical installations combining technology, art and nature, the artists raise questions on the human relationship to technology and nature.

In addition to older works, the exhibition features entirely new installations • Anu Tuomi Colour Vibrations 28 Jan – 8 May The retrospective offers a glimpse into the production of the artist known for her use of colour.

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SPORTS SERVICES DISCOVER THE GREAT SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES! Opportunities for outdoor sports in all seasons • jogging tracks • nature trails • cycle paths • gyms • swimming pools • park gyms • skating rinks • ski tracks • beaches Get going and hit the great outdoors!

Find routes and paths here turku.fi/en/ culture-and-sports/recreation/ trails-routes-and-ski-tracks Affordable Student wristband Seasonprice 60 € / 6 months + 8 € wristband fee for the first purchase. turku.fi/en/studentwristband Single ticket: 3,50–5,50 €.

Impivaara Ski Rental 3 € / set Kupittaa skating rink 3 € / set • Impivaara and Petrelius swimming pool and gym • Kupittaa and Samppalinna outdoor swimming pool • Kupittaa Sports Hall and gym • Paattinen Community Centre and Varissuo Ice Hall gyms • Parkki outdoor ice rink SKATING AND SOCCER FREE OF CHARGE ON PUBLIC HOURS • Impivaara Ice Hall / Mon 14–14.50 and 16.45–17.35, Wed 13.45–14.35, Sat 10.30–11.20 • Varissuo Ice Hall / Mon–Fri 13.45–14.35, Thu 18–18.50, Sun 10–10.50 • Impivaara Soccer Arena Mon, Wed and Fri 14–15.50 for free!

EXERCISE

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YOUTH SERVICES NEW HOBBIES AND DELICACIES WITH POCKET MONEY AT VIMMA Youth’s arts and activities center Vimma (Aurakatu 16) is a house of multiple possibilities. You can get a wide range of new hobbies. You can try e.g. textile printing or pottery. You can also find concerts and youth events here. On the ground floor you can find Kafé Vimma where you can enjoy delicacies with very affordable prices. The facilities of the house can also be reserved for independent activities, such as meetings of associations. Join the Youth Events and Activities Team to influence the services we offer!

More information (in Finnish): turku.fi/Vimma ANSWERS TO MANY QUESTIONS NuortenTurku is an information and guidance service for those under the age of 29. It provides infor-mation on many topics such as hobbies, free time activities, searching for employment or housing. You will have help free of charge e.g. with filing out forms or scanning. Contact information (in Finnish): turku.fi/nuortenturku SKATE IN CUBE, NO MATTER THE WEATHER Skateboard hall Cube welcomes all skateboarders, whether you’re just starting out or an active skate-boarder. The staff are happy to offer advice and guidance, but you can also just do your own thing.

Cube also has dedicated time slots for kick scooter riders and BMX cyclists.

More information (in Finnish): turku.fi/cube

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COMBINE culture and exercise!

GET TO KNOW TURKU WITH CULTURAL EXERCISE ROUTES! Cultural exercise routes located along the Aura river are a refreshing combination of culture and exercise. Take your time and explore Turku and its love stories, statues and urban legends.

USE A MOBILE APP AS YOUR GUIDE The routes are not visibly marked so you will need a map with you. You can get the route maps from the library or the Tourist information in Turku.

Part of the route maps are translated into English and Swedish. If you have a smartphone, you can download the free Citynomadi mobile app and get the maps from the app.

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ENJOY CULTURE WITH A CARD!

You can also use your library card as Culture Card!

With the Culture Card you can receive information on a wide range of cultural events in Turku, including various benefits and offers.

GET YOURS NOW! The Culture Card feature can be added free of charge to the two library cards of the Turku City Library and to the card of Vaski libraries. For more information, ask your library or check the Internet!

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FOLLOW US! In Finnish: Kulttuuria Turussa (culture) Turku City Library Turku liikkeelle (sports) Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Turun kaupungin nuorisopalvelut (youth) Turun Kaupunginteatteri Turun linna WAM Turun kaupungin taidemuseo In Swedish: Kultur i Åbo (culture) In Finnish: @museokeskus @tkteatteri @TurkuKirjasto @TurkuPhil @turkuvapaaaika In Swedish: @abofritid @kulttuuriaturussa @tkteatteri @turkucastle @turkuliikkeelle @turkuphilharmonic @turunkaupunginkirjasto @turunnuoret @Vimmaturku @wamturku

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DO YOU WANT TO RELAX AT A COTTAGE, SWIM AND GO TO THE SAUNA? The City of Turku youth services rents out three beautiful camping areas and the cabins on them for a fair price. The camping areas include Vienola in Rymättylä, Tippsund in Taivassalo and Ahtela in Sauvo.

These facilities can be rented by organisations, associations and private persons. All camping areas are located in exceptionally beautiful sites, in the heart of nature and near water..

FURTHER INFORMATION: nuoriso.varaukset@turku.fi tel. +358 (0)2 262 0100

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P.O. Box 248 • FI-20101 Turku Tel. +358 (0)2 330 000 (telephone exchange)

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