Program
Explore the program of the Senior Cultural Weeks in the list below. There are no age restrictions for the events, so everyone is welcome!
The events listed below do not require Finnish language skills.
Week 1: 6.–12.10.
Tuesday 7.10.
11.00–12.00 Magic Trick of the Week workshop at RaumArs Art House (advance registration required)
Markku Sarastamo has been actively performing magic tricks since the 1970s. In this workshop, Sarastamo will teach a few card tricks. Participants should bring a euro coin, a deck of cards, and an curios mind.
Duration ~ 45 min.
NOTE! The workshop has space for 15 people and it is free of charge. Advance registration by 6.10. to Hannele Kolsio at 044 054 5419 or raumars@raumars.org.
Organizer: RaumArs
Art house RaumArs, Alfredinkatu 3
18.00 Elvis Gospel concert at Poselli
Seppo Sabell performs Elvis Presley’s gospel songs.
Duration ~ 1 hour.
Free entry.
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services
Cultural House Poselli, Nortamonkatu 12
17.00–19.00 Kielikahvila – Language cafe
Activities open to everyone, primarily targeted at immigrants living in the Rauma, but the group would need and have room for volunteer discussion partners who could lead small group discussions, guide and advise immigrants on the use of the Finnish language.
Free entry.
Organizer: KIPINÄ – Rauman seudun työnhakijat ry
Satamakatu 2
Wednesday 8.10.
16.00–19.00 Evening at the Maritime Museum
Welcome to explore the Rauma Maritime Museum!
You can pay whatever you wish for entry!
Organizer: Rauma Maritime Museum
Rauma Maritime Museum, Kalliokatu 34
Thursday 9.10.
15.00 Creative dance workshop at the main library (advance registration required)
Dance artist Emma Heinonen invites seniors in the Rauma area to participate in workshops where they will dance, reminisce, and imagine. Everyone is warmly welcome to join, no previous dance experience is necessary! You can also participate with a loved one.
Heinonen will be working at the RaumArs residence throughout October on a new dance piece that explores Finnishness, our physical history, and the changes brought about by our increasingly diverse society. She is interested in hearing the thoughts of Rauma’s senior citizens on Finnishness and multiculturalism.
The workshop will last about 45 minutes. During the workshop, we will move to music, either sitting or standing, and reflect on what it means to be Finnish.
NOTE! The workshop has space for 15 people and it is free of charge. Advance registration by 7.10. to Hannele Kolsio at 044 054 5419 or raumars@raumars.org.
Organizer: RaumArs
Rauma Library, Alfredinkatu 1
16.15–17.00 Asahi Health Exercise at TulesTalo (4 €)
Asahi health exercise led by Pirkko Mäkinen. The exercise is gentle and can be done standing or sitting on a chair. Asahi improves balance, relaxes, and increases muscle strength.
Price 4 €.
Organizer: TulesTalo
TulesTalo, Aittakarinkatu 14
Friday 10.10.
18.00 Concert: The Sikses chamber ensemble at Poselli
The Sikses chamber ensemble was recently formed by professional musicians from Rauma. The ensemble consists of Iris Saviauk, Jaakko Mattelmäki on violin, Eija Rusi-Rodriguez on viola, Vesa Vaahtoranta on cello, Juha Ellmén on double bass, and Anneli Vaahtoranta on piano.
The concert begins with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Adagio for string trio and Johann Sebastian Bach’s related fugue. The premiere performance will feature a work for string quintet by young Rauma composer Lucas Laakso. The first half will conclude with the third movement of Robert Schumann’s piano quartet. The second half of the concert will feature Antonín Dvořák’s expansive piano quintet, which powerfully explores the different tones and emotions of life.
There will be an intermission during the concert.
Free entry.
Organizer: Rauma Cultural Services
Cultural House Poselli, Nortamonkatu 12
Saturday 11.10.
12.00 & 14.00 Emerald Ladies Energy dance group performs at Poselli
The Raumlaist Itämaist Emerald Ladies Energy dance group from Rauma shares the joy of dance with everyone. Their motto is: Dance belongs to everyone. The group’s style is oriental dance. The dance group includes both young and older ladies.
Duration 30 min.
Free entry.
Organizer: Raumlaist Itämaist Emerald Ladies Energy
Cultural House Poselli, Nortamonkatu 12
18.00 Lönnström Art Museum concert: Plant Based Stories concert at Big Botanic (advance registration required)
Plant Based Stories is based on stories and memories related to plants, as told by residents of Rauma. Musicians Mirella Pendolin, Ada Katz, and Esko Grundström have composed and written lyrics based on stories collected in spring 2025, creating tailor-made musical pieces for Big Botanic. The songs combine pop, jazz, schlager, and ethnic music. The performances are complemented by the Rauma women’s choir Rauman Flikkatten Göör. The concert inside a weather protection scaffolding, surrounded by artificial plants, is a unique experience!
Book your free ticket to the concert on HERE.
If you are unable to attend the performance after ordering your ticket, please notify us at info@lonnstromintaidemuseo.fi so that we can release your ticket.
Organizer: Lönnström art museum
Parpansali field, corner of Vähämaanpuisto and Kanavakatu
Sunday 12.10.
13.00 Lappi VPK band’s 60th anniversary concert (20 €)
Lappi VPK (volunteer fire department) band’s 60th anniversary concert Paloja vuosien varrelta. The concert will be conducted by Essi Nurminen and Joni Ristikankare.
Price 20 €. Tickets are available at the door, from the musicians, or at the Pyyrman (Valtakatu 2).
Organizer: Lapin VPK:n Soittokunta
Lappi exercise hall, Kirkkotie 6
15.00–18.00 Karaoke dances at TulesTalo
Come sing, dance, or just listen.
Organizer: TulesTalo
TulesTalo, Aittarinkatu 14
Week 2: 19.–19.10.
Monday 13.10.
15.00 Creative dance workshop at TulesTalo (advance registration required)
Dance artist Emma Heinonen invites seniors in the Rauma area to participate in workshops where they will dance, reminisce, and imagine. Everyone is warmly welcome to join, no previous dance experience is necessary! You can also participate with a loved one.
Heinonen will be working at the RaumArs residence throughout October on a new dance piece that explores Finnishness, our physical history, and the changes brought about by our increasingly diverse society. She is interested in hearing the thoughts of Rauma’s senior citizens on Finnishness and multiculturalism.
The workshop will last about 45 minutes. During the workshop, we will move to music, either sitting or standing, and reflect on what it means to be Finnish.
NOTE! The workshop has space for 15 people and it is free of charge. Advance registration by 10.10. to Hannele Kolsio at 044 054 5419 or raumars@raumars.org.
Organizer: RaumArs
Tulestalo, Aittarinkatu 14
Tuesday 14.10.
11.00-12.00 Silver Bird Making Demonstration at Art House RaumArs (advance registration required)
SILVER BIRD MAKING, demonstration
Come and see how silver jewelry is made! Markku Sarastamo’s performance combines the skills and techniques he has learned from professionals over the years. In the demonstration, you will see how an idea is turned into jewelry – and get tips on how to make your own jewelry.
The exhibition also includes a section for children, which will be open throughout the exhibition.
NOTE! The workshop has space for 15 people and it is free of charge. Advance registration by 13.10. to Hannele Kolsio at 044 054 5419 or raumars@raumars.org.
Organizer: RaumArs
Art House RaumArs, Alfredinkatu 3
17.00–19.00 Kielikahvila – Language cafe
Activities open to everyone, primarily targeted at immigrants living in the Rauma, but the group would need and have room for volunteer discussion partners who could lead small group discussions, guide and advise immigrants on the use of the Finnish language.
Free entry.
Organizer: KIPINÄ – Rauman seudun työnhakijat ry
Satamakatu 2
Wednesday 15.10.
15.00 Creative dance workshop at Lokkisali (advance registration required)
Dance artist Emma Heinonen invites seniors in the Rauma area to participate in workshops where they will dance, reminisce, and imagine. Everyone is warmly welcome to join, no previous dance experience is necessary! You can also participate with a loved one.
Heinonen will be working at the RaumArs residence throughout October on a new dance piece that explores Finnishness, our physical history, and the changes brought about by our increasingly diverse society. She is interested in hearing the thoughts of Rauma’s senior citizens on Finnishness and multiculturalism.
The workshop will last about 45 minutes. During the workshop, we will move to music, either sitting or standing, and reflect on what it means to be Finnish.
NOTE! The workshop has space for 15 people and it is free of charge. Advance registration by 13.10. to Hannele Kolsio at 044 054 5419 or raumars@raumars.org.
Organizer: RaumArs
Lokkisali, Satamakatu 2
14.00–15.15 Seniors’ Cultural Weeks Matinee at Poselli
Seniorisoittajat, JatsiJannut and Senioriopettajat will sing and play cheerful tunes. The richness of the Finnish language in the art of words will be interpreted at the event by Värsym baohajat.
Free entry.
Organizer: Seniorisoittajat
Cultural House Poselli, Nortamonkatu 12
16.00–19.00 Evening at Rauma Art museum
Welcome to explore the Rauma Art Museum!
You can pay whatever you wish for entry!
Organizer: Rauma Art Museum
Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
Saturday 18.10.
15.00 Sing-along event: Pläkkploosarit and the Laulamattomat at Karin kampus
Come and sing along to familiar songs from over the years, accompanied by Pläkkploosarit. The Laulamattomat choir will also be there.
Free entry.
Karin kampus, Hall 1, Aittakarinkatu 10
18.00 Lönnström Art Museum concert: Lau Nau – an Electronic Concert for Plants at Big Botanic (advance registration required)
Composer and sound artist Lau Nau (Laura Naukkarinen) uses a modular synthesizer, singingvoices, and field recordings from Big Botanic as her instruments. The performance combines site-spesific sound art with compositions inspired by nature. The 7th grade music class at Hj. Nortamo Elementary School has participated in the preparation of the concert by recording sounds with Lau Nau inside Big Botanic. In the concert, these sounds are woven into the soundscape of the performance. Lau Nau’s first concert in Rauma!
Book your free ticket to the concert on HERE.
If you are unable to attend the performance after ordering your ticket, please notify us at info@lonnstromintaidemuseo.fi so that we can release your ticket.
Organizer: Lönnström art museum
Parpansali sand field, corner of Vähämaanpuisto and Kanavakatu
Sunday 19.10.
12.00–14.00 Dances at TulesTalo
Traditional afternoon dances led by a duo.
Price 13 €.
Organizer: TulesTalo
TulesTalo, Aittakarikatu 14