Do you find it boring or awkward to go on your own? That is what a culture companion is for.

Culture companion –Shared experiences: The companion will accompany you, book tickets on your behalf and, if necessary, assist you in getting to the event. When accompanied by a culture companion, your ticket will cost a maximum of 5 euros. The company and guidance of a culture companion is free of charge. Cul- ture companion can act as a companion for people over 18 years of age who are resident in .

Choose from the following: Cinema: Circus: Kino Regina Cirko – Center for New Circus

Concerts: Dance: Finnish Baroque Orchestra Compañía Kaari & Roni Martin Finnish National Opera: main rehearsals and Tanssin talo ry Opera Tea Dances Zodiak Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra Theatre: Opera Skaala UMO Jazz Orchestra Helsinki City Theatre: part of the performances Ryhmäteatteri: previews Versatile cultural centres: Suomen komediateatteri: part of the perfor- Cultural Centre Caisa mances Kanneltalo Malmitalo In addition to these: Savoy Theatre: some performances Free events Stoa Libraries Vuotalo This is how it works: Museums: Call 09 310 58237 (local call charge) Mon–Thu 10–13 Design Museum 1. Mention the event you have chosen, or Finnish Museum of Photography request a proposal. Helsinki City Museum 2. The companion will book the ticket and HAM telephone you. Hotel and Restaurant Museum 3. You agree on where and when to meet. Museum of Finnish Architecture Culture companions are volunteers run by the The National Museum of City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division. Theatre Museum More information: www.kulttuurikaveri.fi e-mail: [email protected]