Night of the Arts, with hammers and beetles
Broke several years abstainment and joined in on the festivites of the annual Helsinki Night of the Arts.
Weather wasn’t perfect, but rain very much remained in the background. A complete rainbow formed across the sky during the busride and remained for quite an extended period of time. Unfortunately the phone camera didn’t quite capture it right. The sunset on Mannerheimintie turned out better, but there’s disconcerting amount of toppling buildings in that one.
Didn’t do much downtown. Saw Alamaailman Vasarat on Esplanade Stage. Were in good form, and had appropriately inane raps: “let’s all say ‘TAIDE’ now!” and “is cauliflower, in your opinion, bad?” Could have listened longer to them, despite the drizzling rain. And would definitely have bought a t-shirt, if they’d been available as advertised.
Skipped a visit to the official neppis-competition at Makasiinit due to high cover cost. Eight euros is kinda high for a drop-in visit - right? Especially when the activities all around town were completely gratis in contrast.
Saw the thus far only ladybug this summer. Inside akateeminen kirjakauppa, of all the places. Of the smaller two-spotted species, and not the real thing. Pleasant encounter anyway, and one that proves that summer is far from over. Despite the rapidly accelerating nightfalls.
Took a look (and a Corona) in Stockholm, a new nightclub downtown. Supposedly the opening night, with free drinks - but must have missed them by just minutes. No cover charge, ok prices, excruciatingly loud volume. Don’t anticipate a quick return.
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