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GAY & LESBIAN HELSINKI
Helsinki has an active scene with several dedicated venues and a host of gay-friendly
spots. There's a list of gay-friendly places at www.visithelsinki.fi , and the tourist office
stocks a couple of brochures on gay Helsinki.
Every June Helsinki Pride ( www.helsinkipride.fi ) includes balls, karaoke and picnics.
BARS & CLUBS
DTM GAY, CLUB
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.dtm.fi ;Mannerheimintie 6; 9pm-4am; )
Finland's most famous gay venue (Don't Tell Mama) now occupies smart premises in a
very out-of-the-closet location on the city's main street. There are various club nights
with variable entry fees.
Hercules GAY, CLUB
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.herculesgayclub.com ;Lönnrotinkatu 4; 9pm-4am)
A busy disco, aimed at men aged 30-plus, but dance-floor classics and campy karaoke
attract everyone.
Hugo's Room GAY
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.hugosroom.fi ;Iso Roobertinkatu 3; 2pm-2am; )
This popular lounge bar is elegant but doesn't take itself too seriously. It's got a great
streetside terrace on this always-intriguing pedestrian thoroughfare.
Fairytale GAY
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.fairytale.fi ; Helsinginkatu 7; 4pm-2am Mon-Fri, 2pm-2am Sat & Sun)
One of Kallio's dark drinking dens, this is frequented by both men and women. The front
terrace is a prime streetside spot.
Entertainment
Live music is big in Helsinki, from metal to opera. The latest events are publicised in Hel-
sinki This Week . Tickets for big events can be purchased from Lippupalvelu ( MAP
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