Makamik

Jyrängöntie 1, Kumpula. Closest stop: Paavalinkirkko (trams 6 and 8)

Makamik is an autonomous space for cultural activities located in Kumpula, near the entrance of Botanical Garden. The building is one-storey but there is a low-pitched doorstep at the entrance. Makamik has a kitchen and one larger room for workshops and hanging out. The house has electricity, water is carried from elsewhere. Makamik has an outdoor toilet in the end of a path: both the toilet and the path are unfortunately inaccessible with wheelchair.

Please notice that Makamik is substance free space.

Queerization events take place at Makamik on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. In case of rain on Friday, Solidarity Speed Dating will be moved to Makamik.

See the online street map here.

Makamik

Pyöräpaja:

Parrulaituri 2. Closest stop: Kalasatama metro station.

Pyöräpaja is a bike workshop situated in Kalasatama. Entrance is near a small basketball field, on the first floor of a red brick house. Toilets in Pyöräpaja are non-accessible.

In the bike workshop you can fix or build your own bicycle. Pyöräpaja volunteers offer their help if needed. You can use both basic and special tools, and also have access to storage of recycled spare parts. Free of charge, voluntary donation.

Queerization visits Pyöräpaja on Thursday. In good weather there will also be a terrace outside.

See the online street map here.

Pyöräpaja

Cable factory

Kaapelitehdas, C-stair, 2nd floor (Institute of France). Closest stops: Länsisatamankatu (tram 8) and Ruoholahti metro station.

Movie nights of Queerization (excluding Sunday’s event) take place in the Cable Factory. There is a ramp to the main door and there is large lift. Doors are non-automatic.

See the online street map here.

Cabel Factory

Lenininpuisto Park

“Lenin Park” is located near Linnanmäki amusement park by the tram 3 route. Closest restrooms are in Linnanmäki. Solidarity Speed Dating takes place here on Friday. Bring vegan picnic food to share, warm clothes and something to sit on. You’ll find us by pink and black flags in the park.

See the online street map here.

Lenin Park

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Want to come but don’t have a place to sleep? None of our workshop spaces can be used as accomodation but if you email us to queerization@riseup.net, we’ll try to find you a host. Please let us know of any pet allergies or special needs.