Secret Club Insider 🗞 October
Cozy vibes of Autumn in ruska's vibrant colors to celebrate the Secret Club’s 2nd anniversary! 🍂✨
Welcome to your exclusive guide to joyfully navigating life in Helsinki with the Secret Club! Use it throughout the month to find out what to do each week.
Hello Pearl,
Autumn is officially here, the coziest season of all! 🍂 Time for pumpkin lattes, candles, soups, comfy socks, and a good book. With Summer behind us, I’m fully embracing ruska's stunning reds, oranges, yellows, and golds. Plus, it’s a special month because we’re celebrating Secret Club’s 2nd anniversary!
Save the date: Sunday, 27.10 🥳🍿: We’re taking over a private screening room at Riviera Cinema for an exclusive, cozy movie night just for us! It will be a fun, laid-back evening where we can relax, watch a movie we pick, and indulge in the perfect mix of charm and comfort. I’ll send out the registration link soon with all the details.
And to keep those autumn vibes rolling into Winter, let’s stay active! We now have a Move Your Body channel in our group chat—use it to find a workout bestie, go jogging, or motivate each other to keep moving.
Let’s make this season warm and fun!
— Tássia
October Calendar 🍂
This section has three parts: Secret Club Events, Members Calling, and Fun in Helsinki with Hobbies, Music, Movies and Miscellaneous! Get ready for an action-packed month filled with concerts, Halloween parties, and workshops to will unleash your creativity!
[🗝] Members only
[🎈] Free events
🐚 Secret Club Events
Saturday, 5.10 💸🧵 Workshop: How to Make Money From a Hobby — We will kick off the month with a relaxed and interactive session to learn how to identify market opportunities, build a brand around your hobby, and discover practical strategies for monetizing your skills. Since it's pumpkin season, we will have a delicious Pumpkin Latte + Carrot or Chocolate cake for a special price!
Saturday, 12.10 🗝🎈🐟🍸 Secret Date with Kakoe Food Studio — We will dive into a culinary adventure as we indulge in a vibrant array of expertly crafted Southeast Asian barchow. Plus, we have a delicious deal: Kakoe is gifting our Secret Club a 15% discount on food and non-alcoholic drinks!
Friday 18.10 🗝 🎈💕 Free Workshop: The Power of Self-love — Paula will guide us through a transformative workshop on managing stress, confronting fears, and cultivating self-compassion. It will be an intimate session to help you navigate life’s challenges with practical tools and a personalized self-care routine. This workshop is not about astrology, but it matches the Libra season!
Saturday, 19.10 🎈📖 Secret Book Club: Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood — The fifth edition of the monthly meet-up is here! Our book club is a casual women-only chat about books that inspire and challenge us, focusing on female authors. We've also updated the event page with our upcoming reads—take a look!
📞 Members Calling
Club members are calling you to do something fun!
🍰 💕 We will soon visit Cafe Amore to try their delicious breakfast, cakes, and cappuccino approved by our Italian member, Elisa. Say hi on our “Foodies” channel if you also crave this delicious.
🏸✨ We've just launched a “Move Your Body” channel in our group chat, and Hazel is looking for fellow badminton players to join her! If you're interested, hop into the channel and say hi—we’d love to see you get involved!
Wednesday, 30.10 at 17:30 🎈📚 A magical evening by the Bookery Club — If you love fantasy books, The Bookery Club, hosted by our member Julie, is your way to go. This month, they will read Ascendant by Michael R. Miller.
🛼 Fun in Helsinki
Events happening in Helsinki carefully curated for you to enjoy.
Hobbies — If you sign up, let us know in the comments or our group chat!
[Tomorrow] Saturday, 28.9 🍄 Mushroom Foraging Workshop — Don't forget to mark your calendar for a fabulous workshop by Anna Nyman at the end of the month. As a Pearl Member, you can enjoy a special discount using the coupon code.
Sunday 20.10 🧸 Statue Painting Workshop — Unleash your creativity at a Statue Painting Workshop! No art background is needed—bring your imagination for an unforgettable "Art-venture." There's no need to be a Picasso; just come for the fun!
Mondays and Thursdays 🎈🌸 Flower Rescue Volunteer Evenings — Help sort and prep rescued flowers for donation to community groups supporting the elderly and at-risk youth. No experience is needed, and all ages are welcome! Volunteer sessions are mainly in English, but Finnish-speaking hosts are available on select days. This is not an exclusive Secret Club workshop, but if you register, let us know in the comments or our group chat!
Music
Tuesday, 1.10 🖤 Thirty Seconds to Mars — Jared Leto is set to unleash his dramatic emocore vibes in Helsinki next week! If you’re eager to catch the Suicide Squad Joker in a whole new light, this is your moment. Grab your tickets while they’re still available and get ready for an electrifying night!
Friday 4.10 to 6.10 🪕 Helsinki Folk Weekend — The Helsinki Folk Party is back and expanding into a three-day Helsinki Folk Weekend from October 4-6 at the historic Tapanila Volunteer Fire Department hall! On Saturday, they have a beginner-friendly Nordic Dance workshop, and on Sunday, an instrument workshop and jam—bring your instrument!
Wednedday, 16.10 🧟♂️💀 The HSL Zombie Special — Get ready for a night of gut-busting laughter (and maybe a few missing limbs)! The HSL Zombie Special promises a lineup of hilarious comedians dressed as zombies, delivering gory punchlines and brain-craving bits. Whether you’re a zombie enthusiast or love clever comedy, this is a night of undead fun you won’t miss!
Friday, 18.10 ⭐️ Swifty Nights: Helsinki — Get ready for a night of non-stop Taylor Swift magic! Dance to her greatest hits, fan favorites, and rare tracks from 10 pm to 3 am at Kaivohuone Helsinki. Unfortunately, Taylor Swift won't be there, but her music will be ALL night long, and Swifties will shimmer the whole place!
Wednesday, 23.10 🎈💃 Helsinki Flamenco Jazz Club at Tenho Restobar — Get ready for a bohemian acoustic night of flamenco fused with Nordic jazz at Tenho! The fiery sounds of Spain will meet Finnish cool, brought to you by the talented ensemble Cuejero, led by Spanish artist Javier Sanchez. Arrive early to skip the line!
Saturday, 26.10 🎃👻 Halloween Party: Demon Time — They say it’s not mandatory to wear a costume, but let’s be honest—that's the best part of a Halloween party! Let’s unleash our creativity at Demon Time Halloween and party in style, celebrating all things spooky and fun! A night of thrills, chills, and dancing!
Tuesday, 3.6.2025 🐉 Imagine Dragons in Tallinn — I know it’s only next year, but if you are a fan, you can guarantee your ticket.
Movies
Friday, 4.10 to 13.10 🍿🎈 European Film Weeks 2024 — This year, they showcase diverse films from various countries, allowing them to highlight their favorites without restrictions, from stunning animations to historic pieces and modern comedies. This exciting program captures European life through rich storytelling and cross-border collaboration. It’s free of charge and suitable for all ages.
Wednesday, 16.10 to 20.10 🎬 Latin American Film Festival — Cinemaissí invites exploration and conversation in an ever-changing world. They will present thirteen unique stories that resonate with universal themes of identity, sexuality, relationships, and empowerment. Let’s discover hope and connection together through the power of film!
Miscellaneous
Sunday, 11.-20.10🎢 Linnanmäen Valokarnevaali (Carnival of Lights) — Get ready for the dazzling finale of the fun season! Linnanmäki Amusement Park will come alive with stunning lighting and vibrant light characters, transforming autumn evenings into a colorful spectacle. Come adventure the magic and joy of the park in its beautiful glow!
Tuesday, 13.10 🎈 WeeGee's Birthday and free entry at Emma Museum — Together, April Jazz Club, the WeeGee Exhibition Center, and EMMA have produced a club series with live music in a museum setting. The names of the artists will be published soon.
Saturday, 19.10 ☎️ Helsinki Retro & Vintage + Design Expo — Step into the charm of the past at Merikaapelihalli, where over 100 exhibitors showcase the best of vintage, retro, and Scandinavian design from the 1920s to 1980s! Discover unique treasures from Finland, Sweden, and Estonia—perfect for vintage enthusiasts and design lovers alike.
Thursday, 24.-27.10 📚 Helsinki Book Fair — Get ready for four amazing days at a haven for book lovers! Discover new reads, join inspiring discussions, and meet your favorite authors. Your ticket gives you access to the Wine & Food event and On the Plate Fair, turning Helsinki Messukeskus into a foodie’s paradise. Books, wine, and great food—all in one place!
Artist of the Month — Taisa Helena
Taisa Helena is a dear community member and a designer passionate about creating with her hands. She is interested in experimenting with different materials and the transformative nature of objects. Clay and ceramics are constants in her practice and have become a medium for a healing journey. Her “As within so without” project was recently exhibited at the Artefakti exhibition, which featured her immigration experience and exploring ways to regenerate a sense of home in a foreign land.