Puppet theater Kuuma Ankanpoikanen’s Sweating Earth is a comic-like outdoor children’s theater performance that is suitable for both three-year-olds and sixty-three-year-olds.
On stage, the bustling researchers rhyme (Pia Kalenius & Merja Pöyhönen), whose engaging presence and skillful puppetry bring out real, big questions from the undergrowth – and make the audience laugh out loud. Along the way, a delightful group of creatures and phenomena are encountered, possibly related to the Earth’s “sweating.” After the performance, the audience is encouraged to reflect together on the thoughts it provokes.
The performance will be seen on Arts Night on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6 pm in Horninpuisto. The event also coincides with Baltic Sea Day, which aims to inspire people to enjoy our unique home sea and to take concrete actions and commitments for its benefit. The purpose of the day is also to increase knowledge about the diverse nature, culture, and history of the sea – and the environmental themes of Sweating Earth fit perfectly with that. Free entry!
Direction and script: Anna-Kaisa Kuisma
Visual appearance and puppet construction of the performance: Iisa Tähtinen
Sound design: Laura Eriksson
On stage, puppet theater veterans Pia Kalenius & Merja Pöyhönen
Environmental educator Susanna Auvinen has assisted in developing the content of the performance.
Photos: Anna-Kaisa Kuisma
Drawing from the diversity of life’s rhythms, the through-composed Flora Humanum is a soft and wordless, rich and intense solo performance that lands in public urban space. Artist Erika Malkki‘s piece will be seen at Salon Market Square on the Night of the Arts on August 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM.
A piece reaching for flourishing combines physical expression, contemporary puppet theater, and contemporary dance. Its symbolic storytelling peels layers around the self and guides towards the core – a seed reaching for light. The piece reflects on the connection between humans and other species, the cycle of life and its cyclicity, rebirth, and the environment, naturally linking to Baltic Sea Day themes, celebrated simultaneously with the Night of the Arts.
The performance includes participatory elements but does not require participation.
Come and have your cultural photo taken at the City Hall’s nonstop photo booth during Taiteiden Yä on 28 August from 4 pm to 7 pm. You can bring along your favourite book, art supplies, or musical instrument – or use the art- and culture-themed props available on site.
You will receive your photo as a keepsake afterwards via email. The photo session is part of the City of Salo’s cultural services image bank project, which collects culture-themed images for use in marketing (brochures, websites, social media). Permission for the publication and use of the photos will be requested at the time of shooting; giving permission is voluntary, though encouraged.
Welcome to drop by at a time that suits you!
Lauri’s Market in Perniö – Market event already 452 years
Event weekend in Perniö, Fri 1.8. – Sun 3.8.2025.
Market day Sat 2.8.2025 from 9:00 to 15:00.
Local Pub Antsun Fest 2025 is open on Friday, 1st and Saturday 2nd of August, 2025.
📅 Wednesday, August 20
🕕 From 6 PM onward
📍 Bar Bizarre, Helsingintie 2, Salo
Looking to meet new people in Salo? Curious about life here or just want a fun night out with good company? Here’s your chance! Join us for a relaxed evening of board games, casual conversation, and connections. Open to everyone-locals and tourists-Finns and internationals alike.
🎲 Play games or just chill and chat
☕ Each guest gets one free coffee or soft drink
🍹 Alcoholic and other non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase
👨👩👧👦 Families welcome (parents are responsible for their own children)
We’ll also hear a bit about the upcoming Taiteiden Yä (Night of the Arts) in Salo, and how to get involved if you’re interested.
💚 Hosted by Cross-Cultural Friends in Salo, a volunteer-run group connecting people of all backgrounds living in the Salo area.
✨ Sponsored by Bar Bizarre and EtnoSalo ry. Free entry!
🔗 Want to stay connected? Join our Facebook group:
👉 Cross-Cultural Friends in Salo
The programmed summer Sundays continue at the market square in Salo for the eleventh summer from June 1 to August 31, 2025. The implementation is carried out by the Children’s Song City Association together with Salon Torikaffe and the City of Salo.
Welcome to enjoy at the market square in Salo!
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10-12 Samu-Markus Pyykkö and Heikki Laaksonen, Soivakoti
12-14 Tristan Lumme and Hanna Lahtinen
10-12 Sähkökitaraunioni
12-14 Troubadour Kake Saarinen
10-12 Salon Puhallinorkesteri
12-14 Party Band Shady Boyz
10-12 Dance Orchestra Tähdenlento
12-14 Accordion Duo Nelle Karjalainen and Juha Simola
10- National Costumes Display
Poet Viivi Henttinen
12-14 Accordion Player Marjo Korpela
10-14 Keyboardist Timo Rautala
10-12 Dance Orchestra JoLinda and Fernanda
12-14 Irish Band The Green Hope
10-12 Salon Region Accordion Club
12-14 Jazz Duo Seidi Bergroth & Jarska Sipilä
11-13 Chess Tournament
10-12 Pekka Helin combo
12-14 Duo Henna-Riikka Rajaniemi and Joni Pitkonen
Do you want to meet new people and talk to them?
Welcome to a multicultural coffee and discussion morning at the Finnish Red Cross Salo office.
In the group you will meet new people, you can speak Finnish, you can also speak in your own language, get to know Finnish culture.
Everyone is welcome. Come and join us.
The multicultural coffee and discussion morning is organised by the YKS-project in cooperation with the Salo branch
of the Finnish Red Cross.
Do you want to meet new people and talk to them?
Welcome to a multicultural coffee and discussion morning at the Finnish Red Cross Salo office.
In the group you will meet new people, you can speak Finnish, you can also speak in your own language, get to know Finnish culture.
Everyone is welcome. Come and join us.
The multicultural coffee and discussion morning is organised by the YKS-project in cooperation with the Salo branch
of the Finnish Red Cross.
Do you want to meet new people and talk to them?
Welcome to a multicultural coffee and discussion morning at the Finnish Red Cross Salo office.
In the group you will meet new people, you can speak Finnish, you can also speak in your own language, get to know Finnish culture.
Everyone is welcome. Come and join us.
The multicultural coffee and discussion morning is organised by the YKS-project in cooperation with the Salo branch
of the Finnish Red Cross.
Do you want to meet new people and talk to them?
Welcome to a multicultural coffee and discussion morning at the Finnish Red Cross Salo office.
In the group you will meet new people, you can speak Finnish, you can also speak in your own language, get to know Finnish culture.
Everyone is welcome. Come and join us.
The multicultural coffee and discussion morning is organised by the YKS-project in cooperation with the Salo branch
of the Finnish Red Cross.