Lectures
Lectures
Self-taught artist Matti Lepistö
14 Aug 2026. Fri 19:00–20:30.
Event House Raahe, Fregatti Hall, Kirkkokatu 28.
Lecturer: Hilla Nättilä
In the Night of the Arts program, you will hear a lecture by inventory specialist Hilla Nättilä about her work at Matti Lepistö’s sculpture park. Nättilä worked in the sculpture park documenting the sculptures in the area. Her task was to inventory the statues in the sculpture park and to collect and record the information related to them.
Identify Online Scams – a Remote Lecture
23 Sep 2026. Wed 17:00–18:00.
A remote lecture that can also be followed on site:
- Tapahtumatalo Raahe, Kirkkokatu 28 (2nd floor)
- Ukonkantti, Vihanti Library, Kirkkotie 16.
- Saaren School, Pyhäjoki, Koulutie 9.
Did you receive a strange message or call in the name of a debt collection agency, a bank, or the police? How can you tell whether an online store is trustworthy? How is AI used in scams? The lecture will use examples to go through current online and phone scams and their warning signs. You will learn to recognize scams and know what to do if you get scammed. The lecture’s expert is Jaana Savolainen, trainer at the Finnish Consumers’ Association (Kuluttajaliitto). Free admission. Duration 1 hour. The lecture is jointly organized by Kuluttajaliitto, Raahe City Library, and Raahe-opisto.
Towards a smooth everyday life with games and media
17 Oct 2026. Sat 13:00–14:00.
Tapahtumatalo Raahe, Fregatti Hall, Kirkkokatu 28.
Lecturers: Minna Koirikivi and Tiia Mällinen.
The lecture provides up-to-date information on children’s and young people’s media use and gaming, game education, and different forms of gaming as a hobby.
Local history lecture series
The lectures are open to everyone and free of charge. Secure your place by registering in advance. You can also participate remotely via Teams. The Teams link and meeting details can also be found in the lecture’s additional information.
Tapahtumatalo Raahe, Fregatti Hall, Kirkkokatu 28, 18:00–19:30.
Lecturer: Eija Turunen.