Principles
PUBLICS team commits to make our events safe, open, critical and welcoming spaces for all.
No forms of oppression, othering, marginalisation, and discriminations are accepted. Racism, xenophobia, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ageism, body shaming, etc are not accepted.
Do not make assumptions of the ethnicity, sexuality, gender, etc of others.
Please be kind and respectful of others while visiting, speaking or otherwise occupying the space. Look after one other.
Be aware that consent is always needed at all times. No exceptions.
Please be responsible and take accountability of your actions. Please be aware of your privileges and make space for others while using and being in the space.
Contact staff always and immediately if you experience or witness behaviour that violates someone physically or emotionally.
Most events are held in English–unless otherwise stated–which means the working language is also English.
Often the events are documented, please contact the staff in case you do not want to be photographed.
Feel free to come in and join during any time of the event, also feel comfortable to use the toilet in the backspace or leave at any time.
Accessibility
We are located on the ground floor on the corner of Sturenkatu and Kangasalantie in Vallila. The main entrance has a 4cm threshold and heavy door with 93cm opening leading to a small hallway space. The next door, leading into the main space, is lighter with similar dimensions.
The (non-gendered) toilet being only 52cm width doesn’t meet accessibility standards. The nearest accessible toilet can be found at bar Morris (Mäkelänkatu 30) within 250m from Publics.
We are happy to offer assistance to enter the space. Please contact us with questions about accessibility.