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===Nightclubs===
===Nightclubs===
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*'''Bassment''', Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21, [http://www.bassment.fi]. Hidden underground as the name suggests, the intimate Bassment offers a selection of electronic music on Fridays and Saturdays and reggae on Sundays. Both local DJs and international guests behind the decks. Function One sound system. The club's entrance is right next to '''Venue''', so be sure to choose the correct door. Entrance €5–10. Open Fr-Su 10PM–4AM.
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| hours=Open Fr-Su 10PM–4AM| price=Entrance €5–10| content=Hidden underground as the name suggests, the intimate Bassment offers a selection of electronic music on Fridays and Saturdays and reggae on Sundays. Both local DJs and international guests behind the decks. Function One sound system. The club's entrance is right next to '''Venue''', so be sure to choose the correct door.
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*'''The Circus''', Salomonkatu 1-3, [http://www.thecircus.fi/]. Music venue club.
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*'''Cuba''', Erottajankatu 4, [http://www.cubacafe.fi/]. A night club with a somewhat more "Latin" touch and softer tunes. Clientele mostly trendy young adults. Open until 4AM, often hosts student parties on weekday nights. No entrance fee.
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| content=A night club with a somewhat more "Latin" touch and softer tunes. Clientele mostly trendy young adults. Open until 4AM, often hosts student parties on weekday nights. No entrance fee.
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*'''DTM''', Mannerheimintie 6 B, 2nd floor (with stairs/elevator) [http://www.dtm.fi/]. Open M-Su 21:00-04:00. Formerly "Don't Tell Mama", DTM is the largest combination of gay cafe, bar, disco and nightclub in Scandinavia, with 2 dancefloors and 3 bars. Popular among younger, trendy people and some celebrities. Straights usually welcome, too, as long as they don't "take over" the place. Entrance Su-Th €2,50 Fr €5 Sat €8 (on special nights fees may vary). Around the corner is located Hercules Gay nightclub.
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| content=Formerly "Don't Tell Mama", DTM is the largest combination of gay cafe, bar, disco and nightclub in Scandinavia, with 2 dancefloors and 3 bars. Popular among younger, trendy people and some celebrities. Straights usually welcome, too, as long as they don't "take over" the place. Entrance Su-Th €2,50 Fr €5 Sat €8 (on special nights fees may vary). Around the corner is located Hercules Gay nightclub.
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*'''Hercules Gay Night Club''', Lönnrotinkatu 4, [http://www.herculesgayclub.com/]. One of the busiest gay nightclubs in Scandinavia, mainly a 30+ clients, dancefloor and 2 bard, good for bare-faced cruising. Entrance free; coat check €2.50 (on special guests nights fees may vary). Around the corner is located DTM Gay nightclub.
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| name=Hercules Gay Night Club | alt= | url=http://www.herculesgayclub.com/ | email=
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| content=One of the busiest gay nightclubs in Scandinavia, mainly a 30+ clients, dancefloor and 2 bard, good for bare-faced cruising. Entrance free; coat check €2.50 (on special guests nights fees may vary). Around the corner is located DTM Gay nightclub.
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*'''Vatican''', Simonkatu 6. Vatican (former Jenny Woo) tries to profile itself as a nightclub for trendy young adults. You can lie on couches next to the crowded dance floor while sipping some bubbly.
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* '''Kaarle XII''', Kasarmikatu 40, tel. ''+358 9'' 6129990, [http://www.kaarle.com/]. A Helsinki institution better known as ''Kalle'', this former church hasn't had a renovation in years and really needs one. It still continues to pack in a hard-partying thirtysomething crowd, especially on Thursdays. No less than six different bars (all small), playing top 40 tunes, rock and Finnish pop. The last of the bars has a dancefloor and gets particularly packed, with people dancing on the tables. Minimum age 24. Open Th-Sa 10PM-4AM.
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| content=A Helsinki institution better known as ''Kalle'', this former church hasn't had a renovation in years and really needs one. It still continues to pack in a hard-partying thirtysomething crowd, especially on Thursdays. No less than six different bars (all small), playing top 40 tunes, rock and Finnish pop. The last of the bars has a dancefloor and gets particularly packed, with people dancing on the tables. Minimum age 24.
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| name=The Tiger | alt=| url=http://www.thetiger.fi/ | email=
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| hours=Open W-Sa 10PM-4AM | price=Cover charge €4-8, free entrance before midnight.
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| content=Formerly ''Lux'', this is a contestant for the title of Helsinki's classiest mainstream nightclub, with its dress code, stylish decor, relatively high prices and an age limit of 24. Five bars, two spacious terraces, a VIP lounge and six luxurious booths that can be reserved. Live music on Thur.
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*'''The Tiger''', Urho Kekkosen katu 1 (''Kamppi Center''), [http://www.thetiger.fi/]. Open W-Sa 10PM-4AM. Formerly ''Lux'', this is a contestant for the title of Helsinki's classiest mainstream nightclub, with its dress code, stylish decor, relatively high prices and an age limit of 24. Five bars, two spacious terraces, a VIP lounge and six luxurious booths that can be reserved. Live music on Thur. Cover charge €4-8, free entrance before midnight.
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| content=Design music club with 3 floors. During the summer very nice roof terrace.
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*'''Le Bonk''', Yrjönkatu 24, [http://lebonk.fi/]. Open W-Sa 21-04, Sa 16-04. Design music club with 3 floors. On summertime very nice roof terrace.
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| name=Playground | alt= | url=http://clubplayground.fi/ | email=
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| content=Entrance to this literally underground spot is easy to miss as it is hidden in an inner court, next to '''Swengi''' karaoke bar. With a maze-like setup, the venue features electronic music nights and the weekly Sunday morning club opening at 5am and going on until early afternoon (note that alcohol sales only start at 9am due to legislation). Drinks €5-8.
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*'''Playground''', Iso Roobertinkatu 10, [http://clubplayground.fi/]. Entrance to this literally underground spot is easy to miss as it is hidden in an inner court, next to '''Swengi''' karaoke bar. With a maze-like setup, the venue features electronic music nights and the weekly Sunday morning club opening at 5am and going on until early afternoon (note that alcohol sales only start at 9am due to legislation). Drinks €5-8.
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| content=One of the most prominent rock clubs in Scandinavia, a must see for fans of live rock of any kind. Semifinal has smaller indie/alternative bands for a young crowd. On special nights the two clubs are joined, but usually they host separate gigs. Tickets for all gigs can be bought in advance from the Tiketti ticket sellers next door. The annual Tavastia new year party is an institution in itself, with fans flying from all over the world for the show.
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*'''Tavastia/Semifinal''', Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6, [http://www.tavastiaklubi.fi/index.php?lang=en]. One of the most prominent rock clubs in Scandinavia, a must see for fans of live rock of any kind. Semifinal has smaller indie/alternative bands for a young crowd. On special nights the two clubs are joined, but usually they host separate gigs. Tickets for all gigs can be bought in advance from the Tiketti ticket sellers next door. The annual Tavastia new year party is an institution in itself, with fans flying from all over the world for the show.
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*'''Teatteri''', Pohjoisesplanadi 2, [http://www.teatteri.fi]. A complex featuring a deli, a restaurant, a bar and a night club, all of them trendy and popular among the well-dressed crowd. Check out the aptly named Clock Bar (''Kellobaari'') downstairs. Closed Sun.
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==Sleep==
==Sleep==