Discussion-and-jazz series “Ruumiklubi”

7 October at 20:00 — Philly Joe’s Jazz Club
29 October at 20:00 — Estonian Centre for Architecture’s Transformer Hall
25 November at 20:00 — Philly Joe’s Jazz Club

Ruumiklubi is a discussion and jazz series exploring the meanings of space and its influence on our lives. It brings together personal stories and music, drawing on people’s personal and professional experiences of how our surroundings affect and shape us.

The Ruumiklubi series explores the meanings of space and its influence on our lives through the personal and professional experiences of its guests. Each conversation reveals how space touches us — whether it is our home, a public urban space, a natural landscape or a workplace.

Guests from a wide range of backgrounds are invited to join the conversations. Ruumiklubi offers an opportunity to discover their thoughts and experiences from a fresh perspective. Music is always woven into the discussions: each evening features a jazz artist with a distinctive style, adding a poetic and improvisational layer to the conversation.

The evenings are hosted by Estonia’s State Architect, Tõnis Arjus. The conversations will also be available afterwards on the Ruumilood podcast.

RUUMIKLUBI PROGRAMME

The Tallinn Architecture Biennale’s discussion and jazz series, Ruumiklubi, brings together conversations about space, people and society with live music. All three evenings are hosted by Estonia’s State Architect, Tõnis Arjus. The conversations will also be available afterwards on the Ruumilood podcast.

7 October at 20:00 · Philly Joe’s
Tõnis Arjus × Reigo Ahven
Music: Aleksander Paal Duo

On the first evening of the series, Tõnis Arjus and Reigo Ahven discuss how space affects and shapes us.

Reigo Ahven is a musician, co-founder of Philly Joe’s Jazz Club and a passionate music fan who knows the life and soul of jazz clubs around the world.

Aleksander Paal Duo brings together saxophonist Aleksander Paal and guitarist Jaan Jaanson. Paal’s powerful energy and improvisational freedom meet Jaanson’s sensitive playing and strong sense of ensemble.

29 October at 20:00 · Estonian Centre for Architecture’s Transformer Hall
Tõnis Arjus × Neeme Raud
Music: Tõnu Tubli Trio

On the second evening of the series, Tõnis Arjus joins journalist and presenter Neeme Raud to explore space and its influence on our lives.

Neeme Raud is a journalist and presenter whose broad worldview has also been shaped by years spent in Washington and New York. Through his programme Neeme Raud. Siin, he has shared the stories of many places and people.

Tõnu Tubli Trio offers a largely improvised musical journey, bringing together jazz, hip-hop, dub and other styles. Its members — Tõnu Tubli, Marvin Mitt and Indrek Mällo — are longtime friends united by a passion for music created in the moment. Much of the trio’s original music takes shape live on stage through eye contact, attentive listening and the shared joy of playing.

Tickets

25 November at 20:00 · Philly Joe’s
Tõnis Arjus × Kristi Saare
Musical line-up to be announced soon

On the third evening of the series, Tõnis Arjus is joined by investor and entrepreneur Kristi Saare. Further details about the evening’s discussion topics and musicians will be shared soon.

The series is organised in collaboration with Philly Joe’s and the Estonian Land and Spatial Development Board. The events are held in Estonian.

Come to listen, reflect and feel — Ruumiklubi welcomes everyone curious about the space around us and within us!

Standard ticket: €20. Concession ticket: €15. Tickets are available on Fienta.

The events are held exclusively in Estonian.