Events and clubs
Villa Victor is the hub for multicultural events and clubs in Oulu!
We offer a variety of activities, including annual trip to Pilpasuo, Coffee Club, Knitting Club, and Football Club. Together with our co-operations parties, we organize festivals and events with various themes, like our Independence Day celebration.
A highlight is Colorful Restaurant, where home chefs from around the world offer delicious treats at affordable prices.
Best of all, all of our events and activities are free!
Join us at Villa Victor for fun, connection, and celebration!
Events, clubs and information sessions
Events
Colorful Restaurant
Saturday, May9, 2026
Pohjankartano School (Leevi Madetojan katu 1)
Welcome to join us in tasting flavors from around the world. Please bring cash with you; some vendors also accept MobilePay.
More information:
Clubs
Coffee Club
Time: Every Wednesday 14:00 to 16:00
Place: Oulu10, street level, Torikatu 10
Come chat in Finnish and enjoy a relaxed afternoon together. Themes change weekly, and no registration needed- just drop in.
Themes of the spring semester:
28 Jan Song Workshop
4 Feb Sri Lankan Cultural Café at 15-18
11 Feb Valentine’s Day (in Finland: Friends’ Day) Craft Workshop
18 Feb Laskiainen – Quiz
25 Feb Language Café – Tandem Learning
The Coffee Club is organized in collaboration with the Mobile Futures project and Multicultural Centre Villa Victor.
Knitting and Crocheting Club
Time: Every Friday 10.00 - 11.30
Place: Oulu10, street level, Torikatu 10
The Knitting & Crocheting Club is open to everyone. No advance registration is reguired- just drop in. Whether you're an absolute beginner or experienced, we will teach you the basics of knitting and crocheting. All materials, including yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks, are provided for free. You can bring your own project or start a new one here.
It’s a fantastic way to practice your Finnish and meet new people. Many of our members started as beginners and have since become skillful knitters! For Finnish speakers, it's a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and enjoy a relaxed, creative environment.
Football Club Villa United
Time: Every Monday and Thursday from 21:30 to 23:00 Football shoes are required to play.
Place: Arina Areena in Heinäpää , Nuottasaarentie 12
The Football Club is free of charge and open to everyone aged 15 and over. Join us to play football. Football shoes needed.
Meet a new friends, and enjoy the game—year round
This club is organized in collaboration with City of Oulu Sport Services, Villa Victor, and Yökoris.
For more info, contact:
📞 Kazza: 040 651 5687
📞 Raphael: 050 533 0822
Join us on the field—let’s have some fun!
Café Romano
Time: Every second Wednesday, starting Jan. 28th at 11-14
Place: Oulu10, street level, Torikatu 10
Join us for coffee and an introduction to Roma culture. Everyone is welcome!
More information about clubs: villavictor@ouka.fi
Information sessions
Spring 2026 info sessions in Main Library at 9.00 - 10.30
Kaarlenväylä 3
- Thursday Jan. 22nd Villa Victor, InternationalHouse Oulu and VEYO
- Thursday Aug. 29th Services for stay-at-home parents (Oulu10)
- Thursday Feb.19th Police & Law Info Session
- Thursday Mar. 19th Library services
- Thursday Apr. 16th Housing and living in Finland
Thursday May. 21st Sports services