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MN: Ski, Snowshoe, Sauna, Sip and Soup

Second annual winter event. Just show up and do any or none of the mentioned activities and hang out. Meet us at the Natural Harvest Food Coop in Virginia at 2:30pm and then we'll head to Britt to play on private trails until it's time to warm up and chill out.

MN: Evening of Poetry with the Finns

Zenith Bookstore Duluth, MN

Featured poets include: Gary Boelhower, Daniel and Sandra Oyinloye, James (Jim) Johnson (read by Marlene Wisuri) Sheila Packa, Steve Leppälä, and Johan Ludvig Runeberg (read by Hanna Erpestad). A special Finnish treat, "Runeberg Torte" (Runebergintorttu) in honor of the poet, will be served.

MN: Family Fun Weekend at Salolampi

Salolampi Language Village Bemidji, MN, United States

Finnish family weeks and weekends at Salolampi Language Village allow grandparents, parents, children, aunts, uncles and cousins the opportunity to explore Finnish language and the culture together and to share experiences and build memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy Finnish language lessons, food, crafts indoor and outdoor activities and more.

MA: Sirkka Past & Present

Spiran Hall Rockport, MA, United States

Screening of documentary about Sirkka Tuomi Holm, age 99.

IL: Sibelius & Nielsen

Chicago Symphony Center Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents Sibelius & Nielsen: A Nordic Celebration, with Hannu Lintu conducting, and featuring violinist Pekka Kuusisto.  

IL: Sibelius & Nielsen

Chicago Symphony Center Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents Sibelius & Nielsen: A Nordic Celebration, with Hannu Lintu conducting, and featuring violinist Pekka Kuusisto.  

CA: Finnish Lutheran Church Service

St. Paul's Lutheran Church - CA Santa Monica, CA, United States

Pastorit Jarmo Tarkki ja Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen Music Director Selma Seppänen, M.Mus. Liturgy and songs in Finnish, Sermon in English.

AK: Kalevala and St. Urho’s Day

Finlandia Hall - Alaska Anchorage, AK, United States

A double celebration of Kalevala Day, honoring the epic Finnish poem, and St. Urho's Day, recognizing the legendary figure who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop.

MA: Lintu & Boston Symphony

Boston Symphony Hall Boston, MA, United States

Open rehearsal as Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Thorvaldsdottir, Prokofiev, and Sibelius featuring Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho, 2015 winner of the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition. 

CT: Culinary Delights

Finnsh Hall - Canterbury Canterbury, CT

Canterbury's popular annual food demonstration and tasting event!