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DC: Paavali Jumppanen

The Phillips Collection Washington, D.C., DC, United States

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen has attracted international attention for his performances of Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas, and he has also made a special study of French music, ranging from Debussy to Pierre Boulez. In the first half of this concert, he plays Book I of Debussy’s Préludes, and ends with Beethoven’s solo piano works: the Hammerklavier Sonata. The concert […]

OH: Finnish Log Cabins

Finnish Heritage Museum Fairport Harbor, OH, United States

FFN Lecturer of the Year Frank W. Eld shares his knowledge of and passion for the unique log construction brought to North America by Finnish immigrants in his talk and demonstrations of the hand crafted structures.

NH: FinnFunn Weekend

The Inn at East Hill Farm Troy, NH, United States

Annual celebration of traditions with music, tori, foods, lectures, exhibits and more. 

OR: ScanFeast

Nordia House

The 27th annual gala and auction support Nordic arts, and culture in Portland.

WA: iitala Bird Lovers’ Weekend

Museum of Glass Tacoma, WA, United States

Watch Finnish glass artists create the famous Oiva Toikka birds, and enjoy music and hands-on activities at the 15th annual event at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma.

WA: Sami Film Minifest

Nordic Museum Seattle, WA, United States

View short and feature-length films at Seattle's Nordic Museum.

MA: Finnish Pannukakku Breakfast

The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

This states April but it is a monthly event in April-May-July-August-September-October

WA: Kantele Performances

Finnish Lutheran Church Dallas, TX

The 10 a.m. Kantele Mass and 11:30 a.m. concert cap a workshop with the Evergreen Livakat Kantele Group for small (5-10 string) and large kanteles.

MA: Juli Wood in Concert

Scandinavian Cultural Center - MA West Newton, MA, United States

WEST NEWTON: FFN Performer of the Year, saxophonist Juli Wood, interprets traditional Finnish tunes in her jazzy style in a free concert hosted by Finlandia Foundation Boston.

CA: San Jose Sharks Finnish Heritage Night

SAP Center at San Jose San Jose, CA, United States

SAN JOSE: Annual celebration between National Hockey League's Joonas Donskoi of the Sharks and Minnesota Wild's Mikael Granlund and Mikko Koivu. Tickets are available from Finlandia Foundation San Francisco Bay Area through Oct. 2.