FL: Vappu Picnic
C.B. Smith Park Pembroke Pines, FL, United StatesCelebrate spring and Suomi 100 at this Finnish Vappu with socializing and fun activities for the kids. Bring your own picnic basket.
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Finnish-American Events
CT: Love Songs in Spring
Finnish Hall - Canterbury Canterbury, CT, United StatesEnjoy Finnish love songs and American favorites with Hannu Makipuro, "the singing barber," and special guest musicians at the Finnish Hall in Canterbury.
OR: Vappu
Nordic Northwest's Fogelbo 8800 SW Oleson, Portland, OR, United StatesIn Finland, it's Vappu; in Sweden it's Valborg; and in Germany, it's Walpurgisnacht. Regardless of what you call it, April 30 is a day of celebration in the Nordic countries and Europe, and we hope you will join us for our own mini-celebration on the grounds at Fogelbo for food, drink and good company. Please come out to […]
NY: Book Talk
Scandinavia House 58 Park Ave., New York, NY, United StatesFinnish author Pajtim Statovci offers an in-depth discussion of his debut novel My Cat Yugoslavia (Pantheon, April 2017). My Cat Yugoslavia is a love story set in two countries in two radically different moments in time, bringing together a young man, his mother, a boa constrictor, and one capricious cat.
WA: Nordic Culinary Conference
Nordic Museum Seattle, WA, United StatesFinnish chef Sasu Laukkonen will participate in the conference at the Nordic Heritage Museum, with chefs from other Nordic countries. Details TBD.
MI: Finnish American SIngers Concert
Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United StatesFinnish American Singers of Michigan perform a program of favorites.
OR: Alvar Aalto Film
Nordia HouseEnjoy a perspective on the Finnish architect's work through the film, "Alvar Aalto: Technology and Nature," at Nordia House, Portland. Sponsored by Nordic Northwest. $5 suggested donation
OR: Finnish Cooking Class
Nordia HouseCulinary delights at Nordia House in Portland. Co-sponsored by FFCPC and the Cook and Eat Committee of Nordic NW.
MN: Traveling Sauna
American Swedish Institute Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Traveling Sauna, the "mascot" of Finland 100, rolls through Minneapolis on its cross-country tour, which wraps up December 2-6 in Washington, D.C. Finland 100 events will be planned at stops across the country. Visit travelingsauna.com for an up-to-date schedule and map of the route.
OR: Paavali Jumppanen Concert
Portland State University Portland, OR, United StatesJoin us for music of Debussy and Beethoven performed by Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen at Portland State University’s Lincoln Hall; with free preconcert lectures at 3:15 p.m. each day. Known for his expertise in contemporary classical music, this program highlights his finesse in beloved, classic repertoire.