Dust off your shoes and iron your linen blouses, the Nordic Ball is back! A Twin Cities tradition since 1977. Join folk dance groups from the Twin Cities' Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish communities for a ball of live music, dancing, and a buffet of Nordic delights.
Join Diane Jarvenpa to celebrate the publication of her new book of poetry, Shy Lands
Attend in person or join via Zoom on the last Wednesday of each month, January – June.
Violinist Sara Pajunen will play some Nordic tunes and an original piece on the hardanger d'amore in "Cedarbacke," a dance project-in-progress by choreographer Berit Ahlgren, as part of the 7th Annual Candy Box Dance Festival at the Southern Theater. Check for schedule.
Welcome spring with vappu traditional foods, sima, crafts and more
Last day to apply for FFN funds for 2023 Salolampi Language Village youth programs.
This nationwide celebration of spring is an official Flag Day in Finland. It is also International Labor Day, and one of the biggest annual Finnish festivals.
Celebrate spring on the Fogelbo grounds next to Nordia House. There will be traditional Vappu foods to enjoy and a no-host bar with beer, wine, and sodas.
Celebrate May Day and spring with buffet dinner and afternoon of entertainment