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NY: The Art of Making Picture Books

Scandinavia House 58 Park Ave., New York, NY, United States

Award-winning Finnish author and artist Marika Mijala, translator Mia Spangbenberg, and Etana Editions children’s book publisher Jenni Erkintalo discuss their work across artmaking, translation, and children’s book-making,

ND: Norsk Hostfest

North Dakota State Fairgrounds Minot, ND, United States

A celebration of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, with fun, food, entertainment, artisans and Viking Village.

NY: The Grump: In Search of an Escort

Scandinavia House 58 Park Ave., New York, NY, United States

Nordic comedy series includes this 2022 Mika Kaurismaki film about a journey of two estranged brothers.

MN: Beginning Wet Felting

The Nodic Center Duluth, MN

A class for adults as part of the Nordic Reflections in Fiber celebration.

ONLINE: Author Talk with Kaj Korkea-aho

One of this year’s nominees for the annual Nordic Council Literature Prize, Finnish writer Kaj Korkea-aho, will discuss his book Röda rummet (Red Room, 2021). It follows a young and slightly […]

CA: Fishing for the Little Pike

Clio's Books Oakland, California

Finnish author Juhani Karila talks about his new novel, "Fishing for the Little Pike." RSVP and read about the book at the link below.

WA: Carl Wirkkala

Naselle Community Center Naselle, WA, United States

Enjoy an evening of music with Carl Wirkkala & The Whistle Punks

MT: Suzanne Matson

Kaleva Park Lodge Roberts, Montana

FFN Lecturer of the Year Suzanne Matson will talk about her writing, and tapping her family and personal history in her works.

Day of Finnish Literature

The birthday of the national writer of Finland Aleksis Kivi (1834-1872).

ONLINE: The Red Book of Farewells

In this Online Nordic Book Club via Zoom, translator Mia Spangenberg talks about Pirkko Saisio's autofictional novel. “A beautifully rendered portrait of a strikingly queer life–Saisio troubles any distinction we […]