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IL: Kalevala Program

Estonian House Linconlnshire/Riverwoods, IL

The Finnish-American Society of the Midwest commemorates the Kalevala, Finland's national epic, with a presentation in the Chicago area by a leading expert on Finland, Finnish culture and the Kalevala, FFN Centenary Lecturer Dr. Thomas A. Dubois of the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

NY: Kalevala, The Musical

Scandinavia House New York, NY, United States

In celebration of Kalevala Day (February 28), the day of Finnish culture, join us at Scandinavia House in New York City, as composer Johanna Telander brings the beloved Finnish epic Kalevala to life through an ethereal yet powerful pop, folk, and world music score. "Kalevala: the Musical" is a story of ancient legends, told by the spirits […]

NY: Film: The Other Side of Hope

Scandinavia House New York, NY, United States

This wry, melancholic comedy from Aki Kaurismäki, a clear-eyed response to the current refugee crisis, follows two people searching for a place to call home. The Other Side of Hope is a bittersweet tale of human kindness in the face of official indifference. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki (Finland, 2016).

NY: Film: The Other Side of Hope

Scandinavia House New York, NY, United States

This wry, melancholic comedy from Aki Kaurismäki, a clear-eyed response to the current refugee crisis, follows two people searching for a place to call home. The Other Side of Hope is a bittersweet tale of human kindness in the face of official indifference. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki (Finland, 2016).

CT: Finnish Culinary Delights

Finnish American Heritage Society Canterbury, Connecticut

Come see what authentic foods are cooking in Canterbury, at the annaul Finnish Culinary Delights event.

CO: Ainomäe Ensemble

Englewood Arts Center Englewood, CO, United States

At Englewood Arts Center: "Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time" by Ainomäe Ensemble. Born in Estonia, Silver moved with his family to Finland in 1990. He was accepted into the celebrated Sibelius Academy to study with Hannu Kiiski and Arto Noras, ultimately receiving his Masters degree.

MN: St. Urho’s Potluck

Dilworth Depot Dilworth, MN, United States

Wear your green and purple and bring a dish to pass.

OH: St. Urho’s Day

Zion Lutheran Church Fairport Harbor, OH, United States

Join the celebration of the legendary grasshopper chaser in Fairport Harbor.

WA: Nordic Passion

Edmonds Center for the Arts Edmonds, WA, United States

In a program with Rossini and Brahms, Cascade Symphony performs Sibelius Symphony No.1, op. 39, E minor

MI: Finnish Dessert Luncheon

Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United States

Enjoy sandwiches, Finnish cakes and other delightful treats at the Detroit area Finnish Center.