Day of Finnish Literature
The birthday of the national writer of Finland Aleksis Kivi (1834-1872).
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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 […]
MD: A Reading & Cultural Event
FFN Lecturer of the Year Suzanne Matson reads from her works. Details to come
CT: Walktober
Finnish-American Heritage Society of CTFAHS joins in the local Walktober series of events with museum tours and hors d'oeuvres sampling
MI: Learn to Weave Rag Rugs
Finnish Center Association 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, United StatesThe Detroit area Finnish Center will host a class on weaving rag rugs. Sandy Lampi Scheel will be the instructor and the barn loom that was donated several years ago […]
NY: Sauna Book Talk
Scandinavia House 58 Park Ave., New York, NY, United StatesEmma O'Kelly talks about her new book "Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat" with Eero Kilpi, president of the North American Sauna Society.
NY: The Woodcutter Story
Scandinavia House 58 Park Ave., New York, NY, United StatesThe Nordic film series includes this Finnish dark comedy about Pepe and a cast of characters in a small, northern town in Finland.
MA: FinnFunn Weekend
Gloucester and Rockport MAThe annual celebration of Finnish heritage, food, culture, tori and fun!
CA: Salonen at LA Phil
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts LA Phil for three performances, Oct. 27-29. For a discount on tickets for The Alpine Symphony: Use code SPWDCH for 20% off. Check out the pre-concert Drinks […]
MA: Breakfast & Brass
The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United StatesEnjoy the pannukakku breakfast to the traditional music f the Finnish brass band Ameriikan Poijat.