March 19, the birthdate in 1844 of author Minna Canth; also the Day of Equality in Finland

"Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century," illuminates the untold story of African American visual and performing artists who sought new possibilities, inspiration, and environments in the Nordic countries […]

Enjoy the traditional Finnish oven pancake, pulla and more.

Enjoy a tasty breakfast and socializing.

Enjoy the traditional Finnish oven pancake, pulla and more at this fun breakfast feast.

LET’S MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER JULY 15-21, 2024 near Olympia, Washington for students ages 12-17 FFN's Soiva Camp has a new format, location and collaboration with Sibelius Academy’s Global Music program that offers the opportunity for musical exploration to everyone, whether or not they have previous training in music. Join the informational session to learn about […]

An afternoon of chamber music featuring Finnish musicians, cello professor Martti Rousi, pianist Ossi Tanner and violinist Vivian Stolt. The program is  influenced by the favorite compositions of Finnish national composer Jean Sibelius, plus music by Zoltan Kodaly, Edward Grieg and Dmitri Shostakovich.

Enjoy a choice of traditional or vegetarian pea soup, a special dessert and socializing while celebrating St. Urho.

Eero Saarinen and his associates drew plans for many of the U.S.’ most recognizable foreign embassy buildings, namely the U.S. Embassies in London and Oslo. A panel discusses "The U.S. Embassies of the Cold War and Beyond," with Jorge Otero-Pailos, Eeva-Liisa Pelconen and David Peterson  

FFCPC and Portland Finnish School / Portlandin Suomi-koulu ilmoittaa (@portlandfinnishschool): with the German Zeitgeist & Sophie Scholl Schule - German weekend school host the Easter Family Event. The event is filled with the good magic while kids transform into the happy Easter witches (as per the Finnish tradition) and get to put the good Easter […]