In partnership with the National Nordic Museum, the Finnish Choral Society of Seattle presents the 44th annual Kalevala Day Celebration with a tribute to the Finnish sauna! This virtual event will feature kantele music, folk dance, sauna stories, folklore, and more in honor of this quintessentially Finnish tradition. Cost: Free; go to the event link […]
Sámi Authors You Should Know Nordic Authors You Should Know focuses on Sámi literature with Johanna Domokos and poet, musician and scriptwriter Niillas Holmberg, moderated by Harald Gaski. The panelists will discuss Sámi literature and culture today. Click for details and to register.
Join the discussion of this book by Antti Tuomainen with the Nordic Book Club online.
The 3rd Annual Sámi Film Festival explores Sámi values, visions, and stories, through a series of short films and documentaries from Sápmi, which today encompasses large northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. A live filmmaker panel takes place at 2 p.m. November 7. There is a fee. Click below for details.
Father's Day, the second Sunday in November, is an official Flag Day in Finland.
Enjoy wine and live bands playing beautiful music in the park.
Sip and socialize at this popular event.
The San Francisco Symphony welcomes new Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and eight Collaborative Partners, including violinist Pekka Kuusisto, with a digital concert event that charts a new direction for the Orchestra.
Cellist Jussi Makkonen and pianist Nazig Azezian perform beloved pieces by Jean Sibelius in a special program of Finlandia Foundation National. A reception (by reservation) precedes the concert.