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.

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.

Listen to the Finnish story Santa's Littlest Helper, by Anu Stohner and Henrike Wilson. After the story Sara Jensen will teach kids how to make a craft with items found at home. Cost: Free; RSVP required.

The Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles and Consulate General of Finland in New York invite you to watch our Facebook live stream (in English)  featuring Finnish culture and music and stories of Sisu (grits) from Finns in the US. To join, go to the Embassy Facebook page at 8 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Pacific […]