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MT: Suzanne Matson

Kaleva Park Lodge Roberts, Montana

FFN Lecturer of the Year Suzanne Matson will talk about her writing, and tapping her family and personal history in her works.

Day of Finnish Literature

The birthday of the national writer of Finland Aleksis Kivi (1834-1872).

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 […]

CT: Walktober

Finnish-American Heritage Society of CT

FAHS 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 States

The 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 States

Emma 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 States

The 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 MA

The 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 […]