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 […]

Scan Fest hosts a shopping event featuring dozens of vendors!

An evening of song, games, and crafts, as well as a lecture by guest speaker Dr. Hillary-Joy Virtanen on tonttus. Hosted by Baltic and Finnish Studies Association at Indiana University. Must register at:https://iu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J33vllqIRlydNbVR_Osu8Q

Ruut Demeo performs music of the season in Finnish and English from her new album "Beloved Christmas." The Maryland resident will also read the Declaration of the Finnish Christmas Peace. Find the free concert at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weldmD-8Njo&feature=youtu.be

The Detroit area Finnish Center will be decorated with a display of luminaries surrounding the Hall.