On at Scandinavia House until August 2, Nordic Echoes — Tradition in Contemporary Art is the first major traveling exhibition of contemporary Nordic folk arts and cultural traditions from the Upper Midwest. Learn how to visit here:

On December 10th, come take a guided visit of our newest exhibition, "A Time for Everything"! In this tour by Eve O’Shea, ASF’s Exhibitions and Cultural Programs Assistant and assistant curator of the exhibition, learn about the artists in this exhibition and their works. These

“Saisio beautifully captures the wonder and horror that can coexist in a child’s imagination”—Publishers Weekly. On December 9, Nordic Book Club will be discussing Lowest Common Denominator by Finnish author Pirkko Saisio, translated from the Finnish by Mia Spangenberg. For

This December, Scandinavia House presents a festive in-person concert featuring Scandinavian and American holiday favorites as well as a traditional Saint Lucia procession, replete with traditional gowns and glowing candles! We have a second concert on December 14th, so get your

Join us at Scandinavia House on December 13 & 14 for a Holiday Julbord (Christmas Table) presented by Björk Cafe & Bistro! A traditional Christmas in Scandinavia is not complete without the traditional julbord, a holiday variation of the quintessential Smörgåsbord buffet-style

On December 10, see Denmark’s official entry for Best Documentary Feature Film: the bold war documentary Viktor, followed by a Q&A with director Olivier Sarbil. Fusing rigorous reportage with innovative cinematic subjectivity, this bold documentary from veteran war photographer

Snipped‘s narrative unfolds in a cramped Danish clinic where a simple religious ceremony turns into an existential standoff. On December 4, see a special screening and film talk of a Danish qualifier for Best Live-Action Short Film, followed by a Q&A with director Alexander Saul

The winner of the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award at Sundance, Mr. Nobody Against Putin is as captivating and joyful as it is eye-opening and sobering. This uniquely collaborative film showcases rare footage that reveals the profound impact of Putin’s regime on the

Tonight (Dec 2), see the tender relationship drama The Love That Remains, Iceland’s official entry for Best International Feature Film and Hlynur Pálmason’s follow-up to his austere 19th-century drama Godland. In addition to this film, we will also be screening two Oscar eligible

Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck, opening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on December 5th, is the first exhibition to showcase the work of the artist in a major United States museum. Join us on Dec. 3 for an evening with art world experts as they discuss the

Tonight (Dec 1) we are showing a special screening and film talk of a Swedish qualifier for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards: the tender, deeply affecting documentary Yalla Parkour, followed by a Q&A with director Areeb Zuaiter. Tickets:

“Saisio beautifully captures the wonder and horror that can coexist in a child’s imagination”—Publishers Weekly On December 9, Nordic Book Club will be discussing Lowest Common Denominator by Finnish author Pirkko Saisio. For readers of Eileen Myles and Patti Smith, Lowest

On December 4, Scandinavia House presents a special screening and film talk of a Danish qualifier for Best Live-Action Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards: the sharp comedy Snipped, followed by a Q&A with director Alexander Saul. Hailed as “an absurdly poignant contender in the

Today, we give thanks for community, heritage, and the enduring traditions that connect us across cultures and generations. Whether your table features turkey, lingonberries, lefse, korv, or all of the above, we hope your day is filled with warmth, gratitude, and good company.

Thanksgiving Holiday Closure: The Children’s Center, Galleries, and Offices at Scandinavia House will be closed on Thursday, November 27 for the holiday. The Shop will also be closed. The Björk Cafe & Bistro will be open from 11 AM-9 PM (last seating at 7:15 PM) for a

“Illuminating, even-handed… exhaustive in its detail and balanced in its spread of voices… refreshingly restrained.” —Screen Daily (UK) On November 30, Scandinavia House presents a screening of Sweden’s official entry for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 98th Academy

Tonight (Nov. 25) at 7 PM, enjoy a special concert celebrating the 150th anniversary of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, one of Lithuania’s most prominent artists, and the cultural ties between Lithuania and the United States. The program will be performed by acclaimed

Join us for a holiday crafts workshop on December 7! Children and their parents/caretakers can experience how Scandinavians prepare for the season with a holiday craft day. They’ll discover the secrets of making crafts like simple Scandinavian heart baskets, votive luminaries,

On December 1, see a special screening and film talk of a Swedish qualifier for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards: the tender, deeply affecting documentary Yalla Parkour, followed by a Q&A with director Areeb Zuaiter. Tickets:

Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck, opening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on December 5th, is the first exhibition to showcase the work of the artist in a major United States museum. To celebrate the opening, join us on Dec. 3 for an evening panel discussion

On December 2, Scandinavia House presents a special screening featuring three eligible films for the 98th Academy Awards: the tender relationship drama The Love That Remains, Iceland’s official entry for Best International Feature Film, and the Oscar-eligible shorts O (Iceland)