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Glad Nationaldag! Celebrate Sweden’s National Day on June 6 with a special prix-fixe at Björk Cafe & Bistro. The menu features a winning combination of traditional Swedish Princess Cake (Prinsesstårta) and a Nordic Frozen Mimosa.

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On June 9, join us for a night with Norwegian-born saxophonist and composer Ole Mathisen. Mathisen. Renowned for his technical brilliance, adventurous compositions, and remarkable versatility across genres—including classical, jazz, electronic, and experimental music—Mathisen returns with his group to Scandinavia House to perform his latest work Majorana Zero Modes.

Tickets: https://t.co/sqBHW8x0po

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Attention, NYC families! Don't forget to sign up for the June 20th Heimbold Children’s Center Family Midsummer Celebration! Midsummer marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and is a time for lively celebration of light, abundance, and the beauty of the summer season.

Learn more: https://t.co/XnAVnXowfN

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Glædelig Grundlovsdag, Danmark! Celebrate Denmark’s Constitution Day this June 5 with a special prix-fixe at Björk Cafe & Bistro, featuring Danish specialties like Smørrebrød (traditional open-faced sandwiches) and Carlsberg Pilsner with a shot of our in-house Aquavit blend.

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Nordic Book Club returns for our first summer meeting on June 9, where we’ll be discussing Beasts of the Sea by Iida Turpeinen.

“Turpeinen matches the heights of Andrea Barrett” in this sweeping and intimate tale about a fateful encounter between man and nature spanning three centuries and linked by a long-extinct denizen of the northern oceans (Publishers Weekly starred review).

Learn more: https://t.co/pN9pvqQy8e

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“Heartfelt and energetic”—on June 24, see the quirky, charming romantic comedy The Dance Club from Swedish director Lisa Langseth!

When the eccentric psychology student Johannes meets the charismatic performance artist Rakel during his internship at an oppressive, rigid psychiatric clinic, a radical idea is born: a secret club where the members are encouraged to explore unconventional remedies.

Tickets: https://t.co/6Jfrz8vqxo

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On June 3, see The Love That Remains! Hlynur Pálmason’s follow-up to his austere 19th-century drama Godland is a “constantly surprising” film with an immaculate sense of framing and pacing—and an evocative, dulcet piano score by Harry Hunt—dotted with idiosyncratic flights of fancy that never detract from the central emotional authenticity.

Tickets: https://t.co/ATVTDvDnYx

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Out now from Cornell University Press, The Finnish Front Line centers an overlooked chapter of the Cold War as well as a revealing if forgotten chapter of the presidency of John Kennedy and his secret offer to help Kekkonen, which the latter rejected, ultimately to avoid making Finland into next front of the Cold War. Join us for a book talk on the work on June 2!

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Our popular Nordic Summer Jazz Series returns to Scandinavia House, with performances from some of Scandinavia’s most talented jazz musicians, composers, and singers in Victor Borge Hall!

On June 4, join us for an evening with Swedish-Vietnamese vocalist Chi Westfelt. Deeply influenced by blues and soul, her work draws from a wide harmonic language with an emphasis on form, melody, and vocal expression.

Tickets: https://t.co/FlHZPqJI74

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Attention, NYC families! The Heimbold Children’s Center invites you to join us for a Family Midsummer Celebration on June 20th. Midsummer marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and is a time for lively celebration of light, abundance, and the beauty of the summer season.

Bring your family and join us for an afternoon of art, music, flowers and more! From 1:00-4:30pm, learn to craft traditional flower crowns using real florals, make your own printed textile bandana, add a wish to our community garland, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and create your own Swedish candy Pick-n-Mix!

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Celebrate Swedish National Day with us on June 6 with a tasting, design and learning event based on the legendary Jenny Lind bowl! In this event with AO Glass, Björk Cafe & Bistro and BonBon Candy, participants will learn the history behind the design work inspired by “The Swedish Nightingale,” one of the most famous opera singers of the 19th century. The event will be accompanied by Swedish drinks, snacks and treats from Björk and BonBon.

https://t.co/vvYdR5wEwo

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“The best kind of straight-faced absurdism”—see Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas in the outrageous black comedy The Last Viking from Danish director Anders Thomas Jensen on June 10! Anker has been released from prison following a 15-year sentence for robbery. Back then, the money from the heist was buried by Ankers’ brother Manfred—and only he knows where it is. Together, the brothers embark on an unexpected journey to locate the money and discover who they really are.

Tickets: https://t.co/A4NnyhN6Sr

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Join us on June 2 for a discussion and presentation on The Finnish Front Line: Kekkonen, Kennedy, and Khrushchev’s Cold War Showdown with author Gordon F. Sander and Consul General of Finland Jarmo Sareva!

The Finnish Front Line is a historical biography of Urho Kekkonen, the eighth and longest-serving president of Finland. The most controversial as well as the most misunderstood figure in Finnish history, Kekkonen governed Finland for 25 years from 1956–81.

RSVP: https://t.co/JGsXVHN6lv

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On June 3, experiment with charcoal and graphite! This adult workshop series offers a gentle introduction to the tactile qualities of materials and is open to all levels, including new students!

Sign up here: https://t.co/jrV5NrSc2w

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This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Within our cross-cultural community, we reflect on the shared values of courage, sacrifice, freedom, and unity that connect generations and cultures alike. We are grateful for those who served and for the families who carry their legacy forward.

As we gather with loved ones this holiday weekend, we are wishing everyone a meaningful, safe, and peaceful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

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As we head off into what often feels like the first weekend of Summer, we are excited about our popular Nordic Summer Jazz Series returning in June! With performances from some of Scandinavia’s most talented jazz musicians, composers, and singers in Victor Borge Hall, this is always a fun-filled, lively series.

On June 4, join us for the premiere evening with Swedish-Vietnamese vocalist Chi Westfelt. Deeply influenced by blues and soul, her work draws from a wide harmonic language with an emphasis on form, melody, and vocal expression.

https://t.co/FlHZPqJI74

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Celebrate Swedish National Day with us on June 6 with a tasting, design and learning event based on the legendary Jenny Lind bowl! In this event with AO Glass, Björk Cafe & Bistro and BonBon Candy, participants will learn the history behind the design work inspired by “The Swedish Nightingale,” one of the most famous opera singers of the 19th century. The event will be accompanied by Swedish drinks, snacks and treats from Björk and BonBon.

Learn more: https://t.co/vvYdR5wEwo

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On June 3, see Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason’s tender, quirky family drama The Love That Remains! Charting the gradual evolution of a family in the midst of an irreparable fracture, The Love That Remains is a poignant, crisply pointillistic domestic drama that observes life’s changes with humor and whimsy, set against the majestic, ever-shifting Icelandic landscape.

Tickets: https://t.co/ATVTDvDnYx

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On May 20th, join us for an art workshop with pastel chalk and a gentle introduction to the tactile qualities of the materials. Open to all levels, including new students, the series focuses on exploration, play, and the process of making rather than finished outcomes.

Learn more: https://t.co/qp4pjwrQcy

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On at Scandinavia House Galleries until June 20, Inside Voices, Outside Light is a group exhibition featuring 21 contemporary artists from the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, and Norway. Hear more about the exhibition from the show's curator on May 20 or May 27 at 5:30 PM!

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