ASF + Scan House

On November 11, Scandinavia House presents a special screening and director talk of Norway’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards: the “robustly classical, weatherbeaten” epic Growth of the Soil! This program takes place as part of our Films from the Fjords series. The screening will be followed by a film talk with director Hans Petter Moland and lead actor Asta Kamma August. Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/g…

The 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November, bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences. On Saturday, November 7, see a program of “Baltic Shorts,” with live-action short films from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. scandinaviahouse.org/event/b…

On November 12th, join us for an evening of botanical relief printing with artist Margrethe Aanestad! This class will explore the creative process of coating plant parts in ink and pressing them onto paper or fabric, which results in a direct, mirrored and highly detailed impression of the leaf’s organic veins and edges. After learning about the technique, we’ll experiment and create our own artworks. scandinaviahouse.org/event/i…

The 9th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November, bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences. On Friday, November 6 at 6:30 PM, we’ll present an evening of “Baltic Short Animations,” highlighting unique and innovative animated films from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/b…

TOMORROW (Oct 29), see the first concert of the new season of Music on Park Avenue, where Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg and his Piano Concerto in A minor is in focus. Pianist Per Tengstrand is joined in Victor Borge Hall by four young musicians from Princeton University to perform Grieg’s famous concerto in a version for Piano and String Quartet. Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/g…

On November 3, read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! Nordic Book Club will discuss visionary Swedish writer Birgitta Trotzig’s mythic, modernist classic, Queen, a long-awaited rediscovery now in translation by Saskia Vogel from Archipelago Books. Learn more: scandinaviahouse.org/event/q…

On November 5th, join us for an evening of linocut printmaking in this workshop for adults with artist Margrethe Aanestad! Linocut is a relief printmaking technique using linoleum blocks, which are carved with gouges, inked with a brayer, and pressed onto paper, creating a mirror image of your carving that flips text and orientation. In this class, we’ll explore the technique, using any direction to create our own artworks. Learn more: scandinaviahouse.org/event/i…

On November 4, Scandinavia House presents a special screening and director talk featuring Iceland’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards: the tender, reflective documentary The Ground Beneath Our Feet. The screening will be accompanied by a director talk with Yrsa Roca Fannberg. Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/t…

On November 2, Scandinavia House presents a special screening and director talk featuring Sweden’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards: the thought-provoking black comedy Adult Supervision. Director Alex Shulman will be present for a film talk and Q&A. Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/a…

On October 27, join the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York, together with playwright Catherine Fillioux and Norwegian environmental NGO In the Same Boat, for an evening of storytelling and conversation about ocean advocacy! scandinaviahouse.org/event/t…

On October 27, learn about tradition arctic beading! This hands-on workshop draws inspiration from the work of master bone carver Inna Eilyuvna Iadne, whose intricate sculptures and jewelry reflect the cultural depth and artistic traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Yamal. Participants will explore Northern ornamental traditions through beadweaving, translating symbolic patterns and storytelling elements into contemporary wearable art. scandinaviahouse.org/event/n…

Join us for a Halloween Workshop Extravaganza in the Children’s Center from October 27-30! In this fun and spooky children’s celebration, we’ll have festive art workshops running Wednesday and Friday morning and afternoon at 10:45am and 3:15pm, and Thursday afternoon at 3:15pm. And don’t miss a spooky, Halloween-themed sing-along, Thursday morning at 10:45am! Costumes are encouraged. scandinaviahouse.org/event/h…

Join us on October 29 for the first concert of the new season of Music on Park Avenue, where Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg and his Piano Concerto in A minor is in focus. Pianist Per Tengstrand is joined in Victor Borge Hall by four young musicians from Princeton University to perform Grieg’s famous concerto in a version for Piano and String Quartet, a transcription made by Tengstrand himself. scandinaviahouse.org/event/g…

Join us this weekend for the Nordic International Film Festival (NIFF) at Scandinavia House! The festival includes screenings of Nordic and International Films in both narrative and documentary categories, taking place alongside film panels and other events. See the full lineup here: scandinaviahouse.org/event/n…

Join architects, designers, policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the future of our cities for an afternoon of conversation and exchange during Archtober 2026 on October 22. Building Less, Transforming More brings together Nordic and American perspectives on how we can move beyond demolition and replacement toward a more responsible approach to building. RSVP: scandinaviahouse.org/event/b…

“A sharp and entertaining satire with a biting edge” —On October 28, see the political satire No Comment! In his newest film, Norwegian director Petter Næss (Elling) takes aim at a political establishment willing to sacrifice both morality and truth to save its own skin and hold on to power. Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/n…

This weekend, join Scandinavia House and Björk Café & Bistro on October 25 for a food demo and book talk by Nichole Accettola, the chef behind San Francisco’s beloved Kantine, to celebrate the release of her book Scandinavian Everyday! Ticketing for this event includes a copy of the book ($29.99 retail) as well as tastings from a reception sponsored by Björk. Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/s…

“A compelling and ultimately compassionate story”—On October 21, see the striking period drama Tell Everyone! Director Alli Haapasalo and lead actress Marketta Tikkanen will be present for a Q&A following the screening. Haapasalo, the director of the acclaimed Girl Picture (2022), takes the female body’s built-in violence and imbues that bottled up fury into 19th-century Finland. Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/t…

In the opening night of Jeffrey Siegel’s 2026-27 season (October 22), celebrate the masterstrokes of Beethoven’s joyous Polonaise, beloved Für Elise, and humorous bagatelles; as well as Schubert’s tender waltzes; fiery Impromptu in F minor, and heavenly Ave Maria. Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/k…

As the built environment faces growing challenges related to climate change, resource use, and urban development, architecture is increasingly turning its attention toward renovation, adaptation, and reuse. Our panel, Building Less, Transforming More brings together Nordic and American perspectives on how we can move beyond demolition and replacement toward a more responsible approach to building. Register: scandinaviahouse.org/event/b…