Calendar
October 2025
Oct 17 – FAA Program for members – Aaron Brown
Author, historian, and editorial columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune. He was the last person to interview communist leader Gus Hall. He will talk about the Finnish-American influence on Minnesota history: From immigration to politics, stories of of how the Finns shaped the North Star State.
Where: Zoom
When: Friday 6:30 pm
Author, historian, and editorial columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune. He was the last person to interview communist leader Gus Hall. He will talk about the Finnish-American influence on Minnesota history: From immigration to politics, stories of of how the Finns shaped the North Star State.
Where: Zoom
When: Friday 6:30 pm
Oct 30 – Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival will be showing Never Alone.
Never Alone tells the gripping story of Jewish refugees seeking safety in Finland during WWII. As Nazi influence grows, the Finnish-Jewish businessman Abraham Stiller (Ville Virtanen, Netflix’s Bordertown) risks everything to protect the refugee community. This powerful film showcases courage, resilience, and the fight for hope in the face of overwhelming adversity.
More Info and Buy Tickets (Discount code: FAA)
Where: Minnesota Jewish Center
When: Friday 1:00 pm
Never Alone tells the gripping story of Jewish refugees seeking safety in Finland during WWII. As Nazi influence grows, the Finnish-Jewish businessman Abraham Stiller (Ville Virtanen, Netflix’s Bordertown) risks everything to protect the refugee community. This powerful film showcases courage, resilience, and the fight for hope in the face of overwhelming adversity.
More Info and Buy Tickets (Discount code: FAA)
Where: Minnesota Jewish Center
When: Friday 1:00 pm
November 2025
Nov 13 – Book Club
Joint session with Finnish Genealogy Group (FGGMN) reading “The End of Drum Time” by Hanna Pylväinen
Where: Ridgedale library – Larkspur Room
When: Monday 1-3pm
Joint session with Finnish Genealogy Group (FGGMN) reading “The End of Drum Time” by Hanna Pylväinen
Where: Ridgedale library – Larkspur Room
When: Monday 1-3pm
Nov 15 – Finnish Stars
Sarah Stengle provides a workshop for making Finnish paper stars.
Where: Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis
When: Monday 10:30 am
Cost: $15.00
Sarah Stengle provides a workshop for making Finnish paper stars.
Where: Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis
When: Monday 10:30 am
Cost: $15.00
Nov 15 – Ismo
Ismo Mikael Leikola, sometimes known professionally as ISMO, is a Finnish comedian, musician, author, screenwriter, and YouTuber. Leikola made his United States debut in 2014, when he won the “Funniest Person in the World” competition organized by the comedy club Laugh Factory.
Where: Pantages Theatre
When: Monday 8:00 pm
Cost: from $67.00 Ticketmaster
Ismo Mikael Leikola, sometimes known professionally as ISMO, is a Finnish comedian, musician, author, screenwriter, and YouTuber. Leikola made his United States debut in 2014, when he won the “Funniest Person in the World” competition organized by the comedy club Laugh Factory.
Where: Pantages Theatre
When: Monday 8:00 pm
Cost: from $67.00 Ticketmaster
Nov 21 – FAA Program for members – Kickoff of Salolampi Fundraiser
Salolampi leaders and Lily Obeda will talk about changes and work weekends. Salolampi villagers will talk about their experience this past summer.
Where: Danish American Center
When: Friday 6:30 pm
Salolampi leaders and Lily Obeda will talk about changes and work weekends. Salolampi villagers will talk about their experience this past summer.
Where: Danish American Center
When: Friday 6:30 pm
December 2025
Dec 6 – Kauneimmat Joululaulut & Joulutori
Traditional Finnish Christmas Sing-Along. Social time with coffee and pulla following the service, alongside a Christmas market.
Where: St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Roseville
When: 2-4:30 pm Saturday
Traditional Finnish Christmas Sing-Along. Social time with coffee and pulla following the service, alongside a Christmas market.
Where: St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Roseville
When: 2-4:30 pm Saturday
Dec 6 – A special program honoring Beatrice Ojakangas.
It will include a screening of the Julia Child television program on the day that Bea appeared on the show. There will also be a panel discussion.
Our Scandinavian Julia Child
Where: Minnesota History Center
When: Saturday 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
It will include a screening of the Julia Child television program on the day that Bea appeared on the show. There will also be a panel discussion.
Our Scandinavian Julia Child
Where: Minnesota History Center
When: Saturday 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Dec 12 – Celebration of Finnish Christmas Music
With Suomi 100 Choir and Ameriikan Poijat Brass playing music from their Christmas album Joulusauna. Includes Finnish Christmas carol sing-along. Free will donation.
For more information: ameriikanpoijat.org
Where: Mindekirchen Memorial Church; 924 E 22nd St, Minneapolis
When: Friday 7:00 pm
With Suomi 100 Choir and Ameriikan Poijat Brass playing music from their Christmas album Joulusauna. Includes Finnish Christmas carol sing-along. Free will donation.
For more information: ameriikanpoijat.org
Where: Mindekirchen Memorial Church; 924 E 22nd St, Minneapolis
When: Friday 7:00 pm