Exhibitions
Featured:
NORDIC TEXTILE TAKEOVER: THE COLD STITCH
September 4, 2026 - September 16, 2026
Join us for THE COLD STITCH, a weekend exhibition, artist talks, and workshop series highlighting contemporary Nordic textiles.
Concerts
Upcoming:
SOUNDS OF LIGHT AND DARKNESS
Join us on September 17 for an evening of Nordic music with the newest works by maestras Johanna Telander, Helena Maria Falk, Anita Lerche, Arta Jēkabsone, Rasa Vitkauskaite and Simona Smirnova.
Films
Upcoming:
THE QUIET BEEKEEPER
NEW NORDIC CINEMASeries
On September 16, see the poignant, meditative family drama THE QUIET BEEKEEPER, winner of the Audience Award at the 2026 Göteborg Film Festival!
Language Courses
Upcoming:
SOLD OUT — SWEDISH 1.1
Learn the Nordic languages in classes offered this fall at Scandinavia House! In Swedish 1.1, you will build your Swedish vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar skills, while also learning about Swedish culture and life.
Learning + Activities
Upcoming:
THE COLD STITCH WORKSHOPS
Textile TakeoverSeries
NORDIC TEXTILE TAKEOVER: THE COLD STITCH is a weekend exhibition, symposium, and workshop series highlighting contemporary Nordic textiles.
Lectures + Literary
Upcoming:
THE HOME OF THE DROWNED
Join us on September 15 for a discussion and presentation on "The Home of the Drowned" with August Prize-winning Sámi author Elin Anna Labba.
Celebrations
Upcoming:
SCANDINAVIAN EVERYDAY COOKING
Join us on October 24 for a food demo and book talk by Nichole Accettola, the chef behind San Francisco’s beloved Kantine, to celebrate her new book SCANDINAVIAN EVERYDAY!
Design
Upcoming:
BUILDING LESS, TRANSFORMING MORE
Join us for an afternoon bringing together Nordic and American design perspectives on how we can rethink the future of our cities through transformational building practice.
Holidays
Upcoming:
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Enjoy a traditional Swedish Lucia procession at Scandinavia House's annual Holiday Concert.