Every week. Swedish Language Classes. We offer several different levels of instruction: Beginners 1 & 2, Intermediate, Advanced and Conversational Swedish. Conversational Swedish is Friday at lunchtime, and other classes meet on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Call 206-283-1090 for more information and to register. Most classes are $70 for SCC members, $95 non-members.
Every Friday. Library & Genealogy.
Our Friday librarian and genealogist, Alan McCool, will guide your genealogy or help you find a book. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to make an appointment or ask questions ahead of time.
Every Friday. “Mad Men.”
Our building is from the ’60s, so we’re showing the TV series “Mad Men” in the library. We started the third season in late November. 7:30 p.m.
Every Friday. Viking Series.
The Viking influence on history, culture, language and the arts can still be felt today, both in Scandinavia and further abroad. Whether you've delved deep into the sagas or have never studied the Vikings before, you're sure to enjoy our weekly Viking presentations, every Friday at 6 p.m. at the Swedish Cultural Center. We're watching a 36-week DVD series on Vikings by Professor Kenneth Harl of Tulane University. Start anywhere in the series. Free.
Every Friday. Social Bridge.
Hankering for a hand of bridge? All players welcome, from beginners to experts. 2 p.m. If a group wants to play in the evening, say 7:30 p.m., we’ll make it happen. Let us know how many to prepare for:
Every Friday. Matinee.
Scandinavian films with English subtitles. $5 donation. 2 p.m. Come early for a delicious lunch in our Friday Kafé.
- May 11. Swedish crime film, Wallander series: Innan Frosten (Before the Frost).
- May 18. Swedish film: Patrik Age 1.5.
- May 25. Finnish film: Napapiirin Sankarit (Lapland Odyssey).
What an evening!! Live music by the jazz group Gravity, plus wine tasting by Ste. Michelle Winery. We start off with wine tasting, and at 6 p.m. we’ll enjoy dinner along with singing by the Norwegian Ladies Chorus. Jazz starts after dinner. Entertainment and wine tasting are free; meals available for purchase.
Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13. SWEA Art Fair.
Sponsored by the Swedish Women’s Educational Association. Art show in the lobby floor of the Swedish Cultural Center with works by local artists. Everything is for sale and benefits SWEA’s scholarship program. Saturday 2–6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, visit the SWEA Web site or e-mail
Wednesday, May 16. Kafferep.
Monthly Swedish-style coffee party with homemade goodies from our best bakers. 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, May 16. Swedish Film.
Patrik Age 1.5. Catch the surprise when a gay couple adopts a child they think is 1.5 years of age. You guessed it! A teenager shows up. 7:30 p.m. $5.
Wednesday, May 23. Finnish Film.
Napapiirin sankarit (Lapland Odyssey). Part comedy and part road show that spotlights Lapland. Sponsored by the Finlandia Foundation. 7:30 p.m. $5 donation. Shown again Friday, May 25, 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 31. Singer from Gotland.
Theresa Andersson, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, will be performing at the Triple Door, 215 Union St., Seattle. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 3. Swedish Pancakes.
Music by Metro Gnomes, Nordic Reflections, and Folk Voice Band plus dancing, authentic Swedish pancakes, lingonberries, ham, and all the right fixin’s: $9 guests, $7 SCC members, $5 children 5–12. 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. As always, stay afterward for genealogy help.
Sunday, June 3. “Mostly Nordic” Series Features Sweden.
Enjoy Swedish music at “Drottingholm to Monticello—Music for a Royal Democracy,” part of Nordic Heritage Museum’s Mostly Nordic series. Chamber music concert plus dinner. 3014 NW 67th, Seattle. Information: 206-789-5707 or visit the Museum's Web site.
Tuesday, June 5. Ladies Auxiliary.
Support the club and enjoy the company of other women. Every first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. (except July and August).
Wednesday, June 6. Members & Friends Dinner.
A female fiddling group from Finland, Jepokryddona, will provide the entertainment. Co-sponsored by the Swedish Finn Historical Association. $20. RSVP by Tuesday, June 5. Late RSVPs and walk-ins $23. Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:30.
Friday, June 8. Sounders’ Adam Johansson Visits the Club!
The Sounders’ new player from Gothenburg, Adam Johansson, will talk about playing for the Sounders, sign autographs, etc. Dinners for sale will be kid-appropriate. $10 admission to meet Adam; $5 for kids (6–12 years of age). Co-sponsored by Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce. 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 9. Swedish National Day.
Swedish car show from 12 noon to 4 p.m., with vintage Saabs and Volvos from the 1960s and early ’70s. Crown Room Lounge open for Swedish cold food and drinks from 12 noon on. Dancing with music by Sylvia and her Fjordsong Band from 1:30 to 4:30 ($10). Program with announcement of Swede of the Year, singing by children of Swedish School, Swedish Women’s Chorus, and Svea Male Chorus. Marinated pork tenderloin dinner by Ann-Margret and program featuring Nordiska Folkdancers at 5 p.m. $25. Raffle prizes drawn! All in all, a very big day at the club. Dinner reservations $25 in advance; $27 at the door.
Monday, June 11. Accordion Social.
Sponsored by the Northwest Accordion Society. Visit the monthly accordion social at the Swedish club. On this evening, the Accordionaires will perform, featuring soloists and duos as well as the entire 17-piece orchestra. Their music is classical and contemporary. Come for dancing or listening or both. The bar will be open. Visitors welcome! $5. 7:30. Also Nov. 12.
Wednesday, June 20. Kafferep.
Monthly Swedish-style coffee party with homemade goodies from our best bakers. 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, June 20. Swedish Film.
Smala Sussie (Slim Susie). Young man goes to his hometown to look for his sister. 7:30 p.m. $5. In Swedish with English subtitles.
Friday, June 22. Midsommar at Happy Hour.
Pole dancing at the Center! No, not that kind of pole dancing. Celebrate midsommar during Happy Hour! In honor of the summer solstice, we'll raise a traditional majstång (maypole) by 4 p.m. and invite you to help decorate it. A smörgåsbord of Swedish summer food, including herring, potatoes, and strawberries, all prepared by Ann-Margret, will be available for your enjoyment too. Richard Svensson will play traditional dance music.
Sunday, June 24. Skandia Midsommarfest.
Sponsored by Skandia Folkdance Society. This is the most colorful and best musical event of the year! Held at St Edwards Park in Kenmore. The club will need volunteers to staff our booth. Starts at 10 a.m. and goes all day. Dancers, musicians, vendors, etc. A wonderful event!
Wednesday, July 4. Fourth of July at the Club!
Absolutely the best spot in Seattle for watching fireworks. Barbecue dinner. Fun for all ages. Bring your friends. Cost depends on membership status and outdoor or indoor seating during fireworks: $35 to $50. Free parking. 6:30 p.m.
Save the Date
Wednesday, Sept. 5. Members & Friends Dinner.
Author Paula Becker of The Future Remembered: The 1962 Seattle World’s Fair and Its Legacy.
Friday, Sept. 7. Wine Pairing at Dinner.
Chateau Ste. Michelle will pair wines with our Friday entrees.
Wednesday, Oct. 3. Members & Friends Dinner.
Scott Larson will speak on “Scandinavians on the RMS Titanic.”
Saturday, Oct. 13. Dancing with Swedish Stars.
Fun and fund-raising extravaganza.
Saturday & Sunday, Nov 3 & 4. Scandinavian Holiday Bazaar.
Monday, Nov. 12. Accordion Evening.
Join the Northwest Accordion Society for their monthly accordion social at the Swedish club. Visitors welcome! Come to listen and/or dance: $5. 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 9. Luciafest with UW Students.
Saturday, Dec 15. Lucia Bal.
Volunteer Projects
We always need volunteers for our pancake breakfasts: set up, flip pancakes, pour coffee, bus tables, etc. Whatever your skills, we’ll find a place for you!
Our library needs volunteers to record data about donated books. If you read Swedish, it’s a help, but not required.
What about Kubb at the club? It’s a great way for all generations to come together. We just need someone to organize a tournament. Is it you?
Finally, here’s a simple way to help the club: by RSVP’ing early for dinners and other events. So many of you RSVP at the last moment, and meanwhile, we’ve had to guess if you’re coming. Sometimes we guess too optimistically about how many will show, and we have to pay for those meals. Tell us early that you’re coming and you’ll help us save money—which is just as good as volunteering!
For more information, or to lend a hand on volunteer projects, e-mail or call 206-283-1090.
Genealogy help. Free to Swedish Cultural Center members. Genealogist/librarian Alan McCool is available Fridays, 1:30–3:30 p.m., to help you find a book or look up your family on our online genealogy resources. or just drop by.
