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A guide to fun and interesting Swedish events outside Sweden
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CHICAGO Swedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640 Tel: 773-728 8111 | info@samac.org www.swedishamericanmuseum.org The Museum, Gallery and Store are now open with special guidelines. Our online events are still going ahead as planned. The Museum Store will continue to offer curbside pickup as well as online orders. The Children's Museum remains closed until further notice. Ongoing through July 2021 – Exhibition at the Main Gallery – Five local SwedishAmerican artists, Lois Baron, Sharon Bladholm, Jean Cate, Vivian Morrison and Eva Nye. MINNEAPOLIS American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55407 Tel: 612-871 4907 | www.asimn.org Ongoing through July 11, 2021 – The exhibition Papier Opening July 22 – Kindertransport – Rescuing Children on the Brink of War PHILADEPHIA American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145 | Tel: 215-389 1776 | info@americanswedish.org | www.americanswedish.org Opening July 23, 2021 – American by Craft: The Furniture of Olof Althin. This exhibition reunites the workshop and wares of Olof Althin (1859-1920), an immigrant cabinetmaker and antiques restorer in turnof-the-century Boston. July 29 – Thur 7pm-8:30pm: SmörgåsBeer 2021. Virtually again this year. Please check website for registration. Aug 11 – Wed 6:30pm: The Park, the Prince, the Plan. Virtual talk with Thomas Keels. Aug 20 – Fri 6:30pm: Crayfish Party. Enjoy a summer evening on the Museum terrace while indulging in Swedish favorites. Please check website for registration. PORTLAND Nordic Northwest Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd., Portland, OR 97223 | Tel: 503-977 0275 8
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www.nordicnorthwest.org Ongoing through July 2021 – Swedish Dads Jul 31 – Sat 10am-4pm: Decorated Cutting Board. Aug 1 – Sun 10am-4pm: Spoon carving for Beginners. SEATTLE Swedish Cultural Center 1920 Dexter Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109 Tel: 206-283 1090 | www.swedishclubnw.org info@swedishculturalcenter.org Jul 4 – Sun 9am to 12 noon: Swedish Pancakes. We’re getting back into serving Swedish pancakes on the first Sunday of the month at the Club. Live outdoor music by Folk Voice Duo. Aug 1 – Sun 9am to 12 noon: Swedish Pancakes. We’re getting back into serving Swedish pancakes on the first Sunday of the month at the Club. Live outdoor music by Folk Voice Duo. Fridays in July – 5pm - 6pm: Swedish Happy Hour. Swedish dinners for takeout (5–6 p.m.) and dine-in (6–8 p.m.). By reservation only. National Nordic Museum 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107 Tel: 206-789 5707 | nordic@nordicmuseum.org www.nordicmuseum.org Ongoing through July 18 – Ski Jumping and Nordic America. Ongoing through Oct 17 – Landscape Masterpieces from Finnish National Gallery WASHINGTON, DC Embassy of Sweden 2900 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20007 Tel: 202-467 2600 | www.swedenabroad.com ambassaden.washington@gov.se The Embassy will remain in a modified telework arrangement, offering limited consular services by appointment only. Phone hours are: Mon-Fri 9 am to 4 pm (closed for lunch 12 to 1 pm), 202-467 2600. OTTAWA Embassy of Sweden Ottawa 377 Dalhousie Street, Suite 305, Ottawa ON K1N 9NB Tel: 613-241 2277 www.swedishembassy.ca 18
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To mitigate the effects of the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the outbreak, a temporary ban on entry to the EU via Sweden is in force. Foreign nationals will have to present a negative test result for COVID-19 upon entry into Sweden. TORONTO Swedish Lutheran Church 25 Old York Mills Rd, North York, ON M2P 1B5 toronto@svenskakyrkan.se Tel: 416 486-0466 Please visit www.svenskakyrkan.se/toronto for information about upcoming services. VANCOUVER Scandinavian Community Centre 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby, BC V5B 4P9 Tel: 604-294 2777 | info@scancentre.org www.scancentre.org In response to the PHO Guidance published May 25th, the Scandinavian Centre will open with limited capacity on August 1st. Please visit our website for more info. WINNIPEG Swedish Cultural Assoc of Manitoba Scandinavian Cultural Centre 764 Erin St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 2W4 Tel: 204-774 8047 | www.scandinaviancentre.ca/sweden | Registration by email at svenskclub17@gmail.com The Scandinavian Cultural Centre remains closed due to pandemic restrictions that are currently in place. Please visit our website for updates and information on Theme-based Meals To-Go that continue to be offered weekly. Aug – Nordic heritage mural unveiling. World renowned mural artist, Charlie Johnston is painting a mural on our Centre building this summer to depict the heritage of our five Nordic countries. Watch for more information on our website. Sept 24 – TGIF Dinner - Markmann Award: Our Swedish Assoc member, Neil Carlson, has been selected to receive this prestigious award acknowledging over 40 years of his dedication, support and honour through volunteering at our Scandinavian Centre. Further information on this event will be posted on our website. 28
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