Every Friday. Swedish Kafé & Happy Hour! Smörgås sandwiches, Swedish meatballs, and homemade Swedish pastries. Kafé from 12 noon on. Evening food by Chef Ann-Margret and Malin varies weekly. Food starts at 6 p.m. Always a fantastic view. 5-10:30 p.m. 1920 Dexter Ave. N.

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. Matinee.
Scandinavian films with English subtitles. $5 donation. 2 p.m. Come early for a delicious lunch in our Friday Kafé.

Week of Jan. 9. Classes Begin.
Swedish History, Beginning Swedish I, Beginning Swedish II, Beginning Swedish II Plus, Brush-Up Swedish, Intermediate Swedish, Advanced Swedish and Conversational Swedish. Something for everyone! Day and evening classes. For more information, check the class schedule. (We have done some research for you: SCC’s classes, taught by the same instructor who teaches Swedish at Nordic Heritage Museum, are CHEAPER! Come to the club to learn Swedish.)

Wednesday, Feb. 1. Members & Friends Dinner.
Naturalist photographs of Greenland and Finland by a local researcher couple. $20. RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 31. Late RSVPs and walk-ins $23. Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:30.

Friday, Feb. 3. Finnish Matinee.
The Cuckoo (Kukushka) is a Russian film set in Finland during the last days of World War II. Two soldiers, one Soviet and one Finnish, face a long winter stranded together at a Sami widow’s hut. This romantic comedy/drama won a shelf full of international festival awards. With subtitles. Screens Friday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. $5 donation.

Sunday, Feb 5. Saami Film.
Kautokeino Rebellion (Kautokeino Upproret). Cultural awakening inspires rebellion in a 19th-century Norwegian village. In Norwegian with English subtitles. 1 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3. Happy Hour with Tim Kennedy.
Jazz musician we’ve enjoyed in the past comes to Happy Hour to entertain you from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Eat a delicious Swedish dinner and relax with his repertoire of great jazz.

Sunday, Feb. 5. Swedish Pancakes.
Music by MetroGnomes, Katrilli & Folk Voice Band, and Smilin’ Scandinavians. 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. Stay for genealogy help afterward in the SFHS offices. Also March 4, April 1.

Tuesday, Feb. 7. Ladies Auxiliary.
Support the club and enjoy company of other women. Every first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Also Mar. 6, Apr. 3, etc. (except summer months).

Friday, Feb. 10. Book Launch.
SCC Board member, Swedish language instructor, and award-winning book translator Laura Wideburg launches Night Rounds, book 4 in the Inspector Huss series by Helen Tursten. Secret Garden Book Store will be here to sell copies, and you can get Laura’s autograph. She’ll tell us the ups and downs of translating the book. 7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 13. 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. Also Apr. 9, June 11, and Nov. 12.

Wednesday, Feb. 15. Swedish Film.
Flickan (The Girl). Swedish film from 2009. English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. Donation $5.

Wednesday, Feb. 15. Kafferep.
Monthly Swedish-style coffee party with homemade goodies from our best baking members. 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Free.

Saturday, Feb. 18. Hat and Fur Luncheon.
Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the club. It’s a chance to wear your hats and/or furs. Four local milliners will join us to show and sell their latest hat creations. 12 noon. Cost: $25.

Sunday, Feb. 19. Swedish Car Cruise-In to Issaquah.
Car show open to all Swedish cars—and everyone is welcome to come view them! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the XXX Root Beer Drive-In, 98 NE Gilman Blvd., Issaquah. For more information about this sixth annual car event put on by the Puget Sound Volvo Sports America club, contact Gary or at 206-365-6913.

Wednesday, Feb. 22. Finnish Film.
The Finnish Phenomenon is a documentary on what makes the Finnish model so exceptional. Panel discussion will follow. 7:30 p.m. $5. Repeats Friday, Feb. 24.

Friday, Feb. 24. Scandinavian Folkdance and Waltz Lesson.
Learn how to dance the waltz. Taught by Pat McMonagle at 7:30 p.m., followed by dancing to live Scandinavian music by Seattle’s Skandia Spelmanslag from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Lesson: $5 members, $7 guests. Dance: $8 members, $10 guests. For more information, contact

Sunday, Mar. 4. Swedish Pancakes.
Real Swedish pancakes plus live music for dancing make this the most delicious Sunday fun in Seattle! Lingonberries, ham, and all the right fixin’s. Members $7, non-members $9, children ages 5 to 12 $5. 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 6. Ladies Auxiliary.
Support the club and enjoy company of other women. Every first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 7. Members & Friends Dinner.
The evening starts with a viewing of “Mostly Sweden” original artwork in our lobby. Our program will be a “State of the SCC” presentation, followed by an “Ask the Board” session. Bring your questions for the Board or in advance. $20. RSVP by Tuesday, Mar. 6. Late RSVPs and walk-ins $23. Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:30.

Friday, Mar. 9. Happy Hour with Jazz.
Trevor Rasmussen joins us to provide his versatile style of jazz from 6:30 to 8:30. Swedish food and jazz music go beautifully together!

Sunday, Mar. 18. Påskris och Semlor.
Join us to make Easter decorations of a påskris (feathers and twigs) bouquet for your home. Enjoy homemade semlor (the most delicious buns ever!). Bring colored feathers if you have them. $5 suggested donation. Kaffe, varmt choklad, and semlor. 1–3 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 21. Kafferep.
Monthly Swedish-style coffee party with homemade goodies from our best baking members. 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Free.

Wednesday, Mar. 21. Swedish Film.
Miss Kicki. Swedish film from 2009 with English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. Donation $5.

Friday, Mar. 23. Våffeldagen at Friday Kafé.
When Vårfrudagen (Feast of the Annunciation) rolls around, Swedes enjoy waffles. (If you don’t know why, come to Friday Kafé to learn about the tradition!) We’ll be making waffles for you on this day from 12 noon to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 28. Finnish Film.
Under the North Star (Täälä pohjan tähden alla). This three-hour film limns the conflict between rural poor and landed gentry in the early 20th century. 7:30 p.m. $5. Repeats Friday, Feb. 24.

Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 31 & Apr. 1. Antiques & Great Finds Sale.
Got stuff? Do you like antiques and undiscovered treasures? You can be a buyer or a seller (or both!) at our Great Finds sale. Contact for information on becoming a vendor.

Sunday, Apr. 1. Swedish Pancakes.
Real Swedish pancakes plus live music for dancing make this the most delicious Sunday fun in Seattle! Lingonberries, ham, and all the right fixin’s. Members $7, non-members $9, children ages 5 to 12 $5. 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 3. Ladies Auxiliary.
Support the club and enjoy company of other women. Every first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 4. Members & Friends Dinner.
Annual meeting of the Swedish Cultural Center, including election of new board members. Seattle City Councilmember Richard Conlin will report on the Greenest Cities Conference in Växjö, Sweden. $20. RSVP by Tuesday, Apr. 3. Late RSVPs and walk-ins $23. Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:30.

Monday, Apr. 9. 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. Also June 11 and Nov. 12.

Friday, Apr. 13 (tentative). Pea Soup Challenge.
This year, the women of the club are taking on two-time winner Gunnar Wallin to find out who makes the best Swedish pea soup. What will Gunnar do to keep his title? Come and vote for the best pea soup!

Wednesday, Apr. 18. Kafferep.
Monthly Swedish-style coffee party with homemade goodies from our best baking members. 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Free.

Friday, May (date TBD). Dancing with Swedish Stars.
Help determine which of our members and friends are the best dancers, while raising funds for the club! Stay tuned for exact date (and perhaps for your invitation to become a contestant!)

Wednesday, June 6. Members & Friends Dinner.
A singing 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.

Every Friday. Matinee. Films with English subtitles. $5 donation. 2 p.m. Come early for lunch in our Kafé. We are working to bring in more modern films. Call 206-283-1090 to learn the titles for the month.

Save the Date

Saturday, June 9. Our annual Swedish National Day celebration with car show during the day and dinner in the evening and our announcement of Swede of the Year.

Saturday, Oct. 13. Annual Auction: Swedes Go Abroad! This is our largest fundraising event of the year and it takes a year to pull it off. Join the fun now by volunteering to help plan. RSVP:

Saturday & Sunday, Nov 3 & 4. Holiday Bazaar.

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.