ASF + Scan House

"For the past four months, negotiators from the United States, Greenland and Denmark... have been holding confidential talks in Washington about Greenland’s future" — learn more about this crucial juncture from NYT correspondent Jeffrey Gettleman tomorrow, May 19 at 12PM, during a virtual conversation on his experiences reporting in Greenland over the past year! nytimes.com/2026/05/18/wor…

Tomorrow, May 19th, experience a staged reading of Sofia Fredén’s black comedy, Hand in Hand. In this dark comedy, a group of desperate urbanites navigate the cold, unforgiving landscape of Stockholm’s housing market. Forced together by the basic need for shelter, five young adults and one misplaced father find themselves entangled in a web of absurd negotiations, transactional love, and biting humor. Learn more: scandinaviahouse.org/event/hand-in-…

“A playful, insightful character study”—On May 20th, see SEX, Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud’s second installment of the widely acclaimed Oslo Trilogy! In this touching film about two male colleagues, SEX envisions honest, warm-hearted possibilities for gender expansiveness within heterosexual monogamy, while also enacting the intricacy of an authentic and generous love. Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/sex/

On May 27, see the enthralling, Baltic-produced historical drama Two Prosecutors! Based upon a long-unpublished novella by Soviet gulag survivor Georgy Demidov, Two Prosecutors paints a hypnotic, chilling, blackly comic portrait of the mechanisms of Great Purge-era tyranny, with a potent contemporary resonance. Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/two-pros…

On May 19th, join us for a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and global correspondent Jeffrey Gettleman on his experiences reporting in Greenland over the past year for The New York Times, including his on-the-ground impressions and insights into the complex dynamic between competing global interests. RSVP: scandinaviahouse.org/event/reportin…

Reflecting on Nordic design’s pivotal role in Modernism in America during the 20th century, we turn again to the Nordic tradition for its resilient building strategies for climate action and wellbeing. On May 14th (TONIGHT), join us for the last panel in our NEXT IN NORDIC AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE with Daniel Baumann of Henning Larsen; Daniel Sundlin of BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group; and Ingalill Wahlroos-Ritter, Director of Architecture for Communities Los Angeles (ACLA). RSVP: scandinaviahouse.org/event/next-in-…

On May 14, join us for a panel discussion at Future Art Fair, featuring Scandinavia House curator Emily Stoddart! At a time when rising costs, constrained mobility, and shifting political landscapes are redefining how culture circulates across borders, this conversation considers the role of privately governed, nonprofit institutions as stewards of international cultural exchange. This panel will be followed by a cocktail reception and curator-led walk-through hosted by Scandinavia House and The Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York. Learn more: scandinaviahouse.org/event/internat…

Celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day, at Björk Cafe & Bistro at Scandinavia House! The prix-fixe menu features Norwegian specialties including eggs benedict, Norwegian “Speke” ham with scrambled eggs, and a fresh berry pavlova, as well as a sparkling Nordic mimosa (lingonberry, elderflower or black current). scandinaviahouse.org/event/norwegia…

On May 14th, join us for a panel discussion at Future Art Fair, featuring Scandinavia House curator Emily Stoddart! At a time when rising costs, constrained mobility, and shifting political landscapes are redefining how culture circulates across borders, this conversation considers the role of privately governed, nonprofit institutions—supported by both public and private funding—as stewards of international cultural exchange. Learn more: scandinaviahouse.org/event/internat…

On May 19, in celebration of Scandinavia House’s 25th anniversary, SATC is proud to present a staged reading of Sofia Fredén’s black comedy, Hand in Hand. This performance marks a special homecoming—the play was first performed on this very stage in 2011 as part of SATC’s debut Contemporary Reading Series. In Sofia Fredén’s dark comedy Hand in Hand, a group of desperate urbanites navigate the cold, unforgiving landscape of Stockholm’s housing market. Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/hand-in-…

See LOVE on May 13 at 7 PM! --- “Dag Johan Haugerud’s gently humanistic drama is one of those films that feels akin to a prism, refracting its theme into the array of colors it contains…it’s so beautiful that you want to just keep dwelling in its world.” (Alissa Wilkinson, The New York Times) Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/love/

Nordic Book Club meets tomorrow, May 12, to discuss The School of Night by Karl Ove Knausgård. In a thrilling twist on Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus, Karl Ove Knausgaard masterfully spins a cautionary tale about the lengths that we will go to achieve success—and how far we are willing to fall. The School of Night is an indelible tale about dark temptations and moral depravity, and what we forget when we bargain with the devil. RSVP: scandinaviahouse.org/event/nordic-b…

Tomorrow, join us on May 12 for an unforgettable evening with world-renowned piano virtuoso Mūza Rubackytė! In this special program, Mūza Rubackytė will bring to life works by Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, Lithuania’s iconic composer and painter; Raminta Šerkšnytė, one of the country’s leading contemporary composers; and Leonard Godowsky. Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/piano-vi…

Treat your mother to a culinary taste journey through Scandinavia this Mother’s Day with a prix-fixe celebration at Björk Cafe & Bistro at Scandinavia House! This three-course menu features treats including chicken liver mousse, baked Icelandic cod or flank steak, and special desserts. ASF Members receive a 15-percent discount. Reservations: scandinaviahouse.org/event/mothers-…

Learn to Knit with us on May 12! The long-term benefits of knitting are widely recognized. Once you know the basics, knitting can create what’s called a “flow state,” similar to meditation. In this class designed for those who have never knit before, or beginners who would like to practice their stitches, you’ll learn to cast on, knit and purl. scandinaviahouse.org/event/beginner…

On May 17th, celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day, at Björk Cafe & Bistro at Scandinavia House! The prix-fixe menu features Norwegian specialties including eggs benedict, Norwegian “Speke” ham with scrambled eggs, and a fresh berry pavlova, as well as a sparkling Nordic mimosa (lingonberry, elderflower or black current). scandinaviahouse.org/event/norwegia…

Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! Nordic Book Club meets monthly via Zoom to discuss contemporary literature in translation. On May 12, 2026, in coordination with our West Nordic art exhibition Inside Voices, Outside Light, we’ll be discussing The School of Night by Karl Ove Knausgård. RSVP: scandinaviahouse.org/event/nordic-b…

The Children’s Center at Scandinavia House will close at 12:00 PM on Thursday, May 7, and open at 2:30 PM on Friday, May 8, to accommodate the ASF Gala. We will reopen with normal hours on Saturday, May 9. Thank you and have a great week! To learn more about the Children's Center, see here: scandinaviahouse.org/playing-learni…

“A playful, insightful character study”—On May 20th, see SEX, Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud’s second installment of the widely acclaimed Oslo Trilogy! SEX explores honest, warm-hearted possibilities for gender expansiveness within heterosexual monogamy, while also enacting the intricacy of an authentic and generous love. Tickets: scandinaviahouse.org/event/sex/

On May 19th, join us for a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and global correspondent Jeffrey Gettleman on his experiences reporting in Greenland over the past year for The New York Times, including his on-the-ground impressions and insights into the complex dynamic between competing global interests. Learn more: scandinaviahouse.org/event/reportin…