Events

Our monthly happy hours are returning this October 4th? Please bring your Swedes Danes Norwegians Finns Icelanders and their friends (non-Scandinavians ok too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work.

In collaboration with FAWN, we invite you to join us on October 19th for a conversation with author, Jyrki Karvinen, about Finland's long road to NATO membership.

We invite you to join us for hour next happy hour. Please bring your Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, and Icelanders and their friends (non-Scandinavians ok too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work.

An annual tradition since 1909, we invite you to join us again to enjoy a truly festive evening at the beautiful Metropolitan Club in New York for our favorite evening […]

An invitation from the Galerie56 and the American Scandinavian Society to attend a private viewing of GARBO TALKS in the presence of the Consul General of Sweden Camilla Mellander.

We invite you to join us to celebrate our 2023 Grant Recipients, listen to select work and presentations from our awardees and honor our long-time outgoing Grant Chair Madelyn Kristoffersson. Hors d'oeuvres and wine reception to follow directly in the Trygve Lie Gallery downstairs. 

We invite you to join us for hour next happy hour. Please bring your Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, and Icelanders and their friends (non-Scandinavians ok too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work.

We invite you to join us for hour next happy hour. Please bring your Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, and Icelanders and their friends (non-Scandinavians ok too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work.

Join us for a captivating evening and immerse yourself in the intersection of art and craftsmanship as we showcase the works of Norwegian artist Anki King at Carl Hansen & Søn Flagship store Soho, New York, the debut of her work in the United States.

The Åland Society of New York presents in cooperation with American Scandinavian Society and Finnish & American Women’s Network: “Celebration of the 101st anniversary of Ålands Självstyrelsedag/ Autonomy Day - Åland Day June 9.” We invite you to join us for entertainment, refreshments, and raffles on June 9 from 2-4 PM at the Norwegian Seamen's Church in NYC.

We invite you to join us for hour next happy hour. Please bring your Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, and Icelanders and their friends (non-Scandinavians ok too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work.

The Swedish music group Klintetten, together with award winning folkdancers, will be performing their only show in New York City on Thursday, October 3rd! Join us for a music and dance performance, followed by reception. This event is co-sponsored by the American Scandinavian Society and the Vasa Order of America, Lodge Lindbergh #505.

We invite you to join us for hour next happy hour. Please bring your Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, and Icelanders and their friends (non-Scandinavians ok too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work.

Art & Design Tour In the vibrant neighborhood of Greenpoint/ North Brooklyn Saturday Oct 26, 2024  |  2-5pm   Featuring: • Tine Lundsfryd • Bruce Gagnier • Teak New York […]

We invite our members to a private viewing of the exhibition of porcelain wall works and ceramic sculptures by the artists Kirsi Kivivirta and Bente Skjøttgaard.

Join us Saturday November 16th to visit the studios of Danish, Norwegian and Swedish artists and curators at ISCP in Brooklyn. We will meet with visiting Scandinavian artists & curators in their studios- Lotte Nielsen (Denmark), Katrine Elise Agpalza Pedersen (Philippines/Norway), Tora Schultz (Sweden/Denmark), Jens Settergren (Denmark), and Sara Sjölin (Sweden/Switzerland/Denmark). Swedish Sophie Tottie’s work will also be included in ISCP’s 30th anniversary exhibition.

Dear members and to all who have enjoyed our happy hours, we are pleased to let you know that for November, we are having Swedish Holiday Luncheon in partnership with the renowned Björk restaurant. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in Swedish holiday traditions and indulge in a culinary journey!

Join us for our annual tradition since 1909, a truly festive evening at the beautiful Metropolitan Club in New York for our favorite evening of the year and the start of the Holiday Season! Included in your ticket is an open bar, a selection of hors d’oeuvres, a three course dinner, Lucia Procession and Lucia songs, and dancing until midnight!

“in the wild rush of spring” – an exhibition meditating on women, the natural world and the intrinsic links between them – features works on paper, painting and mixed-media works by artists Candace Jensen, Elisa Jensen and Lisa Saeboe. Presented by the American Scandinavian Society and curated by Audra Verona Lambert, the exhibit is on view at Trygve Lie Gallery from Feb 5-28, 2025 with Opening Reception on February 13th from 5-8pm.

We invite you to join us this year as we celebrate four artists with their cultural grants. We will enjoy a performance and hear presentations of their respective works. Followed by a cocktail reception in the Trygve Lie Gallery. This evening will be in conjunction with the closing of our art exhibit "in the wild rush of spring."

We invite you to join us for hour next happy hour. Please bring your Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, and Icelanders and their friends (non-Scandinavians ok too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work.

Join us for a heartwarming Swedish Easter Lunch, Family Style, in partnership with the renowned Björk restaurant!

The American Scandinavian Society proudly announces that our President, Lars Nilsen will be the Grand Marshall of this year's Norwegian American 17th of May Parade. The 71st Parade will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, starting at 1:30 PM in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn NY. We will be commemorating the 211th Anniversary of the signing of Norway's Constitution! This year’s theme is “Celebrating Norwegian Immigration 1825-2025”. Congratulations to Lars!!!

The Consul General of Sweden in New York, H.E. Erik Ullenhag, together with SWEA NY and the American Scandinavian Society, welcomes you to join our annual Crayfish Party on September 10, 2025 at 6pm! Limited tickets available, on sale from July 31 - August 31 only.

Dear members and to all who have enjoyed our happy hours, we are pleased to let you know that for November, we are having Swedish Holiday Luncheon in partnership with the renowned Björk restaurant. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in Swedish holiday traditions and indulge in a culinary journey!

Join us for our annual tradition since 1909, a truly festive evening at the beautiful Metropolitan Club in New York for our favorite evening of the year and the start of the Holiday Season! Included in your ticket is an open bar, a selection of hors d’oeuvres, a three course dinner, Lucia Procession and Lucia songs, and dancing until midnight!

The exhibition features folded paper sculpture, metal sculpture and photography by Nils Bruun (1938-2023). Nils was a Danish-American engineer with a love of flight and a sculptor’s eye. His captivating abstract origami is on display; some pieces are for sale. The exhibit, curated by Margret M. Ditolla, will run concurrent with the Harriet Nilsen Winter Concert and the 2025 Cultural Grant Ceremony to be held in February.

We are thrilled to announce our four outstanding grant winners, each deserving of recognition for their contributions to the cultural landscape. In today’s world, culture plays a vital role; it connects us, grounds us, and shapes our identity. Let’s come together to celebrate the richness of our diverse heritage and the impactful work being done in our communities. Join us in honoring these remarkable individuals and their commitment to fostering cultural growth.