Events

Astoria Scandinavian Festival 2009

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:47:41 GMT

The 42nd Astoria Scandinavian Festival will take place on June 19 - 21, 2009, celebrating the history and culture of the Scandinavian countries.

ENSLAVED + OPETH American Tour

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:49:24 GMT

Norwegian black metal at venues across the US this May.

Norwegian film Troubled Water at the San Francisco International Film Festival

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:49:35 GMT

The Norwegian film Troubled Water will be screened at the San Francisco International Film Festival on May 4th, 6th and 7th.

The Thing on tour

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:48:26 GMT

Don’t miss the Norwegian/ Swedish jazz band ”The Thing,” during their US tour in April 2009. From April 26 - 30 they will play in California, Oregon and Washington.

Pianist Knut Erik Jensen on tour in the US February and March 2009

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:32:40 GMT

Norwegian pianist Knut Erik Jensen is touring the US playing music by Norwegian composers from the past two centuries.

IRREVERENT: Contemporary Nordic Craft Art

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:35:10 GMT

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) presents Irreverent: Contemporary Nordic Craft Art curated by Kate Eilertsen. This exhibition features a new generation of craft artists from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland who challenge the aesthetics and principles of Scandinavian Modernism.

Arctic Technology

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:32:44 GMT

The presence of technological installations on the isolated and sublime island of Svalbard is the focus of the norwegian fine art photographer Christian Houge's images in his exhibition 'Arctic Technology'. It will be featured at Hosfelt Gallery in San Francisco until the 21st of March.

The St. Olaf Band performs in San Francisco

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:34:39 GMT

Under the direction of Timothy Mahr, the St. Olaf Band will be performing at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in San Francisco on February 2nd as part of their 2009 Winter Tour.

Fabrik: The Legend of Mr. Rabinowitz

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:31:32 GMT

Inspired by Nordic and Yiddish folktales, Fabrik: The Legend of M. Rabinowitz pushes the boundaries of theatrical expression to explore one man’s search for home – and the ways in which individual choices leave an indelible impression on history.

Nordic Moods

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:35:43 GMT

An exhibition of paintings, prints, photography, textiles and ceramics by artists of Nordic/Scandinavian decent. Displayed at the Norwegian Seaman's Church in San Francisco.

Pianist Knut Erik Jensen’s Grieg Tour, Fall 2007, USA/Canada

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:31:04 GMT

Norwegian classical pianist Knut Erik Jensen will tour the U.S. and Canada playing music by the famous Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg from September 1 - October 23, 2007. U.S.
He will play in California, Oregon, Washington and North Dakota (Minot Symphany Orchestra and Norsk Høstfest), and Texas, British Columbia and Alberta.

Leiv Ove Andsnes in Concert

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:31:40 GMT

Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) and Christian Tetzlaff (violin) perform Mozart, Brahms, Janacek, and Schubert at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco January 27, 2009.

Voice of Joy on U.S. Tour

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:31:02 GMT

The Norwegian gospel choir Voice of Joy has announced 12 shows in the U.S., embarking on what will be their 6th tour in America.

Leif Ove Andsnes headliner in Brahms Festival

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:35:31 GMT

The internationally acclaimed Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes is one of the headlininers of the Brahms Festival in San Francisco and can be heard May 8-11 every evening.

LAST DAY! Norwegian Wood

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:33:48 GMT

The work of Wenche Selmer, one of the few women architects who gained a position among Norwegian architects in the 20th century, is explored in this exhibition by Elisabeth Tostrup, the Oslo School of Architecture. From February 19 to April 18 you may enjoy it at the AIA San Francisco Gallery. March 6 there will be an opening reception followed by a panel discussion.

May 17 celebrations on the West Coast

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:35:59 GMT

Here is a list of some of the events on the West Coast celebrating the Norwegian constitution day.

Ladytron + Datarock = U.S. tour

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:31:58 GMT

Datarock will be touring the U.S. extensively this summer. For part of the tour, they team up with Ladytron.

The Art of Negative Thinking

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:33:21 GMT

The San Francisco International Film Festival presents The Art of Negative Thinking, directed by Bård Breien.

2008 Events

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:34:43 GMT

A chronological calendar of Norwegian events on the West Coast

Welcome to the 16th Annual Norway Day Festival

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:35:56 GMT

The Norwegian ambassador Wegger Chr. Strommen will open the 16th annual Norway Day celebration in San Francisco May 2-4. This years program can boast with celebrities Arve Tellefsen and Lars Lillo-Stenberg, presentation of Norwegian culinary treats, plenty of activities for kids, local vendors selling Norwegian crafts, clothing, food, art and much more.