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Happy National Day of Sweden! 🇸🇪On this day 500 years ago, Gustav Vasa was elected King of Sweden, and it’s also the ann...
06/06/2026

Happy National Day of Sweden! 🇸🇪

On this day 500 years ago, Gustav Vasa was elected King of Sweden, and it’s also the anniversary of Sweden's adoption of a new constitution in 1809.

Want to join the celebrations? While June 6 marks Sweden’s National Day, another beloved Swedish celebration, Midsommar, is just around the corner.

Join ASI on June 20 for a Midsommar Celebration right in Minneapolis. Everyone is welcome to celebrate one of Sweden’s favorite holidays by heading outside for live music, dancing around the majstång (maypole), and many family-friendly activities.

It’s officially summer, so that means it’s time to enjoy Swedish summer classics. Explore these upcoming virtual classes...
06/05/2026

It’s officially summer, so that means it’s time to enjoy Swedish summer classics. Explore these upcoming virtual classes to dive into the full summer experience:

June 11, 3-4:30 pm – San Francisco-based chef and author Nichole Accettola leads an introduction to her newest cookbook, “Scandinavian Everyday,” featuring recipe demonstrations and stories about her years in Denmark and her San Francisco restaurant, Kantine SF.

June 18, 1-2 pm – Kristi Bissell showcases three Nordic-inspired strawberry recipes from her blog, True North Kitchen: a Finnish-inspired almond-strawberry tart, classic Danish pudding, and versatile freezer compote.

July 23, 1-2 pm – Kristi Bissell of True North Kitchen shares expert tips and traditions from Scandinavia’s unique hot-dog culture, highlighting popular condiments such as mashed potatoes, shrimp salad, and curry remoulade.

Visit https://ow.ly/AYET50Z8eHh to learn more!

“In my yarn-weeping depictions of bodies in the tragicomic everyday. I examine charged conditions that underlie self-per...
06/04/2026

“In my yarn-weeping depictions of bodies in the tragicomic everyday. I examine charged conditions that underlie self-perception, intimacy, affirmation, and individual experience.” - Emelie Röndahl

Get your butt to ASI for your last chance to see “Handwoven: Between Chaos and Order”! On view through this Sunday, June 7.

06/03/2026

Join us tomorrow, June 4, for an engaging panel discussion about invandring (immigration) in Sweden and the US, and how the media has covered it, featuring reporters James Savage (The Local Sweden), Andrew Hazzard, and Shubhanjana Das (Sahan Journal), and moderated by Fred de Sam Lazaro (Under-Told Stories Project, PBS NewsHour).

School is almost out! Stop by the store’s Kids Corner to find fun ways to keep the kids busy this summer. We have a cura...
06/02/2026

School is almost out! Stop by the store’s Kids Corner to find fun ways to keep the kids busy this summer. We have a curated selection of books, games, and toys to keep their growing minds busy through the break.

ASI’s language program is an incredible resource for learning Swedish, Finnish, and North Sami—and summer classes start ...
05/29/2026

ASI’s language program is an incredible resource for learning Swedish, Finnish, and North Sami—and summer classes start next week. There's still time to enrich your summer by expanding your language skills. Our curriculum for summer is excellent, and we hope to see you in class!

🇸🇪 Beginning Swedish ABC, 123! with Jean Hanslin

🇸🇪 Sweden & Swedish for Travelers with Greg White

🇸🇪 Swedish Grammar Intensive with Rachel Willson-Broyles

🇸🇪 Reading Classic Swedish Stories.

🇫🇮 All About Finnish with Daniel Haataja

🌳 Sámi Environmental Philosophy with Dr. Ália O'Loughlin

Learn more and register for classes: https://ow.ly/3wuC50Z5A5i

Emelie Röhdahl has been weaving for over half of her life. Through her constant use of and intimate relationship with wo...
05/29/2026

Emelie Röhdahl has been weaving for over half of her life. Through her constant use of and intimate relationship with wool, she has developed a sensitivity to it. In these self-portraits, her red nose bleeds down her face, calling attention to the flushed skin and asthmatic symptoms she now experiences while weaving.

There are only two weeks left to view this work and more in “Handwoven: Between Chaos and Order”, on view through June 7.

This summer, the ASI Museum Store is showing our gratitude for ASI members with $10 off a purchase of $50 or more. Stop ...
05/27/2026

This summer, the ASI Museum Store is showing our gratitude for ASI members with $10 off a purchase of $50 or more. Stop by the store for uniquely designed and curated items that bring modern Swedish and Scandinavian art and culture into your everyday life. Find the perfect gift or treat yourself to something special.

Valid on a single purchase from June 1–August 31, 2026. Offer cannot be combined or stacked with other discounts.

Små grodorna at ASI’s Midsommar Celebration on June 20 with live Nordic folk music throughout the day from Twin Cities N...
05/26/2026

Små grodorna at ASI’s Midsommar Celebration on June 20 with live Nordic folk music throughout the day from Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag, Twin Cities Hardingfelelag, ASI Spelmanslag, ASI Lilla Lag, ASI Cloudberries, and Friends of the ASI Male Chorus, plus special guests Lynx Lynx performing Midsommar classics. End the day with ABBA karaoke!

Midsommar is presented with support from our media sponsor, MPR News.
Photography credit: John Cybart

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