
UPCOMING EVENTS








Scandinavian Market
A day of Scandinavian food, art, music, and the sale of an array of curated handcrafted and imported goods.

Finnish Independence Day
This event is held on December 6 each year to celebrate Finland’s declaration of independence from the Russian empire.









FCA Picnic
Join us for the annual FCA Picnic! Hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixins’ will be served.

Kantele Workshop (session 3)
The workshop series is envisioned to be 2-3 sessions, which will cover 1) the history and origins of the Finnish kantele, 2) construction of the instrument, crafting techniques and comparison with similar instruments such as the zither, kannel and kokle, and 3) basic playing instruction, with option for additional one-on-one lessons. The sessions will be 60-90 minutes in length and open to all ages.
If you are interested in participating in the workshops, please contact Paul Rajala at the FCA office, (248) 478 -6939, or email contactus@finnishcenter.org.

Kantele Workshop (session 2)
The workshop series is envisioned to be 2-3 sessions, which will cover 1) the history and origins of the Finnish kantele, 2) construction of the instrument, crafting techniques and comparison with similar instruments such as the zither, kannel and kokle, and 3) basic playing instruction, with option for additional one-on-one lessons. The sessions will be 60-90 minutes in length and open to all ages.
If you are interested in participating in the workshops, please contact Paul Rajala at the FCA office, (248) 478 -6939, or email contactus@finnishcenter.org.

Nordic Film Series - angry birds
Angry Birds (2016), Directed by Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly
Flightless birds lead a mostly happy existence, except for Red, who just can’t get past the daily annoyances of life. His temperament leads him to anger management classes, where he meets fellow misfits Chuck and Bomb. Red becomes even more agitated when his feathered brethren welcome green pigs to their island paradise. As the swine begin to get under his skin, Red joins forces with Chuck and Bomb to investigate the real reason behind their mysterious arrival.

Kantele Workshop (session 1)
The workshop series is envisioned to be 2-3 sessions, which will cover 1) the history and origins of the Finnish kantele, 2) construction of the instrument, crafting techniques and comparison with similar instruments such as the zither, kannel and kokle, and 3) basic playing instruction, with option for additional one-on-one lessons. The sessions will be 60-90 minutes in length and open to all ages.
If you are interested in participating in the workshops, please contact Paul Rajala at the FCA office, (248) 478 -6939, or email contactus@finnishcenter.org.

Nordic Film Series - Hour of the wolf
Hour of the Wolf (2007), directed by Ingmar Bergman and starring Max von Sydow.
On a remote island, a troubled artist feels his mind slipping away from him. Troubled by disturbing visions and paranoid delusions, he and his wife begin to suspect that the haunting memories are the machinations of a bizarre, perverted cult that reside on the other side of the island. The leader of this group may hold the key to the artist’s delusions. This is the only horror film in director Ingmar Berman’s legendary body of work. The film will follow the strawberry social.


Juhannus
The celebration of the summer solstice, or midsummer, between the 20th and 26th of June. NOTE: In 2025, the FCA will not hold a Juhannus celebration but encourages people to attend the large Juhannus party at Finn Camp, in conjunction with their centennial celebration.

Friday Night Buffet
Join members and friends for socializing and dinner. Menus change week to week. See FCA Email News a few days prior for the complete menu.




Friday Night Buffet
Join members and friends for socializing and dinner. Menus change week to week. See FCA Email News a few days prior for the complete menu.

Friday Night Buffet
Join members and friends for socializing and dinner. Menus change week to week. See FCA Email News a few days prior for the complete menu.




Friday Night Buffet
Join members and friends for socializing and dinner. Menus change week to week. See FCA Email News a few days prior for the complete menu.

Restaurant fundraiser at Chopped Olive in Novi
Please plan to dine at Chopped Olive (modern mediterranean cuisine), 47454 Grand River Ave. in Novi between the hours of 12-7 p.m. When you order off the menu, mention to the wait staff that you are supporting the Finnish Center Association. 10% of your bill will come back to FCA to support our capital campaign for improvements to our cultural center. Invite friends! Have a great lunch or dinner and support our fundraising efforts.

Scholarship Reception
Join us for a reception to introduce and honor the 2025 scholarship recipients.


Nordic Heritage Folk Dance Practice
The Nordic Heritage Folk Dance group welcomes both children and adults to come and learn basic steps like polka, waltz, schottische, and other simple to intermediate folk dances. The first hour is a family-style practice where both children and adults learn together. The second hour is more for adults with more challenging steps and routines.