Norway House members are invited for a special breakfast series in the Kaffebar every month!

A blue-ribbon winner teaches you how to make a kransekake. Complete beginners welcome.

Discover the art of decorative carving in this hands-on class with master woodcarver Jock Holmen, affectionately known as “The Norwegian Termite.” Learn carving techniques that you can take home and use to transform ordinary wooden bowls and plates into works of art.

A blue-ribbon winner teaches you how to make a kransekake. Complete beginners welcome.

As Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency rapidly expand, they’re also accelerating a critical, but often overlooked issue: energy consumption. While tech giants and financial institutions race ahead, most of us are only beginning to understand the profound implications this digital revolution has on global energy supply.

Meet Scott Lien, GrandPad's Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, leading the company as it builds an accessible platform that empowers seniors to connect with family, friends, and caregivers. Scott has a wealth of experience having led Intuit's mobile technology innovation group and developing user-friendly software for Target, Best Buy, and Bank of America. Scott is also a practitioner of the LEAN Startup Method, which emphasizes putting users first and designing specifically to their needs. 

Sott will be talking about his experience as a tech developer and bringing the Grandpad to the market.

Program starts at 5pm

Norwegians eat the most pizza in the world per capita, and Saturday (lørdag) is the favorite night to indulge. But Norwegian pizza isn’t just any pizza—it features distinctly Nordic flavors that are both unique and delicious! Join us at Norway House for an afternoon of hands-on pizza making with Teena Anderson, owner of Anoka Meat and Sausage and a regular guest on Twin Cities Live and Fox 9 Good Day.

The Norway House Bokklubb has brought book lovers together to share stories, ideas, and conversation, and now, we’re expanding that love of reading beyond our walls. Proceeds from this book sale will directly benefit our neighbor, Franklin Library, and its Let’s Read literacy program, which provides free, in-person reading support for K-5 students.

As dusk settles over the city, the Kaffebar comes alive with smooth rhythms and Nordic comfort. Join us for our Nordic Jazz Lounge, a Hygge Happy Hour experience that blends live music, community, and the cozy joy of slowing down.

Join long-time political columnist Lori Sturdevant as she interviews Minnesota's first woman lieutenant governor, Marlene M. Johnson. They will discuss her life in politics, her leadership of an international education organization, and the love story of her marriage and of her advocacy for her husband after he suffered a traumatic brain injury.

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Introduction to Drawing through Nordic, Celtic, and Ojibwe mythology. Learn the water mythology of three cultures while also learning the formal art concepts of line to create movement and to draw your eye around an image.

As the light softens and Thursday winds to a close, step inside Norway House for an evening of simple pleasures and hands-on joy. At this special Hygge Happy Hour, we invite you to create, connect, and unwind—all in true Nordic style.

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Norway House members are invited for a special breakfast series in the Kaffebar every month!

Join us at Norway House on April 15th at 7:00 PM for a special evening celebrating the launch of Peter Geye’s newest novel, A Lesser Light. In collaboration with Literature Lovers Night Out, Valley Bookseller, and University of Minnesota Press, we’re thrilled to host this literary event highlighting Geye’s captivating story of Scandinavian immigrants.

Learn about the Nordic Easter tradition of decorating pussy willow switches. When Christianity came to rural Norway, Finland, and Sweden around 1200 A.D., the ancient land-based traditions were kept in families and blended with the new church practices.

Join knifemaker Stephen Aysta, owner of Tera Forge, for an engaging and hands-on knife sharpening class at Norway House. Learn how to properly care for your kitchen, carving, and outdoor knives while gaining essential insights into knife safety.

Norway House is pleased to serve as the venue for the 2025 Peace Scholars Conference, an annual gathering that brings together student scholars, academic leaders, and community members to explore pressing global issues through the lens of peacebuilding, dialogue, and conflict resolution.

Join Nordic Roots educator Kari Tauring for a fascinating journey into the world of Primstavs—traditional Nordic calendar sticks that date back to the 1300s. Combining ancient land-based rituals with church and saint days introduced by Christianity, Primstavs served as essential tools for farmers and fishermen to track time and manage tasks throughout the year.

Discover the art of decorative carving in this hands-on class with master woodcarver Jock Holmen, affectionately known as “The Norwegian Termite.” Learn carving techniques that you can take home and use to transform ordinary wooden bowls and plates into works of art.

Join Nordic Roots educator Kari Tauring for a fascinating journey into the world of Primstavs—traditional Nordic calendar sticks that date back to the 1300s. Combining ancient land-based rituals with church and saint days introduced by Christianity, Primstavs served as essential tools for farmers and fishermen to track time and manage tasks throughout the year.

Have your 2- to 4-year-old learn Norwegian through song, dance, art, and children’s literature.

Join us for a special edition of Hygge Happy Hour as we kick off our BARN Business Mixer series—taking place every first Thursday of the month! Highlighting entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives with Nordic connections, we are thrilled to welcome writer and director Camilla Roman, who is currently in Minnesota scouting locations for her upcoming feature film, Where the Water Runs Deep.

Cast out the winter spirits and usher in the spring! Kari Tauring presents folk music, dance, and poetry to welcome spring. Expect to move.

Norway House is proud to support our friends at the Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis as they bring you a beloved Nordic tradition—a classic Lutefisk Dinner! Join them at Mindekirken for an afternoon of delicious food, warm community, and lively Scandinavian spirit.

Join us tonight for an extra-cozy Hygge Happy Hour at the Kaffebar! From 4:00–8:00 PM, unwind with great company, delicious bites, and live jazz that sets the perfect mood.

Members of the Scandinavian Weavers Study Group of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota will provide free weaving demonstrations in the Joan and Walter Mondale Galleri at Norway House. Gallery admission is also free for this special, family-friendly day.