Upcoming Events
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Event: Winter Baking Event
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When: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Where: Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6201 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA
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Price (per person) & Payment Links
$15 - Members | $25 Non-Members
Email FFNCC with any questions.
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Event: Diamonds in the Snow: The Musical Gems of Finland | The Ephiphany Festival 2026
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When: January 24, January 31, and February 1​
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January 24 - Epiphany Festival Chamber Orchestra with Eric Kutz, cello and Laura Choi Stuart, soprano, 7:30 PM
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January 31 - An Evening of Song and Chamber Music with Collin Power, Amanda Densmoor, and Lewis Gilmore, 7:30 PM
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February 1 - The Epiphany Festival Chorus presents Rautavaara’s Vigilia, 4:00 PM
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Descriptions of the performances are available at the Festival's website.
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Where: Westmoreland United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Cir NW, Bethesda, MD
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Tickets: Season Tickets (for all three performances) and individual performance tickets are available here
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FFNCC members, use code FINLAND to receive 25% off tickets.​
Event: Musical Performance: Klaus Mäkelä
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When: Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:30 PM
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Where: The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
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Symphony Orchestra at The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD, as part of a Washington Performing Arts presentation.
This performance will feature Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 and Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique.
Event: Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck | One-Day Bus Trip
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When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (approx.)
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Where: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City (bus departure from McLean, VA)
FFNCC and Finnspark will share a bus to NYC to enjoy the art exhibit and a trip to Scandinavian House.
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Price (per person) and Payment Link
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Price includes: bus, parking in McLean, snacks on the bus, museum admission, guided tour of the exhibition, and a stop at the Scandinavian House.
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Email FFNCC with any questions.
Future Events
FFNCC at a Glance
Upcoming Events in 2026
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Finnish Baking Event, February 7
Bus Trip to NYC - The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck, March 10
Musical Performance, Klaus Mäkelä: February 27
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Founded in 1959
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Non-profit organization
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200 members and counting
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Maintains Finnish & Finnish-American traditions
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Promotes Finnish culture
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Organizes cultural & social activities
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Advances knowledge about Finland
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Provides grants & scholarships to individuals and not-for-profit entities of the Washington, DC area for presentations, projects, and performances that promote Finnish and Finnish-American culture