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Upcoming Events
Event: Musical Performance: Steve's "Overpopulated" One Man Band, featuring Steve Solkela
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When: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:00 & 9:00 PM​ (two shows)​
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Where: Mikko Nordic Fine Food | 1636 R Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20009
Steve's tunes range from Finnish folk to lively originals. Feet will tap, hands will clap, you may even sing along.
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Event: FinnSpark Christmas Bazaar
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When: Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Where: River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation
6301 River Road, Bethesda, Md., 20817
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Join FFNCC and visit our table to introduce yourself, become a member, or just chat at this beloved annual tradition!
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This annual event, running for over 50 years, offers visitors a chance to experience the magic of Christmas while shopping for unique gifts from the Land of Santa Claus.
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Enjoy coffee or hot gloggi with gingerbread or pulla at the Christmas Café, catch up with old friends, and make new ones.
Funds raised at the bazaar provide grants to educational and cultural institutions in Finland and the U.S.
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.
Future Events
FFNCC at a Glance
Upcoming Events in 2026
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Musical Performance, Klaus Mäkelä: February 27th 2026
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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