CLUB PROGRAMS
Please RSVP for events EARLY .
Friday Events
Fridays at the Club!
Soup & Cinema | 12 Pm - 2 PM | Film Showing TBD
Swedish Guild Meeting | 5-6pm
The Bar | 12-10 PM
Lunch | 12-2 PM
Happy Hour | 2-5 PM
Dinner + Musical Guest She-Shandies | 5 PM - 10 PM
Members' Dinner
Bar Opens 5 PM | Dinner 6 PM | Speaker 6:30 PM | Meeting to Follow
Join us for the September Members’ Dinner as we welcome Dr. Neil King from the University of Washington’s Institute for Protein Design and Department of Biochemistry.
Fresh Ground Stories
Bar is Open to Members and their guests from 5pm-10pm (do not have to be attending Fresh Ground Stories)
About Fresh Ground Stories
Meet other storytellers and all those who enjoy the art of personal storytelling. Inspired by The Moth http://www.themoth.org/podcast, we get together at 7pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Swedish Club to share true stories about our lives that somehow changed how we saw ourselves or the world around us.
The best way to keep track of the show is by joining the Meetup group.
If you’re curious, you are free to come to the show whether you’re a Meetup member or not. Visit our Rules and Guidelines page to see what you’ll need to do to tell a story. *No rsvp, just show up!
Here is their Facebook page where Paul occasionally posts the audio of stories told at the show. For questions reach out to freshgroundstories@gmail.com.
Not a member yet? Click here to become a Member of the Swedish Club and be part of our vibrant community.
Fridays at The Club
Please note: No Lunch or Dinner Service Today
Join us in the Bar for Happy Hour All Day! | 4 - 10 PM
Special Event: Monty Banks Farewell Show + Building & Property Committee Meeting
Special Event: Monty Banks Farewell
Bar Open at 5 PM | Music Starts 7 PM - 10 PM
Building and Property Meeting 5 PM - 6 PM (Onsight + Zoom)
Nordic Exchange (Norway & Sweden)
Please Note: The Bar is CLOSED tonight for a private event!
Save-The-Date! Nordic Exchange
Location: Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Check back later for more information!
Friday Nights at The Club
Lunch | 12 PM - 2 PM
Happy Hour | 2 PM - 5 PM
Dinner | 6 PM
Berserkaraoke🎤
Ready to unleash your inner Viking rock star? Welcome to Berserkaraoke—our monthly karaoke night where epic vocals meet Nordic chaos.
Bar Opens 5 PM | Dinner 6 PM | Berserkaraoke 7 -10 PM
Board Meeting
The meeting will be held in person with the option to join virtually via ZOOM at 6pm.
Meeting ID: 93686910772
Passcode: 753702
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
Friday Events
Fridays at the Club!
Makers Morning 10 AM - 12 PM
Sillunch | 12 - 2 PM
Happy Hour | 2 -5 PM
Dinner + Entertainment | 5 - 10 PM
Menu & Musical Guest Coming Soon
The Swedish Club Guild Women's Clothing Sale
October 4 & 5 | 9 AM - 1 PM
2 Days Only! Shop for a Cause at the Swedish Club Guild’s Women’s Clothing Sale
Refresh your wardrobe and support a great cause—join us for the Swedish Club Guild’s annual Women’s Clothing Sale!
Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast | 8 AM - 1 PM
Swedish Club Guild Women’s Clothing Sale | 9 AM - 1 PM
Indulge in a morning of delectable delights and community at our monthly Pancake Breakfast! Whether you're a Swedish pancake connoisseur or just looking to try something new, this event is sure to satisfy your taste buds and bring a smile to your face. Then stick around and shop our Women’s Clothing Sale! All proceeds go to benefiting the Swedish Club!
Band performances on 10/5/25:
8:00 - 9:30am - Metrognomes
10:00 - 11:30am - Bonnie Birch Trio
11:45 - 1:15pm - Solje Sisters
Fika
Join us for a formal fika in the Three Crowns Lounge. A monthly Swedish-style coffee party with homemade goodies from our best baking members. Bring what you’ve baked and join us! Or just come!
Second Wednesday of the month.
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
Friday Events
Soup & Cinema | 12 PM -2 PM
Swedish Guild Meeting | 5-6pm
The Bar | 12-10pm
Lunch | 12 PM - 2 PM
Happy Hour | 2 PM - 5 PM
Dinner + Entertainment | 5 PM - 10 PM
Governance and Bylaws Committee Meeting
Meets in person or online (members only)
Copy this link to access the meeting virtually:
https://zoom.us/j/98208840104?pwd=wW0aMqbisvaFoV3iUbI7gVFL3qVEwM.1
Passcode: 017712
Members Dinner
Join us for our October Members Dinner - Larry Holm from Haunting Stories will be onsite sharing a few short-stories that will be sure to get you ready for the spookiness that is Halloween!
Bar Opens 5 PM | Dinner 6 PM | Speaker 6:30 PM | Member Meeting to Follow
Fresh Ground Stories
Bar is Open to Members and their guests from 5pm-10pm (do not have to be attending Fresh Ground Stories)
About Fresh Ground Stories
Meet other storytellers and all those who enjoy the art of personal storytelling. Inspired by The Moth http://www.themoth.org/podcast, we get together at 7pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Swedish Club to share true stories about our lives that somehow changed how we saw ourselves or the world around us.
The best way to keep track of the show is by joining the Meetup group.
If you’re curious, you are free to come to the show whether you’re a Meetup member or not. Visit our Rules and Guidelines page to see what you’ll need to do to tell a story. *No rsvp, just show up!
Here is their Facebook page where Paul occasionally posts the audio of stories told at the show. For questions reach out to freshgroundstories@gmail.com.
Not a member yet? Click here to become a Member of the Swedish Club and be part of our vibrant community.
Friday Nights at The Club
Lunch | 12 PM - 2 PM
Happy Hour | 2 PM - 5 PM
Dinner | 6 PM
Berserkaraoke🎤
Ready to unleash your inner Viking rock star? Welcome to Berserkaraoke—our monthly karaoke night where epic vocals meet Nordic chaos.
Bar Opens 5 PM | Dinner 6 PM | Berserkaraoke 7 -10 PM
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
Fridays at the Club w/ Haunting Tales
Haunting Tales
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Join storytellers Larry Hohm and Mary Anne Moorman for an unforgettable night of dark fiction, true tales, and eerie drama—told from memory with passion and flair.
Some stories chill, some reveal—but all haunt.
Committee Meeting: Building & Property
Join us online or in person.
Building & Property meets from 5-6pm
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
Pancake Breakfast (8am-1pm) and Tomte Holiday Market (8am-2pm)
Shop at the Tomte Holiday Market and then refuel with delectable delights and community at our monthly Pancake Breakfast! Whether you're a Swedish pancake connoisseur or just looking to try something new, this event is sure to satisfy your taste buds and bring a smile to your face.
8 AM - 1PM
Band performances on 11/2/25:
8:00 - 9:30am - Seattle Skandia Spelmanslag
10:00 - 11:30am - Six Feet Back Band
11:45 - 1:15pm - Karusellen
Governance and Bylaws Committee Meeting
Meets in person or online (members only)
Copy this link to access the meeting virtually:
https://zoom.us/j/98208840104?pwd=wW0aMqbisvaFoV3iUbI7gVFL3qVEwM.1
Passcode: 017712
Board Meeting
The meeting will be held in person with the option to join virtually via ZOOM at 6pm.
Meeting ID: 93686910772
Passcode: 753702
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
Friday Events
Fridays at the Club!
Makers Morning 10 AM - 12 PM
Sillunch | 12 - 2 PM
Happy Hour | 2 -5 PM
Dinner + Entertainment | 5 - 10 PM
Menu & Musical Guest Coming Soon
Fika
Join us for a formal fika in the Three Crowns Lounge. A monthly Swedish-style coffee party with homemade goodies from our best baking members. Bring what you’ve baked and join us! Or just come!
Second Wednesday of the month.
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
Friday Events
Soup & Cinema | 12 PM -2 PM
Swedish Guild Meeting | 5-6pm
The Bar | 12-10pm
Lunch | 12 PM - 2 PM
Happy Hour | 2 PM - 5 PM
Dinner + Entertainment | 5 PM - 10 PM
Members' Dinner
Bar Opens 5 PM | Dinner 6 PM | Speaker 6:30 PM | Meeting to Follow
Join us for our November Members Dinner as we welcome special guest Sonja Anderson—author, educator, and librarian—for an engaging evening of community and conversation as she shares about her heartwarming book, A Christmas Wish for Little Dala Horse.
Fresh Ground Stories
Bar is Open to Members and their guests from 5pm-10pm (do not have to be attending Fresh Ground Stories)
About Fresh Ground Stories
Meet other storytellers and all those who enjoy the art of personal storytelling. Inspired by The Moth http://www.themoth.org/podcast, we get together at 7pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Swedish Club to share true stories about our lives that somehow changed how we saw ourselves or the world around us.
The best way to keep track of the show is by joining the Meetup group.
If you’re curious, you are free to come to the show whether you’re a Meetup member or not. Visit our Rules and Guidelines page to see what you’ll need to do to tell a story. *No rsvp, just show up!
Here is their Facebook page where Paul occasionally posts the audio of stories told at the show. For questions reach out to freshgroundstories@gmail.com.
Not a member yet? Click here to become a Member of the Swedish Club and be part of our vibrant community.
Fridays at The Club
Please note: No Lunch or Dinner Service Today
Join us in the Bar for Happy Hour All Night Long ! | 4 - 10 PM
Committee Meetings: Building & Property
Join us in-person or online.
Building & Property meets from 5-6pm
Please Note: It is possible that this might be rescheduled due to the holiday. Check back for updates!
Board Meeting
The meeting will be held in person with the option to join virtually via ZOOM at 6pm.
Meeting ID: 93686910772
Passcode: 753702
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
Friday Events
Fridays at the Club!
Makers Morning 10 AM - 12 PM
Sillunch | 12 - 2 PM
Happy Hour | 2 -5 PM
Dinner + Entertainment | 5 - 10 PM
Menu & Musical Guest Coming Soon
Pancake Breakfast
Indulge in a morning of delectable delights and community at our monthly Pancake Breakfast! Whether you're a Swedish pancake connoisseur or just looking to try something new, this event is sure to satisfy your taste buds and bring a smile to your face.
8 AM - 1PM
Band performances on 12/7/25:
8:00 - 9:30am - Skandia Kapell
10:00 - 11:30am - Nordic Spirit
11:45 - 1:15pm - Folk Voice Band
Governance and Bylaws Committee Meeting
Meets in person or online (members only)
Copy this link to access the meeting virtually:
https://zoom.us/j/98208840104?pwd=wW0aMqbisvaFoV3iUbI7gVFL3qVEwM.1
Passcode: 017712
Fika
Join us for a formal fika in the Three Crowns Lounge. A monthly Swedish-style coffee party with homemade goodies from our best baking members. Bring what you’ve baked and join us! Or just come!
Second Wednesday of the month.
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
Lucia Celebration
Lucia – A Treasured Swedish Celebration
Join us on December 14th at The Swedish Club for our annual Lucia Celebration—a heartwarming tradition that brings the spirit of the Swedish holiday season to life.
More details to come!
Fresh Ground Stories
Bar is Open to Members and their guests from 5pm-10pm (do not have to be attending Fresh Ground Stories)
About Fresh Ground Stories
Meet other storytellers and all those who enjoy the art of personal storytelling. Inspired by The Moth http://www.themoth.org/podcast, we get together at 7pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Swedish Club to share true stories about our lives that somehow changed how we saw ourselves or the world around us.
The best way to keep track of the show is by joining the Meetup group.
If you’re curious, you are free to come to the show whether you’re a Meetup member or not. Visit our Rules and Guidelines page to see what you’ll need to do to tell a story. *No rsvp, just show up!
Here is their Facebook page where Paul occasionally posts the audio of stories told at the show. For questions reach out to freshgroundstories@gmail.com.
Not a member yet? Click here to become a Member of the Swedish Club and be part of our vibrant community.
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
Fika + Book Club
Kvinnor Kan Book Club | 11 AM - 12 PM | Book: The Frozen River All are welcome to join! Even if you didn’t read the book and want to learn more!
Fika | 12 PM - 2 PM
Join us for a formal fika in the Three Crowns Lounge. A monthly Swedish-style coffee party with homemade goodies from our best baking members. Bring what you’ve baked and join us! Or just come!
Pancake Breakfast
Indulge in a morning of delectable delights and community at our monthly Pancake Breakfast! Whether you're a Swedish pancake connoisseur or just looking to try something new, this event is sure to satisfy your taste buds and bring a smile to your face.
8 AM - 1PM
New Monthly Dance at the Swedish Club after the Sunday Pancake Breakfasts!
This Fall, Skandia and the Swedish Club will co-sponsor Nordic dances after the Sunday pancake breakfasts at the Swedish Club. The dances will be 1-3 pm on September 7, October 5, (not in November), December 7, and January 4.
The dances will be fun and easy, including Waltz, Schottis, mixers, Hambo, and Telegangar. Some short teaching sessions (mixers, Rørospols) will be interspersed through the afternoon. On September 7 Skandia Kapell will provide live music.
The focus is on beginners; advanced dancers are welcome as well. Singles and couples are welcome. We will change partners frequently, and anybody can do either role. Bring clean shoes to change into, with smooth soles and low flat heels for easy turning. If you don't have dance shoes, we have dance socks to help you turn easily.
The cost for the dance will be $10. Come eat pancakes and then dance!
Band performances on 9/7/25:
8:00 - 9:30am - Skandia Kapell
10:00 - 11:30am - Hjarta Herring
11:45 - 1:15pm - TinnFelen
Friday Events
Fridays at the Club!
Makers Morning 10 AM - 12 PM
Sillunch | 12 - 2 PM
Happy Hour | 2 -5 PM
Dinner + Entertainment | 5 - 10 PM
Musical guest: The X-Statics a 6-piece band playing great dance tunes from the 40’s – 70’s. They love to get your feet moving with a variety of Swing, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Waltz, Country, West Coast, and Latin tunes.
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
Board Meeting (Virtual)
The meeting will be held via ZOOM at 6pm (no in-person)
Meeting ID: 93686910772
Passcode: 753702
Friday's at the Club
Join us for Friday’s at the Club
Lunch 12 - 2 PM | Happy Hour 2 - 5 PM | Bar 5 - 10PM
Check back for more information regarding TBD Dinner (Served at 6 PM) & Musical Guest (7 - 10 PM)
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
Building & Property Committee Meeting
Join us online or in person.
Building & Property meets from 5-6pm
Berserkaraoke
Berserkaraoke🎤
Ready to unleash your inner Viking rock star? Welcome to Berserkaraoke—our monthly karaoke night where epic vocals meet Nordic chaos.
Bar Opens 5 PM | Split Pea Soup 6 PM | Berserkaraoke 7 -10 PM
Whether you're channeling a metal god, belting out pop bangers, or just vibing with friends, this is your stage. No judgment. Just pure, unfiltered karaoke mayhem with drinks, laughs, and unforgettable moments.
🔥 Grab the mic. Own the night. Go berserk.
Lunch 12 - 2 PM | Happy Hour 2 - 5 PM | Bar 5 - 10PM
Fresh Ground Stories
Bar is Open to Members and their guests from 5pm-10pm (do not have to be attending Fresh Ground Stories)
About Fresh Ground Stories
Meet other storytellers and all those who enjoy the art of personal storytelling. Inspired by The Moth http://www.themoth.org/podcast, we get together at 7pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Swedish Club to share true stories about our lives that somehow changed how we saw ourselves or the world around us.
The best way to keep track of the show is by joining the Meetup group.
If you’re curious, you are free to come to the show whether you’re a Meetup member or not. Visit our Rules and Guidelines page to see what you’ll need to do to tell a story. *No rsvp, just show up!
Here is their Facebook page where Paul occasionally posts the audio of stories told at the show. For questions reach out to freshgroundstories@gmail.com.
Not a member yet? Click here to become a Member of the Swedish Club and be part of our vibrant community.
Members’ Dinner
Join us for our August Members Dinner - Charlie McLean is a rising senior at the University of Washington double majoring in Communications and Swedish with minors in Scandinavian Area Studies and Business Administration. Originally from Los Angeles, her mother is from Linköping, Sweden, and she grew up with a passion for her Swedish heritage.
Kräftskiva
No Lunch Service Today.
Join us at the Swedish Club for one of our favorite events, and one of Sweden’s biggest summer celebrations!
Save the date!
Details coming soon!
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
Fika
Join us for a formal fika in the Three Crowns Lounge. A monthly Swedish-style coffee party with homemade goodies from our best baking members. Bring what you’ve baked and join us! Or just come!
Second Wednesday of the month.
Club Outing to Ingvar!
Come join us for outing with members to see the show together. Thanks to Latitude Theatre, club members can enjoy a 40% discount on tickets using the code: SVERIGE. Tickets can be found at: www.latitudetheatre.org
The show starts at 7:30. For those who wish, we plan to meet here at the Club to carpool or bus together (meeting time TBD).
Friday Events
Fridays at the Club!
Makers Morning | 10-12pm
Lunch | 12-2pm
Happy Hour | 2-5pm
Dinner + Entertainment | 5-10pm
The Greg Ruby Quartet! Join us for an evening of music and dancing. The dance floor will be hopping with swing and balboa dances into the night. During the breaks, enjoy a cocktail and take a break on the balcony with a beautiful view of Lake Union.
Greg Ruby returns from NYC to the Seattle and will perform at the Swedish Club on Friday, August 8 at 7pm. Joining Ruby will be violinist Julian Smedley, bassist Geoff Cooke and rhythm guitarist Arnt Artsen. Suitable to listening and dancing alike, the quartet will perform a mélange of compositions by guitarist Django Reinhardt, timeless swing standards and original work by Ruby.
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
Board Meeting (Online Only)
The meeting will be held online (zoom) only at 6 PM
Meeting ID: 93686910772
Passcode: 753702
Pancake Breakfast
Indulge in a morning of delectable delights and community at our monthly Pancake Breakfast! Whether you're a Swedish pancake connoisseur or just looking to try something new, this event is sure to satisfy your taste buds and bring a smile to your face.
8 AM - 1PM
Band performances on 8/3/25:
8:00 - 9:30am - Pannkakor och Skinka
10:00 - 11:30am - Folk Voice Band
11:45 - 1:15pm - Duet Friends
Fridays at The Club w/ Musical Guest Casey MacGill
Lunch 12 PM - 2 PM
Happy Hour 2 - 5 PM
Musical Guest 7 PM
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
No Committee Meetings in July. Finance + Building & Property
No Finance Meeting or Building & Property meeting this month
Governance and Bylaws Committee Meeting
Meets in person or online (members only)
Copy this link to access the meeting virtually:
https://zoom.us/j/98208840104?pwd=wW0aMqbisvaFoV3iUbI7gVFL3qVEwM.1
Passcode: 017712
Berserkaraoke
Berserkaraoke🎤
Ready to unleash your inner Viking rock star? Welcome to Berserkaraoke—our monthly karaoke night where epic vocals meet Nordic chaos.
Bar Opens 5 PM | Taco Bar 6 PM | Berserkaraoke 7 -10 PM
Whether you're channeling a metal god, belting out pop bangers, or just vibing with friends, this is your stage. No judgment. Just pure, unfiltered karaoke mayhem with drinks, laughs, and unforgettable moments.
🔥 Grab the mic. Own the night. Go berserk.
Bar Open | 5pm - 10pm
Members (and their guests) are invited to join us every Thursday evening for cocktails in the 3 Crowns Lounge!
Fridays at the Club
Lunch | 12-2 PM
Happy Hour | 2-5 PM
Dinner | 6pm
Musical Guest: Purty Mouth | Starts at 7
Fresh Ground Stories
Bar is Open to Members and their guests from 5pm-10pm (do not have to be attending Fresh Ground Stories)
About Fresh Ground Stories
Meet other storytellers and all those who enjoy the art of personal storytelling. Inspired by The Moth http://www.themoth.org/podcast, we get together at 7pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Swedish Club to share true stories about our lives that somehow changed how we saw ourselves or the world around us.
The best way to keep track of the show is by joining the Meetup group.
If you’re curious, you are free to come to the show whether you’re a Meetup member or not. Visit our Rules and Guidelines page to see what you’ll need to do to tell a story. *No rsvp, just show up!
Here is their Facebook page where Paul occasionally posts the audio of stories told at the show. For questions reach out to freshgroundstories@gmail.com.
Not a member yet? Click here to become a Member of the Swedish Club and be part of our vibrant community.
Members’ Dinner
Join us for our July Members Dinner as Certified Travel Planner Mark Lammers, will give a presentation on How to Plan a Heritage Trip to Sweden.