CLUB PROGRAMS

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Friday Events
Aug
8

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. 

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Club Outing to Ingvar!
Aug
11

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).

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Fika
Aug
13

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.

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Kräftskiva
Aug
15

Kräftskiva

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!

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Members’ Dinner
Aug
20
Seasonal Event, Regular Event

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.

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Fresh Ground Stories
Aug
21

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.

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Berserkaraoke
Aug
22

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.

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Friday's at the Club
Aug
29

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)

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Friday Events
Sep
5

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. 

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Pancake Breakfast
Sep
7

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 9/7/25:

8:00 - 9:30am - Skandia Kapell

10:00 - 11:30am - Hjarta Herring

11:45 - 1:15pm - TBD

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Fika + Book Club
Sep
10
to Sep 11

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!

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Friday Events
Sep
12

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

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Fresh Ground Stories
Sep
18

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.

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Friday Nights at The Club
Sep
26

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

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Pancake Breakfast
Oct
5

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

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Fika
Oct
8

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.

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Friday Events
Oct
10

Friday Events

Fridays at the Club!

Makers Morning | 10-12pm

Swedish Guild Meeting | 5-6pm

The Bar | 12-10pm

  • Lunch | 12-2pm

  • Happy Hour | 2-5pm

  • Dinner + Entertainment | 5-10pm

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Members Dinner
Oct
15

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

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Fresh Ground Stories
Oct
16

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.

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Friday Nights at The Club
Oct
17

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

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Fridays at the Club w/ Haunting Tales
Oct
24

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.

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Pancake Breakfast (8am-1pm) and Tomte Holiday Market (8am-5pm)
Nov
2

Pancake Breakfast (8am-1pm) and Tomte Holiday Market (8am-5pm)

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

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Fika
Nov
12

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.

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Friday Events
Nov
14

Friday Events

Fridays at the Club!

Makers Morning | 10-12pm

Swedish Guild Meeting | 5-6pm

The Bar | 12-10pm

  • Lunch | 12-2pm

  • Happy Hour | 2-5pm

  • Dinner + Entertainment | 5-10pm

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Fresh Ground Stories
Nov
20

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.

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Pancake Breakfast
Dec
7

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

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Fika
Dec
10

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.

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Lucia Celebration
Dec
14

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!

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Fresh Ground Stories
Dec
18

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.

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Pancake Breakfast
Aug
3

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

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Berserkaraoke
Jul
25

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.

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Fresh Ground Stories
Jul
17

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.

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Meet the Artist: Edward Swanson
Jul
10

Meet the Artist: Edward Swanson

Thursday, July 10 at 6 PM

Join us for a special evening celebrating the work of local artist Edward Swanson, presented in collaboration with Vibrant Palette Arts Center—a Seattle-based nonprofit that provides studio art programs for artists with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and other disabilities. Vibrant Palette is all about supporting and showcasing artists with disabilities.

Bar opens at 5 PM. This is a free event.

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Book Club and Fika
Jul
9

Book Club and 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.

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Midsummer Celebration
Jun
20

Midsummer Celebration

Join us for a traditional Midsummer celebration here at the Club.

One of our favorite Swedish chefs, Malin Jonsson, will prepare a traditional Swedish Midsummer dinner. There will be music and dancing around the Maypole. And of course, drinking songs!

Please note: No Lunch Service on this day.

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Fresh Ground Stories
Jun
19

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.

View Event →
Friday Events
Jun
13

Friday Events

Fridays at the Club!

Makers Morning | 10-12pm

Swedish Guild Meeting | 5-6pm

The Bar | 12-10pm

  • Lunch | 12-2pm

  • Happy Hour | 2-5pm

Dinner + Musical Guest Monty Banks | 5-10pm

Special Event: Scandia Folkdance Dance in Honor of Patrick McMonagle | 7-10pm

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