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Enjoy this classic Swedish lunch tradition—just like you'd find in Sweden. A delicious, scenic way to experience Swedish culture!
Sillunch at the Swedish Club – A Monthly Tradition with a View!
Join us every first Friday of the month for Sillunch in our welcoming Three Crowns Lounge, where tradition, culture, and culinary appetites come together—alongside some of the most iconic views in Seattle.
This classic Swedish lunch includes a delicious spread of pickled herring, boiled potatoes, crispbread, and seasonal sides—everything you’d expect from a traditional Swedish sillbord. You’ll also enjoy a full Fika table, complete with coffee and a rotating selection of desserts to finish your meal the sweet way.
It’s all just $25 (plus tax) for a cozy, culture-rich dining experience that’s crisp, clean, and fun—just like the Swedish way.
Grab your tickets today and come hungry! RSVP encouraged!
What is a sillbord or Sillunch?
A sillbord (literally “herring table” in Swedish) is a traditional Swedish buffet-style spread centered around pickled herring, usually accompanied by classic sides like:
Boiled potatoes
Sour cream and chives
Crispbread (knäckebröd)
Cheese
Hard-boiled eggs
Various sauces and garnishes
Sometimes cold cuts or smoked fish
It's a staple of Swedish celebrations, especially during holidays like Midsummer, Christmas (Julbord), and Easter, but can also be enjoyed at special lunches like Sillunch.
Think of it as a smaller, more focused cousin of the full smörgåsbord, with herring taking center stage.
Friday, 01, 12.00 -
Friday, 01, 14.00
Seattle,
WA
_$25
Come #DanceWithRangeela – Learn some fire Bollywood choreo with Kanchan!
Come #DanceWithRangeela – Learn some fire Bollywood choreo with Kanchan!
Class Description
Join Kanchan for this exciting Bollywood dance class where you’ll learn choreography to a hit Bollywood song! Follow us on Instagram to see the song reveal!
This class is open to all skill levels. Our goal is for you to have a blast as you dance your way to becoming a Bollywood star!
Studio Location Whim W’Him – Den Studio
1716 2nd Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
Wednesday, 22, 19.30 -
Wednesday, 22, 21.20
Seattle,
WA
_$25
A powerful memoir of medicine, identity, and family secrets from an esteemed OB/GYN.
Third Place Books welcomes author and ob-gyn Dr. Mary Fariba Afsari to our Seward Park store for a conversation about her new book Labor: One Woman's Work. Weaving together stories about her grandmother's mysterious death in midcentury Iran and her own modern-day experiences founding a mobile women's health clinic, Dr. Afsari's memoir is a rallying cry for compassionate care and reproductive freedom. Dr. Afsari will be joined in conversation by Dr. Ben DeLisa.
This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book!
Tickets:
This event is free to attend. For important updates, registration is highly recommended in advance.
About Labor: One Woman's Work. . .
A powerful memoir of medicine, identity, and family secrets from an esteemed ob-gyn as she unravels her grandmother’s mysterious death while reimagining women’s health care from a mobile clinic—for readers of The Beauty in Breaking and The In-Between.
In Labor: One Woman’s Work, Dr. Mary Afsari takes us on a deeply personal and transformative journey through her life as an ob-gyn. Set against the vivid backdrops of Portland, Oregon, and Shiraz, Iran, this powerful memoir intertwines the complexities of her professional life with the hidden truths of her family’s past, exploring the intersection of medicine, identity, and the enduring search for agency.
The story begins in the bustling corridors of an Oregon hospital, where Mary dedicates herself wholeheartedly to her patients—often at great personal cost. At the same time, Mary uncovers a long-buried family secret: the tragic story of her grandmother Mehry’s death in 1950s Iran. This revelation propels her on a quest to untangle the threads of her family’s history while confronting the forces that have shaped her identity and her professional mission.
As Mary struggles with the oppressive realities of the medical-industrial complex and the growing attacks on women’s reproductive rights, she chooses a path of bold defiance. Inspired by her grandmother’s legacy and her own commitment to compassionate care, she decides to take her work out of the hospital and on the road: she converts an RV into a mobile women’s health clinic. This innovative act allows her to deliver personalized, critical reproductive health care services across the Pacific Northwest, creating community and enduring friendships along the way.
“When women don’t have a choice, bad things happen,” Mary writes. Labor is an intimate, immersive personal story, a rallying cry in a post-Roe world, and an inspiring example of what women can do when they do have a choice. Rich with the voices of her patients and the vibrant cultural threads of her Iranian heritage, Mary’s story challenges us to rethink the boundaries of health care and reclaim the autonomy of women’s bodies and lives. With warmth, insight, and humor, Labor ultimately offers a vision of transformation, resilience, and the power of reclaiming one’s path and saving other people’s lives in the process.
Mary Fariba Afsari, DO, is a board-certified ob-gyn who founded FemForward Health in Portland, Oregon. She graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency and also holds a MS in health communication from Tufts University/Emerson College. She is the author of Labor: One Woman’s Work.
About Third Place Books
Founded in 1998 in Lake Forest Park, Washington, Third Place Books is dedicated to the creation of a community around books and the ideas inside them. With locations in Lake Forest Park and Seattle's Ravenna and Seward Park neighborhoods, Third Place Books is proud to serve the entire Seattle metro area.
Thursday, 16, 19.00 -
Thursday, 16, 20.30
Seattle,
WA
_$25
Legal Expertise
Lana Kurilova Rich PLLC is a full service tax, business, and wealth transfer planning law firm. Tax law is one of the most complicated fields in the legal profession. Whether you owe back taxes or want to protect your family and assets through comprehensive estate planning or a simple Will or a living trust, Lana Kurilova Rich can assist you.
Lana Kurilova Rich solves your problems, rather than simply identifies them and tells you what you cannot do. She proactively helps you find solutions to achieve your goals, reduce your risk through conscientious step-by-step planning approach.
Business Acumen
Prior to becoming a lawyer in the United States, Lana Kurilova Rich was an auditor and later a project manager for a large fiber optics telecommunications company. She is an experienced business person and will work closely with you to protect your interests, limit your risk exposure, and ensure your company's growth.
International Understanding
Doing business globally is the norm nowadays for many businesses. But with international commerce come international legal challenges. Lana Kurilova Rich brings your company the benefit of her legal experience and years spent in Russia. Born and raised in Russia, she is fluent in Russian.
Personal Attention
Lana Kurilova Rich provides comprehensive, personalized legal services to individuals and businesses. The touchstone of her practice is her desire and ability to relate with her clients and to promote the environment in which they feel comfortable discussing sensitive and difficult issues.
Lana Kurilova Rich values creating long-standing relationships of trust with each of her clients. She makes it a priority to make time to talk with her clients when they call, promptly return each phone call and quickly respond to each email they send her. You will not experience the aggravation of being unable to reach your attorney, guaranteed.
Education and Experience
Lana Kurilova Rich earned her first law degree from the Far Eastern National University School of Law in Vladivostok, Russia. She is licensed to practice law in the Russian Federation and in the State of Washington. Lana Kurilova Rich earned her Master of Business Administration degree from Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage, Alaska. She then spent several years working as an auditor for a large corporation and later as a project manager for a national fiber optics telecommunications company. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Seattle University School of Law and her Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law. She is a former Law Clerk to the Honorable Elaine Houghton of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II.
Past Employment Positions
Lana Kurilova Rich PLLC, Attorney, 2003 - Present
Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II, Law Clerk to the Hon. Elaine Houghton, 2004 - 2005
Far Eastern National University (Vladivostok, Russia), Director of International Projects, 2001 - 2005
MFS Network Technologies, Inc. (AK, OR, WA), Telecommunications Project Manager, 1997 - 2001
First National Bank of Anchorage, AK, Internal Operations Auditor, 1995 - 1997
Pro Bono Activities
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, 2006 - Present
Ancillary Businesses
Our firm provides federal and state tax preparation
We also provide bookkeeping services
Pradnya Desh, our founder and CEO, is an attorney and former US diplomat. She represented the United States at the WTO and the UN Committee on Trade and Development in Geneva, Switzerland. Then she led an award-winning law firm in Seattle/Bellevue. It was there that she observed that the legal process is broken—expensive, complex, and slow—negatively impacting companies and most importantly, the people in them. She set out to make the process better, and Advocat was born.
Her goal is not to replace attorneys with AI, but to create a world in which AI to handles the rote, repetitive, time-consuming parts of law, while attorneys handle advice, decision-making, strategy, and relationships. She wants to replace the pain of legal processes with joy and connectedness.
Greg Sarkisyan was born in the former Soviet Union, and immigrated to the United States with his family at eleven years old. The family landed in Kent, Washington, where Greg attended Kent-Meridian High School prior to moving on to the University of Washington. At UW, Greg received his degree in political science. He would later attend law school at Gonzaga University, where he would earn his Juris Doctorate (Doctor of Law). In his time at Gonzaga, Greg would be a recipient of the Achievement Merit Scholarship.
One of the most-important experiences in Greg’s career was the time spent as an intern with the Public Defender’s Office in Spokane County. He was asked to manage a large case load and would appear in court on a routine basis. The knowledge gained from the time with the Public Defender’s Office led to employment with a distinguished criminal defense and personal injury firm in Spokane. The range of cases that Greg handled in this role varied from basic traffic infractions all the way up to serious felony matters.
Greg is passionate about being a lawyer, and he is proud of his background representing people of various cultures. He is well-respected in the courtroom, and will always fight hard for his clients. Colleagues consistently take note of Greg’s ability to ‘think outside the box’. For clients from any walk of life, Greg is ready to put all of his experience and knowledge to work in crafting a credible defense.
Based in Bellevue, Washington, the Honorary Consulate of Finland represents the Finnish government's commitment to serving its citizens and strengthening bilateral relationships across the Pacific Northwest. As part of Finland's extensive network of diplomatic missions, this consulate embodies a unique model of public service, with an honorary consul dedicating time to support the Finnish community and promote mutual understanding between nations. The consulate serves a three-state jurisdiction encompassing Washington, Idaho, and Montana, providing a crucial point of contact for Finnish nationals facing challenges abroad and for individuals seeking to understand Finnish business practices and cultural values. The office works to monitor and protect the interests of Finns and foreign residents of Finland within its geographical area, offering compassionate assistance during times of distress and uncertainty. Beyond individual support services, the consulate actively participates in building economic and cultural bridges between Finland and the United States, helping Finnish enterprises discover local partnership opportunities and gain insights into Pacific Northwest business culture. The honorary consul model reflects Finland's philosophy of engaged, accessible diplomacy—combining governmental authority with personal connection to serve communities more effectively. By maintaining this presence in Bellevue, Finland demonstrates its dedication to the residents and business community of Washington state, fostering lasting relationships that benefit both Finnish and American interests.
Rooted in Bellevue, Washington, the Asian Real Estate Association of America Greater Seattle chapter serves as a powerful advocate for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities seeking homeownership and real estate opportunities. This nonprofit professional trade organization recognizes the unique needs and aspirations of AAPI families and has built a mission-driven community dedicated to removing barriers to sustainable homeownership. By amplifying the voices of housing and real estate professionals who understand these communities intimately, AREAA Greater Seattle creates meaningful connections between skilled professionals and families pursuing their homeownership dreams. The organization's foundation rests on the belief that accessible, culturally informed real estate services strengthen families and communities. Members of AREAA Greater Seattle benefit from a supportive professional network that values diversity, cultural competency, and community engagement. Beyond transactional relationships, the organization fosters genuine partnerships that reflect the values and aspirations of Asian American and Pacific Islander homebuyers. Through collaborative efforts and professional solidarity, AREAA Greater Seattle continues to build a more inclusive real estate landscape where all communities have equitable access to homeownership opportunities and professional expertise.
Based in Bellevue, Washington, the Korean American Health Professionals Association represents a vibrant community of healthcare practitioners dedicated to serving Korean American patients and addressing broader health equity issues. Since its establishment, KAHPA has grown into a trusted organization where doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare workers come together around shared values of cultural understanding and professional excellence. The association is deeply rooted in the belief that healthcare providers must understand the unique cultural contexts and health challenges facing the Korean American community. KAHPA's mission centers on three core pillars that define its work: creating welcoming spaces for healthcare professionals to network and build lasting relationships, investing in the next generation of Korean American healthcare students through mentorship and guidance, and delivering tangible community health services through health fairs and research programs. What sets KAHPA apart is its focused commitment to reducing health disparities among Asian minorities through evidence-based community service initiatives. The organization recognizes that cultural competency and community engagement are essential to providing equitable healthcare. Members of KAHPA benefit from a supportive professional environment where they can exchange experiences, learn from peers, and contribute to meaningful health initiatives that impact the broader Bellevue and Seattle community. By combining professional development with community service, KAHPA creates a unique platform where healthcare professionals can grow their careers while making a tangible difference in the lives of Korean American families and other Asian minority populations.
