6 colorful events with designer Gudrun Sjödén at American Swedish Institute

Meet Gudrun Sjödén and her creative team while enjoying wine and light appetizers. (5-6:30 p.m. Thu., $75.)

This opening night preview party features a fashion show with local models wearing pieces from Sjödén's Fall 2018 collection. Fika cafe will offer a party menu with specialty cocktails. (7 p.m. Thu., $15-$20.)

Get an early peek at the Sjödén exhibition. Tickets will be sold at the door following Thursday's fashion show. (8 p.m. Thu., with museum admission.)

Coffee & Pastries with Gudrun: Women & Entrepreneurial Values

Sjödén and members of her creative team will host a conversation over coffee and pastries, outlining Sjödén's growth from freelance designer to international businesswoman. (10 a.m. Fri., $25.)

Sjödén will sign copies of her book, "My Portfolio," (1-2 p.m. Fri., with museum admission).

Take a one-hour tour of the exhibit with members of the Sjödén creative team (11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Sat., $20-$25).