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Don't miss out on our LAST German Storytime of the school year! Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10:30am - 11:15am for a fun-filled storytime auf deutsch! Children and their families will be immersed in German stories, songs and activities that foster language skills and promote cultural awareness! Please note: the storytime will be conducted in German and […]
Kinderfest: A German-inspired Spring Celebration at Arbeiter Brewing Co. You're invited to Kinderfest on Sunday, May 4—a family-friendly Maifest celebration with fun kids' activities like mini Maypoles, flower crowns, and face painting. Enjoy food from Ruhland’s Strudel Haus (donating a portion of sales to Kinderstube) and support Kinderstube through Arbeiter’s register round-up! WHAT TO EXPECT: […]
Discover the beauty of German-inspired Folk Art in this fun and creative event! Participants will have the opportunity to paint a card featuring a charming German Bauernmalerei-style flower. This workshop is perfect for all skill levels, even if you’ve never painted before. Along the way, you'll learn a bit of folk art history while following […]
We are thrilled to welcome Lynn Bueltel as our guest speaker on The Great Mass Escape. A native of West Central Iowa, Lynn has deep personal ties to the village of Boeseckendorf, as his ancestors hailed from there. Two of the families involved in the daring escape were his direct cousins. Over the years, Lynn […]
Join us for the GAI’s first annual Weinfest: Celebrating the rich wine culture in the German speaking world – and Riesling, of course! Kick off your summer at the GAI’s first annual Weinfest on Saturday, May 31st from 4-7pm. Learn all about the rich wine culture of Germany and Austria, from the grape varieties to […]
Event hours Saturday, June 14 | 11 AM to 9 PM Sunday, June 15 | 11 AM to 5 PM One of St. Paul's longest-running ethnic festivals, the family-friendly event takes place on the grounds of the Germanic-American Institute. The event features authentic German and European food fare, Paulaner beer, music and traditional dance and […]
The German American Chamber of Commerce and the Germanic-American Institute are excited to welcome the team of Holstein Kiel during their visit to the Twin Cities! Join us for a special evening on the GAI lawn, where you can meet the players, take photos, get autographs, and chat with the team before their match against Minnesota […]
Don’t Miss This Epic Matchup at Allianz Field with GAI and GACC! Get ready for an electrifying night of international soccer as Minnesota United takes on Germany’s Holstein Kiel in a high-energy friendly at Allianz Field — and you’re invited to be right in the heart of it! Join the Germanic-American Institute (GAI) and the […]
Join us for Juan Bobo’s Wild Adventures / Las Aventuras de Juan Bobo, a lively bilingual puppet show inspired by Puerto Rican folktales—full of music, riddles, and silly surprises! The Puppet show will start at 1 p.m. and will be fun for all ages! Before the show, relax on the GAI porch with coffee and […]
A favorite summer tradition is back—Kaffee und Kuchen on the GAI porch. Stop by the Haus for coffee and a piece (or two) of home-made German cake or torte. This GAI Damenklub fundraiser is the best way to start your weekend! And our extended hours work for early risers and those who like to sleep […]
You’re invited to our Haus for an evening of grilling and chilling on the GAI lawn! Enjoy music, a German bratwurst, and a cold beer! Beginning at 8:45, we'll show the German film Heaven can wait - Wir leben jetzt (2023) on our outdoor big screen. We recommend bringing lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray. Free […]
Stand in Solidarity: Write to Political Prisoners in Russia Join us in taking a stand for human rights and freedom of expression by participating in a letter-writing event. Over 1,000 individuals in Russia have been unjustly imprisoned simply for voicing their opinions. Russians Against War Minnesota is a newly founded nonprofit that has hosted over […]
Presentation at 10 a.m. We’re excited to welcome local historian Joe Landsberger for a presentation on the immigrant roots of Saint Paul’s West Seventh corridor. While many histories of our capital city bypass these stories, Germanic immigrants from the 1840s played a major role in building some of its oldest neighborhoods and commercial areas. As […]
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for Oktoberfest season with polka lessons from your favorite polka dancing pirate - Jimi Jimi Jimi. These classes are filled with fun for everyone. Registration includes all three class sessions (Tuesdays, August 19, 26, Sept. 2), plus a complimentary cold beverage each night (NA options available). The class is […]
Join us for monthly Game Night (Spieleabend)! August will be a "choose your own adventure" outdoor game night! Bring your favorite yard game or choose from ours including Kubb, Bocce Ball, and Cornhole (Bags)! Our volunteer and events coordinator, Mari, will also be teaching an outdoor German drinking game, Flunkyball, if folks are interested. Adult […]
Enjoy a delicious home-cooked German Mittagessen at Stammtisch Curbside! Pick up your meal-to-go at the GAI between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Reservations are required—please call the office at 651-222-7027 or email office@gaimn.org by 3 p.m. on the Wednesday before Stammtisch to reserve your meal. Das Menü: Stuffed pork loin, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert $15 (curbside) […]