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Umweltworkshop: Unsere Welt, unser Leben—wo geht die Reise hin? Environmental Workshop: Our world, our lives—where is the journey heading? Teens will dive into a one-week German immersion experience to explore exciting ideas like the future of transportation, furniture, clothing, or groceries. We'll also explore the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and how they relate to […]
Join Opera on Tap Twin Cities on the GAI lawn* for a sampling of German opera arias and art songs performed by local Twin Cities artists. Opera on Tap is a non-profit organization whose mission is to break down the stereotypes about opera and expose new audiences to opera and classical music by performing in […]
Give us a test drive! This one hour in-person sampler will introduce you to how our language classes work. You'll learn a few handy words and phrases such as "Ein großes Bier, bitte" or "Sprudel mit Geschmack". If you decide to register for fall session, take $10 off your first class and we'll throw in a […]
St. Paul Oktoberfest is back on the beautiful grounds of the Germanic-American Institute. Just like the Munich original, we celebrate in September when the weather is better! This year's performances schedule brings more authentic German and Austrian music and dance to the grounds than ever before to make it a two-day celebration of all things […]
St. Paul Oktoberfest is back on the beautiful grounds of the Germanic-American Institute. Just like the Munich original, we celebrate in September when the weather is better! Oktoberfest is synonymous with beer, and this year, we will have an even larger selection than ever. The iconic Paulaner is imported directly from Munich and our local brewer, […]
Join the Haus & Grounds volunteers every second Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon, to help maintain our beautiful mansion. Projects range from routine maintenance and repairs to planting spring flowers and raking fall leaves. Join our amazing crew for a work session and stay for lunch a beer!
This German language club meets monthly at the GAI. Founded in 1979, the Sprachklub offers community members an opportunity to speak German in an informal, congenial setting, regardless of level of proficiency.
Stop by the GAI table on both Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Find all the details at Utepils Brewing.
Spezialagenten: You have 60 minutes to find and neutralize a poisonous substance planted at the GAI by the notorious Dr. J. Save the city of St. Paul and yourselves—auf Deutsche—und macht schnell! Each one-hour Escape Room session will have groups of participants working together to solve the puzzle. Register for a start time between 3 […]
Harvard professor and author, Briana Smith, will present an overview of her new book, Free Berlin: Art, Urban Politics, and Everyday Life. The book tells the unlikely story of how experimental artists flourished behind the Iron Curtain and beyond the art market in the everyday spaces of late Cold War Berlin. Smith will highlight a […]
The Germanic-American Institute is proud to announce a new annual event, the Twin Cities’ first German film festival! This four-day event is produced with support from the DEFA (Deutsche Film Aktiengesellschaft) Film Library at UMass Amherst and the Goethe-Institut Chicago. The inaugural theme, “Reel Women,” highlights German films with women at the center of the narrative—women who […]
Savor a home-cooked German Mittagessen every second Tuesday of the month 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 Friday before Stammtisch to reserve your meal. $13 includes a meal and dessert.
11 AM to 4 PM both days Our annual Open Haus returns with a new name, Christmas in Germany! Everyone is welcome to experience some of the traditions of German Christmas—Lebkuchen cookies baked by the GAI Damenklub, Haus brewed Glühwein (mulled wine), and German carols sung by the Minnesänger Chorus and 4Winds early music quartet. […]
Ticket sales are closed. Join us for the return of one of the GAI's most cherished events, our annual Christmas dinner. Tickets are $80 and include a holiday program, a multi-course dinner catered by Lake Elmo Inn, and two beverages. 5–6 p.m.—There will be a 1-hour program in the ballroom including traditional German Christmas music, […]
Reserve your spot for the Christmas edition of Stammtisch lunch. Savor a traditional menu of Sauerbraten, potato dumplings, red cabbage, and German-style green beans. Dessert is Jägertorte, a hazelnut-cranberry tart. For this special Christmas lunch, we offer two options:
Pick up curbside at 11:30 a.m.
Dine at the GAI at 12:15 p.m.
There will be a short Christmas program with readings and songs for those eating at the GAI.
Reservations are required—please call the office at 651-222-7027 or email office@gaimn.org by 3 p.m. on the Friday before Stammtisch to reserve your meal. $15 includes meal and dessert.
Feed your Pork & Kraut cravings with our annual dinner, again available for curbside pick up. Prepared in-Haus, your meal will include a smoked pork chop, Helga’s secret recipe sauerkraut, sweet and sour green beans, boiled potatoes, Apfelstreuselkuchen, and a can of Warsteiner beer!
Deutsche Tage (German Days) is back! One of the Germanic-American Institute’s (GAI) longest standing traditions and the oldest ethnic festival in St. Paul.
St. Paul Oktoberfest is held annually on the beautiful grounds of the Germanic-American Institute. Just like the Munich original, we celebrate in September when the weather is better! With non-stop entertainment and fun for the whole family, it’s a two-day celebration of German food, beer, and culture! Friday, September 8 | 4–10 PM Saturday, September […]
Make your own Adventskranz, a decorated table top Advent wreath that is used to count down the Sundays in anticipation of Christmas. Many German, Swiss, and Austrian families sit by their advent wreaths and enjoy Christmas sweets and sing seasonal songs. We'll provide the instruction and all the materials, including fresh greens, decorations in seasonal […]
11 AM to 4 PM both days Toast the season with a beer or warm up with some Glühwein (hot mulled wine), a bratwurst and pretzel, some homemade soup, or a slice of German cake. The Haus will be decorated from the Rathskeller to the ballroom, with music and seasonal goods for sale. Food and drink […]
Registration is now closed! Get ready for an exhilarating winter experience as the COOP FIS Cross-Country World Cup descends upon Minneapolis in February 2024! This marks a historic moment, as the world's top cross-country skiing athletes gather for the first World Cup race on U.S. soil in two decades. While tickets to this highly anticipated […]
Join the GAI for this curated collection of German short films. The program is a powerful exploration of what it means to be searching for something: searching for the right words, searching for direction, searching for beginnings, searching for what is left of us. The program takes us on a journey that includes stopping points […]
Take a “tour” of the German wine regions and learn about what makes them special. Sommelier & German Wine Ambassador Amy Waller is back at the GAI to be your guide through the exciting (and delicious) world of German wines. In this introduction class, you’ll learn about the thirteen Anbaugebiete (wine-growing regions) of Germany and […]
In this hands-on workshop, learn about traditional motifs, coloring, and patterns used for centuries throughout Central and Eastern Europe to create vibrantly hued and highly detailed works of art on a simple egg. Participants will apply wax using traditional tools, dye eggs in a succession of colors to create multi-colored eggs, and remove wax to […]
In this hands-on workshop, learn about traditional motifs, coloring, and patterns used for centuries throughout Central and Eastern Europe to create vibrantly hued and highly detailed works of art on a simple egg. Participants will apply wax using traditional tools, dye eggs in a succession of colors to create multi-colored eggs, and remove wax to […]
In partnership with Global Minnesota - join us for a free screening of the Swiss/German Documentary "This Kind of Hope" Released in 2023, the documentary tells the story of diplomat, Andrei Sannikov, who was instrumental in Belarus' nuclear disarmament in the 1990s. Under dictator Lukashenko, he resigned from the civil service and began the fight […]
Apprenticeship instead of a traditional four-year degree? Yes! Increasingly more US students and families are choosing apprenticeships as the debt-free, post secondary education option leading to a rewarding and high paying career. Join us for a free event to learn about innovative local and national/international apprenticeship opportunities for both youth and adults seeking an alternative […]
Join us for an informal Q&A session where we’ll be sharing the exciting details of our upcoming German Wine Tour. Amy Waller, Sommelier of the German Wine Collection, Casey Horn, GAI’s Director of Cultural Programming and Ed-Ventures will be on hand to answer questions about the itinerary, the vineyards we’ll visit, the wines we’ll taste, and […]
Fritzi – A Revolutionary Tale (2019) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Registration closes April 11. It is 1989 and 12-year-old Fritzi lives in East Germany. When Fritzi’s best friend Sophie goes on holiday Fritzi happily agrees to take care of Sophie’s dog, Sputnik. But then Sophie doesn’t come back: she and her mum have fled across […]
Kinderstube German Immersion Preschool is selling delicious Strudel from Ruhland’s Strudel Haus. The enormous Strudel serve 5 to 10 people and come in sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for holiday entertaining, a quick weeknight meal or Sunday afternoon Kaffee. View Strudel Options Available for purchase in-person only; Sweet Strudels: $18 each / Savory Strudels: $25 […]
Join us once more for a hands-on German culinary workshop where you'll learn the art of crafting perfect pretzels from scratch. Led by expert baker Andrew Lawrence Schiff from Oak&Fig Baking, you'll dive into the fascinating history of pretzel making while mastering the techniques to create your own soft, golden-brown pretzels. Here's what you can […]
Join us once more for a hands-on German culinary workshop where you'll learn the art of crafting perfect pretzels from scratch. Led by expert baker Andrew Lawrence Schiff from Oak&Fig Baking, you'll dive into the fascinating history of pretzel making while mastering the techniques to create your own soft, golden-brown pretzels. Here's what you can […]
Join us on the grounds of the GAI as we welcome the Bach Society of Minnesota for a free performance auf der Weise. This pop-up performance will feature flutist Julie Johnson. Julie Johnson As a creator and a performer of new music, Julie’s work walks the line between composition and songwriting, art music and popular […]
TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED Join us for the Germanic-American Institute Night at Allianz Field, when the Loons host Sporting Kansas City—complete with cheers, chants, and hopefully lots of goals. TOOOOOOOR! Discounted tickets are available while supplies last. Don't miss out on the energy and atmosphere of an MNUFC matchday, as we cheer on the Loons. […]
The Germanic-American Institute is celebrating 30 years as a leading language and cultural non-profit in Minnesota with our 66th annual Deutsche Tage (German Days). Event hours Saturday, June 8 | 11 AM to 9 PM Sunday, June 9 | 11 AM to 5 PM One of St. Paul's longest-running ethnic festivals, the family-friendly event takes […]
The Germanic-American Institute is celebrating 30 years as a leading language and cultural non-profit in Minnesota with our 66th annual Deutsche Tage (German Days). Event hours Saturday, June 8 | 11 AM to 9 PM Sunday, June 9 | 11 AM to 5 PM One of St. Paul's longest-running ethnic festivals, the family-friendly event takes […]
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. To celebrate the GAI’s 30th anniversary as the non-profit for Germanic language and cultural studies in […]
You're invited to our Haus for an evening of grilling and chilling on the GAI lawn. Enjoy live music, a German bratwurst, and a cold beer! After the sun sets, we’ll be showing the German film Jonja (2023) on our outdoor big screen. Admission is $8, children 13 and under are free but do require […]
The Open Eye Theatre’s Driveway Tour is coming back to the GAI lawn with the puppet show, The Amazing Cow Boat! The show features live music and is fun for kids and adults! Bring chairs and blankets and get comfortable in front of the puppet theater. Get to the GAI before the show and partake […]
Spieleabend is back every month in the GAI Ratskeller and for August, we're bringing back our most popular game yet - CATAN! Ready to embark on an epic adventure of trade, strategy, and conquest? Don’t miss our August Board Game Night featuring the beloved classic, CATAN! Gather your friends, roll the dice, and immerse yourself in […]
Join us for our final Summer Kaffee und Kuchen on the GAI porch. Stop by the Haus for coffee and a piece (or two) of authentic German cake or torte. This fundraiser is the best way to start your weekend! Get ready for this year's Oktoberfest with our traditional German attire sale! Discover a collection […]
Twin Cities Volkssports, a local walking group, invites you to join them in a 5 kilometer Volksmarsch (group walk) to the State Capital. Meet at the GAI Haus at 9:45 a.m.; walk beings at 10 a.m. There is no cost, however please register with the GAI office by emailing office@gaimn.org, so that Twin Cities Volkssport […]
Give us a test drive! This one hour in-person sampler will introduce you to how our language classes work. You’ll learn a few handy words and phrases such as “Ein großes Bier, bitte” or “Sprudel mit Geschmack“. For joining us, you'll receive a coupon for a free beer (or other beverage) at St. Paul Oktoberfest. […]
Event hours Friday, September 13 | 4 to 10 PM Saturday, September 14 | 10 AM to 10 PM St. Paul Oktoberfest is held annually on the beautiful grounds of the Germanic-American Institute. Just like the Munich original, we celebrate in September when the weather is better! As the GAI's largest fundraiser, proceeds from the […]
Step into the world of polka with our energetic and fun-filled dance class, taught by Jimi the Polka Dancing Pirate! Whether you are new to polka or you’re looking to refine your skills and wow everyone on the dance floor at Oktoberfests around the Twin Cities these classes will be filled with fun for everyone. Registration includes […]
The Germanic-American Institute is thrilled to be one of the stops on this year's Summit Hill House Tour! Hosted in partnership by the Summit Hill Association and Ramsey Hill Association, the Summit Hill House Tour is a one-day architectural tour that grants tour-goers a rare inside look at some of the most historic homes and […]
100 years ago, Berlin was a cauldron of artistic exploration and expression. Artists were testing new forms and pushing the limits of social norms, responding to a wildly-changing world around them. A lot of that experimentation found its way to the tiny stages of hugely popular cabarets. These performances reflected a society convulsing in cultural […]
Step into the world of graceful movement with our three-week progressive waltz class! This immersive series is perfect for anyone eager to learn or refine their waltz skills, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to enhance your technique. Each class builds upon the previous one, allowing you to gradually develop your skills and integrate […]
In partnership with the Germanic Genealogical Society, join us for an in-person half-day event for beginning Germanic genealogists. Designed for beginners, this event features sessions on Germanic Genealogy 101, a workshop for reading the old German script, and an engaging panel discussion with a Q&A session. Don't miss this chance to dive into your ancestry, […]
Calling all travelers! Are you dreaming of experiencing the scenic Danube, the mighty Rhine, or the picturesque Elbe as you explore Germany’s history, art, cuisine, architecture, and more? Come together with travel enthusiasts and industry experts for an evening featuring German flavor as we immerse you in the joys of European river cruising with Viking. […]
Partner Event: Explore German Heritage and More on a Viking River Journey
Join us for monthly Game Night (Spieleabend) in the GAI Ratskeller! October will be an open play night – bring your favorite game or choose from our library of German-style games and Spiel des Jahres winners like CATAN, Ticket to Ride, Rummikub and more! Adult tickets include 2 beverages, and Youth and Children tickets include 1 […]
Join us for our most exclusive Reserve Riesling Master Class. Riesling is synonymous with German wine—and for a good reason. This class will examine the wide range of styles of this sometimes misunderstood white wine. From sparkling to dry to off-dry and lusciously sweet varieties, Riesling can do it all! The workshop features unique sampling of some very […]
Ticket now available! Join us for the 3rd Annual Twin Cities German Film Festival, a celebration of German cinema highlighting compelling true stories from the heart of Europe. This year’s festival presents a curated selection of films based on real-life events, offering unique insights into history, culture, and the human experience. From riveting dramas to […]
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to enjoy a beer or glass of Glühwein in the GAI Ratskeller. Drop in throughout the evening—we’ll be singing German Christmas songs and enjoying good cheer in cozy surroundings—the definition of Gemütlichkeit! Free, but registration required. Beverages and snacks for sale Note: The […]
The GAI Damenklub (Women’s Club) welcomes all German speaking women who are interested in gathering for Gemütlichkeit and conversation auf Deutsch. The Damen meet at the GAI the third Monday of the month at noon for a potluck lunch and conversation.
Join the Germanic-American Institute for an afternoon of culture, dance, and delicious treats at this year’s International Cafe. The event will feature interactive dance performances by the S.G. Edelweiss and the South Asian Arts and Theater House (SAATH). Guests can learn new dance steps and sample an array of desserts and drinks from German and […]
This month, we're thrilled to feature Tony Wentersdorf, the amazing German-born folk musician, autoharpist, songwriter, storyteller, and writer living in Minneapolis. It's the ultimate way to enjoy German culture right here in town! To read Tony's full bio, see below. Kaffee and Kuchen $8 Piece of Kuchen $5 Cup of Kaffee $3 Available for purchase […]
Sie interessieren sich für Deutschland, seine Landschaften und Geschichte und möchten mehr darüber erfahren? Wir laden Lernende auf mittlerem und fortgeschrittenem Sprachniveau zu einem Immersionswochende "Das Grüne Band" am GAI ein. Programmbeschreibung: Das Grüne Band läuft von der Ostsee bis nach Bayern die ehemalige innerdeutsche Grenze zwischen Ost- und Westdeutschland entlang. Als knapp 1400 km […]
This month, we’re beyond excited to spotlight the incredible Janet Horvath, a lifelong performing classical musician, soloist, author, speaker, and educator! Canadian-born Janet was the Minnesota Orchestra’s associate principal cello from 1980 to 2012, captivating audiences worldwide. Check out Janet's full bio below for more. Kaffee and Kuchen $8 Piece of Kuchen $5 Cup of […]
Join us for a fun-filled storytime auf deutsch. Children and their families will immerse themselves in stories, songs, and activities that foster language skills. Please note: the storytime will be conducted in German and is geared towards children who have German as a home language, have been exposed to German through classes or immersion programs, […]
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: Sauerkraut, Pork roast, Green beans, Potatoes, and Dessert $14 […]
We are sold out! Ticket registration is closed! Join us on April 10 at the historic Commodore Bar and Restaurant for the Germanic-American Institute's second annual Kabarett fundraising event! Inspired by the overwhelming popularity of the inaugural Kabarett fundraiser in 2023, this encore evening will evoke the sassy musical theater traditions of early 20th-century cabarets […]
Ecumenical Good Friday Service in German Join us for this annual Good Friday service at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. The service will be in German, with fellowship to follow. St. Paul's United Church of Christ 900 Summit Avenue, St. Paul spucconsummit.org
Step into the world of polka with our energetic and fun-filled dance class, taught by Jimi Jimi Jimi “The Polka Dancing Pirate!” Whether you are new to polka or looking to polish your skills for Deutsche Tage, these classes will be filled with fun for everyone. Registration includes all three class sessions (Fridays, May 2, 9, […]
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: […]