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 […]
Event hours Friday, September 12 | 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, September 13 | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Join us for St. Paul Oktoberfest Every fall, the Germanic-American Institute transforms into a lively hub of German celebration, hosting St. Paul Oktoberfest on its picturesque grounds. Inspired by the legendary Munich festival — and timed […]
Presentation at 10 a.m. Interested in Germanic heritage and genealogy? Then you won't want to miss the September GAI Café! We're excited to welcome guest speakers Jim Neuenfeldt and Gary Heyn for a morning of insight and discovery. Gary will introduce the Germanic Genealogy Society (GGS) and showcase the tools, resources, and support they offer […]
Join the Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project and the Germanic-American Institute for an afternoon of poetry, music, and delicious treats out on the GAI lawn. This unique event celebrates the deep-rooted connection between Arabic poetry and Oud. The oud-is an ancient stringed instrument central to Middle Eastern musical traditions. Through live performances of poetry and […]
In Good Company, a theatrical walking performance in St. Paul, immerses you in an unexpected encounter with your own city. It is not 'just' a performance—it's an invitation to move forward, together. During these walks, you are invited to reflect on what it means to feel seen, heard, and respected. While our lives and beliefs […]