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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 […]

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: Porkschnitzel, German potato salad, Green bean salad, Coleslaw, Dessert […]

This German language club meets on the third Wednesday of the month 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. A variety of topics are presented, and fluency ranges from a working knowledge of German to native […]

Join us for our monthly Game Night (Spieleabend)! October will be open play night – bring your favorite game or choose from our library of German and German-style games like CATAN, Dorfromantik, Ticket to Ride, Rummikub and more! Adult tickets include 2 beverages, and Youth and Children tickets include 1 beverage. Light bar snacks are included. Children 11 and […]

Join us on the third Sunday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Germanic-American Institute for the GAI Café. Savor homemade and specialty German cakes alongside strong, aromatic German coffee, all available for purchase. At 10 a.m., enjoy a free presentation by a special guest, exploring a new theme each month—perfect for […]

Join us for Storytime in German, now part of the monthly GAI Café! Parents of babies, toddlers, and young children can enjoy cake and coffee while meeting other families raising bilingual children. Bring your little ones for a fun and interactive storytime auf Deutsch! Together, we’ll explore German through lively stories and playful songs that […]

Join us on Sunday, October 19 at 11:30 a.m. for a magical lantern-making workshop in honor of Sankt Martinstag, a cherished German tradition! This family-friendly event follows German Storytime from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., and invites children and families to craft their own lanterns while learning about the meaning behind this heartwarming holiday. Participants are also invited […]

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. In addition to regular meetings, the Damenklub hosts Summer Kaffee und Kuchen and they […]

Join us this fall for a German wine workshop all about the Pfalz! The Pfalz region has sunny (and cheerful), mild climate providing idyllic conditions for agricultural products and VINEYARDS! Home to the world's largest wine festival, the Pfalz is Germany's second largest wine-growing region, with almost a quarter of the country's total vineyard area. […]