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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. […]

Join us November 6-9 for the 4th annual Twin Cities German Film Festival (TCGFF), a celebration of contemporary German-language cinema inviting audiences to explore stories of belonging, identity, and reinvention. There is something for everyone at the festival: family-friendly, documentary, drama. TCGFF films are shown in German with English subtitles  at The Main Cinema in […]

Celebrate St. Martin's Day with us! St. Martin's Day is a beloved tradition in German-speaking countries, especially celebrated in preschools and elementary schools with a charming lantern walk known as Laternenlauf. The celebration honors the story of Martin of Tours, a Roman soldier who showed compassion by sharing his cloak with a freezing beggar on a cold […]

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: Koenigsberger Klopse, potatoes, peas and carrots, dessert $15 (curbside) […]