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) […]
Explore German-inspired folk art! Join us for a hands-on painting workshop where you will create your own ornament inspired by Bauernmalerei, the traditional folk art of Germany. This session is designed for all skill levels, including those with no painting experience. As you paint step by step with acrylics, you will also learn about the […]
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 […]
Mark your calendar! Join us for the Annual Member Meeting on Sunday, November 16 at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy free Kaffee und Kuchen, enter a drawing for two tickets to Christmas in Germany, and get a sneak peek at exciting new plans and programs for the year ahead at the Haus! Come early or stay later […]
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 for a three-part evening series exploring the extraordinary life, faith, and moral courage of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. A Lutheran, German pastor and theologian, Dietrich was executed by the Nazis in April 1945, just two weeks before Allied forces liberated the Flossenbürg concentration camp where he spent his final hours. What could lead a young, […]
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 monthly Game Night (Spieleabend)! This November, we're excited to partner with the Samstig Jass Club for a special Swiss edition of Game Night, where you'll get the chance to learn and play Jass, Switzerland's national card game! Jass is a trick-taking card game that’s been a beloved pastime in Switzerland for generations. Whether you're new […]
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 for a three-part evening series exploring the extraordinary life, faith, and moral courage of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. A Lutheran, German pastor and theologian, Dietrich was executed by the Nazis in April 1945, just two weeks before Allied forces liberated the Flossenbürg concentration camp where he spent his final hours. What could lead a young, […]
Join us for a three-part evening series exploring the extraordinary life, faith, and moral courage of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. A Lutheran, German pastor and theologian, Dietrich was executed by the Nazis in April 1945, just two weeks before Allied forces liberated the Flossenbürg concentration camp where he spent his final hours. What could lead a young, […]
Experience the warmth and magic of a German Christmas at the GAI! 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 […]
