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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 […]

Start your Sunday morning with good company, great coffee, and delicious German cake at the GAI Café, held on the third Sunday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Germanic-American Institute. Savor homemade and specialty German cakes alongside strong, aromatic coffee, all available for purchase. No registration required for the month […]