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Join us once more for a hands-on German culinary workshop where you'll learn the art of crafting perfect pretzels from scratch. Led by expert baker Andrew Lawrence Schiff from Oak&Fig Baking, you'll dive into the fascinating history of pretzel making while mastering the techniques to create your own soft, golden-brown pretzels. Here's what you can […]

Join us once more for a hands-on German culinary workshop where you'll learn the art of crafting perfect pretzels from scratch. Led by expert baker Andrew Lawrence Schiff from Oak&Fig Baking, you'll dive into the fascinating history of pretzel making while mastering the techniques to create your own soft, golden-brown pretzels. Here's what you can […]

Spieleabend is back every month in the GAI Ratskeller!  May will be an open play night – bring your favorite game or choose from our library of German-style games and Spiel des Jahres winners like CATAN, Ticket to Ride, Rummikub and more! Adult tickets include 2 beverages, and Youth and Children tickets include 1 beverage. Light […]

Please join for a fun-filled storytime auf deutsch. Children and their families will immerse themselves in stories, songs and activities that foster language skills. Please note: the storytime will be conducted in German and is geared towards children who have German as a home language, have been exposed to German through classes or immersion programs […]

In this virtual presentation, Barbara Müller, Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, will cover topics of importance to German nationals living in the United States. Learn about birth certificates, naming laws that are different between Germany and the US, marriage certificates, divorce acknowledgments, dual citizenship, and inheritance law questions. The event includes a […]

Join us on the grounds of the GAI as we welcome the Bach Society of Minnesota for a free performance auf der Weise. This pop-up performance will feature flutist Julie Johnson. Julie Johnson As a creator and a performer of new music, Julie’s work walks the line between composition and songwriting, art music and popular […]

TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED Join us for the Germanic-American Institute Night at Allianz Field, when the Loons host Sporting Kansas City—complete with cheers, chants, and hopefully lots of goals. TOOOOOOOR! Discounted tickets are available while supplies last. Don't miss out on the energy and atmosphere of an MNUFC matchday, as we cheer on the Loons. […]

The Germanic-American Institute is celebrating 30 years as a leading language and cultural non-profit in Minnesota with our 66th annual Deutsche Tage (German Days). Event hours Saturday, June 8 | 11 AM to 9 PM Sunday, June 9 | 11 AM to 5 PM One of St. Paul's longest-running ethnic festivals, the family-friendly event takes […]

Rainer Breul, head of the Political Department at the German Embassy in Washington, D.C., joins Irene Braam, Executive Director of the Bertelsmann Foundation, the Germanic-American Institute, and Global Minnesota for a talk on the US-German relationship and its impact on the transatlantic political order. Saturday, June 8 is the final day to register! Event Agenda […]

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 […]

Opera on Tap Twin Cities is delighted to return to the GAI for Rhythms in the North, featuring opera arias by local artists, in a free performance in the GAI Ballroom. This year will also welcome special guests from Out of the Box Opera. Please note: the event will be in the 3rd floor ballroom; not […]

Savor a home-cooked German Mittagessen every second Tuesday of the month 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. $14 includes a meal and dessert. Das Menü: Boneless chicken breast […]

Join the Germanic-American Institute and the American Council on Germany for a Lunch & Learn with Arnd Henze, award-winning TV journalist, theologian, and author, visiting from Germany. He will deliver a lecture entitled “Weaponizing Bonhoeffer: How Church Resistance to Hitler Was Dragged into Today’s Culture War.” Following the lecture, there will be a discussion. Event […]

A favorite summer tradition is back—Kaffee und Kuchen on the GAI porch. Stop by the Haus for coffee and a piece (or two) of home-made German cake or torte. This GAI Damenklub fundraiser is the best way to start your weekend! And our extended hours work for early risers and those who like to sleep […]

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.