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Opera on Tap Twin Cities is delighted to return to the GAI lawn for another Opera on Tap auf der Wiese performance. This year the singers will perform arias in German, Italian, and French, and also welcome special guests from Opera on the Lake. You’re in for a treat with this delicious sampling of opera […]

Food will be served from 5 to 7:30 PM | bar is open until 10:30 PM Film begins at 8:45 PM You're invited to our Haus for an evening of grilling and chilling on the GAI lawn. Enjoy music, a German bratwurst from Deutschland Meats, and a cold beer! After the sun sets, watch a German film on our […]

St. Paul Oktoberfest is held annually on the beautiful grounds of the Germanic-American Institute. Just like the Munich original, we celebrate in September when the weather is better! With non-stop entertainment and fun for the whole family, it’s a two-day celebration of German food, beer, and culture! Friday, September 8 | 4–10 PM Saturday, September […]

Gender im Klassenzimmer: Wie gehen wir damit um? Gender in the German language is a complicated topic with several layers. In German, there is what is called “grammatical gender,” which is often confusingly combined with human genders. Nowadays, there are big political debates about gender in society and several German learners identify as trans or […]

Just in time for the cool fall weather, sommelier and German Wine Ambassador Amy Waller is back at the GAI to walk you through the exciting (and delicious) world of German red wine grapes. In this tasting, we'll explore the diverse spectrum of German red grapes including Lemberger, Spätburgunder and Trollinger from around the country. […]