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  • April 2022

  • Thu 14

    Neighborhood Nights feat. Congressman Quigley

    April 14, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Food and Drink
    • Talks and Gatherings
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Come enjoy a beverage with a spectacular view from our Skyline Lounge & Terrace. A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize. Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum April 14, 2022 -- FEAT. CONGRESSMAN QUIGLEY

    ​Free admission; drinks available for purchase
  • Fri 15

    Kulturküche | German Pretzels Cooking Class

    April 15, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Food and Drink
    • Talks and Gatherings
    • Workshops and Classes
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    The Pretzel Blitz is back! We are hosting 5 pretzel making classes in April. Why? We LOVE pretzels! These pretzel-making classes will be offered in-person. We will host up to 20 students in our industrial kitchen at the DANK Haus. These 20 students will get hands on training from Reinhard Richter, our resident Pretzel Meister, […]

    $25 – $30
  • Fri 15

    Open Haus Stammtisch | Frühlingsfest

    April 15, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Food and Drink
    • Talks and Gatherings
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Friday April 15th is a night of fun at our Open Haus! This month’s theme is spring (Frühling in German)! We will have German Bier on tap and food for purchase!  Our Open Haus is a great way to meet new friends, or bring your friends and introduce them to the Haus! This event is […]

    Free admission; drinks available for purchase
  • Fri 22

    Opening Reception: Sichtverrückt.Lost and Found

    April 22, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    • Talks and Gatherings
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    German artist Beate Axmann’s concept "Sicht.Verrückt" translates roughly to gaze, shifted. It is a directive to look not once, not twice, but thrice, even four times. In today's atmosphere of rising extremism and polemics (in Germany and abroad), it is critical to shift one’s gaze––to look at issues from multiple angles. Sichtverrückt is the overarching theme […]

    Free
  • Fri 22

    Kulturküche | German Pretzels Cooking Class

    April 22, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Food and Drink
    • Talks and Gatherings
    • Workshops and Classes
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    The Pretzel Blitz is back! We are hosting 5 pretzel making classes in April. Why? We LOVE pretzels! These pretzel-making classes will be offered in-person. We will host up to 20 students in our industrial kitchen at the DANK Haus. These 20 students will get hands on training from Reinhard Richter, our resident Pretzel Meister, […]

    $25 – $30
  • Sun 24

    MAGIC MOMENTS: Balzekas Museum Women’s Guild Luncheon, Magic Show, and Craft Fair

    April 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Member Events
    • Talks and Gatherings
    Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture 6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, United States

    Spring Luncheon & Fundraiser of the Women's Guild of the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture: Magic show, Craft Fair + Lithuanian Cuisine! About this event Please join the Women's Guild for an afternoon of "Magic Moments" at our annual spring luncheon and fundraiser. Enjoy a spectacular magic show, artisan crafts, delicious Lithuanian cuisine, live music, […]

    $40
  • Thu 28

    Neighborhood Nights

    April 28, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Food and Drink
    • Talks and Gatherings
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Come enjoy a beverage with a spectacular view from our Skyline Lounge & Terrace. A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize. Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum. Be sure to RSVP to let us know you will be there! At this Neighborhood […]

    FREE; drinks available for purchase
  • Fri 29

    Kulturküche | German Pretzels Cooking Class (auf Deutsch)

    April 29, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Food and Drink
    • Talks and Gatherings
    • Workshops and Classes
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    The Pretzel Blitz is back! We are hosting 5 pretzel making classes in April. Why? We LOVE pretzels! These pretzel-making classes will be offered in-person. We will host up to 20 students in our industrial kitchen at the DANK Haus. These 20 students will get hands on training from Reinhard Richter, our resident Pretzel Meister, […]

    $15 – $30
  • Sat 30

    German Citizenship Workshop

    April 30, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Talks and Gatherings
    • Workshops and Classes
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    DANK Haus, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge This workshop will provide you with an insight on hot topics of German citizenship, from obtaining to retaining it. Hanna Tetz and Fabienne Kloster of the Chicago German Consulate will give you an understanding of the different application procedures, modalities of dual citizenship, relating family matters and share the […]

    Free
  • May 2022

  • Wed 4

    Live Performances: Sergio Gomez and Joanna Pinsky with Beate Axmann

    May 4, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Live Performances: Sergio Gomez and Joanna Pinsky with Beate Axmann
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    • Talks and Gatherings
    • Workshops and Classes
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Live Performances will take place in the DANK Treffpunkt (1st floor gallery), where guests are encouraged to watch at any time during the session. Performances begin at 5:00pm and go until the artists are done painting (about 2 hours). Performance dates: Wednesday, May 4 – Sergio Gomez with Beate Axmann 5-7 PM Tuesday, May 17 – Joanna […]

    Free
  • Thu 12

    Experimental Collage Workshop

    May 12, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    • Talks and Gatherings
    • Workshops and Classes
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    **REGISTRATION REQUIRED – alternate date available here** May 12, 2022 – 7-9pm Kunst Workshop im DANK Haus mit der Künstlerin Beate Axmann aus dem Schwarzwald/Deutschland Eine experimentelle Collage zum Thema „Sichtverrückt“ Experimentelle Collage bedeutet mit Schneiden, Reißen, Kleben und Übermalen mit Acryl-Farben seine eigene lustige, ernsthafte oder skurrile Geschichte entstehen zu lassen. Der Kreativität für ein originelles Werk […]

    $12 – $25
  • Thu 12

    Neighborhood Nights

    May 12, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Food and Drink
    • Talks and Gatherings
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    COME ENJOY A BEVERAGE WITH A SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE IN OUR ICONIC 2ND FLOOR BRAUHAUS ROOM A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize! Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum

    Free admission; drinks available for purchase
  • Sat 14

    Celebrate 100th Korean Children’s Day

    May 14, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    • Member Events
    • Workshops and Classes
    Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago

    The KCCoC brings the K-experience to Chicago Children’s Museum to celebrate Korean Children’s Day to share the joy with the children in Chicagoland. For this event, our intention is to provide snapshots of Korean culture, its impact on the global community, and its connections to cultures around the world.

    $19
  • Tue 17

    Live Performances: Sergio Gomez and Joanna Pinsky with Beate Axmann

    May 17, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Live Performances: Sergio Gomez and Joanna Pinsky with Beate Axmann
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    • Talks and Gatherings
    • Workshops and Classes
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Live Performances will take place in the DANK Treffpunkt (1st floor gallery), where guests are encouraged to watch at any time during the session. Performances begin at 5:00pm and go until the artists are done painting (about 2 hours). Performance dates: Wednesday, May 4 – Sergio Gomez with Beate Axmann 5-7 PM Tuesday, May 17 – Joanna […]

    Free
  • Wed 18

    Experimental Collage Workshop

    May 18, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    • Talks and Gatherings
    • Workshops and Classes
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Kunst Workshop im DANK Haus mit der Künstlerin Beate Axmann aus dem Schwarzwald/Deutschland Eine experimentelle Collage zum Thema „Sichtverrückt“ Experimentelle Collage bedeutet mit Schneiden, Reißen, Kleben und Übermalen mit Acryl-Farben seine eigene lustige, ernsthafte oder skurrile Geschichte entstehen zu lassen. Der Kreativität für ein originelles Werk sind keine Grenzen gesetzt….  Alle Materialien, sowie Collagen-Materialien aus Zeitschriften, […]

    $12 – $25
  • Thu 19

    Elternabend on the Terrace: A Parent’s Night Out

    May 19, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Food and Drink
    • Talks and Gatherings
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Need a night out, but don’t know what to do with the kids? DANK has you covered! Join us on Thursday, May 19  from 6-8 pm for a parent's night out. We will provide childcare and fun, enriching activities at the Haus for your kids, while you get to enjoy drinks, dinner, and the view of the […]

    $15 – $35
  • Fri 20

    Closing Reception: Sichtverrückt.Lost and Found

    May 20, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Exhibitions and Gallery Events
    • Talks and Gatherings
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us in the DANK Haus's new first-floor gallery space, the DANK Treffpunkt, for the final chance to view Beate Axmann's exhibition Sichtverrückt.Lost and Found. If you attended the opening reception, be sure to stop in for the closing – new artworks will be shown as they are added over the course of the exhibition.

    Free
  • Fri 20

    Open Haus Stammtisch – Maifest on the Terrasse

    May 20, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Food and Drink
    • Talks and Gatherings
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Friday, May 20th is a night of fun at our Open Haus! This month’s theme is Maifest on the Terrace! We will have German Bier on tap and food for purchase! Our Open Haus is a great way to meet new friends, or bring your friends and introduce them to the Haus! This event is […]

    Free admission; drinks available for purchase
  • Thu 26

    Neighborhood Nights

    May 26, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Food and Drink
    • Talks and Gatherings
    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Come enjoy a beverage with a spectacular experience in our iconic 2nd floor Brauhaus Room! A perfect place to meet your neighbors and socialize. Each 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 7-11 PM. Proceeds support the DANK Haus Museum RSVP here: https://dankhaus.com/event-4491654

    Free admission; drinks available for purchase
  • June 2022

  • Thu 2

    Maifest | Celebrate with the DANK Haus!

    June 2, 2022 - June 5, 2022
    • Cultural Festivals and Fairs
    • Food and Drink
    • Talks and Gatherings
    DANK Haus Small Bar at Maifest 4715 N. Western Ave. (the parking lot at Leland/Western)

    We're so excited to see Maifest happening again this year after years off due to the pandemic! DANK Haus will be there, running the smaller bar at 4715 N. Western Ave. Support the DANK Haus during the festival with purchases at our bar! We welcome all to stop by, say hi and learn more about […]

    Drinks available for purchase
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