• Kulturküche | German Pretzels Cooking Class

    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
  • Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino

    DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for 2 Saturday a month for a German language film screening! Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee & cakes) will be served at 12:00 PM and the film will begin at 1:00 PM. Stick around after the credits roll to discuss the film and flex your German language skills. THIS WEEK'S FILM: Die lustige Witwe* […]

    $4 – $6
  • Kaffeeklatsch

    Kaffeeklatsch
      Online Event

      DANK Haus hosts a gemütliche chat online every Thursday at 5:30pm, with German speakers at every level welcome. We will be talking about "Gott und die Welt", and this Klatsch will be moderated by a friendly and enthusiastic German speaker.   Please RSVP to receive the online link. This link can be used every week. https://dankhaus.com/event-4475997 […]

      FREE
    • Neighborhood Nights

      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
    • Kulturküche | German Pretzels Cooking Class (auf Deutsch)

      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
    • German Citizenship Workshop

      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
    • Live Performances: Sergio Gomez and Joanna Pinsky with Beate Axmann

      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
    • Kaffeeklatsch

      Kaffeeklatsch
        Online Event

        DANK Haus hosts a gemütliche chat online every Thursday at 5:30pm, with German speakers at every level welcome. We will be talking about "Gott und die Welt", and this Klatsch will be moderated by a friendly and enthusiastic German speaker.   Please RSVP to receive the online link. This link can be used every week. https://dankhaus.com/event-4475997 […]

        FREE
      • Kaffee, Kuchen, und Kino

        DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

        Join us on Saturday, May 7 for our final German language film screening until the fall! Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee & cakes) will be served at 12:00 PM and the film will begin at 1:00 PM. Stick around after the credits roll to discuss the film and flex your German language skills. COST: Members: $4 | Non-Members: $6 Please email [email protected] or call […]

        $4 – $6
      • Experimental Collage Workshop

        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
      • Neighborhood Nights

        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
      • Live Performances: Sergio Gomez and Joanna Pinsky with Beate Axmann

        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
      • Experimental Collage Workshop

        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
      • Elternabend on the Terrace: A Parent’s Night Out

        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
      • Closing Reception: Sichtverrückt.Lost and Found

        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
      • Open Haus Stammtisch – Maifest on the Terrasse

        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
      • Triff ein Opfer des DDR-Geheimdienstes | Meet a Victim of the GDR Secret Service

        IL, United States

        Saturday, May 21 on Zoom 11:00 AM (Chicago) | 18:00 (Germany) Teilnehmer bekommen die Zoom Link per Email 1-2 Tage vor dem Event. Am 13. Februar 1988 entschließt sich der damals 31-jährige Dresdner Harry Schulz zu einer Demonstration zu gehen, die an die Zerstörung Dresdens am Ende des Zweiten Weltkrieges erinnert. Er hält ein Plakat […]

        Free
      • Neighborhood Nights

        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
      • Maifest | Celebrate with the DANK Haus!

        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
      • Open Haus Stammtisch | Schlagernacht with Pieptone!

        DANK Haus German American Cultural Center 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

        It's time for another Schlagernacht with live entertainment by Pieptone! For those unfamiliar with the band, Pieptone! plays German-language pop hits, rarities, and oddities of the 1950s and 60s, everyone from pop idols of the day like Rex Gildo, Gitte, and Peter Alexander to American stars like Connie Francis and Chubby Checker. There will be […]

        $10