About us
Herzlich Willkommen! For those interested in German culture and language, this is the group for you! The Goethe-Institut Chicago is dedicated to promoting German language and culture, and would like to invite all German enthusiasts to join us at our events. There will be a variety of meet up opportunities including a monthly Stammtisch, German Film screenings, soccer match screenings, as well as performance and visual arts events. The goal is to practice German language skills as well as foster an appreciation for German culture, all in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Best of all, you get to meet others who share your passion for all things German!
Upcoming events
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European Day of Languages | Celebrating Multilingual Families
Alliance Française de Chicago, 810 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA, Chicago, IL, USPanel discussion, story hour & book swap | Celebrating Multilingual Families
In celebration of European Day of Languages, the Alliance Française is pleased to partner with fellow Chicago-based European Union National Institutes of Culture (EUNIC) to present a panel discussion on raising multilingual children.
During the panel discussion, children ages 0–12 are welcomed for a multilingual story hour in the cozy Brown Médiathèque.
After the program, the whole family is invited to the Eleanor Wood Prince Salon for complimentary café, croissants, and kid-friendly snacks.
Guests will have the opportunity to:
- continue the conversation with our panelists,
- connect with other families raising multilingual children,
- browse a selection of free used books in French, German, Spanish, and Lithuanian
- learn more about European cultures and the immigrant heritages of Chicago from our EUNIC partners
Children’s activities will be provided during the reception.
Doors at 12:30 pm. Program & story hour at 1:00.
Free & Open to the Public ($10 suggested donation)
Please register here: European Day of Languages 2027
1 attendee
Panel Discussion | A History of Chicago Punk
Kiosk, 3054 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA, Chicago, IL, USJoin us for a panel conversation exploring Chicago's punk history, the legacy of Wesley Willis, and the future of the scene. Bringing together artists, organizers, and longtime participants, the discussion will reflect on the venues, moments, and collaborations that have shaped Chicago punk.
Featured speakers include Francisco “Pancho” García, musician and co-founder of hardcore venue Casa Cafe; Kenn Goodman, musician and founder of Pravda, one of Chicago's longest running independent record labels; and Carla Winterbottom, artist and longtime friend and tour manager of Wesley Willis.
Please register here: A panel discussion on Chicago punk music and culture.
The exhibition I Am A Rock I Am A Roll explores the intersections of punk, DIY, and self-taught art through the work of two American and two German artists: Naomi Shintani Deibel, Jonas Müller-Ahlheim, Betsy Odom, and Wesley Willis. Part of Alle gegen Alles. Punk@50, a transatlantic, multi-city initiative marking the 50-year anniversary of punk taking place at Goethe-Instituts across North America in fall 2026, ‘I Am A Rock I Am A Roll’ is a collaboration between KIOSK and the Goethe-Institut Chicago and will feature film screenings, a zine workshop, a conversation on Chicago's punk history, and other programs at both locations.
6 attendees
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