Germanic-American Institute

📖 An Evening with Author Steven E. Mayer 📖

What does it mean to uncover your family’s past and carry its lessons forward?

Join us at the G*I for a compelling evening with Steven E. Mayer, author of My Father Against the N***s, the story of his decades-long journey to understand his father, a German Jewish refugee who escaped N**i Germany.

Through readings, history, and personal reflection, Mayer will explore memory, moral courage, and the lasting impact of the past.

Schedule
Doors open at 6 PM
Program: 6:30–8 PM

Cost: $15 General | $10 G*I Members

Tickets required. Join us for an evening of history, family, and meaningful conversation.
👉 Buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/3Ujlxs8
📖 Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/4q34YwE

Please note: The G*I’s 3rd Floor Ballroom is not ADA accessible.

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🍻 Join the St. Paul Oktoberfest Fanklub!

Love Oktoberfest? Become one of our VIPs, Very Invested Patrons, and help make the G*I’s biggest celebration of the year possible!

New for 2026, choose from TWO Fanklub experiences:

🥨 Bavarian Brunch | $150
Join us Saturday morning for an exclusive Bavarian brunch featuring Weißwurst, Obatzda, pretzels and more.

🍺 Reserved Table for 6 | $500
Reserve your own table on the lawn Friday or Saturday evening from 7–10 p.m., complete with a German snack spread and Fanklub perks for all six guests!

Fanklub benefits include a weekend wristband, two drink tickets, a 0.5L Utepils bierstein, Lebkuchen heart and festival recognition.

Only FOUR reserved tables are available each night!

Become a Fanklub member and help keep St. Paul Oktoberfest thriving in our community. Prost! 🍻👉 Buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/4q0HpEF

🍺 Get Oktoberfest Ready!

The countdown to Oktoberfest starts on the dance floor! Join Jimi Jimi Jimi, everyone’s favorite dancing pirate, for three fun-filled evenings of polka lessons at the G*I.

Whether you’re brand new or looking to refresh your skills, you’ll enjoy expert instruction, time to practice, and a complimentary beverage each night.

August 11, 18 & 25 | 6:30-8 p.m.
💃 No partner needed • All ages welcome
🎟️ $20 drop-in classes available

Grab your friends, lace up your dancing shoes, and get ready to polka your way into Oktoberfest!
👉 Buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/4hjsaoa

Please note: Classes are held in the third-floor G*I Ballroom, which is not ADA accessible.

✨🎭 Berlin’s acclaimed theater duo Band Practice is bringing their internationally touring production DON’T BE SCARED to the Minnesota Fringe Festival from August 6-15! 🎭

The show features two zombified post-war corporate professionals attempting to run a workshop with the audience on how to face your fears. Outside, the darkness is creeping in threatening to end the show and maybe their friendship.

🎟 Learn more and get tickets here: https://bit.ly/3Ud7Ue2

DON'T BE SCARED Band Practice is a Berlin based theater and clown duo made of Ash Willison and Lisa Ullrich. We met studying physical theater, and started collaborating in 2021 after failing our clown training. Then we went straight to Edinburgh Fringe with...a clown show. We turn ourselves inside out; wearing our....

🍽️ Treat yourself to a comforting homemade German lunch with our August Stammtisch Curbside Pickup!

Pickup: Tuesday, August 11 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This month’s menu includes
• Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
• Rice
• Green Beans
• Dessert

Skip the cooking and enjoy a delicious taste of Germany.

Place your order by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5 by calling 651-222-7027, filling out the order form below, or emailing [email protected].

Reserve your meal today: https://bit.ly/4xplaLf

Raise a stein to Oktoberfest and save before the celebration begins! 🍻

Get your 2026 St. Paul Oktoberfest Presale Drink Package for just $23 (a $36 value) and enjoy:

🍺 A limited-edition 2026 0.5L Paulaner mug
🍺 One half-liter draft beer of your choice
🍺 A 21+ wristband valid for both days of St. Paul Oktoberfest
🍺 $1 off every additional beer all weekend when you reuse your mug

🎟️ Presale ends Thursday, September 10, and quantities are limited, so don’t wait!

Must be 21+ to purchase or redeem. A valid state- or federally-issued photo ID is required when claiming your package.

Learn more and purchase your presale package here: https://bit.ly/4fKBnVn

🎓 Thinking about studying in Germany? Prepare for the TestDaF at the Germanic-American Institute!

This two-year, in-person course helps non-native German speakers build the B2 to C1 language skills needed for the internationally recognized TestDaF exam, accepted by universities across Germany.

September 9, 2026-June 9, 2027
Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00 p.m.

✔ For students with B1 German proficiency
✔ Approximately 2 hours of homework per week
✔ Official TestDaF exams offered at the G*I on select testing dates
💲 Register by August 1 to receive the early bird discount!

Ideal for high school students (ages 14+ or entering 9th grade) and anyone planning to pursue higher education in Germany.
👉 Sign up today here: https://bit.ly/4fXZvUl

🍂 🐦 Fall German Language Classes Are Now Open!

Whether you’re learning your very first German words or looking to build on your existing skills, there’s a place for you at the G*I.

• 12-week courses available online or in person
• Early Bird Special: Save $15 when you register by August 8
• Don't forget- G*I members receive discounted tuition

Our experienced instructors, welcoming community, and interactive classes make learning German fun and rewarding for all levels.

Register today and start your German language journey this fall! 🍂
👉 Class schedule: https://bit.ly/4fulv7K

🌭 📽️ Looking for the perfect Saturday evening on July 25? Join us at the G*I for a night of great beer, delicious food, and an outdoor movie under the stars!

🍺 German Specialty Beer Tasting
3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Explore five distinctive beers from across Germany while learning about their unique styles and brewing traditions. Buy your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4wigfLE

🌭 Grill-und Kinoabend
5:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Free admission! Bring your family and friends to enjoy grilled favorites, refreshing drinks, lawn games, and a relaxing evening on the G*I's scenic grounds. Buy your brat meal in advance here: https://bit.ly/3TbFCAp

🎬 Outdoor Movie at 8:45 p.m.
As the sun sets, settle in for a screening of the heartwarming German film Weekend Rebels on the lawn. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a memorable summer night under the stars.

We can't wait to see you this Saturday at the G*I!