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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Exhibition Opening + Listening Session: I Am A Rock I Am A Roll
KIOSK, 3054 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL, USA group exhibition of artists from Germany and Chicago exploring punk, DIY, and the legacy of Wesley Willis.
From 5–7pm, Lars Paprotta of Berlin-based punk band CAVA will host an 'Ask a (German) Punk' pop-up table on the sidewalk outside KIOSK. Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about DIY culture or what it’s like to be in a punk band in Berlin—now’s your chance to ask! Then, from 7–9pm, CAVA will curate a drop-in listening session featuring some of their favorite German and American punk hits.
This exhibition 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.
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