What we’re about
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 (2)
See all- Deutschsprachige Tour: Two Roses and a Briar PipeCo-Prosperity Sphere, Chicago, IL
Join Tarik Kentouche and Lorenz Liebig, co-directors of Berlin art space Scherben, for a German-language tour of 'Two Roses and a Briar Pipe,' a group exhibition featuring five established and emerging artists based in Berlin, Vienna, and Chicago. Whether you have just started learning German or are a native speaker, all are welcome!
Titled after an ominous still-life painting in Rainer Werner Fassbinder's film DESPAIR, this exhibition brings together sculpture, installation, and photography that play with the staging and performance of national and social identities. Using artifice and routine, these works suggest a shared sense of psychological and political fragmentation.
This exhibition is presented by Scherben, Co-Prosperity, and the Goethe-Institut Chicago, and is co-curated by Tarik Kentouche, Lorenz Liebig, and Leah Gallant. It will open at Scherben (Berlin) in spring 2026.
