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EVENTS

Celebrate German and German American history, culture and Language at our Haus!

Upcoming Events

Language School Events

Special Events

  • Saturday, May 16, 2026 6:00 PM
    DANK Haus, 5th Floor Marunde Ballroom
  • Saturday, September 19, 2026 6:30 PM
    DANK Haus Marunde Ballroom, 5th Floor
Stammtisch is a monthly casual gathering to meet friends, enjoy German culture, and feel at home at the DANK Haus.
Kulturküche is a series of cooking classes to explore German recipes and culinary traditions in a fun, friendly setting.
The DANK Haus history presentations uncover fascinating stories of German culture, heritage, and influence.


Neighborhood Nights brings the community together for fun and conversation in a lively, welcoming atmosphere at the DANK Haus.

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Year: 2026

1January, 2026
Jan 04 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Jan 08 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Jan 10 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Jan 11 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Jan 16 Spieleabend | Game Night Stammtisch Open Haus
Jan 17 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Jan 18 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Jan 22 The World of the Brothers Grimm | In-Person Presentation
Jan 22 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Jan 24 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Jan 25 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Jan 29 Salome at the Lyric Opera of Chicago
Jan 31 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
February
Feb 01 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Feb 05 The World of the Brothers Grimm | Online Presentation
Feb 07 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Feb 07 Teezeit | Tea Tasting 101
Feb 08 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Feb 12 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Feb 15 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Feb 20 Karaoke Abend Stammtisch
Feb 21 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Feb 22 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Feb 26 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Feb 26 Meet the Beatles in Hamburg | In-Person Presentation
Feb 28 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
March
Mar 01 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Mar 05 Meet the Beatles in Hamburg | Online Presentation
Mar 07 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Mar 08 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Mar 08 Concert | The 3 B's: Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms
Mar 12 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Mar 14 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Mar 15 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Mar 20 Stark Bierfest Stammtisch
Mar 21 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Mar 22 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Mar 26 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Mar 26 Mann in der Mitte: Max Schmeling | In-Person Presentation
Mar 27 MIROIRS NO. 3 at the Siskel Film Center
Mar 28 MIROIRS NO. 3 at the Siskel Film Center
Mar 29 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Mar 29 MIROIRS NO. 3 at the Siskel Film Center
Mar 30 MIROIRS NO. 3 at the Siskel Film Center
Mar 31 MIROIRS NO. 3 at the Siskel Film Center
2April
Apr 01 MIROIRS NO. 3 at the Siskel Film Center
Apr 02 MIROIRS NO. 3 at the Siskel Film Center
Apr 04 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Apr 05 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Apr 06 Exhibition/Ausstellung: Neue Deutsche Welle
Apr 09 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Apr 09 Mann in der Mitte: Max Schmeling | Online Presentation
Apr 11 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Apr 12 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Apr 13 Exhibition/Ausstellung: Neue Deutsche Welle
Apr 17 Austrian Wine Tasting Stammtisch
Apr 18 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Apr 19 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Apr 20 Exhibition/Ausstellung: Neue Deutsche Welle
Apr 23 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Apr 25 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Apr 25 Kulturküche: Obsttorte
Apr 26 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Apr 27 Exhibition/Ausstellung: Neue Deutsche Welle
May
May 02 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
May 03 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
May 04 Exhibition/Ausstellung: Neue Deutsche Welle
May 10 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
May 11 Exhibition/Ausstellung: Neue Deutsche Welle
May 14 Neighborhood Nights 2026
May 16 Annual Gala 2026
May 17 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
May 18 Exhibition/Ausstellung: Neue Deutsche Welle
May 24 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
May 25 Exhibition/Ausstellung: Neue Deutsche Welle
May 28 Neighborhood Nights 2026
May 30 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
May 31 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
June
Jun 01 Exhibition/Ausstellung: Neue Deutsche Welle
Jun 06 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Jun 06 Friends of DANK Haus at Soldier Field | USA vs. Germany
Jun 07 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Jun 08 Exhibition/Ausstellung: Neue Deutsche Welle
Jun 11 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Jun 13 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Jun 14 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Jun 21 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Jun 25 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Jun 27 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Jun 28 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
3July
Jul 05 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Jul 09 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Jul 11 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Jul 12 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Jul 18 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Jul 19 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Jul 23 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Jul 25 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Jul 26 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
August
Aug 01 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Aug 02 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Aug 08 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Aug 09 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Aug 13 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Aug 15 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Aug 16 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Aug 22 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Aug 23 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Aug 27 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Aug 29 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Aug 30 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
September
Sep 06 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Sep 10 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Sep 13 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Sep 19 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Sep 19 DANK Haus Oktoberfest 2026
Sep 20 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Sep 24 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Sep 26 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Sep 27 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
4October
Oct 03 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Oct 04 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Oct 08 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Oct 10 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Oct 11 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Oct 18 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Oct 22 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Oct 24 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Oct 25 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Oct 31 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
November
Nov 01 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Nov 07 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Nov 08 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Nov 12 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Nov 14 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Nov 15 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Nov 21 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Nov 22 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Nov 29 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
December
Dec 05 Kino, Kaffee und Kuchen
Dec 06 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Dec 10 Neighborhood Nights 2026
Dec 13 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Dec 20 DANK Haus Closed Sundays
Dec 27 DANK Haus Closed Sundays

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Getting Here

4740 N. Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625

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Public Transportation

The DANK Haus is easily reached by public transportation. CTA buses 81, 49, and 49B have stops nearby. The DANK Haus is also just steps from the Western Brown Line Station.

Parking

Free parking is available at 5/3 Bank after 6:00 PM  located at Western and Gunnison

Metered street parking is available throughout the immediate area.

DANK Haus

German American Cultural Center

4740 North Western Ave. 
Chicago, IL 60625

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization


DANK Haus German American Cultural Center does not discriminate based on race, color, sexuality, national origin, sex, disability or age.

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Phone: +1 (773) 561-9181
Email: contact@dankhaus.com

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