DankHaus German American Cultural Center
Memorabilia, museum artifacts and the Legacy Multimedia Project make this cultural hub a catch. Be sure to go the third Friday of each month to meet members, eat German food and toast a pint of German beer. Entertainment includes ping-pong rivalries, live musical demonstrations and dancing. The event is scenically located outside on the Skyline lounge, weather permitting, with no cover fees.
4740 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL
(773) 561-9181
dankhaus.org/
American Aid Society of German Descendants
Bring the whole family down for the annual Kirchweihfest, a party with costumes, contests, dancing and home-cooked food. The American Aid Society of German Descendants offers great ways to volunteer in the community, explore the city and suburbs and participate in the Steuben Parade in downtown Chicago.
7326 N. Odell Ave
Chicago IL 60631
americanaidsocietyofgd.org/
Deutsch-Amerikanischer Kinderchor
Teach your kids to be proud of the German language--by singing it. The Kinderchor club has been in Chicago for almost 70 years, with roots dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries and the influx of musically talented German immigrants.
2026 W. Cullom Ave
Chicago IL 60618
gakinderchor.org/
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