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Liebe/r EdgewaterRogersPark,
We aim to bring you a variety of events and services at the DANK Haus. Our Spring calendar is no exception. We hope you enjoyed Stark Bier Fest and Dr. Samina Sultan’s talk on the Transatlantic Trade Partnership. Next we explore German boxer Max Schmeling during our History presentation series and Germany’s neighbor Austria during our Stammtisch Austrian Wine tasting. Our Kinderschule summer camp, Adult summer classes, and 2026/2027 Pre-school and Kindergarten registrations are open, register now to secure your spot! Finally, last call for DANK Haus Gala Early Bird pricing! DANK Haus 2026 - Party Like It’s 1986 is your chance to get into the groove and raise funds for a worthy cause, we thank you for your support.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Heidi Christen
Executive Director
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DER SCHEINWERFER
Events and classes we want to spotlight
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Austrian Wine Tasting Stammtisch
April 17 | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
6th Floor Skyline Lounge
Join us for a relaxed evening celebrating Austrian wine and tradition. Enjoy a tasting featuring a variety of wines while connecting with friends and fellow enthusiasts. Chef Martin will be grilling Bratwurst and Käsekrainer, available for purchase and perfect to pair with your glass.
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Skyline Circle Event
We look forward to welcoming our Skyline Circle Members for an evening with Carol Himmel on April 9. If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up—registration details were shared in a separate email, so please check your inbox!
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Become a Skyline Circle member
For just $84 per month you can join this important giving society at the DANK Haus! Donors who give $1,000+ in one calendar year will become members of our Skyline Circle and receive invitations to our special donors events as well as complimentary Friends of DANK Haus membership!
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Become a Friend of DANK Haus Today!
Support the DANK Haus – Become a Member Today!
Your membership helps preserve and promote German-American culture right here in Chicago. As a Friend of DANK Haus, you’ll enjoy great perks while supporting your cultural home.
Member Benefits:
- Discounts on language classes, events, and merchandise
- Invitations to exclusive members-only gatherings
- Free guided tours and museum access
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Max Schmeling
Man in der Mitte
Thursday | April 9
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CT
Max Schmeling, German boxing legend of the 1920s and 30s, was caught between the America's boxing world and Nazi Germany's propaganda. Famous for his two legendary fights against Joe Louis in 1936 and 1938—often called Hitler’s “Superman” in the press—Schmeling proved to be his own man both in the ring and throughout his long life.
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Kulturküche | Obsttorte Class
Saturday| April 25
1 PM - 3 PM
Join us for a hands-on Kulturküche Cooking Class with Chef Reinhard Richter! This session features Obsttorte—a light, fresh fruit-topped cake perfect for spring celebrations.
Your registration includes guided instruction from Chef Reinhard Richter.
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DANK Haus Gala
Party Like It's 1986
Saturday | May 16
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Get ready for a night of nostalgia! Join us for a seated dinner, DJ, and silent auction as we celebrate and support cultural and education programs at the DANK Haus. Early Bird Pricing ends April 12th! Don’t miss this unforgettable evening!
All proceeds benefit the DANK Haus’s cultural and educational programs.
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Check out all of our upcoming events.
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DANK Haus Summer Camp 2026
Registration is open!
Our bilingual summer camps welcome all students—no prior German required!
Session Dates:
- June 22 - July 3 Kreative Kinder
- July 6 - July 17 Entdecker Kinder
- July 20 - July 31 Blaue Erde Kinder
- Aug 3 - Aug 14 Bau & Design Kinder
Additional Camps for 10 - 14 year olds!
- June 22 - July 3 Theater Kinder & Kreative Kinder
- Aug 3 - Aug 14 Koch Camp Kinder
All camps run for two weeks.
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Open Haus – School Year 2026/2027
Join us on April 22 or May 20 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM to learn more about our programs for the upcoming school year.
We offer full-day Preschool & Kindergarten, Saturday classes, Adult Language School, Summer Camps, and a Language Testing Center. Meet our team, explore our classrooms, and discover the right fit for you or your family!
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Adult Summer Semester 2026
Registration Open!
Learn German at any level, from beginner to proficient, with flexible online and in-person classes designed to fit your schedule!
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Registration is open for our Weekday Preschool and Kindergarten programs!
Our bilingual and full-day German Immersion Schule immerse children in language learning while building strong academic, social, and emotional foundations.
Through play and project-based learning, students explore reading, math, science, music, and the arts, guided by curiosity and creativity!
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Work in Germany's Healthcare Field!
Dreaming of a career in nursing or the medical field in Germany? Our C1-level language test for Pflege & medizinische Berufe is now available! This test is specifically designed for healthcare professionals to prove their German skills and take the next step in their medical career abroad.
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Neue Deutsche Welle: Sound, Style, and Youth Culture in 1980s Germany
Opens April 6th
Experience the sound of a generation. Neue Deutsche Welle: Sound, Style, and Youth Culture in 1980s Germany opens April 6. From West German pop to underground scenes in the GDR, this exhibit explores how music and style became powerful tools of identity, resistance, and expression across a divided nation.
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Brandenburger Schuetzenverein Chicago 35-Jaehriges Jubilaeum
Krönungsball 2026
Sat, April 11 | 6:00 PM
DANK Haus | 4740 N Western Ave
Celebrate 35 years of Brandenburger Schützenverein Chicago at their Jubiläums Krönungsball. The evening will feature a traditional Fahnenparade and Krönungsfeier, the BSV 2026 Invitational Awards, live music by Band Paloma, and catering by Himmel’s. Join in for a festive night honoring tradition, community, and celebration!
Admission: $65
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Frühlings Bankett mit Trachtenball Chicago Donauschwaben
Saturday | April 11 at 5:30 PM
625 Seegers Rd. Des Plaines, IL
Celebrate culture and tradition with the Chicago Donauschwaben! Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with appetizers at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy dancing to the music of “Phenix.” Guests are encouraged to wear Tracht or German costume to enhance the festive atmosphere.
Admission: $45 adults | $20 children (13 and under)
Reservations and payment due by April 4.
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Virtual Workshop: Learn to Read Old German Script
April 11 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (CT)
Learn to decipher Kurrent script through letters and personal documents—often the most challenging texts due to unique handwriting styles and archaic language. No German required.
Ideal for historians, students, and beginners, this workshop will cover key characters, common phrases, and strategies for reading historical documents.
Led by Mark L. Louden and Antje Petty of the Max Kade Institute.
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Staff Recommendation from Sarah
Wings of Desire
This film follows invisible angels in Berlin who quietly observe human life, offering comfort but unable to fully experience it. One angel, Damiel, becomes captivated by a human woman and longs to feel life for himself, ultimately choosing to give up immortality for love and human experience.
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