June Newsletter 2026

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Danke Schön! A heartfelt thank you to the incredible volunteers who represented the DANK Haus at Maifest Chicago. You helped make the festival a resounding success!

We aren't slowing down yet. Here is what’s coming up:

• Soccer Fans: Join Friday's World Cup Tailgate Stammtisch or meet us Saturday at Soldier Field for Germany vs. USA. (Watch Party details below!)
• Opera Lovers: See Chicago City Opera’s Der Rosenkavalier right here at the Haus on June 5th.
• Students & Campers: Last call! Select spots are still available for our summer camps and language classes.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen,

Heidi Christen

Executive Director

Catch "Fußball Fieber" at the DANK Haus with our lineup of 2026 World Cup events, kicking off with a pre-game Tailgate Stammtisch on June 5th followed by thrilling match watch parties as Germany progresses. Join us in the Brauhaus Room to enjoy drinks, snacks, and unmatched Gemütlichkeit with fellow soccer fans—RSVP here to save your spot!

Heading to Soldier Field on June 6th? Make sure to arrive early and gather with fellow fans at the German Consulate's pre-game Biergarten before the USA vs. Germany friendly! We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Der Rosenkavalier

by Chicago City Opera

Friday, June 5

7:00 PM

Chicago City Opera invites you aboard for a sparkling new take on Der Rosenkavalier (The Rose Knight)! Richard Strauss’s beloved opera shimmers with lush melodies, mistaken identities, and romance that refuses to behave. Use code DANK for $5 off

June Stammtisch

Sommer on the Terrasse!

Friday, June 19

7:30 - 11:00 PM

Enjoy an evening of Bier, Brezeln, und Gemütlichkeit at our monthly Stammtisch! Welcome the summer season on our rooftop terrasse!

Kindly RSVP by June 15!

Make it Official: Become a Friend of DANK Haus this June!

If you love our events and community, make it official this month. Join as a Friend of DANK Haus in June to unlock perks like class discounts, free museum admission, members only events, and a free pretzel on us!

Sign up online today and your digital pretzel voucher will land straight in your inbox.

Vielen DANK für ein weiteres wunderbares Schuljahr! Wir wünschen euch schöne Sommerferien! Abschlussfeier diesen Samstag!

• Celebrate the end of another fantastic school year - June 6th, 9:30-10:30 AM!
• Registration is open for 2026/27 Weekday Pre-K & Kindergarten
• Registration is open for 2026/27 Saturday School
• Summer Camp spots are still available - 2-week sessions June 22 - August 14

Registration is still open for Summer 2026 Adult Classes!

• Intensive Beginner I (online | in-person:4:15-6:15 PM or 6:30-8:30 PM)
• Intensive Beginner II (online | in-person: 4:15-6:15 PM or 6:30-8:30 PM)
• Adult Conversation Advanced (in-person)

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore our latest open roles below and apply today to join our growing team!

• Marketing Manager | Part-Time Hybrid
• Preschool Assistant | Part-Time
• Kindergarten Teacher | Part-Time
• Marketing & Social Media Intern | Part-Time

Volunteer at Square Roots with Us!

July 11 & 12

Volunteering is a great way to enjoy the festivities while supporting the DANK Haus. Even better, net proceeds are shared based on volunteer participation, so every shift worked for DANK Haus helps generate vital funding for the Haus.

Whether you can give a few hours or an afternoon, your support makes all the difference!

Prefer to volunteer in the DANK Haus Information Booth (non-revenue generating but equally important), sign up here to secure your spot! 

Neue Deutsche Welle exhibit Closes June 13th!

Don't let the music fade—come experience the synth-pop and punk energy of Neue Deutsche Welle before the exhibit closes!

Soccer or Fussball? A Transatlantic Conversation on Sport, Society, and Shared Purpose

Friday, June 5 | 1:30-3:30 PM CT

150 N Michigan Ave, 35th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601

Ahead of the June 6 US-Germany friendly match in Chicago, GMF and GACC Midwest invite you to a transatlantic discussion of the power of sports leadership to strengthen communities and connect cultures!

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center

dankhaus.com