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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 2pm

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center

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We're a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting German culture, heritage, and language!
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The DANK Haus German American Cultural Center is a nonprofit cultural center and language school located in the heart of one of Chicago's traditionally German neighborhoods, Lincoln Square. Open to all ages and backgrounds, the center features a language school, a museum, an art gallery, and a library. Regular programs include a monthly open house, movie screenings, cooking classes, as well as concerts, plays and other performances. Whether you wish to learn the language, connect with your roots, or find new friends, we look forward to meeting you!

10/21/2026

The DANK Haus seeks a caring and dependable part-time After Care Assistant to supervise our Kinderschule students after school until parent pickup. The ideal candidate enjoys working with young children, creates a safe and welcoming environment. A2 level German skills are preferred, but not required. Join our team and help foster a positive, nurturing experience for our youngest learners!

To apply, send your resume to [email protected]

10/20/2026

What a weekend!

We had a wonderful time welcoming over 1,000 visitors to the DANK Haus during Open House Chicago!

Thank you to everyone who joined us, the volunteers who made this event possible, the Chicago Architecture Center for organizing, and the Brandenburger Schützen Verein and Schlaraffia Society for presenting their organizations with us!

We hope to see you all back at the Haus again soon!

10/19/2026

Join us for a Play Date every Tuesday morning 10-11am October through April! We'll have coffee, tea and toys ready, you bring yourself and your child(ren). Free | Umsonst, but RSVP here so we know you're coming: https://loom.ly/KNJwBL0

10/12/2026

Open House Chicago is this weekend! We're gearing up to welcome you. This FREE annual architecture festival by Chicago Architecture Center is one of the largest events of its kind in the world.
Come see our building and more than 200 other sites in 30+ neighborhoods. Get all the details at OpenHouseChicago.org.

10/11/2026

Migration is a sensitive topic in Germany, with public debate dominated by the fear of uncontrolled immigration. But over two centuries, millions of Germans emigrated in search of a better life.

10/10/2026

It’s the early Middle Ages. The Frankish kingdom of the Merovingian Dynasty has already been already rent asunder by blood borne rivalry and betrayal, when the rival spirits of two of its queens, Brunhild and Fredegund, collide and splinter into what becomes a legendary feud that has fascinated historians and storytellers for centuries.

Today, the saga of Brunhild and Fredegund stands as one of the most gripping chapters in the history of the Early Middle Ages. Illustrating not only the brutality of Dark Age politics but the extraordinary influence of two medieval “Power Frauen” in a Germanic world dominated by men.

Join us online on Oct. 21 or in-person on Oct. 22nd for this fascinating presentation about the epic saga of the Dark Age queens presented by historian Mike Haas!

Learn more and sign up at https://loom.ly/GcUgGYM (Online) or https://loom.ly/_7hRfU4 (in-person)!

10/09/2026

Join us on October 16th to ring in Fall at our monthly Stammtisch Open Haus!

Celebrate the change of the seasons and welcome fall with an evening of Bier, Brez'n, und Gemütlichkeit from the Brauhaus Room at our monthly Stammtisch!

Learn more and RSVP at https://loom.ly/EnQhYsA

P.S. RSVPs aren't required, but they're greatly appreciated, as they help us prepare an adequate amount of food, drink, and entertainment!

10/08/2026

Calling anyone passionate about history, architecture, German culture, or giving back to the community!

The DANK Haus will be a site once again for Open House Chicago and we need YOUR help to make it happen! Whether you want to be behind the bar, at our merch & info table, or act as an ambassador for a section of the Haus, we would love to have your help!

Find open shifts and sign up at https://loom.ly/OCBeaH8

10/08/2026

The season is almost here! Plan your Karneval!

Mardi Gras Chicago: Rheinischer Verein knows how to throw a good Karneval party—and they have THREE for you to attend if you live in the Chicago area!

Address

4740 N Western Avenue
Chicago, IL
60625

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

(773)5619181

Website

http://www.dankhaus.com/

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