Reckonings April 26, 2023 6:30pm – 8:00pm Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater 5401 Caroline Houston, TX 77004 The Holocaust Museum Houston, with support of the German Consulate General, is presenting the film screening ‘Reckonings’, a documentary that chronicles the harrowing process of negotiating German reparations for the Jewish people, which resulted […]
Events
Early Bird Discount in Effect for Student’s Classes Woodlands
In order to register your student, please click here: https://germansouthwest.org/german-language-classes-for-children-and-teens/
Fraenkische Fastnacht in Veitshoechheim
If you are a fan of German Karneval or Fastnacht, “Fastnacht in Franken” is a must; it’s televised on BR (Bayerischer Rundfunk) on February 10 at 12p.m. CT. Since 1987 this live Fastnacht (carnival) show has been entertaining millions year after year on TV, first in Franconia, and later in […]
Dinner for One – A German New Year’s Eve Tradition
Germans can’t wait to watch Dinner for One on December 31. The 18-minute cuIt film from 1963 is a favorite beginning for New Year’s Eve in Germany, where it is broadcast on several TV channels that day. The catch phrase “The same procedure as last year, Miss Sophie? – The […]
Christmas Eve
Germans celebrate Christmas Eve (Heiligabend) on December 24. Many spend the afternoon or early evening going to church, decorating the Christmas tree, or preparing a special Christmas Eve Dinner. Gifts are opened that evening, unlike in the US, where gifts are opened on Christmas morning. Unless the 24th falls on […]
Christmas markets
Germany is known for its Christmas markets during the time before Christmas. Usually they are located in town squares with booths for food and drink, Christmas items, and entertainment for the kids. To counteract the cold, Glühwein (mulled wine) is a popular drink for adults. The markets usually begin during […]
Early Bird Discounts Expire Soon – Do Register Now
We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, and would like to remind you that class enrolment for the 2023 Winter Term, beginning in January, is open for registration. Early Bird Discounts for online classes for adults are available until December 25, 2022: https://germansouthwest.org/german-language-classes-for-adults-2/. Please note that early-bird registration for in-person classes […]
Martinstag, Laternenumzug and Martinsgans
On November 11, Martinstag is celebrated in Germany with many traditions. Martin of Tours was the third Bishop of Tours in France during the 4th century AD/CE. There are many legends woven around his person. For instance, when he still was a Roman soldier, he cut his cloak into halves […]
Screening and live show of Nosferatu
A free event awaits you at Axelrad Beer Garden (1517 Alabama Street) on November 4 at 9:00 p.m. sponsored by the German Consulate General Houston. Come out and celebrate “Nosferatu’s” 100th anniversary at this special event, where DJ Ellyott will blur the lines between a screening and a live show. […]
Oktober on the Boulevard
It is fall festival time! Join the free, family-friendly fall celebration “Oktober on the Boulevard” on Sunday, October 23, 2022, on the Front Lawn of The Church of St. John the Divine (2450 River Oaks Blvd) from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. There will be German polka music, barrel races, pumpkin […]