Past Events
An archive of previously listed German-related events in New York City.
Recent past events
Kölner Karneval with Chef Simon
· 16 Beaver Studio
Cologne’s German carnival tradition comes to Midtown with Kölsch, Karneval music and food by Chef Simon. Costume mandatory; $25 plus tax.
Bargemusic: Bach, Bartók, Leclair and Shohl
· Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, Pier 5
Mark Peskanov and Margo Shohl play works for violin and viola, including Bach and Mozart.
Galli Theater: Snow White — Storyacting [English]
· Galli Theater New York
Galli’s German-founded theater brings Snow White to families in an English-language performance in Tribeca. Adults $25; children $20.
Little Germany & the 48ers: A Neighborhood Walking Tour
· Ottendorfer Library
Explore the East Village's historic German-speaking Kleindeutschland and the revolutionaries of 1848 on a free walking tour with Mary-Lea and Thomas Enderle.
East Village Walking Tour — German immigrant history included
· Big Onion Walking Tours; meet at Astor Place
Explore the East Village’s German immigrant history and the General Slocum disaster on a walking tour spanning the neighborhood’s many communities.
Legitimation Crisis by Jürgen Habermas – Week 1
· Pier 57
Read German philosopher Jürgen Habermas’s Legitimation Crisis with NYC Philosophy Salon.
Rolie Polie Guacamole — children’s concert at Global School Brooklyn
· Global School Brooklyn
Rolie Polie Guacamole brings a free sing-and-dance concert to Global School Brooklyn, formerly German School Brooklyn.
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Schwefelgelb, Justine Perry, Liza Rivs; FUNCTION takeover
· BASEMENT
German electronic duo Schwefelgelb joins Justine Perry and Liza Rivs at BASEMENT for a night that also features a FUNCTION takeover.
DURATIONS: Afrikan Sciences, Claudio PRC, Dasha Rush, Decoder, Francis Harris and guests
· Public Records
Berlin-based Dasha Rush joins a multiroom DURATIONS night at Public Records, with Decoder, Claudio PRC, Francis Harris and Afrikan Sciences.
Night & Day: Umfang, Rrose, Spekki Webu, KYRUH, Connor Wrong
· Signal
Umfang joins Rrose, Spekki Webu, KYRUH and Connor Wrong at Signal. Spekki Webu recently brought his Mirror Zone label night to Berlin’s Berghain.
Giant Rooks
· Brooklyn Steel
German indie band Giant Rooks plays Brooklyn Steel, with doors at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m.
NY Philharmonic: Tosca in Concert with Jonas Kaufmann
· Carnegie Hall — Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
German tenor Jonas Kaufmann joins the New York Philharmonic for Puccini’s Tosca in concert, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.
DURATIONS: Suzanne Ciani and Courtney Bailey
· Public Records
Berlin-based Courtney Bailey joins electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani for a live DURATIONS program at Public Records.
Impressive, Sincerely
· P&T Knitwear Books & Podcasts
An American novelist visits a small German town and suspects her translator has been rewriting her words.
Only Connect: A Dalcroze Day Intensive
· Lucy Moses School at Kaufman Music Center
Explore Swiss educator Émile Jaques-Dalcroze’s music-and-movement method in a two-hour workshop for adults, including beginners.
"Ingeborg Bachmann: The Complete Stories"
· Deutsches Haus At New York University
"Ingeborg Bachmann: The Complete Stories" takes place Friday, November 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST at Deutsches Haus At New York University, 42 Washington Mews, New York, NY 10003. Organized by Deutsches Haus at NYU.
Neue Galerie First Fridays — November 2026
· Neue Galerie New York
Free access to Neue Galerie's German and Austrian art collection and anniversary exhibition.
80 Angry Journalists
· Village East by Angelika
A German co-production follows the Hungarian journalists who resigned from Index.hu and built an independent newsroom.
Helmut Newton’s Uncanny Mannequins at FIT
· Katie Murphy Amphitheatre, Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center, FIT
Berlin-born photographer Helmut Newton’s mannequin imagery is the subject of Christophe Koné’s talk at FIT’s Doll Dressing Symposium.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
Practice spoken German at A2–B1 level in a teacher-led online conversation class, with small-group discussions and personal feedback. Paid Zoom session.
Fatherland
· Film at Lincoln Center — Francesca Beale Theater
Times: 12:30 PM · 2:30 PM · 4:30 PM · 6:30 PM · 8:30 PM
Paweł Pawlikowski follows Thomas Mann (Hanns Zischler) and his daughter Erika (Sandra Hüller) on a road trip through divided Germany in 1949.
Fatherland
· Film Forum
Times: 12:25 PM · 2:25 PM · 4:30 PM · 6:30 PM · 8:30 PM
In Paweł Pawlikowski’s Cannes Best Director winner, Thomas Mann (Hanns Zischler) and his daughter Erika (Sandra Hüller) travel across a divided Germany in 1949.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
Practice spoken German at B2–C1 level in a teacher-led online conversation class, with small-group discussions and personal feedback. Paid Zoom session.
CONSTRUCTING (unorthodox) PRACTICE - with Forty Five Degrees
· Wood Auditorium, Avery Hall, Columbia GSAPP · Online
Berlin’s Forty Five Degrees joins a Columbia symposium on founding and sustaining architecture firms; its panel starts at 4:45 p.m. Campus guest approval required; livestream available.
Germany and the U.S.: Navigating Trade, Growth & Competitiveness
· German American Chamber of Commerce
DIHK’s Melanie Vogelbach leads a GACC breakfast discussion on trade and transatlantic competitiveness. Members only; RSVP by November 1.
The Legacy of Jürgen Habermas — Columbia Memorial Workshop
· Deutsches Haus at Columbia
Explore German philosopher Jürgen Habermas’s ideas about reason, democracy and the public sphere at a daylong Columbia workshop. Registration available.
Parra for Cuva
· 99 Scott
German electronic musician Nicolas Demuth performs as Parra for Cuva at 99 Scott in Brooklyn.
American Classical Orchestra: Celebrate Beethoven! Capricious
· Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center
The period-instrument orchestra pairs Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony with Weber’s Oberon overture.
Postcolonial Motion: Taxis and Travelogues
· Anthology Film Archives
Karimah Ashadu’s Hamburg-set Brown Goods anchors a shorts program on migration, work and trade, followed by a filmmaker conversation.
DURATIONS: Ballet — Buttechno, Klein, Matana Roberts, Significant Other
· Public Records
Berlin-based buttechno joins Klein, Matana Roberts and Significant Other for Ballet, a DURATIONS program at Public Records.
New York Comedy Festival: The Naked Comedy Show
· Secret location in Bushwick
Nudity is German, so what better comedy show to go to.
80 Angry Journalists
· IFC Center
A German co-production follows the Hungarian journalists who resigned from Index.hu and built an independent newsroom.
Brooklyn Stammtisch: German Conversation
· Black Forest Brooklyn – Fort Greene
Practice German and meet other German speakers at Black Forest Brooklyn in Fort Greene.
Fall Gala Dinner & Newcomer of the Year Award 2026
· Manhatta
German startups and SMEs pitch for the Newcomer of the Year Award, alongside a fireside chat with Celonis cofounder Alexander Rinke at GACC’s gala dinner.
Lucie Pohl: Old as Mold — Live Special Taping
· Hidden Jewel Box Theater
Times: 6:00 PM · 8:00 PM
German-born, New York-raised comedian Lucie Pohl tapes her stand-up special Old as Mold as part of the New York Comedy Festival.
Members’ First Look: Günther Kieser’s Music Posters
· Poster House
Curator Tim Medland gives Poster House members a first look at German designer Günther Kieser’s music posters.
Rella’s Spielhaus November Open House
· Rella’s Spielhaus
Visit Rella’s Spielhaus, a German-language nursery and preschool on the Upper West Side.
One in a Million + Q&A
· IFC Center
A DOC NYC documentary follows a Syrian girl and her family as they seek refuge and build a life in Germany.
Everytime
· Film at Lincoln Center — Francesca Beale Theater
Times: 3:30 PM · 6:15 PM · 8:45 PM
Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s German-Austrian drama follows a Berlin family after a teenage girl’s accident.
Fatherland
· Film at Lincoln Center — Walter Reade Theater
Times: 12:30 PM · 2:30 PM · 4:30 PM · 6:30 PM
Paweł Pawlikowski follows Thomas Mann (Hanns Zischler) and his daughter Erika (Sandra Hüller) on a road trip through divided Germany in 1949.
Fatherland
· Film Forum
Times: 12:25 PM · 2:25 PM · 4:30 PM · 6:30 PM · 8:30 PM
In Paweł Pawlikowski’s Cannes Best Director winner, Thomas Mann (Hanns Zischler) and his daughter Erika (Sandra Hüller) travel across a divided Germany in 1949.
German-American School Manhattan open house
· German-American School Manhattan
Explore German–English bilingual preschool and elementary education at German-American School Manhattan. Prospective families must register for the open house.
Meet Peter Langner at Bridal Reflections
· Bridal Reflections — Fifth Avenue
Hanover-born bridal designer Peter Langner makes a personal appearance at Bridal Reflections on Fifth Avenue, November 12–13, by appointment.
German Punk: EINSTÜRZENDE NEUBAUTEN: LIEBESLIEDER
· Anthology Film Archives
Berlin industrial pioneers Einstürzende Neubauten appear in an explosive documentary of performances, homemade instruments and their first decade.
Marching with the Kasama — Kino Drift Film Series
· WSA — Swiss Institute Offsite
Swiss Institute’s Kino Drift film series presents a work-in-progress documentary on the Philippine revolutionary struggle alongside two related films. The screening treats audience discussion as part of the filmmaking process within Zurich-based artist Rafał Skoczek’s offsite exhibition.
Heimkehr! Homecoming! — Gay German Stammtisch
· Black Forest Brooklyn
Celebrate a homecoming with Gay Stammtisch NYC’s German conversation group at Black Forest Brooklyn. RSVP through Meetup; food and drinks are separate.
German Punk: THE BATTLE OF TUNTENHAUS
· Anthology Film Archives
Juliet Bashore documents a queer Berlin squat and its struggle to survive the upheaval after German reunification.
Ableton User Group NYC
· 343 Labs
A meetup for users of Berlin-founded Ableton’s music software, hosted by John Selway at 343 Labs.
Fatherland
· Film Forum
Times: 4:30 PM · 6:30 PM · 8:30 PM
In Paweł Pawlikowski’s Cannes Best Director winner, Thomas Mann (Hanns Zischler) and his daughter Erika (Sandra Hüller) travel across a divided Germany in 1949.
A Gentle Creature — Sergei Loznitsa retrospective
· Museum of Modern Art
German co-production A Gentle Creature follows a woman searching for her imprisoned husband through a hostile bureaucratic world.
Everytime
· Film at Lincoln Center — Francesca Beale Theater
Times: 3:30 PM · 6:15 PM · 8:45 PM
Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s German-Austrian drama follows a Berlin family after a teenage girl’s accident.
Fatherland
· Film at Lincoln Center — Walter Reade Theater
Times: 2:30 PM · 4:30 PM · 6:30 PM
Paweł Pawlikowski follows Thomas Mann (Hanns Zischler) and his daughter Erika (Sandra Hüller) on a road trip through divided Germany in 1949.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
Practice spoken German at A2–B1 level in a teacher-led online conversation class, with small-group discussions and personal feedback. Paid Zoom session.
Galli Veterans’ Day Theater Workshop
· Galli Theater New York
Children explore theater with Galli’s German-founded company through movement, role play and a shared story at its Veterans’ Day workshop. Registration required.
German Punk: BORED TEENAGERS
· Anthology Film Archives
Wolfgang Büld’s German punk road movie follows two young fans chasing The Adverts on tour in the late 1970s.
Victory Day
· Museum of Modern Art, film theaters
Sergei Loznitsa observes the annual May 9 commemorations at Berlin’s Treptower Park in this German documentary.
Gauri B Live in New York City
· Broadway Comedy Club
Berlin-based, India-born comedian Gauri B brings her English-language stand-up to the New York Comedy Festival.
Sofie Royer — Postponed
· Elsewhere — Zone One
Vienna-based musician Sofie Royer brings her electro-pop songs to Elsewhere’s Zone One. Her record label describes her work as drawing on classical traditions, with earlier recordings inspired by Viennese opera and ballet.
Thomas Bernhard: The Arts Trilogy (In-Person)
· Artbook | DAP
Read Austrian writer Thomas Bernhard’s arts trilogy with Lauren K. Wolfe in an ongoing in-person literature course.
German Punk: whisper & SHOUT / flüstern & SCHREIEN
· Anthology Film Archives
East German bands and teenage fans speak for themselves in DEFA’s documentary portrait of rock, punk and rebellion behind the Wall.
Everytime
· Film at Lincoln Center — Francesca Beale Theater
Times: 3:30 PM · 6:15 PM · 8:45 PM
Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s German-Austrian drama follows a Berlin family after a teenage girl’s accident.
PSG vs Bayern: Bayern Women Watch Party at Smithfield Hall
· Smithfield Hall
Watch Bayern Munich Women face PSG in the Women’s Champions League at the NYC fan club’s Smithfield Hall home.
German Punk: IT’LL BE OK / ALLES WIRD GUT
· Anthology Film Archives
Bernd Sahling follows a young East German punk searching for independence as the Berlin Wall and his own life begin to change.
White Snail — New York premiere, filmmakers in person
· Anthology Film Archives
Austrian–German filmmaking duo Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter present White Snail, a Belarus-set story of an unlikely friendship.
Deutscher Stammtisch Astoria
· Maxs Bratwurst Und Bier
German-language Stammtisch at a German restaurant.
Rebecca Donner and Sarah Ruhl on Resistance in Nazi Germany
· McNally Jackson Seaport
Rebecca Donner and playwright Sarah Ruhl discuss Mildred Harnack, an American who helped organize underground resistance to Hitler in Berlin.
German Punk: BULKY TRASH + THE FREE ORCHESTRA
· Anthology Film Archives
Two East German documentaries follow musicians making noise, finding freedom and confronting life on either side of the fall of the Wall.
Inside the Pergamon: Ancient Wonders, Berlin Stories
· Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street
Explore Berlin’s Pergamonmuseum with former curator Dr. Pınar Durgun, from ancient monuments and collecting history to the renovation unfolding around them.
Kaffeestunde — Fall 2026 German Conversation Series
· Deutsches Haus, Columbia University
Recurring German conversation hour at Columbia's Deutsches Haus.
Everytime
· Film at Lincoln Center — Francesca Beale Theater
Times: 3:30 PM · 6:15 PM · 8:45 PM
Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s German-Austrian drama follows a Berlin family after a teenage girl’s accident.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
Practice spoken German at B2–C1 level in a teacher-led online conversation class, with small-group discussions and personal feedback. Paid Zoom session.
RAW WINE New York
· Industry City, FIVE TWO A
Meet German and Austrian natural-wine growers at RAW WINE's Monday tasting at Industry City.
A Closer Look: Women of the Wiener Werkstätte
· The Jewish Museum
Explore the women of Vienna’s Wiener Werkstätte with Libby Kandel, connecting craft, education and feminist movements. Seminar tickets include museum admission.
German Punk: NINA HAGEN = PUNK + GLORY
· Anthology Film Archives
German punk icon Nina Hagen appears onstage and off in Peter Sempel’s free-form portrait of her music, family and friends.
White Snail — New York premiere, filmmakers in person
· Anthology Film Archives
Austrian–German filmmaking duo Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter present White Snail, a Belarus-set story of an unlikely friendship.
German Punk: BERLIN SUPER 80: FILMS FROM THE WEST GERMAN UNDERGROUND
· Anthology Film Archives
Super-8 experiments from West Berlin’s underground bring together punk, performance and music by Malaria, Einstürzende Neubauten and Die Tödliche Doris.
Children of Orpheus: The Helicon Ensemble
· Corpus Christi Church
German-born Handel features alongside Georg Muffat and other Baroque composers in the Helicon Ensemble’s exploration of Corelli’s influence.
Das geträumte Abenteuer / The Dreamed Adventure
· Museum of Modern Art, film theaters
German director Valeska Grisebach’s The Dreamed Adventure comes to MoMA’s Contenders series, in Bulgarian with English subtitles.
Rella’s 15th Annual Laternenlauf
· Tarr Family Playground
Join Rella’s Spielhaus for a family lantern walk in Central Park celebrating a German, Swiss and Austrian tradition. Musicians will lead lantern songs, children will hear the story of St. Martin, and hot chocolate will be served back at the playground.
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem
· The Sanctuary, Brick Church
German composer Johannes Brahms’s Requiem receives a free performance with Brick Church’s Chancel Choir and Orchestra, in a new orchestration by Abraham Wayman.
Everytime
· Film at Lincoln Center — Francesca Beale Theater
Times: 3:30 PM · 6:15 PM · 8:45 PM
Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s German-Austrian drama follows a Berlin family after a teenage girl’s accident.
German Punk: THE BATTLE OF TUNTENHAUS
· Anthology Film Archives
Juliet Bashore documents a queer Berlin squat and its struggle to survive the upheaval after German reunification.
ASL Studio Afternoon: Clay Sculptures
· The Jewish Museum
Vienna’s Wiener Werkstätte inspires a clay workshop with Youmee Lee for the ASL community. Free with reservation; no ASL students or voice interpretation.
Cosmic Gate: 3-hour set & guests
· Superior Ingredients
Germany’s Cosmic Gate plays a three-hour rooftop set at Superior Ingredients, joined by Zehv, Derya Zor b2b sunrYse, and 4YÛ.
Little Red Riding Hood
· Galli Theater New York
An English-language family show about Little Red Riding Hood’s journey to her grandmother and an encounter with a wolf.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
Practice spoken German at B2–C1 level in a teacher-led online conversation class, with small-group discussions and personal feedback. Paid Zoom session.
RAW WINE New York
· Industry City, FIVE TWO A
German and Austrian growers join RAW WINE's Sunday natural-wine fair at Industry City.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
Practice spoken German at A2–B1 level in a teacher-led online conversation class, with small-group discussions and personal feedback. Paid Zoom session.
German-Language Sunday Service at St. Paul's
· Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische St. Pauls Kirche
German-language Sunday worship and community coffee at St. Paul's German church in Chelsea.
German Punk: whisper & SHOUT / flüstern & SCHREIEN
· Anthology Film Archives
East German bands and teenage fans speak for themselves in DEFA’s documentary portrait of rock, punk and rebellion behind the Wall.
The Woman in the Window
· Metrograph
Vienna-born director Fritz Lang’s American noir follows a professor drawn into a killing and its increasingly perilous cover-up.
The Chelsea Symphony: Beethoven's Eroica
· St. Paul's German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony anchors the Chelsea Symphony’s program at St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church.
White Snail — New York premiere, filmmakers in person
· Anthology Film Archives
Austrian–German filmmaking duo Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter present White Snail, a Belarus-set story of an unlikely friendship.
Kris Davis, Ingrid Laubrock and Tyshawn Sorey
· Miller Theatre at Columbia University
German saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock joins pianist Kris Davis and drummer Tyshawn Sorey for an evening of experimental jazz.
NY Philharmonic: Thibaudet Performs Liszt / Bruckner's Ninth
· David Geffen Hall — Wu Tsai Theater
Bruckner’s Ninth Symphony shares a NY Phil program with Liszt’s Second Piano Concerto, played by Jean-Yves Thibaudet.
German Punk: RIOTS AND LOVE
· Anthology Film Archives
Thomas Schmitt’s documentary captures Cologne’s early-1980s subcultures, from punks and rockers to Teddy Boys and Poppers.
House of Time: Circle of Life
· St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church
Music by Bach, Handel and Biber frames a Baroque program tracing stages of a woman’s life, with soprano Ah Young Hong.
M³ Festival 2026: Theo Bleckmann, Terri Lyne Carrington, William Parker and more
· Roulette Intermedium
German singer Theo Bleckmann joins Terri Lyne Carrington, William Parker and a wide-ranging M³ festival lineup at Roulette.
Swiss Institute 2026 Benefit Gala
· Rainbow Room
Swiss Institute’s annual benefit gala at the Rainbow Room supports the institution’s free exhibitions, public programs and educational work. The evening brings together its art community to raise funds for contemporary art and emerging artists.
German Punk: IT’LL BE OK / ALLES WIRD GUT
· Anthology Film Archives
Bernd Sahling follows a young East German punk searching for independence as the Berlin Wall and his own life begin to change.
Donbass — Sergei Loznitsa retrospective
· Museum of Modern Art
German co-production Donbass uses bitter satire to explore wartime propaganda, corruption and everyday life in eastern Ukraine.
After Winter Comes Spring
· Metrograph
Helke Misselwitz travels through East Germany, listening to women of different generations speak about work, love and independence.
Everytime
· Film at Lincoln Center — Francesca Beale Theater
Times: 3:30 PM · 6:15 PM · 8:45 PM
Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s German-Austrian drama follows a Berlin family after a teenage girl’s accident.
Cinderella
· Galli Theater New York
An English-language children’s production of Cinderella’s journey from household chores to a royal ball.
Galli Theater: Hansel & Gretel [English]
· Galli Theater New York
Galli’s German-founded theater brings Hansel & Gretel to families in an English-language performance in Tribeca. Adults $25; children $20.
Baltic Shorts featuring Signal Path
· Scandinavia House
A Lithuanian–German short about a mother and daughter moving to Germany joins this festival program of Baltic live-action films.
Laternebasteln / Lantern Crafting — Pusteblume family event
· Pusteblume International Preschool
Make a lantern with Pusteblume's German–Spanish preschool community ahead of the November 14 parade in Central Park.
Gottscheer Memorial Mass
· Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church
The Gottscheer Relief Association invites its German-speaking community and friends to a memorial Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Glendale.
Alpha at St. Paul’s — two-Saturday faith course
· St. Paul’s German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Explore questions of faith with St. Paul’s German Lutheran congregation in the second of two Saturday sessions. Advance registration required; English offered if needed.
Mainz vs Bayern München: Watch Party at Smithfield Hall
· Smithfield Hall
Watch German club Bayern Munich face Mainz in the Bundesliga at the NYC fan club’s Smithfield Hall home.
Aurora Halal / Altinbas / Roza Terenzi / Alex Kassian / Matas
· BASEMENT
Berlin-based Roza Terenzi and Alex Kassian join Aurora Halal, Altinbas and Matas for a night at BASEMENT.
German Punk: EINSTÜRZENDE NEUBAUTEN: LIEBESLIEDER
· Anthology Film Archives
Berlin industrial pioneers Einstürzende Neubauten appear in an explosive documentary of performances, homemade instruments and their first decade.
Chinese Roulette
· Metrograph
Rainer Werner Fassbinder turns a country-house reunion into a cruel guessing game in this German chamber drama.
Collectio Musicorum: Operetta!
· Christ & Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church
German-born Handel and Austrian operetta composer Franz Lehár feature in this free Manhattan concert.
The Chelsea Symphony: Beethoven's Eroica
· St. Paul's German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony anchors the Chelsea Symphony’s program at St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church.
Frederic Morton Library Filmklub: Three Days
· Austrian Cultural Forum New York
Watch Ferry Radax’s portrait of Austrian writer Thomas Bernhard, followed by a discussion with Lauren K. Wolfe. Free library membership and RSVP required.
House of Time: Circle of Life
· The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens
Music by Bach, Handel and Biber frames a Baroque program tracing stages of a woman’s life, with soprano Ah Young Hong.
B3K Invites NY: Brutalismus 3000, SPFDJ, Dorian Electra, Eera, Nurse
· Knockdown Center
Berlin duo Brutalismus 3000 hosts B3K Invites at Knockdown Center with SPFDJ, Dorian Electra, Eera and Nurse.
A Gentle Creature — Sergei Loznitsa retrospective
· Museum of Modern Art
German co-production A Gentle Creature follows a woman searching for her imprisoned husband through a hostile bureaucratic world.
German Punk: GIRLS BITE BACK + ROAD MOVIE
· Anthology Film Archives
Nina Hagen, Mania D and Swiss punk band LiLiPUT feature in a double bill celebrating women at the forefront of punk and post-punk.
Everytime
· Film at Lincoln Center — Francesca Beale Theater
Times: 3:30 PM · 6:15 PM · 8:45 PM
Austrian director Sandra Wollner’s German-Austrian drama follows a Berlin family after a teenage girl’s accident.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
Practice spoken German at A2–B1 level in a teacher-led online conversation class, with small-group discussions and personal feedback. Paid Zoom session.
Gilles Vonsattel: Beethoven Piano Sonatas II
· Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS
Swiss-born pianist Gilles Vonsattel plays Beethoven’s Grand Sonata, Pathétique and Op. 22 in the intimate Rose Studio.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
Practice spoken German at B2–C1 level in a teacher-led online conversation class, with small-group discussions and personal feedback. Paid Zoom session.
Mousse T.
· Public Records
Hanover DJ and producer Mousse T. brings his blend of house, funk, soul and disco to Public Records.
German Punk: BULKY TRASH + THE FREE ORCHESTRA
· Anthology Film Archives
Two East German documentaries follow musicians making noise, finding freedom and confronting life on either side of the fall of the Wall.
NY Philharmonic: Thibaudet Performs Liszt / Bruckner's Ninth
· David Geffen Hall — Wu Tsai Theater
Bruckner’s Ninth Symphony shares a NY Phil program with Liszt’s Second Piano Concerto, played by Jean-Yves Thibaudet.
Gilles Vonsattel: Beethoven Piano Sonatas II
· Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS
Swiss-born pianist Gilles Vonsattel plays Beethoven’s Grand Sonata, Pathétique and Op. 22 in the intimate Rose Studio.
German Punk: NO FUTURE + ALLET UNITED – PUNK IM POTT
· Anthology Film Archives
Two German television documentaries visit the Ruhr’s early-1980s punk scene, with Artless, Die Kanzlers and Starkbier.
SBS Fondue Night
· The Lavaux
Join the Swiss Benevolent Society of New York for a Swiss fondue evening at The Lavaux in the West Village.
Draußen ist feindlich / Out There Is Hostile
· Goethe-Institut New York
Gudrun Gut, JG Thirlwell and Vivien Goldman discuss German punk and post-punk with moderator Sukhdev Sandhu, including the scene’s social history and legacies after reunification. In English; free with RSVP.
Estate, Tax and Structuring Pitfalls for Swiss Nationals
· THEVOZ & Partners
The Swiss Society hosts Olivier Thevoz for a discussion of estate and tax issues facing Swiss nationals with cross-border ties, followed by networking. $20; register ahead.
Explore German Traces: An East Village Walking Tour
· Ottendorfer Library
Walk through the East Village’s German immigrant history with Christina Horsten, Felix Zeltner and the German Consulate.
French Hens: Goldberg with Guts — Midtown Concerts
· St. Malachy’s Church – The Actors’ Chapel · Online
Bach’s Goldberg Variations reimagined for violin, viola, cello and harpsichord by French Hens.
Fatherland — BAM theatrical opening
· BAM Rose Cinemas
Thomas and Erika Mann cross postwar Germany in Paweł Pawlikowski’s drama, starring Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller.
German Punk: RIOTS AND LOVE
· Anthology Film Archives
Thomas Schmitt’s documentary captures Cologne’s early-1980s subcultures, from punks and rockers to Teddy Boys and Poppers.
Zeena Parkins with Ikue Mori, Ingrid Laubrock and Tom Rainey
· The Stone at The New School
German saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock joins Zeena Parkins, Ikue Mori and Tom Rainey at The Stone.
NY Philharmonic: Thibaudet Performs Liszt / Bruckner's Ninth
· David Geffen Hall — Wu Tsai Theater
Bruckner’s Ninth Symphony shares a NY Phil program with Liszt’s Second Piano Concerto, played by Jean-Yves Thibaudet.
Theo Bleckmann with Rob Schwimmer
· Café Sabarsky
Theo Bleckmann and Rob Schwimmer bring a cabaret program spanning Weimar, Hollywood, Paris and New York to Café Sabarsky.
Filmclub Populaire — Kino Drift Film Series
· WSA — Swiss Institute Offsite
Zurich-based collective Filmclub Populaire presents a program of screenings and shared discussion at Swiss Institute’s Kino Drift exhibition. The series explores independent, politically engaged cinema and the screening as a place for collective exchange.
German Punk: BORED TEENAGERS
· Anthology Film Archives
Wolfgang Büld’s German punk road movie follows two young fans chasing The Adverts on tour in the late 1970s.
In the Fog — Sergei Loznitsa retrospective
· Museum of Modern Art
A German co-production set in Nazi-occupied Belarus, In the Fog follows a railway worker suspected of collaborating with the occupiers.
Free Beginner Music Production Workshop & 343 Labs Open House
· 343 Labs
New York–Berlin music school 343 Labs opens its NYC studio for a free introduction to Ableton Live and beat-making.
Inside Chamber Music: C.P.E. Bach Fantasia
· Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS
C.P.E. Bach’s Fantasia becomes a listening guide with Bruce Adolphe, live excerpts and musicians from the Chamber Music Society.
Factory + Landscape — Sergei Loznitsa retrospective
· Museum of Modern Art
German production Landscape joins Factory in a Sergei Loznitsa double bill about work, waiting and everyday life.
GISNY Open House and Lantern Crafting
· German International School New York
German International School New York welcomes families with children ages 2–8 for an open house and lantern crafting.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
Practice spoken German at A2–B1 level in a teacher-led online conversation class, with small-group discussions and personal feedback. Paid Zoom session.
Global School Brooklyn group tour
· Global School Brooklyn
Tour Global School Brooklyn and learn about its German–English bilingual education. Advance registration is required for prospective families.
Cecilia Lopez's Filter Four / Melissa Almaguer
· Roulette Intermedium
German saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock joins Cecilia Lopez's Filter Four for new work blending acoustic instruments and electronics at Roulette.
Thomas Bernhard: The Arts Trilogy (In-Person)
· Artbook | DAP
Read Austrian writer Thomas Bernhard’s arts trilogy with Lauren K. Wolfe in an ongoing in-person literature course.
Atlético Madrid vs Bayern München: Watch Party at Smithfield Hall
· Smithfield Hall
Watch German club Bayern Munich face Atlético Madrid in the Champions League at the NYC fan club’s Smithfield Hall home.
German-American School Manhattan open house
· German-American School Manhattan
Explore German–English bilingual preschool and elementary education at German-American School Manhattan. Prospective families must register for the open house.
My Joy — Sergei Loznitsa retrospective
· Museum of Modern Art
German co-production My Joy follows a truck driver into a disturbing portrait of Russian society in Sergei Loznitsa’s debut fiction feature.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
Practice spoken German at B2–C1 level in a teacher-led online conversation class, with small-group discussions and personal feedback. Paid Zoom session.
Loreley Day of the Dead
· Loreley Beer Garden
Loreley marks Día de los Muertos with seasonal drinks and limited free sugar-skull makeup at the German-style beer garden.
Halloween Sunday: Lakuti B2B Tama Sumo, Mike Servito B2B Shaun J. Wright, KWÉYÒLKIDZ
· Signal
Berlin club figure Tama Sumo plays back to back with Lakuti at Signal’s Halloween Sunday gathering.
Hansel & Gretel – Trick or Treat Special
· Galli Theater New York
An English-language musical fairy tale for ages 4+, presented as a Trick or Treat Special.
All That Heaven Allows
· Metrograph
German émigré director Douglas Sirk’s Technicolor romance pits a widow’s new love against family and small-town convention.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
Practice spoken German at B2–C1 level in a teacher-led online conversation class, with small-group discussions and personal feedback. Paid Zoom session.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
Practice spoken German at A2–B1 level in a teacher-led online conversation class, with small-group discussions and personal feedback. Paid Zoom session.
Kolping annual Communion Brunch — members only
· Kolping-on-Concourse
Members of New York’s German-founded Catholic Kolping Society gather for the annual Communion Brunch in the Bronx. Members only; start time to be announced.
German-Language Sunday Service at St. Paul's
· Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische St. Pauls Kirche
German-language Sunday worship and community coffee at St. Paul's German church in Chelsea.
Purgatory: Sunday Sunrise with Mira
· Refuge
Berlin DJ Mira takes over Refuge for Purgatory's Sunday Sunrise session.
PARAMIDA Closing Set — Signal Halloween Weekender
· Signal
Berlin-based Panorama Bar resident PARAMIDA closes Signal’s Halloween Weekender on Sunday morning.
Herrensauna: MCMLXXXV, SALOME, LORD ASA, CEM, Dee Diggs, Sevyn Love
· BASEMENT
Berlin collective Herrensauna brings MCMLXXXV, CEM, SALOME and guests to BASEMENT for Halloween.
Purple Disco Machine
· Pacha New York
German DJ Purple Disco Machine headlines Pacha New York's Halloween night with Eli Escobar, Bellaire and Shanty Mane.
Bayern München vs Borussia Dortmund: Watch Party at Smithfield Hall
· Smithfield Hall
Watch German club Bayern Munich face Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga at the NYC fan club’s Smithfield Hall home.
Donbass — Sergei Loznitsa retrospective
· Museum of Modern Art
German co-production Donbass uses bitter satire to explore wartime propaganda, corruption and everyday life in eastern Ukraine.
Loreley Halloween Costume Party
· Loreley Beer Garden
German-style beer garden Loreley celebrates Halloween with costumes, a DJ and seasonal drinks. Admission is free; food and drinks are extra.
Swiss Ski Club of New York — Halloween Gathering
· Bierhaus NYC
Meet Swiss Ski Club members, friends and newcomers for a Halloween gathering at Bierhaus NYC. Registration is free; food and drinks are à la carte.
NYC DJ Meetup: Open Decks + Community Hang
· 343 Labs
Meet NYC DJs and producers over open decks at 343 Labs. Bring a USB to play, or come to listen and connect. Free RSVP; all skill levels welcome.
Factory + Landscape — Sergei Loznitsa retrospective
· Museum of Modern Art
German production Landscape joins Factory in a Sergei Loznitsa double bill about work, waiting and everyday life.
Dialogue and Discourse: Embodied Histories
· Scheuer Auditorium, The Jewish Museum
Vienna’s New Woman and the women of the Wiener Werkstätte anchor this discussion of art, gender and modern life at the Jewish Museum.
Need/Emergency: Political Theater in Exigent Times
· Deutsches Haus, Columbia University
NYU German professor Benjamin Lewis Robinson discusses political theater, need and emergency through the thought of Hannah Arendt and Giorgio Agamben. A reception follows the talk. RSVP is required.
NIGHT LAB I | MATERIALS OF TOMORROW
· Vitra Showroom
Explore self-shaping timber, programmable materials and lower-carbon concrete with researchers including Laura Kiesewetter from the University of Stuttgart. At Vitra Showroom; doors at 5:30 PM.
Edson Scheid: Bach Sonatas and Partitas — Midtown Concerts
· St. Malachy’s Church – The Actors’ Chapel · Online
Edson Scheid performs Bach’s Sonata No. 2 in A minor and Partita No. 2 in D minor for solo violin.
New York Axiomatic Circle — October 28
· WSA — Swiss Institute Offsite
Swiss Institute hosts a reading and discussion group organized by Sem Lala and Luzia Nehez as part of Kino Drift. This session explores Alain Badiou’s writing, with attention to collective subjectivity, political groups and the masses. The series has three separately announced October sessions.
Austerlitz
· Museum of Modern Art, film theaters
Inspired by W. G. Sebald, Sergei Loznitsa’s German documentary observes visitors at a former Nazi concentration camp.
Inside Chamber Music: Mozart Clarinet Quintet
· Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS
Bruce Adolphe explores Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet with live excerpts, joined by clarinetist Jon Manasse at Lincoln Center.
European Literature Night 2026
· Ukrainian Institute of America
German author Michael Lentz joins Austria’s Tanja Paar and Switzerland’s Laura Vogt for readings, conversations, book signings and a reception. In English; free registration.
The Natural History of Destruction
· Museum of Modern Art, film theaters
W. G. Sebald’s writing inspires Sergei Loznitsa’s archival documentary about the wartime destruction of German cities and its aftermath.
Fatherland
· Film at Lincoln Center
Times: 12:30 PM · 2:30 PM · 4:30 PM · 6:30 PM · 8:30 PM
Thomas and Erika Mann cross postwar Germany in Paweł Pawlikowski’s drama, starring Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller.
Experimental Collagraph Printmaking: Wiener Werkstätte
· The Jewish Museum
Explore the patterns of Vienna’s Wiener Werkstätte, then make textured prints in an adult workshop with Hollie Ecker. $95; $85 members.
Walking Tour: Sites, Sounds, and Synagogues of Greenwich Village
· Fourth Avenue and East 12th Street — outside Crunch Fitness
A former home of German-founded Temple Emanu-El features in this broader walk through Greenwich Village’s Jewish landmarks.
Guests and Ghosts — Festival Neue Literatur and Friedrich Ulfers Prize
· Goethe-Institut New York
Michael Lentz, Tanja Paar, Laura Vogt and Jonas Hassen Khemiri read and discuss history, inheritance and belonging with moderator Alta Price. The evening also presents the Friedrich Ulfers Prize to translator Peter Wortsman. English-language event; free with RSVP.
Supply & Value Chains in Retail: Building Resilient and Efficient Retail Supply Chains
· Forvis Mazars
German-American chamber professional forum.
The Library Is Open 32: Shelter Cookbook with Leopold Banchini
· Avery 400, Columbia GSAPP
Swiss architect Leopold Banchini presents Shelter Cookbook, his exploration of self-built architecture with German author and curator Lukas Feireiss.
Fatherland
· Film at Lincoln Center
Times: 12:30 PM · 2:30 PM · 4:30 PM · 6:30 PM · 8:30 PM
Thomas and Erika Mann cross postwar Germany in Paweł Pawlikowski’s drama, starring Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller.
A Child of Our Time & Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler
· Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall
German composer Paul Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler joins Tippett’s Kristallnacht-inspired A Child of Our Time in a concert exploring art and persecution.
Deutscher Stammtisch Astoria
· Maxs Bratwurst Und Bier
German-language Stammtisch at a German restaurant.
Regift: An Evening with Rirkrit Tiravanija, Amy Sillman, John Miller and Catharine Czudej
· WSA — Swiss Institute Offsite
Swiss Institute revisits its Zurich exhibition Regift with artist conversations, a reading by Amy Sillman and Rirkrit Tiravanija’s lottery drawing. Free; RSVP required.
Antigone
· Metrograph
Straub and Huillet bring Bertolt Brecht’s Antigone to an ancient theater in Sicily, with the complete play performed on film.
Festival Neue Literatur 2026: Intimate Thresholds — Identity and Longing
· Deutsches Haus at NYU
Julia Franck and Nicole Krauss read from and discuss Worlds Apart and To Be a Man with moderator Tess Lewis, exploring desire, identity, grief and the ways history shapes personal lives.
Kaffeestunde — Fall 2026 German Conversation Series
· Deutsches Haus, Columbia University
Recurring German conversation hour at Columbia's Deutsches Haus.
Germanic Languages Fall 2026 Open House
· Deutsches Haus at Columbia
Columbia undergraduates can explore Germanic Languages programs at Deutsches Haus, followed by a public German conversation hour from 5:45 PM.
Fatherland
· Film at Lincoln Center
Times: 12:30 PM · 2:30 PM · 4:30 PM · 6:30 PM · 8:30 PM
Thomas and Erika Mann cross postwar Germany in Paweł Pawlikowski’s drama, starring Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller.
Karakterre Closing Party with Croatian Chef Jurica Obrol
· Kafana
Karakterre’s Austria–New York wine community closes the festival at Kafana with Croatian chef Jurica Obrol.
Boris, Alexis de la Rosa, Manu Miran, maenad
· Signal
Berlin DJ and Berghain resident Boris joins Alexis de la Rosa, Manu Miran and maenad for a Sunday session at Signal.
Gilles Vonsattel: Beethoven Piano Sonatas I
· Alice Tully Hall
Swiss-born pianist Gilles Vonsattel opens his Beethoven cycle with the First Sonata, Waldstein and Hammerklavier.
Hans im Glück – Premiere
· Galli Theater New York
A German-language children’s premiere about Hans’s trades and his discovery of what freedom means to him.
The Natural History of Destruction
· Museum of Modern Art, film theaters
W. G. Sebald’s writing inspires Sergei Loznitsa’s archival documentary about the wartime destruction of German cities and its aftermath.
Rabih Mroué: Sand in the Eyes
· Goethe-Institut New York
Berlin-based artist Rabih Mroué presents an English-language performance lecture examining the politics of ISIS propaganda and drone imagery. The work was produced by Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin, with Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden. Free; RSVP requested.
Riesling Under Flor: Weingut Schätzel masterclass
· Zoli restaurant terrace at Amant
Germany's Jule and Kai Schätzel explore Riesling aged under flor in a Karakterre masterclass at Amant.
Rumpelstiltskin – Storyacting
· Galli Theater New York
German playwright Johannes Galli’s Rumpelstiltskin invites children and accompanying adults to join an interactive English-language fairy tale.
Austerlitz
· Museum of Modern Art, film theaters
Inspired by W. G. Sebald, Sergei Loznitsa’s German documentary observes visitors at a former Nazi concentration camp.
Karakterre 19: New York at Amant
· Amant Arts Foundation
German and Austrian growers join Karakterre’s natural-wine festival at Amant, including Andi Weigand and Weingut Schätzel.
Fatherland
· Film at Lincoln Center
Times: 12:30 PM · 2:30 PM · 4:30 PM · 6:30 PM · 8:30 PM
Thomas and Erika Mann cross postwar Germany in Paweł Pawlikowski’s drama, starring Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
Practice spoken German in an online A2–B1 conversation class hosted by Nadine, with small-group discussions and teacher feedback.
Karakterre professionals and winegrowers meet & greet
· Amant
German and Austrian winegrowers join Karakterre's professional meet-and-greet at Amant before the public festival opens.
German-Language Sunday Service at St. Paul's
· Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische St. Pauls Kirche
German-language Sunday worship and community coffee at St. Paul's German church in Chelsea.
NY Philharmonic Artist Spotlight: Batiashvili, Capuçon & Thibaudet
· David Geffen Hall — Wu Tsai Theater
Berlin-based violinist Lisa Batiashvili joins Gautier Capuçon and Jean-Yves Thibaudet for piano trios by Shostakovich, Debussy and Dvořák.
Rabih Mroué & Lina Majdalanie: Four Walls and a Roof
· NYU Skirball
Berlin-based artists Rabih Mroué and Lina Majdalanie turn Bertolt Brecht’s 1947 appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee into a theatrical exploration of speech, exile and artistic resistance. Performed in English, with German songs and English surtitles.
Touch the ’80s live
· Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
At German community venue Plattduetsche Park, Touch the ’80s plays new wave favorites, with German food and beer available to buy. $8 cover.
Marcel Idler wine takeover
· Soda Club
German winemaker Marcel Idler takes over the by-the-glass selection at Soda Club for Karakterre week.
Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Smith Street
· Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Smith Street party.
My Joy — Sergei Loznitsa retrospective
· Museum of Modern Art
German co-production My Joy follows a truck driver into a disturbing portrait of Russian society in Sergei Loznitsa’s debut fiction feature.
Scacchi Noise / Chess Noise
· WSA — Swiss Institute Offsite
Play chess to live experimental music at Swiss Institute’s offsite Kino Drift exhibition. All playing levels welcome; free with email RSVP.
Andi Weigand wine takeover with Huen Kuoa and DJ Bellatrix
· Lise and Vito
German winemaker Andi Weigand takes over Lise and Vito's wine list, with Laotian food by Huen Kuoa and music from DJ Bellatrix.
Nightmoves Karakterre Meet & Greet
· Nightmoves
Karakterre’s Austria–New York wine community brings growers and the public together at Nightmoves, with music and snacks.
The Ugly Duckling – Premiere
· Galli Theater New York
Galli’s English-language premiere follows a duckling’s journey toward belonging and self-acceptance.
Karakterre Presents: Bloc Party!
· Leo, Misi Pasta and Stranger Wines
Karakterre’s Austria–New York wine community hosts a free walk-around tasting at Leo, Misi Pasta and Stranger Wines.
Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Fort Greene
· Black Forest Brooklyn - Fort Greene
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Fort Greene party.
Fatherland
· Film at Lincoln Center
Times: 12:30 PM · 2:30 PM · 4:30 PM · 7:00 PM · 9:00 PM
Paweł Pawlikowski’s drama follows Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika on a 1949 journey across Germany. Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller star. The 82-minute film is in German, English, French and Russian with English subtitles. Check your ticket for the auditorium and entrance.
Stone Street Oktoberfest — final verified Saturday / VIP section
· Stone Street / Coenties Alley
Stone Street's Oktoberfest celebration offers a ticketed VIP area with games, reserved tables and a half-liter of beer.
Apple Festival
· Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
Celebrate autumn with an apple-themed food festival at Plattduetsche Park, including apple strudel and other seasonal dishes. $8 cover.
Alpha at St. Paul’s — Two-Saturday Faith Course
· German Lutheran St. Paul’s Church
St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church offers a compact Alpha course over two Saturdays, October 24 and November 7. Videos and discussion explore fundamental questions of faith, with lunch and coffee breaks included. The course can be conducted in English if needed.
FIST with Nene H at BASEMENT
· BASEMENT
Germany-based Turkish-Azerbaijani artist Nene H returns to BASEMENT for FIST.
Massano, Konstantin Sibold, SOEL
· Knockdown Center
Massano brings Simulate to Knockdown Center’s Main Hall with Germany-born producer Konstantin Sibold and SOEL. Ages 21 and over. Doors open at 10pm. Tickets were listed at $43.32 when checked; see official ticketing for current availability and prices.
Night & Day: Anthony Rother Hybrid, Ken Ishii, KYRUH, Mike Parker, Mr. Murray
· Signal
Frankfurt electro artist Anthony Rother plays a hybrid set in Signal’s overnight Night & Day program.
Ema Nikolovska and Sean Shibe: Orlando
· 92NY — Kaufmann Concert Hall
German-language songs by Schubert and Detlev Glanert join an imaginative Orlando recital for mezzo-soprano and guitar.
Rabih Mroué & Lina Majdalanie: Four Walls and a Roof
· NYU Skirball
Berlin-based artists Rabih Mroué and Lina Majdalanie turn Bertolt Brecht’s 1947 appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee into a theatrical exploration of speech, exile and artistic resistance. Performed in English, with German songs and English surtitles.
Imperium + introduction by Sergei Loznitsa
· Museum of Modern Art, film theaters
German co-production Imperium reworks 1970s footage of the Soviet Union; director Sergei Loznitsa introduces its North American premiere.
The Mystic live
· Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
The Mystic performs live at Plattduetsche Park in Franklin Square. $8 cover, with German food and draft beer available to buy.
All That Heaven Allows
· Metrograph
German émigré director Douglas Sirk’s Technicolor romance pits a widow’s new love against family and small-town convention.
Georg Lingenfelder wine takeover
· Colbo Next Door
German winemaker Georg Lingenfelder pours his wines in a by-the-glass takeover at Colbo Next Door during Karakterre week.
Skin Contact at Roberta’s with Andi Weigand
· Roberta’s Bushwick
German winemaker Andi Weigand pours wine and plays music at Roberta’s Bushwick during Karakterre week.
Tasting with Clemens Krutzler
· Dandy Wine & Spirits
Taste Austrian wines with Clemens Krutzler at Dandy Wine & Spirits, part of Karakterre's Brooklyn program.
Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and His Bridges
· Archtober x Data Vandals Newsstand
Swiss bridge builder Othmar H. Ammann is the subject of this documentary screening inside Archtober’s subway-platform newsstand.
Apple Festival
· Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
Celebrate autumn with an apple-themed food festival at Plattduetsche Park, including apple strudel and other seasonal dishes. $8 cover.
Weingut Gold wine takeover
· Binx
Germany's Weingut Gold takes over the by-the-glass wine selection at Binx for Karakterre week.
Karakterre Presents: La Cabra × Christian Tschida
· La Cabra Bushwick
Austrian winemaker Christian Tschida joins La Cabra for a discussion, coffee cupping and wine tasting. Free entry.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
An online German conversation class for A2–B1 learners, with guided discussions, small-group practice and teacher feedback.
Fatherland
· Film at Lincoln Center
Times: 12:30 PM · 2:30 PM · 4:30 PM · 6:30 PM · 9:00 PM
Paweł Pawlikowski’s drama follows Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika on a 1949 journey across Germany. Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller star. The 82-minute film is in German, English, French and Russian with English subtitles. Check your ticket for the auditorium and entrance.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
An online German conversation class for B2–C1 learners, with guided discussions, small-group practice and teacher feedback.
Interpretations: Ursel Schlicht / Critical Response
· Roulette Intermedium
German pianist Ursel Schlicht performs solo at Roulette, sharing the Interpretations bill with jazz trio Critical Response.
Beethoven & Schubert: Glorious Musical Jewels
· Scandinavia House
German composer Beethoven and Austrian composer Schubert take center stage in Jeffrey Siegel’s piano concert with commentary and audience Q&A.
Unsound New York: hotel room & CONTROL FREAK
· David Rubenstein Atrium, Lincoln Center
German artist Theresa Baumgartner supplies projected visuals for the U.S. debut of claire rousay and Martyna Basta’s hotel room at this free Unsound concert.
Rabih Mroué & Lina Majdalanie: Four Walls and a Roof
· NYU Skirball
Berlin-based artists Rabih Mroué and Lina Majdalanie turn Bertolt Brecht’s 1947 appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee into a theatrical exploration of speech, exile and artistic resistance. Performed in English, with German songs and English surtitles.
CMS: Czerny & Brahms
· Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS
Times: 6:30 PM · 9:00 PM
Brahms’s Horn Trio meets Austrian composer Carl Czerny’s Grande sérénade concertante in an intimate CMS program.
Georg Lingenfelder in-store tasting
· Depanneur Wines
German winemaker Georg Lingenfelder visits Depanneur Wines for an in-store tasting during Karakterre week.
2027 Market Outlook by Vontobel
· Vontobel Swiss Financial Advisors
Swiss Society of New York Premium Members are invited to a market outlook discussion with Vontobel Chief Investment Officer Pascal Köppel, followed by a networking reception at Vontobel’s Hudson Yards offices. Doors open at 6pm, the discussion begins at 6:30pm and refreshments follow from 7:15pm.
Andi Weigand at Bouquet Wine Bar
· Bouquet Wine Bar
German winemaker Andi Weigand brings a by-the-glass takeover with music to Bouquet Wine Bar in Greenpoint.
BOGNER FW Celebration, Oktoberfest
· BOGNER New York
Munich-based BOGNER celebrates Oktoberfest with its fall/winter collection, seasonal drinks and savory bites at its Madison Avenue store.
Building Less, Transforming More — Nordics at Archtober
· Scandinavia House — Victor Borge Hall
German architect Josiane Schmidt of HouseEurope! joins a free panel on renovation, reuse and the policies shaping our cities at Scandinavia House.
Yunchan Lim: Mozart Piano Sonatas
· Carnegie Hall — Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Yunchan Lim opens his Mozart piano-sonata cycle at Carnegie Hall, from early Munich works to the dramatic A-minor Sonata.
Act One: A Century in the Making — Book Launch with Martin Schoeller
· Go Studios Penthouse + Rooftop
German photographer Martin Schoeller joins fellow contributors for a photography panel and book signing at the New York launch of Act One: A Century in the Making.
New York Axiomatic Circle — October 21
· WSA — Swiss Institute Offsite
Swiss Institute hosts a reading and discussion group organized by Sem Lala and Luzia Nehez as part of Kino Drift. This session explores Alain Badiou’s writing, with attention to collective subjectivity, political groups and the masses. The series has three separately announced October sessions.
DWIH Future Forum 2026: Science for Society
· The New York Academy of Sciences · Online
German–US science forum: in-person sold out; waitlist open. Free virtual registration is available.
Georg Lingenfelder NYC debut and wine takeover
· Nightmoves
German winemaker Georg Lingenfelder makes his New York debut with a by-the-glass takeover at Nightmoves during Karakterre week.
Free Beginner DJ Workshop & 343 Labs Open House
· 343 Labs
Try DJing with Dutch DJ Stella Key at 343 Labs, co-founded by German-born musician and producer Max Wild. Free beginner workshop; RSVP required.
Sauced Brooklyn × Andi Weigand Takeover
· Sauced Brooklyn
German winemaker Andi Weigand takes over Sauced Brooklyn for an evening in Karakterre’s NYC side-event program.
Hajszan-Neumann in-store tasting
· Vine Wine
Taste Austrian wines from Hajszan-Neumann at Vine Wine in Williamsburg during Karakterre week.
Amour
· Metrograph
Austrian director Michael Haneke’s intimate drama follows an elderly couple facing illness and the limits of care.
German Shortstory Club
· Online
Discuss the short story “Mal was anderes” in German, with vocabulary support and small-group literary discussion. B1 or higher recommended.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
An online German conversation class for A2–B1 learners, with guided discussions, small-group practice and teacher feedback.
ICH BIN EXPAT Summit 2026
· Online
A free online summit for German-speaking people living in or moving to the United States, with workshops and interviews about careers, relocation and everyday life.
Andi Weigand In-Store at Forêt
· Forêt
German winemaker Andi Weigand visits Forêt in Ridgewood for an in-store appearance during Karakterre week.
Defiantly Modern: The Unconventional Life and Work of Ella Briggs
· Neue Galerie New York
Neue Galerie program on Viennese-born modernist architect Ella Briggs.
Staging Nuremberg: Sylvie Lindeperg and Annette Insdorf
· Maison Française, East Gallery, Buell Hall, Columbia University
Historian Sylvie Lindeperg presents an illustrated lecture on the archival research behind Staging Nuremberg, followed by conversation with film scholar Annette Insdorf. The event examines how the United States and Soviet Union presented Nazi crimes through film and evidence. Free and open to the public, with advance registration. Guests without Columbia ID must register at least 48 hours ahead using a separate email for each guest to receive a campus-entry QR code, and bring photo ID. Seating is first come, first served; registration does not guarantee a seat.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
An online German conversation class for B2–C1 learners, with guided discussions, small-group practice and teacher feedback.
The Status of the Document: Hito Steyerl, Thomas Keenan and Mark Wasiuta
· Avery Hall — Avery 114
German filmmaker and artist Hito Steyerl joins Thomas Keenan and Mark Wasiuta for a free Columbia discussion about the role of documents in their work.
Im Dunkeln sieht man besser
· The Brick
German-American artist Leonie Bell’s darkly comic German/English revenge play at The Brick. Advance tickets currently unavailable.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
An online German conversation class for B2–C1 learners, with guided discussions, small-group practice and teacher feedback.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
An online German conversation class for A2–B1 learners, with guided discussions, small-group practice and teacher feedback.
WatchTime New York: Sunday General Admission
· Gotham Hall
German watchmaker Glashütte Original joins WatchTime New York’s international exhibitors for a Sunday of watch design and craftsmanship at Gotham Hall.
German-Language Sunday Service at St. Paul's
· Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische St. Pauls Kirche
German-language Sunday worship and community coffee at St. Paul's German church in Chelsea.
Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO
· City Hall Park — Jacob Mould Fountain
Explore the Brooklyn Bridge and the Roebling family’s engineering story, beginning with its Prussian-born, Berlin-trained designer John A. Roebling.
Long Island Irishfest VI
· Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
A celebration of Irish culture and heritage with the NYS Ancient Order of Hibernians at Plattduetsche Park. Admission details are still to be announced.
Dr. Rubinstein / The Advent / 98dots / fka.m4a / Lauren Flax / Rumi de Baires
· BASEMENT
An overnight techno and house program across BASEMENT and STUDIO featuring Dr. Rubinstein, The Advent, 98dots, fka.m4a, Lauren Flax and Vienna-based Rumi de Baires.
Midnight Caviar x Elevation Present Hardt Antoine, SKALA
· Signal
Berlin producer and DJ SKALA joins Hardt Antoine for a two-room night presented by Midnight Caviar and Elevation.
Im Dunkeln sieht man besser
· The Brick
German-American artist Leonie Bell and LOCAL GRANDMA stage a darkly comic revenge play in German and English at The Brick.
Im Zwischenreich — US Premiere in German
· Galli Theater New York
Explicitly performed in German by a German-founded theater.
Third Annual Greektoberfest at Saint George on West 54th Street
· Saint George Greek Orthodox Church — second floor
German beer meets Greek food at Saint George’s third annual Greektoberfest in Midtown, with entertainment, a gift raffle and a reduced ticket for young professionals aged 35 and under.
Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Smith Street
· Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Smith Street party.
The ’90s Band live
· Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
The ’90s Band performs live at Plattduetsche Park in Franklin Square. $8 cover, with German food and draft beer available to buy.
The World in a Square
· Village East by Angelika
Berlin design studio TOPOTEK 1’s Superkilen park anchors this documentary about how Copenhagen residents share public space.
bauhaus forever.
· Village East by Angelika
Berlin’s Bauhaus-Archiv and the legacy of Germany’s influential design school are the focus of Nico Weber’s documentary, followed by a filmmaker Q&A.
Barbara Buser - Swiss Pioneer of Sustainability
· Village East by Angelika
Basel architect Barbara Buser’s work rescuing buildings and reusing materials is the focus of this Swiss documentary, screened with English subtitles.
Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Fort Greene
· Black Forest Brooklyn - Fort Greene
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Fort Greene party.
RUSH Presents: Funk Tribu Day & Night
· Knockdown Center
Funk Tribu leads a day-and-night takeover of Knockdown Center with Berlin’s LOVEFOXY, Afem Syko, Supergloss and more.
Zeppelin Hall Oktoberfest — The Adlers
· Zeppelin Hall
The Adlers perform an Oktoberfest set at Zeppelin Hall. Their official biography traces their music to Austrian and German Alpine traditions, with polka, rock and country in their current repertoire.
Building of the Day: Luis Lopez Playground Modular Public Restroom
· Luis Lopez Playground Modular Public Restroom
Explore a Staten Island civic design by New York–Frankfurt practice 1100 Architect, led on this project by German-trained architect Juergen Riehm.
Jan Blomqvist, Parallelle, Kanykei
· Knockdown Center
Jan Blomqvist headlines Knockdown Center’s Main Hall with Parallelle and Kanykei. Ages 21 and over. Doors open at 10pm. Tickets were listed at $38.17 when checked; see official ticketing for current availability and prices.
Night & Day: Shed (Live), 1morning, LYDO, Concrete Husband + TBA
· Signal
Berlin electronic musician Shed performs live in an extended Night & Day program with 1morning, LYDO and Concrete Husband.
Berlin Exile(s) — Workshop Performance
· Stiefel Hall (4th Floor), The New School
German exile literature and cabaret meet in a free workshop performance drawing on Arendt, Brecht, Benjamin, Weill and Eisler at The New School.
bauhaus forever.
· Village East by Angelika
Berlin’s Bauhaus-Archiv and the legacy of Germany’s influential design school are the focus of Nico Weber’s documentary, followed by a filmmaker Q&A.
Barbara Buser - Swiss Pioneer of Sustainability
· Village East by Angelika
Basel architect Barbara Buser’s work rescuing buildings and reusing materials is the focus of this Swiss documentary, screened with English subtitles.
German Wines: Free Tasting at Astor Wines & Spirits
· Astor Wines & Spirits
Taste German wines for free at Astor Wines & Spirits on Lafayette Street, Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m.
All the Children but One + Story told by Jean Dougnac
· MoMA, Theater 1
MoMA screens the 2008 German film All the Children but One, directed by Andreas Bolm and Noëlle Pujol, together with Pujol’s Story told by Jean Dougnac. The first film is in Hungarian with English subtitles. Public ticket sales open October 9; eligible members have earlier access. Check MoMA for ticket prices.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
An online German conversation class for A2–B1 learners, with guided discussions, small-group practice and teacher feedback.
Windup Watch Fair New York 2026
· Center415
German watchmaker Laco joins Windup Watch Fair’s international lineup for three free days of watch design and hands-on browsing in Midtown.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
An online German conversation class for B2–C1 learners, with guided discussions, small-group practice and teacher feedback.
Barbara Buser - Swiss Pioneer of Sustainability
· Village East by Angelika
Basel architect Barbara Buser’s work rescuing buildings and reusing materials is the focus of this Swiss documentary, screened with English subtitles.
Stile Antico: Polyphonic Postcards
· Church of St. Mary the Virgin
German-language songs by Lassus and Senfl feature in Stile Antico’s choral journey through Renaissance Europe.
Im Zwischenreich — US Premiere in German
· Galli Theater New York
Explicitly performed in German by a German-founded theater.
bauhaus forever.
· Village East by Angelika
Berlin’s Bauhaus-Archiv and the legacy of Germany’s influential design school are the focus of Nico Weber’s documentary, followed by a filmmaker Q&A.
Docent Tour: Reading Under Fire
· Poster House
German wartime posters join examples from the US, Britain and Canada in this guided tour of Reading Under Fire at Poster House.
The World in a Square
· Village East by Angelika
Berlin design studio TOPOTEK 1’s Superkilen park anchors this documentary about how Copenhagen residents share public space.
New York Axiomatic Circle — October 14
· WSA — Swiss Institute Offsite
Swiss Institute hosts a reading and discussion group organized by Sem Lala and Luzia Nehez as part of Kino Drift. This session explores Alain Badiou’s writing, with attention to collective subjectivity, political groups and the masses. The series has three separately announced October sessions.
GAPP Deep Dive Webinar
· Online
An online session for educators and administrators preparing German American Partnership Program exchanges. Review teacher planning guides, scholarship applications, orientation materials and German American Virtual Exchange resources. Designed for participants already familiar with GAPP basics; Zoom registration required.
Oktoberfest in The Hive with Bud Gramer
· The Hive at Plattduetsche Park
Celebrate Oktoberfest at The Hive with live accordion music by Bud Gramer, German food and beer specials, a mug-holding contest and giveaways.
Making Merchants: Martha Howell on Early Modern Germany
· Heyman Center for the Humanities
Martha Howell explores how merchants in early modern German-speaking Europe built identities around commerce, family, civic life and honor.
In & Out: Emigration from Palestine from 1945
· Online
Part of LBI's migration series, with explicit focus on Germany and German Jews.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
An online German conversation class for A2–B1 learners, with guided discussions, small-group practice and teacher feedback.
Virtual Event – The Heat Is On: Health, Society, and Climate Adaptation
· Online
Brought to you by the University of Cologne NY Office, ACG, DWIH NY, DFG & partners.
Seduction: The Cruel Woman
· Anthology Film Archives
Monika Treut and Elfi Mikesch’s 1985 film screens in German with English subtitles as part of Avatars of the Whore. Runtime 84 minutes.
The Philadelphia Orchestra: Webern, Wolfe, and Mahler's Fifth
· Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Program includes Austrian composers Anton Webern and Gustav Mahler, including Mahler's Symphony No. 5.
German Tape Delinquents
· Various/Artists
Program featuring German electronic musician Felix Kubin and German cassette/underground music history.
The World in a Square
· Village East by Angelika
Berlin design studio TOPOTEK 1’s Superkilen park anchors this documentary about how Copenhagen residents share public space.
They Have Watches, But We Have Time: A Takeover by WAI Architecture Think Tank
· Van Alen Institute
Swiss designers Iskander Guetta and Quang Vinh Nguyen join WAI Architecture Think Tank for a free Brooklyn evening of readings, performance and discussion about time, design and whose histories an archive preserves.
German American Scholarship Association Networking
· German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
A members-only GACC networking evening with the German American Scholarship Association, including drinks, snacks and transatlantic connections.
Bucking Fastard
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Directed by German filmmaker Werner Herzog. Advance tickets sold out; standby only.
Nara Smith in Conversation with Ashley Graham: Homemade
· 92NY — Buttenwieser Hall at The Arnhold Center · Online
Frankfurt-raised Nara Smith discusses Homemade with Ashley Graham, reflecting on the cooking she learned from her father and grandmother in Germany.
Deutscher Stammtisch Astoria
· Maxs Bratwurst Und Bier
German-language Stammtisch at a German restaurant.
Kaffeestunde — Fall 2026 German Conversation Series
· Deutsches Haus, Columbia University
Recurring German conversation hour at Columbia's Deutsches Haus.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
An online German conversation class for B2–C1 learners, with guided discussions, small-group practice and teacher feedback.
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Vika Kirchenbauer — Program 2
· Anthology Film Archives
A selection of films by Berlin-based artist Vika Kirchenbauer: Welcome Address, You Are Boring!, The Capacity for Adequate Anger, and Compassion and Inconvenience. The artist appears in person for both screenings with a discussion following the program. Approximately 75 minutes of films.
Sixteen Moments of My Life — NYFF64
· Film at Lincoln Center
Albert Serra’s concert film captures Ingrid Caven performing autobiographical songs in Paris. The Fassbinder collaborator sings in German and French. The 86-minute film has English subtitles. Check your ticket for the auditorium and entrance.
Dinner with Exceptional Wines, Hosted by Jancis Robinson
· Whitman Ballroom, Manhatta
German estate Egon Müller’s Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett 2001 features in Jancis Robinson’s anniversary wine dinner at Manhatta.
All the Children but One + Story told by Jean Dougnac — Conversation with Claire Atherton
· MoMA, Theater 2
MoMA screens the 2008 German film All the Children but One, directed by Andreas Bolm and Noëlle Pujol, together with Pujol’s Story told by Jean Dougnac. The first film is in Hungarian with English subtitles. The October 11 screening includes a conversation with editor Claire Atherton. Public ticket sales open October 4; eligible members have earlier access. Check MoMA for ticket prices.
Everytime
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Germany/Austria German-language production directed by Austrian filmmaker Sandra Wollner and set in Berlin.
Ensemble in Process: The Medieval Chronicles
· Old Stone House of Brooklyn
German composer Hildegard von Bingen’s music features in a theatrical concert weaving medieval, Renaissance and contemporary music with poetry and dance.
Luisa Muhr & Samantha Kochis — In Gardens Festival
· First Street Green
Vienna-born vocalist and interdisciplinary artist Luisa Muhr joins flutist Samantha Kochis for a duo performance at Arts for Art’s In Gardens Festival. Their set opens a free afternoon of outdoor performances at First Street Green.
Zeppelin Hall Oktoberfest — The Adlers
· Zeppelin Hall
German beer hall Oktoberfest with German-American band.
Cinderella – Storyacting
· Galli Theater New York
From German playwright Johannes Galli’s theater company: an interactive Cinderella performance in English, with children and adults invited onstage.
KINO! Film Salon: Amrum
· Online
An English-language online discussion of Fatih Akın’s German film Amrum, hosted by Jim Kolmar with cinematographer Karl Walter Lindenlaub. Watch the film independently before the free discussion; registration is required.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
An online German conversation class for B2–C1 learners, with guided discussions, small-group practice and teacher feedback.
Oktoberfest with Foehrer Musik Freunde CANCELED due to weather
· Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
German-American club venue with German brass band.
The Loneliest Man in Town
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Austrian German-language film about Viennese blues musician Al Cook.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
An online German conversation class for A2–B1 learners, with guided discussions, small-group practice and teacher feedback.
German-Language Sunday Service at St. Paul's
· Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische St. Pauls Kirche
German-language Sunday worship and community coffee at St. Paul's German church in Chelsea.
Mala Junta at BASEMENT
· BASEMENT
Berlin collective Mala Junta takes over both rooms at BASEMENT with Yazzus, Akua and Fashion.
Berlin Beyond Year 3
· Industry City
Berlin-themed event co-created with Garbicz Festival and Kater Berlin.
Berliner Philharmoniker at Carnegie Hall — Concert III
· Carnegie Hall — Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Kirill Petrenko leads the Berliner Philharmoniker in Elgar’s Enigma Variations and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4.
Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Fort Greene
· Black Forest Brooklyn - Fort Greene
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Fort Greene party.
Oktoberfest with die Spitzbuam
· Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
German-American club venue's explicit Oktoberfest program.
Bucking Fastard
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Directed by German filmmaker Werner Herzog.
The Dreamed Adventure (Das geträumte Abenteuer)
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Germany/France/Bulgaria/Austria production directed by German filmmaker Valeska Grisebach.
Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Smith Street
· Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Smith Street party.
I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Germany/Ukraine production directed by German filmmaker Isabelle Stever.
Zeppelin Hall Oktoberfest — The Adlers
· Zeppelin Hall
German beer hall Oktoberfest with German-American band.
Under the Red Sky: Pınar Öğrenci’s Art of Responding
· e-flux Screening Room
Berlin-based artist Pınar Öğrenci presents a film retrospective and conversation with Maaza Mengiste at e-flux, in collaboration with Goethe-Institut New York.
The Princess and the Pea
· Galli Theater New York
German playwright Johannes Galli’s comic adaptation of The Princess and the Pea is performed in English for children and families.
Brooklyn Craft Brew Fest with Gay Stammtisch NYC
· Industry City — group meeting point
Join Gay Stammtisch NYC’s German conversation group for an afternoon at Brooklyn Craft Brew Fest at Industry City. Buy festival admission separately in advance.
Cameras and Coffee: Hahnemühle’s Printing Showcase
· International Center of Photography — Café
German fine-art paper maker Hahnemühle brings a printing demonstration to ICP’s free photography meet-up. RSVP required.
Ritter Sport × Street Soccer USA with Borussia Dortmund
· Times Square
Free admission and chocolate tastings: German brand Ritter Sport joins Borussia Dortmund at the Street Soccer USA Times Square Cup.
Berliner Philharmoniker at Carnegie Hall — Concert II
· Carnegie Hall — Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
Kirill Petrenko leads the Berliner Philharmoniker in Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Richard Strauss’s Also sprach Zarathustra.
Vika Kirchenbauer — Program 2
· Anthology Film Archives
A selection of films by Berlin-based artist Vika Kirchenbauer: Welcome Address, You Are Boring!, The Capacity for Adequate Anger, and Compassion and Inconvenience. The artist appears in person for both screenings with a discussion following the program. Approximately 75 minutes of films.
Plattduetsche Park Oktoberfest — The Adlers
· Plattduetsche Park Biergarten
The Adlers bring German music to Plattduetsche Park’s Oktoberfest. Enjoy the evening in the biergarten with German food, beer and live entertainment as part of the venue’s seasonal celebration.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
An online German conversation class for A2–B1 learners, with guided discussions, small-group practice and teacher feedback.
Sixteen Moments of My Life — NYFF64 + Q&A
· Film at Lincoln Center
Albert Serra’s concert film captures Ingrid Caven performing autobiographical songs in Paris. The Fassbinder collaborator sings in German and French. The 86-minute film has English subtitles. A Q&A with Albert Serra follows this screening. Check your ticket for the auditorium and entrance.
Bucking Fastard
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Directed by German filmmaker Werner Herzog.
Berliner Philharmoniker — Carnegie Hall Opening Night Gala
· Carnegie Hall
The Berliner Philharmoniker under Kirill Petrenko with tenor Jonas Kaufmann kick off Carnegie Hall's 2026–2027 season. Program includes Verdi, Respighi's Fountains & Pines of Rome, and more.
Hanna Notte: We Shall Outlast Them — Book Launch
· POWERHOUSE at Columbus Circle
German foreign-policy analyst Hanna Notte discusses her new book on Russia’s global confrontation with the West with Keith Gessen.
Violin Sounds of Vienna from Three Centuries
· Austrian Cultural Forum New York
Viennese repertoire performed by Austrian violinist Maria Sotriffer and pianist Martin Nöbauer.
Cabaret: Tanz auf dem Vulkan — A Revue
· Center for Jewish History
German-titled revue recreating the cabaret culture of Weimar Berlin.
Freedom to Read: The Fight Against Banned Books in WWII
· Poster House · Online
Nazi Germany’s book bans and burnings frame Molly Manning’s talk on wartime reading, censorship and the Allied response at Poster House.
Sixteen Moments of My Life — NYFF64 + Q&A
· Film at Lincoln Center
Albert Serra’s concert film captures Ingrid Caven performing autobiographical songs in Paris. The Fassbinder collaborator sings in German and French. The 86-minute film has English subtitles. A Q&A with Albert Serra follows this screening. Check your ticket for the auditorium and entrance.
Too Much Is Better Than Too Little: Alfred Hilsberg, ZickZack & the Invention of the German Underground
· Various/Artists
Exhibition/program on Alfred Hilsberg, ZickZack Records, and the invention of the German underground music scene.
Patricia García-Gil & Cynthia Roberts — Midtown Concerts
· St. Malachy’s Church – The Actors’ Chapel · Online
Fortepiano and violin music by English women composers, alongside Mozart’s English works influenced by J.C. Bach.
Seduction: The Cruel Woman
· Anthology Film Archives
Monika Treut and Elfi Mikesch’s 1985 film screens in German with English subtitles as part of Avatars of the Whore. Runtime 84 minutes.
BlackHole Cinematheque — Kino Drift Film Series
· WSA — Swiss Institute Offsite
BlackHole Cinematheque, an Oakland community microcinema and archive, opens Swiss Institute’s Kino Drift film series. The event combines viewing and discussion within Zurich-based artist Rafał Skoczek’s offsite exhibition, drawing on traditions of independent, politically engaged cinema.
Free Talk: Valeska Grisebach
· Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center Amphitheater
German filmmaker Valeska Grisebach discusses her research, nonprofessional performers and approach to genre at the New York Film Festival. Free box-office tickets from 5 p.m.
The Dreamed Adventure (Das geträumte Abenteuer)
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Germany/France/Bulgaria/Austria production directed by German filmmaker Valeska Grisebach.
Fatherland
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
German co-production about Thomas and Erika Mann traveling through postwar Germany, with German performers Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller; German is among the languages.
I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Germany/Ukraine production directed by German filmmaker Isabelle Stever.
Rose
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Austrian/German German-language feature directed by Austrian filmmaker Markus Schleinzer and starring German actor Sandra Hüller.
Manhattan Stammtisch
· Location visible to group members
Join the Manhattan Stammtisch community for a German conversation gathering. The group welcomes people from different backgrounds and levels of German. Event details and the meeting location are available to group members on Meetup.
Mommy Is Coming
· Anthology Film Archives
Cheryl Dunye’s 2012 film explores queer relationships and the Berlin underground club scene. Screening as part of Avatars of the Whore. Runtime 64 minutes.
I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Germany/Ukraine production directed by German filmmaker Isabelle Stever.
Trading Beauty: Art Market Histories from the Altar to the Gallery
· Rizzoli Bookstore
German-born art adviser Tobias Meyer joins Valentina Castellani to discuss her history of the Western art market, followed by a book signing.
Fatherland — NYFF at BAM
· BAM Rose Cinemas at Peter J. Sharp Building
Paweł Pawlikowski’s drama follows Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika on a 1949 journey across Germany. Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller star. The 82-minute film is in German, English, French and Russian with English subtitles.
Kafka's Drawings: Images of the Grotesque and Arabesque
· Online
Swiss-born ETH Zurich scholar Andreas Kilcher explores Kafka's drawings in a public lecture, followed by a conversation with Yale's Paul North.
Leo Baeck Institute 2026 Gala Dinner
· Temple Emanu-El
Annual gala for the leading German-Jewish history institute; Leo Baeck Medal presentation.
Everytime
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Germany/Austria German-language production directed by Austrian filmmaker Sandra Wollner and set in Berlin.
The Dreamed Adventure (Das geträumte Abenteuer)
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Germany/France/Bulgaria/Austria production directed by German filmmaker Valeska Grisebach.
Mommy Is Coming
· Anthology Film Archives
Cheryl Dunye’s 2012 film explores queer relationships and the Berlin underground club scene. Screening as part of Avatars of the Whore. Runtime 64 minutes.
Fatherland
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
German co-production about Thomas and Erika Mann traveling through postwar Germany, with German performers Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller; German is among the languages.
Seduction: The Cruel Woman
· Anthology Film Archives
Monika Treut and Elfi Mikesch’s 1985 film screens in German with English subtitles as part of Avatars of the Whore. Runtime 84 minutes.
Mario Adrion: The Superior Comedy Tour
· NJPAC — Victoria Theater
German comedian Mario Adrion brings The Superior Comedy Tour to NJPAC in Newark.
Valie Export Shorts Program — Tap, Touch, Burn
· Metrograph
A program of six short works by Austrian artist Valie Export explores the body, gender and social codes, including Touch Cinema, Remote Remote and Syntagma.
The Practice of Love — Valie Export: Tap, Touch, Burn
· Metrograph
Austrian artist Valie Export’s 1984 feature reworks film noir through a feminist lens, following a journalist who uncovers a murderous conspiracy.
Zeppelin Hall Oktoberfest — The Adlers
· Zeppelin Hall
German beer hall Oktoberfest with German-American band.
Flanagan’s 3rd Annual Oktoberfest
· Flanagan’s Pub — Back Parking Lot
German food, Oktoberfest beer and a stein-holding competition bring Bavarian festival traditions to this family-friendly afternoon, with live music and face painting.
Little Red Riding Hood
· Galli Theater New York
German playwright Johannes Galli’s adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood is performed in English, with music, dance and audience interaction.
Fatherland
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
German co-production about Thomas and Erika Mann traveling through postwar Germany, with German performers Hanns Zischler and Sandra Hüller; German is among the languages.
Longsword 101 — Fall Beginner Course
· Pershing Field Park
Liberty Sword Club introduces beginners to historical German longsword fencing in an eight-week course at Pershing Field Park. Sessions cover stance, footwork and sword techniques, with practice equipment provided at the beginning of the course.
German-Language Sunday Service at St. Paul's
· Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische St. Pauls Kirche
German-language Sunday worship and community coffee at St. Paul's German church in Chelsea.
Claptone at Marquee Skydeck
· Marquee Skydeck at Edge
Germany-based DJ and producer Claptone performs at Edge’s 100th-floor Marquee Skydeck. Ages 21+ with original photo ID; arrive at 11pm for elevator access and before 12:30am under ticketing terms. The outdoor deck is weather dependent, with an indoor alternative. Tickets required; check official ticketing for current prices.
Moritz von Oswald, Sarah Wreath
· Signal
Hamburg-born, Berlin-based Basic Channel cofounder Moritz von Oswald joins Sarah Wreath for dub, techno and experimental electronics.
Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Fort Greene
· Black Forest Brooklyn - Fort Greene
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Fort Greene party.
Jamira Estrada & Neverdie + zweikommasieben Issue 31 Launch
· WSA — Swiss Institute Offsite
Swiss-Mexican composer and musician Jamira Estrada joins Neverdie for an evening of experimental sound at Swiss Institute’s Kino Drift exhibition. The same gathering celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of Swiss music publication zweikommasieben with the launch of issue 31.
Celebrate Oktoberfest with die Spitzbuam
· Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
German-American club venue's explicit Oktoberfest program.
Floyd Bennett Field Public Arts Festival
· Online
Public arts festival featuring German artist Anne Wichmann, presented with 1014 and Jamaica Bay–Rockaway Parks Conservancy.
Zum Schneider Oktoberfest 2026 — Late Session
· Franklin Point
German restaurant's flagship Oktoberfest.
Invisible Adversaries — Valie Export: Tap, Touch, Burn
· Metrograph
Valie Export’s 1977 feature screens with an introduction by filmmaker Lynne Sachs as part of a tribute to the Austrian artist.
Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Smith Street
· Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Smith Street party.
We Belong Here: Ben Böhmer and Stephan Bodzin Live
· Wollman Rink, Central Park
German electronic musicians Ben Böhmer and Stephan Bodzin perform at We Belong Here in Central Park, with a sunset set from Böhmer and Bodzin playing live.
Oktoberfest 2026 — Radegast Hall & Biergarten
· Radegast Hall & Biergarten
Oktoberfest with live brass, mug-holding competitions, a ceremonial keg tapping and a DJ dance party in Williamsburg.
Rapunzel
· Galli Theater New York
German playwright Johannes Galli’s adaptation of Rapunzel brings the fairy tale to the stage in English for children and families.
Tomorrow a Long Time Ago (Morgen vor langer Zeit)
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
German-language German production directed by Luise Donschen, set against the 1990 reunification era.
Zum Schneider Oktoberfest 2026 — Early Session
· Franklin Point
Bavarian beer, food and live oompah on the Greenpoint waterfront. Saturday’s early session runs noon–4:45 p.m.; choose main-tent seating or the separate rooftop biergarten.
Fresh Picks: Smorgasburg x Threes Brewing NYC Beer Fest
· Smorgasburg Williamsburg
German lager traditions featured in the announced lineup through Jack’s Abby at Smorgasburg and Threes Brewing’s Williamsburg beer festival, with 15+ breweries, cider, spirits and nonalcoholic options.
Zenker Brothers at BASEMENT
· BASEMENT
Munich duo Zenker Brothers join Pangaea and re:ni for a night of techno at BASEMENT.
19:26: The Passage Between Worlds with Belladonna
· Knockdown Center
German-born producer Nico Chiara performs as Belladonna on this melodic-techno bill at Knockdown Center.
Night & Day: Objekt, Dan Ghenacia, Kiernan Laveaux B2B fleet.dreams, Bambi, deep creep + More
· Signal
Berlin-based DJ and producer Objekt joins Dan Ghenacia and an extended lineup for Signal’s Night & Day session.
Mommy Is Coming
· Anthology Film Archives
Cheryl Dunye’s 2012 film explores queer relationships and the Berlin underground club scene. Screening as part of Avatars of the Whore. Runtime 64 minutes.
Immigrant Jam with Lucie Pohl
· Caveat
German-born comedian Lucie Pohl hosts an evening of immigrant and first-generation comedy at Caveat. Ages 21+.
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Johnny Koenig
· Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
German-American club venue's explicit Oktoberfest program.
Tomorrow a Long Time Ago (Morgen vor langer Zeit)
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
German-language German production directed by Luise Donschen, set against the 1990 reunification era.
Austrian Wines — Free Tasting at Astor Wines & Spirits
· Astor Wines & Spirits
Austrian wine is the focus of this free in-store tasting at Astor Wines & Spirits, Friday from 5–8 p.m.
My Wife Cries — NYFF at BAM
· BAM Rose Cinemas at Peter J. Sharp Building
Angela Schanelec’s portrait of a marriage follows a construction worker whose wife reveals an unsettling truth. This German-French production runs 93 minutes and is presented in German with English subtitles.
2026 Fitch Colloquium: Preserving Independence - Architecture and Heritage in Western Africa
· Wood Auditorium, Avery Hall, Columbia GSAPP
Swiss curator Martino Stierli joins a Columbia and MoMA colloquium on architecture, independence and the preservation of West African heritage.
The Loneliest Man in Town
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Austrian German-language film about Viennese blues musician Al Cook.
Beyond Compliance: Strategy, Innovation, and Competitive Advantage
· German House
Heidelberg University Association, German company osapiens and DWIH New York host this invitation-only sustainability roundtable.
The Loneliest Man in Town
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Austrian German-language film about Viennese blues musician Al Cook.
Keyboard Kaleidoscope
· Center for Jewish History · Online
Austrian composer Mozart’s Sonata in D Major for two pianos anchors a program with music by Rachmaninoff, Schnittke and Bizet at the Center for Jewish History.
Foreign Travel (Auslandsreise)
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
German production in German, French, and Italian centered on a Berlin book club.
Rose
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Austrian/German German-language feature directed by Austrian filmmaker Markus Schleinzer and starring German actor Sandra Hüller.
European Day of Languages: Strengthening Multilingual Education in New York
· Goethe-Institut New York
Hosted by Goethe-Institut and directly relevant to German/European language education.
Foreign Travel (Auslandsreise)
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
German production in German, French, and Italian centered on a Berlin book club.
The White Ribbon — Michael Haneke Retrospective
· Cinema Arts Centre
Cinema Arts Centre screens Michael Haneke’s German-language film The White Ribbon as part of its retrospective.
Building Consensus: How to Successfully Navigate Differences in Democracies
· Goethe-Institut New York
1014 is a German-American transatlantic institution; program compares democratic consensus-building across the Atlantic.
My Wife Cries (Meine Frau Weint)
· Film at Lincoln Center
Angela Schanelec's German-language drama, set around Berlin, screens at the 64th New York Film Festival.
Bucking Fastard
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Directed by German filmmaker Werner Herzog.
Everytime
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Germany/Austria German-language production directed by Austrian filmmaker Sandra Wollner and set in Berlin.
Everytime
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Germany/Austria German-language production directed by Austrian filmmaker Sandra Wollner and set in Berlin.
My Wife Cries (Meine Frau Weint)
· Film at Lincoln Center
Angela Schanelec’s German-language relationship drama, followed by a Q&A with the director. A chance to hear the filmmaker discuss her new work at NYFF.
London
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Austrian production in German, English, and Romanian, structured around travel between Vienna and Salzburg.
Petroleum in (and out of) the Visual Arts: Ernst Logar on Reflecting Oil
· Heyman Center, Second-Floor Common Room, Columbia University · Online
Austrian artist Ernst Logar appears in person at Columbia for a conversation with Jennifer Wenzel about oil, sensory experience and his artistic research project Reflecting Oil.
Decarbonizing New York's Building Sector: Transatlantic Technologies and Strategies Forum
· 7 World Trade Center Studio Lounge
BMWE-funded German company delegation and transatlantic building-decarbonization forum.
My Wife Cries (Meine Frau Weint)
· Film at Lincoln Center
Angela Schanelec's German-language drama, set around Berlin, screens at the 64th New York Film Festival.
Deutscher Stammtisch Astoria
· Maxs Bratwurst Und Bier
German-language Stammtisch at a German restaurant.
The Next Generation of Austrian Winemakers — 6:15 p.m. Seating
· Freddy’s Tribeca
Austrian wines from Hanna Glatzer, Leo Sommer and Clemens Krutzler: a guided tasting at Freddy’s Tribeca. $35 becomes Chambers Street Wines store credit.
33rd Annual John J. McCloy Awards Dinner
· The Metropolitan Club
Annual German-American awards gala honoring Bosch executive Stefan Hartung and supporting ACG programs.
Kaffeestunde — Fall 2026 German Conversation Series
· Deutsches Haus, Columbia University
Recurring German conversation hour at Columbia's Deutsches Haus.
Orbán’s Defeat and the Future of the Global Far Right
· Rifkind Center, City College of New York, NAC 6/316
Vienna-born political researcher Gabriela Greilinger joins Sheri Berman, Ivan L. Nagy and Julia Sonnevend for a panel on Hungary and the future of far-right movements.
The Next Generation of Austrian Winemakers — 5 p.m. Seating
· Freddy’s Tribeca
Austrian wines from Hanna Glatzer, Leo Sommer and Clemens Krutzler: a guided tasting at Freddy’s Tribeca. $35 becomes Chambers Street Wines store credit.
Sunday Night: FJAAK & KYRUH
· Nowadays
Berlin techno duo FJAAK join Brooklyn DJ KYRUH for Sunday Night at Nowadays.
London
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Austrian production in German, English, and Romanian, structured around travel between Vienna and Salzburg.
Rose
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Austrian/German German-language feature directed by Austrian filmmaker Markus Schleinzer and starring German actor Sandra Hüller.
The Princess and the Pea
· Galli Theater New York
A comic English-language fairy tale about a prince, a prospective princess, and an unusual royal test.
Currents Program 2: The Visible Invisible
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
The shorts program includes the German production Fevers and Austrian filmmaker Johann Lurf's Forever…Forever.
Faßfest ’26 — Kills Boro Brewing Company
· Kills Boro Brewing Company
German-style cask-beer festival with The Bavarian Kings, food by Nürnberger Bierhaus, and stein-holding and costume competitions.
Back to Church — Sommerfest
· Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische St. Pauls Kirche
German-language congregation's public community festival.
Concert for the Autonomous Community of Prosfygika
· WSA — Swiss Institute Offsite
Swiss Institute presents performances by Plektani, Eulogy, Persona, Cruciform and End State as part of Kino Drift. The concert supports the self-managed Prosfygika community in Athens. Doors open at 7pm and the concert begins at 8pm.
Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Fort Greene
· Black Forest Brooklyn - Fort Greene
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Fort Greene party.
Currents Program 2: The Visible Invisible
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
The shorts program includes the German production Fevers and Austrian filmmaker Johann Lurf's Forever…Forever.
London
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Austrian production in German, English, and Romanian, structured around travel between Vienna and Salzburg.
Zum Schneider Oktoberfest 2026 — Late Session
· Franklin Point
German restaurant's flagship Oktoberfest.
Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Smith Street
· Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Smith Street party.
Oktoberfest 2026 — Radegast Hall & Biergarten
· Radegast Hall & Biergarten
Oktoberfest with live brass, mug-holding competitions, a ceremonial keg tapping and a DJ dance party in Williamsburg.
Sleeping Beauty
· Galli Theater New York
An English-language family adaptation of the fairy tale about a princess and a kingdom under a sleeping spell.
Rose
· 64th New York Film Festival at Film at Lincoln Center
Austrian/German German-language feature directed by Austrian filmmaker Markus Schleinzer and starring German actor Sandra Hüller.
The Hop Shoppe Garden Oktoberfest
· The Hop Shoppe Garden
Free, family-friendly Oktoberfest with live entertainment, a pumpkin patch, stein-hoisting, German-style food and games.
Zum Schneider Oktoberfest 2026 — Early Session
· Franklin Point
German restaurant's flagship Oktoberfest.
SMLXL: Publishing by Artists, Collectives, Institutions, and Networks
· MoMA PS1
Ulises hosts a New York Art Book Fair discussion on independent publishing, featuring Yusuf Hassan, Manuel Raeder, Rachel Valinsky, Siddhartha Lokanandi and Laura Coombs. German connections include Berlin-based publishers and Goethe-Institut New York partnership. In English; free RSVP through NYABF.
MUTUAL RYTM: SHDW, Phil Berg, Regent, Hemka and more
· BASEMENT
SHDW is associated with Stuttgart's Mutual Rytm label and Phil Berg is a German techno artist.
Oktoberfest Stein Hoisting Competition at Carreau Club
· Carreau Club, Industry City
Carreau Club celebrates Oktoberfest with a stein-hoisting competition, prizes, a DJ, Jack’s Abby Copper Legend Oktoberfest beer and Bavarian-inspired food including giant pretzels. Join the competition or come for the food and music. Admission pricing and age rules are not stated on the source page.
The Prodigy with Brutalismus 3000
· Under the K Bridge
Support act Brutalismus 3000 is a Berlin duo whose work is central to the city's contemporary hard-dance scene.
Who Gets to Shape the Future?
· Performance Space New York
Swissnex and Institut auf dem Rosenberg invite participants into a student-led dialogue about leadership, intelligence and the planet, followed by a collaborative workshop and networking reception.
Musical Chairs as Commons: The Resource Challenge
· Performance Space New York
Swiss research workshop funded by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy and coordinated by Paul Scherrer Institute.
Climate Journalism as Climate Action
· Performance Space New York
Swissnex Assembly event featuring Switzerland-based journalist Paula Dupraz-Dobias.
From Our Archive at Staley-Wise Gallery
· Staley-Wise Gallery
Berlin-born Helmut Newton and German-born Horst P. Horst feature in this free group exhibition of fashion photography from the Staley-Wise archive.
From Weimar to New York: Alfred Kerr's Passion for America
· Center for Jewish History
Program on German Weimar critic and exile Alfred Kerr, co-presented with Berlinica Press.
Built Different: The Cities We Need
· Performance Space New York
ETH Zurich-trained urban researcher Markus Schläpfer joins a Swissnex discussion on turning low-carbon building ideas, retrofits and infrastructure innovations into real city projects.
Firebreaks: From Satellites to the Streets — with Sophie Lamparter
· Performance Space New York, fourth floor
Swiss venture investor Sophie Lamparter joins a Climate Week panel on translating wildfire detection and environmental data into urban resilience.
Euterpe Quartet: Mozart and Beethoven — Midtown Concerts
· St. Malachy’s Church – The Actors’ Chapel · Online
Period-instrument performances of string quintet music by Mozart and Beethoven at Midtown Concerts.
Decarbonizing Everyday Life
· Performance Space New York
Swissnex brings materials innovators, designers and industry specialists together to discuss recycling and alternatives to petroleum-based products. The panel is followed by networking; doors open at 11:45 AM.
Designing for Climate: Swiss Student Showcase
· Performance Space New York
Explore four climate-focused projects by Zurich University of the Arts students, with designer presentations, an exhibition tour and a reception. Coffee and snacks are provided; doors open at 9 AM.
The Armory Show Opening Party
· Performance Space New York
An invitation-only opening party with a DJ performance and video installation by Jesús Hilario-Reyes, presented as part of Swissnex’s Assembly program.
STEP USA Pitch Night September 2026
· Goethe-Institut New York
Public-facing pitch night for a visiting cohort of German startups.
Rush Hour Performance | Pursuits of Happiness: For Anna Magdalena Bach
· Juilliard Station
Juilliard Historical Performance and Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts performers offer selections from the 1725 Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, with works by J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, F. Couperin, Petzold and Stölzel. Part of Pursuits of Happiness, a week of free Rush Hour Performances during the Juilliard Fall Festival.
Visualizing Climate Worlds: Data, AI, and Immersive Futures
· Performance Space New York
Swissnex Assembly program, supported by Switzerland-based research publisher Frontiers.
Transletting Walk
· Eleanor Roosevelt Memorial, Riverside Park
Join a free multilingual reading and translation walk led by Transletting, a collective from Leipzig and New York. The walk starts at the Eleanor Roosevelt Memorial at 3pm and continues with a workshop at Columbia’s Casa Hispánica, 612 West 116th Street, at 6pm. Bring texts, read, translate or listen; register in advance.
Swiss Climatetech Showcase
· Performance Space New York
Eight Swiss climate-tech startups presented by Swissnex and the Swiss Innovation Agency.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
You are studying German but you don't get a chance to practice speaking? In our conversation class you can practice and fine tune your German in a structured class, guided by an experienced German teacher.
From Risk to Opportunity: How Capital Can Enable Climate Resilience
· Performance Space New York
German-origin economist Alex Heil joins a morning of discussions about climate risk, insurance and the investment needed to turn adaptation plans into practical resilience.
Bernard Tschumi — Circular
· Frederick P. Rose Auditorium, The Cooper Union · Online
Swiss-French architect Bernard Tschumi revisits projects and ideas from his career, followed by a conversation with Cooper Union dean Michael Young.
Interior Ecologies
· Performance Space New York
Swiss architect Philippe Rahm joins Paola Antonelli, Mireia Luzárraga and Javier Fernández Contreras to discuss interiors, climate change and designing for more than human needs.
Elizaveta Porodina — Found Dreams
· Rizzoli Bookstore
Russian-born, Munich-raised photographer Elizaveta Porodina discusses Found Dreams at Rizzoli, followed by a book signing.
The 35% Moment: What Will It Take to Electrify the Global Economy by 2035?
· Columbia Business School, Henry Kravis Hall, Room 1040
Austrian-born climate economist Gernot Wagner moderates a Climate Week discussion on accelerating electrification in transport, buildings and industry.
Local Elections and Migrant Political Participation in Illiberal Times
· Deutsches Haus at NYU
DAAD-funded Berlin/New York comparison of elections and migrant political participation.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
You are studying German but you don't get a chance to practice speaking? In our conversation class you can practice and fine tune your German in a structured class, guided by an experienced German teacher.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
You are studying German but you don't get a chance to practice speaking? In our conversation class you can practice and fine tune your German in a structured class, guided by an experienced German teacher.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
You are studying German but you don't get a chance to practice speaking? In our conversation class you can practice and fine tune your German in a structured class, guided by an experienced German teacher.
Ompahfest
· Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
Flagship German-American club festival with German bands, dancing, food and goods.
CAVA Live in New York City
· Berlin NYC
CAVA is a Berlin feminist punk duo presented as part of Goethe-Institut's Punk@50 program.
Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Smith Street
· Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith Street
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Smith Street party.
Black Forest Brooklyn Oktoberfest - Fort Greene
· Black Forest Brooklyn - Fort Greene
Live German oompah music, Oktoberfest beer, stein-holding and costume contests at Black Forest’s Fort Greene party.
Oktoberfest 2026 — Radegast Hall & Biergarten
· Radegast Hall & Biergarten
Oktoberfest with live brass, mug-holding competitions, a ceremonial keg tapping and a DJ dance party in Williamsburg.
The Hop Shoppe Garden Oktoberfest
· The Hop Shoppe Garden
Free, family-friendly Oktoberfest with live entertainment, a pumpkin patch, stein-hoisting, German-style food and games.
Gun Hill Brewing Oktoberfest Party at Industry City
· Gun Hill Brewing Company at Industry City
A one-day Oktoberfest party with Gun Hill’s seasonal Festbier, food and music at its Industry City location in Sunset Park.
German-American Steuben Parade & Oktoberfest
· 5th Ave & Rumsey Playfield
69th Anniversary of the Steuben Parade plus Oktoberfest celebration in Central Park.
Steuben Parade Fundraising Gala
· The Current at Chelsea Piers
Official German-American Steuben Parade gala.
Riverpark Lobstoberfest
· Riverpark
An Oktoberfest-inspired waterfront party with lobster, Festbier, German-style sides, live music and lawn games at Riverpark.
FC Bayern × Paulaner: Oktoberfest Live
· Time Out Market Union Square
Free Oktoberfest party with a live Bayern match screening, Paulaner beer, Bavarian games, DJs and a football-shirt pop-up.
German Movie Nights: Red Stars Upon the Field
· Goethe-Institut New York
See Laura Laabs’s German historical mystery, followed by an in-person filmmaker Q&A. A skeleton discovered near an eastern German village opens a century of competing memories.
Brooklyn Stammtisch - German Practice and Conversation
· Black Forest Beer Garden
Brooklyn Stammtisch Wir freuen uns darüber, unsere nächste Stammtischveranstaltung in Brooklyn anzukündigen!
Exhibition Closing Event with Dietmar Feichtinger: Architecture of Connection
· Austrian Cultural Forum New York
Austrian architect Dietmar Feichtinger joins an exhibition-closing conversation on sustainable buildings, infrastructure and the shared public spaces that connect city life.
The Fader-Gendron-Haas Trio in the West Village
· Greenwich House Music School
Beethoven’s “Archduke” Trio and Elizabeth Brown’s Gentle Music for Troubled Times, presented by Melody and Company Chamber Series.
Music for a While: Alois Mühlbacher
· Austrian Cultural Forum New York
Concert by Austrian countertenor Alois Mühlbacher with Austrian pianist Elias Gillesberger.
Thomas W. Laqueur — The Dog’s Gaze: A Visual History
· Maison Française, East Gallery, Buell Hall, Columbia University
Thomas Laqueur explores dogs in art and what they reveal about human lives. The historian is the son of German-Jewish refugees.
Tammam Azzam: A Horizon Remains — Opening Reception
· Goethe-Institut New York
Opening reception for Syrian-German artist Tammam Azzam's first New York solo exhibition, with work linked to postwar German painting.
Volker Hermes: Hidden Portraits
· 44DeVore
German artist Volker Hermes reworks historic portraits in his first New York solo exhibition, exploring how clothes and poses communicate identity and status. Visits are by appointment.
Jazz Boat Cruise: Networking Reception 2026
· Pier 62, Chelsea Piers — Yacht Manhattan II
GACC German-American business-community networking event.
Deutscher Stammtisch Astoria
· Maxs Bratwurst Und Bier
German-language Stammtisch at a German restaurant.
Kaffeestunde — Fall 2026 German Conversation Series
· Deutsches Haus, Columbia University
Recurring German conversation hour at Columbia's Deutsches Haus.
KINO! Film Salon: Western
· Online
German Film Office is a Goethe-Institut/German Films initiative; discussion centers on Valeska Grisebach's German film Western.
Zeppelin Hall Oktoberfest — The Adlers
· Zeppelin Hall
German beer hall Oktoberfest with German-American band.
Zeppelin Hall Oktoberfest — The Adlers
· Zeppelin Hall
German beer hall Oktoberfest with German-American band.
Ogazón, Sol Ortega, Lauren Flax, BASHKKA, PARAMIDA and more
· BASEMENT
Lineup includes Turkish-German Munich/Blitz-associated artist BASHKKA and German-Iranian Berlin artist PARAMIDA.
Ausländer: An Evening with Michael Moritz
· Center for Jewish History
Sold out. Michael Moritz discusses his family's escape from Nazi Germany, exile in Britain and his memoir Ausländer with Meredith Kopit Levien.
Elfriede Jelinek Day: Theater & Democracy
· Austrian Cultural Forum New York
Day devoted to Austrian Nobel laureate and German-language playwright Elfriede Jelinek.
Connected Perceptions and the Schumanns with the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center
· Online
Interactive program on German composers Robert and Clara Schumann, including Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 4.
Thomas Ruff: jpegs ny
· David Zwirner — 533 West 19th Street
German photographer Thomas Ruff presents twelve works from his jpegs ny series at David Zwirner.
Book Talk: I, Wandering Jew
· Center for Jewish History
LBI program by historian Yair Mintzker within an institution dedicated to German-speaking Jewish history.
Germany 1946: Safe Haven or Forbidden Land for Jews?
· Online
Lecture directly examines Jewish life in postwar Germany and German Jewish returnees.
Elisabeth Bronfen — The Glue of Melodrama: Douglas Sirk’s Lap Dissolves
· Deutsches Haus at NYU
Munich-born cultural scholar Elisabeth Bronfen explores how overlapping images connect private emotions and political life in Douglas Sirk’s melodramas.
Virtual Event – Kaffeepause: What’s Abuzz in Berlin?
· Online
The ACG regularly hosts discussions with a journalist based in Berlin on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
You are studying German but you don't get a chance to practice speaking? In our conversation class you can practice and fine tune your German in a structured class, guided by an experienced German teacher.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
You are studying German but you don't get a chance to practice speaking? In our conversation class you can practice and fine tune your German in a structured class, guided by an experienced German teacher.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
You are studying German but you don't get a chance to practice speaking? In our conversation class you can practice and fine tune your German in a structured class, guided by an experienced German teacher.
fabric New York: Jeff Mills, Ben UFO, Craig Richards, Helena Hauff and more
· Under the K Bridge
Lineup includes German DJ and producer Helena Hauff, associated with Hamburg's electronic scene.
Schalke vs Bayern München
· Smithfield Hall NYC
Bundesliga - Matchday 2 Come watch the match with us at [Smithfield Hall](https://smithfieldnyc.com/), the home of football in New York City.
Bacon/Mac & Cheese Festival plus The Allmost Brothers Band
· Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
The only thing better than bacon is bacon plus mac & cheese! Enjoy special menu items, drinks and desserts (starting at 12 p.m.), $8 cover. Enjoy live music by The Allmost Brothers Band starting at 6:30 p.m. Authentic German cuisine […]
Sommerakademie: Spaziergang über den Greenwood Cemetery
· 36 Street Station meeting point
German-language program of NYC's German Lutheran congregation; Steinway/German heritage content.
Bacon/Mac & Cheese Festival plus East Coast
· Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
The only thing better than bacon is bacon plus mac & cheese! Enjoy special menu items, drinks and desserts (starting at 5 p.m.) while you enjoy live music by East Coast, $8 cover. Authentic German cuisine and beer on tap […]
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
You are studying German but you don't get a chance to practice speaking? In our conversation class you can practice and fine tune your German in a structured class, guided by an experienced German teacher.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
You are studying German but you don't get a chance to practice speaking? In our conversation class you can practice and fine tune your German in a structured class, guided by an experienced German teacher.
Need, Emergency, and the Void: Political Theater
· Deutsches Haus at NYU
Conversation on German-language political theater from Büchner and Brecht to Jelinek; DAAD/Federal Foreign Office funded.
VfL Osnabrück vs Bayern München
· Smithfield Hall NYC
We're kicking off the new DFB Pokal campaign vs VfL Osnabrück on Wednesday, September 2 at 2:45 pm. Come watch the match with us at [Smithfield Hall](https://smithfieldnyc.com/), the home of football in New York City.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
You are studying German but you don't get a chance to practice speaking? In our conversation class you can practice and fine tune your German in a structured class, guided by an experienced German teacher.
Franz
· Film at Lincoln Center
Times: 12:00 PM · 8:15 PM
2025 Czech Republic/Germany/Poland co-production about Prague-born German-language writer Franz Kafka; German and Czech dialogue.
Deutscher Stammtisch Astoria
· Maxs Bratwurst Und Bier
German-language Stammtisch at a German restaurant.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
You are studying German but you don't get a chance to practice speaking? In our conversation class you can practice and fine tune your German in a structured class, guided by an experienced German teacher.
Franz
· Film at Lincoln Center
Times: 12:00 PM · 8:15 PM
2025 Czech Republic/Germany/Poland co-production about Prague-born German-language writer Franz Kafka; German and Czech dialogue.
Virtual Event — Kaffeepause: What's Abuzz in Berlin?
· Online
Current-affairs conversation with Der Tagesspiegel chief diplomatic correspondent Christoph von Marschall.
Practice German Online! Intermediate & Advanced Level (B2-C1)
· Online
You are studying German but you don't get a chance to practice speaking? In our conversation class you can practice and fine tune your German in a structured class, guided by an experienced German teacher.
Franz
· Film at Lincoln Center
Times: 12:00 PM · 8:15 PM
2025 Czech Republic/Germany/Poland co-production about Prague-born German-language writer Franz Kafka; German and Czech dialogue.
Practice German Online! Beginner Level (A2-B1)
· Online
You are studying German but you don't get a chance to practice speaking? In our conversation class you can practice and fine tune your German in a structured class, guided by an experienced German teacher.
Franz
· Film at Lincoln Center
Times: 12:00 PM · 8:15 PM
2025 Czech Republic/Germany/Poland co-production about Prague-born German-language writer Franz Kafka; German and Czech dialogue.
The ALBERTINA Museum: Celebrating 250 Years
· Austrian Cultural Forum New York
An exhibition celebrating Vienna’s ALBERTINA Museum, on view May 11–September 25, 2026, at the Austrian Cultural Forum New York. General visiting hours are Monday–Friday, 2–5 PM, or by appointment.
Dietmar Feichtinger: Architecture of Connection
· Austrian Cultural Forum New York
An exhibition on Austrian architect Dietmar Feichtinger, on view March 5–September 20, 2026, at the Austrian Cultural Forum New York.
