Join German community events in New York celebrating your cultural heritage. Find cultural festivals, professional networking events, religious celebrations, educational workshops, fundraisers, and social gatherings that bring the German community together. Stay connected with events that honor your traditions and create meaningful connections.
Join us for great fun at our annual Oktoberfest with great German food, German beer, live music, wine, wine slushies and more.
Join us for a fun time at our annual Oktoberfest with great live music, German food and beer and local craft vendors .
12 & under is FREE 13 & only $5.00
Saturday, 03, 11.30 -
Saturday, 03, 18.00
Alexandria Bay,
NY
_$25
What role did Germans play in the American Revolutionary War? Author and historian Dr. Friederike Baer shares her groundbreaking insights.
What role did Germans play in the American Revolutionary War? Author and historian Dr. Friederike Baer shares her groundbreaking insights into Britain's war against American independence, told from the perspective of the thousands of German soldiers that were hired by Britain in its war against the American rebels. Collectively known as Hessians, the men and accompanying civilians, including hundreds of women and children, spent extended periods of time in locations as dispersed and varied as Canada in the north and West Florida in the south. In this presentation, Friederike Baer highlights key experiences of these individuals drawn into a war on a distant continent against a people who had done them no harm, and she examines how their presence and actions left a lasting imprint on the story of America, an influence still felt 250 years later.
This event is presented by the German Consulate General New York together with the Goethe-Institut New York.
Please note that seating for the event is on a first come, first served basis.
About the Speaker: Friederike Baer is an award-winning author and Professor of History at Pennsylvania State University. Originally from Germany, she holds a Ph.D. in early American history from Brown University. She is the author of The Trial of Frederick Eberle: Language, Patriotism and Citizenship in Philadelphia’s German Community, 1790-1830, which was awarded the St. Paul, Biglerville Prize in American Lutheran History, and Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War, which was honored with the American Roundtable of Philadelphia Annual Book Award, Inaugural American Battlefield Trust Prize for History Honorable Mention, and Society of the Cincinnati Prize. Dr. Baer served as a historical advisor and interviewee for The American Revolution, a documentary film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.
Thursday, 30, 18.30 -
Thursday, 30, 20.30
New York,
NY
_$25
Free screening at Goethe-Institut New York, with director Moritz Riesewieck in attendance!
The German Film Office is pleased to present a free screening of Eternal You, Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck’s moving documentary on a troubling new use of AI: reanimating the dead. Q&A with Riesewieck to follow.
As the 2020s become defined by the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into our personal and working lives, some startups are using it to create avatars of the deceased. Eternal You explores this strange technological frontier and the complex emotions, motivations, and hopes of those pioneering it.
From the users of services like Project December and HereAfter AI—like Joshua, who spends day and night chatting with a simulation of his partner, or Ji-sung, who joins a reality TV show to meet an avatar of her 7-year-old daughter—to the developers who deny responsibility for the psychological consequences of their products, Eternal You probes the relationship between the living, the dead, and the uncanny in-between.
“Rigorous and informative... [Eternal You] muses on the abiding question of how we cope with loss.” —David Katz, Cineuropa, 04/25/2024.
Eternal You world premiered in the World Cinema Documentary Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, before screening at DOC NYC, Hot Docs, and the San Francisco International Film Festival.
Friday, 24, 19.00 -
Friday, 24, 21.00
New York,
NY
_$25
The Ukrainian Museum seeks to bring our communities together by highlighting the shared multi-cultural history of our neighborhood. Join us for a seminal presentation by author, artist, and professor of political science, Alexander J. Motyl, who will discuss how waves of German, Jewish, and Ukrainian immigrants interacted with New York City’s geography, economy, politics, and culture to shape the Lower East Side and its gentrified progeny, the East Village. Prof. Motyl’s visual presentation will be followed by a Q&A and light refreshments.
Saturday, 10, 14.00 -
Saturday, 10, 15.30
New York,
NY
_$25
Serving the Buffalo, NY community and the eight-county region of Western New York, the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany represents the German government through a network of dedicated diplomatic professionals. Unlike paid consular staff, honorary consuls volunteer their time and expertise to assist individuals seeking German government services and support. Many honorary consuls balance their consular responsibilities with primary professions, demonstrating their commitment to fostering German-American relations at the local level. The Buffalo office serves residents of Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties, providing a vital local connection for German citizens and those requiring consular assistance. This honorary consul position reflects Germany's commitment to maintaining accessible diplomatic services throughout the United States beyond traditional embassy and consulate general locations. The Buffalo, NY honorary consul understands the unique needs and circumstances of the Western New York community and leverages local knowledge to provide personalized support. Part of a broader consular network, the honorary consul in Buffalo collaborates with Germany's diplomatic missions to ensure residents receive appropriate guidance and services. This office embodies the spirit of international cooperation and community service, making German government resources available to those who need them in the Buffalo region and surrounding areas.
Representing the Government of Germany, the Consulate General in New York, NY serves as a bridge between German and American communities across the Northeast. The institution maintains jurisdiction over a diverse region that includes New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut (Fairfield County), and Bermuda, reflecting the importance of this diplomatic mission to German interests throughout the area. Based in New York, the Consulate General is dedicated to supporting German citizens, promoting cultural and governmental exchanges, and facilitating official relations between the two nations. The consulate's expansive service area demonstrates its role as a central diplomatic presence for the Northeast, connecting communities across multiple states. Through its operations in New York, NY, the Consulate General works to address the needs of the German-speaking community and maintain strong governmental ties throughout its jurisdiction. The office represents Germany's commitment to fostering relationships and providing essential services to citizens and institutions across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Bermuda. As an official governmental entity, the Consulate General embodies the diplomatic mission of the German government in this strategically important region of the United States.
Based in New York, NY, the Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Nations embodies Germany's commitment to international peace and multilateral cooperation. Germany's involvement in UN missions represents a fundamental aspect of the nation's foreign and peace policy, extending far beyond financial support to encompass active participation in global stability efforts. The mission serves as a platform for Germany to engage with the international community on critical issues, particularly through its advocacy for institutional reform that strengthens the United Nations' capacity to address contemporary challenges. Germany's approach emphasizes civilian-led solutions and diplomatic engagement, utilizing stabilization mechanisms and mediation efforts to support post-conflict peacebuilding across multiple regions. The mission in New York reflects Germany's values of international cooperation, peace promotion, and constructive engagement with global institutions. By maintaining a strong presence in the UN, Germany demonstrates its dedication to building lasting solutions to international conflicts and fostering a rules-based international order. The mission connects German policymakers with UN leadership and member states, facilitating dialogue and collaboration on shared priorities for global peace and security.
