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• German Chamber Music Concert - The Chicago Nonet

  • When
    Friday, November 15, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
  • Location
    Cliff Dwellers, 200 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago

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  Friday, November 15th

  Doors Open - 5:00 PM

  Performance from 6:00 - 7:15 PM

  Cliff Dwellers | 200 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago

  
  

  

  Join us for some delightful melodies! Enjoy the works of two German composers, Josef Gabriel Rheinberger, Nonet Op. 139 (1885) and Peter von Winter, Octet (1813), performed by the Chicago Nonet. Both pieces are for a string and wind instrument ensemble: violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn and bassoon.This combination of instruments is rarely heard but wonderful!

  Performers are members of the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra, Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, Rembrandt Chamber Musicians, and other groups.

  Doors open at 5:00 PM and the concert takes place from 6 PM to 7:15 PM at Cliff Dwellers, 200 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Guests will see breathtaking views of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan in this opulent venue. Security personnel will guide you to the dedicated elevator to the top floor. 

  General admission is $12.50, $10 for members. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be available for purchase.  

  Tickets are available online. Please let us know you are attending the concert by registering in advance.

  
  

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• November Stammtisch - Open House

  • When
    Friday, November 15, 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Location
    6th Floor - Skyline Lounge

  Friday, November 15th

  7:30 pm | 6th Floor Skyline Lounge

  Join us for Stammtisch-Open House on Friday, Nov 15th.  Doors open at 7:30 for a fun filled evening with food, music and celebration! November marks the 30th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall.

  We will be listening to the music from 80's and 90's and hoisting our steins in celebration of the reunification of Germany! Bratwursts, pretzels and drinks will be available for purchase.

  Stammtisch is held in our popular Skyline Lounge complete with panoramic views of the city and vintage bar.

  Free Parking is located at 5/3 Bank on the corner of Gunnison and Western Avenue. 

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• St. Martins Tag

  • When
    Saturday, November 16, 2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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  Come join us for St. Martins Tag - a family-friendly celebration with crafts and activities! We are excited to share this special German day with you and your family!

  Admission is free and Laterne is included!
  

  Food and beverages will be for sale - including Bratwurst, hot dogs, pretzels, juice, coffee, soda, and water. Adults can purchase beer and wine from the bar.

  Skip the lines and buy your tickets online for food, drinks and face painting. Or buy them at the event. Doors open at noon.
  

  Proceeds support the DANK Haus Language School program and future special events.

  Ticket Prices

  Hot Dog - 3 tickets

  Pretzel - 2 tickets

  Juice Box/Coffee - 1 ticket 

  Water - 2 tickets

  Beer - 5 tickets

  Face Painting - 5 tickets
  

  
  

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• Kulturküche - Rouladen

  • When
    Friday, November 22, 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    5th floor, Kitchen

  Kulturküche - Rouladen
  

  November 22nd | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | 5th Floor Kitchen

  

  Join us for German-inspired cooking classes at the DANK Haus! This month, Chef Rita Schubert cooks up classic Rouladen, a German meat dish, consisting of bacon, onions and pickles wrapped in thinly sliced beef.

  Rouladen is among most authentic German dishes. What could be better than to serve this as your traditional German Christmas food or other holidays or birthdays ... or anytime you have something special to celebrate?

  Hurry! Tickets sell out fast for our popular Kulturküche Classes!

  $28 per person / $24 for “Friends of DANK Haus” Members. Class is held Friday, Nov. 22nd and starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Beverages will be available for purchase at the bar.

  Free Parking available in the 5/3 Bank at Western & Gunnison.

  
  

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• Small Business Saturday

  • When
    Saturday, November 30, 2019
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    11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Lincoln Square

  There’s a lot in-store for shoppers this Small Business Saturday!  Each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce transforms the business community into a Holiday wonderland, complete with festive decorations, carolers, ice sculptures, and a tree lighting ceremony.  As always, DANK Haus will be in Giddings Plaza from 11am-7pm serving German glühwein, beer, and hot apple cider!
  
  

  Businesses throughout the area offer shoppers great promotions and discounts on this special day, while restaurants showcase their best menu items.  Come out and celebrate what makes Shopping Small so important!

  For more information, please check http://www.lincolnsquare.org/small-business-saturday

  
  

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• Weihnachtsmarkt 2019 - Indoor German Christmas Market

  • When
    Saturday, December 14, 2019
  •  
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Marunde Ballroom - DANK Haus 4740 N. Western Ave., Chicago Illinois 60625
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Come join us for a warm indoor Weihnachtsmarkt with German-inspired Christmas shopping, Glühwein, food, music and more!

  Our Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) takes place on Saturday, December 14th, 2019 from 11:00am to 6:00pm. We will have German food and drink for sale as you stroll through rows of festive stands. This is a great holiday event for families and children of all ages. Our Haus will be decorated in beautiful holiday splendor, a perfect back drop for your own cherished memories.

  Santa Claus himself will arrive at 1:00pm and kick off a series of horse drawn carriage rides through Lincoln Square, $8.00 per person. Space is limited, so book carriage ride tickets while you still can by clicking the "Registration" button to the left.

  Admission to the market will be a suggested $5 donation at the door. All proceeds from the event will support cultural programming at the DANK Haus.

  Vendors: There are still a few spots left! We are especially interested in vendors with hand-crafted treasures and unique gifts to sell.  Contact Laura Engel at lauraengel@dankhaus.com to reserve your spot today.

  
  

  Visit the DANK Haus at 4740 N. Western Ave. Chicago IL, located just one block west of the Western Brown Line.

  
  

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