We engage in a variety of events throughout the year,
and activities include:

• Book Talks

From late February to early December, discussions in English on German literature at the Goethe-Institut,
Washington, D.C.  Starting September 2009, Book Talks will be temporarily replaced by an expanded
lecture series (see below).  

• Dramatic Readings

Monthly reading and discussion of German dramas in German held at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library.  Social hour follows at a local restaurant.

• Lectures

In November and January, lectures on German music and literature, in March and May, lectures on German art and philosophy at the Goethe-Institut in Washington DC.  Social hour follows.   Volunteers are needed to help with refreshments.

• Poetry Luncheons

Lunch mit Lyrik held on last Saturdays at Washington area German/European restaurants to which participants may bring a poem in German to share.

• Classical Oktoberfest

Classical Oktoberfest, an annual daylong celebration of the German arts, hosted by the Embassy of Germany, the Goethe-Institute and the AGS.  In lieu of Oktoberfest in 2010, we will celebrate a Schumannfest with a lecture and demonstration of the music of  Robert Schumann in honor of the 200th anniversary of his birth, Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the Goethe-Institut. 

•  Christmas Markets Tour

NEW!   Take advantage of the superb hotel rates AGS has arranged for its members in the Frankfurt/Main region to tour Germany's annual Christmas Markets.   (Reminder:   the links in this four-page, pdf document have been disabled.  You will need to enter the Web site addresses (URLs) into your browser individually to virtually visit the sites.)  

• Event Photos

Catch up on the good times! These event photos are the next best thing to being there.