Goethe-Institut USA

Alle gegen Alles. Punk@50 PUNK IS 50. DEAL WITH IT.

A movement built on refusal is turning fifty now. We're marking it across the U.S. with exhibitions, live music, film, and talks.

Three people partying at a concert. © Helmut Kunde

Among Friends

To celebrate and strengthen transatlantic friendship, we bring our programs to communities across the country — not just to the cities where you may already know “your” Goethe-Institut. Wherever you are, you’re warmly invited to join us: whether you’re interested in cultural exchange, have personal or professional ties to Germany, or are simply curious to discover something new.

Among Friends - Unter Freunden GI colors Logo © Goethe-Institut, Ricardo Roa © Goethe-Institut, Ricardo Roa

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The Goethe-Institut USA is Germany's offical cultural center with convenient and effective German online courses as well as internationally recognized language certificates.

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Events

09/03/2026|6:00 PM–9:45 PM CAVA Live at 924 Gilman

924 Gilman, Berkeley, CA | Concert

CAVA während eines Auftritts auf der Bühne © Tobias Lamp

Events

eLibrary

The eLibrary is the virtual library of the Goethe-Institut. This free service allows you to borrow digital media, such as ebooks, audio and video files, and electronic newspapers and magazines.

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In the Spotlight

PUNK@50

Alle gegen Alles

This issue of GEGENÜBER presents punk not as a closed chapter in pop history, but as a source of cultural energy that feels surprisingly at home in the present: unruly, creative, sometimes irritating, sometimes inspiring, and still difficult to tame. Punk Is Not Dead. It's 50!

Illustration Collage Gegenüber Punk50 © Goethe-Institut Los Angeles © Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

Goethe on Demand

SUMMER. SUN. DRAMA.

Eight films, eight perspectives, unforgettable summer moments: from Sun and Concrete to Cleo. Which film will be your summer highlight? Discover them now at gegenuber.goethe-on-demand.de—no subscription required.

The Goethe-Institut in Its Anniversary Year

For 75 years, the Goethe-Institut has stood worldwide for encounter, dialogue, and cultural collaboration. The anniversary year 2026 invites us to look back on this history. Discover our anniversary website!

German Series in the USA

Binge Fever!

Television “Made in Germany” is having a golden moment with the rise of international streaming services. In this dossier, we highlight binge-worthy German serials and fill you in on where to watch them in the USA.

Serienfieber Illustration of a hand clicking a remote control © Colourbox / Image editing Goethe-Institut Los Angeles © Colourbox / Image editing Goethe-Institut Los Angeles