Event series

2025-2026

AMONG FRIENDS

An initiative of the Goethe-Institut USA

AMONG FRIENDS — UNTER FREUNDEN LOGO © Goethe-Institut, Ricardo Roa

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

Under the motto “AMONG FRIENDS (UNTER FREUNDEN),” the Goethe-Institut USA is launching a campaign to strengthen transatlantic ties. The goal is to expand existing networks and create new hubs for sustainable exchange between German and American societies. You can find more information about the initiative on the AMONG FRIENDS website.

See below in the dark blue table for an overview of all upcoming public events across the AMONG FRIENDS initiative, along with additional details.

Events

  • On the Road: Readings with Young German Writers in Las Vegas

    Readings and Discussion | Two German Writers in the U.S.

    • UNLV Maryland Administrative Building 2

    • English

  • Christian Petzold: A Retrospective

    Film Series | With two screenings in 35mm

    • Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington, NY

  • To the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Goethe-Institut

    Professional Development Workshop | Workshop for Creative Language Learning and Cultural Education. Eligible for Idioma credit.

    • Goethe-Institut Washington, Washington, DC

    • German

  • On the Road: Readings with Young German Writers in San Luis Obispo, CA

    Readings and Discussion | Two German writers in the U.S.

    • History Center San Luis Obispo County

    • English

  • On the Road: Readings with Young German Writers in Claremont, CA

    Readings and Discussion | Two German writers in the U.S.

    • Oldenborg Center @ Pomona College

    • English

  • Concerto Köln

    Concert | With Shunske Sato and Max Volbers

    • St. James by-the-Sea, La Jolla, CA

  • Concerto Köln

    Concert | With Shunske Sato and Max Volbers

    • St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, San Francisco, CA

  • Concerto Köln

    Concert | With Shunske Sato and Max Volbers

    • First Church Berkeley UCC (First Congregational), Berkeley, CA

  • Among Friends: On the Road @ Phoenix, AZ

    Readings and Discussion | Two German authors in the U.S.

    • English

  • Concerto Köln

    Concert | With Shunske Sato and Max Volbers

    • Carnegie Hall (Zankel Hall), New York, NY

  • To the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Goethe-Institut

    Professional Development Workshop | Workshop for Creative Language Learning and Cultural Education. Eligible for Idioma credit.

    • Goethe-Institut New York, New York, NY

    • German

  • On the Road: Readings with Young German Writers in Houston, TX

    Readings and Discussion | Two German writers on a roadtrip through the U.S.

    • Basket Books & Art, Houston, TX

    • English

  • On the Road: Readings with Young German Writers in Austin, TX

    Readings and Discussion | Two German writers on a roadtrip through the U.S.

    • German Texas Heritage Society, Austin, TX

    • English

  • On the Road: Readings with Young German Writers in Dallas, TX

    Readings and Discussion | Two German writers on a roadtrip through the U.S.

    • Frances Anne Moody Hall at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

    • English

  • Laura Lootens: Diabolico

    Concert | US tour by German classical guitarist

  • Laura Lootens: Diabolico

    Concert | US tour by German classical guitarist

    • UW-Milwaukee Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Milwaukee, WI

  • Laura Lootens: Diabolico

    Concert | US tour by German classical guitarist

    • The First United Methodist Church (FUMC) at The Chicago Temple, Chicago, IL

  • To the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Goethe-Institut

    Professional Development Workshop | Workshop for Creative Language Learning and Cultural Education. Eligible for Idioma credit.

    • Goethe-Institut San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

    • German

  • Laura Lootens: Diabolico

    Concert | US tour by German classical guitarist

    • Parkway United Church-Christ, St. Louis, MO