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Mitzvah Project 2024
The Excelsior German Center is excited to host the Mitzvah Project: a 70 minute, educational, theatrical presentation from Teaching Artist, Victor Talmadge. The program focuses on social-justice themes, addressing both the history and lessons from the Holocaust to...
Annual Goose Dinner 2024
Bring out your coats and beanies. Fall has arrived, and with the changing leaves, we are ready for another St. Martin's Gänsebraten essen. Dinner is available in person at Shelby's in Orinda. Dinner is also available to-go for anyone not able/wanting to dine in. To...
2024 East Bay Weihnachtsmarkt
As the temperature drops and the trees go bare, we can almost say "es weihnachtet sehr"! The Altenheim will host the East Bay Weihnachtsmarkt on Dec 7nd from 1-7 PM. Join us for this iconic Weihnachtstradition. There will be live music, food and beverage. Admittance...
Neujahrskonzert 2025
Another Holiday tradition returns! The Excelsior German Center is happy to present the 2025 Newjahrskonzert! Join us Monday, January 1st at 2PM for our regular tradition: greeting 2025 with New Years opera classics. To RSVP, please contact Hannelore via email at...
German Day in Golden Gate Park 2024
Join us for a free, family event celebrating German music and culture. German Day in Golden Gate Park 2024 Sunday, September 29from 11 AM until 4 PM at the Bandshell and Music ConcourseJohn F. Kennedy Drive and Hagiwara Tea Garden DriveSan Francisco, CA 94118...
Maifest 2024
Come be our guest at our annual Maifest! Join us for the EGC's 2024 Maifest, Sunday May 26th at noon! We will have food, music, and dancing in the beautiful Altenheim garden. Admission is free, and food & beverages are available for purchase. For reservations and...
SF German Audio History Series
The audio history series created by journalist Arndt Peltner is now live on the EGC website. The series contains 5 stories from the Bay Area exploring the historical footprints German immigrants have left behind. You can find the link to the German-language version...