Festival
Awesome Sommerfest
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Chill out @GoetheDC
Some impressions of our Sommerfest. Thank you so much for joining!
Join us for this year’s awesome Sommerfest! Learn about the work of the Goethe-Institut, participate in totally cool activities, and end the day with some of DC’s rad punk bands. Old Europe restaurant will be on site selling delicious German food and drinks!
3 – 6 pm
German Speed Courses (Schnupperkurse auf Deutsch)
Whether you just can't say “nein” or are trying to translate all of Nietzsche, we have a German language class for you! Samples are being offered every half hour – come try one out and get a gift. goethe.de/dc/germancourses
3 – 7 pm
Brilliant Dilletantes (Geniale Dilletanten)
This multimedia exhibition presents videos, photos, posters, audio samples, texts and objects giving an overview of German subculture in the 1980s. goethe.de/dc/dilletantes
Karaoke
Put yourself out there performing German and English-language songs from the ‘80s.
Design a Button
Express yourself with a collage mixing images and phrases from the ‘80s.
Photo Shoot to the Max
Totally impress us – and your friends – with your new style! On Instagram at goethe_dc using the hashtag #goethedc
Short and Sweet (Kurz und Gut)
Animated short films by young filmmakers – in German with English subtitles.
Interactive Scavenger Hunt
Explore the Goethe-Institut, play a language game, discover our Germany Unwrapped (Deutschland im Koffer) exhibition, talk to staff, and win a prize.
4 – 7 pm
Upcycle It!
Sew your own bag from outdated Goethe-Institut banners! Inspired by the Future Perfect Project. goethe.de/usa/futureperfect
7 – 9 pm
Punk Bands
Featuring local bands curated by the DC Punk Archive at the Library Express branch of the DC Public Library.
![Foul Swoops, Courtesy DC Public Library](/resources/files/jpg627/foul-swoops_245x152-formatkey-jpg-default-m.jpg)
![Br'er, Courtesy DC Public Library](/resources/files/jpg627/brer_245x152-formatkey-jpg-default-m.jpg)
The Library Express will also host activities for the public from 3 – 5 pm.
Details
Goethe-Institut Washington
1377 R St. NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
USA
Language: English and German
Price: No charge
+1 (202) 847-4700 info@washington.goethe.org