Events
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Your calendar for Rhode Island Events in Blackstone Valley! Use the community pulldown to find events in that community.
September 2017
German Food and Music Festival
Experience local German heritage and culture
Find out more »Oktoberfest 2017
Celebrate German culture at autumn event
Find out more »June 2018
German Game Night
Game night started when a few friends decided to gather at The Ratskeller on a Thursday night to have a few beers and play board games.…
Find out more »The Ratskeller Beerhall
German American Cultural Society's famous basement beerhall is open to the public every Friday from 7:00 pm - 12:30 am. They feature an exceptional selection of…
Find out more »Sommerfest
A full day of celebration as they welcome summer German American Cultural Society style!! German Food, beer, song and dance all day as well as musical…
Find out more »September 2018
Oktoberfest 2018
Oktoberfest 2018. Two days of German celebration with authentic German food, drink, song and dance. The Bavarian Brothers will provide entertainment along with our German Dancers…
Find out more »October 2018
Blues Nacht with Dan Lord and the Big Shots
In the German American Society of Rhode Island's continuing pursuit of promoting culture, music, and FUN, they are launching a series of live concerts to be…
Find out more »December 2018
Christkindlmarkt – Christmas Market
Toys, gifts, decorations and more from multiple vendors for all your holiday gift giving. Food will be available and Gluhwein in the outdoor Biergarten! It’s fun for…
Find out more »Waffles at the Beer Garden
Liege waffles will be cooked to order, with both sweet and savory topping, to go along with delicious German beer, festive music, and wonderful people. For…
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February 2019
Fasching!
Fasching is a German Style Mardi Gras that we will be having in the Ratskeller. Food (Jagerschnitzel) will be available along with a full bar, and The Bavarian…
Find out more »June 2019
3rd Annual Sommerfest
Sommerfest returns to the German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island for a 3rd year! Outdoor Biergarten, authentic German Music, dancers, food and beer all day…
Find out more »September 2019
Oktoberfest 2019
Two days of celebration of German culture and heritage. Authentic bands, dancers, food and drink, including our wonderful German Beers. Outdoor Biergarten, Ratskeller and our Great…
Find out more »October 2019
Museum of Work & Culture Oktoberfest
The public is invited to join the Museum of Work & Culture on Saturday, October 19, 6pm, for a celebration of Oktoberfest with an evening of…
Find out more »December 2019
Christkindlmarkt
Annual Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market) will have vendors with a variety of gifts and merchandise! Food will be available as well as Gluhwein (mulled wine). This is…
Find out more »Joe & Paula’s Creole Holiday Show
Get ready for Andre Thierry Zydeco Soul @ our Holiday show ! Masterful on all accordion types, playing with a force few can match, Andre Thierry…
Find out more »January 2020
Through the Doors/Piece of my Pearl
Lend us your minds, lend us your ears. "Tell all the people to follow me down". If you do you can be transported back to a…
Find out more »The Nite Caps
The Nite Caps - your one-stop shop for western swing & classic country, good for kickin' up a ruckus in your favorite dancehall or your favorite…
Find out more »February 2020
Through the Doors / Piece of my Pearl
Lend us your minds, lend us your ears! "Tell all the people to follow me down". If you do, you can be transported back to a…
Find out more »Mardis Gras Revelry
Come celebrate Mardi Gras when the German Club comes alive to sounds of Bourbon Street New this year two floors of entertainment with the opening of…
Find out more »Fasching Party (Karneval)
Fasching (aka Karneval) is a time of festivity and merry making--a time to break the rules, poke fun at those who make them and then make…
Find out more »March 2020
Sal’s R&B Reunion/Eight to the Bar
Celebrate our 20th year since we began this journey @ Sal's R&B Club with Eight to the Bar. The joint will be jumpin' so bring a…
Find out more »August 2020
Trachtenabend at the Ratskeller
Trachtenabend is back tomorrow night at the GACS! Reservations are now open to both members and non-members. Space remains extremely limited due to COVID-19 regulations. Reservations…
Find out more »March 2021
Trachtenabend: St. Patrick’s Day
Join the German American Cultural Society of RI for their monthly Trachtenabend on Friday night, March 19th beginning at 7pm. They'll be celebrating St. Patrick's Day…
Find out more »June 2021
Trachtenabend
On the third Friday of each month, The German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island invites members and guests to break out their finest "Trachten" -…
Find out more »Euros 2021 at The German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island (GACSRI)
Join the GACSRI on Saturday, June 19th as Die Mannschaft (the German national team) takes on Portugal in a Euro 2021 group stage match. Kickoff for…
Find out more »Sal’s Productions Present Andre Thierry: Accordion Soul
Sal's Productions kicks off their shows with Award winning Andre Thierry. Andre Thierry, a name highly regarded amongst industry figures and fans throughout the music scene.…
Find out more »July 2021
Christkindlmarkt in Sommer
The German American Cultural Society were disappointed that they were not be able to host its Christkindlmarkt or its Sommerfest last year, so they have decided…
Find out more »August 2021
Game Night at the Ratskellar
It's that time of month again! Time for another round of game night at the GACS Ratskeller! Table top and euro games available, and bring your…
Find out more »Rhode Island Roten Match Day
Join the GACSRI's own FC Bayern München supporters group in the Ratskeller to watch Die Roten take on FC Köln in Matchday 2 of the Bundesliga…
Find out more »Pine Leaf Boys : the next best thing to a Saturday Night dance in Lafayette !
Next best thing to a Saurday night dance in Lafayette! Louisiana's finest, world-renowned Pine Leaf Boys have made a name for presenting their own inimitable brand…
Find out more »September 2021
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest will be returning to the German American Cultural Society of RI in 2021! Each September, GACSRI welcomes guests to their grounds in Pawtucket to celebrate…
Find out more »October 2021
Oktober Trachtenabend
Falscher Hase. Falscher Hase (false hare) came into prominence after World War II when meat was still scarce but German housewives wanted to put a special dish…
Find out more »November 2021
Christkindlmarket (Christmas Market)
The German American Cultural Society will host a Christkindlmarket (Christmas Market) for some Christmas shopping.
Find out more »January 2022
January Trachtenabend featuring: Tubafrau Hofbräu Band!
Join us for a very special January Trachtenabend! This month will feature Tubafrau Hofbräu band, who will be bringing a 3-piece ensemble and adding lively traditional…
Find out more »February 2022
February Trachtenabend
Due to overwhelmingly positive reviews, Tubafrau Hofbräu Band will return to the Ratskeller for February's Trachtenbend! With expected high demand and space constraints, February's Trachtenabend will…
Find out more »Fasching at the German American Cultural Society RI (GACSRI)
Fasching is the Roman Catholic Shrovetide carnival celebrated in German-speaking countries. There are many regional differences concerning the name, duration, and activities of the carnival. It…
Find out more »March 2022
March Trachtenabend
The German American Cultural Society of RI will be saying both "Prost" and "Sláinte" in the Ratskeller at this month's Trachtenabend! Come join them in celebrating…
Find out more »FC Bayern Match Day in the Ratskeller
Join the GACSRI's own FC Bayern München supporters group, the Rhode Island Roten, to watch select Bayern matches in the Ratskeller. All Fußball fans are welcome…
Find out more »April 2022
The Star Club: Beatles Tribute
The Star Club, one of New England's premier Beatles tribute bands takes the stage in the GACSRI Bierhalle. Join us on Saturday, April 2nd at 7pm…
Find out more »April Trachtenabend
Join the German American Cultural Society for its April Trachtenbend This month's menu will feature roasted chicken with potatoes and carrots for $15. We kindly suggest…
Find out more »July 2022
Christkindlmarkt im Sommer (Christmas in July)
Join us on Saturday, July 23rd from Noon to 5pm for our annual summer Christmas market! This summer, Christmas market style event will take place in…
Find out more »August 2022
Trachtenabend
On the third Friday of each month, we invite our members and guests to break out their finest "Trachten" - Lederhosen and Dirndls! Each month we…
Find out more »September 2022
Oktoberfest
Two full days of celebrating the Bavarian tradition of the Wies'n. Tickets are now available to purchase for both days of the Fest. We ask guests…
Find out more »October 2022
Friday Night Trachtenabend
Friday night's special menu features Currywurst mit Pommes Frites (french fries) for $10 per serving. There will also be warm Bavarian pretzels available for purchase ($5…
Find out more »November 2022
Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market)
Each December, the GACS hosts an annual Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market). Our event attempts to recreate a small version of a traditional German Christmas market and we…
Find out more »January 2023
Game Night at the GACS
Open game night, for new gamers and old salts alike. Come play your favorites, or someone else's. Game night started when a few friends decided to…
Find out more »January Trachtenabend with Tubafrau
Friday night's special menu features pork loin with mashed potatoes and veggies for $15 per serving. Tubafrau will be joining us on Friday and filling the…
Find out more »February 2023
Friday Trachtenabend
Friday night's special menu features Sauerbraten with Spätzle and Red Cabbage for $18/serving. Tubafrau will be joining us on Friday and filling the Ratskeller with some…
Find out more »Fasching 2023
Fasching About Fasching Fasching is the Roman Catholic Shrovetide carnival celebrated in German-speaking countries. There are many regional differences concerning the name, duration, and activities of…
Find out more »March 2023
GACSRI St. Patrick’s Day Trachtenabend!
Celebrate both your German and Irish roots with us at our St. Patrick's Day Trachtenabend! There will be live music in the Ratskeller and a special…
Find out more »April 2023
April Trachtenabend
Join the German American Cultural Society this Friday (April 21st) for their monthly Trachtenabend! This month's special menu features pork loin with Spaetzle and veggies for…
Find out more »May 2023
May Trachtenabend
Join the German American Cultural Society of RI in the Ratskeller on Friday for our monthly Trachtenabend! This month's special menu will feature Hühnerfrikassee (Chicken Fricassee)…
Find out more »June 2023
GACRI – Sommerfest ’23
The German American Cultural Society hosts an annual Sommerfest to welcome in the warm weather months. They like to think of their Sommerfests as a summertime…
Find out more »July 2023
July Trachtenabend at GACSRI
The German American Cultural Society of RI (GACSRI) invites you to their July Trachtenabend in the Ratskeller. This month's special menu will feature a chicken dinner…
Find out more »Chriskindlmarkt im Sommer
Christmas in July Join The German American Cultural Society on Saturday, July 22nd from Noon to 5pm for its annual summer Christmas market! This summer Christmas…
Find out more »September 2023
ZydeGroove at the German American Cultural Society
ZydeGroove invites y’all to come experience Louisiana Country-Zydeco at its best at the German Club on Sunday, September 17. A homegrown zydeco band with 25 years…
Find out more »Oktoberfest 2023
Save the date! Oktoberfest 2023 at the German American Cultural Society of RI (GACSRI) is right around the corner! Join GACSRI for two full days of…
Find out more »October 2023
Oktoberfest 2023
Save the date! Oktoberfest 2023 at the German American Cultural Society of RI (GACSRI) is right around the corner! Join GACSRI for two full days of…
Find out more »GACSRI: Trachtenabend
This Friday, join the German American Cultural Society of RI for our monthly Trachtenabend! We are open to the public and doors to the Ratskeller open…
Find out more »November 2023
Christkindlmarkt
Each November, the GACS hosts an annual Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market). Our event attempts to recreate a small version of a traditional German Christmas market and we…
Find out more »February 2024
Fasching 2024
Celebrate Fasching, the German Karneval-style celebration, at the German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island. The festivities will include costumes, live music, food, drink and fun! …
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