Willkommen!
Welcome to the online home of the San Diego German American Society! We celebrate German culture and its many colorful traditions through a variety of activities, year-round. Seasonal events are open to people of all ages, interests and abilities and include occasions like Maifest, Oktoberfest, Karneval and a Christmas Market!
We also host a German Theater Group, KinderTanzGruppe (children’s dance group), Boogietanz Kabarrat (all-ages dance group), Damenkreis (ladies circle), Skat Club afternoons (German card game), a Sunday work team and volunteer opportunities, German language classes and so much more – offering a home away from home to our many members, friends and the community at large. Watch a football (American soccer) game on the big screen, kick off your heels at a News Year’s Party or Anniversary Gala, or meet the Schützen (competitive shooting) crew on Friday evenings.
Come as a member or a guest – there’s truly something for everyone at our Club, and we hope to share some Gemütlichkeit friendships with you.
Upcoming Events
IT’S OUR 59TH ANNIVERSARY!
We’re celebrating our 59th anniversary on June 8, and what better way to do it than with a fancy traditional meal, live music and dancing at the club?! Purchase your tickets now so you can participate in all of the planned festivities. Tickets will be available online until June 5. Tickets will also be available at the door, however, meals will only be prepared for those who buy them in advance.
The evening includes Sauerbraten dinner with Kartoffeln (Potatoes), Gemüse (Vegetables), Brötchen (Dinner Roll) and Salat. Later in the evening will be cake and coffee. The bar will be open all night, and all guests will enjoy dancing to the tunes of Blue2! Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and music at 7 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT SKAT CARD GAMES
Skat is a three-player, trick-taking card game that dates back to around 1810 in Altenburg, Germany. Our Club has an under-group that meets regularly to play, and in an effort to share this tradition with new generations of Club members, we’ve set up fun, novice-level game nights on select Friday evenings. Join us to learn about the game and try your luck at winning a hand! Doors open at 6 p.m., and a low-cost meal is offered, along with the usual bar-fare. At 7 p.m., games will commence. Other Club activities are typically occurring on site, making the evening a fantastic place to wrap up the week!
May 2024 Skat Card Game Nights are the 3rd, 10th and 31st.
To view Skat Card Game nights for the month, anytime, please call the Club at 619-442-6637 or visit our Facebook page. All members are welcome.
GERMAN HERITAGE NIGHT AT PETCO PARK
On June 20, the San Diego Padres are taking on the Milwaukee Brewers while our Club takes over section 229, rows 10 through 18 of Petco Park… it’s German Heritage Night! Come to the game and be a guest in our reserved section. Perks include a free, limited-edition German Heritage Celebration hat along with a complimentary, Padres-themed Hawaiian shirt. We’ve reserved 200 tickets so there’s plenty of room for extended family and friends, coworkers, neighbors, and that cute guy/gal at the local coffee shop.
This is a great public outreach opportunity in advance of Oktoberfest and other upcoming events, and with so many members on site, it’s bound to be a fun evening. We hope to see you there!