2025 Upcoming events.
German events in San Francisco |
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February to May 2025
Saturday, February 14th, 4pm to 8pm - 155th Anniversary Jubilee
German Ladies’ General Benevolent Society
Champagne Reception
RSVP by February 7
The Olympic Club at Lakeside, 599 Skyline Blvd, San Francisco
German Ladies’ General Benevolent Society
Champagne Reception
RSVP by February 7
The Olympic Club at Lakeside, 599 Skyline Blvd, San Francisco
Saturday, February 22nd - 2nd Great German Bake Off in El Cerrito
Calling all bakers and dessert enthusiasts!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or trying your hand at German baking for the first time, this is the event for you.
Gluten-free and vegan entries are welcome! Feel free to bring Savory snacks or beverages to share (champagne, wine, Glühwein, Schnapps).
Judging begins at 3pm.
Judges include: Cathy Erica, owner of CathysCakeSalon.com, Heike Harrison, President of the GermanLadiesBenevolentSociety.org, and Christian Peinter
RSVP on Facebook Group: Germans in San Francisco & Bay Area
Calling all bakers and dessert enthusiasts!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or trying your hand at German baking for the first time, this is the event for you.
Gluten-free and vegan entries are welcome! Feel free to bring Savory snacks or beverages to share (champagne, wine, Glühwein, Schnapps).
Judging begins at 3pm.
Judges include: Cathy Erica, owner of CathysCakeSalon.com, Heike Harrison, President of the GermanLadiesBenevolentSociety.org, and Christian Peinter
RSVP on Facebook Group: Germans in San Francisco & Bay Area
Saturday, February 22nd - Fasching (Carnival)
EBGIS
1070 41st Street, Emeryville
EBGIS
1070 41st Street, Emeryville
Saturday, March 15th, 3pm to 5pm - Read & Play Day
EBGIS
1070 41st Street, Emeryville
EBGIS
1070 41st Street, Emeryville
Saturday, April 5th, 2pm - Annual Spring Concert
Deutscher Musikverein of San Francisco
Reception after concert featuring Prosecco and German snack
Free Admission - Donations appreciated but not required
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 3281 16th Street, San Francisco
Deutscher Musikverein of San Francisco
Reception after concert featuring Prosecco and German snack
Free Admission - Donations appreciated but not required
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 3281 16th Street, San Francisco
Saturday, April 19th, 3pm to 5pm - Read & Play Day
EBGIS
1070 41st Street, Emeryville
EBGIS
1070 41st Street, Emeryville
Saturday, May 3rd - International Summer Fest
EBGIS
1070 41st Street, Emeryville
EBGIS
1070 41st Street, Emeryville
December 2025
Saturday, December 6th, 10am to 3pm - Christkindlmarkt
Holiday Market and Craft Fair
Free Admission
Lunch and Glühwein available for purchase.
Cash only
For more information, contact Rosemarie at (707) 953-4039 or Ruth at (707) 794-7313
Hermann Sons Lodge, 860 Western Avenue, Petaluma
Holiday Market and Craft Fair
Free Admission
Lunch and Glühwein available for purchase.
Cash only
For more information, contact Rosemarie at (707) 953-4039 or Ruth at (707) 794-7313
Hermann Sons Lodge, 860 Western Avenue, Petaluma
Saturday, December 7th, 2pm to 6pm - Christmas Dance
Live music from Polkageist West
Dancing by Nature Friends Schuhplattlers
Adult Admission $10 per guest | $5 per member
Donate a plate of cookies or cake for Free Admission
Delicious German food for sale, beverages including Glühwein, and baked goods
https://naturefriendsoakland.org
Oakland Nature Friends, 3115 Butters Drive, Oakland
Live music from Polkageist West
Dancing by Nature Friends Schuhplattlers
Adult Admission $10 per guest | $5 per member
Donate a plate of cookies or cake for Free Admission
Delicious German food for sale, beverages including Glühwein, and baked goods
https://naturefriendsoakland.org
Oakland Nature Friends, 3115 Butters Drive, Oakland
Saturday, December 13th, 11am to 9pm - German Holiday Market Weihnachtsmarkt
German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV)
The Holiday Market returns to Mountain View City Hall Plaza in downtown Mountain View. Join us! Admission is free! The German Holiday Market benefits the German International School of Silicon Valley. With locations in Mountain View and San Francisco, GISSV offers a dual language program from preschool through grade 12. Graduates earn two high school diplomas, from California and Germany.
https://germanholidaymarket.org/
Mountain View City Hall Plaza, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View
German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV)
The Holiday Market returns to Mountain View City Hall Plaza in downtown Mountain View. Join us! Admission is free! The German Holiday Market benefits the German International School of Silicon Valley. With locations in Mountain View and San Francisco, GISSV offers a dual language program from preschool through grade 12. Graduates earn two high school diplomas, from California and Germany.
https://germanholidaymarket.org/
Mountain View City Hall Plaza, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View
Sunday, December 14th, 4pm to 6pm - Advent Singing
Members, Friends, and their children gather around the Christmas Tree to hear music and sing holiday songs.
https://naturefriendsoakland.org
Oakland Nature Friends, 3115 Butters Drive, Oakland
Members, Friends, and their children gather around the Christmas Tree to hear music and sing holiday songs.
https://naturefriendsoakland.org
Oakland Nature Friends, 3115 Butters Drive, Oakland
Sunday, December 21st, 11:30am to 2pm - Ghiradelli Square Holiday Performance
Featuring Deutscher Musikverein of San Francisco
900 North Point, San Francisco
Featuring Deutscher Musikverein of San Francisco
900 North Point, San Francisco
January 2026
Thursday, January 1st, 2pm - Neujahrskonzert
Excelsior German Center
RSVP by December 28th by email at [email protected] or call 510-483-2573
General Admission $30 / EGC Members $25
Altenheim, 1720 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
Excelsior German Center
RSVP by December 28th by email at [email protected] or call 510-483-2573
General Admission $30 / EGC Members $25
Altenheim, 1720 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
About.
What is UGAS SF?
We are an umbrella organization of 15 member organizations located in the wider San Francisco Bay Area between Santa Rosa and San Jose, with most of the organizations located in San Francisco and the North Bay . Our organization was founded in 1890 in order to achieve cooperation among the many German clubs that existed at that time. All 15 member organizations are dedicated to promote and keep our cultural heritage live, be it through music, song and dance, or nature walks and camp outs, or other gatherings and special events. UGAS SF Supports German language schools, newspapers and radio stations to keep future generations interested and informed about German culture, language and events. The main event of each year is the GERMAN DAY celebration in honor of the third October which is a German national holiday called, “Tag der Deutschen Einheit“ (“Day of German Unity”), and the sixth of October, a day to remember all German immigrants since their first arrival in 1683! UGAS SF is a non-discriminatory tax exempt organization. We are open to developments and events that fit into our charter. Please contact any member association for further detail and information or reach out to our current president, Alto Rechenauer. We welcome your input and suggestions. Contact Alto Rechenauer, President 510-725-1084 |
Member Organizations
Allgemeiner Deutscher Frauen Hilfsverein Concordia Sport Club Damenchor Liederkranz Deutsche Schule of the North Bay Deutsche Schule, San Francisco Deutscher Musik Verein of San Francisco Freundschaft Liederkranz German American School Association of Northern California German School of San Francisco Germania Verein, San Jose OHS Petaluma Lodge #26 OHS Santa Rosa Lodge #25 San Francisco Schwaben Verein Schwäbischer Frauenverein |