ZGNW – September Hike – Vancouver Waterfront Park & Grant Street Pier

09/28/2025 @ 9:45 am - 1:00 pm - Dear Members and Friends of Zeitgeist Northwest, Join us for a Summer Hike on September 28, at the Vancouver Waterfront Park & Grant Street Pier in Vancouver, WA. Meeting location: 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA 98660 (behind the pier suspension cables) 9:45 am meeting time 10:00 am start Easy flat hike with paved and gravel [...]
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ZGNW – Summer Hike at Chehalem Ridge Nature Park

08/23/2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Dear Members and Friends of Zeitgeist Northwest, Join us for a Summer Hike on August 23, 2025 at Chehalem Ridge Nature Park. Start is 10.00 AM. As there is only one parking area we will meet there. Do the Woodland and Mampat trail to a nice viewpoint and have options to do the Witches Butter [...]
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ZGNW – Brunch at Fressen Artisan Bakery and Cafe

08/10/2025 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm - Join us for a Sunday brunch at Fressen Artisan Bakery and Cafe in Montavilla (7075 NE Glisan St. Portland 97213). It’s a fun opportunity for you to speak German and enjoy Fressen Bakery’s German bread and pastries.
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ZGNW – Summer hike at Powell Butte Nature Park on July 26, 2025

07/26/2025 @ 9:45 am - 12:00 pm - Join us for our summer hike at Powell Butte Nature Park The hike will take place on the morning of Saturday July 26th. We will meet at the visitors center just adjacent to the parking lot around 9:45am and head out on the trail around 10. The distance is 4.39 miles with minimal to moderate [...]
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ZGNW – Brunch at Fressen Artisan Bakery and Cafe

07/13/2025 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm - Join us for a Sunday brunch at Fressen Artisan Bakery and Cafe in Montavilla (7075 NE Glisan St. Portland 97213). It’s a fun opportunity for you to speak German and enjoy Fressen Bakery’s German bread and pastries.
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German Karneval: Fasching

03/01/2025 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Saturday, March 1, 2025 - it is time for the fifth season - Fasching - in collaboration with the German American Society of Portland, OR. You can buy your tickets here
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ZGNW – Brunch at Fressen Artisan Bakery and Cafe

07/14/2024 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm - Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 10.30 AM - 1.00 PM Brunch at the Fressen Bakery Join us for a Sunday brunch at Fressen Artisan Bakery and Cafe in Montavilla (7075 NE Glisan St. Portland 97213). It's a fun opportunity for you to speak German and enjoy Fressen Bakery's German bread and pastries.
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ZGNW monthly Stammtisch (Eastside and Westside)

06/30/2024 - 12/31/2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - ZEITGEIST NORTHWEST is having a monthly STAMMTISCH.  Everybody is welcome and ALL levels of German welcome! To give people several opportunities to meet, we are rotating between EASTSIDE and WESTSIDE. Please also check out our FACEBOOK page for all upcoming events or subscribe to our newsletter. 1) The regular Stammtisch on the Eastside takes place [...]
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Wine Tasting

06/22/2024 @ 2:00 pm - Wine Tasting at Christopher Bridge Wines Join us for a Wine Tasting Event at Christopher Bridge Winery (12770 S Casto Road, Oregon City, OR 97045) on Saturday, June 22, 2 pm. The winery's owners, Chris and Susanne Carlberg, have German roots. Chris' parents purchased the 80-acre farm in 1952 for its views and close proximity [...]
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Fasching – A German Karnival

02/10/2024 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Join us for a lively celebration of Fasching, a traditional German Karnival, at the German American Society in collaboration with Zeitgeist Northwest. EARLYBIRD TICKET PRICES END ON JANUARY 31! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fasching-a-german-karnival-tickets-790476726167 Adults: $44.44 ($33.33 before February 1) Kids 6-16: $11.11 Kids 5 and under: Free 🎉Get ready to party like never before at Fasching - A [...]
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ZGNW monthly Stammtisch (Eastside and Westside) for 2025

01/01/2024 - 12/31/2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - ZEITGEIST NORTHWEST is having a monthly STAMMTISCH.  Everybody is welcome and ALL levels of German welcome! To give people several opportunities to meet, we are rotating between EASTSIDE and WESTSIDE. Please also check out our FACEBOOK page for all upcoming events or subscribe to our newsletter. 1) The regular Stammtisch on the Eastside takes place [...]
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PGFF Monthly Film: TACHELES-THE HEART OF THE MATTER (Endlich Tacheles)

11/14/2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - In our Monthly Film Series, we will show a variety of GERMAN or GERMAN language films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, audiences will now have a chance to see these films on a regular basis at the CLINTON STREET THEATER. (Children movies will be playing on Sunday afternoons [...]
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RABBIYE KURNAZ VS GEORGE W BUSH (Rabiye Kurnaz vs. George W. Bush)

09/12/2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - In our Monthly Film Series, we will show a variety of GERMAN or GERMAN language films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, audiences will now have a chance to see these films on a regular basis at the CLINTON STREET THEATER. (Children movies will be playing on Sunday afternoons [...]
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Summer get-together at St Josef’s Winery

08/20/2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Sunday, August 20th at 1 pm Join us for a glass of wine, light bites and live music at St Josef’s winery on August 20th at 1 pm.  Wines include German Style Riesling, Sekt, and Gewürztraminer. Families are welcome and picnics allowed at the pond & crush pad patio area. No outside drinks are allowed. [...]
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TALKING ABOUT THE WEATHER (Alle reden übers Wetter)

08/08/2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - In our Monthly Film Series, we will show a variety of GERMAN or GERMAN language films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, audiences will now have a chance to see these films on a regular basis at the CLINTON STREET THEATER. (Children movies will be playing on Sunday afternoons [...]
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ZGNW Monthly Stammtisch on the Eastside at PROST

07/13/2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Zeitgeist Northwest Stammtisch on the Eastside is at "Prost" (4237 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, Oregon). Because of the 4th of July Holiday, the date has been moved. The regular Stammtisch on the Eastside takes place every other month on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Everybody is welcome and ALL levels of German welcome!
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LOVE, DEUTSCHMARK AND DEATH (Liebe, D-Mark und Tod / Aşk, Mark ve Ölüm)

07/11/2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - In our Monthly Film Series, we will show a variety of GERMAN or GERMAN language films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, audiences will now have a chance to see these films on a regular basis at the CLINTON STREET THEATER. (Children movies will be playing on Sunday afternoons [...]
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ZGNW presents an Open House hosted by Honorary Consul of Germany, Blake Peters

06/29/2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Event Organized By: Zeitgeist Northwest Event Details: Zeitgeist Northwest presents an Open House hosted by the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, Blake Peters. This event will be held at the NEW building behind the German International School in Beaverton - the exact location is: 14200 SW Brigadoon Court, Beaverton, Oregon 97005. It [...]
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PGFF Monthly Film: “Neubau”

06/13/2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - In our Monthly Film Series, we will show a variety of GERMAN or GERMAN language films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, audiences will now have a chance to see these films on a regular basis at the CLINTON STREET THEATER. (Children movies will be playing on Sunday afternoons [...]
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Book Exchange

05/13/2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - FREE BOOKS! We are having another book swap for young and old! Bring your German language book donation to the German International School between 11 am - 1 pm, then browse books other community members donated. We also accept DVD's, CD's, and board games as long as it's in German. You do not need to [...]
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PGFF Monthly Film: “Dear Future Children”

05/09/2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - In our Monthly Film Series, we will show a variety of GERMAN or GERMAN language films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, audiences will now have a chance to see these films on a regular basis at the CLINTON STREET THEATER. (Children movies will be playing on Sunday afternoons [...]
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Maiwanderung – May Hike

05/06/2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Auf geht’s zur Maiwanderung!   Join us for a traditional German May Hike at Mount Tabor Park. We will meet at the Mount Tabor Visitors Center on May 6th at 2 pm and hike for about an hour. The path is suitable for all ages, but it is not very stroller friendly. Wear your walking [...]
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Monthly Stammtisch at Stammtisch Restaurant

05/02/2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Come together, speak German, have a bite and a drink! We meet at Stammtisch Restaurant (401 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97232). Everybody is welcome and ALL levels of German welcome!
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PGFF Monthly Film: The Peppercorns

04/16/2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - SPECIAL SCREENING of the Portland German Film Festival – Sunday, April 16, 2023, 3:00PM at the Clinton Street Theater THE PEPPERCORNS & THE SECRET OF THE DEEP SEA (Die Pfefferkörner und der Schatz der Tiefsee) Germany 2020, 94 min DIRECTOR: Christian Theede CAST: Emilia Flint, Caspar Fischer-Ortmann, Leander Burat An unbeatable team of five teenage [...]
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PGFF Monthly Fim Series: Paris Calligrammes

03/14/2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - In our Monthly Film Series, we will show a variety of films in German from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, audiences have a chance to see these films on a regular basis at the CLINTON STREET THEATER. (Children movies will be playing on Sunday afternoons – please check our [...]
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Monthly Stammtisch at Stammtisch Restaurant

03/07/2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Come together, speak German, have a bite and a drink! We meet at Stammtisch Restaurant (401 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97232). Everybody is welcome and ALL levels of German welcome!
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PGFF Monthly Film: “Gundermann”

02/14/2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - In our Monthly Film Series, we will show a variety of GERMAN or GERMAN language films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, audiences will now have a chance to see these films on a regular basis at the CLINTON STREET THEATER. (Children movies will be playing on Sunday afternoons [...]
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FASCHINGSPARTY

02/11/2023 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Helau and Alaaf! Together with the German American Society, we’re celebrating what Germans call “the fifth season”- Fasching, Karneval, Fasnacht! Get your costume ready, practice your jokes and plan for an evening of FUN! We’ll have a short program, costume contest, yummy food and a DJ playing all the Fasching tunes you know and love. [...]
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Book Exchange

02/04/2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - FREE BOOKS! Bring your German language book donation to the Hillsdale Library between 2 pm - 4 pm, then browse books other community members donated. We also accept DVD's, CD's, and board games as long as it's in German. You do not need to bring a book to take a book but we ask that [...]
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PGFF Monthly Film: LIFE ON TAPE (Bilder (m)einer Mutter)

01/10/2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - In our Monthly Film Series, we will show a variety of GERMAN or GERMAN language films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, audiences will now have a chance to see these films on a regular basis at the CLINTON STREET THEATER. (Children movies will be playing on Sunday afternoons [...]
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PGFF Holiday Film: School of Magic Animals (Die Schule der magischen Tiere)

12/04/2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - SPECIAL SCREENING of the Portland German Film Festival – Sunday, December 4, 2022, 3:00PM at the Clinton Street Theater SCHOOL OF MAGICAL ANIMALS (Die Schule der magischen Tiere) Germany 2021, 89 min. in German with English subtitles Director Gregor Schnitzler Cast: Emilia Maier, Leonard Conrads, Loris Sichrovsky, Nadja Uhl, Justus von Dohnányi, Heiko Pinkowski, Marleen [...]
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September Stammtisch at Prost!

09/06/2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Join us at our monthly Stammtisch! For the summer months, including September, we're meeting at Prost ( 4237 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217). All levels of German speakers welcome!
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PGFF Monthly Film: Exil (Exile)

05/11/2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Germany / Belgium / Republic Kosovo – 2020 – 121 minutes Director: Visar Morina Cast: Mišel Matičević, Sandra Hüller, Rainer Bock, Thomas Mraz  First, there’s a dead rat hanging on the door of the house where Xhafer lives with his wife and children. Then the emails he sends are ‘accidentally’ no longer being received. The [...]
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