Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

07/17/2026

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Please note that the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles will be closed from July 27th through August 10th for our annual summer break.

Have a fantastic summer everyone, stay chill and come visit us for our many exciting programs after our break!

07/09/2026

Wed, 07/15/2026, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Exhibition Closing:
THREADS OF RESILIENCE
Closing Reception + Artist Talk + Free Art Activity

Join us, the artists and members of the Neococo Collective, community members, partners, and friends on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 from 6:30-9:30 PM for the closing reception and Artist Talk for the multimedia exhibition Threads of Resilience. This evening also includes a free art activity before the Artist talk.

Admission is free w/ RSVP.
All ages are welcome.
Light refreshments provided

PROGRAM:
6:30 PM Doors open + Drop-in Art activity.
8:00 PM Welcoming + Introduction
8:15 PM Artist Talk
9:30 PM End of Event

Goethe-Institut LA
1901 W. 7th St., Los Angeles, CA 90057

Neococo Collective

More info and RSVP: https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/los/ver.cfm?event_id=27305541

07/08/2026

Fri, 07/10 -Sat, 07/11/2026
PARK TO PARK
Street Fair + World Cup Watchparty

ONE STREET, TWO PARKS, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!
Join Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and LA Metro, the Goethe-Institut and other MacArthur Park community members and partners for a two-day celebration on Wilshire Blvd!
The stretch of Wilshire Blvd. from MacArthur Park to Lafayette Park will close for Angelenos to celebrate culture and community at this car-free, family-friendly celebration.

The Boulevard will be temprarily closed between Alvarado St & Carondelet St to reconnect MacArthur Park and provide a pedestrian community space packed with live entertainment, food, hands on activities including art making stations, a resource village, and giveaways.

ART ACTIVITY - Friday, July 10th
Stop by the Goethe-Institut table in the Park, learn more about the Neighborhood Interpretive Center and take part in a free art activity facilitated by Amratia Thadani and the Neococo collective, whose current exhibition THREADS OF RESILIENCE is on view at the Goethe-Institut.

More info: https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/los/ver.cfm?event_id=26734277

07/04/2026

USA at 250
For this milestone birthday, our Gegenüber magazine offers a small bouquet of stories, gathered from both sides of the Atlantic. Celebrate with us and a good read.

Happy Birthday USA!

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06/30/2026

Wed, 07/01/2026, 7:00 PM
DAS BOOT- The series | Season 1 Preview
Sneak preview of Episodes 1 & 2

Join us on Wednesday, July 1st @ 7:00 PM for an exclusive advance screening of episodes 1&2 of the first season of the highly acclaimed German television series DAS BOOT. This sneak preview offers attendees the chance to see the first two episodes prior to the series' launch on July 7th on MHz Choice streaming service.

As part of the series launch, Goethe-Institut patrons receive:
30% off of three months of MHz Choice

Admission is free with RSVP
Light refreshments provided

Goethe-Institut Los Angeles
1901 W. 7th Str.
Los Angeles, CA 90057

Secure, free Parking is available at Metro/Retail parking structure with rear entrance to the Goethe-Institut located at
674 S. Westlake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057

More info and RSVP Link: https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/los/ver.cfm?event_id=27294860

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06/19/2026

Thu, 06/25/2026, 4:00 PM-6:30 PM
Threads of Resilience: Macramé Workshop
Workshop with Artist Elsie Goodwin + Neococo Collective

Goethe-Institut LA Project Space, Los Angeles, CA
Free admission

Join us, our partners from the Neococo Collective, and fiber artist Elsie Goodwin on Thursday, June 25th, 2026 from 4:00-6:30 PM at the Goethe-Institut for a free and interactive introduction to the art of Macramé.

In this beginnier-friendly workshop, participants will learn the techniques to create their own wall hanging (Finished piece will be 10” x 25” -made of 100% cotton rope and will hang on a brass bar) that they may keep.

RSVP is required & space is extremely limited

All materials will be provided.
No prior experience needed
Light refreshments provided

ABOUT THREADS OF RESILIENCE
Curated by Amrita Thadani, founder of Neoco, Threads of Resilience is an exhibition that brings Neococo Collective’s mission to life through textile art. Featuring works created by immigrant and refugee women in the collective’s workforce development programs, the exhibit highlights how traditional craft can become a pathway to income, stability, and renewed identity. Each piece reflects not only skill and creativity, but the resilience of women navigating new beginnings. Through this exhibition, Neococo Collective invites the community to witness the connection between art and impact where every thread represents dignity, opportunity, and belonging.

Neococo Collective is a women-led, social enterprise creating equitable job opportunities for displaced, refugee, and immigrant women through the art of hand embroidery and handicrafts. Rooted in community, our work connects women’s talents with meaningful, dignified employment, restoring confidence, identity, and belonging through creativity.

THREADS OF RESILIENCE is on view at the Goethe-Institut from JUNE 3rd - July 10th, 2026

During Office Hours: JUNE 3rd - July 10th, 2026
Tuesday–Thursdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Secure, free Parking is available at Metro/Retail parking structure with rear entrance to the Goethe-Institut located at
674 S. Westlake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057

Public transport is possible with the red line to MacArthur Park/Westlake stop. Using carpool or ride-share options are appreciated.

THREADS OF RESILIENCE is part of the Goethe-Institut's Neighborhood Interpretive Center project, a hyperlocal initiative of cultural programs that focus on and uplift the MacArthur Park/Westlake neighborhood and surrounding areas.

Thu, 06/25/2026 – with Artist Elsie Goodwin + Neococo Collective

05/29/2026

Wed, 06/03/2026, 7pm
Exhibition Opening:
THREADS OF RESILIENCE
Multimedia Installation + Artitst Talk with Neococo Collective

Goethe-Institut LA Project Space,
1901 W 7th Str., Los Angeles, CA 90057
English language, Free admission

Join us, the artists and members of the Neococo Collective, community members, partners, and friends on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 from 7:00-9:30 PM for the opening reception and Artist Talk for the multimedia exhibition Threads of Resilience.

Curated by Amrita Thadani, founder of Neococo, Threads of Resilience is an exhibition that brings Neococo Collective’s mission to life through textile art. Featuring works created by immigrant and refugee women in the collective’s workforce development programs, the exhibit highlights how traditional craft can become a pathway to income, stability, and renewed identity. Each piece reflects not only skill and creativity, but the resilience of women navigating new beginnings. Through this exhibition, Neococo Collective invites the community to witness the connection between art and impact where every thread represents dignity, opportunity, and belonging.
Neococo Collective is a women-led, social enterprise creating equitable job opportunities for displaced, refugee, and immigrant women through the art of hand embroidery and handicrafts. Rooted in community, our work connects women’s talents with meaningful, dignified employment, restoring confidence, identity, and belonging through creativity.

Admission is free w/ RSVP. English language. All ages are welcome.
Light refreshments provided

PROGRAM:
6:30 PM Doors open.
7:00 PM Welcoming + Introduction
8:15 PM Artist Talk
9:30 PM End of Event

THREADS OF RESILIENCE is on view at the Goethe-Institut from JUNE 3rd - July 10th, 2026

During Office Hours: JUNE 3rd - July 10th, 2026
Tuesday–Thursdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fridays: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Secure, free Parking is available at Metro/Retail parking structure with rear entrance to the Goethe-Institut located at
674 S. Westlake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057

Public transport is possible with the red line to MacArthur Park/Westlake stop. Using carpool or ride-share options are appreciated.

THREADS OF RESILIENCE is part of the Goethe-Institut's Neighborhood Interpretive Center project, a hyperlocal initiative of cultural programs that focus on and uplift the MacArthur Park/Westlake neighborhood and surrounding areas.

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05/27/2026

Thursday, 06/04/2026, 7:00 PM-9:30 PM,
BABYSTAR
Film + Discussion with Filmmaker Joscha Bongard

Goethe-Institut Los Angeles,
1901 W. 7th Str., Los Angeles, CA

Join us on Thursday, June 4th at the Goethe-Institut for special screening of BABYSTAR, the acclaimed satirical debut feature from "Face to Face with German Films" ambassador Joscha Bongard.
A discussion with Writer-Director Joscha Bongard following the screening.

German w/ english Subtitles
Free W/ RSVP
Admission is free with RSVP. Capacity is limited.
RSVP holders will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Light refreshments provided

SCHEDULE
6:30 PM - Doors open
7:00 PM - Introduction + 7:15 PM - Screening of BABYSTAR
9:00 PM - Discussion with Joscha Bongard
9:30 PM - End of Event

Secure, free Parking is available at Metro/Retail parking structure with rear entrance to the Goethe-Institut located at
674 S. Westlake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057

Trailer: https://youtu.be/9wWop3l52KA?si=znoo8qn2GuUDdKLX

BABYSTAR
Germany, 2025, 102 Minutes, digital projection. In German with English subtitles.
Director: Joscha Bongard, Screenplay: Nicole Rüthers, Joscha Bongard, Cinematography: Jakob Sinsel, Editor: Emma Holzapfel, Wolfgang Purkhauser, Cast:
Maja Bons, Bea Brocks, Liliom Lewald, Joy Ewulu, Verena Altenberger, Maximilian Mundt, Producers: Lisa Purtscher, Lotta Schmelzer, Production Co.: LiseLotte Films GmbH (Ludwigsburg), in Co-Production with Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) (Mainz) (Das kleine Fernsehspiel).


Since birth, 16-year-old Luca (Bons) has been the star of her parents’ social media influencer empire. Chris (Lewald) and Stella (Brocks) have documented their duaghter's every milestone, carefully curated for their millions of followers. When the couple announce plans for another child, the cracks in their seemingly perfect image begin to show, both off, andonline. Luca spirals into an emotional tailspin, rebelling against the role she’s been forced to play and realising how little of her life truly belongs to her. As the pressure mounts, she must decide whether to keep performing for the feed or reclaim her life beyond the spotlight.
A biting satirical drama, Babystar explores the rise of family influencing and the children who become both product and commodity.

Detailed info and RSVP: https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/los/ver.cfm?event_id=27272788

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On their account “our_bright_life”, Stella and Chris have documented their meteoric rise from childless couple to wealthy social media moguls, with their now...

05/21/2026

Join us at the Gardena Cinema on Friday, May 29th for a special screening of Wolfgang Petersen's 1984 timeless classic, "The NeverEnding Story," based on Michael Ende's novel.

Fri, 05/29/2026, 7:30 PM
The NeverEnding Story
Screening + Meet & Greet, Discussion with actor Noah Hathaway
GARDENA CINEMA, Gardena, CA
Language: English, Ticket Price $40

Presented by Temple of Geek, this screening features a rare, live Q&A with Noah Hathaway, the actor who brought the heroic Atreyu to life.

Hosted by filmmaker and entertainment journalist Josh LaCount, Hathaway will share behind-the-scenes secrets, ranging from the technical marvels of the 1980s to the physical toll of bringing an epic quest to the big screen. DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM, FILM: 7:30 PM

The evening also includes additional fan events, like:
Meet Atreyu: All attendees will receive a pre-signed autographed 8×10 photo + meet & Greet + selfie with Noah Hathaway.
Authenticated Collectibles: Additional autographs will be available for purchase on-site, with SWAU Authentication present to provide professional services.
Cosplay Contest: Fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite characters and take part in the cosplay contest. Winners will be selcted by Noah Hathayway and Temple of Geek's Maddie Morrow. Details + Sign up here!

THE NEVERENDING STORY
Germany, 1983-84, 99 Minutes, digital projection. In English.
Director: Wolfgang Petersen, Screenplay: Wolfgang Petersen & Herman Weigel, based on the novel by Michael Ende, Cinematography: Jost Vacano, Editor: Jane Seitz, Music: Klaus Doldinger, Giorgio Moroder (US-version), Cast: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Gerald McRaney, Deep Roy, Tilo Prückner, Moses Gunn, Sydney Bromley, Patricia Hayes, Tami Stronach, Silvia Seidel. Producers: Bernd Eichinger, Bernd Schaefers, Dieter Geissler. Production Co.: Neue Constantin Film Produktion GmbH.

More info: https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/los/ver.cfm?event_id=27280099

Also ... Psst ...!! We’re giving away 3 Pair of tickets courtesy of Gardena Cinema + Temple of Geek to see
THE NEVERENDING STORY at the Gardena Cinema via our Instagram Channel . Go there and throw your hat in the ring.

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