Rheinischer Verein of Milwaukee

Radio: Continental Showcase with Bob Ziegenbein on Joy 1340am

  • First Saturday of the month. Rheinischer Verein has a radio spot from 1:45–2:00 p.m. Let your friends know and enjoy some nice music!


Meetings: Third Sunday of the month

  • ​Board Meeting:​​​​
    • Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6pm on Zoom
    • Thursday, Feruary 13, 2025 at 6pm on Zoom
      • ​​Contact Curt Bauer for meeting information
  • ​​General Meeting:​​
    • Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room
    • Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2pm at The Bavarian Bierhaus - King Room​
    • Contact Curt Bauer at 414-708-2958 for meeting information


Our Events: Dates & Times Subject to Change.​​ ​

  • ​Weihnachten with DANK!
    • ​Sunday, December 15, 2024
    • Location: The Bavarian Bierhaus 
    • Celebrate the Christmas season with us! There will be games, music, singing, and, if we're lucky, a special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Clause!
    • Members plus one guest are invited
    • Each person should bring an unwrapped gift (around $10) to participate in a secret gift exchange!
    • 50/50 raffle
  • Weiberfastnacht
  • Maskenball
  • Kehraus
    • ​Saturday, March 8, 2025 
      • Doors open at 6pm. 
    • Location: The Bavarian Bierhaus 
    • It is the end of the Karneval season when activities are laid to rest. You won't be crying at this funeral. Jokes are told and if you laugh, you have to donate money. Please wear black.
    • Performance by the Muller Fasching Verein Milwaukee Hexen.
  • ​German Fest 2025
    • July 25-27, 2025
    • Volunteer at one of our four bars, at the culture tent, help with electric and tents or help set up or take down the event! Plus you get in for free, free parking, and free food/drink tickets! Plus all the Gemütlichkeit!
    • See a board member for details or email us at RheinischerVereinMKE@gmail.com 


Other German Cultural Events​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • GAMGA 2025
    • January 24 and 25, 2025
    • ​Location: VEGAS! Tuscany Suits
    • See Diana Bauer for more information on how to attend this crazy good time!
  • Cincinnati Maskenball
    • ​Saturday, February 1, 2025
  • SZM Maskenball
    • Saturday, February 8, 2025
  • Chicago Rheinischer Verein Maskenball
    • ​Saturday, February 22, 2024 at 6:11pm
    • Location: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
    • Tickets bought by Feb 18 are $30
    • Tickets bought after Feb 18 are $40
    • ​The evening will be filled with pomp and frivolity that will include every organization in our club. The Vorstand, Fanfaren, Amazonen, Prinzengarde, and Elferrat will all be present and actively participate in the festivities. This will be the last big event presided over by Prinz Arthur I, Prinzessin Janna I, and their Court!
    • Additionally a costume contest will add to the fun. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place prizes in several categories (individual and group) will be awarded for best costumes.
      Food provided by Himmel’s will be available for purchase at the event.
    • More information on their facebook link above
  • GAS Night of Gemutlichkeith
  • SZM Lumpenball
    • ​Saturday, March 15, 2025
  • UDoM Schwabenball
    • Saturday, ​March 22, 2025
      • ​Doors open at 6pm
    • Location: American Legion Post No.1
      • ​N120 W15932 Freistadt Road
      • Germantown, WI 53022
    • Join the United Donauschwaben of Milwaukee in celebration as we crown our Royalty!
    • Food available for purchase
      • Our famous Hungarian bratwurst, 1/4 lb hot dogs, chips, and desserts! 
    • Music by The Kenny Brandt Band
    • Performances by the UDoM Dance Groups
    • 50/50 drawing & gift basket drawings
    • Admission: $15 non-members. $10 UDoM members. (12 and under free)
      • ​​Ticket reservations call Karen Schmieder (262-510-6500)
  • DANK Fruhlingsfest
    • Saturday, ​April 12, 2025​
  • ​German Fest 2025
    • July 25-27, 2025
    • Volunteer at one of our four bars, at the culture tent, help with electric and tents or help set up or take down the event! Plus you get in for free, free parking, and free food/drink tickets! Plus all the Gemütlichkeit!
    • See a board member for details or email us at RheinischerVereinMKE@gmail.com