Ethno-Food

**Celebrate Tamil New Year (Puthandu) with a Community Lunch! 🌼** Vanakkam everyone! Let’s come together in Berlin to celebrate **Tamil New Year (Puthandu)** with good food, great company, and a warm community atmosphere. This meetup will be a relaxed **Tamil New Year lunch at Saravana Bhavan**, where we can enjoy traditional dishes and get to know other members of the Tamil community in Berlin. What to expect: • A friendly and welcoming gathering • Delicious Tamil food and conversation • Meet other Tamils and friends of Tamil culture in Berlin • Celebrate the start of a new year together **Group size:** To keep the gathering comfortable and manageable, this first event will be limited to **10 participants**, so please RSVP early if you’d like to join. Whether you’re new to Berlin or have been here for years, you’re very welcome to join and help us build this Meetup community.. **Note:** Everyone will pay for their own food and drinks at the restaurant. Location: Saravana Bhavan at Potsdamer Platz. Call/Text me on +49 1744541863 once you're there. Looking forward to celebrating together! **Iniya Puthandu Nalvazhthukkal! 🎉**

**[😊Scenes from our last kitchen gathering 🍜🥢](https://www.instagram.com/vegan_chick_mskmtur/)** **Asian Tapas Cooking Edition 🌏✨** Join us for a fun, creative, and social vegan cooking experience inspired by Asian flavors! *** ### **How it works:** Everyone brings **2 vegetables 🥕🍆** Together, we’ll create a **shared vegan meal in an improv-style**—turning our ingredients into **small Asian-inspired tapas dishes** to mix, match, and enjoy. **No strict recipes. All fusion 🌏!** This is about experimenting with flavors, sharing ideas, and enjoying a fun collaborative cooking vibe. *** 🏡 **What the organizer will provide** 🏡 **Basic and essential ingredients for Asian vegan cooking, including:** A selection of oils (olive, rapeseed, and sesame), sesame seeds, vinegar, and a variety of carb options such as **store bought wheat-based wrappers,** jasmine rice, rice paper, rice noodles. We’ll also have access to legumes ( Some canned beans, tofu, or other soy products), fresh aromatics like garlic ,ginger, onions, as well as a range of basic Asian spices and condiments to experiment with. *** 💚 **Details at a Glance** 💚 Saturday April 18th \| 13:00–16:00 \(Doors open at 12:45\) 🧺 **Please Bring:** 2 vegetables of your choice 💵 **Fee:** €5 (Covers the meetup fee and shared ingredients) 🙏🙏 **please check your mail box and confirm your attendance by FRIDAY at 12:00 to secure your spot**🙏🙏 This event is limited to 7 people and hosted in my private kitchen *** ### Schedule 12:45–13:00 \| Welcome & introductions 13:00–15:00 \| Cooking time 15:00–16:00 \| Shared meal & warm goodbyes *** ### **Allergies / Food Intolerances** Some ingredients will contain **wheat (gluten) and soy**. Since participants bring different vegetables and /other vegan ingredients, the **exact dishes cannot be confirmed in advance**. **Meeting Point** Levetzowstr. 13 (EG), 10555 Berlin – Moabit *(Accessible via S-Tiergarten, U9 Hansaplatz, or U9 Turmstraße)* **✨ Why Join? ✨** * Meet new people * Experiment with flavors and get creative * Cook together, share ideas, and leave inspired ✨ *** **About the Host** [Hi! I’m Misaki](https://www.plant-spirit-living.com/) — a certified vegan/plant-based nutritionist. I usually teach simple, healthy vegan cooking, but this time we’ll be improvising Asian small dishes using the vegetables everyone brings. I’m really looking forward to cooking and sharing ideas with you! ***

Welcome to Terrible Football Berlin!
Do you want to play football but don't want to pay? Are you a bit unfit, a bit old, or a bit Terrible? Want to have a relaxed kick about and a couple of beers after? Then Terrible Football is for you!
Anyone can play: any ability, any age, and any gender. Terrible Football is about miss kicked clearances, sweet half volleys and desperate diving saves. We play in the rain, sun or snow. It's completely free, and always will be. It's open, inclusive and Terrible.
We usually play on Astro (artificial grass) and sometimes on grass, depending on numbers. Bibs, balls, and cones are taken care of! Just bring sporty clothes and a pair of rubber studded football shoes you'll be good to go! You don't need shin pads and we don't allow hard plastic or metal studs.
The exact location of the event is in the Telegram group description (https://t.me/joinchat/OkWQBBcw3b7ptauwrIEfig Still trouble finding us? Send a message in our Telegram group and we'll help you out. You'll also stay up to date with last-minute changes!
See you on the pitch!
... and stay Terrible!
 \-\-\-\> GUIDELINES FOR THE SESSIONS <\-\-\-
 How the games will work:
 1\. We will have up to 20 players\.
 2\. Please RSVP on Meetup if you want to participate\.
 3\. If you sign up\, please try your best to attend the event to avoid disturbing the format\. If you cannot attend the session\, deregister asap \(Please check below how the waiting list will work\)\. LATEST CANCELLATION is 3 HOURS before the start of the event\. 4\. Regular no\-shows could be banned from future TF Meetups\.
 5\. We will NOT allow unregistered participants\.
 6\. The organizer group will ban repeat rule breakers\, so play nice\.

Meet, Match, MoveOn and Manage or Master Why Meet 1)Meet new People Culture Languages. 2)Not Match Romance, Political Views nor Religion, only Respect and Joy 3) Moveon, advance with your level, goals, and especially share and try Rotate the groups and let others participate a bit. 4) Master the challenges, and Manage to give a Like or appreciate the meetups!! **Thematic** or small Concept: Manage to Bring 2 German Friends and you get a Drink. if you bring your Ex Partner + 2 German friends =2 drinks = thats the Challenge and the Attitude of 2026

Let’s enjoy some sun and get creative together ☀️ Bring anything you want to work on! Sketch, paint, knit, write, whatever feels right! Let’s enjoy some sun and get creative together ☀️ Bring anything you want to work on! Sketch, paint, knit, write, whatever feels right! No pressure, no experience needed. We’ll meet at Atelier 22 to grab our coffee and snack, then head to Oranienplatz to hang out on the grass. ✨🎨

Let's explore the [Veggienale® Berlin 2026](veggienale.de) together, the city's biggest plant-based festival, and make a day of it with fellow vegans! 🌱 Please note that this is a self-guided meetup. Explore at your own pace and on your own schedule. You can coordinate with folks on here through the comments section or through the BVS WhatsApp group if you're already a member. 📍 Where: FEZ Wuhlheide, Straße zum FEZ 2, 12459 Berlin 📅 When: Saturday 18 April (Separate meet up event for Sunday) 🎟️ What to do now: Get your ticket and read the info below before RSVPing **About the event** The Veggienale is a vibrant plant-based festival featuring a huge marketplace with vegan food & drinks, natural cosmetics, sustainable fashion, and eco-lifestyle brands. Enjoy live cooking shows, talks on nutrition, ethics, and sustainability, workshops, and even a children's theatre. There's also a free clothing swap and an interactive "Green Planet Berlin" exhibition. A perfect day out for anyone curious about living more consciously. **🎟️ [Tickets](veggienale.de/tickets):** Please purchase your own: * Day ticket: €9 online (until 17 April) / €11 at the door * Reduced (students, apprentices, seniors, job seekers, Berlin Pass): €7 online / €8 at the door * Children up to 14: free 👉 Use discount code **velo26** for 15% off any ticket at veggienale.de/tickets

Der Frühling ist da und mit ihm kommt unser saisonal\-regional pflanzlicher \(Mitbring\)\-Infobrunch in der SPRING\-EDITION\! Die Idee: gemeinsam pflanzlich \| saisonal \| regional \| klimafreundlich Zelebriert werden die kulinarischen Highlights des Frühlings in einer entspannten, wohlwollenden Atmosphäre im gemütlichen @offenes_wohnzimmer_berlin Wir bieten Informationen sowie einen Raum zur Vernetzung und zum Austausch über vegane und klimafreundliche (regionale, saisonale) Ernährung, Erfahrungen, Handlungsspielräume zum Klimaschutz usw. - alles so viel und tief, wie ihr mögt und offen seid. Gerne MITBRINGEN: • Eine Spende zur Unterstützung des Offenen Wohnzimmers sowie für Kaffee, Tee und Brot • Einen ESSENS-BEITRAG, sodass wir gemeinsam über ein großes, hübsches Buffet herfallen können! (ist aber kein MUSS.) • Eine Dose für Reste nach dem Brunch • HAUSSCHUHE - im oW zieht man sich die Schuhe aus, alternativ Socken/barfuß PROGRAMM: 11:00 Eintritt Konzert: Singer Songwriter Sam @sunflowsam Impulsvortrag: TBD 15:00 Ende Wir freuen uns, mit euch einen lebhaften, leckeren Tag im gemütlichen Offenen Wohnzimmer zu verbringen!

**Free Entry • Free Vegetarian Food • Peaceful Mantra in Berlin** Join us for a peaceful evening of mantra meditation in Berlin. This gathering is a warm and welcoming space to relax, reconnect, and experience inner peace through simple meditation and meaningful connection. **Free entry for everyone.** **Free homemade yogic vegetarian food will be served after the session.** **Location:** Ritterlandweg 16, Berlin, **Doorbell Name is Singh** Please RSVP in advance so we can prepare seating and food accordingly. **Guidelines:** **Please arrive 5 minutes early** so everyone can settle in peacefully. **Wear comfortable, modest clothing** so you can sit easily during the meditation. **Comfortable floor seating is part of the program, so easy-to-sit-in clothes are recommended.**

Welcome to Terrible Football Berlin!
Do you want to play football but don't want to pay? Are you a bit unfit, a bit old, or a bit Terrible? Want to have a relaxed kick about and a couple of beers after? Then Terrible Football is for you!
Anyone can play: any ability, any age, and any gender. Terrible Football is about miss kicked clearances, sweet half volleys and desperate diving saves. We play in the rain, sun or snow. It's completely free, and always will be. It's open, inclusive and Terrible.
We usually play on Astro (artificial grass) and sometimes on grass, depending on numbers. Bibs, balls, and cones are taken care of! Just bring sporty clothes and a pair of rubber studded football shoes you'll be good to go! You don't need shin pads and we don't allow hard plastic or metal studs.
The exact location of the event is in the Telegram group description (https://t.me/joinchat/OkWQBBcw3b7ptauwrIEfig Still trouble finding us? Send a message in our Telegram group and we'll help you out. You'll also stay up to date with last-minute changes!
See you on the pitch!
... and stay Terrible! \-\-\-\> GUIDELINES FOR THE SESSIONS <\-\-\-
 How the games will work:
 1\. We will have up to 18 players\.
 2\. Please RSVP on Meetup if you want to participate\.
 3\. If you sign up\, please try your best to attend the event to avoid disturbing the format\. If you cannot attend the session\, deregister asap \(Please check below how the waiting list will work\)\. LATEST CANCELLATION is 3 HOURS before the start of the event\.
 4\. Regular no\-shows could be banned from future TF Meetups\.
 5\. We will NOT allow unregistered participants\.
 6\. The organizer group will ban repeat rule breakers\, so play nice\.

# 18\. April\, 14:00 \- 17:00 KOSTENLOS Komm vorbei zu einer entspannten Zeichensession im schönen Inselgarten. Wir werden gemeinsam skizzieren, die Natur genießen, uns austauschen und eine gemütliche Atmosphäre teilen. ☀️ Wann? Samstag, 18. April, von 14:00 – 17:00 Uhr ☀️ Wo? Roßbachstraße 6, Über den Tellerrand (Wir bringen die Materialien in den Garten zusammen) Anmeldungslink: [https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/pTNBQSKGtS](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/pTNBQSKGtS) Keine Vorkenntnisse nötig – komm einfach so, wie du bist, und genieße einen ruhigen, kreativen Moment draußen. 🌸 Bring deine Lieblings-Zeichenmaterialien mit (oder einfach dich selbst) und lass uns gemeinsam kreativ werden! ————— ENGLISH VERSION ————————————— 🌿 \*Creative Drawing in Nature – Inselgarten\* ✏️ Join us for a relaxed drawing session in the beautiful Inselgarten. We’ll spend time sketching together, enjoying nature, chatting, and connecting in a cozy atmosphere. ☀️ When? Saturday, April 18th, from 2:00-5:00 pm ☀️ Where? Roßbachstraße 6, Über den Tellerrand (We bring the material together to the garden) Registration link: [https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/pTNBQSKGtS](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/pTNBQSKGtS) No experience needed – just come as you are and enjoy a calm, creative moment outdoors. 🌸 Bring your favorite drawing materials (or just yourself) and let’s create together! Über den tellerrand e.V

Hola, gente bonita 🫶 Lass uns ein Bier trinken, Spanisch-Deutsch sprechen und eine gute Zeit genießen! Grundlegende (oder bessere 😛) Kenntnisse in Spanisch oder Deutsch sind alles, was du brauchst. Vamos a tomar una cerveza, hablar español-alemán y pasarla bien! Un nivel básico (o mejor 😛) de español o alemán es lo único que necesitas.

**The Panipuri Tribe Cocktail Night ✨One Year of Sisterhood**💛 Pani Puri Tribe Turns 1 🎂✨ From strangers in a new city to finding comfort, laughter, and sisterhood — we’re turning ONE, and we’re celebrating it the only way we know… with spice, chaos & cocktails 💛 Join us for a *cozy birthday cocktail night* filled with: 🌶️ our signature Panipuri vodka shots (on us 😉 — **served from 6:00–6:30 PM**, so come early!) 🍸 good drinks & even better conversations 🎂 a cute little cake-cutting moment 👯‍♀️ meeting new girls & hugging old ones Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re joining for the first time — this night is all about feeling at home in Berlin ✨ 💛 This event is *free for our tribe members* — we would absolutely love to have you there to celebrate with us. 📩 If you’d like to join, just drop us a DM to reserve your spot (limited spots). 💌 New girls can join with a €5 community contribution. No refunds and only for women 🎀 Pay via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/ssuhany — choose Friends & Family (please add your name in the note) to avoid extra charges 📍 El Diablo, Berlin 🗓️ 18th April | 5.30 PM onwards 🌙 Can’t wait to celebrate you with you all 🥂

**⚠️ Registration via LUMA Link only — see links below** **You came to Berlin for a short stay. You're still here.** 🌍 Roots & Wandering is an afternoon for anyone who ended up in this city and is still figuring out what that means. **[Register here: LUMA LINK](https://luma.com/ggjiaxv2?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnYvgFPqTbpFPOky6Qv53RnDRwjIWf6KI6AOrNFUcDJAx1IElBzbjNshlG_LA_aem_KmavvfCsz2ncfP53I4ZxAg&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ig)** **We'll slow down over 5 carefully brewed teas (gongfu cha style), journaling prompts, and the kind of questions city life usually doesn't leave room for:** \- 🏠 Where do I belong? \- 🎒 What am I still carrying? \- 🏡 What does home feel like\, here\, now? **What you'll get:** • 🍵 Cold brew + five teas • 📓 Notebooks & creative tools • 🥙 Falafel snacks (LoveBurger's legendary 12-spice Jordanian recipe) • ✍️ Space to write, sit, and listen • 💌 A letter to Berlin or your future self **\*\*Date:\*\* Saturday 19 April · 13:00–15:00** **\*\*Location:\*\* 📍 LoveBurger, Neukölln** **\*\*Entry:\*\* Sliding scale 15–20€ (includes teas, snacks & supplies)** Still hungry? Add a falafel wrap for 5€ **[**Register here:** LUMA LINK](https://luma.com/ggjiaxv2?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnYvgFPqTbpFPOky6Qv53RnDRwjIWf6KI6AOrNFUcDJAx1IElBzbjNshlG_LA_aem_KmavvfCsz2ncfP53I4ZxAg&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ig)** No prior journaling or tea experience needed: just curiosity and a willingness to pause. **\*\*Hosted by Lavia Lin\*\*** **Warmly held at LoveBurger**

### About this Event Weekends in Berlin are for slowing down. Whether you’ve lived here for years, just moved to the city, or are just passing through, come join us for a caffeine-fueled afternoon! The goal is simple: **Good coffee and even better conversations.** No forced networking, no strict agendas—just a relaxed group of people enjoying a break from the city hustle. ### Why join us? * **Meet Locals & Expats:** Expand your social circle in a low-pressure environment. * **Discover Berlin’s Cafe Scene:** We’ll explore one of the city's many cozy hidden gems. * **Perfect Weekend Kickoff:** It’s the best way to transition from your Saturday errands into the evening. We meet at W66. A cafe at Leipziger Straße! Looking forward to seeing you all there and sharing a slice of cake! 🍰☕

Details Let's join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!) Taco Bar Margarita and Beer tasting Complementary chips and salsa Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase Freshly prepared snacks in the deli for purchase Festive Band/Music Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar: $15.00 per person (covers 4 Margarita or beer samples and one pass thru the Taco Bar) Where: #MarketDistrict (Grandview Yard) location. The party room (our private space) will be decorated with both patios open! Adjoining upstairs area also open for over flow and mingling. After Party: Sometimes, we head to a venue to hear live music afterwards. LDNL is at Black Swan in Hilliard tonight! Wear your bright colors and cheerful !Salud!

Get ready for a fun night with amazing food, great energy, and even better company! 🥰✨ 🍽️ Portia’s Café — 6:30PM 🛼 Skate Zone 71 — 8:30PM Come join us for delicious vegan food and/or roller skating — it’s totally up to you! Whether you come for the food, the skating, or both… you’re in for a great time 💗 📍 Portia’s Café 4424 Indianola Ave Columbus, OH 43214 📍 Skate Zone 71 4900 Evanswood Dr Columbus, OH 43229

Join us for pizza and conversation at Stone Bar & Kitchen 🍕 Good slices, good stories, and plenty of laughs around the table. Come hungry, bring your best conversation, and let’s enjoy a relaxed evening with great company. Extra cheese and extra chatter encouraged! 😄

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Free Communal Garden Class Series GROWING MUSHROOMS In this class, we will discuss how to raise mushrooms on logs outdoors as a way to raise food in parts of your yard that are usually too shady to grow vegetables or other crops. We will discuss what mushroom species can be cultivated, what tree species they can grow on, and demonstrate how to prepare and inoculate the logs. By following these steps, you can have your own bountiful mushroom harvest! APRIL 27 | 6:00-7:30 PM | WELLS BARN 1851 E BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205 INSTRUCTOR: MARC AMANTE Mare Amante is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator with Central State University who is also currently serving as CSU Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources Interim Program Leader. He has worked on and managed diversified vegetable farms across the Midwest and currently owns and operates an urban farm here in Ohio where he raises microgreens, vegetables, raspberries, and log-grown mushrooms for sale to local markets and restaurants. Registerefor free here https://www.fpconservatory.org/events/cg-growing-mushrooms/