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🥪THE SANDWICH MIC 🥪 It’s a *show up, go up* comedy open mic — 12 spots total! Bring your jokes, your friends, and your best punchlines. 🎟️ Free reservations for guests (we appreciate donations at the end). 💥 Good vibes, cold drinks, and fresh laughs every week.

Sprachenatelier in Berlin has a great variety of language courses available. There are flexible and effective German courses, online as well as in person. Areas such as conversation, grammar, vocabulary, listening and writing are taught in equal measure with qualified, experienced and dedicated German teachers. We offer intensive courses, part-time courses and also private lessons. If you do not have time during the day but you would still like to learn German, for example through enhancing your German language skills, then our evening courses are perfect for you. It is possible to learn online or in person. If you already have previous knowledge of German, we will carry out a written and oral assessment to find a suitable course for you. **Important!** If you participate in this event, you are not automatically registered for a course with us at Sprachenatelier. Firstly, you must go to our website and register there. You may begin a course after our placement test and depending on availability. (A new course starts every Monday). Intensive Course: [https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/topic/3731.intensive-german-courses.html](https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/topic/3731.intensive-german-courses.html) Evening Course: [https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/topic/3732.evening-course-german-berlin.html](https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/topic/3732.evening-course-german-berlin.html) Private Lesson: [https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/topic/3733.private-lessons.html](https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/topic/3733.private-lessons.html)

Am 29.12. um 18:00 Weihnachtsspezial: Offenes Singen „Zwischen den Jahren“: Wir packen unsere Lieblingslieder zusammen, singen gemeinsam bei Kerzenschein, Keksen, Tee oder Punsch. Weihnachten ist eine gute Zeit, um sich gegenseitig zu zeigen, dass wir wichtig füreinander sind. Gemeinsam singen schafft solch eine Gemeinschaft, selbst wenn wir uns vorher noch nicht kannten. Wer mag, bringt eine Kleinigkeit zum Wichteln mit, wickelt sie ein und schreibt einen guten Wunsch dazu. (Wichtiger Hinweis: es soll nichts kosten, nur eine kleine Geste sein.) Diese Dinge könntet ihr mitbringen: eine Kleinigkeit zum Verschenken, eine kleine Notiz mit einem guten Wunsch Liederbücher/Liederblätter, falls vorhanden eigene Instrumente, falls vorhanden eine Kleinigkeit zu essen (Kekse, Kuchen o. ä.) Für Getränke ist gesorgt Und wie immer gilt: Teilnahme auf Spendenbasis Um die Planung zu erleichtern, melde Dich bitte an unter: kontakt@heilsames-singen-berlin.de (Wer spontan kommen kann, ist natürlich ebenso willkommen!) Ich freue mich auf Euch und eine gemütliche und fröhliche gemeinsame Zeit. Eure Gesa

**👋 Hello Strangers! —** For all players and chess-curious folks out there who want to chill, make friends, and enjoy some chess: We are hosting a daily meetup in Mitte / Prenzlauerberg for all experience levels. It doesn't matter if you just watched the Queen's Gambit or if you have been playing regularly for a while. **Join us** — Daily from 7 pm till midnight. **Expected Behavior** — [Conduct](https://strangerchess.com/conduct/) **Pics** · [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/strangerchess/) / **Chat** · [Telegram](https://t.me/strangerchess) / **Web** · [Strangerchess.com](https://strangerchess.com/) (No need to bring anything, boards, clocks, etc. are provided)

New in Berlin and craving some good company before the year ends? Join our **Social Butterfly Club** Meetup and meet newcomers and friendly Berliners who love connecting over shared stories and fresh beginnings. 🌆 A relaxed Monday hangout to close the year with good people and good conversations. **✨ Suggested Ice Breaker Topic:** *“What’s one small moment from this year you’re grateful for?”* We kindly ask you for a small donation for the organization of this meetup. Find more handpicked event tips in our weekly newsletter 👉 [https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/](https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/) Questions? [Check out our FAQs](https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/).

Das Sprachenatelier in Berlin hat ein großes Angebot an Sprachkursen. Es gibt Online-Deutschkurse sowie Präsenz-Deutschkurse, flexibel und effektiv. Mit qualifizierten, erfahrenen und engagierten Deutschlehrer:innen werden Konversation, Grammatik, Vokabular, Hören und Schreiben gleichermaßen trainiert. Wir bieten Intensivkurse, Teilzeitkurse und auch Einzelunterricht an. Falls du tagsüber keine Zeit hast, aber trotzdem Deutsch lernen bzw. deine Deutsch-Sprachkenntnisse erweitern möchtest, dann sind unsere Abendkurse genau das Richtige für dich. Auch hier ist ein Besuch online oder in Präsenz möglich. Sofern du bereits über Vorkenntnisse verfügst, führen wir eine schriftliche und mündliche Einstufung durch, um einen für dich passenden Kurs zu finden. **Preis:** ab 115€ Abendkurs Online 4 Wochen. Eine Preisübersicht für all unsere Kurse findest du [hier](https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/de/topic/5083.preise.html). **Wichtig!** Wenn du bei diesem Event teilnimmst, bist du noch **nicht** automatisch für einen Kurs bei uns im Sprachenatelier angemeldet. Du musst zuerst auf unsere Internetseite und dich dort anmelden. Ein Kurs ist nach Einstufungstest und Verfügbarkeit flexibel möglich. (Jeden Montag könnte man mit einem Kurs starten.) Intensivkurs: [https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/de/topic/3726.intensivkurse.html](https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/de/topic/3726.intensivkurse.html) Abendkurs: [https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/de/topic/3727.abendkurse-deutsch-berlin.html](https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/de/topic/3727.abendkurse-deutsch-berlin.html) Einzelunterricht: [https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/de/topic/3728.einzelunterricht-deutsch.html](https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/de/topic/3728.einzelunterricht-deutsch.html)

(English below) "Kann ein Walfisch ein Wellensittich sein?" \~> Natürlich nicht, denn Säugetiere sind niemals Vögel. "Kann ein Fenster ein Getränk sein?" \~> Jeder weis, das ist unmöglich, denn Baustoffe sind keine Flüssigkeiten. ABER: "Kann eine Demokratie eine Republik sein?" "Kann eine Vermutung eine Meinung sein?" "Ist etwas zu begreifen das Selbe wie etwas zu verstehen?" \~> Tja, jetzt wird's schwierig! Und es wird spannend... Nichts regt dermaßen zum nachdenken an wie dieses neue Gesellschaftsspiel. Die Spielregeln: 1. Jeder schreibt einen Begriff auf einen Zettel. 2. Die Zettel werden paarweise gezogen. 3. Per Beamer werfen wir die Bedeutung der zwei Wörter an die Wand. 4. jeder kann per Laptop (zur Not auch per Smartphone) die Bedeutung ergänzen / editieren, muss dafür ggf. Beispiele angeben warum etwas gleich sein können soll, oder nie gleich sein kann. 5. nach einer Zeit fällt niemandem mehr etwas ein. Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten zwischen den beiden Begrifflichkeiten sind deutlich herausgearbeitet. Dann wird der Punktestand gezählt: (+1) Jeder verbliebene neue Beitrag in der Bedeutung ergibt einen Pluspunkt (-2) aber jeder wieder gelöschte neue Beitrag gibt zwei Minuspunkte. (+5) jede Verbesserung der bisherigen Bedeutung in Reclue ergibt plus 5 Pluspunkte Die Auffassungen aller Mitspieler werden viel klarer, erst recht wenn man häufig mitspielt. Und die Gewinner mit der höchsten Punktezahl erhalten den Preis des Tages. Das Spiel funktioniert auch mehrsprachig. Man kann auch von Zuhause aus online mitmachen. Den Zugang können wir dann über die Kommentare hier organisieren. Der Ort (irgendwo im Prenzlauer Berg) wird am Tag selbst spontan bekannt gegeben. Schach trainiert das Konzentrationsvermögen. Aber es hat mit der Wirklichkeit nichts zu tun. Dieses Spiel hingegen schon, denn genau mitdenken zu können setzt genau zu unterscheiden voraus. Andernfalls assoziiert man das eine sprunghaft mit etwas anderem. Aber ob die Assoziationskette notwendiger Weise der Fall ist, ist nicht klar. Und dann irrt man, entscheidet wenig optimal, verliert Zeit, usw. Nicht so, wenn man klug ist. Und wer die Bedeutung der Wörter sauber ausdifferenziert wird immer klüger. \*\*\* english version \*\*\* "Can a whale be a parakeet?" \~> Of course not! "Can a window be a drink?" \~> Everyone knows that's impossible. "Can a democracy be a republic?" "Can a conjecture be an opinion?" "Is grasping something the same as understanding something?" \~> Well, now it gets tricky! And it gets exciting... Nothing stimulates thought quite like this new party game. The rules: 1. Everyone writes a term on a slip of paper. 2. The slips of paper are drawn in pairs. 3. We project the meaning of the two words onto the wall using a projector. 4. Everyone can add to/edit the meaning using a laptop or smartphone, and must provide examples of why something could be the same, or could never be the same. 5. After a while, no one can think of anything else. The differences and similarities between the two words are clearly highlighted. Then the score is tallied: (+1) Each new entry adding meaning earns one point. (-2) However, each deleted entry deducts two points. (+5) Each improvement on the existing meaning in Reclue earns five points. The understanding of all players becomes much clearer, especially with frequent play. And the winners with the highest score receive the prize of the day. The game also works in multiple languages. You may join us from home using the internet. Comments in meetup-app will be used to organize that it works. The location (somewhere in Prenzlauer Berg) will be published the day when it takes place.

A New Year Potluck by The Panipuri Tribe 🤍 _Chai_ • _Comfort Food_ • _Stories_ • _New Beginnings_ ✨Let’s start 2026 the way we love most — from home, with love 💛 📅 **Date** : 3rd January
⏰ **Time** : 11:30 – 14:30
📍 **Venue** : After RSVP - near Hackescher markt 🧚 The Panipuri Tribe invites all you beautiful women to a cozy New Year potluck where we gather to share food made (or chosen) with care, sip chai, slow down, and welcome the year ahead together. This is not a loud party — it’s a warm, intimate brunch rooted in comfort, connection, and feeling at home. 🥰 **This brunch is about:** ✨ sharing food and the stories behind it ✨ meeting new faces & reconnecting ✨ gently closing 2025 and welcoming 2026 ✨ creating a safe, cozy space for women ☕️ **What to expect** • A relaxed potluck (homemade or store-bought — both welcome) • Chai & other beverages • Activities • Soft music, laughter, and unfiltered conversations 🌺 **What to bring** • One dish to share (starter, main, dessert, or snacks) • Not cooking? Store-bought is absolutely okay 💛 🌸💰 **Contribution** : €8 (Early Bird) - **ends on 30th Dec** | €10 (Regular) | No refunds **Pay via PayPal**: https://www.paypal.me/ssuhany — choose Friends & Family (add your name in the note) - **to avoid extra cost** ☺️ 👽 **Group size** Limited spots to keep the gathering intimate and comfortable. If you’re craving a calm, comforting start to the year — this brunch is for you 🌿 We can’t wait to welcome 2026 together.

Bringt gute Laune, schönes Wetter und Interesse mit. Wir treffen uns je nach Tour an unterschiedlichen Orten. Am 1. April 2018 um 15 Uhr gehts los am Eingang zur Akademie der Künste am Pariser Platz neben dem Brandenburger Tor.

Hey, suchst du zwischen den Jahren eine kleine Pause vom Zuhause-Herumhängen und hättest Lust auf nette Gesellschaft? Dann bietet ein gemeinsames Essen eine gute Möglichkeit, den Abend angenehm zu gestalten. Die Runde bleibt locker. Gespräche entstehen von selbst und dürfen leicht und humorvoll bleiben. Im Mittelpunkt steht entspanntes Socializing. Es kann über das Jahr, über Lieblingsgerichte oder über kleine Alltagspannen gesprochen werden. Ein festes Programm wird nicht vorgesehen, da der Abend offen und unkompliziert verlaufen soll. Wenn du Lust hast, am Dienstag, den 30. Dezember, um 18 Uhr dazuzukommen, findet das Treffen im Grand Bar Café, Oranienburger Str. 33, 10117 Berlin statt. Ein Platz wird eingeplant und die Stimmung bleibt entspannt. ☺️✌️bis bald

**A night of culture, connection, and community in the heart of Berlin** Hey everyone, We welcome you all to **Punjab Haus**, a cozy and spacious Indian restaurant on Meraner Str., and we've always believed that **food** has this incredible power to **bring** **people together**. That’s why we are hosting this — not just as a dinner or a party, but as a chance for people from **different backgrounds, countries, and walks of life** to come together, share stories, laugh, and feel part of something warm and real. Whether you’ve just moved to Berlin, you’ve been here for years, or you're just passing through — we’d love to invite you to our **first community night of the summer**. *** ### 🌍 What’s the vibe? Think of it like a big living room with chai, music, and good people. Some will come to meet new friends. Some just want to relax and have a drink. Some might talk about travel, music, love, life — whatever flows. You don’t need to know anyone. You don’t need to be anything. Just come as you are. *** ### 🫶 What we’ll have: * A warm, welcoming space (indoor & outdoor) * Delicious **Indian Food** + drinks (non-alcoholic too) * Background music, chill lighting, and soft vibes * Open tables for conversations — or quiet corners if you just want to take it in * Hosts (including us) to welcome you & help you feel at home *** ### 📍 Details 🗓 **Every Saturday** 🕖 **19:00 till 1:30** 📌 **Punjab Haus – Meraner Str. 20B, 10825 Berlin** 💳 **Card and accepted** 🎟️ **Free entry – but please support by ordering food/drinks** 🙏 *** ### 🔔 A few things to know: * This is a **safe, respectful space** — all identities, backgrounds, and energies welcome * **No pressure to mingle** — talk, chill, dance, or just observe * We may take a few photos for our page — if that’s not okay, just tell us (no problem at all) *** We hope this is the start of something beautiful — a space where culture, connection, and kindness come together. Looking forward to meeting you 🧡 — **Simar**

Hi! I am Tushar. This place is for all the cakes lovers, sweets sinners, and coffee obsessors... Our Objective - We explore bakeries, try out their items and have nice chats! Hop on! . . . . Cant wait meeting you all!

**A Vietnamese home-style New Year’s Eve for those spending the night in Berlin.** On New Year’s Eve, many things in Berlin revolve around noise, countdowns, and party plans made weeks in advance. For a homebody like me, I often feel a little out of place. And this year, I suddenly don’t feel like spending the holiday alone. So I’m opening my kitchen for a spontaneous, cozy and low-key New Year’s Eve gathering. **The Story** It was a culture shock for me to realize that New Year’s Eve in Europe doesn’t have a strong family focus. In Vietnam, it does. In my family, New Year’s Eve get-together has never been about showing up when dinner is ready. One family hosts, but everyone helps. We arrive hours early. We cook together, snack in the kitchen, drink a little wine, talk, and catch up. The food is finished before midnight, but we don’t eat yet. At midnight, we gather, make a toast, welcome the new year, and only then do we sit down and eat together. This evening follows that tradition. **What the evening looks like** * **Cooking together** I’ll show you how to make Vietnamese fried spring rolls using my family recipe. If you’re curious, I’ll also share how I prepare other dishes on the menu. * **Year-end reflection** Before eating, we’ll take a short pause to reflect on the year that’s ending. You’ll be invited to write a short letter to yourself for the year ahead. I’ll keep your sealed letter and send it back to you in January, and then remind you to open it one year from now. * **Midnight** We eat and celebrate together after midnight. **The NYE Menu** * **Chả giò chiên** – Vietnamese fried spring rolls *(we’ll roll them together; some will be fried for the night, and if there's leftover, you're welcome to take some home. So don't be shy and bring your Tupperware!)* * **Cánh gà chiên nước mắm tỏi** – garlic fish sauce fried chicken * **Thịt ba rọi quay** – crispy roasted pork belly * A **small, sweet dessert surprise** Drinks (tea, water, & a reasonable casual-drinking amount of wine/beer) are included. No vegan or vegetarian option will be available for this dinner. Stay up to date on future events: 📌 Meetup: https://shorturl.at/oqEOS 📌 Instagram: **@homecookedstories.trang** 📌 WhatsApp (event announcements only): https://lnkd.in/erGdGMYr **Good to Know** 📍 **Location:** Pankow, Berlin (M2 tram stop Prenzlauer Promenade / Am Steinberg — exact address shared after RSVP) 📅 **Date:** Tuesday, December 31, event starts at 8:30PM and meal starts after midnight 💶 **Contribution:** **€40 per person** (includes food, drinks, and the full experience) 👥 **Seats:** Limited to **6 guests** Payment details will be shared after RSVP confirmation.

Start the New Year off right! Join us as we get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event to distribute food at the Champion Food Pantry! We’ve created a great little community of Movie Group friends! Rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve people in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: The Champion Food Pantry provides needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. For this event, we’ll be volunteering to help with Food Distribution during client pick up times. Our group will receive on-the-spot training from some of their seasoned regular volunteers. PLAN FOR CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: Please arrive by 2:45pm. Our volunteer time will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm. LOCATION & PARKING: The Champion Food Pantry is located at 1460 S. Champion Ave in Columbus. Parking is located in the lot on Frebis across from the pantry. Please enter through the door marked "Volunteers enter here” on Frebis Ave. A map has been uploaded to the photos. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the majority of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. No shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will mak you ineligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. LINKS & INFO: Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: • Champion Food Pantry Civil Rights Training: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Parking and Entrance: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0wI-AwOYLY • Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/foodpantrieschampion THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others in our community! But the benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering can provide a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Thanks for your help and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Attend a free seminar on how to have successful and lasting relationships. At this seminar you will learn: How to spot and handle negative and toxic relationships. How to get through the "rough patches" in a relationship. How to choose the right people to work with. The three things that make or break any relationship. How to make a good relationship great. All are welcome. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. Hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Join us for lunch at True Food Kitchen in Easton as we celebrate the New Year and our friendships!

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

**Start the new year with a Braver Angels gathering focused on speaking openly and listening deeply.** **In small, structured groups, each person will have five minutes to share a political or social issue that matters to them and why- no debate, no interruption, just genuine curiosity.** **Participants will practice curiosity, reflecting back values and emotions they hear, asking thoughtful questions, and- only with permission- offering their perspective.** **It’s a simple and powerful way to connect with one another and begin the year with a respectful and courageous conversation.** **Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026** **Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm** **Place: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Southeast Branch, 3980 Hamilton Rd, Groveport, Ohio** **All are welcome- bring a friend!** For additional information contact: Lee Evans at [LEvans@BraverAngels.org](mailto:LEvans@BraverAngels.org)