Queer Books

**Luxury & Empowerment: Refining capacities to receive and to give** with ***Jorge De Hoyos*** for **GBTQ+ men\*** **[Book a ticket](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/sensual-touch/w20-2026)** Member: **15€** Non-member: **30€** Ready to rewrite your scripts on intimacy? Join us for an exploration of the delicate dance between giving and receiving. By tuning into your body’s unique signals of “yes” and “no,” you’ll learn to transform old habits into playful new roles. Whether you’re seeking the “luxury vacation” of a perfect touch or the thrill of radical generosity, this workshop offers a safe, consent-based space to expand your capacity for pleasure. What are your patterns in getting what you want? Is it vulnerable to ask for what you truly desire? And if something is requested of you, are you confident to give appropriately and enough? The relational work of cultivating pleasure through consent requires listening to where your body registers expanded channels and resistances & blocks to the flows of intention and energy. Which habits then would you like to transform? What new and fresh roles might you try on? What touch would be a luxury vacation, and how adventurous can you be in your generosity? All capacity levels welcome! \*Nudity and gential touch is possible, but no where near expected or required. 🔵 **Luxus & Empowerment: Die Kunst des Empfangens und Gebens verfeinern** Sensual Touch Lab Series mit ***Jorge de Hoyos*** Bist du bereit, deine Skripte über Intimität neu zu schreiben? Begib dich mit uns auf eine Entdeckungsreise durch den feinen Tanz zwischen Geben und Nehmen. Indem du lernst, auf die ganz eigenen Signale deines Körpers für „Ja“ und „Nein“ zu hören, transformierst du alte Gewohnheiten in spielerische neue Rollen. Egal, ob du den „Luxusurlaub“ einer perfekten Berührung suchst oder den Nervenkitzel radikaler Großzügigkeit – dieser Workshop bietet dir einen sicheren, konsensbasierten Raum, um deine Fähigkeit für Genuss zu erweitern. Welche Muster zeigst du, wenn es darum geht, das zu bekommen, was du willst? Fühlst du dich verletzlich, wenn du nach deinen wahren Wünschen fragst? Und wenn etwas von dir erbeten wird: Hast du das Selbstvertrauen, angemessen und aus vollem Herzen zu geben? Die Beziehungsarbeit, Lust durch Konsens zu kultivieren, erfordert ein tiefes Hineinhören: Wo spürt dein Körper offene Kanäle und wo zeigen sich Widerstände oder Blockaden im Fluss von Absicht und Energie? Welche Gewohnheiten möchtest du transformieren? In welche neuen, frischen Rollen würdest du gerne schlüpfen? Welche Berührung wäre für dich wie ein Luxusurlaub, und wie abenteuerlustig kannst du in deiner Großzügigkeit sein? Alle Erfahrungsstufen sind willkommen! \*Nacktheit und genitale Berührungen sind möglich, werden aber keinesfalls erwartet oder vorausgesetzt.

We are going to be seated together at **the big table on the 1st floor** of the cafe. As always, we will do **two sessions of each 45 minutes** of writing with **one break of 15 minutes** in-between. We are making reservation and counting on you to show up, so please register only when you are going to be there, don't forget to update your RSVP if you can't come. Unfortunately cafes in Berlin are getting less and less laptop-friendly, please don't forget to order your drink or snack to support the cafe which will have us. If you are new to the meetup, don't worry, just come and say hi to the organizer. We also have many long-term regulars who will be happy to help you out and feel welcomed. We also have a **Telegram chat**: https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw For more information, visit: https://shutupwrite.com Looking forward to see you! 😊

**✨ Hello Desi Girls! ✨** **Let’s get together and talk about our health this time!** **How you manage those late night cravings, where is your favorite sports class? How do you meal prep? Did you get your vitamin D checked? How do you not doom scroll insta? -** ***Yes! let us talk about women’s health with no judgement! ✋*** **Let us co-learn and help each other by our own experiences of over coming these every day challanages. ❤️** **Join this meetup and become part of** **largest** **desi girl community in berlin with 200 active members as of now.** **(IMP- community event for only south asian girls)** **Our Story-** **We started this group to create a welcoming space for desi girls to find real friendship.** **Who are we?** **We host free community events for Desi women in Berlin (Desi = people from South Asia). We are within the avg age of 25-35ish. Creating a space for you to be truly you!** **And the group is very active, not commercial at all, only friendship 🫶🏻.** **To keep this a safe and comfortable space, hosts personally add members to the WhatsApp group after meeting them. You can join any of our upcoming meetup. 🥰**

## *A space where creativity flows and every sip inspires.* ‍ Start Your Weekend afternoon with a glass of wine in hand and let Your creativity come to life in a friendly, laid-back setting made for painting and having a good time. Our Wine and Paint Sessions are great whether You're just starting out or have painted before - no pressure, just fun. *With easy and encouraging guidance from our Creative Teachers, You’ll paint Your own canvas while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere.* ‍ ##### **WHEN:** Every Friday: "Date & Paint Edition" - for singles &/ couples to get to know new friends * 4 - 5.30 pm Every Saturday: "Wine & Paint - Pre-Drinking Edition" - start Your Saturday right * 4 - 5.30 pm Every Sunday: "Wine & Paint - Chill Vibes Edition" - for Smooth Sundays * 4 - 5.30 pm Whether You're planning a date, looking to unwind solo, or meeting up with friends, this is Your moment to enjoy the process, get creative, and take home something You made Yourself. *Join us for a relaxed evening of wine and painting — each week brings something new to create, cheers to, and enjoy.* ‍ ##### **INCLUDES:** **‍**All Materials * 2 glasses of wine / cocktail (2 × 200 ml) or 2 Soft Drinks ‍ ##### **SIGN UP & TICKETS:** **‍**No registration needed. Simply come by & get Your ticket at the box office before the class. ##### ‍ ‍...for more info check out www.dna-artclub.com / follow us on IG: @nightart.club See You soon :) Love. DNA. *** \*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR. \*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V. and Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V. Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.

🚀 PLUG-IN #1 **Scale Your Idea or Career with AI** Got an idea you want to grow? Thinking about your next career move? Curious how AI can actually help you move faster? This one’s for you. Welcome to **The Plug-In** — a new monthly gathering for founders, professionals, creatives, and ambitious builders who want to use AI as a real strategic advantage (not just another buzzword 🤖). Each month, we bring together: ✨ One expert-led workshop ✨ A shared dinner to network and connect For our very first edition, we’re diving into how AI can help you: 💡 Strategize on and strengthen your ideas 📈 Build momentum in your business or career ⚡ Work smarter and scale faster 🎯 Create a clearer strategy for growth You’ll hear from an AI growth strategist (Angeley Mullins), take part in a hands-on workshop, and connect with other people building exciting things in Berlin. Whether you’re: — Building a startup — Exploring a side hustle — Navigating a career pivot — Or simply trying to stay ahead in the AI era… …you’ll leave with practical tools, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections. ### What you’ll walk away with: ✅ A practical AI toolkit tailored to your goals ✅ A smarter go-to-market mindset ✅ Real conversations with people who are building and growing ✅ Actionable next steps you can apply immediately 🍽 Food & drinks included 🎟 Limited seats available 📍 Berlin 📅 May 15th, 2026 This is the very first Plug-In session — come be part of the launch. We look forward to seeing you there Secure your spot using Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/XQMQSUS8H35N2 Or via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/plug-in-scale-your-idea-or-career-with-ai-tickets-1988825889774?aff=oddtdtcreator For 25 euro tickets, download the BIT app and get a member's discount

Shut-Up & Write Zehlendorf meets Fridays, except during school holidays, following the standard format of 15 minutes to say hello, followed by two 45 minute writing sessions and a break in between. The location is a cozy coworking space, which means it's quite peaceful, with no music playing or customers chatting around us. Coffee and tea are available in the kitchen, so there's no pressure to purchase anything (though donations are welcome!). So come and join us for some quiet work in a quiet space. When you arrive, if the door is closed, just text or ring The Space Coworking: 0178 869 0222.

Forget your name and breach the system. \#\# r\-r\-rumbling bass\, pulsing grooves and catchy melodies\. Techno/Industrial/ Hip Hop Fire drinks. New Faces. Ready to Crash? 3 colour wrist bands for single, taken and ‘‘haven’t decided yet’’ guests Group of 4 / matching number groups get a free drink System Crash: All drinks with one specific spirit drop to half price very hour for 5 mins Dance Contest with prizes (1v1 / team contest) Tag your party friends and let's break the system DJ: DJ Buré If you feel the vibes and wanna support us, feel free to donate, otherwise enjoy the night and get lost in the music Guests: Bring your friends, and let's make the SH#T hit the fan

This week we are discussing **Malina by Ingeborg Bachmann** We look forward to seeing you! Please remember to cancel your participation in good time if you are not coming. This will give someone else enough time to read the book and come to the meeting. Just a heads up: **The cafe only accepts card payments for amounts over €10**, so you may want to bring some cash for smaller orders. If you have book suggestions, would like to vote on our next reads, or join us for additional activities, please ask someone at the meeting to add you to our WhatsApp group.

**Finally Sunday!** Do you want to relax and enjoy a nice Sunday? A friendly queer community with coffee, drinks and good vibes? **Then we’d love to see you there:** **International Queer Social Berlin** 🌈 Feel free to bring a friend – just register +1 (up to 5) **Want to connect?** https://www.instagram.com/gino_lavarez?igsh=MWJ0eWVsbGlhYThzNw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Best regards Gino

Hi all, I am back in Berlin ;) Let's meet again on another Sunday morning. Agenda: 10:30-11:00 Arrival, ordering drinks, getting to know each other 11:00-12:00 Reading together 12:00-13:00 Share reading experience There is no books assigned. Just bring whatever you are reading for now. Please sign up only when you can join the event. Have fun!

Hi, dieses Mal besprechen wir „Abhängigkeit“ von Tove Ditlevsen (1971), den dritten Teil ihrer Kopenhagen-Trilogie. Hier der Link zum Inhalt und Buch : https://www.aufbau-verlage.de/aufbau/abhangigkeit/978-3-351-03870-0 Wir treffen uns diesmal im Café Nest im Wrangelkiez. :)

\*\*\*\*\*\* ***For address and more details see the website www.pausify.org*** \*\*\*\*\*\* **Event Info:** Pausify is the **biggest and most active** **community** of book lovers and creatives in Berlin. Impressions: Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/)** Events happen every Sat and Sun at 11 AM. Bring along your **current book to read** (or something **creative** to work on) and join us for this mix of a shared focus time + discussion. \- 11:00\-11:30 \- Meet & greet \- 11:30\-12:30 \- Silent focus time \- 12:30 \- Discussion of books/ projects over coffee Afterwards, join for lunch if you'd like (optional). **Drinks & snacks are included** ☕️ * **To reserve your place, a ticket (€9,90/event) or a community pass (only €17,90/MONTH) [from the website](https://pausify.org/) *www.pausify.org* is required** * **Attendance here doesn’t show all sign-ups from other platforms. We usually have about 50 to 100 people at each event.** ***FAQ: Why does it cost money if I bring my own project?*** Because we rent a beautiful, central space for every event. Ever thought your monthly apartment rent was too high? Well, multiply that – that’s what commercial spaces in big cities like Berlin cost *per hour*. Of course, if all you want is just some quiet time, your home or a library is perfect. But if you’d like to focus & connect with others in an inspiring space – with drinks, snacks included – that’s what your ticket helps to cover. See pics from our events below - and on our Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/) ☕️** **[Pausify Co-Reading Space Website](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org** For questions, please contact us over [Website ](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org as this platform can have issues. Thank you! *Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes to highlight and share the experiences at our events. If you have concerns, don't hesitate to approach the event organizers before the event.*

Registration available also on Luma : https://luma.com/jjg884su (Only sign up once please) Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome. (Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!) This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum. There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :) No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading. **Our thrilling agenda:** 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star) 12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza. NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.

RSVP on Luma: [https://luma.com/y7jwd3nm?utm_source=Meetup](https://luma.com/y7jwd3nm?utm_source=Meetup) Silent Reading / Creating Club is a gathering for people who enjoy focusing together in public. Bring a book, a notebook, a sketchpad, knitting needles, whatever you’d like to spend a quiet hour doing. All projects and all participants are welcome. We’re building a community of readers and creators who value depth, presence, and shared silence. The reading and creating isn't the real highlight, though, it’s in the people who return and make it feel like a familiar room. (Please RSVP “yes” only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and others on the waitlist.) Our Meeting Point is the **W66 Café**. There’s no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the café and don’t bring outside food or drinks 🙂 No assignments, expectations, or pressure. Just a shared hour of intentional silence, followed by the opportunity for good conversation. 🕰 Our Agenda **10:30 – 11:00** Arrivals, ordering drinks/food, light social time **11:00 – 12:00** The Great Quiet Hour (Read. Write. Sketch. Code. Think. Sit.) **12:00 – 12:30** Optional socializing: share what you were reading or creating, or simply continue in quiet focus. ## 🏡 House Guidelines To keep this space calm and welcoming for everyone: • Silence during the focus hour (no calls or conversations) • Put cellphones on silent mode • If using technology, please avoid meetings or audio (headphones please!) • Arrive before 11:00 if possible to minimize disruptions

Join us for our May Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Cantoras](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)*[ ](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)by [Caro de Robertis](https://caroderobertis.com/bio/) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

**Our May novel is: *The Quiet Librarian* by Allen Eskens** **This month’s book is set in the 20th century and mixes historical fiction with suspense and thriller elements. It also centers on women’s stories and relationships. The novel is 368 pages in print or 8 hours and 12 minutes on audiobook.** Hana Babic is a quiet, middle-aged librarian in Minnesota who wants nothing more than to be left alone. But when a detective arrives with the news that her best friend has been murdered, Hana knows that something evil has come for her, a dark remnant of the past she and her friend had shared. Thirty years before, Hana was someone else: Nura Divjak, a teenager growing up in the mountains of war-torn Bosnia—until Serbian soldiers arrived to slaughter her entire family before her eyes. The events of that day thrust Nura into the war, leading her to join a band of militia fighters, where she became not only a fierce warrior but a legend—the deadly Night Mora. But a shattering final act forced Nura to flee to the United States with a bounty on her head\*\*.\*\*

The theme for May is Thriller. • The book we will be discussing is A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. (determined by votes from April Book Club. Let me know if you'd like a free digital copy of the book) • This event will be at the main library. Feel free to come whether or not you've started or finished the book. • Small snacks will be provided. You're welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Let me know if you’d like to volunteer to bring snacks or drinks for the group.

It's official, submissions for "Resistance, Resilience, Utopia" are are on their way from being independent pieces to becoming the second volume of gINKgo. This year we are going to have a launch party at Birdie Books on May 15th from 6-8pm open to the whole community! Come on over and help us support the creators with food, drinks, art, writing, open mic, music, community activities and more.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

This month we’ll be reading Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett. Feel free to come and chat even if you don’t finish the book!