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🌸Hanami@TV Asahi cherry blossom alley🌸テレビ朝日さくら平和通り🌸
I highly recommend you to join us from the beginning.
1.) 12:00 - 12:30 pm: Gathering at the meeting spot.
2.) 12:30 - 01:30 pm: Going together to TV Asahi cherry blossom alley.
3.) 01:30 - 05:00 pm. Picnic under cherry blossom trees.
4.) 06:00 - 8:00 pm: Dinner/Drinks at the Kerb (optional).
⚠️\*\*Due to the extremely short full bloom, I might change the date of the Hanami. Please be flexible.\*\*⚠️
**1.) How to find the Manifesto Market:**
[https://goo.gl/maps/aSnChzLuE6akyP4F8](https://goo.gl/maps/aSnChzLuE6akyP4F8)
This will be only our meeting spot. The food hub is located in "The Playce". The new flagship shopping center of Potsdamer Platz. Most likely we will be waiting next to Kabuki near the stairs leading to the first floor.
**2.) Going to TV Asahi cherry blossom alley:**
We'll use public transport to get to this place. If you live in the south you can join us directly there.
**3.) Hanami at TV Asahi cherry blossom alley:**
Bring a blanket, some drinks and snacks.
After the reunification of Germany, TV Asahi donated about 10.000 cherry blossom trees to Berlin and Brandenburg as a symbol of peace.
The TV Asahi cherry blossom alley is has 1000 cherry blossom trees. Hence, it's considered the most spectacular cherry blossom spot near Berlin.
ドイツ再統一後、テレビ朝日は平和の象徴として約10,000本の桜の木をベルリンとブランデンブルクに寄贈しました。
テレビ朝日さくら平和通りには 1000 本の桜の木があり、ベルリン近郊で最も壮観な桜スポットである。
**4\. How to find the Kerb food court**
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/xJTQg9oBoGL67syz7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xJTQg9oBoGL67syz7)
Kerb is located at the former Sony Center. The new flagship food court of Potsdamer Platz. Most likely we will be sitting upstairs on the first floor next to the bar (take the stairs to the left).
***Best ways to get there:***
1\. U2 \(subway\):
Get off at Potsdamer Platz and walk around 7 min to Kerb.
2\. Bus M41 or M85
Get off at Potsdamer Platz and walk 5 min to Kerb.
*Who is this meetup for:*
1\. Asians who want to practice German and/or English\.
2\. German speaking individuals who are studying \(preferably\) Japanese\, Korean\, Mandarin or Cantonese\.
3\. Anyone who is interested in cultural exchange and wants to socialize\.
*What you can expect:*
1\. A professionally organized meetup that can adapt to any changes given the current situation\.
2\. A Walk & Talk to break the ice\.
3\. A collaborating venue where you can further socialize with other members\.
***
Whenever you attend a meetup, the most common as well as first question you get is: "Where are you from?"
You probably heard this question a million times. Well, at least I did.
From my own experience of attending over 200 international meetups in various countries such as Germany, Japan, Australia and Thailand, I can tell you that asking for the name is a better approach.
“A person’s name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” - Dale Carnegie
If you really want to connect with like-minded people you should remember their name, but you don't have to remember every persons name you've talked you. Be picky about that, don't be me who can somehow remember everyones name easily.
Don't tell yourself sth. like "I'm bad at remembering names." It's all about developing the habit of asking for a name and keep the conversation going on.
Furthermore, you want to learn German or any other language. Learning the local language is crucial to connect with the locals and developing a true friendship.
This can be accomplished with immersion. My goal is to inspire you to go out of your comfort zone and improve yourself each time you join this meetup.
Movie Night bei Baytna
**Schnappt euch euer Popcorn und bringt eure Freunde mit - es ist Zeit für eine gemütlichen Konoabend im Baytna!**
**Auf euch warten immer Snacks und Getränke, ein teifgehender Film und Gespräche!**
**Film auf Deutsch mit English Untertitel. Anschließend Gespräche über den Film.**
Cocktail Night 🥂
**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 🥂
Portray & Be Portrayed: Cherry Blossom Edition! 🌸
**Let's use the short window of opportunity and have a "Portray and Be Portrayed" session with beautiful cherry blossoms! 🌸**
During this event, you'll experience both sides of the lens: being a photographer and a model. You'll work in small, autonomous groups of 3–4 people, rotating roles so there is only one active model at a time.
➔ Please only join if you're comfortable being photographed by other participants!
**IMPORTANT UPDATE (17/4/2026):**
This event was initially meant to take place in 2 locations:
[Kirschblütenallee am Mauerweg](https://maps.app.goo.gl/imozwcZLGW96c3zt5) and [Lilienthalpark](https://maps.app.goo.gl/fdJB2oDvn95wzphk9) - **UNFORTUNATELY, the cherry trees are not yet in bloom there; hence, we have adjusted the time (12:00-15:00) and location of this event.** You will find more details in the description. Also, the attached photos from today show the location of tomorrow's event.
Final location: [Kirschblütenpfad](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kjmAtJXLqv585b929)
Meeting point: [Under the Bösebrücke, S Bahn Bornholmer Str](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UR23u2VTk11fMob87)
**Check out the reel from our first "Portray and Be Portrayed" event:**
**🔗** [View Reel](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEXHaLhKFXc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)
**📅** **Itinerary**
**12:00** **-** Meet under the Bösebrücke https://maps.app.goo.gl/DyMRx3b3d4zD3zF28?g_st=ic.
**12:15** \- We’ll assign groups\, and the photography session will kick off\. Please be on time
**15:00** **\- We meet back at starting location and go together for a lunch in the area**
**📸** **Photography session requirements**
* \*\**Bring a dedicated camera (mobile phones won’t suffice).* Want to join without a proper camera? Please send me a DM first!
* Have at least a basic understanding of portrait photography\*\*.\*\*
**🤝 Photo Sharing & Community Guidelines**
To ensure a great experience for everyone, we ask all participants to agree to the following:
* Public Social Media: If you want to post photos to Instagram (or other public media), you must get mutual permission from the other party (photographer/model) first
* Share your favorite photos in our Discord and WhatsApp group (we might repost your best photos - you will be fully credited/invited to collaboration)
* Give Credit: All public posts must tag the author, the model, @the_isoclub\*\*, and\*\* @_portraitscenter\*\*.\*\*
* *Tip:* We highly recommend using [PicFlow](https://picflow.com/) to easily select and finalize photos that work for both parties!
**📍 Location & links**
* **Meeting Point:** **under the Bösebrücke, S Bahn Bornholmer Str**
* **Lunch:** **Details provided on the day!**
* **Our Instagrams:** [@the_isoclub](https://www.instagram.com/the_isoclub) **\|** [@_portraitscenter](https://www.instagram.com/_portraitscenter)
Doomsday Is Family Time: English Stand-up About Family Values 18.04.26
**English Comedy Special where 4 professional comedians from all over the world explore their family histories, traumas and cultures.**
PLEASE BOOK [eastwestcomedy.com ](eastwestcomedy.com)in addition to RSVP here to guarantee seating!
**Line-up: TBA**
! ! Our weekend shows have been SOLD OUT almost every time, so PLEASE book online and don't take chances ;) !!
**Neukölln’s favorite (by popular vote) comedy club East-West Comedy presents the brand new, topical show about diverse and hilarious family experiences!**
**We all know the real F-word, don’t we? We get F-d up early in life, and deal with it for pretty much the rest of the damn thing. F stands for "Family", obviously: what else can be as frustrating, ridiculous, yet daringly important as our family stories and histories? Join 4 headliner\* level comedians from all over the world in their (and yours) hilarious quests for meaning: why do we keep repeating the same patterns? Why do we crave approval? And how many Grandma’s pies (turkeys? naan? hummus? borscht?) can we eat at a family dinner before having a heart attack?**
**\*headliner-level comedians are professional comedians who regularly headline different comedy clubs with 20-30 minute performance, and often go on tour their own 60-90 minute solo shows.**
Google rating (130+ reviews): 5.0 / 5.0
★★★★★ “Laughed a lot, will come again for sure” Oliver, UK
★★★★★ “A cozy place with high quality live comedy!” Joanna, Hong Kong
★★★★★ “Great comedy show, talented comics and very nice atmosphere” Mariia, Ukraine
★★★★★ “Comedians were good, beer was good, ambiance was super nice!” Gaelle, Lebanon
★★★★★ “The humour hit us right on the spot!” Eve, China
★★★★★ “Perfect evening of laughter” Igor, Croatia
★★★★★ “Cozy stand-up venue with hilarious international artists and audience!” Elvira, Russia
★★★★★ “Great new shows at one of Berlin’s coolest venues!” James, USA
Doors: 7:30 PM
Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Entry: Pay What You Want\* (seat reservation required): you reserve your seat for free, and Pay What You Want at the end of the show, depending on how much you think the show is worth (recommended fee: €10-15). Reservations expire 10 minutes before the start of the show.
\*It is not within our principles to promote a show as "Free Entry" and ask for a "not-so-voluntary" donation at the end. This show is paid - we just let you decide the price ;)
Silent Reading / Creating Club at W66 (Saturday) [Luma to RSVP]
RSVP on Luma: [https://luma.com/pa24sd60?utm_source=Meetup](https://luma.com/pa24sd60?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
Celebrate Tamil New Year in Berlin – Community Lunch (Puthandu)
**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! 🎉**
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Filmmakers & Movie Nerds Meetup #174
Curious what we do? Check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersandmovienerds/) ♥️
Would you like to meet some like-minded filmmakers? Start a project? Or do you need help with a movie you are currently working on? Are you new in the city and you'd like to meet people tinkering with movies?
**Then you should join us!**
We meet every Sunday. It’s important to us that we get to know each other in person. To create a community of connected people, work, learn and grow together. For film making you need a crew of reliable people with a positive can-do-attitude. This is the place to find them.
Together, we will talk about these topics:
* What you are currently working on
* What you need help with
* What would you like to help with
* What you you would like to learn
This is event is great for:
* filmmakers
* movie nerds
* writers
* camera operators
* editors
* actors
* sound recorders
* composers
* gaffers
* producers
We are limiting the amount of people, so we can have a structured introduction and discussion. After that we get together loosely with some drinks and chats. And then we mostly go for dinner with a couple of us.
**Important information**:
*To sustain and grow this amazing community, we started a member contribution that is due every month. The money we collect is used solely for the purpose of the community. Of course you can come once or twice without contributing to check us out!*
Lets Discuss: Blood & Sinners
This time we will be discussing Blood & Sinners by Ryan Coogler
Film info:
https://m.imdb.com/de/title/tt31193180/
Don't forget to watch the film before joining the meetup :)
Screenwriting Focus Group | Filmmakers & Movie Nerds
**🎬 Screenwriters' Meetup Invitation 🎬**
This meetup is for anyone passionate about storytelling—whether you’re a screenwriter, filmmaker, producer, or someone with a great idea looking for the right collaborators. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your screenplay, this is the perfect space to create, collaborate, and refine your work.
**When You Bring Your Screenplay, Think About Three Key Ingredients:**
1. **Your Main Character** – Who are they? What drives them?
2. **The Central Conflict** – What’s at stake? What’s standing in their way?
3. **The Theme** – What’s the deeper idea that motivates you to tell this story?
If you’re struggling to find a theme, define your character, or establish a strong conflict—don’t worry. That’s exactly what this meetup is for. We’re here to help you uncover the core of your story and give you the tools to develop it further.
Already have an elaborate story? Great! Reflect on these elements:
* **Compelling Characters** – Are they layered, dynamic, and memorable?
* **Inner Conflicts, Interpersonal Tensions, and Global Stakes** – Does your story operate on multiple levels?
* **A Strong, Personal Theme** – Does your theme resonate with you and give your story purpose?
If you can identify these elements, we can dive even deeper and give you focused, constructive feedback to help your screenplay reach its full potential.
Bring your ideas, your drafts, and your passion. Let’s collaborate, challenge each other, and create stories that matter. We can’t wait to see you there!
[Ladies Only] I WRITE @Iska Café – A Silent Writing Club for Women
Welcome to **I WRITE**, a gentle space for anyone who wants to write—quietly, freely, and without judgment.
This will be a Ladies Only gathering: a women-only writing space designed for quiet, connection, and creativity.
Whether you’re journaling, writing a novel, drafting an article, or just processing your thoughts, this is a space to simply show up and write.
There’s no set topic, no feedback circle, and no pressure. Just a warm community, a calm atmosphere, and time dedicated to your writing practice.
🗓️ **What to expect:**
* 14:30 - 15:00 **→** 30 min arriving, optional socialising (arrive early, meet other writers)
* 15:00 - 16:00 **→** 1 hour of silent writing (headphones welcome, focus encouraged)
* 16:00–16:30 **→** 30 mins break + optional chat or solo time (stay and chat or go celebrate the rest of your Sunday)
* 16:30–17:30 → 1 more hour of silent writing (for those staying)
* 17:30–18:00 → 30 mins of chat, and leaving
🎒 **Bring:**
* Something to write with (laptop, notebook, phone, typewriter… anything goes)
* Your current project or a blank page
* Yourself, exactly as you are
**👉 Responsibility:**
* Our location is limited; thus, I am kindly asking you to RSVP only if you are willing to attend.
**📍Location:**
* We meet at the Iska Cafe at Kalckreuthstraße 7, 10777 Berlin.
Google map pin: [here](https://maps.app.goo.gl/765XQTN8KBGv95gx9)
* 🚇 **U1\, U2 Wittenbergplatz \|\| U1\, U2\, U3\, U4 Nollendorfplatz**
* 🚌 **106\, 187\, M19\, M29 An Der Urania \|\| M46 Motzstraße**
If you know how to hold a pen or how to type, you will always be welcomed.
Let's write together!
Folding Carnival Brunch
**Did you miss out on carnival and would like to catch up?**
Then join us for this (very) delayed celebration of carnival —origami style! We'll focus on creating a wide range of masks, from traditional models to playful animal reproductions 🎭
We'll once again be hosted by the library and cafè [Metis](https://www.genialokal.de/buchhandlung/berlin/metisbooksandcafe/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=758073257&gbraid=0AAAAADhklPs80v0bnZA2lg-gbu5thxxNz&gclid=CjwKCAjw7vzOBhBxEiwAc7WNr8DjHd7CMMxg0Gs5ndWUCfynlZoSwmw_AvWX3ODaDSrAvJ2-1URTZhoCkfUQAvD_BwE), which offers a wide range of drinks and snacks, including brunch options 🥞🍳
What you can expect at all our events:
* **Mandatory donation** (amount of your choice) – this supports essential costs like the Meetup subscription and keeps our community thriving 🌱 You can either submit a **physical donation** to the event host in person or make a **digital donation [here](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/origamiberlin?locale.x=de_DE&country.x=DE)** (and inform the host afterwards)
* In-person folding practice for all levels – beginners and experienced folders are equally welcome
* Origami paper + model instructions will be provided (from the host’s collection, for reference only). Feel free to bring your own favorite sheets or tools!
* Photos may be taken for memories & our archive (Meetup, Instagram, Telegram) – let the host know if you prefer not to appear
* We kindly encourage everyone to order at least one drink/snack to support [Metis](https://www.genialokal.de/buchhandlung/berlin/metisbooksandcafe/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=758073257&gbraid=0AAAAADhklPs80v0bnZA2lg-gbu5thxxNz&gclid=CjwKCAjw7vzOBhBxEiwAc7WNr8DjHd7CMMxg0Gs5ndWUCfynlZoSwmw_AvWX3ODaDSrAvJ2-1URTZhoCkfUQAvD_BwE) for hosting us!
⚠️ **RSVP Policy – Please Read** ⚠️
Our community has grown a lot since its birth in August 2024, which is amazing — but it also means we need to handle RSVPs more carefully:
* RSVP opens 7 days before each event (apart from short-notice events) and closes at noon on the event day.
* Please cancel your spot or contact the host directly (via Meetup message function or our Telegram channel) by noon on the event day if you can't make it last minute.
* Members with 2 no-shows (without notice) will be removed from the group unless a valid reason is provided.
Thank you for keeping things fun and reliable together as a community, see you all at the folding tables very soon!
あなたの近くのJapanese Filmsイベント
地元のJapanese Filmsコミュニティとつながろう
City Lights (1931)
In *City Lights*, Chaplin's Little Tramp meets a blind girl selling flowers who mistakes him for a wealthy man. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn the money she needs to have the surgery. He also befriends an alcoholic millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. When the blind girl and her grandmother fall behind in the rent and face eviction, he tries working and even enters a boxing competition to raise the money they need.
Regarded as Chaplin's masterpiece, *City Lights* has been ranked on more than seventeen "100 greatest movies of all time" lists. Orson Welles cited it as his favorite picture.
*City Lights* is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi and PlutoTV. The Columbus Library lists three copies on blu-ray and eight copies on DVD. Watch the movie on your own, then join us upstairs at East Market to discuss the film.
If you want more, *Unknown Chaplin* is a three-episode lost-footage documentary available on Youtube. It covers his time on *City Lights* beginning at the twenty-six minute mark of episode two: https://youtu.be/f8960Uc15hI?t=1558
Disc Tues / Choose Your Movie: THE CHRISTOPHERS vs NORMAL at the Gateway!
Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great new films! Option 1 (and the one I'll be seeing) is the top-reviewed comedy-drama, THE CHRISTOPHERS! The film is set in the art world and follows the estranged children of a former artist who hire a forger. It is directed by Steven Soderberg, stars Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel and has been earning rave reviews on the indie circuit. Option 2 is the latest action-thriller starring Bob Odenkirk, NORMAL! The film follows a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery. Here are descriptions, trailers and our plan for this event:
THE CHRISTOPHERS: The children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have a better inheritance when he dies. It is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning and James Corden. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film is earning an excellent 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it a “dynamic, emotional and surprising journey” and a “compelling chamber piece that works like intellectual comfort food.” Others call the film, an “incredibly funny, comedy drama with plot reversals that make it feel like it’s on the verge of a thriller!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H79-EqzmdwY&t=20s
NORMAL: This action-crime-thriller follows a man who comes to the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota to serve as the temporary sheriff. But a bank robbery leads him to a criminal underground reaches throughout the entire town. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. The film comes from the same team that brought us Nobody and the John Wick series, so expect an over-the-top, action-filled thrill ride! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmm-lM33Qw0&t=19s
PLAN: Details for this event have been confirmed! For THE CHRISTOPHERS, please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:40 and 6:50pm! For NORMAL, please purchase your ticket for the 7:30pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby between 7:10 and 7:20pm! For both films, tickets just $5 ($6.50 after online fees when purchased on the GFC website). Advance purchase is advised. Once you have yours, please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event.
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Fun Friday: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us for a Fun Friday event as we get together to see the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 original, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2! Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci all return for this follow-up that finds the former assistant is now a rival! Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: The film follow’s Miranda Priestly's struggle against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amidst declining print media. The film is directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna (who wrote/directed the 2006 original). It stars returning cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci along with newcomers Justin Theroux and Kenneth Branagh.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9HXmMnUEdE
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission/concession discounts. And make this a true Fun Friday by joining us after the show for the best part of the night – food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details, including showtime, will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer.
Should be a fun one, Dan
Dinner & a Movie: MICHAEL at Cinemark Stoneridge!
Join us for a fun Dinner & a Movie event as we get together to see MICHAEL + Dinner at CAP City! The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) as the King of Pop! Early buzz is strong for what should be an excellent musical-biopic! Here are details, a trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: This biographical musical drama follows the life of Michael Jackson, from his time with the Jackson 5 to his early solo career! Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) stars in the title role alongside Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller and Colman Domingo.
TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtgEE6rkxw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtgEE6rkxw)
MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 3:35pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 3:10 and 3:20pm. Tickets already on sale and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event!
DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie (around 6pm) at nearby CAP City Fine Diner! Seating is limited for the dinner portion of this event, so separate RSVP required. If you plan to join for Dinner AND the movie, please be sure to RSVP in both places.
CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Dinner After the Movie: Dinner After MICHAEL at CAP CITY FINE DINER!
A movie this big deserves a big dinner! Join us after MICHAEL for fun and delicious dinner at another CMG-favorite restaurant, CAP CITY FINE DINER! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details:
CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie.
MENU: [https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/](https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/)
RSVP: Dinner immediately following the movie at nearby CAP CITY FINE DINER! Please RSVP for here for the dinner portion of this event at Cap City Fine Diner. Since the dinner portion of this event is limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
CMG Gives Back: Serve Brunch at FAITH MISSION GRANT KITCHEN!
Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event:
FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces.
PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking is available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details:
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all 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 try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1
week of the event will not be eligible 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. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to all of YOU for volunteering at this (and any of our previous) CMG Gives Back events!
Should be a good/fun/meaningful time together, Dan






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