Meetup Bern

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Meetup Bern follows the guidelines of Meetup.com ... "we believe that real-life community is really, really important. When people come together, they create new possibilities for each other. Ideas spread, networks form, movements start. At its simplest, life is just better when you have people to enjoy it with.
Meetup exists to help people grow into the people they want to be and live happy and fulfilling lives by finding the communities that will help them thrive."

Meetup Bern is an inclusive group where organizers create events that all members are welcome to attend. Some groups may have a size limit and in certain instances, such as hiking groups, a specific fitness level may be required to make the event a safe and enjoyable event.

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Open Air Cinema in Kocher Park
Fri, Aug 7 · 7:30 PM CEST
Kocherpark, Bern, BE, CH
In case of bad weather: There will be no showing! Check the website starting at 18:00 the day of the show or, in the case of a really bad forecast, even earlier. Info can be found on the website: https://www.kinoimkocher.ch/

I usually arrive about 18:15 to buy dinner and a drink. You are allowed to bring your own food and drinks.

Films: A wide range of films are being shown, always in the original language. The films being shown can be found here: https://www.kinoimkocher.ch/programm. See below for more information on the films.

Cost of entry: FREE, but you may donate when you leave the park. Bring a picnic blanket or beach towel. You can bring your own food & drinks or you can purchase things on site.

General info:
Entry, Bar and Food Stands open at 18:00. Seating on the ground starts to get crowded by 19:15-19:30 and the main film starts when it gets dark, about 21:00. (There are also usually short films scheduled before each main showing.)

There is a bar, a popcorn stand and a food truck. Separate from that, other things available in the past have been: Asian finger food (samosas and spring rolls), ice cream and a place to order pizzas which are then delivered to a table near the entry to the cinema area of the park.

How to find me: Look for me at the top of the hill, by the bush on the right (when looking up the hill). I always try to wear a very bright/fluorescent colored Tshirt so I am easy to spot! I can only save a place for 2-3 other people so get there early to make sure of a spot. I have an orange, red and white picnic blanket spread out.
Eight films are being shown and, for the first time, other things will be happening during the 10 days of this event.
- August 7-8, Friday and Saturday, 2 films (see below).
- August 8-15, Monday to Saturday, 3 events and 3 films (see below).
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I am planning to attend:
- August 8
- August 12
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- Friday, August 7th: Jurassic Park is a 1993 American science fiction adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Michael Crichton and David Koepp, based on Crichton's 1990 novel. Starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Richard Attenborough, the film is set on the fictional island of Isla Nublar near Costa Rica, where wealthy businessman John Hammond (Attenborough) and a team of genetic scientists have created a wildlife park of de-extinct dinosaurs. In English with German subtitles.
- Saturday, August 8th: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (German: Nosferatu – Eine Symphonie des Grauens) is a 1922 silent German Expressionist vampire film. It stars Max Schreck as Count Orlok, a vampire who preys on the wife of his estate agent and brings the plague to their town. I believe there will be a musical soundtrack.
- Monday, August 10th: Live Stand-Up-Comedy with 6 comedians.
- Tuesday, August 11th: Lucas' Pub QuizCompany.
- Wednesday, August 12th: Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain is a 2001 French-German film co-written and directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. It is a romantic comedy featuring magical realism. In French with German subtitles.
- Thursday, August 13th: Capernaum is a 2018 Lebanese drama film starring Syrian refugee child actor Zain Al Rafeea as Zain El Hajj, a 12-year-old living in the slums of Beirut. The film is told in flashback format and debuted at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, where it was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or and won the Jury Prize. In Original sound with German subtitles.
- Friday, August 14th: "Surprise Movie" for age 16 and older. In English with German subtitles.
- Saturday, August 15th: a concert with Ebow, Soukey, Stuber & Goalie to celebrate 10 years of cinema in Kocher Park.
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Casual walks & hikes: Sigriswil Church loop from Lake Thun
Sat, Aug 8 · 9:50 AM CEST
Gunten Busstop, Dorfstrasse, 3654 gunten, Sigriswil, CH
# Sigriswil Suspension Bridge – Sigriswil Church loop from Lake Thun

We are organizing a moderate hike/walk near Lake Thun covering approximately 8 kilometers.

⏱️02:34
↔️8.09km
↗️320m

It is important to have a good basic level of fitness. The paths are easily walkable, and no special skills are required.

https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/1814769?ref=wdd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=2770046499675

Meeting date/time : SAT, AUG 08, 2026 / 09:50 AM.
Meeting Point : Gunten, Dorf Bus station.

If you're planning to use public transportation, please refer to the attached photo for directions on how to reach there from Bern train station.
- It is advisable to bring a raincoat or an umbrella, proper hiking shoes or boots suitable for the terrain.
- Don't forget to bring sufficient water and a picnic for your hike :)
- Since the weather is getting sunnier, it's advisable to bring along sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen for your comfort and protection.
DISCLAIMER
You are joining this event at your own risk and are responsible for your actions, choices and judgment as to whether you are capable to do this hike. It is not a difficult hike but requires a reasonable level of fitness.
The organizer of this event is not liable for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event.
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Open Air Cinema in Kocher Park
Sat, Aug 8 · 7:30 PM CEST
Kocherpark, Bern, BE, CH
In case of bad weather: There will be no showing! Check the website starting at 18:00 the day of the show or, in the case of a really bad forecast, even earlier. Info can be found on the website: https://www.kinoimkocher.ch/

I usually arrive about 18:15 to buy dinner and a drink. You are allowed to bring your own food and drinks.

Films: A wide range of films are being shown, always in the original language. The films being shown can be found here: https://www.kinoimkocher.ch/programm. See below for more information on the films.

Cost of entry: FREE, but you may donate when you leave the park. Bring a picnic blanket or beach towel. You can bring your own food & drinks or you can purchase things on site.

General info:
Entry, Bar and Food Stands open at 18:00. Seating on the ground starts to get crowded by 19:15-19:30 and the main film starts when it gets dark, about 21:00. (There are also usually short films scheduled before each main showing.)

There is a bar, a popcorn stand and a food truck. Separate from that, other things available in the past have been: Asian finger food (samosas and spring rolls), ice cream and a place to order pizzas which are then delivered to a table near the entry to the cinema area of the park.

How to find me: Look for me at the top of the hill, by the bush on the right (when looking up the hill). I always try to wear a very bright/fluorescent colored Tshirt so I am easy to spot! I can only save a place for 2-3 other people so get there early to make sure of a spot. I have an orange, red and white picnic blanket spread out.
Eight films are being shown and, for the first time, other things will be happening during the 10 days of this event.
- August 8, Saturday, 1 film (see below).
- August 10-15, Monday to Saturday, 3 events and 3 films (see below).
===============================

I am planning to attend:
- August 8
- August 12
========================
- Saturday, August 8th: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (German: Nosferatu – Eine Symphonie des Grauens) is a 1922 silent German Expressionist vampire film. It stars Max Schreck as Count Orlok, a vampire who preys on the wife of his estate agent and brings the plague to their town. I believe there will be a musical soundtrack.
- Monday, August 10th: Live Stand-Up-Comedy with 6 comedians.
- Tuesday, August 11th: Lucas' Pub QuizCompany.
- Wednesday, August 12th: Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain is a 2001 French-German film co-written and directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. It is a romantic comedy featuring magical realism. In French with German subtitles.
- Thursday, August 13th: Capernaum is a 2018 Lebanese drama film starring Syrian refugee child actor Zain Al Rafeea as Zain El Hajj, a 12-year-old living in the slums of Beirut. The film is told in flashback format and debuted at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, where it was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or and won the Jury Prize. In Original sound with German subtitles.
- Friday, August 14th: "Surprise Movie" for age 16 and older. In English with German subtitles.
- Saturday, August 15th: a concert with Ebow, Soukey, Stuber & Goalie to celebrate 10 years of cinema in Kocher Park.
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"Un Divan à New York" from the Juliette Binoche retrospective at the REX cinema
Sun, Aug 9 · 10:45 AM CEST
Cinema REX Bern, Schwanengasse 9, Bern, BE, CH
In English with German and French subtitles.

Meeting time allows us 15 minutes before the film starts to find each other - please be on time so we can get seats together.

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The following information is all from Wikipedia.

About the film: Un Divan à New York (English title: A Couch in New York) is a 1996 romantic comedy film which centers on an anonymous exchange of apartments between a successful New York psychoanalyst (William Hurt) and a young woman from Paris (Juliette Binoche).

About the actress: Juliette Binoche (born in March 1964) is a French actress. She has appeared in more than 60 films, particularly in French and English, and has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award and a César Award. She is also the only actress - along with Julianne Moore - to have won an acting award at the world's three major film festivals (a Volpi Cup, the Silver Bear for Best Actress and the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress).
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