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An inspiring, high-energy meeting of public speaking, connection, and personal growth in the heart of Berlin. **Mercury Toastmasters Berlin** invites you to our weekly meeting at our new home at **Das Center, Potsdamer Platz**, in the stunning **Historic Imperial Breakfast Hall**. *Experience the **power of prepared speeches** loaded with bold ideas, participate in our **dynamic Impromptu Session**, and **gain valuable insights** during our feedback segment.* *Leave with practical tools, fresh ideas, and renewed inspiration.* *Whether you want to speak up at work, boost your presence, or just meet inspiring people, you’ll feel at home at Mercury Toastmasters Berlin.* *** **[What to Expect:](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/)** ✨ A supportive space to speak, grow, and connect 🎤 Engaging prepared speeches ⚡ Fun, fast-paced impromptu speaking challenges 💬 Feedback session you can actually use 🌍 A friendly, international crowd (around 25–30 people) **Schedule** (times may vary) ⏰ 19:15 - Doors open & networking 🎙️ 19:30 - Prepared Speeches 🏓 20:35 - Impromptu Session (Guest welcome to join) ↩️ 21:00 - Constructive feedback 💬 21:30 - Food, drinks & relaxed socializing **No experience needed.** ***Come curious. Leave energized.*** *** **🤙 [Hear it from our members:](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eRtvR9DRNqU9WZQn7)** *“You can sharpen your public speaking skills and gain tons of confidence, while having fun and making new friends. Mercury is well-structured, fun, and affordable.”* — *Therese Pitt* *“Mercury gave me a safe place to speak, create, and grow. I love the multicultural vibe and supportive community. It’s the best place to learn and have fun.”* — *Krisztina Linka* *** **[Did You Know?](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/about-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)** Toastmasters is where people go to get better at speaking—and grow into confident communicators and leaders. Today [Toastmasters ](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/about-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)has 350,000+ members across 16,000 clubs in 143 countries. And [Mercury](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/) is one of the best places to experience it. So bring your curiosity, your energy—and just be yourself. Whether you’re just starting or ready to level up, there’s a place for you here. *** **[Wondering what you get as a member?](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/membership-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)** Think expert feedback, real-world speaking practice, and a supportive crew that’s got your back. [See you Wednesday night! 🎉](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/)

Cuban salsa classes every Wednesday . Join us, learn how to dance, save lives and make friends! **Classes**: 19:00 - Absolute Beginners (For Free) 20:00 - Beginners 2 21.00 - Improvers 1 **Price: (Card payment only)** 1 class - 7€ 10 class pass - 49€ or 42€ reduced* (To use within 11 weeks. Valid for all our classes. It can only be used by one person per class. No refund possible) * Reduced price for students, Schüler, Azubis, H4-Empfänger, and pensioners/retired folks. A valid proof is needed. **Why should you learn Salsa, and why with us?** - It's great fun! - You don't need any prior dancing experience. - You get to know loads of new people. - No registration, just swing by. - No fix starting date - you can start any week. - No dress code - come in whatever you feel comfortable in. Note:No outside shoes in the room: socks or a pair of clean shoes will be required - No partner needed - we change regularly during the classes (bring all your friends though!) - You can help us make a difference! **What is Salsa4Water**? Simple! We teach Salsa and donate all our profits to the NGO Welthungerhilfe, which uses these funds for their local projects in Malawi. Welthungerhilfe fights for equal access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in nearly 40 countries world wide. This gives you the chance to save lives while dancing!

**Deutsch lernen und Theater spielen - Wöchentlicher Kurs - VHS Steglitz** Termine: Mittwochs, 29.04.- 01.07.2026, je 18:30 - 21:30 (10 Termine) Preis: 82€ (für 10 Termine) Infos & Anmeldung: https://www.vhsit.berlin.de/VHSKURSE/BusinessPages/CourseDetail.aspx?id=796474 In diesem kreativen Theaterkurs entdecken und üben wir die deutsche Sprache spielerisch! Mit Methoden aus Theater und Performance-Kunst vertiefen und erweitern wir unsere Deutschkenntnisse. Wir schlüpfen in verschiedene Rollen, improvisieren Szenen und arbeiten mit verschiedenen Theatertexten. Durch gemeinsames Ausprobieren und Experimentieren verschwindet die Angst vor Fehlern ? stattdessen stehen Ausdruck, Bewegung und Spaß im Mittelpunkt. In den zehn Einheiten beschäftigen wir uns mit Themen wie Karneval, Sport, Gedichten, dem Genre Talk-Show und originalen deutschen Theatertexten. Die Übungen stammen aus Improvisation, biografischem Theater, Performance, Storytelling und kreativem Schreiben. Schauspielkenntnisse sind nicht notwendig. Das abgeschlossene B1 Sprachniveau ist Voraussetzung. Die Kursleiterin Sarah Bergin ist ausgebildete Theaterpädagogin und Deutschlehrerin. | | | --- | |

In einer kleinen, gemütlichen Gruppe treffen wir uns regelmäßig, um den Tag mit positiver Energie zu beginnen - für mehr Vitalität und Lebensfreude. Mit Energieübungen, EdxTM nach Dr. Gallo - eine Meridianklopftechnik mit postiven Affirmationen, Atem- & Energieübungen ... und einem netten Gespräch bei Tee und Kaffee. Das Treffen ist kostenlos - Spenden sind willkommen! Wer möchte kann anschließend noch eine Access Bars Session zum Morning Special bekommen: https://www.i-feel-so-good.de/access-consciousness/access-consciousness-einzelsessions/access-bars-sessions.html Anmeldung bitte zeitnah telefonisch oder per whatsapp - die Plätze sind begrenzt

Prerequisites: None! Wednesdays 19:00-21:30, May 13-July 1 Class Show: July 8 [https://www.improvworksberlin.com/book-online](https://www.improvworksberlin.com/book-online) All the world's a stage: learn to make it yours! In this beginner's acting course, we introduce you to the tools needed to bring scripted theater to life. Working with a range of techniques, we aim to demystify acting and enable students to approach texts with a sense of wonder and play. Together, we’ll create a conscious, supportive space where we’ll focus on bringing our own experience and imagination to the text, making strong choices, and working together with our scene partners. We’ll empower each other with the “Freedom to Fail,” thereby unleashing our inner creativity. Over 8 classes, we’ll explore the principles of scripted acting primarily through two-person scene work. The concepts of presence, agreement, trust, commitment and support are fostered through large and small group exercises. By the end of the class, you’ll be well-prepared to perform short two-person scenes. You'll also have a ton of fun and make new friends! In the end-of-class show, you’ll get to show off all you’ve learned to an invited audience of family and friends. Prerequisites: None! Wednesdays 19:00-21:30, May 13-July 1 Class Show: July 8 Spots are limited in these small classes, so sign up soon! [https://www.improvworksberlin.com/book-online](https://www.improvworksberlin.com/book-online)

Do you want to write creatively but don't know where to start or how to keep yourself motivated to finish a piece? Join me for a four-week series to learn skills to improve your writing. Each week, I'll introduce you to a different aspect of craft, and you'll have opportunities to practice what you learn in easy-to-follow exercises. You'll have pieces of writing to take home after each session. Bring something to write on and write with. Some writing materials will be provided. **One: Point of View** **Two: Character** **Three: Setting (Time and Place)** **Four: Shaping Your Work** **Five: Write, Write, and Write Again (Editing)** This series is designed as a full course. It's strongly suggested that you attend all classes so you can get the most out of it. The course is structured in a way that you can also drop in for a single session. **Note: this series is a paid course at 90Mil Art School in Berlin. Book here [Write Here, Write Now: Introduction to Creative Writing (May)](https://90milartschool.softr.app/workshop-details-artschool?recordId=rechDvzTrrHwCAddz)**

Stell dir vor, die kritische Stimme in deinem Kopf, die dir einredet, du seist nicht gut genug oder könntest deine Träume nicht verwirklichen, verstummt. Dies geschieht auf wunderbare Weise durch das sanfte Berühren der Access Bars®-Punkte an deinem Kopf. Die Anwendung der Bars® hat positive Auswirkungen auf nahezu alle Bereiche deines Lebens: von Körper und Beziehungen über Sexualität, Heilung und der Manifestation von Geld bis hin zur Lebensfreude, Kommunikationsfähigkeit und Kreativität. Limitierende Glaubenssätze werden auf sanfte Art und Weise aufgelöst, negative Emotionen in Kraft verwandelt. Die Wirksamkeit der Access Bars® bei Ängsten, Depressionen, ADHS und anderen psychosomatischen Symptomen ist wissenschaftlich belegt! Du hast die Möglichkeit, die Access Bars bei dir selbst, deinen Liebsten und sogar bei Klienten anzuwenden. Möchtest du herausfinden, welche weiteren Veränderungen die Access Bars bewirken können? Welche wertvolle Toolbox für Transformation du nach diesem Kurstag mit nach Hause nimmst, erfährst du auf meiner Website: https://www.i-feel-so-good.de/access-consciousness/kurse-ausbildungen/access-bars-kurs.html Bitte beachte, dass die Kursanmeldung ausschließlich telefonisch möglich ist. Bei unseren Kennenlerntreffen hast du die Gelegenheit, eine Session zu genießen und dich mit Praktizierenden auszutauschen. Wenn du ein sehr persönliches Thema in der Tiefe bearbeiten möchtest, lade ich dich ein, eine Einzelsession zu vereinbaren.

Travel the world through your cello. In the World Cello Circle, we will explore traditional music from across the globe and learn to play it by ear and by sight reading in a safe and supportive environment. We focus on listening closely and capturing the character of each tradition. You’ll learn how melodies and rhythms move, and how music from different parts of the world comes to life in your hands. Everything is taught in a clear and accessible way, so you can quickly connect to the essence of the music. The Cello Circle is open for all levels of curious cellists, from beginners to pros. No pressure for performance. Learning to play by ear collectively and discovering the soul of music from around the world. Join the Cello Circle. 🌍🎶 16.05.26 at 17.00-19.00 CET 📍Berlin Raw:cc & Online live Worldwide 💻 Sign up here: https://berlincelloacademy.com/event/6552057/761013270/world-cello-circle-with-dalai-cellai-in-person-ticket Erkunden wir die Welt mit deinem Cello. Im World Cello Circle entdecken wir traditionelle Musik aus aller Welt und lernen, sie in einer sicheren und unterstützenden Umgebung nach Gehör und vom Blatt zu spielen. Unsere Hauptaufgabe ist es, genau hinzuhören und den Charakter jeder Tradition einzufangen. Du lernst, wie sich Melodien und Rhythmen entfalten und wie Musik aus verschiedenen Teilen der Welt in deinen Händen zum Leben erwacht. Alles wird klar und verständlich vermittelt, sodass du schnell eine Verbindung zum Essenz der Musik herstellen kannst. Der Cello Circle steht neugierigen Cellisten aller Niveaus offen, vom Anfänger bis zum Profi. Kein Leistungsdruck. Gemeinsam das Spielen nach Gehör lernen und die Seele der Musik aus aller Welt entdecken. Werde Teil des Cello Circle.

Du möchtest deine Umsetzungskraft und Lebensfreude steigern, wieder ganz bei dir ankommen? Dann lade ich dich herzlich zu einer Access Bars Session ein. Wenn du möchtest, unterstützen ich dich auch gerne bei einem Thema, das dich bewegt. Auf meiner Website erfährst du, was dich erwartet. [https://www.i-feel-so-good.de/access-consciousness/access-consciousness-einzelsessions/access-bars-sessions.html](https://www.i-feel-so-good.de/access-consciousness/access-consciousness-einzelsessions/access-bars-sessions.html) Kostenbeitrag für eine Einzelsession: 30 Euro (statt 65 Euro) Bitte melde dich telefonisch an: Mobil: 015259528821

Join an immersive meditation experience to deeply free your body, mind and brain from accumulated stressful states. It’s an opportunity to take a conscious pause from the rush of daily life, and to discover greater wellbeing, calm and joy from within. **Learn six meditative arts** Dissolve stress in deeper layers of your consciousness to break the habitual continuity in your thinking, emotions and actions and nurture beautiful states of being. **Transform through insights** Be in a field where the mind naturally calms down and insights happen, leading to greater relief from accumulated stress and thinking patterns. **Grow in awareness through Deeksha** Experience Deeksha, the phenomenon that helps to speed up your growth and takes you from merely understanding a teaching into experiencing its essence. **Enjoy restfulness in your body and mind** Let your body recharge and your brain rewire for greater clarity and emotional balance, naturally experience joy and connection. **Receive powerful tools for your inner state:** Learn to apply practices that become your daily instruments for dissolving inner stress and nurturing beautiful states of being. **Who is this course for** The course is suitable for you regardless your meditation experience. Join it if you like to: * Discover joy, motivation, and clarity in life * Feel greater connection to yourself and the people around you * Spend much less of your time in anxiety, fear, or doubt * Pursue your career goals not from a place of exhaustion and strife, but from calmness and passion * Dissolve the sense of dissatisfaction with life * Live a greater life, in touch with your inner compass, without feeling empty or lost You will deeply detox from stress on all levels, and feel renewed, with more clarity in mind and greater inner balance to live from beautiful states. **Course format** * The format is a 2-day course where you arrive in the morning and leave in the evening, so it is not a residential retreat. * Expect approx. 8-9 hours per day, with time allocated for breaks and lunch. * The course includes guided meditations, wisdom teachings, breathing practices, and Deeksha. * This is not a yoga retreat. However, we will include some simple body movement just to support ourselves during the day. * The course language is English. * Please participate only if you can attend both full days to receive the full experience. **Dates & Time** Course dates: 16-17 May 2026 Daily timing: 09:00–18:00 **Pricing** The prices include participation in the course, a small gift and tea and snacks during the breaks. * €200 – Early bird price until 26th April * €290 – Regular price starting from 27th April Refund policy: * Full refund until 15th of April (1 month prior event) * 50% refund until 8th of May (1 week prior event) * No refund from 9th of May This course is also offered in a retreat format in Sweden from 28-31 May. The content will be the same, but the experience includes staying at the Oneness Nordic Center in a beautiful Swedish forest. Learn more about it [here](https://www.meetup.com/oneness-berlin/events/313783601/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=474772230). **How to join** To reserve your spot please [sign up](https://forms.gle/H5U5nRqHWQe9BW778) and complete the payment. You will find the payment details in the form. Feel free to reach out if you need any help or have a question. *The minimum number of participants for this course is 7, the maximum is 21, so please secure your spot.*

**For registration for this class see: [https://www.kang-center.de/taekwondo-berlin/#taekwondo-kurse-berlin](https://www.kang-center.de/taekwondo-berlin/#taekwondo-kurse-berlin)** We are an international group (speaking English, German and Korean), enthusiastic and ambitious learning the art of traditional Taekwon-Do, meaning full perfection and power but no contact. Our grandmaster Kang, Shin-Gyu is a student of famous grandmaster Kwon, Jae-Hwa, so that we can learn from the originals. Sounds sophisticated? It is - and also a lot of fun! Most of us are between 20 an 30 years old, half of them male and half female. But we welcome anybody any age! As a beginner you need nothing more than some comfortable sportswear. See you in Class!

**How good is your German? Take our free [German Placement test online!](https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/topic/5474.german-placement-test.html)** At [Sprachenatelier](https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en) you can test your level for free before you start your language course! The test takes only 15-20 minutes and you should take it at least 2 weeks before your course starts. Sign up for it here on our website: [www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de](https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/topic/5474.german-placement-test.html) **We look forward to seeing you!**

Build and Strengthen Your Football Foundation in a Beginner-Friendly Environment. Looking to feel more comfortable and confident on a pitch? Join us for professional training sessions crafted specifically for beginner/amateurs and those eager to strengthen their foundational football skills. Our sessions focus on helping you grasp the basics and build a solid foundation lead by UEFA Licensed Coach - https://www.transfermarkt.co.in/fernando-rebora/profil/trainer/122442 **Beginner-Friendly Coaching:** • Led by UEFA Licensed Coach, our sessions focus on helping you grasp the basics and build a solid foundation. **First Session is FREE:** • Experience our supportive and friendly environment with no commitment. **Affordable Monthly Fee:** • Continue your development for just **50 EUR** per month after your free session. Training Details: We are a beginner/amateur football lovers who train with a coach to improve our technique and practice game knowledge. • When: Every Friday at 5 PM • Duration: 1.5-hour sessions focusing on fundamental skills and confidence-building • Where: Meet us on Platz #1 What You’ll Gain **Essential Skills:** Learn and master the fundamentals to help you play confidently. **Boosted Confidence:** Feel at ease joining any pickup game knowing you have the skills to enjoy the game. **Supportive Community:** Train with like-minded individuals in a welcoming atmosphere. Take the First Step Towards Confident Play! Don’t let inexperience keep you off the field. This is your chance to develop your abilities in a nurturing setting and start enjoying football like never before. **👉 Sign Up Today and Kickstart Your Football Journey with Confidence!**

Looking to connect with other young adults with food allergy? Join **Adulting with Allergies**, FARE’s social club for young adults 21 and up. **[Register Here](https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/adulting-allergies-young-adult-food-allergy-social-club)!** The goal of Adulting with Allergies is to create a space where young adults can connect, share experiences, and build community. Members can participate in quarterly virtual hangouts, as well as annual in-person events hosted in cities across the U.S. Our first **VIRTUAL** session will take place on **May 26 at 7 PM EST** and will focus on navigating food allergies in the workplace. Please note that there is no limit to number of attendees. If you're interested in registering, click the link above!

Join us for another session of our study group as we continue our coverage of the book Domain-Specific Small Language Models. In this session, we will attempt to cover Chapters 13 on "Creating end-to-end applications", which explores RAG and Agents and Chapter 14, on "Advanced Components for LLM Applications", which explores GraphRAG. This isn't just a lecture! Come ready to ask questions, share insights, and code along. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this is the perfect opportunity to continue to learn together. If you plan to work with the code on your own laptop during the session, try and download the code from here https://github.com/virtualramblas/Domain-Specific-Small-Language-Models ahead of time.

Discover the path to stress management, life's tranquility, and self-improvement through Heartfulness Meditation. Embrace relaxation, meditation, and emotional detoxification practices to unlock your best self. Join our free sessions every Sunday at 8 AM at VA. Experience the profound benefits of these simple yet powerful practices. Commit to a few months of meditation and witness the transformative impact firsthand. We eagerly await your presence at these enlightening sessions.

We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“The Physics of Baseball,”** with Scott Paulson, professor of physics and interdisciplinary liberal studies at James Madison University. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-physics-of-baseball](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-physics-of-baseball) .] Profs and Pints is offering baseball fans an even bigger treat than Cracker Jack, an exploration of the physics underlying their beloved sport. Professor Scott Paulson, who regularly teaches introductory physics classes that make the physics behind real-world phenomena accessible to all, will discuss the forces and phenomena that come into play in baseball during pitching, batting, and fielding. He’ll toss you basic physics concepts that help explain how baseball’s routine plays got to be that way, and he’ll explain what’s going on in some situations where the laws of physics seem to be violated by what’s happening on the field. Ever wondered why curveballs curve or knuckleballs behave so strangely? You’ll learn how Newton’s laws and the Magnus force explain how pitchers get drastically different results from subtle differences in their releases. Curious about what exactly the “sweet spot” of the bat is? Ever wondered how big an advantage batters get from the thin air of Mile High Stadium? We’ll explore the physics of the batted ball, examining the phenomena of waves and analyzing the interaction of ball, bat and batter with the help of high-speed video. During one of the more exciting scenarios in a baseball game—the close play at the plate—fans often see outfielders throw to an infielder rather than directly to home. We’ll look at the pros and cons of this relay play, known as a “cut-off,” in the context of the physics of projectile motion. Finally, we will also look into high-profile cheating scandals involving corked bats and doctored balls. Dr. Paulson will present models to explain how these alterations to the equipment can benefit the batter and pitcher respectively, and he’ll discuss how much these models are backed up by data. These few hours in a brewpub will forever enhance your enjoyment of time at the ballpark. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: Photo by Tage Olsin / Wikimedia Commons

FIRST STEP: Complete this Application Link: [https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/form.php?orgcode=CVAC&fid=4888901](https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/form.php?orgcode=CVAC&fid=4888901) Who Is The Program Designed For? Businesses that: -Hold a business license from a city or county located in the Richmond Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) -Been in business at least 2 years -Desire to increase the number of employees -Has a vision to grow the business The Black Business Accelerator Program’s goal is to help propel African American businesses to a level in which they can compete and perform equally with majority businesses that have stronger roots and relationships. We support this goal with a 3 month course that covers 6 sessions with industry leaders in the areas of accessing capital, organizational development, human resources, branding, and growing digitally. The Black Business Accelerator Program receives sponsorship from Henrico Economic Development, Chesterfield Economic Development, and the Virginia State University Center for Entrepreneurship, enabling us to offer a low tuition fee of $300 for the full course. Participants in the program have the choice to pay the tuition in full or opt for a two-payment plan, with the full payment due before the course's first day. The program offers both virtual and in-person options. In-person classes are conducted at 6802 Paragon Place, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Richmond, VA. Virtual students will receive information during the course to join. The course consists of six sessions held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on the following dates. Applicants should ensure their availability for these dates before applying: **SUMMER 2026 DATES** * May 13 * May 27 * June 10 * June 24 * July 8 * July 22

**Studio 151 Learning Lab: Photography Foundations Series — Lighting Basics** Photography starts with light—but understanding how to actually *use* it is where most people get stuck. This session is designed to simplify lighting in a way that makes sense for real-world shooting. Instead of a traditional lecture, we’ll learn through curated video content, pausing to break things down, ask questions, and connect it to real studio work. You’ll see how lighting works, talk through it as a group, and then have the chance to explore it hands-on. *** **What We’ll Cover** * Natural light vs. studio light (and when to use each) * Simple one-light setups that work * How light direction shapes your image * Creating clean, consistent results *** **What to Expect** * Guided video learning (watch + pause + discuss) * Real-time breakdown of concepts in plain language * Hands-on opportunities to experiment * Open networking with other photographers * Snacks will be available, bring a bagged lunch if you like! *** **You’ll Leave With** * A clearer understanding of how light works * Simple setups you can try immediately * More confidence in any shooting environment *** Free to attend (limited spots)