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**Open writing circle** For **LGBTQIA+** With **Gugulethu Duma** **[Free with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/writing-circle/w12-2026)** **Soften, Observe, Allow: Writing the Body** This workshop invites you into a gentle, embodied approach to language. Rooted in somatic practice and my Body Noise methodology, we move through breathwork, voice activation, and guided reflection, generating new text through movement, word association, and response to prompts and poetic indices. This workshop invites you into a gentle, embodied approach to language. Rooted in somatic practice and my Body Noise methodology, we move through breathwork, voice activation, and guided reflection, generating new text through movement, word association, and response to prompts and poetic indices. As a facilitator, Dumama is interested in how people can show up in their entirety—without shame or judgment—and allow multidimensional texts to emerge in relation to the present moment. The workshop moves as a kind of care lab, where participants can collectively be with what is here, softly, together. Through prompts, free writing, and optional sharing, Gugu holds space for writing as a practice of care, release, and self-attunement. *This workshop is free. Participatns are encouraged to bring a donation to support the artist.* **Words and stories reside within all of us, waiting to be discovered.** Our monthly Open Writing Circle invites people with all levels of writing experience to explore their creativity and imagination. In each session, one of Berlin’s many exceptional writers, poets, artists, or curators will create a vibrant and collective learning experience. Whether you’re interested in fiction, memoir, non-fiction, or poetry, this supportive space encourages you to uncover the words within you. We’ll draw upon techniques used in writing workshops to unleash your innate talent in a collaborative environment that will allow for a dynamic exchange of ideas and insights. This workshop aims to create an affirming, playful and empowering space for queer people to explore, express and celebrate their identities as well as to provide a platform for the stories of the LGBTQIA+ community to be shared, heard and valued. 🔵 **Open writing circle** Fur **LGTBQIA+** Mit **Gugulethu Duma** **[Kostenlos mit Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/writing-circle/w12-2026/)** **Gast in diesem Monat: Gugulethu Duma (aka Dumama)** **Softening, Observing, Allowing: Schreiben mit dem Körper** Dieser Workshop lädt Sie zu einem sanften, verkörperten Zugang zur Sprache ein. Verwurzelt in somatischer Praxis und Gugulethus Body-Noise-Methodik führen wir Sie durch Atemarbeit, Stimmaktivierung und angeleitete Reflexion. Durch Bewegung, Wortassoziationen sowie das Schreiben als Antwort auf Impulse und poetische Anker entstehen neue Texte. **Softening, Observing, Allowing: Schreiben mit dem Körper** Dieser Workshop lädt Sie zu einem sanften, verkörperten Zugang zur Sprache ein. Verwurzelt in somatischer Praxis und Gugulethus Body-Noise-Methodik führen wir Sie durch Atemarbeit, Stimmaktivierung und angeleitete Reflexion. Durch Bewegung, Wortassoziationen sowie das Schreiben als Antwort auf Impulse und poetische Anker entstehen neue Texte. Als Facilitatorin interessiert sich Dumama dafür, wie wir in unserer Ganzheit erscheinen können – ohne Scham oder Urteil – und wie mehrdimensionale Texte in Beziehung zum gegenwärtigen Moment entstehen dürfen. Dieser Workshop bewegt sich wie eine Art Care-Labor: ein Raum, in dem wir kollektiv mit dem sein können, was gerade da ist – sanft, gemeinsam. Durch Impulse, Freewriting und optionales Teilen hält Gugu den Raum für Schreiben als Praxis von Fürsorge, Loslassen und Selbstabstimmung. Dieser Workshop ist kostenlos. Die Teilnehmenden sind eingeladen, eine Spende mitzubringen, um die Künstlerin zu unterstützen. **Worte und Geschichten wohnen in uns allen und warten darauf, entdeckt zu werden.** * Unser monatlicher offener Schreibkreis lädt Menschen mit allen Erfahrungsstufen im Schreiben ein, ihre Kreativität und Fantasie zu erforschen.In jeder Sitzung wird eine der vielen außergewöhnlichen schreibenden, dichtenden oder künstlerisch tätigen Personen Berlins ein lebendiges und kollektives Lernerlebnis gestalten. * Ob du dich für Fiktion, Memoiren, Sachbücher oder Poesie interessierst, dieser unterstützende Raum ermutigt dich, die Worte in deinem Inneren zu entdecken. Wir werden Techniken aus Schreibworkshops nutzen, um dein angeborenes Talent in einer kollaborativen Umgebung zu entfesseln, die einen dynamischen Austausch von Ideen und Einsichten ermöglicht. * Dieser Workshop zielt darauf ab, einen bestärkenden, spielerischen und ermächtigenden Raum für queere Menschen zu schaffen, um ihre Identitäten zu erforschen, auszudrücken und zu feiern, sowie eine Plattform zu bieten, auf der die Geschichten der LGBTQIA+-Gemeinschaft geteilt, gehört und wertgeschätzt werden können.

For International Women’s Day 2026, the global theme is **Break the Pattern**. Breaking the pattern means refusing to accept things simply because they’ve always been done that way. It’s about challenging outdated norms, disrupting bias, and stepping into spaces where women were not always expected. Technology shapes our world — but who gets to shape technology? Join us in Berlin for an inspiring evening hosted by **Women Techmakers Berlin in Collaboration with OJIN AixHaus** where we’ll explore how women and allies are challenging traditional paths in tech, redefining leadership, and building a more inclusive future. **✨ What to expect:** • Inspiring lightning talks from women in tech • Interactive discussions with the community • Networking with the Berlin tech ecosystem **✨ Agenda Highlights** **18:00 - 19:00** Registration, Pizza & Networking **19:00 - 19:15** Welcome words **19:15 - 19:35** Empowering Innovation: Building Inclusive Cultures for Women in Tech and Harnessing Their Unique Strengths **19:35-19:45** Break **19:45- 20:30** Panel Session: Break the Pattern - Tech Beyond the Default in the AI Era **20:30 -21:45** Networking **✨ Speakers** **Speaker:** [Shivany Powani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivany-powani/) Leader, Speaker, Program Management Lead **Panelists:** [Eva Hoffmann](https://www.linkedin.com/in/evamhoffmann/overlay/about-this-profile/) Engineering Manager at trawa [Soukayna Ikhiche](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAACjVG_0Bc1OkM1HWT64lE4gH6cl9yKfh58c) Brand Marketing @Meta \| Brand Expert & Speaker [Tanja Kojić](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanjakojich/overlay/about-this-profile/) User Researcher at Technische Universität Berlin Whether you're a developer, designer, product manager, founder, student, or simply curious about tech — this event is for you. 💡 Come share your story, connect with others, and reflect on one simple question: **What pattern will you break?** 📅 **Date**: March 31, 2026 📍 **Location**: Ojin AixHaus, Chausseestraße 36, 10115 Berlin 🎟 Free community event (registration required) Let’s challenge the status quo and shape the future of tech together. * **About Ojin** Ojin AixHaus is the new AI Playground in Berlin. A collaborative community space where scientists, machine learning engineers, founders, creators, and AI enthusiasts come together to build the future of AI. Ojin AixHaus is free to join, open for startups in residency applications and are currently curating their 2026 events calendar. If you have a burning idea for an event, meetup or hackathon - bring your fire, they bring the space! Find out more here: [Ojin AixHaus Community](https://ojin.ai/community) Follow Ojin AixHaus on socials: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ojin.ai/#) [Lin](https://ojin.ai/community)[kedin](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ojin-aixhaus/) [X](https://x.com/Ojin_AI) #WTMBerlin #IWD2026 #BreakThePattern #AI

**Todos los martes de 18:30 a 20:30 en español.** Mes de prueba por 15,00 €. El curso comienza con los conceptos básicos para que todos, independientemente de su experiencia o conocimientos previos, puedan acceder fácilmente al amplio campo de la milenaria tradición del yoga y cubre en profundidad una gran variedad de formas de yoga. La espiritualidad se hace tangible para los participantes del curso a través de la práctica compartida del yoga y las lecciones teóricas (cada semana se entrega material escrito del curso). Para nosotros es muy importante que, tras un tiempo, los participantes del curso de yoga puedan adaptar su práctica de Hatha Yoga a sus necesidades individuales. Además, las técnicas tradicionales de purificación del sistema yóguico y ayurvédico y las prácticas nutricionales yóguicas forman parte de las instrucciones teóricas. Preguntas en berlin@traditionelles-yoga.de **Dirección** Deutsche Akademie für traditionelles Yoga e. V. MahaYoga Zentrum Brunnenstr. 147 10115 Berlin-Mitte (directamente en la estación de metro Bernauer Str. U8 – salida con ascensor)

## **Architekturfotografie Workshop – Architektur mit der Kamera neu entdecken** Der *Architekturfotografie Workshop* zeigt dir, wie Du Gebäude und Bauwerke eindrucksvoll in Szene setzen kannst. Du lernst, Innen- und Außenaufnahmen bewusst zu gestalten, architektonische Details fotografisch zu interpretieren und Deine persönliche Bildsprache zu entwickeln. Architekturfotografie ist weit mehr als reine Dokumentation – sie verbindet Technik, Kreativität und ein geschultes Auge für Formen, Linien und Perspektiven. Im Workshop nutzen wir die Architekturfotografie als Medium des forschenden Sehens. Das bedeutet: Du arbeitest sowohl intuitiv-künstlerisch als auch mit klaren fotografischen Entscheidungen. Ziel ist es, dreidimensionale Architektur in ausdrucksstarke zweidimensionale Bilder zu übersetzen, die Atmosphäre, Proportionen und Strukturen einer Bauweise sichtbar machen. Nach einer fundierten theoretischen Einführung setzen wir die Grundlagen sofort in die Praxis um. Auf einer Exkursion fotografierst Du frei nach eigenem Konzept und erhältst gezielte Aufgaben, um neue Techniken zu erlernen. Dadurch entwickelst Du Sicherheit im Umgang mit Perspektive, Belichtung, Bildausschnitt und Komposition. Die entstandenen Fotos und Bildserien werden im Kurs gemeinsam besprochen, sodass Du wertvolles Feedback erhältst und deine fotografischen Fähigkeiten gezielt verbessern kannst. **Ablauf des Architekturfotografie Workshops:** * **Tag 1:** Theorie – Einführung in die Architekturfotografie, Grundlagen und Technikvermittlung im Lette Verein. Praxis – erste Fotoübungen in Schöneberg. * **Tag 2:** Exkursion – vielfältige Innen- und Außenaufnahmen, gezielte Übungen zur Architektur- und Detailfotografie. * **Tag 3:** Theorie – Präsentation und Analyse der bearbeiteten und unbearbeiteten Fotos mit Fokus auf Konzeption, Serien, Bildausschnitte und Präsentation. Praxis – gemeinsames Fotografieren im Lette Verein. Der Workshop richtet sich an Fotografie-Einsteiger:innen ebenso wie an Fortgeschrittene, die ihre Kenntnisse in der Architekturfotografie vertiefen möchten. Ob für künstlerische Projekte, berufliche Anwendungen oder als neue kreative Ausdrucksform – dieser Kurs vermittelt Dir alle Grundlagen, um Architektur bewusst wahrzunehmen und fotografisch festzuhalten. **Lerne, Architektur mit neuen Augen zu sehen – und sie mit der Kamera ausdrucksstark einzufangen.** Bitte bringt eine Kamera mit und optional zur Exkursion ein Stativ. Das Portfolio der Dozentin könnt ihr [hier](https://milahacke.de/downloads/HACKE-Mila_Portfolio.pdf) abrufen. Bildungsurlaub: Dieser Kurs ist gemäß § 10 Absatz 1 Satz 3 Berliner Bildungszeitgesetz vom 05.07.2021 als Veranstaltung der beruflichen Weiterbildung anerkannt. ### Kursinformation Anmeldung: https://lette-akademie.de/kurse/architekturfotografie/ Termine: Di., 31. März 26, 09:30 – 14:30 Mi., 01. Apr. 26, 09:30 – 14:30 Do., 02. Apr. 26, 09:30 – 14:30 Gebühr: 198 € / 18 Unterrichtsstunden Veranstaltungsort: Lette-Akademie Berlin gGmbH c/o Lette Verein Berlin Viktoria-Luise-Platz 6 10777 Berlin Fragen zum Kurs? [info@lette-akademie.de](mailto:info@lette-akademie.de?subject=Frage%20zum%20Kurs:%20Architekturfotografie%20Foto%201.23.1)

BHNT 110: the third BHNT in 2026. The title is inspired by [Human brain cells on a chip learned to play Doom](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2517389-human-brain-cells-on-a-chip-learned-to-play-doom-in-a-week/) \- but also the doom and scrolling through it all around us currently\. Your hacks do not have to be connected to the title (bonus points if they do though) Please RSVP and bring your hacks! There are 8 dynamically allocated Slots that consist of 5min presentation + 5min conversation with the audience. To refresh your memories or get familiar with the concept - see some old hacks here: [https://bhnt.c-base.org](https://bhnt.c-base.org/) Hope to see you - looking forward!

For those about to write -- let them come to Berlin! Think of us as a writers' room on the Iron Curtain. We help you turn ideas into Beat Sheets, and Beat Sheets into Scripts. Whatever your level -- we help you to raise your game. We also do a lot of table reads. And provide constructive feedback. And talk about books and films and shows we love -- and draw inspiration for our own projects from them. We workshop works-in-progress. We give you the tools -- you find your flow. Broadly speaking, we have ways to make you write!

## DNA. presents ''TWERK DANCE (open level)" [Isalina](https://www.instagram.com/isalina__/?igsh=MWowN2JncHgyZG1mag%3D%3D#), Your Twerk Dance Teacher, has been twerking for many years and shares her passion in this class: "I am passionate about this dance because it empowers me, gives me confidence and has improved my self esteem a lot. I want to bring my knowledge to Berlin, so more people can feel the benefits that this beautiful dance brings." ‍ ##### WHEN: Every Thursday 7 - 8 pm ‍ ... beginners class ([see more info](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dance/twerk-special)) is happening Every Wednesday 7.30 - 8.30 pm ‍ **WHERE:** [DNA. ART HOUSE](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XrC8gTPtdDGb3oB6) Wrangelstraße 25 10997 Berlin ‍ ##### WHAT DO YOU NEED: Shoes to dance in light clothing Knee pads (good to have, no must) ‍ ##### LEVEL: Open level = Beginners & Intermediate ‍ **TICKETS:** Free for DNA. Dance Members\* / Regular 15e (Daily Membership\*\*) [> Become a DNA. Member](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dna-member) available: Online Tickets / Box Office ‍ [LIMITED SPOTS. SAVE YOUR TICKET NOW :)](http://dance-classes.grwebsite.eu/) ‍ ‍ See Us Soon. Love. [Isalina ](https://www.instagram.com/isalina__/?igsh=MWowN2JncHgyZG1mag%3D%3D#)& DNA. ‍ *** For more insights, follow us on IG: [@nightart.club](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club) \*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.](https://dairnight.com/hausordnung) and [Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/geschaftsordnung) Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.

**⭐ NEW LOCATION! ⭐ PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE 8PM! ⭐** The Creative Code Stammtisch is a casual show-and-tell for artists, makers, designers, coders, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome! You don't have to be a coder yourself 😃 HOW TO FIND US? Find Prachtsaal Studio by crossing the courtyard next to Cafe Augusta on Jonasstr. 22, 12053 Berlin. **NOTE: NEW LOCATION!** WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? We start with quick introductions, then open the floor to anyone who wants to present something. There are usually around six 10-minute slots available, plus time for questions from the audience. First-timers are encouraged to share their work. Topics range from net art to computational design and interactive installations all the way to wearable electronics or generative poetry. If you’re wondering whether your own project might fit, take a look at the [Stammtisch archive](https://creativecodeberlin.github.io/Stammtisch/) to see what others have shared in the past. This event is *not* just for coders! New-media artists and anyone working with technology in their art are very welcome to share. If you enjoy art and/or technology, you’ll likely have a great time, and maybe even learn something new! BEGINNERS WELCOME! If you’re new to creative coding, you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](https://creativecode.berlin/learn). THIS IS YOUR SPACE We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isn’t sure it’s for them, let them know they’ll be welcome! SAFE SPACE POLICY We support the Berlin Code of Conduct: [berlincodeofconduct.org](http://berlincodeofconduct.org/) Please read and make sure you agree with its content. ACCESSIBILITY Prachtsaal Studio is located on an easy to access ground floor. We're very sorry to say that the bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible yet. DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN? We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :) CONTACT Raphaël de Courville team@creativecode.berlin +49 (0) 176 70070572 or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/) *** The featured artwork of the month is by aBe. We'd love to feature your work on the cover for the next Stammtisch! Please send an image at team@creativecode.berlin

led by L (Isadora Expert)\* Monthly meet-up for Isadora users in our Berlin studio. Join us as we cover special topics and offer guidance on the projects you are already working on. If you are new to Isadora, we provide a free Isadora 7-Day license to jump start your work. Beginner to advanced. All are welcome! **Isadora** is a software created by and for artists to use interactivity in performance, installations and more. Learn about Isadora [here](https://troikatronix.com/isadora/). **\*L** is a media artist, technical design consultant, multimedia show control programmer, as well as a projection, lighting, interactive technology, and live feed video designer. Their work has most recently been seen at Berliner Festspiele, Nationaltheater Mannheim,Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus, Deutsche Oper, and La MaMa Galleria. They’re particularly interested in using various sensors to use the human body as a source of data for manipulating media

**In association with the Berlin Portrait Academy and PAKD Gallery / PAKD Art Lab** * **[www.berlinportraitacademy.com](http://www.berlinportraitacademy.com**)** * **[www.pakd-gallery.com/artlab](http://www.pakd-gallery.com/artlab**)** * **Cost: 15 Euros** A regular opportunity to study the nude or portrait from life for 3 hours, every single week! We have one long pose - you can choose whether to draw several studies from different angles around the room, or take your time to do a single sustained drawing or painting in full detail. The pose is held for 20 minute intervals with five minute breaks in-between so the model to rest and stretch, and so artists can move between seats if they choose. We provide some materials such as paper, pencils & pastels for free. Canvases, brushes and acrylic paint can be purchased at the event. We hope to see you there very soon!

[please register here for the seats as it helps us alot](http://adhdcomedyberlin.eventbrite.com/) Step into the whimsical world of "**ADHD: Absurdly Dysfunctional Horribly Direct**"–a sensational English language standup comedy show that will tickle your funny bone and leave you in stitches. **Every 2nd Sunday of the month at Valentin Stüberl,** the perfect setting for this uproarious event, with its intimate atmosphere and cozy ambiance. ⏰ 7 pm to 9 pm . Doors open at 6:30. Show starts at 7 Prepare to be entertained by a **handpicked lineup of the finest comedians from Berlin**. These comedic maestros will take the stage one by one, delivering their side-splitting material with impeccable timing and a dash of audacity. Some comics may have an official **ADHD** diagnosis, some may believe they are on the spectrum, but all of them are crazy,dysfunctional and outrightly funny. At the heart of this laughter-filled extravaganza is **Ayush Kulshrestha**, the host of the evening. Having been **diagnosed with ADHD as a child**, Ayush has turned his personal struggles, anger, and misfortunes into a source of inspiration for his comedic genius. With his unique perspective, Ayush not only delivers a set that is sure to have you rolling in the aisles but also fosters a sense of camaraderie and inclusion. Through his stories and humor, Ayush creates a common bond ,comradrie and a safe environment where people, especially those who are **neurodivergent** like himself, can connect, share experiences, and feel understood. We believe laughter should be accessible to all, which is why we run the show as a donation-based pay what you can show. it not a free show You can reserve your seats now and afte 2 hours of rib tickling comedy and comradery we **suggest a contribution of €10-15€ per person .** Your contribution helps in paying the therapy bills and the ADHD tax . Since we always sell out and the seats are limited you can also pre-**book tickets and reserve your seats [here](https://app.tickettailor.com/events/desidemocracy/919363) at discounted rates.** So gather your friends, loosen up your funny bones, and join us for a Sunday evening filled with laughter and merriment. Get ready to experience a comedy show like no other, where wit, absurdity, and directness collide to promises laughter, camaraderie, and a celebration of turning life's challenges into comedic triumphs.

## DNA. presents ''BREAK DANCE'' ***[Caribace](https://www.instagram.com/bboycaribace?igsh=M20wcGlzdTZrYnRw)*** shares his over 17 years of experience and dedication to breakin' with Us: "Dance and creativity define my life, and I look forward to creating a welcoming atmosphere where we can all grow together. I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and welcome everyone to join my classes, regardless of age." *‍* ##### WHEN: Every Thursday 5.30 - 6.45 pm **\*\*NOTE:** please be there 10 min. before the class ‍ ##### WHERE: [DNA. ART HOUSE](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XrC8gTPtdDGb3oB6) Wrangelstraße 25 10997 Berlin ##### ‍ ##### WHAT DO YOU NEED: Shoes to dance in Comfy clothes ‍ ##### LEVEL: All levels are warmly welcome :) ‍ **COSTS:** Free for DNA. Dance Members / Regular 15e [> Become a DNA. Artist](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dna-member) available: Online Tickets / Box Office ‍ ‍ [LIMITED SPOTS. SAVE YOUR TICKET NOW :)](http://dance-classes.grwebsite.eu/) ‍ ‍ See Us Soon. Love, ‍ [Caribace](https://www.instagram.com/bboycaribace/?hl=en) & DNA. ‍ *** For more insights, follow us on IG: [@nightart.club](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club) \*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.](https://dairnight.com/hausordnung) and [Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/geschaftsordnung) Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.

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/)

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

Join us as we get together for an Arthouse Movie Friday event to see the A24 dark comedy /romance / psychological-thriller, THE DRAMA! The film stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged couple whose relationship is challenged when one discovers unsettling truths about the other. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a happily engaged couple whose relationship is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. The film comes from A24, is written/directed by Kristoffer Borgli stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates and Zoë Winters. QUICK WORD OF WARNING: The film hasn’t screened for critics yet and most of the details are being kept tightly under wraps. But, early buzz (possibly promotional) says the film is a brilliant psychological thriller/romance but also provocative, twisty and some contains occasional uncomfortable viewing! I love the cast and trailer, so look forward to seeing for ourselves! ZENDAYA-PATTINSON TRIFECTA CHALLENGE: Robert Pattinson and Zendaya will star in THREE movies together this year, including THE DRAMA, Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY this Summer and Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE: PART THREE at Christmas! TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk) PLAN: We’ll plan for 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. Possibly post-movie get-together at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Take care and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us again this Saturday for drinks and sweets at this delicious Vegan co-op bakery. Mingle with likeminded Columbus Vegans. We will aim to sit outside after purchasing items and hopefully taking in cooperative weather. Special note on parking: Please try to park along Acton, Richards and/or Chatham streets so as to free up the lot at the back of the building for pick-up orders. Thank you. 😊 Patty Cake offers everything from cupcakes, cookies, cakes, muffins, whoopie pies, as well as gluten free goodies. They also have coffee, oat milk and cold brew

The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again. We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all. Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.

Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great films! Option 1 is the dark comedy/drama based on a true story TOW! The film stars Rose Byrne as a homeless Seattle woman how battles a towing company. Option 2 is the off-the-rails, over-the-top, action-comedy-horror THEY WILL KILL YOU! The film stars Zazie Beetz as a woman who answers a help wanted ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious New York City high-rise not knowing its mysterious past! Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: TOW: This dark comedy/drama is based on a true story and follows a homeless Seattle woman who fights her way out of "tow-company hell" to reclaim the car that had held her life together after receiving a tow bill for $21,634. The film stars Rose Byrne, Ariana DeBose, Demi Lovato, Octavia Spencer, Dominic Sessa, Elsie Fisher and Simon Rex! The film premiered to solid reviews at last year’s Tribeca Film Festival where critics declared, “TOW is a winner!” It’s “a story of perseverance, heart, and real fight, the kind of small human story we see less frequently these days, but need now more than ever.” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdkpcsuPAhA THEY WILL KILL YOU: A woman takes a job as a housekeeper in a NYC high-rise, unaware of the building's history of disappearances. She soon realizes the community is shrouded in mystery. The film is directed by Kirill Sokolov and Zadie Beetz, Myha'la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette. The film is being released immediately following its premiere at this year’s SXSW Festival earlier this month. Early reviews say it’s “an adrenaline rush of action-packed fights, tons of blood and gore and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments” and a movie that’s “unafraid to march to its own campy, violent, and clever little drummer!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYqQPiXpi4w PLAN: Not exactly a “Choose Your Movie” event, more like an early show and a late one (or both if you’re feeling sparky)! \* If you’d like to see TOW, please purchase your ticket for the 5:00pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby between 4:40 and 4:50pm! \* If you plan to see THEY WILL KILL YOU, please purchase your ticket for the 7:45pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby between 7:25 and 7:35pm! \* Tickets for both films on sale now and advance purchase is advised! Tickets just $5.00 ($6.50 after online fees when purchased via the GFC website). Once you have yours, please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. \* Also, as a reminder, close, convenient parking available in the nearby garage (Between 9th and 11th, just off High) and just $2 when you have your ticket validated at the theater! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan