American History

In diesem Kurs beschäftigen wir uns mit verschiedenen Texten aus unterschiedlichen Bereichen. Das können u.a. kurze Geschichten, Gedichte, Zeitungsartikel, Kolumnen oder Videos sein. Immer sind es Themen, die uns gefallen, die wir besonders interessant, wichtig oder manchmal auch richtig schlecht finden. Gemeinsam versuchen wir die Position der Autor*in, den Stil und die Argumentationsstruktur zu verstehen. Dazu diskutieren wir über das, was wir verstehen, welche Meinung wir zu dem Thema haben oder welche Fragen offen bleiben.
Gerne könnt ihr uns auch Themenvorschläge mitbringen oder zuschicken.
Der Kurs richtet sich an interessierte Menschen mit einem B2-Niveau (oder so ähnlich), die Lust haben sich weiter mit der deutschen Sprache zu beschäftigen und ihren Wortschatz zu erweitern.
Die Termine sind sporadisch.

We are excited to feature **Thomas Wimmer**, who is currently PhD student at **ETH Zürich** and will discuss "**Beyond Patches: Learning Dense Visual Features**", lasting approximately 45 minutes. After the talk, seize the opportunity to connect with fellow AI enthusiasts to share ideas and questions while enjoying free drinks and pizza. **Door close by 7.15pm, so please come early! Also, "attend"ing (RSVP) here on Meetup is strictly necessary to be guaranteed entry.** Please note that Meetup has recently been quite keen on promoting its Plus program. However, you are not obligated to purchase it, as both our events and the platform remain free. **Who is this event for?** This event is open to everyone interested in state-of-the-art AI research. We especially design it for students, PhD candidates, academic researchers, and industry professionals with a research focus in machine learning. **Abstract**: Modern vision foundation models are highly capable and used as feature extractors in virtually any modern computer vision project. However, their patchified outputs inherently limit performance on dense, pixel-wise tasks. This talk presents strategies to learn and optimize dense visual features beyond these standard patches. We first introduce DIY-SC, a framework that leverages pseudo-labels to significantly improve pretrained models for correspondence tasks, while maintaining the original backbone's generalizability. We then focus on AnyUp, a universal feature upsampler that achieves state-of-the-art upsampling performance across diverse resolutions, domains, and downstream tasks. AnyUp is the first upsampler that is agnostic to the source features at inference time, significantly increasing its utility in practical settings. Finally, the talk briefly discusses recent applications of AnyUp. **Bio**: Thomas Wimmer is a doctoral researcher and PhD fellow of the Max Planck ETH Center for Learning Systems, advised by Jan Eric Lenssen, Bernt Schiele (Max Planck Institute for Informatics), and Siyu Tang (ETH Zurich). He is currently a student researcher in the Semantic Perception team at Google Zurich. His research focuses on visual representation learning and 3D computer vision, and his work has been published at major AI conferences including CVPR, ICCV, 3DV, and ICLR. He has served as a reviewer for multiple A\* conferences and journals, was awarded an outstanding reviewer token at ICCV '25, and has conducted several research stays during his studies, working with Daniel Cremers (TUM), Maks Ovsjanikov (Ecole Polytechnique), and Federico Tombari (Google/TUM). We are [BLISS](https://bliss.berlin/) e.V., the **AI** **organization** in Berlin that **connects like-minded individuals** who share great interest and passion for the field of machine learning. This summer 2026, we will, again, host an exciting speaker series on site in Berlin, featuring excellent researchers from cohere, ETH Zürich, University of Oxford, HuggingFace, and Stanford University. Website: [https://bliss.berlin](https://bliss.berlin/) Youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin](https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin) Disclaimer: By attending this event you agree to be photographed.

Wo arbeitest du? Join us for our next German Sprachcafe as we cover the topic of Arbeit (work). Our event begins with a brief moderation at 19:00 where the host will introduce the topic, explain the conversation guidelines, and create groups of different German ability. In your group you will converse with a native German speaker on the topic of Arbeit. Describe your work in Berlin. How is the work culture different in Berlin compared to your country of origin? What is your dream job and why? These topic and more will be discussed with the participants in each group. So practice your German, whatever your level. Make mistakes, have fun, and improve in your language ability. Light snacks and drinks will be served to people in attendance. This event is free of charge! Our event officially ends at 20:30. Weather your just starting learning German, an intermediate, or growing in your language abilities, you are invited to join! This event is hosted by [Zoarkirche](https://efg-zoar.de/) and [Community Church Berlin](communitychurchberlin.de)

**We are starting into a new round of having some human magic happen :)** **What to expect at an Authentic Games Berlin event?** Authentic Relating is embodied communication practice. We search for authenticity – staying true to your needs, feelings and boundaries – while relating to other human beings with their needs, feelings and boundaries. **Theme of the evening: Taking Space, Giving Space** Have you ever felt torn between needing rest at home and feeling obliged to go out, meet friends, and be part of things? Have you ever gotten stuck in a conversation where everything is about them and there seems to be no space for you? Or on the other hand, have you ever occupied a shared space in a way that leaves little room for others? The art of taking and giving space is not always easy. It calls for presence, self‑awareness, attunement, reading the room, and moving fluidly between expressing yourself and making room for others. In this session, through Authentic Relating games we will practice how to honor self and other and navigate the relational dynamics of creating shared space, where connection can unfold in a way that feels balanced for everyone. And as usual: Come Curious - Leave Connected. Join us on Tuesday, **16th June** 2026 at **Café Maggie**, [Frankfurter Allee 205, 10365 Berlin](http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Frankfurter%20Allee%20205%2C%2010365%20Berlin), **7–9 pm** (please come to land up to 15 minutes earlier, as we start at the full hour, doors close at 7 pm) **Price** The event is donation based. Cash or PayPal only, no registration needed. Suggested donation: 8-20 €. No one will be turned away due to the lack of funds. **What to bring?** Nothing but you. You have everything you need to take part in this experience of human connection. **Everyone is welcome to join. Even if you are on the waitlist here on Meet-Up, please come and join us - we will have a spot for you.** **No previous experience with Authentic Relating Practices needed.** **Spread the word. Bring a friend - all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.** **Accessibility and diversity note** We aim to make our Authentic Games events accessible and diverse. We would like to explicitly welcome everybody, regardless of age, social background, identity, body shape, (dis)abilities etc. We put effort into dismantling biases and systems of oppressions we participate in as well as meeting various access needs. Feel free to contact us at [[authenticgamesberlin@gmail.com](http://authenticgamesberlin@gmail.com)]([mailto:authenticgamesberlin@gmail.com](http://mailto:authenticgamesberlin@gmail.com)) if you have any concerns or questions in this regard. Authentic Games events are based on talking and listening to other people in pairs, trios or bigger groups. Depending on the number of participants, this may generate a considerable level of noise in the space. The event is held in English with possible translation to German or Polish. While playing the game you can talk in a language you choose with your partner(s). Sometimes the games may also involve movement (for example walking). Consensual touch with other participants is allowed but never necessary. The upcoming event is happening in Café Maggie at Frankfurter Allee 205 – next to U-Bahn Magdalenenstraße. The space is on the ground floor, but there is one small doorstep at the entrance. There is a barrier free toilet inside. Despite the name, you cannot buy drinks in Café Maggie, but we provide water and tea for participants.

Developers, this one’s for you - We are rolling out a series of hands-on developer events around IBM Bob — the new AI-powered development partner designed to help you ship better code, faster. What makes these events stand out? 👩‍💻👨‍💻🧑‍💻🪩 Watch Parties in Berlin, Frankfurt, Ehningen, Vienna, Zurich... Join live sessions together with other developers — not just watching, but discussing, reacting, and learning in real time. Think of it as turning a webinar into a shared experience. The (Coding) Watch Parties will take place on \- 16th June\, \- 20th August\, \- 5th October and \- 1st December *The Watch Parties are free of charge. Tickets are limited.* 🥷🧙‍♀️🧝🪄 Hands-on + Community-first From hackathons to deep dives, these events are built to help you explore modern AI-driven development workflows and connect with peers. Bob is built to support everything from modernization to secure, enterprise-ready development. IBM Bob supports the entire SDLC — and these sessions show and guide you how it actually works in best practice. If you’re curious about where AI is taking software engineering next, this is a great place to plug in. We will add more Bob events to the calendar soon. Feel free to ***get subscribed to our Luma calendar* to stay uptodate for ALL upcoming events early on** and get registered for the events you like to join either here on Meetup or on our central Luma calendar: 👉 [https://luma.com/ibm_bob](https://luma.com/ibm_bob) **Download and try Bob 1 month for free**, get the trial here: 👉 [ibm.biz/try_bob_for_free](http://ibm.biz/try_bob_for_free)

Du möchtest Deine Meditationspraxis beginnen, beleben oder vertiefen? An diesem Abend werden aufeinander aufbauende Meditationsmethoden angeleitet, und Du bekommst ein tieferes Verständnis davon was Meditation sein kann, jenseits der Methoden. Denn: Jede/r kann Meditieren! Heike oder eine andere erfahrene Meditierende leiten die einzelnen Meditations-Sitzungen so an, dass Du Einblicke in das vielfältige Spektrums der Meditation bekommst, ebenso wie eine tiefere Erfahrung davon, was Meditation für Dich sein kann. Der Praxisabend ist bereichernd für Fortgeschrittene, ist aber auch sehr gut geeignet für Anfänger*innen. Eine Anmeldung ist nicht erforderlich. Bist Du neu, komme auch online 5 Min vorher. Du kannst in das verkehrsgünstig gelegene Meditations-Zentrum Nähe Charlottenburg kommen, Dharma Mati – Buddhistisches Zentrum Soorstraße 85 · Berlin oder Du kannst das Event online per Zoom besuchen. Um an dem Online-Event teilzunehmen bitte auf den folgenden Link klicken: https://zoom.us/j/91141867415 (Meeting-ID: 911-4186-7415) Das Programm Zoom wird dann automatisch heruntergeladen und du kannst direkt an dem Event teilnehmen. Alternativ: https://zoom.us/download

Worship and prayer

On Saturday 20th June 2026 for the first time ever we offer rides with an “English carriage” in our historic train from 1928, where a guide will address you in English, as we noticed an increasing number of international guests over the past year – see the link [https://hisb.de/veranstaltungen/aktuelles/463-stadtrundfahrten-im-juni.html](https://hisb.de/veranstaltungen/aktuelles/463-stadtrundfahrten-im-juni.html). Tours 1 starts 10.55 at Ostbahnhof, and will have the English guide in coach 3, so English visitors are asked to select “Wagen 3” in Fahrt 1 via Reservix - [https://ticketshop-historische-s-bahn-ev.reservix.de/p/reservix/group/540123](https://ticketshop-historische-s-bahn-ev.reservix.de/p/reservix/group/540123) \- The ride on the historic S\-Bahn train begins at Ostbahnhof on Track 10\, from where we first head via the Stadtbahn\, Charlottenburg and Grunewald to Wannsee\. There\, we change direction and return via the Wannseebahn and the North\-South S\-Bahn Tunnel \(the route of S1\) to Nordbahnhof\, where our journey ends at 12\.30\. Tickets cost 20€ adults\, 9€ kids under 14\. \- Please note that it is not possible to make reservations or bookings via the Meetup Attendance function\, and you need a separate ticket for our ride\. ## About us We are Historische S-Bahn Berlin e.V., a voluntary association of more than 300 inscribed members who takes care of a collection of historic S-Bahn trains from S-Bahn Berlin - see our website [www.hisb.de.](http://www.hisb.de./) Our voluntary team of around 50 hyperactive train-maniacs has worked hard not only to preserve the trains, but to make sure that we are now able, since 2023, to run again regular rides through Berlin with carriages from 1928 and 1938. Since then we have revived the popular annual Christmas- and Easter-trains, and introduced a “Halloween-train” in 2025, plus offering regular historical tours. We also have a collection of around 30 historic coaches, which are stored in the S-Bahn depot at Erkner where we offer regular open days. We are an entirely voluntary charity (gemeinnütziger Verein) who do not receive subsidy or other subventions to maintain, rebuild and get on track again the historic S-Bahn coaches and to maintain this iconic Berlin heritage accessible for the future - so join us and support us!

The Minority Report is a weekly stand-up comedy show about identity, culture, and the expat experience. Are you a minority in Europe? Did something weird, awkward, or low-key offensive happen to you this week? This is the space to vent your feelings about it. Every week, comedians Bryan Lee and Moe Singleton take the stage to unpack life as outsiders, offering their unique commentary on topics like race, masculinity, relationships, and life between cultures. Add weekly special guest comedians and “question time” with the audience, and you’ve got Berlin’s most unhinged comedy experience. 🎟️ Want to warm up before the show? Check out our comedy workshop – a beginner-friendly stand-up class with Bryan and Moe, hosted just before the show.

On Saturday 20th June 2026 for the first time ever we offer rides with an “English carriage” in our historic train from 1928, where a guide will address you in English, as we noticed an increasing number of international guests over the past year – see the link [https://hisb.de/veranstaltungen/aktuelles/463-stadtrundfahrten-im-juni.html](https://hisb.de/veranstaltungen/aktuelles/463-stadtrundfahrten-im-juni.html). Tours 3 starts 15.00 at Nordbahnhof, and will have the English guide in coach 3, so English visitors are asked to select “Wagen 3” in Fahrt 3 via Reservix - [https://ticketshop-historische-s-bahn-ev.reservix.de/p/reservix/group/540123](https://ticketshop-historische-s-bahn-ev.reservix.de/p/reservix/group/540123) \- The ride on the historic S\-Bahn train begins at Nordbahnhof\, from where we first head via the North\-South S\-Bahn Tunnel and the Wannseebahn \(the route of S1\) to Wannsee\. There\, we change direction and return via Grunewald\, Charlottenburg and the Stadtbahn to Ostbahnhof\, where our journey ends at 16\.45\. Tickets cost 20€ adults\, 9€ kids under 14\. \-\- Please note that it is not possible to make reservations or bookings via the Meetup Attendance function\, and you need a separate ticket for our ride\. \# About us We are Historische S-Bahn Berlin e.V., a voluntary association of more than 300 inscribed members who takes care of a collection of historic S-Bahn trains from S-Bahn Berlin - see our website [www.hisb.de.](http://www.hisb.de./) Our voluntary team of around 50 hyperactive train-maniacs has worked hard not only to preserve the trains, but to make sure that we are now able, since 2023, to run again regular rides through Berlin with carriages from 1928 and 1938. Since then we have revived the popular annual Christmas- and Easter-trains, and introduced a “Halloween-train” in 2025, plus offering regular historical tours. We also have a collection of around 30 historic coaches, which are stored in the S-Bahn depot at Erkner where we offer regular open days. We are an entirely voluntary charity (gemeinnütziger Verein) who do not receive subsidy or other subventions to maintain, rebuild and get on track again the historic S-Bahn coaches and to maintain this iconic Berlin heritage accessible for the future - so join us and support us!

An afternoon bookclub, organized by our member Patrick Rutledge. We will meet either in the café or the beer garden of this cultural center and talk about what we are currently reading :) and, if we've time, chat in general about books. Please also feel free to read a sample from you book if you wish. Usually we read both fiction and non-fiction (history, philosophy, sociology, and other topics). Bring your Kindle, your tablet, or your paper books. The discussion will be in English, but of course feel free to bring books in any language.

**Join Us for Sunday Worship at the American Church in Berlin!** The American Church in Berlin (ACB) is an **ecumenical Protestant congregation** where people from *many* Christian traditions worship together—Lutheran, Reformed/Presbyterian, Anglican/Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist, non-denominational, Roman Catholic, and even a few Eastern Orthodox members. Wherever you come from, you’ll find a place where you can feel at home. Our worship is **traditional and liturgical**, rooted in the rich patterns of the Christian church and easy for both Protestants and Roman Catholics to enjoy. We celebrate **Holy Communion every Sunday and every festival day**, and all baptized Christians are welcome at the Lord’s Table. ACB is an **extraordinarily diverse congregation**, with members from around the world. On any given Sunday you’ll find long-time Berlin residents, young adults, teenagers who attend on their own, families with children, seniors, and many visitors and tourists passing through the city. Our community is known for its **warm and friendly fellowship**—it’s one of the things people talk about most after visiting. Some folks dress formally and others show up in jeans and sneakers; we sit side by side without judgment. **Come exactly as you are.** Most importantly: **our welcome is for everybody—EVERYBODY.** If you’re looking for a church home, a place to pray, just looking to connect, or simply a peaceful hour of worship during your travels, you’re invited. We’d love to welcome you this Sunday! [ACB website](www.americanchurchberlin.de)

**📢 Wichtiges Update für das Sprachcafé in Manifesto!** 📢 2. Etage wo es geschlossen ist. Alle Teilnehmende **müssen** etwas bestellen. Wenn nicht, werden wir uns in Neukölln treffen. **Ein Getränk bei der Soot Bar** (unten bei den WCs) **oder Essen woanders** zu kaufen, damit wir dort bleiben dürfen. Danke fürs Mitmachen! 😊

We are happy to invite you to our next iOS meetup. This time we cooperate with the amazing 42 Berlin to share the knowledge and experience in iOS development. 18:00 Doors open 18:30 Welcome on campus **18:45** **— Sebastian Hagedorn, director of Engineering at Clue, presents "The Sensitive App".** Is your app really working, or just not crashing? “The Sensitive App” reports subtle bugs regardless of origin, and validates your assumptions in production so you don’t have to resort to guessing or praying. Learn how to turn your app into the first line of defense for your entire system’s health! **19:45** **— Dmitry Kurkin, lead Mobile Engineer at SuperNext, presents "Lessons that iOS Native Project could learn from ReactNative in agentic development".** We'll inspect the components of the React Native engine that provide faster feedback and boost agentic iterations.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

Hosted by Ohio History Connection Address: Octagon Earthworks 125 N. 33rd St., Newark, OH 43055 UNESCO World Heritage Site Join us on June 18 at the Octagon Earthworks Visitor Center for a special evening celebrating the release of John E. Hancock’s new book, **Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks: Landscape Monuments of the Ancient Ohio Valley.** Event Schedule • Doors open: 6:30 p.m. • Lecture begins: 7 p.m. John Hancock will share the story behind Ohio’s remarkable Hopewell earthworks and how eight of these architectural masterpieces became UNESCO World Heritage Sites. He will also discuss how this new Smithsonian publication presents the latest knowledge about their astonishing scope, subtle beauty, and the brilliant Indigenous designers and builders who created them nearly 2,000 years ago. • Book signing: Immediately following the lecture. Books will be available for purchase. **Admission** • $10 per person or Free with a purchase of a book • Free for OHC members • Free for students with a valid ID **About the Book** Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks presents Ohio’s eight UNESCO-inscribed earthworks in a richly illustrated volume from Smithsonian Books. This expanded and re-edited edition of the sites’ World Heritage nomination dossier was produced in collaboration with the Ohio History Connection and the National Park Service. The book features illustrated descriptions and histories of these Indigenous masterpieces, summaries of archaeological research, insights from American Indian scholars and leaders, and discussions of the earthworks’ design, construction, and cultural significance. **About the Author** John E. Hancock taught architecture, design, and history at the University of Cincinnati for 40 years. He has produced numerous multimedia exhibits and publications about Ohio’s earthworks and served as the principal author and photographer for the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks UNESCO World Heritage nomination. In addition to this Smithsonian publication (April 2026), he has also released Traveler’s Guide to Ancient Ohio (April 2026). Come learn about one of the world’s greatest ancient landscapes and meet the author behind this exciting new publication! More info: [https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/lecture-and-book-signing-with-john-e-hancock/](https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/lecture-and-book-signing-with-john-e-hancock/)

Join the Columbus AI community for a special event. **Battle of the Personal Agents** is your chance to see what people are actually building with AI agents and personal automation systems. Whether you’re running OpenClaw, Hermes, or a completely custom solution, bring your agent and show the community how it works. We’re interested in real-world implementations: the problems your agent solves, how you use it day-to-day, how it’s hosted and managed, how you built it, and why you’ve chosen to keep using it. Live demonstrations are encouraged, so be prepared to show your code, architecture, workflows, and your agent performing real tasks. This is less about polished presentations and more about sharing practical experience, comparing approaches, and learning from one another. If you’d like to present, please contact Chris Slee (via meetup) before the event so we can allocate enough time for everyone’s demonstrations. Come ready to show what you’ve built, discover what others are doing, and maybe find a few ideas worth taking home. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)

## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle **SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free! Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time. We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest. While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for. Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/) *** ### What to Expect: * Guided candle making experience * Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance * 100% soy wax candles * Optional drinks and snacks * Time to relax while your candle cools *** ### Important Notes: * Please arrive on time so we can start together * Candles will need time to set before taking home * This is a beginner-friendly event *** ### RSVP Required Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat. **Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids) 5oz Glass Jars $15 8oz Candle Tins $25 12oz Glass Candles $35 12oz Amber Jars $40 16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!) **All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).** **Payments accepted:** * Credit Card * Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee * Cashapp: $DaclaudL

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."