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I WRITE – A Silent Writing Club (Just You & Your Words)
Welcome to **I WRITE**, a gentle space for anyone who wants to write—quietly, freely, and without judgement.
We are a Berlin community of writers who gather together weekly to write, talk and recharge after a long week. Some of us journal, some write novels, some do academic writing, many people come without a project in mind and see where the inspiration flow takes them. This is a space to simply show up and write, a safe place to be yourself and to release all your layers onto the paper.
There’s no set topic, no feedback circle, and no pressure. Just warm people, a calm atmosphere, and time dedicated to yourself.
🗓️ **Agenda:**
* 14:30 - 15:00 **→** 30 min arriving, optional socialising (arrive early, meet other writers)
* 15:00 - 16:00 **→** 1 hour of silent writing (headphones welcome, focus encouraged)
* 16:00–16:30 **→** 30 mins break + optional chat or solo time (stay and chat or go celebrate the rest of your Saturday)
* 16:30–17:30 → 1 more hour of silent writing (for those staying)
* 17:30–18:00 → 30 mins of chat, and leaving
🎒 **Bring:**
* Something to write with (laptop, notebook, phone, typewriter… anything goes)
* Something to drink (there is no cafeteria, unfortunately)
* Your current project or a blank page
* Yourself, exactly as you are
**👉 Responsibility:**
* Our location is limited; thus, I am kindly asking you to RSVP only if you are willing to attend.
**📍Location:**
* We meet at **Heinrich Schulz Library in Charlottenburg**. In the library, go look for the Gruppenraum; I will be waiting for you there. Any trouble finding the room, I will come to meet you outside.
* 🚇 U7 **Richard-Wagner-Platz**
* 🚌 M45 Bus **U Richard-Wagner-Platz**
**About me:**
Hi, my name is Anastasia. I started this writing club back in May 2025. Since then, it has been hosted weekly at the Heinrich Schulz Library (who is kind enough to allow us to use this room for free). Over this time, I’ve been privileged to meet some of the most creative and kind minds in Berlin. And I would be happy if you joined us. Whether you're an experienced writer or just at the beginning of your journey, you're welcome. If you know how to hold a pen or how to type, there will always be a space for you.
Let's write together!
Kreative Schreibwerkstatt in Kreuzberg (14:30 Uhr!)
Für Mitglieder von Text Collective Berlin ist die Teilnahme an dieser Veranstaltung kostenlos.
Nicht-Mitglieder werden um einen Teilnahmebeitrag von zehn Euro gebeten. Hier buchen: [https://textcollective.de/ticket](https://textcollective.de/ticket)
Es handelt sich um einen moderierten Workshop.
Bei mehr als 20 Teilnehmenden teilen wir die Gruppe mit zwei Moderator\*innen auf!
Kreative Schreibübung mit anschließender Diskussion zum Erfahrungsaustausch, Inspiration und Motivation zu sammeln. Ein Raum für alle, die kreativ schreiben möchten – egal ob du gerade erst anfängst oder schon länger schreibst.
**Jeden vierten Samstag des Monats von 14:30 Uhr bis 16:30 Uhr in Kreuzberg, Oranienstr. 72, nahe U-Bhf Moritzplatz.**
**Was dich erwartet:**
In unseren Treffen arbeiten wir mit abwechslungsreichen Schreibimpulsen, die neue Perspektiven eröffnen und spielerisches Experimentieren ermöglichen. Du schreibst direkt vor Ort, teilst deine Texte mit der Gruppe (freiwillig!) und erhältst konstruktives Feedback.
Die Atmosphäre ist offen und unterstützend. Hier darf ein Text noch unfertig sein, eine Idee noch roh, ein Gedanke noch unausgereift. In dieser Atmosphäre gegenseitiger Wertschätzung entsteht der Mut, sich auszuprobieren und die eigene Stimme zu entdecken. Wir lesen einander vor, geben Rückmeldung, ermutigen uns gegenseitig und praktizieren das Zuhören.
Women’s Book Club: Childhood by Tove Ditlevsen
This week we are discussing **Tove Ditlevsen:** Childhood.
We look forward to seeing you!
If you have book suggestions, would like to vote on our next reads, or join us for additional activities, please ask someone at the meeting to add you to our WhatsApp group.
Just a heads up: **The cafe only accepts card payments for amounts over €10**, so you may want to bring some cash for smaller orders.
**Also, if you're unable to attend, please update your RSVP so that someone from the waiting list can take your spot.**
Women’s Strenght & Hormonal Balance
Women’s Full Body Strength, Hormonal Balance & Body Confidence
A welcoming women-only personal training class designed to help you feel stronger, more confident and more connected to your body. Through a mix of full-body strength training, body sculpting, conditioning and supportive coaching, you’ll improve fitness, build strength and support your overall hormonal wellness in a positive and empowering environment.
This class also focuses on women’s health, including:
• PCOS-friendly training
• Hormonal balance & metabolism support
• Stress-conscious and sustainable exercise
• Building confidence and body awareness
Suitable for beginners to intermediate fitness levels.
NOTES:
* Wear comfortable activewear that makes you feel confident and free to move
* Use clean shoes or socks
* Please bring water and a towel
* Arrive 5 minutes early so you can settle in and enjoy the session.
Silent Reading / Creating Club at W66 (Saturday) [Luma to RSVP]
RSVP on Luma: [https://luma.com/y7jwd3nm?utm_source=Meetup](https://luma.com/odsuusrh?utm_source=Meetup)
Silent Reading / Creating Club is a gathering for people who enjoy focusing together in public.
Bring a book, a notebook, a sketchpad, knitting needles, whatever you’d like to spend a quiet hour doing. All projects and all participants are welcome.
We’re building a community of readers and creators who value depth, presence, and shared silence. The reading and creating isn't the real highlight, though, it’s in the people who return and make it feel like a familiar room.
(Please RSVP “yes” only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and others on the waitlist.)
Our Meeting Point is the **W66 Café**.
There’s no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the café and don’t bring outside food or drinks 🙂
No assignments, expectations, or pressure. Just a shared hour of intentional silence, followed by the opportunity for good conversation.
🕰 Our Agenda
**10:30 – 11:00**
Arrivals, ordering drinks/food, light social time
**11:00 – 12:00**
The Great Quiet Hour
(Read. Write. Sketch. Code. Think. Sit.)
**12:00 – 12:30**
Optional socializing: share what you were reading or creating, or simply continue in quiet focus.
## 🏡 House Guidelines
To keep this space calm and welcoming for everyone:
• Silence during the focus hour (no calls or conversations)
• Put cellphones on silent mode
• If using technology, please avoid meetings or audio (headphones please!)
• Arrive before 11:00 if possible to minimize disruptions
Shamanic Women’s Circle 🔥 Speak Your Truth
In this sacred women’s circle, we gather to reconnect with the truth within us — the voice that has often been silenced, hidden, or softened to fit the expectations of others.
Through **shamanic rituals, drum induced trance journeys, sharing, sound, and deep feminine connection**, we create a safe and nourishing space where your authentic voice is welcome exactly as it is.
This space invites you to release fear, speak from the heart, and remember the power of your inner wisdom. Together, we honor vulnerability, expression, and the courage to be fully seen and heard.
Come as you are. Bring your truth, your softness, your fire, your voice.
✨ No previous experience needed
✨ A safe space for connection, healing & empowerment
✨ Please bring comfortable clothing, a scarf or mask to cover your eyes, and a journal
**❣️Details:**
**Energy exchange: 25 € - 45 € (you decide what you can / want to give)**
**Registration: by email to wildandsilent.berlin@gmail.com or Whatsapp to +49 1573 72 48 15 7**
**Location: Berlin Friedrichshain, Samariter-Kiez. You will receive the address when you register.**
Reading in Companionable SILENCE
Who is in the mood for some quiet togetherness while catching up on their reading in the lovely month of May? Let’s enjoy literature or non-fiction together and come to our Reading in Companionable Silence meeting on Saturday.
Nathania will welcome members and there is time to socialize and to order some food or a beverage - ca. 30 min. Then we read for an hour in silence. After that - time to exchange impressions, suggestions, ask questions and generally have a good time.
There might be a break in the middle in order to allow for more drinks, a bathroom break etc.
Only RSVP if you really intend to come and are sure that you can make it. Please don’t waste our hosts‘s time and energy by reserving a spot and then dropping out at short notice.
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[Ladies Only] I WRITE @Iska Café – A Silent Writing Club for Women
Welcome to **I WRITE**, a gentle space for anyone who wants to write—quietly, freely, and without judgment.
This will be a Ladies Only gathering: a women-only writing space designed for quiet, connection, and creativity.
Whether you’re journaling, writing a novel, drafting an article, or just processing your thoughts, this is a space to simply show up and write.
There’s no set topic, no feedback circle, and no pressure. Just a warm community, a calm atmosphere, and time dedicated to your writing practice.
🗓️ **What to expect:**
* 14:30 - 15:00 **→** 30 min arriving, optional socialising (arrive early, meet other writers)
* 15:00 - 16:00 **→** 1 hour of silent writing (headphones welcome, focus encouraged)
* 16:00–16:30 **→** 30 mins break + optional chat or solo time (stay and chat or go celebrate the rest of your Sunday)
* 16:30–17:30 → 1 more hour of silent writing (for those staying)
* 17:30–18:00 → 30 mins of chat, and leaving
🎒 **Bring:**
* Something to write with (laptop, notebook, phone, typewriter… anything goes)
* Your current project or a blank page
* Yourself, exactly as you are
**👉 Responsibility:**
* Our location is limited; thus, I am kindly asking you to RSVP only if you are willing to attend.
**📍Location:**
* We meet at the Iska Cafe at Kalckreuthstraße 7, 10777 Berlin.
Google map pin: [here](https://maps.app.goo.gl/765XQTN8KBGv95gx9)
* 🚇 **U1\, U2 Wittenbergplatz \|\| U1\, U2\, U3\, U4 Nollendorfplatz**
* 🚌 **106\, 187\, M19\, M29 An Der Urania \|\| M46 Motzstraße**
If you know how to hold a pen or how to type, you will always be welcomed.
Let's write together!
May Book Club: Nights Are Quiet In Teheran
We'll come together at a cosy cafe to discuss S. Bazyar's novel The Nights are Quiet in Teheran. Before RSVPing yes, ask yourself-
Do I have a copy of the book?
Can I be there at that place and time?
Looking forward to our discussion! :)
Also if you would like to join our Whatsapp group to vote on books, please talk to Sneha at the meeting. :)
Short & Sweet Improv Jam
It's short-form improv by the sweetest people on earth, including... YOU!
Hosted by members of ImprovWorks, it's Berlin's only short-form improv jam! We'll pick some improv games in a range of difficulties, and if you want to play, just sign up.
We aim to create an atmosphere where both first-timers can feel comfortable and supported getting on stage, and more experienced performers can get some fun practice.
Doors: 19:30, Jam: 20:00
Tickets are free, but limited in number, get yours in advance to avoid disappointment: [https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows](https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows)
We put the BAD in BADMINTON (Read description plz)
**"I swear it's a sport! 🏸"**
Let’s meet, play, and have fun! Our motto: **Sweet & Sweat!**
⚠️ **CRITICAL: RSVP & CONFIRMATION**
* **First-Timers:** If it's your first time joining us, I will send you a **Direct Message** to confirm your attendance. **Please reply by Friday 1:00 PM**, or your spot will be released to the waiting list.
* **Stay Alert:** Check your Meetup messages and comments regularly if you are on the main or waiting list.
* **Update RSVP:** Sign out immediately if you can’t make it (even from the waiting list).
* **Safety**: By registering, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk, and will be considerate for other players safety.
***
💰 **HOW TO JOIN & PAY**
**Option 1: PayPal (€12)**
1. Sign up for the event.
2. **When to pay:** You can pay **immediately** upon signup or anytime **until Saturday evening**.
3. Link: [https://paypal.me/berlinhorizon](https://paypal.me/berlinhorizon) (**Use "Friends & Family" only!**) - Indicate your name and the event date please !
* *Note:* If you are on the **Waiting List**, do NOT pay until you are officially moved to the Main List.
**Option 2: Cash (€12)**
1. Reply **'Cash'** to the RSVP question when signing up.
2. Pay in cash **on arrival** (Exact change only, please!).
**Refund & Cancellation Policy:**
* Guaranteed refund if you cancel **before Friday 1:00 PM** (48h notice).
* Late cancellations (after Friday 1 PM) will still be required to pay.
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🕒 **THE SCHEDULE**
* **13:00:** Meet inside for introductions and registration.
* **13:15:** Official court time starts *(some courts may open at 13:00 depending on availability, so **please be punctual** to maximize playtime!).*
* **14:45:** End of play.
* 🎁 **Bonus:** Your 10th session is **FREE**! (Paid upfront, then refunded later).
***
📍 **FACILITY & GEAR**
**Location:** TiB 1848 e.V, Columbiadamm 111 (Near Tempelhofer Feld).
**Equipment:**
* *Racket*: Bring your own or rent one for €2.
* *Shoes*: Must be **non-marking**, light-soled, and **never worn outside**. (Rental available for €2).
* *Amenities*: Showers and lockers available. Sauna access depends on the club’s discretion.
**Last but not least:** No worries about level, we play for fun above all!
Looking forward to seeing you on the court! :)
Sunday Silent Reading @ Bode Museum
Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome.
(Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!)
This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum.
There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :)
No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading.
**Our thrilling agenda:**
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star)
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages
Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza.
NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.
„Kraft“ von Jonas Lüscher (2017)
Hi,
dieses Mal besprechen wir „Kraft“ von Jonas Lüscher (2017).
Hier der Link zum Inhalt und Buch :
https://www.chbeck.de/luescher-kraft/product/17627187
Wir treffen uns diesmal im Kowski nahe U-Bahnhof Turmstraße. :)
SU&W Sunday, in-person at Schöneberg
Hello fellow writers,
This is our Sunday meet-up at café Peppe.
Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write!
There will be two sessions of writing, each lasting 45 minutes, and two breaks.
\- The first writing session will start at 10:45 am\.
\- Second session will start at 11:45 am\.
PS: We have limited space of 18 peoples. Please sign up accordingly.
See you all on Sunday.
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DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9
Pop-up Book Club 4: Going to Meet The Man, stories by James Baldwin
Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.
The Alliance All-Voices Chorus Open Rehearsal
The Alliance is part of the Greater Central Ohio Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. We are an all-voices chorus dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for all those who love to sing, regardless of their race, gender identity, sexual orientation or musical background. The Alliance is the first and only all-voices barbershop chorus in Central Ohio.
**Who:** Anyone with a passion for singing at a high level. Previous barbershop chorus/quartet experience not required.
**When:** The Alliance rehearses weekly on Thursdays from 7pm-10pm.
**Where:** Lord Of Life Lutheran Church: 2480 W Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
To become a full member of The Alliance, we welcome you to start by visiting us for a few rehearsals to experience the group and sing with us! Then, you may begin the 2-part audition process for membership: the assessement, and audition. We strive to make our auditions as stress-free as possible to help you let your best singing self shine.
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat
[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321)
Location: The Goat River South
219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Street parking is free on Sundays
[Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf)
Book summary:
On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.














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