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Teile deine Texte, erhalte Feedback, höre anderen zu. Kurzgeschichten, Gedichte, Essays – offener Abend für Lesende und Zuhörende. **Jeden vierten Dienstag des Monats in Berlin-Moabit - Im Juni mit Taco Tuesday Special** Einlass: 19:30 Uhr + Taco Tuesday Food Leseabend Beginn: 20:00 Uhr **Über den Leseabend** In unserer Leseabend Textwerkstatt werden selbstverfasste Texte mit Gleichgesinnten geteilt. Ob Kurzgeschichte, Gedicht, Essay oder Roman-Auszug – hier findest du ein aufmerksames Publikum und bekommst konstruktives Feedback zu deinem Projekt. An diesem Abend wird nicht geschrieben, aber es gibt einen lebendigen Austausch über Sprache, Stil und Storytelling. Auch reine Zuhörer sind sehr herzlich willkommen. Teilnahme und Getränke auf Spendenbasis **Du möchtest vorlesen?** \*Dein Text sollte unveröffentlicht und auf Deutsch sein * Maximale Lesezeit: 12 Minuten \*Melde dich mit kurzer Beschreibung deines Projekts bei leseabend@textcollective.de (Eine Anmeldung zum Lesen von mindestens drei Tagen vor der Veranstaltung erhöht deine Chancen, lesen zu können)

New Starting Time: 12:00 For space reasons, we are limited to a certain number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come. If you are new, come and say hello, as we know that suddenly going quiet for 45 minutes and staring at that blank page can be intimidating when it's your first time. We have a lot of long-term regulars who will be happy to help you feel welcome. In between sessions, we have a Telegram chat: https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw For more information, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/).

Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! We will do at least two sessions of each 45 minutes of writing and two breaks. We will start the first writing session at 10:45. For space reasons we only allow a limited number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come. We'll probably be grouped around the large table in the back room's center. In the summer, also outside. Looking forward to seeing you there!

**DNA. presents: "Creative Writing"** In this workshop, You will learn a method that can help You to strengthen Your access to Your creativity, write more, write better and get back into a flow state in which new ideas emerge. Rediscover Your creative flow with Lena's hourglass method. **HOURGLASS METHOD** Lena will guide You through the three phases of her hourglass method, which consist of different writing exercises, and explain the background to them. You will use pen, paper and Your words as tools, but You don't have to be a poet to have fun and benefit from the workshop :) **APPLICATION OF THE METHOD:** The method can also be used on Your own at home after the workshop, whenever You need a creative jump-start. **SETTING:** The small group setting as a safe space also allows You to share your thoughts with others. You'll learn techniques to: * Tap into Your Inner creativity. * Overcome self-doubt and fear. * Express Yourself authentically and confidently. * Cultivate a sense of purpose in Your art and communication.

Hallo, Lina hat den feministischen Stammtisch gegründet, um sich mindestens ein Mal im Monat zu treffen – zum Austausch und Beschweren über das Patriarchat ;) ebenso wie zum Zusammenkommen und Zusammentun. Wir möchten einen Raum schaffen, in dem sich insbesondere Frauen\*, FINTA und BIPoc wohl und willkommen fühlen. Das Treffen ist für alle, die sich mit Feminismus beschäftigen wollen, aber z.B. nicht zum Lesen kommen. Ihr müsst also nichts vorbereiten, lesen oder mitbringen – nur die Lust auf Austausch zu feministischen Themen! Es gibt für die Treffen keine Tagesordnung oder so, wir schauen einfach gemeinsam was sich ergibt. Wir freuen uns auf dich und sind sehr gespannt, was sich entwickelt.

Welcome to our next community MeetUp! The pace of change in software delivery isn’t slowing down—and neither are we. For our upcoming MeetUp, we’re once again bringing together Berlin’s engineers, architects, and tech leaders to explore the move from classic automation to Agentic AI and intelligent cloud workflows. 18:00 - Welcome & Networking 18:30 - Short Introduction & First Talk 19:15 - Break with food & drinks 19:45 - Second Talk 20:30 - More Networking & cold drinks Here's a quick intro to our speakers and what they'll be talking about: **Speaker:** Alberto Miorin and Valery Lavrentiev – Staff engineers (https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertomiorin/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/valery-lavrentiev-5467782/) **Talk:** BigConfig: The First Agentic Package Manager In this talk, Alberto and Valery introduce BigConfig, an open‑source Clojure/Babashka infrastructure package manager built for agentic workflows. The session shows why higher-level, composable packages are needed instead of raw Terraform, Ansible, Helm, or YAML. It also demonstrates how natural-language plans are turned into auditable bb.edn configurations and deployable infrastructure packages. Alberto is a Berlin-based engineer with a background in DevOps, Data, and AI. He previously helped scale the data platforms at Zalando and OneFootball. Valery Lavrentiev is a Berlin-based AI/ML engineer who played a key role in building the OneFootball personalization engine. **Speaker:** Saeid Mirzaeiaraghi - Senior Software Engineer at Cluster Reply (https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeid-mirzaei/) **Title:** Agentic Documentation with GitHub Copilot Learn how GitHub Copilot transforms codebases into living documentation using AI-driven workflows for architecture, APIs, and onboarding. Discover the business value for enterprise teams, from improved productivity to better maintainability, and understand key challenges and best practices for reliable results. Saeid focuses on enterprise software architecture and modern engineering, with a strong emphasis on AI-assisted development. His current work explores agentic systems to improve documentation quality, reduce manual effort, and integrate into modern delivery pipelines. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We look forward to welcoming you (back) to our Berlin office and enjoying engaging conversations and a drink on our rooftop terrace in a relaxed atmosphere.

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!

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!

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.

**Open writing circle** For **LGBTQIA+** **Gast in diesem Monat: Alejandro Múnera** **[Free with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/writing-circle/w26-2026/)** This workshop invites LGBTQI+ participants to approach writing as a practice of listening. Together, we will explore what it means to listen carefully to ourselves, to one another, and to the multiplicity of worlds we inhabit. It’ll also be an opportunity to consider how writing emerges from encounters, conversations, memories, silences, and different forms of attention. No previous writing experience is required; conducted in English, but open to all languages. The workshop invites participants interested in poetry, storytelling, reflection, and all forms of creative experimentation. **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. *\*\* This event is part of the we are village program ‘****[Belonging versus Lonelliness](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness)****‘, with the support of the* ***[LADS](https://www.berlin.de/sen/lads/en/)****.* *Learn more about the program [here](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness).* 🔵 **Open writing circle** Fur **LGTBQIA+** **Gast in diesem Monat: Alejandro Múnera** **[Kostenlos mit Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/writing-circle/w26-2026/)** Dieser Workshop lädt LGBTQI+-Teilnehmende dazu ein, Schreiben als eine Praxis des Zuhörens zu verstehen. Gemeinsam werden wir erkunden, was es bedeutet, uns selbst, einander und der Vielheit der Welten, die wir bewohnen, aufmerksam zuzuhören. Außerdem bietet der Workshop die Gelegenheit, darüber nachzudenken, wie Schreiben aus Begegnungen, Gesprächen, Erinnerungen, Stille und unterschiedlichen Formen der Aufmerksamkeit entsteht. Vorkenntnisse im Schreiben sind nicht erforderlich; der Workshop findet auf Englisch statt, ist jedoch für alle Sprachen offen. Eingeladen sind Teilnehmende, die sich für Poesie, Erzählen, Reflexion und alle Formen kreativen Experimentierens interessieren. **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. *\*\* Diese Veranstaltung ist Teil unseres Programms ‘****[Gemeinsam statt einsam](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness)****‘, unterstützt von der* ***[LADS](https://www.berlin.de/sen/lads/en/)****.* *Erfahre mehr über das Programm [hier](https://wearevillage.org/village-quartiere/addressing-queer-lonliness).*

**What is EP Writers Club?** EP Writers Club is a gathering for **people who write** and want to discuss what they have written. Whether you've written essays, articles, newsletters, blog posts, research papers, book chapters, long-form articles, research notes, books in progress, or works in progress, this is a space to talk about your work and the thinking behind it. **Why Does it Exist ?** Many people write in isolation. They research alone, think alone, and publish alone. They rarely get the opportunity to discuss what they have written with other people who are actively writing. **The goal :** bring something you've written and let's discuss it. This is a space for you to talk about what you have written, what inspired the piece, what questions you are trying to answer, what you have discovered so far, and where your thinking is leading you. The piece does not need to be finished. Rough drafts, research notes, unfinished essays, book projects, and works in progress are all welcome. **Who is it for ?** If you are a writer working on fiction or non-fiction about science, technology, history, archaeology, philosophy, culture, society, business, or any other subject, you are encouraged to attend and bring your work to discuss with the group. If you prefer, you can also bring a few printed pages of your work to share with others. At the moment, the focus of the Writers Club is fiction and non-fiction writing, essays, articles, research, and books rather than poetry or spoken-word formats. **What Happens During the Event?** Participants are encouraged to share excerpts from their work, talk about their research process, discuss their writing process, explain the questions they are exploring, and invite discussion from other writers in the room. This is not a writing workshop. We won't be editing each other's work, reviewing grammar, discussing publishing strategies, or sitting quietly writing on the spot. **Participation :** The only requirement is that you have written something and are willing to discuss it. **No pitching. No passive attendance.** This gathering is for people who are actively writing. In the future, we may open the event to a larger audience interested in listening and observing the discussions.

Come along, grab a cup of something delicious, shut up, and write! We meet for two writing sessions in the Charlottenburg/Ku'damm morning group. * The meetup will consist of two 45-minute writing sessions and two breaks. * Before the first session, we will try setting a specific intention to keep us motivated. * The first writing session will start at 10:15. Please **order drinks to support the place** that hosts us! **Update your RSVP if you can't make it.** Looking forward to seeing you at the meetup! For more information, visit https://shutupwrite.com.

This week we are discussing **Christopher Isherwood:** The Berlin Stories. Update 13.6.26: Please note that at today's meeting, we decided to focus only on the first novel from *Berlin Stories*, *Mr. Norris Changes Trains*. The second part will be back on the voting list and can be discussed in the near future. 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.**

Welcome, readers! Our June read is ***Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible*** ***Voyage*** **by Alfred Lansing.** A work of nonfiction, and one of the most astonishing survival stories in history, we follow Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew after their ship is crushed by Antarctic ice. Stranded in one of the harshest environments on Earth, the men endure months of isolation, freezing temperatures, and near starvation—yet refuse to give up hope. Lansing brings their ordeal to life through vivid detail and firsthand accounts, capturing both the brutality of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. At its core, the story is a powerful testament to leadership, perseverance, and the unbreakable will to survive against impossible odds. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **all** **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

**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

**Talk Description** Coming soon **Agenda:** 7:00pm - Opening announcements 7:10pm - Main Topic 7:50pm - Q&A

This month we’ll be reading Goddess of the River by Vaishnavi Patel. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!