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**In Association With the Berlin Portrait Academy and PAKD Gallery / PAKD Art Lab** * **www.berlinportraitacademy.com** * **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!

**🔮🎴🃏"Intuitive Tarot & Storytelling" :** **Step into the Realm of Archetypes, Symbolism & Intuition** ✨ This workshop focuses on Intuitive Tarot & Storytelling. While we will explore symbolism, the heart of the work lies in developing your intuition and forming **personal, meaningful connections with the cards.** You’ll learn how to weave symbols into stories that feel alive, potent, and deeply resonant for yourself and for others. We will explore the imagery and story of Tarot in **four immersive classes t**hroughout February, allowing space for integration, practice, and transformation. This 4-week workshop is **perfect for beginners** and a powerful **expansion for experienced readers** alike. We’ll be working in a small, intimate group to allow for depth, presence, and personal guidance. Start: February 4th , 2026 Dates: 04.02 // 11.02 // 18.02 // 25.02 6-8pm // Berlin Friedrichshain **Register Here:** **https://www.jennifereireen.com/workshops** Jen Eireen is a transformational mentor, musician and artist. Through the lens of Tarot & Astrology she opens up a loving container in which your soul can feel connected with its essence. Exploring the meanings of your own life is one of the richest ways of self-nourishment. Combining different teachings with the guidance of intuition, she is able to offer a very personal experience and help you weave together the threads of your journey. Tarot/Astrology is far more than answering a yes or no question; it is a moment of deep healing and an expansion of consciousness. Website: www.jennifereireen.com IG: https://instagram.com/jen.eireen youtube: https://youtube.com/@webofwonder

[*Registration form required below*] **Interested in Japanese sword fighting or Japanese culture? Come join a trial and experience the traditional Samurai art at Katori Shintō-ryū in Schöneberg.** **Trial Fee**: **25€**/ session (2hr). Classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 19:00 to 21:00. **!!SIGN UP HERE**: [Katori Shinto-ryū Berlin Sign-up (google.com)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBt4A13VgnEcgQQ2PDaruthmYMRWineG4KtUCKsuC9KBsCUQ/viewform) Registration is required before your participation so that we can prepare enough training equipment. **Address**: Belziger Str. 25, 10823 Berlin. **No previous experience required!** The classes are in English and German. **Our website**: [Kenjutsu Berlin - Official school of Katori Shinto-ryu in Berlin (katoriberlin.org)](https://katoriberlin.org/) **Katori Shintō-ryū** is one of the oldest Japanese sword fighting traditions (koryū) still practised today and is recognized by the Japanese government as a cultural intangeable asset. The school was founded in the middle of the 15th century by Iizasa Chōisai Ienao at the Katori Shrine (Katori jingū) and has become the origin of numerous other martial arts schools over the course of its almost 600-year history. The training consists of the continuous repetition of fixed sequences of movements (kata) and includes the use of classic Japanese weapons such as the sword (iai-jutsu, battō-jutsu, ken-jutsu, ryōtō-jutsu, kodachi-jutsu), the long staff (bō-jutsu), the lance (naginata-jutsu) and the spear (sō-jutsu), as well as unarmed disciplines, tactics and spiritual aspects. **The Katori Berlin dojo** is the only official shibu of Otake Nobutoshi-shihan’s dojo Shinbukan in Germany and fully dedicated to the transmission and study of one martial tradition: Tenshinshō-den Katori Shintō-ryū. Through these efforts we aim to contribute to the cultural preservation of this martial tradition. The dojo has one officially appointed shidosha. **Our sensei**: Sebastian Graetz has been active in martial arts since 1997. After almost 15 years of taekwondo in Berlin, he started with Katori Shintō-ryū in Asia in 2014. Since then, he has studied in Japan with Ōtake Risuke-shihan and Ōtake Nobutoshi-shihan, and in Vietnam with Malte Stokhof-shihandai. In 2023, he received his Menkyo license and permission to set up a training group in Berlin the following year.

This year the Christian lectionary centers on the **Gospel of Matthew**, and we’re taking the opportunity to read it carefully and together. Matthew is a Gospel that speaks plainly and powerfully about discipleship, community, justice, mercy, and what it means to follow Jesus in real life. In this Bible study, we’ll move through the text at a thoughtful pace, paying attention to the story Matthew tells and the questions it raises—both for the early church and for us today. This group is discussion-based and welcoming. You don’t need any special background in theology or biblical studies, and you don’t need to have all the answers. Listening, asking honest questions, and engaging the text together are at the heart of the experience. **Details:** * **Language:** English * **Location:** American Church in Berlin * **Format:** In-person * **Who:** Open to adults of all backgrounds Whether you’re reading the Bible for the first time or returning to it with fresh curiosity, you’re welcome to join us. Bring a Bible if you have one—and if you don’t, that’s just fine too.

**Hello every boardgame enjoyer!** We'll continue our weekly boardgame evenings every Wednesday in Drehmoment (Glasgower Str. 29, 13349 Berlin) from 19:00. You are all invited to join us! You can expect a lot of fun light games suitable for the location. We have a small library of games you are free to use (but you are also encouraged to bring your own). The games are fast so feel free to join any time! Gamers of all experience levels are welcome. Drehmoment is a classic Berlin bar, they offer varius drinks and have the best cocktails in Wedding. We have a big room in the back just for us. We are allowed to bring your own food and they have snacks for sale. A couple of ground rules that we take seriously: 1. We are guests at Drehmoment, please treat their staff with respect. 2. There is no entry fee but please support the bar by buying drinks or snacks while you are playing. 3. Be efficient in your seating and kind to other patrons. See you on Wednesday

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/)

🌈✨ A Space to Be Fully Yourself Without Masking ✨🌈 For many neurodivergent queer women, everyday life can be deeply isolating. The constant effort to mask. The feeling of being too much or not enough. The sense that no one really sees your individual struggles. It’s exhausting. This space exists to break that isolation. It’s a safe place where neurodivergent queer women can show up exactly as they are. No masking. No explaining. Just real connection with others who understand what it’s like to navigate the world differently. It’s that time again Our monthly meetup is here and it’s your chance to connect, recharge and feel seen. 💬💞 You’ll mix and mingle with others through fun conversations, little mindfulness excersises and shared conversations about both the struggles and the superpowers that come with being neurodivergent. 🌟 Spots are limited and demand is often high. To help make sure that people actually show up and don’t take a spot from someone else, we’re asking for a small entry fee. 💌 If you’re not in a position to pay right now, just reach out. We’ll make sure you can still join. We’re looking forward to seeing you Just as you are