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**Open Mic for Writers – A Reading & Connection Night** **3rd of July** \| **18:00–22:00** *Iska Cafe* Kalckreuthstr. 7, 10777 [Gogle Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nfiGTQBzkfYsswNc6) Language: English & German Whether you're a poet, storyteller, academic, or simply someone with something to say — this evening is for you. Join us for a cozy and creative **Open Mic for Writers**, where anyone can share their writing out loud — be it poetry, prose, personal essays, or even scientific musings. It’s a space to connect, listen, exchange feedback, and get to know fellow writers in the city. **Format:** Each performer will have up to **12 minutes total (6+6)**: * **6 mins** for reading/presenting * **6 mins** for open discussion or feedback Feel free to use the time however you like (e.g., 2+10, 9+3, 12+0), as long as it fits within the 12-minute limit. I will be very strict with timing. **Languages:** You’re welcome to perform in either English or German. ☕ Since it’s a cafe, there will be refreshments. We will have time for breaks, and socialising. **Event Schedule:** **18:00–18:20** \- Arrival & Casual Socialising **18:20–18:30** \- Opening Words **18:30–19:20** \- Block 1: 4 Performers **19:20–19:35** \- Break 1 **19:35–20:25** \- Block 2: 4 Performers **20:25–20:40** \- Break 2 **20:40–21:30** \- Block 3: 4 Performers **21:30–22:00** \- Social Time **Want to read?** Please contact me in advance to reserve your spot — performance slots are limited! *Note: First two blocks are reserved for our writing club members. The third block is open to all.* **Tickets** Participation would be free. It would be super appreciated if you ordered something to support the venue. As well, there would be a tip jar — totally optional, yet highly welcomed. **About Me** Hi! I’m Anastasia. I started our writing club back in May 2025, hosted weekly at the Heinrich Schulz Library (thanks to them, it’s free every Saturday!). With time we have grown and now we also meet on every second Tuesday and Sunday at the cafe. Over time, I’ve been lucky to meet some of the most creative and kind minds in Berlin. Happy to host our second Open Mic and see what all of you have prepared. This event is an invitation to celebrate your words and the magic that happens when we speak them out loud together. Looking forward to meeting you all — and hearing your voices.

We are going to be seated together at **the big table on the 1st floor** of the cafe. As always, we will do **two sessions of each 45 minutes** of writing with **one break of 15 minutes** in-between. We are making reservation and counting on you to show up, so please register only when you are going to be there, don't forget to update your RSVP if you can't come. Unfortunately cafes in Berlin are getting less and less laptop-friendly, please don't forget to order your drink or snack to support the cafe which will have us. If you are new to the meetup, don't worry, just come and say hi to the organizer. We also have many long-term regulars who will be happy to help you out and feel welcomed. We also have a **Telegram chat**: https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw For more information, visit: https://shutupwrite.com Looking forward to see you! 😊

Have you ever seen a comedian before and thought you yourself, "Boy, oh boy, I'd sure love to give that guy a piece of my mind!" or, "Gee-whizz that was not bad at all!" or "Fuck this person." well then **this is the show for you!** **Sometimes People Are Shit is a show where comedians try out seven minutes of new material that nobody has ever heard before**. Maybe. That I can't quite guarantee but once their sets are over you, the people, get to give your feedback to the comedian. It could be good, it could be bad, but it will always be constructive! **Show starts at 22.00 sharp**. Get there nice and early for some good pre-gaming booze and tell your friends to tell their friends and so on, and so on.

Der Sufi-Abend in Berlin lädt die Menschen dazu ein, mehr über den Sufi-Weg des Islam und die Arbeit des Sufi-Zentrum Rabbaniyya zu erfahren. Die Abende werden von Einzelpersonen, Bildungseinrichtungen und Gruppen von Gemeinschaften aus anderen Religionen besucht. Der traditionelle Ablauf mit Sohbet-Ansprache und Dhikr-Meditation wird mit gelegentlichen Themenabenden, Workshops, musikalischen Lesungen und Gastvorträgen bereichert und verleiht so dem Sufi-Abend in Berlin seinen besonderen Reiz. Geleitet werden die Abende von kompetenten VertreterInnen von Sheikh Eşref Efendi, die auch als Sprecher zu Bildungs- und öffentlichen Institutionen eingeladen werden und an den verschiedenen interreligiösen und interkulturellen Projekten der Stadt Berlin und weltweit teilnehmen. Wir öffnen unsere Türen um 20:00 Uhr und beginnen pünktlich um 20:15 Uhr mit der traditionellen Sufi #Meditation beginnen, wie sie schon seit Jahrhunderten praktiziert wird. Nach einer kurzen Pause geht es mit einer #Sohbet, einer Sufi-Ansprache, weiter, denn der Weg der Sufis ist der Weg der Ansprache und der Gemeinschaft. Folgt dem Ruf von #Mawlana #Rumi: Komm, Wer immer Du bist! *** The Sufi Evening in Berlin invites people to learn more about the Sufi path of Islam and the work of the Sufi Centre Rabbaniyya. The evenings are attended by individuals, educational institutions and groups of communities from other religions. The traditional schedule with Sohbet address and Dhikr meditation is enriched with occasional theme evenings, workshops, musical readings and guest lectures, thus giving the Sufi Evening in Berlin its special charm. The evenings are led by competent representatives of Sheikh Eşref Efendi, who are also invited to speak at educational and public institutions and participate in the various interfaith and intercultural projects of the city of Berlin and worldwide. We open our doors at 20:00 and start punctually at 20:15 with the traditional Sufi #Meditation as it has been practiced for centuries. After a short break, we will continue with a #Sohbet, a spiritual conversation, because the Sufi way is conversation with the Sheikh and gathering with community. **Follow the call of #Mawlana #Rumi: Come, Whoever You Are!** Freitag im Monat ab 20 Uhr / On first Friday of the month 8 pm 1. Sufi-Abend in Berlin ufaFabrik Viktoriastr. 10-18 12105 Berlin U6 Ullsteinstraße anmelden unter / register at: info@sufi-zentrum-rabbaniyya.de http://sufi-zentrum-rabbaniyya.de

***All about real connection - beyond screens, beyond small talk.*** **ENTRY:** * FLINTA: free entry & free welcome Drink :) * REGULAR: 8€ (incl. one free Drink of Your choice = Soft / Wine / Beer / Cocktail) Whether You are looking for love, new friendships, or simply meaningful conversations, this is Your invitation to step into a space where people truly meet. We gather, we talk, we laugh, we share stories & moments — and most importantly, we get to know each other on a deeper level. Every respectful person is welcome. ‍ > Every week different Guide, different People, different Experience. ‍ The night begins with a round of Speed Dating & Friending guided by DNA. Members, giving You the chance to connect with different people in a playful, open & respectful atmosphere. No pressure, just presence. Afterwards, the space opens up — stay, deepen connections, enjoy Your drink & let the evening unfold naturally. **DOORS**: 7.30 pm **MEET & GREET**: 7:30 - 8 pm **SPEED DATING & FRIENDING ROUNDS**: 8 – 9 pm **OPEN SOCIAL & HANG OUT** * optional free entry to a COMEDY SHOW about DATING: 9 - 10.30 pm > Come as You are. Leave with new connections. **..for more info check out www.dna-artclub.com / follow us on IG: [https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club/](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club/)** **See You soon :)** **Love.** **DNA.** **__________________** \*This Workshop is free for Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR ... more Info to Membership here: https://www.dna-artclub.com/membership \*\*By entering the DNA. HOUSE / DNA. CLUB, You agree to comply with the Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V. and Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V. Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.

Book a ticket [HERE](https://www.epiccomedyberlin.com/weekly-shows?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=dark-thoughts-meetup-berlin-sales&utm_content=listing-main-v1&target=weekly-shows&show=dark-thoughts&city=berlin) A Berlin comedy show where Berlin's top stand up comedians take your suggestions and generate hilarious sets on the spot! ★★★★★ DOORS 10:45 PM SHOW STARTS 11 PM ★★★★★ ★★★★★ENGLISH-SPEAKING★★★★★ Finally, something Netflix can't match! The Darkest Thoughts Comedy Berlin show offers you the audience a chance to get immediate comedy based on any topic you can think of. This interactive comedy show opens with a short and funny conversation with the host about what themes interest you today. Then there is a short break where you get another drink and write down whatever you want us to improvise about in the second part related to the themes we discussed. Then a lineup of the best Berlin comedians will come in and improvise standup comedy on the spot with your notes! It's gonna be funny, interesting comedy show generated straight from your thoughts! This is a donation-based show (Recommended donation 10-15 Euro) so entry is free but we recommend you reserve your seat as seating is limited (reservations valid until 15 minutes before the show starts.) So reserve now and let the Darkest Thoughts Comedy show pluck some funny directly from your mind!

**You complain — we entertain!** **An hour long chill-but-fun showcase where comedians turn your anonymous problems into punchy on-stage therapy** Write down anything you want - from dating disasters to existential crisis & watch comedians solve it in the craziest way possible. ❗️**You stay anonymous, and we won't talk to you unless you want us to!** Perfect for introverts, overthinkers, and anyone who needs a laugh **Doors 20:00 \| Show 20:30** * Stand-up comedy + live "therapy" * Different lineup + new problems every show Every show is a fresh combo of stand-up brought by the guest comedian and advice from the host **Lena Stolby** — she's Russian, so she really knows about problems! & **THIS IS A PAID WHAT YOU CAN EVENT** We have been running solely thanks tolthe support of the audience. **Suggested contribution: €15** standard / **€12** reduced (student, unemployed)

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!

**Nostalgia, Energy & Iconic Moves** Step back into the golden era of MTV and VIVA and celebrate Yourself through the power of music and movement. This class brings back the magic of a time when we watched weekly charts, learned choreographies from music videos, and were inspired by icons like Britney Spears, Beyoncé, and Shakira. It’s all about reliving that energy—while making it Your own. Led by Anastasia, a Berlin-based dance instructor who started her journey back when Commercial Dance was known as Videoclip Dancing. She used to switch between MTV and VIVA, recording her favorite music videos on VHS to learn every move by heart. Today, she brings these memories back to life - blending nostalgia with fresh energy and a deep love for movement. ‍ > I would like to create a space where You feel free to express Yourself, reconnect with the music You love, and enjoy every moment on the dancefloor. – Anastasia ‍ Each session offers a mix of technique, grooves, and choreography inspired by legendary music videos, adapted to the level of every participant (both beginners and experienced dancers). Expect a dynamic, feel-good atmosphere where You can let go, have fun, and reconnect with the joy of dancing. * While we’re celebrating the millennial era, all generations are warmly welcome **TICKETS:** available: at the Box Office before the class ‍ See You Soon. Love. Anastasia & DNA. **LEVEL**: All levels **WHAT YOU NEED**: sneaker, comfy clothes **COSTS**: €15 Regular (Online / Box Office) \- Free for DNA\. Members

***Spoken Words, Poetry, Rap, Storytelling & more.*** One of the most popular DNA. Formats is back: "Make Poetry Sexy Again" - more than an art show, more than an open stage - this weekly Format is the most honest & beautiful Community Experience - both for the Artists & the Audience. ‍ > We're gonna write, create, listen to each other, share & showcase. Together. ‍ Every respectful soul is welcome - **all genres allowed** \- spoken words\, poetry\, storytelling\, acapella\, stand up comedy\, rap\, singing\.\.\. While the focus is on Words, artists can also use keyboard, cajon &/ guitar. ‍ **LINE UP:** 6 - 7.30 pm: Doors 6.30 - 7.30 pm: Interactive Creative Writing 7.30 - 9.30 pm: Art Show, Special Acts & Open Stage 9.30 - 11 pm: Open Bar & Afterparty **OPEN STAGE SPOTS:** **‍**Want to perform? ‍\*\*\*Come over before 7.30 pm & sign up IN PERSON\*\* before the Show ‍ **PERFORMING GUIDELINES:** Every respectful soul is welcome. Creative expression, deep words & good energy only. All genres allowed - spoken words, poetry, storytelling, acapella, stand up comedy, rap, singing... ‍ **DURATION**: max. 7 Min. **FREE ENTRY & WELCOME DRINKS** for all Artists. ‍ *Bring Your Art.* *Bring Your Vibe.* *Bring Your People.* ‍ **..for more info check out www.dna-artclub.com / follow us on IG: @nightart.club** **See You soon :)** **Love.** **DNA.** **__________________** \*This Workshop is free for DNA. Members ... more Info to Membership here: https://www.dna-artclub.com/membership \*\*By entering the DNA. HOUSE / DNA. CLUB, You agree to comply with the Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V. and Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V. Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.

**PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK THEIR REPECTIVE WEBSITES! Sometimes they cancel events and you don't want to go there for nothing.** This Contact Jam happens every second saturday. Entry is 5€. It is a spacious room with a nice wooden sprung floor. There is no warm-up or teacher and usually no music either. Their Homepage (http://www.tanzfabrik-berlin.de/en/contact_jam) https://a248.e.akamai.net/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/b/7/c/600_455287036.jpeg The Jam is in Studio 3. You go through the gateway into the courtyard, pass the bycicles on your left, take the first staircase on your right up to the 3rd floor, right door with the sign. https://a248.e.akamai.net/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/b/a/1/600_455287073.jpeg This is their website: https://www.tanzfabrik-berlin.de/de/contact-jam I won't participate in the jam, i'm just hosting the meetup group.

This week we are discussing **Tove Ditlevsen:** Childhood, Youth, Dependency (The whole trilogy). 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.**

**A place to meet sound, without maps** Facilitated by **Vesti Gium (they/them)** Everyone enters as they are. No score. No threshold of skill. We follow the room, moment by moment— listening, nudging, letting the music find itself. A breath, a shoelace, a laugh, a footstep— each carries weight. Silence is welcomed; noise is celebrated. There are no wrong directions here. We practise a listening that reaches outward and inward: to ourselves, to one another, to the space we shape together. That is where the music begins. * 🌀 Bring a voice, an object, an instrument, a movement—or nothing at all. * ✨ **Priority given to FLINTA folks and people with migration background.** * 🎧 No experience needed. Curiosity is enough. * 📍 Berlin – \[theodorstraße 5,12099] * 🗓 Every Saturday 12:00 * 📬 DM or email **[vestigium.impro@gmail.com](mailto:vestigium.impro@gmail.com)** to join Come make sound—come be heard.

Sunday in the heart of neuökolln comedy at 1977 Berlin laughter is the best medicine for a hangover, and free shots come laugh with some of the funniest comedians in the city. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-hangover-comedy-show-tickets-899148626747?aff=oddtdtcreator

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

🇺🇸 Red, White & BOOM: A Black Love Summer Social ❤️ Skip the downtown chaos and celebrate with great people instead! Join Black Love & Friends as we spend the evening together in the beautiful, historic King-Lincoln District, just steps from Mayme Moore Park, with an incredible view of the Red, White & BOOM fireworks. This isn't a formal event—it's a relaxed summer gathering. Come early or stop by later. Stay for an hour or stay all evening. We'll have our own private meetup space where you can kick back, meet new people, play a few games, enjoy light refreshments, and simply enjoy the holiday together. Throughout the evening we'll explore the King-Lincoln District, soak up the atmosphere, laugh, connect, and then settle in as the Columbus skyline lights up with one of the biggest fireworks shows of the year. ✨ What to expect: 🎆 Great views of the Red, White & BOOM fireworks 🏙️ Historic King-Lincoln District ⛺ Private Black Love & Friends meetup tent 🎲 Lawn games & conversation 🥤 Light refreshments 🤝 New friends & great vibes 📸 Perfect summer photo opportunities Event begins: 6:30 PM Fireworks begin later in the evening, so arrive whenever works for you. Feel free to come and go throughout the night. ⚠️ RSVP is required. Space at our tent is limited, so we'll only be able to accommodate those who register in advance. Bring a chair if you'd like, wear your favorite red, white, and blue, and come celebrate community, connection, and summer with Black Love & Friends. Good people. Great conversations. Amazing fireworks.

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

BOOM! At land grant featuring the 3 ton toad. Catch the best view of Ohio’s biggest fireworks show – without the downtown madness. Land grant is 1/2 a mile from red white and boom! BOOM! At Land grant is back! The 3 ton toad will go live on the beer garden stage beginning at 7 PM. They’ll keep the music going right up until the fireworks light up the sky. Come early, grab a craft beer, hit up the food trucks, and settle in for a summer night of music, drinks, and an unbeatable fireworks finale.

Let’s meet and discuss John Updike's Rabbit, Run, the first in his series of four novels following the life, hopes, and disappointments of former local basketball star, Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, as he fitfully confronts and evades adulthood.