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🔥 Bring a friend along and enjoy a complimentary welcome drink! 🔥 The tasting is free, taste the wines and then go for a glass or two ! French low-intervention wines from Jura, Ardèche, Beaujolais and the Loire. These evenings feature wines from some of the most exciting artisanal producers working in these regions today. The wines can be tasted first — and afterwards you simply decide which glass you would like to drink. Featuring wines from Catherine et Pierre Breton, Loire Domaine Overnoy-Crinquand, Jura Sylvain Bock, Ardèche Domaine Saint-Cyr, Beaujolais La Ville et La Papillon, Ardèche and Caveau de Bacchus. Jura Französische Low-Intervention-Weine aus Jura, Ardèche, Beaujolais und der Loire. [https://www.eventbrite.de/e/einladung-zum-weinabend-franzosische-weine-entdecken-tickets-1984456411547?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/einladung-zum-weinabend-franzosische-weine-entdecken-tickets-1984456411547?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) An diesen Abenden werden Weine von einigen der spannendsten handwerklich arbeitenden Weingüter dieser Regionen ausgeschenkt. Viele von ihnen gehören zu den prägenden Produzenten der heutigen französischen Weinlandschaft. Die Weine können in Ruhe verkostet werden – danach entscheidet man einfach, welches Glas man trinken möchte. Mit Weinen von Catherine et Pierre Breton, Loire Domaine Overnoy-Crinquand, Jura Sylvain Bock, Ardèche Domaine Saint-Cyr, Beaujolais La Ville et La Papillon, Ardèche und Caveau de Bacchus, Jura

Meet like-minded people, get authentic meditation instructions and hang out in our beautiful Buddhist meditation center in the west of Berlin! The practice of meditation is a simple, yet profound practice that helps us to connect with ourselves and gives us tools to release experiences of distraction, agitation, and stress. In the Buddhist tradition, meditation is more than just a way to end the mind´s distraction - it is what helps us to bring our mind home to its true nature. What better way to experience the colourful facets of meditation than with a group of like-minded people? Hence our open meditation sessions always have a social element as well - we like to have a tea and share about our meditation experiences, or whatever else we want to explore. There is also always the chance to ask questions to our experienced meditation instructors. These sessions are held in English and open to everyone - complete beginners as well as those with more experience. The sessions are every week on Friday at 17:00-18:30.

Liebe Deutschlernende, Das nächste Sprachcafé findet am **13.03.** von **15:30 bis 17 Uhr statt.** Das Thema: Wird vor Ort bekannt gegeben. Wir freuen uns auf euch!

Cycle awareness through your own Experience

**Wir treffen uns um 9:00 Uhr im Grunewald, links neben der Waldbaude (wenn man davor steht). Dort gibt es eine kleine Bank und einen kleinen Platz – ein guter Punkt, um kurz zusammenzukommen.** **Von dort aus gehen wir gemeinsam eine ruhige Runde durch den Wald. Wer mag, bringt sich einen Kaffee mit.** **Der Treffpunkt liegt im Hundeauslaufgebiet, die Hunde können sich dort also frei bewegen. Wichtig ist nur, dass sie sozialverträglich sind und sich im Kontakt mit anderen Hunden gut verhalten.** **Die Idee ist einfach: ein Spaziergang mit Hunden, frische Luft, Natur und Begegnung – unkompliziert und ohne Programm.** **Wir freuen uns auf euch!** **Willow & Ernestine**

[*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.

To find us, look out for "The Red Stonker" which looks like: https://meetu.ps/3mjhSm [Use a web browser, as the App does not go to the right place] Every Friday evening we gather for an English speaking meetup for some social drinks. The venue varies from week to week, so please check the location for each event. If you have any suggestions for where you might like to meet next time, please send me a message. If you run a biergarten, bar, or other suitable location and would like some customers, send me a message. The number of attendees varies as you can see from the past events, but there is usually at least 50. We have a mix of nationals and internationals working, studying, visiting, or just living in Berlin. Free to attend, everybody is welcome, so grab a drink and come say hi.

Join us for a 2-hour seminar and taste your way through the Eastern Himalaya. — About T\*SCHOOL [@popupteahouse.berlin](https://www.instagram.com/popupteahouse.berlin/ "https://www.instagram.com/popupteahouse.berlin/"): a tea learning series dedicated to knowledge and craftsmanship. Each edition invites tea professionals to explore traditions, regions, and practices in depth — while engaging with timely topics such as sustainability, regenerative farming, and water stewardship. — The Eastern Himalaya with Eduardo Molina Anfossi: Eduardo [@edumolinanfossi](https://www.instagram.com/edumolinanfossi/ "https://www.instagram.com/edumolinanfossi/") is a Chilean-born tea sommelier with twenty years of experience and firsthand knowledge of the world’s major tea regions. His journey has taken him across five continents, building close relationships with tea makers along the way. Former Head of Tea Experience at Paper & Tea, he is now the founder and CEO of Eduard/, a Berlin-based tea label curating seasonal collections with a strong focus on origin and craft. In this seminar, Eduardo will share insights from his sourcing trips in the Himalayas, exploring the similarities and differences between Darjeeling, Sikkim, and Nepal. We will taste five teas from the Eastern Himalaya and discover how seasons, climate, and altitude shape what’s in the cup. Ticket here: [https://www.eventbrite.de/e/tschool-the-eastern-himalaya-with-eduardo-molina-anfossi-tickets-1984287929613?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/tschool-the-eastern-himalaya-with-eduardo-molina-anfossi-tickets-1984287929613?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios)

!!! ABOUT THE MEETING SPOT !!! For some reason, the map pin keeps jumping back to the wrong meeting spot and [meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) won't let me change it! Please note that we will meet HERE: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA) \-\-\-\-\- 大家好！ Thanks to everyone joining in our past events - 很高兴认识你们! Now let's meet again to learn German and Mandarin Chinese together, because as they say in German: "Wer rastet, der rostet!" :) Feel free to bring a friend as well! We'll meet here, on the 3 wooden tree benches slightly left of the main entrance gate of Tempelhofer Feld: https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA We'll meet at the meeting spot first and then - depending on the weather - decide as a group to either walk around Tempelhofer Feld or go to a closeby restaurant to warm up and chat. So please be on time. Or if you are running late or can't find us, just give me a call on 0176-21984345. See you all soon, 昊兴 (Matthias)

!!! Note the corrected meeting spot, which for some reason keeps getting changed in the event: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA) \-\-\- **Mandarin Learner Meetup in Berlin! *(Free resources below)*** **Learning Mandarin is like trying to tame a** 🐲**.** It can feel frustrating, but you’re not alone. **[WeHanzi](wehanzi.com)** is here to support! **[WeHanzi](wehanzi.com)** is an independently built iOS app created by Ben and Gina. We've turned the entire learning experience into ***Comprehensible Input* through both simplified and traditional manga** with support for **Zhuyin**, **Pinyin**, **flashcards**, **audio**, **direct translation**, an integrated dictionary. We also specifically design region-specific language to reflect real-life usage in both **mainland Chinese Mandarin** and **Taiwanese Mandarin**, allowing you to naturally compare and explore the differences between the two, so you don’t end up saying something that makes perfect sense in Beijing, but gets you funny looks in Taipei 😏. Now, together with our good friend Matthias from **[Gemeinsam Chinesisch & Deutsch lernen](https://www.meetup.com/gemeinsam-mandarin-chinesisch-und-deutsch-lernen/events/308204343/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events),** we’re inviting you to our very first **in-person Mandarin Learner Meetup in Berlin** together! All levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced learners. Just come hang out, share your stories, laugh at our tone mistakes! As a community, we can learn from each other and turn Mandarin into a piece of cake! 🍰 **Come and join us!** 📱 App: [Wehanzi.com](https://wehanzi.com/) 📸 Free bite-sized resources: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wehanzi/) 📚 More free tools: [wehanzi.app/menu](https://wehanzi.app/menu) **📍ABOUT THE MEETING SPOT** Please note that we will meet HERE, on the 3 wooden tree benches slightly left of the main entrance gate of Tempelhofer Feld: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA) We'll meet at the meeting spot first and then - depending on the weather - decide as a group to either walk around Tempelhofer Feld or go to a closeby restaurant to warm up and chat. So please be on time. Or if you are running late or can't find us, just give Matthias a call on 0176-21984345. See you all soon, Gina & Matthias

**Relax. Connect. Create. ☕** After a full week of work, meetings, study sessions and life in fast-forward, it’s time to slow down. Join us this Sunday afternoon in Berlin for a relaxed coffee hang-out where this week's agenda is good company & warm drinks. You're also invited to bring some boardgames, materials **What’s the plan?** We’ll meet in a cosy spot, chat about everything and nothing, swap stories and simply enjoy the moment. No pressure. No formalities. Just a bunch of friendly people sharing a special Sunday coffee. **Who’s welcome?** Everyone! Whether you’re a Berliner born and raised, newly arrived in the city, from Germany or abroad, if you like meeting open-minded folks and spending some relaxed time—come join us. **When & how?** Saturday afternoon. Detailed time and place in our Telegram group. ➡️ Join us on Telegram: [https://t.me/berlinsaturdaycoffee](https://t.me/berlinsaturdaycoffee) Hop in, say hello, and we’ll share the final details. **Why join?** * Because you deserve a break. * Because you enjoy being creative. * Because you enjoy boardgames * Because meeting new people sparks fresh energy. * Because coffee tastes even better when shared. * Because Saturday afternoons were made for this. Respect and Safety: There is always at least one organizer present at every meetup. If you ever feel unsafe or bothered by someone’s behavior, you can reach out to an organizer privately. Your identity will remain confidential, your concern will be taken seriously, and no inappropriate behavior is tolerated — anyone making others feel uncomfortable will be removed from the group immediately. We hope to see you there. Bring yourself, your smile, drawing materials, your stories—or just your comfy self. Let’s make Saturday a little more laid-back, a little more social and a lot more nice. See you soon! —Your Saturday Creative Coffee Crew ☕

**Relax. Connect. Create. ☕** After a full week of work, meetings, study sessions and life in fast-forward, it’s time to slow down. Join us this Saturday afternoon in Berlin for a relaxed coffee hang-out where this week's agenda is good company & warm drinks. You're also invited to bring some boardgames, drawing/coloring materials (I will bring an adult coloring book) **What’s the plan?** We’ll meet in a cosy spot, draw, chat about everything and nothing, swap stories and simply enjoy the moment. No pressure. No formalities. Just a bunch of friendly people sharing a Saturday coffee. **Who’s welcome?** Everyone! Whether you’re a Berliner born and raised, newly arrived in the city, from Germany or abroad, if you like meeting open-minded folks and spending some relaxed time—come join us. **When & how?** Saturday afternoon. Detailed time and place in our Telegram group. ➡️ Join us on Telegram: [https://t.me/berlinsaturdaycoffee](https://t.me/berlinsaturdaycoffee) Hop in, say hello, and we’ll share the final details. **Why join?** * Because you deserve a break. * Because you enjoy being creative. * Because you enjoy boardgames * Because meeting new people sparks fresh energy. * Because coffee tastes even better when shared. * Because Saturday afternoons were made for this. Respect and Safety: There is always at least one organizer present at every meetup. If you ever feel unsafe or bothered by someone’s behavior, you can reach out to an organizer privately. Your identity will remain confidential, your concern will be taken seriously, and no inappropriate behavior is tolerated — anyone making others feel uncomfortable will be removed from the group immediately. We hope to see you there. Bring yourself, your smile, drawing materials, your stories—or just your comfy self. Let’s make Saturday a little more laid-back, a little more social and a lot more nice. See you soon! —Your Saturday Creative Coffee Crew ☕

**CACAO & BLUE LOTUS SAUNA CEREMONY** Sunday \| 15th March \| 11:00 – 17:00 \| Berlin A consciously held sauna ceremony day for transition and new beginnings with cacao, Blue Lotus and guided infusions for release and clarity. As winter slowly comes to an end and the first rays of sunlight begin to warm the skin again, we can feel it. This quiet awakening. Something within us begins to stir. The stillness of winter softens. A subtle sense of renewal arises. Like after a long hibernation, the soul stretches toward the light. What feels heavy can begin to melt. What is outdated can gently fall away. Our Sauna Ceremony is a consciously held ritual space, a threshold between retreat and renewal. A space for cleansing, clarity and deep inner exhale. For your body. For your soul. For your well-being. **What this space offers** We gather in warmth and presence at the UHU - Urban Healing Unit, an intimate sauna space in Berlin that feels more like a cozy living room than a traditional spa. **This day includes:** * A guided Cacao & Blue Lotus Ceremony * Ritually accompanied sauna infusions * A shared guided meditation * Conscious connection and community * Time to relax, release and recharge The sauna journey moves between heat and cooling, activation and rest. An invitation to listen to your body and follow your own rhythm throughout the day. This is a sober, respectful and digital detox space. No prior experience is needed. You are welcome exactly as you are. **Schedule** 11:00 – Arrival & Gentle Landing 12:00 – Opening Circle 13:00 – Cacao & Blue Lotus Ceremony 14:00 – Infusions, Chillout, Music & Meditation 16:00 – Final Sauna Infusion **Location** UHU – Urban Healing Unit Moosdorfstraße 7–9 10365 Berlin **Energy Exchange** €40 – Super Early Bird (until December 3rd) €45 – Early Bird (until March 1st) €50 – Regular €60 – Supporter €70+ – Trüffelschweinchen Ticket €90 – Valentine’s Couple Deal (until February 14th) If you cannot pay the full amount, please get in touch. There are always ways to participate. **Registration** Your payment confirms your registration. PayPal: shania-shamanica@gmx.de Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.de/e/sauna-ceremony-tickets-1972547468578?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/sauna-ceremony-tickets-1972547468578?aff=oddtdtcreator) **Notes** Please bring: * A cup for the cacao * Water for yourself * Small snack to share * Towels, a robe, and comfortable sauna attire * Optional: small items for personal ritual or comfort **More Info, Upcoming Events & Discounts** [Telegram: t.me/+mn_9R-JC6Uk1ZDFi](https://t.me/+mn_9R-JC6Uk1ZDFi) [https://www.shania-shamanica.com/ceremonies-workshops-and-rituals](https://www.shania-shamanica.com/ceremonies-workshops-and-rituals) Instagram: [@shania_shamanica](https://www.instagram.com/shania_shamanica?igsh=MXJkZGc3MGx0cGpmbw==) With love, **Shania Shamanica** Phone: +49 151 47443528 Email: shania-shamanica@gm

Regular boba tea meetup for people to meet, make new friends, or enjoy general conversations. Great for those who are new in town or find new activities to do!

Food is one of the most meaningful ways to experience culture — and Ethiopian cuisine is rooted in community, tradition, and bold, layered flavors. Join the Global Food & Culture group as we gather at Enatye Ethiopian Restaurant to explore traditional dishes served on injera. If you’re open to sharing, we can create a few shared platters so everyone can sample a variety of dishes — but individual ordering is perfectly fine too. Enatye is a small restaurant and does not make reservations so they recommended the 2-4 pm time frame. We’re initially capping this at 12 guests to keep the experience comfortable and conversational. If interest is strong and the restaurant can accommodate, we may open additional spots. The good news is that they will bill each of us separately! Come hungry. Come curious. And come ready to connect around the table.

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Hello, Weather should be in the 50s, maybe even 60s by end of March so starting back up the popular outdoor meetup at Quincy Park! I appreciate everyone who has contributed financially to this group! Thank you! Feel free to bring you coffee, tea, or preferred beverage from anywhere you'd like before heading to Quincy Park. **Logistics:** There are 3 parking lots at the park as well as plenty of street parking. The park is also located right near the Virginia Square - GMU metro station. **Note:** This event is on **Saturday**. We will either push to Sunday or another week if weather is an issue. Well behaved dogs on leashes are allowed(and encouraged!)

Join us for the fabulous curry, ramen, and more at ***Karé Bar*** in Chantilly! ***From Northern Virginia Magazine:*** Some of the best dishes in the world are fairly recent innovations. The Vietnamese banh mi, for example, appeared only in the 1950s thanks to the introduction of the French baguette in Ho Chi Minh City and the innovative thinking of the Le family. Japanese curry is a bit older, tracing back to the late 19th century, when British sailors enchanted with well-spiced Indian sauces brought those traditions back to another part of Asia. Eventually, Korea also created its own adaptation of the thick, flavorful gravy. Score another one for the global food community. Actually, score two. Kare Bar opened in Chantilly on Metrotech Drive, making it easy to head to Shilla Bakery or Chateau de Chantilly after lunch or dinner. Score three? Of course, I wouldn’t be keeping score at all if the food weren’t excellent. It is, as is the caring service and bright atmosphere. Start with something uniquely Japanese like monkfish liver with ponzu or a grilled hamachi collar, or stick to an old reliable like the juicy chicken or seafood dumplings, united by a crispy lacework of fried skirt. I tried both the Japanese and Korean curries. The latter is labeled as “spicy” on the menu, but didn’t seem to have any more heat than the Japanese curry. I recommend sticking to the Japanese sauce for its more robust flavor. Order it with the meaty, crispy donkatsu (pork cutlet curry) or the hamburger steak curry, essentially a well-seared dish of Salisbury steak. Whichever curry you order, it will come with sticky rice topped with a crisp-edged over-easy egg and a slew of veggies, ready to be drenched in curry. A shredded cabbage salad is bathed in an exceptionally appealing creamy sesame dressing. As winter sets in, there are few more fulfilling meals than a rib-sticking curry. This is the place that will keep you feeling like there’s no need to hibernate. Check out menu [here](https://karebar.com/our-menu/) **WAITLIST:** Meetup does not allow a waitlist for paid events. If this event fills and you are interested in adding your name to the waitlist, please send host a message through the app. To enhance the opportunity for great conversation, we would like to keep the group small. Please feel free to sign-up to meet us along with up to 2 friends. In the future, we will vary the days of the week, geography and the cost of restaurants so that we can attract many different types of diners. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMMITTED TO GO WHEN YOU RSVP FOR THIS EVENT. In the event our group incurs a fee for no-shows / late cancellations, your ability to RSVP for future events will be restricted. Thank you in advance for your understanding.Feel free to make suggestions for future meet locations. All diners will have their own tab to avoid any confusion. \*\* The small non-refundable registration fee helps us share the cost associated with Meetup platform ($360/year) and reduces the likelihood of no-shows, allowing us to better plan our events and accommodate attendees. Thank you in advance for your understanding!\*\* If you are unable to join us in March, we hope you'll stay interested and join us for a meal in the future. Looking forward to seeing you at Karé Bar in Chantilly!