Cocoa Programming Language

**Hi everyone!** We’ll now be meeting twice a week at Denizen House (Köpenicker Str. 40, 10179 Berlin), on **Mondays and Wednesdays**! * **Mondays:** levels A1 to B1 * **Wednesdays:** levels B1 to C1 We work with dedicated materials tailored to each level, so everyone will have a place to practice and improve. **Event schedule** * **18:00 – 18:30** Arrival and registration * **18:30 – 19:50** Sprachcafé * **19:50 – 20:00** End and clean up Please be aware that the moderated event starts at **18:30**. Before this time, we are busy setting up the space. Registrations usually take place around **18:15 / 18:20**. Participants are kindly asked **not to arrive too far in advance** at the house. If someone arrives much earlier, Denizen may ask them to pay either for a drink (consumption) or for a **day pass**, as the space is a co-working environment during the day. **Please remember, our event is only happening from 18:00 to 20:00** **How the Sprachcafé works** We use different materials to help participants gain confidence in German. Together with whiteboards and our volunteers, the Sprachcafé is based on **interactive conversations** in small groups. **Participation fee** The Sprachcafé has a **participation fee of 5 €**, which helps cover organizational costs and **includes one soft drink for free**. Tickets can be purchased directly on the day of the event, card and cash payments are accepted. As the Sprachcafé has become very popular, we now need to **limit the number of participants**. Please understand this measure; it ensures that everyone has a comfortable space to practice. We kindly ask you to be **rücksichtsvoll** and only RSVP “Yes” if you are certain you can attend. If your plans change at the last minute, please update your RSVP so someone on the waiting list can take your spot. Getting your ticket early can help secure your place. **Please note** Our event will begin **promptly** at the scheduled start time. If you arrive late, we cannot guarantee your participation, even if you have a ticket or have RSVP’d. We encourage all guests to arrive on time to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. **About Denizen** Denizen is a new-style co-working space focused on being an integral part of local communities. Located on the ground floor of the historic Eiswerk on Köpenicker Straße in Kreuzberg, Denizen House is a communal place providing work, refreshment, and recreational facilities throughout the day. Think of it as a living room for the neighborhood. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to let me know. If you’d like to contribute to this night, send me a message! Ich freue mich schon! Grüße, **Nacho**

Kommt am 2. Montagabend im Monat ins Offene Wohnzimmer zum Open Draw! Raucht Euch auch manchmal der Kopf von zu viel PC-Arbeit? Der Asphalt der Stadt ist heute wieder viel zu grau? Ihr würdet am liebsten mal wieder wild auf einem Blatt Papier rumklecksen oder gedankenverlorene Linien zeichnen? Höchste Zeit zur Tat zu schreiten! Wir wollen in entspannter Atmosphäre die kreativen Zellen auf Volldampf fahren und uns der Inspiration überlassen. Mit Musik im Hintergrund sowie Wein, Tee und Snacks im Repertoire wird dann gekleckst, gemalt, gezeichnet, geklebt, geredet und gelacht. Das Ganze kann sehr ambitioniert stattfinden, aber genauso zum Hirn-abschalten dienen. Austausch, Bilderswapping und gegenseitige Tipps/Kritik sind sehr willkommen. Material stellen wir (Kreide, Bleistift, Wasserfarbe, Acrylfarbe, Pastellstifte, Kohle, Papierbögen, Spiegel, Postkarten, Zeichenbücher, Illustrierte). Sujet kann alles sein: Der/die Tischnächste, der letzte Traum, oder der Feldhase Dürers. Technik auch: Von (Selbst)portrait über Stilleben bis zur Comiczeichnung soll alles abgedeckt werden. Wir bieten jeden 2. Montag im Monat offene Treffen zum kreativen Arbeiten sowie gelegentlich technik- und themenbasierte Workshops an. Wie immer wird um eine Spende für Raummiete/Material von 5-10€ gebeten. Anmeldung: Katharinav.runnen@gmx.de

**Would you like to practice your German and do some theatre at the same time?** Join us for our **Spielend Deutsch lernen** workshop starting this September! Our workshops are conducted in German and are designed for non-native speakers. No prior theatre experience is necessary, but a basic knowledge of German (A2 level) is required to participate. We encourage regular attendance to build a cohesive team and work towards a group performance at the end of the six-month workshop. ### Workshop Details: * **Start Date:** 15th septembre 2025 ( * **End Date:** 29th June 2026 * **Schedule:** Every Monday from 7 pm to 9 pm (except on bank holidays and Easter holidays) * **Location:** Theater Spiel Raum, Bethanien Kreuzberg ### Cost: The workshop is run by our German-speaking theater teacher **Irina Usova**. She also directly handles the logistics and communication with the participants. Our courses are paid per period: September–December, January–March, and April–June. **Full price** : for 1 years 697 € **Reduced price :** Applies to students, low-income individuals, and job seekers – proof required: 574 € **Inscription during the year** : Price recalculated according to the number of remaining sessions **Please note that the number of participants is limited to 15, so be sure to sign up early!** We look forward to welcoming you to our workshop. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at : **info@coursetjardins.com** Please register on this formular if you are interested : https://widgets.yolawo.de/w/0/bookables/6888d9fff8185e5091aabd22 Don't forget to look at our Website : coursetjardins.org in the section theater workshop. Looking forward meeting you all :)

## **Mappenkurs Fotografie – Deine Vorbereitung auf die Bewerbungsmappe** Der *Mappenkurs Fotografie* richtet sich an alle angehenden Fotograf\*innen. Du lernst, wie Du Deine eigene Bewerbungsmappe professionell gestaltest. Gleichzeitig hast Du die Möglichkeit, Deine kreative Handschrift zu entwickeln. In diesem praxisnahen Kurs erfährst Du, wie Du fotografische Ideen umsetzt. Du entfaltest Schritt für Schritt Deine eigene kreative Vision, außerdem soll er Dich unterstützen Deinen persönlichen Stil zu finden. Schließlich lernst Du, Deine Arbeiten gezielt in einer aussagekräftigen Mappe zu präsentieren. Im *Mappenkurs Fotografie* beschäftigen wir uns mit allen relevanten Aspekten der fotografischen Mappenerstellung. Du lernst, wie Du ein Thema findest und es überzeugend umsetzt. Gemeinsam mit der Gruppe erarbeitest Du Konzepte, die Deine individuellen Ideen widerspiegeln. Außerdem erfährst Du, wie aus einzelnen Fotos eine stimmige Serie entsteht, die Deine gestalterische Kompetenz zeigt. Regelmäßige Bildpräsentationen und Besprechungen in der Gruppe helfen Dir, Feedback zu erhalten, Techniken zu verbessern und die Wirkung Deiner Fotos zu optimieren. Darüber hinaus werden Dir wichtige Kenntnisse zu Präsentationsformen, Vergrößerungs- und Drucktechniken vermittelt, sodass Deine Mappe professionell wirkt. Du erfährst, wie Du Deine Arbeiten visuell überzeugend inszenierst und Deine fotografischen Stärken hervorhebst. **Voraussetzungen für den Mappenkurs Fotografie:** * Fotografische Grundkenntnisse * Eigene Kamera * Eigene Arbeiten, die zur Diskussion gestellt werden können *Der Kurs findet an sieben festen Terminen statt. Ein zusätzlicher Termin wird nach Absprache mit allen Teilnehmenden angeboten.* **Bitte beachte:** Eine Teilnahme an den Mappenkursen der Lette-Akademie ist keine Voraussetzung für die Aufnahmeprüfung der Design-Abteilungen des Lette-Vereins und garantiert auch nicht automatisch das Bestehen. Informationen zur Ausbildung Fotografie im Lette Verein findest du [hier](https://www.letteverein.berlin/fotografie-2/). Kursinformation Anmeldung: https://lette-akademie.de/kurse/mappenkurs-fotografie/ Termine: Mo., 09. Feb. 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Mo., 16. Feb. 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Mo., 23. Feb. 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Mo., 02. März 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Mo., 09. März 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Mo., 16. März 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Mo., 23. März 26, 16:30 – 19:30 Gebühr: 288 € / 32 Unterrichtsstunden Zusätzliche Kosten: anfallende Materialkosten tragen die Teilnehmer\*innen Voraussetzungen: fotografische Grundkenntnisse; eine eigene Kamera; eigene Arbeiten die zur Diskussion gestellt werden können Veranstaltungsort: Lette-Akademie Berlin gGmbH c/o Lette-Verein Viktoria-Luise-Platz 6 10777 Berlin Fragen zum Kurs? info@lette-akademie.de

#### Community Gathering: Lernt die Queer-Bridges Programm mit ***Munir Arreola*** für LGBTQIA+ Menschen mit Migrationserfahrung **[Kostenlos mit Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/queer-bridges-monday/w07-2026/)** Kommt zu diesem Community-Abend und lernt unser Programm kennen. Trefft die neue Projektleitung von Queer Bridges, kommt miteinander in Kontakt und genießt ein informelles Zusammenkommen voller Community, Tanz und Spiele. Lernt neue Menschen kennen, teilt eure Fragen oder bringt einfach eure schöne Energie mit und erfahrt mehr über das Programm. Munir, unser neuestes Teammitglied, wird anwesend sein und ausführlicher darüber sprechen, was Queer Bridges ist und was es für we are village bedeutet. Außerdem wird er offen dafür sein, den Bedürfnissen, Ideen und Erfahrungen der Community zuzuhören. Das Treffen wird eine kurze Tanz- bzw. Bewegungsaktivität beinhalten. Wir empfehlen daher bequeme Kleidung für alle, die teilnehmen möchten. Außerdem wird es Brettspiele und viel Raum geben, um sich zu entspannen, zu sozialisieren und sich in eurem eigenen Tempo zu vernetzen. **Lasst uns einen gemeinsamen Abend verbringen, der sich auf Fürsorge, Verbindung und positive Energie konzentriert.** **Hinweise** **Teilnehmende**: Dieser Workshop richtet sich an alle, die sich als LGBTQIA+ identifizieren und Migrations- und/oder Fluchterfahrung erlebt haben. Wir bitten alle Teilnehmenden, den Schwerpunkt des Programms zu respektieren und dazu beizutragen, einen offenen, respektvollen Raum zu schaffen. **Sprache**: Dieses Event wird hauptsächlich auf Englisch stattfinden, deutsche und arabische Übersetzungen werden bei Bedarf angeboten. **Kosten mit Anmeldung** *Mit Unterstützung der **Deutschen Fernsehlotterie Stiftung*** 🔵 #### Community Gathering: Meet the Queer Bridges Program with **Munir Arreola** for LGBTQIA+ people with experiences of migration and/or displacement **[Free event with Registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/queer-bridges-monday/w07-2026/)** Come and get to know our program at this community evening gathering. Meet and connect with the new Queer Bridges project management person, and enjoy an informal get-together full of community, dance, and games. Meet new people, share your questions, or simply bring your beautiful energy and learn more about the program. Munir, our newest team member, will be present to share in more detail what Queer Bridges is and what it means for we are village. He will also be open to listening to the needs, ideas, and experiences of the community. The gathering will include a short dance/movement activity, so we recommend wearing comfortable clothing for anyone who would like to participate. There will also be board games and plenty of space to relax, socialize, and connect at your own pace. **Let’s spend an evening together focused on care, connection, and positive energy** **General Information** **Participants**: This workshop is for all who identify as LGBTQ+ and have experienced migration and/or displacement. We ask that all participants respect the program’s core focus and contribute to fostering an open respectful space. **Language**: This event will be held mostly in English, German and Arabic translations are offered as needed. **Cost**: free event with registration *With the support of the **Deutsche Fernsehlotterie Stiftung***

Bitte kauft in den Restaurants mindestens einen Artikel, damit wir keinen Ärger mit dem Manager bekommen. -> Location Berlin Potsdamer Platz -> The Playce -> Manifesto Markt Wir sitzen unten oft an den großen runden Tischen vor dem Restaurant Kumpir'a oder an den langen Tischen vor dem Pizza und Pasta Restaurant im Erdgeschoss. Dieses Treffen ist für: -Internationale Teilnehmer aus allen Ländern, die auf Deutsch Kontakte knüpfen wollen. -Deutsch-sprachige, die in netter Gesellschaft anderen helfen wollen, Deutsch zu sprechen, oder nur neue Kontakte knüpfen wollen.

A space for working on projects & learning new stuff together. 💻☕️ Please RSVP if you intend to join, as we have limited space. 😊

We are back in the c-base! Do you already run NixOS and want to talk to other people or want an introductory session with some NixOS users. Just bring your machine! Usually there are no topics, we just sit in front of our computers, talk about stuff, debug some problems or review some PRs on nixpkgs. There are drinks usually available from the c-base bar. If you can't find us. just ask around or ask in irc (#krebs on hackint)

An improvised theatre show designed to be understood across languages. On stage, five languages coexist — English, German, Italian, Spanish & French — within a shared narrative. Clarity doesn’t come by chance: the performance is carefully conceived with a system of clarifications, contextual translations and narrative tools that allow the audience to follow the story, regardless of the languages they speak. There are no subtitles and no simplifications. Understanding emerges through structure, relationships and emotional dynamics. Created in Berlin in collaboration with improvisation schools working in their own languages, Berlino Babel reflects a city where many languages meet — and still manage to listen to each other. An important collaborative project that required many years of work, come and see the result. Tickets at the box office 10/15 euro.

Wir zelebrieren gemeinsam einen vielfältigen Samstagsbrunch. Es gibt köstliche Waffeln und Pfannkuchen mit leckeren Toppings. Alle Zutaten sind pflanzenbasiert und Bio/nachhaltig/gerettet. Wir laden Pianisten ein unser Klavier zu bespielen. *** Kommt einfach vorbei. Ihr braucht keine Anmeldung. *** Bitte bringt warme Socken mit. Teilname und Getränke auf Spendenbasis. *** Siehe auch auf: LebensMittelPunkte-Berlin

Ciao a tutti! For our event we would like to meet you at 17:00 and have a beer all together, or other drinks. The goal of our first meeting is to get to know eachother and practice Italian and German. Please don’t be afraid that your language skills might not be sufficiently good or that you are a beginner. We understand that learning languages is a difficult and long journey. We don’t tolerate discrimination. We don't tolerate any aggressive or weird attitude. This has to be a Place of Comfort zone for everyone :) Please be respectful and kind with the others! PS: you can find us on the pool table area usually, if not just ask to the bar area for the reservation on the name "Claudio" A presto, bis bald Claudio Ich hoffe dass wir bald uns sehen!

Welcome to our cosy Godot Engine Community Meetup! This is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together. We will hang out, chat and maybe show some of our current projects! 🦜 Regardless if you are an artist, designer, programmer, beginner, hobbyist, professional or anything in between: join us for sharing knowledge, creating art together, coding together, joining game jams together and having fun! 🌼 This meetup will happen at [c-base](https://c-base.org), Rungestraße 20, 10179 Berlin. 🛰️ You can also join us on [our Discord Server](https://discord.gg/Sm3CgrqqQa). ☎️ Follow us on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@GodotUserGroupBerlin) for updates. 📢 Also check out [our website](https://godot.berlin). 🌐 Please be [excellent to each other](https://godotengine.org/code-of-conduct/)! 🕊️

**We switched away from Meetup to Luma for organizing this event!** Please go to [lu.ma/vuejs_berlin](https://lu.ma/vuejs_berlin) to find the actual event description.

DC iOS returns to the Capital One campus for our first meetup of 2026! Come and meet with fellow Apple developers in the DC Area, enjoy some food, networking, and a great tech talk! PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING IN PERSON OR OVER ZOOM. **Agenda:** • 5:40 PM - Doors Open (in-person attendees). **Don't forget your ID!** • 6:10 PM - Welcome (in-person and Zoom attendees) • 6:15 PM - **Talk: *SwiftUI Internals + Performance*** • 7:05 PM - Community Announcements & Networking • 8:00 PM - Doors close **Talk Description:** **SwiftUI Internals + Performance** Will Downey A fast-paced breakdown of how SwiftUI works. Aimed at helping build a conceptual understanding of SwiftUI whether you're experienced with the SwiftUI or still hanging on to UIKit. Bonus section on optimizing SwiftUI performance and profiling if time permits. Zoom Link: [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89091509354?pwd=7y7ghL5i9iSA9rgbpQCdrBiWy5QX7c.1](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89091509354?pwd=7y7ghL5i9iSA9rgbpQCdrBiWy5QX7c.1) **Location:** Capital One, C2 Building 1680 Capital One Drive, Mclean VA, 22102 100A Visitor parking is either in the garage attached to 1680 Capital One Drive, or the open lot next to 1600 Capital One Drive. After that you will walk over to the main entrance of 1680 Capital One drive, and then walk around the right to the corner to room 100A For the metro, take the Silver Line to the McLean metro stop, then walk into main campus (about a 5 minute walk). From there, walk to the main entrance of 1680 and then go to room 100A **What you need to bring:** ID **When to arrive:** Doors open at 5:50pm ET Event will start at 6:10 pm ET **Will food and drinks be provided?** Yep! **Will there be rapid testing provided?** No **Will masks be required?** No

## Details MoCo Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. We're community-led and community-run by devs, for devs. People of all skill levels are invited. Especially new devs! Bring a laptop, ideas, and we'll provide the coffee and snacks. **Here's how it works** At 2:30pm, everyone introduces themselves and briefly mention what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc.) Round 1: 1. Your name 2. What you're working on 3. What you can help others with Round 2: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. Round 3: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. **After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized!** 1. For the rest of the day, folks work on their projects, providing one another with help, and/or socialize. It's fully up to you. **Location** We will be at the Rockville Science Center, right across from the library in The Square at Rockville. Note this is NOT the makerspace location, but the other one near the Garage B entrance. 36 Maryland Ave C, Rockville, MD 20850 The event will be held at a spacious science center with plenty of tables and chairs. Light refreshments (coffee and tea) and snacks will be provide. **Parking** * Rockville Town Square garages up to 90 minutes of free parking. Parking at the Rockville Metro station would be free on weekends. **Public transit** * Located near near the **Rockville** metro station (Red Line).

**Title**: Powering AI Through Data Modernization: Modernizing ETL with Databricks & Unity Catalog In this session, we will discuss how enterprises are modernizing their data platforms by migrating from legacy ETL tools (such as Informatica and traditional data warehouses) to Databricks Lakehouse architecture, and how Unity Catalog enables enterprise-grade governance, security, and discoverability across data and AI assets. We will start with food and drinks at 6pm and then move into the presentation at 6:30pm. The session will cover: * Why traditional ETL platforms are becoming a bottleneck for scale, cost, and AI adoption * How Databricks changes the data engineering and analytics operating mode * The role of Unity Catalog in centralized governance * How this foundation enables AI and Gene.AI use cases on trusted data * Q&A Our speaker for this event is **Hirenkumar Dholariya**. Hirenkumar Dholariya is a Senior Data Engineering Architect with 18+ years of experience modernizing enterprise data platforms for global Fortune 500 organizations, delivering up to 40% system performance improvement and 20–35% infrastructure cost reduction through large-scale migration from legacy ETL platforms to cloud-native Lakehouse architectures. He specializes in Databricks-based data engineering, Unity Catalog–driven governance, and building scalable, secure, and real-time analytics platforms. He has led multiple enterprise-wide transformations from tools such as Informatica and traditional data warehouses to Databricks, establishing governed data foundations using Unity Catalog and enabling advanced analytics and AI use cases on top of trusted data platforms. His leadership focuses on architecting durable data platforms, enabling teams to move faster with confidence, and translating data and AI investments into measurable business outcomes. *

Bonsoir à tous! Venez nombreux pour causer autour d'un repas ou d'un verre chez La Madeleine. On n'a que deux règles: (1) qu'on y parle exclusivement le français et (2) qu'on achète quelque chose à boire ou à manger (c'est La Madeleine qui le demande). Merci et à bientôt!

Join us for an exciting language exchange event where Spanish speakers and bilingual individuals come together to practice Spanish and English. Our group focuses on fostering a welcoming environment for cultural exchange while improving language skills. Whether you are a native Spanish speaker looking to practice English or vice versa, or simply interested in learning more about Spanish culture, this meetup is perfect for you. Reignite your passion for language learning and immerse yourself in a diverse community of language enthusiasts. Bring your curiosity and willingness to engage with others in meaningful conversations. Let's come together to share language tips, cultural insights, and build connections that go beyond just words. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your language skills and make new friends in a fun and interactive setting.

**Agenda :** * 4.30 to 4.45 PM ET: Food and Networking * 4.45 to 5.30 PM ET: "Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP) (Feb 2026 Edition)" Hello Everyone! Please join us for our Feb 10th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided.** **Title:** Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP) (Feb 2026 Edition) **Description:** This session explores how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) can be used to connect AI models with real-world tools and data. Attendees will learn practical patterns for implementing MCP in production workflows and applications. Through examples and use cases, the session highlights how MCP enables more capable, context-aware AI systems. **Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station. **Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception. We will meet in Room Lake Anne. We hope to see you all there!!!!