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**Radical Empathy** host by Neo Seefried guest: Merten Legatz event for **LGBTQIA+** **[Free event with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/radical-empathy/w04-2026)** This workshop series invites participants to explore how queer storytelling can hold, transform, and reimagine conflict – both personal and collective. In an intimate closed group of up to 30, we will create a space where differences are not erased but lived, opening up new ways of being connected. Queer lives are shaped by contradictions – between belonging and exclusion, visibility and erasure, intimacy and alienation. Instead of suppressing them, this series invites us to hold, quarrel with, and even find joy in their friction. **We will ask questions such as:** • How can we live conflicts differently? • What can we learn from one another about responding to tension with more than silence or aggression? • What does queer experience teach us about the joy of irritation, the art of quarreling, the utopias of disagreement? **Practices we’ll explore together:** • Fishbowl-inspired storytelling: one story opens, others weave in. • Embodied listening: holding difference through the body. • Mindfulness & circle practices: slowing down, making space for complexity. • Generative visioning: imagining queer futures shaped not by consensus but by shared vulnerability and empathy. **Event Overview: Upcoming Guests and Dates:** • Sunday, September 21, 2025: Mark Pertuis – Queer Mama • Sunday, October 19, 2025: Mati Klitgard – gayconsentlab • Sunday, November 30, 2025: TBC • Friday, January 23, 2026: Merten Legatz – Lecturer at TU, specializing in queer worldmaking. • Friday, February 13, 2026: Olympia Bukkakis – Drag performers and activists **General information** **Participant**: this workshop series is open to LGBTQIA+ people, with particular encouragement for those holding multiple marginalizations. **Language**: Depending on the group’s needs, sessions will be held in German and/or English. **Cost**: Free of charge, registration required. 🔵 In dieser Workshop-Reihe erforschen die Teilnehmenden, wie queeres Storytelling Konflikte halten, transformieren und neu imaginieren kann – persönlich wie kollektiv. Die Gruppe (max. 30 Personen) schafft einen intimen Raum, in dem Unterschiede nicht geglättet, sondern gelebt werden, und in dem neue Formen von Verbindung erprobt werden. Queere Lebensrealitäten sind von Spannungen geprägt: zwischen Zugehörigkeit und Ausschluss, Sichtbarkeit und Auslöschung, Intimität und Fremdheit. Anstatt diese Widersprüche zu verdrängen, lädt diese Reihe dazu ein, sie zu halten, mit ihnen zu ringen – und Freude an ihrer Reibung zu finden. **Im Fokus stehen Fragen wie:** • Wie können wir Konflikte anders leben? • Was können wir voneinander lernen, um Spannungen mit mehr als Schweigen oder Aggression zu begegnen? • Welche queeren Perspektiven eröffnen Freude am Streit, die Kunst des Aneinanders und Utopien des Nicht-Einigseins? **Praktiken, die wir gemeinsam erproben:** • Storytelling im Fishbowl-Format: eine Geschichte entfaltet sich, andere Stimmen verweben sich. • Verkörpertes Zuhören: Differenz durch den Körper halten. • Achtsamkeits- und Kreispraktiken: Verlangsamung, Raum für Komplexität. • Generative Visionen: queere Zukünfte denken – getragen von Verletzlichkeit und Empathie statt Konsens. **Veranstaltungsübersicht: Kommende Gäste und Termine** • Sonntag, 21. September 2025: Mark Pertuis – Queer Mama • Sonntag, 19. Oktober 2025: Mati Klitgård – gayconsentlab • Sonntag, 30. November 2025: Pansy – Let’s talk about sex and drugs • Freitag, 23. Januar 2026: Olympia Bukkakis – Drag-Performer\*Innen und Aktivist\*Innen • Freitag, 13. Februar 2026: Merten Legatz – Dozent an der TU, spezialisiert auf queer worldmaking. **Hinweise** **Teilnehmende:** Die Reihe richtet sich an queere Menschen (LGBTQIA+). Wir empfehlen insbesondere die Teilnahme von Menschen mit mehrfachen Marginalisierungen. **Sprache:** Je nach Bedürfnissen der Gruppe auf Deutsch und/oder Englisch\*\*.\*\* **Kosten:** kostenlos mit Anmeldung. **Mit Unterstützung der Senatsverwaltung für Inneres und Sport – Landeskommission Berlin gegen Gewalt**

This is a **shuffle**/**cutting shapes** class for beginner and intermediate shufflers where we'll focus on combos. **Beginner shufflers** will get the chance to learn some basic steps and practice them stress-free in short combinations. **Intermediate shufflers** will learn to vary these basic steps with additional leg and arm movements, learn to combine them in new ways, keep practicing their foundations, and try to integrate the new combos into their freestyle. If you're a complete beginner and wanna try some basic moves by yourself before the class, you can watch this video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xOAJA598uk But you don't have to - don't worry and come just by! **What you need to bring with you:** **Shoes**: If you'd prefer not to shuffle in socks, please bring a pair of dedicated clean athletic shoes with white soles. **Water**: because Shuffling is like an intense cardio workout :) **Fee**: 10€ (in cash or paypal after the event) to cover the cost of the rent, because we're not doing it for profit. Teacher: Ina P.S. You're welcome to join our Telegram group where we share choreos, combos, music, etc. https://t.me/joinchat/73TM5UceauA5YmQy

**Start your weekend the right way.** Friday mornings are our ritual. We meet, we run, we wake up the city — then we go to work feeling like legends. This is a **relaxed, social group run** through Friedrichshain, open to **all paces and levels**. Whether you’re training for races or just getting into running, you’ll fit right in. No pressure, no ego, no one left behind. 🗺️ Easy-to-follow route 🏃 Multiple pace groups ☕ Often followed by coffee (sometimes mandatory ;) 👉 **Important:** We organize the run via **Strider**, our running coordination app. Route details, updates, and group chat are shared there — Meetup is just where people find us. **Please register on Strider before joining the run.** (Link below 👇) https://testflight.apple.com/join/uZ3131FV Come for the run. Stay for the vibe. Finish your week feeling way better than when it started.

Jeden Monat gibt es den thematischen Brettspielabend an dem wir vorwiegend etwas längere Kennerspiele zu einem bestimmten Thema spielen werden. Etwas Erfahrung mit Brettspielen solltet ihr deshalb schon mitbringen. Ein paar Spiele bringen wir immer mit, ihr seid aber gerne dazu eingeladen eure eigenen Lieblingsspiele mitzubringen. Falls ihr keine eigenen Spiele besitzt, gibt es mittlerweile in allen städtischen Bibliotheken eine gute Spieleauswahl. Spiele die z.B. auf den Tisch kommen: Flügelschlag, Dune Imperium, Die Weisse Burg, Harmonies, 7Wonders Auf Grund des begrenzten Platzes meldet euch bitte per Email an. Das aktuelle Monatsthema könnt ihr auch per Email erfragen: [meeplemoabit@gmx.de](mailto:meeplemoabit@gmx.de) Eintritt und Getränke auf Spendenbasis.

**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 friday. Entry is 4€ depending if there is live music. https://a248.e.akamai.net/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/5/1/7/600_455309975.jpeg It's a nice longish room with a dance floor. There is live music on every 1st, 3rd & 5th friday. And a silent jam on every 2nd & 4th friday. Their Homepage (http://www.phynixtanzt.de/m_einstieg.html#freitags)

**🍹**Hello there! Join our social drinks on Friday evening in Atopia! **🍹** ✌️You don't have to be a cool kid or a social butterfly to have some fun after a long week. Just come say hello! As hosts we try to make everyone feel welcome✌️ 🌎We are friendly and open to all people from all countries. The main language is english, but feel free to speak whatever you want 🌎 🔍On the evening of the event we post information on how and where you can find the hosts in the venue. Note it's an open event, so you can come and go any time you like 🔍 💙When someone makes you feel uncomfortable, please report this with the hosts 💙 🙋‍♀️For any questions or complaints: just reach out to our hosts, in person or with a message. 🙋‍♀️ We hope to see you Friday! ✅ Note: Atopia is "cash only". There is no sign at the entrance, but the metal door is full with stickers.

Join us for an upcoming in-person Lean Coffee meetup. Lean Coffee is a lightly-structured meeting format where the attendees create the agenda. Bring your management challenges; whether you're managing people, products, processes or beyond, and solve them together with peers from a diverse set of backgrounds. This event is great for anybody trying to create better ways of working and wants to share with + learn from others trying to do the same.

Join us at **The Shared Spoon Supper Club! :)** I’m Ayushi , your host and the person quietly arranging plates, timing courses and hoping everyone feels at ease at The Shared Spoon. This supper is special as it is shaped by places I’ve lived and kitchens I’ve learned from. Five thoughtfully portioned courses, each inspired by a different Indian city, served slowly over conversation and shared moments. A quiet journey across flavours, memories and home. **Contribution : *€25 per person*.** Come for the food, stay for the connection and maybe a little chaos! :

Are you craving deeper conversations and more authentic connection in your daily life? Join us for **reconnect playground**, an immersive and playful session designed to help you strengthen your presence, learn practical communication tools, and connect with others in a meaningful way. **What this session is about** Connection isn’t something we force, it’s something we can practice. In this warm and supportive space, we’ll explore what real presence and authentic connection feel like, not just in theory, but in how we show up with others. **In this session, you’ll practice how to:** ✨ Stay grounded and present, even when conversations feel uncertain or new ✨ Listen with genuine curiosity and awareness ✨ Express yourself honestly without overthinking ✨ Notice both your inner experience and how you relate to others around you **What you can expect** 🌿 A welcoming and relaxed group atmosphere 🎲 Guided, playful activities that invite presence and ease 😄 Moments of authentic laughter, connection, and reflection 🧠 Practical tools and insights you can bring into everyday life, whether at work, with friends, or in new encounters **No experience needed!** Come as you are. If you’re curious, open, and ready to slow down and connect in new ways, this session is for you. **Logistics** **When:** Sunday, January 25 **Where:** [Studio Sonic](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jSPKTTce3rpzABu17) **Duration:** \~2 hours ### **This isn’t just another networking or social event**! It’s about real human connection. You’ll leave with greater confidence in how you show up, a sense of community, and tools to make everyday interactions feel more honest and alive. **⚠️ Registration required** Please reserve your spot via the **[Eventbrite link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reconnect-playground-everyday-connection-skills-tickets-1979451727402)**. Places are limited and only confirmed with an Eventbrite ticket.

[📷Scenes from our last kitchen gathering](https://www.instagram.com/p/DOAylJRjdo2/) 😊 **🍜🌿** Join us for a fun and interactive vegan cooking meetup centered around **Vegan Peanut Miso Ramen**. I’ll provide the ramen basics, so we can comfortably **improvise ramen toppings and side dishes together**, based on what everyone brings. 🧺 **As usual, please bring:** * **1 vegetable of your choice** * **1 any vegan ingredient of your choice** (Think of it like a self-serve noodle bar: What would you love to add to your ramen bowl ?) Your ingredients can be used for: * Toppings * Condiments or add-ins for ramen * Simple side dishes 🍲 **I will provide essential ingredients, including:** * Basic vegan ramen broth made with daikon radish * Ramen seasonings (Miso, peanut butter, chili paste, sesame-oil etc) * **Wheat-based** ramen noodles (=you can pick Ayuko ramen noodles or buckwheat noodles) No strict recipes, no pressure — just cooking together and exploring the potential of vegan ramen 🌱🍜 **Schedule** **12:45–13:00** \| Welcome & Introductions 🍵 **13:00–14:30** \| Cooking time **14:30–15:30 ish** \| Shared meal **🙏**📩 Please RSVP by Friday at noon to confirm your attendance and secure your spot. **The waitlist is handled via DM only, as Meetup’s waitlist system is not fair.** **Allergies / food intolerances?** Please note: **soy, wheat(miso), peanuts** and **small portion of garlic, ginger chili** are included in the essential soup ingredients. **Meeting point** (Moabit) Levetzowstraße 13.(EG) 10555 (Accessible via S-Tiergarten/U9 Hansaplatz /U9 Turmstraße ) **👛Events costs:** **5 Euro per person** (please pay **in cash** at the event. ) **By attending this event , you will:** * Get creative with a variety of vegan ingredients * Enjoy an interactive cooking experience * Learn how to make simple, delicious vegan noodle dishes **👉 Who will be attending?** Anyone who wants to learn the basics of plant-based or vegan cooking **👉This group size is up to 7 people.** For this small group cooking meetup , I will offer my private kitchen. **About me** Hi! **[My name is Misaki](https://amaranthmisaki.wixsite.com/my-site?fbclid=IwAR0cgLHKiRoZ_NeVAZWBXYPrkv7Rwq1vKJQvf40iAD6fzu0lndBE5FzCOmk)**[ ](https://amaranthmisaki.wixsite.com/my-site?fbclid=IwAR0cgLHKiRoZ_NeVAZWBXYPrkv7Rwq1vKJQvf40iAD6fzu0lndBE5FzCOmk)and I’m a plant-based/vegan nutritionist(certified). In this group I teach how to cook simple vegan food ,share recipes and techniques. This cooking event will help you add more plant-based meals into your rotation:) Looking forward to cooking with you!

Join us to explore Wedding 🥰 On 29.11 we’ll gather at U-Bahn Franz-Neumann Platz at 11 am for another 5k run in Wedding. The meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/obm9Fcc43aGL2GV36?g_st=ipc Don’t worry if you are new! We run at a pace which is comfortable for everyone, so it’s a great chance to start 😉 Take care and see you soon to enjoy another active morning together ❤️ P.S. ‼️️ Please cancel your participation if you can’t show up, even if it’s at short notice so that we don’t wait for you. Thanks! ‼️

**Welcome to homecooked stories by Trang** The days after big celebrations, I need **light, simple and comforting dishes** to feel human again. I know I'm not the only one with this feeling. To kickstart the 2026 supper events, I’m opening my home for a shared, homecooked Vietnamese lunch for anyone in Berlin craving something warm, light, and comforting after the holidays. **The menu** A Vietnamese family-style meal, following the Northern tradition: **một mặn · một canh · một rau** (one fish/meat dish · one soup · one vegetable) **✨ Canh khoai mỡ** Purple yam soup **✨ Cánh gà chiên nước mắm** Garlic fish sauce fried chicken wings **✨ Mực xào chua ngọt** Stir-fried squids in sweet-sour sauce Tea, coffee & water included. Feel free to bring your own drinks. No vegan or vegetarian option will be available for this dinner. **Good to Know** **📍 Location:** Pankow, Berlin (M2 tram stop Prenzlauer Promenade/Am Steinberg — exact address shared after RSVP) **🗓 Date:** Sunday, January 25, 12:30–15:00 **💶 Contribution:** €30 per person (includes multi-course dinner, beverages & experience) **👥 Seats:** Limited to 6 guests Payment link will be shared after RSVP confirmation. Stay up to date on new events and menu items: 📌 meetup: [https://shorturl.at/oqEOS](https://shorturl.at/oqEOS) 📌 Instagram: @homecookedstories.trang 📌 WhatsApp (event announcements only): [https://lnkd.in/erGdGMYr](https://lnkd.in/erGdGMYr)

Life gets heavy sometimes — and we believe no one should carry that weight alone. This discussion circle is a supportive space where we gather to speak openly about our struggles, mental health journeys, and personal challenges — without fear of judgment. Whether you’re facing anxiety, burnout, grief, or just feeling lost, this is a time for real talk, real people, and real healing. 
We’re not therapists or professionals — we’re humans navigating life, just like you. What we offer is empathy and understanding. 
What to expect:
• Respectful conversations
• Listening without pressure to fix
• Optional prompts to get things flowing
• A calm, welcoming environment 
Come as you are. You don’t need to have it all figured out. 
The event takes place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month and is donation based :)

Join us for a relaxed Sunday meetup at Futurium. We’ll explore the exhibitions together and chat as we go. It’s free entry and a great winter option because it’s indoors and warm. * **Where:** Futurium main entrance, Alexanderufer 2, 10117 Berlin * **When:** Sunday 25 January, 14:00 * **Meeting plan:** 14:00 sharp. I’ll wait **5 minutes max**, then go in. After that I won’t check my phone. If you’re late, you can find us inside or tour the museum on your own. * **Costs:** Free entry * **Plan:** Quick hello, then we explore in a relaxed loop and regroup now and then. Depends on how we feel, we might go for drinks afterwards. We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable. Please respect boundaries. Harassment or disrespectful behaviour isn’t welcome and may mean removal from future events.

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!

Come and join Northern Virginia porcelain artists. We will provide all the paints and materials needed. Just bring your smile and creativity. We paint from 10:00 am - 2:00pm every Tuesday & Wednesday. Please RSVP in advance if you like to join oir group. Text: 703-906-9150 We are located few minutes from Tyson’s corner in McLean.

What's better than brunch? Brunch with the LGBTQ+ community, of course! Join the Dulles Triangles at 11:00 AM for a dazzling brunch at **[Amphora Diner](http://amphoragroup.com/amphoras-diner-deluxe/)**, located at **1151 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170**. This is your chance to catch up with old pals, make some new ones, and bask in the glory of a Sunday well-brunched! Amphora’s menu is as diverse as our community, offering everything from omelets and pancakes to divine bakery treats. Seriously, their pastries are more irresistible than a shirtless Ryan Gosling holding a puppy! **RSVP Required!** Amphora needs a headcount beforehand, and adding seats at the last minute is like trying to squeeze into last year’s pride outfit—tricky! To ensure you get a seat at the brunch extravaganza, RSVP on Meetup or in the Dulles Triangles Facebook group by the day before. Those who RSVP get priority seating, and we promise not to judge if you show up in sequins. Remember to ask for Dulles Triangles when you arrive. Use the links below to RSVP and secure your spot faster than you can say "mimosas." This event is usually held on the first Sunday of each month, but check for updates because we like to keep things as flexible as our dance moves. Keep an eye on the current schedule so you don't miss out!

Please join us every week for power networking! Our Chapter Passed $1,666,736 USD in the past 12 months! BNI members, on average, increase their business 20% the first year. Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other. Come for our meeting -- stay for the referrals!!! We have open categories for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meeting. Just one person per professional specialty is allowed in each chapter. Visit a meeting to find out more and lock out your competition! Register Here: https://bninovanorth.com/va-nova-north-bni-mclean-business-connection--n136/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=16988

I’ve been here once and I was very impressed with their food and ambience. https://www.maharanipalace.com/