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📚 **Join our Queer Book Club!** 📚 Love getting lost in stories? Come read, laugh, and think with us! Our Queer Book Club is a welcoming space to explore books by queer authors and stories that celebrate LGBTQ+ lives, histories, and imaginations. Together, we’ll share insights, swap favorite reads, and dive into lively conversations—whether you’re a page-turning speed reader or a slow savorer of words. Beyond the books, you’ll find connection, community, and plenty of new friends who share your love of queer storytelling. Bring your curiosity and your bookshelf—we can’t wait to read with you!

On se rencontre mardi prochain pour discuter en français dans une ambiance amicale chez le café / resto Spreegold en Prenzlauer Berg, ou on a réservé une table (il faut demander du French Meetup). Le restaurant n'accepte pas les paiements en espèces. Merci et à bientôt! PS: Si quelqu'un venait à oublier de régler sa commande (cela est malheureusement déjà arrivé), je vous demanderais de bien vouloir participer aux frais de consommation à hauteur de **0,50 €** par personne. Merci de votre compréhension.

In diesem Kurs beschäftigen wir uns mit verschiedenen Texten aus unterschiedlichen Bereichen. Das können u.a. kurze Geschichten, Gedichte, Zeitungsartikel, Kolumnen oder Videos sein. Immer sind es Themen, die uns gefallen, die wir besonders interessant, wichtig oder manchmal auch richtig schlecht finden. Gemeinsam versuchen wir die Position der Autor*in, den Stil und die Argumentationsstruktur zu verstehen. Dazu diskutieren wir über das, was wir verstehen, welche Meinung wir zu dem Thema haben oder welche Fragen offen bleiben.
Gerne könnt ihr uns auch Themenvorschläge mitbringen oder zuschicken.
Der Kurs richtet sich an interessierte Menschen mit einem B2-Niveau (oder so ähnlich), die Lust haben sich weiter mit der deutschen Sprache zu beschäftigen und ihren Wortschatz zu erweitern.
Die Termine sind sporadisch.

**Still Single, Still Cute? Modern Dating Is a Mess.** 💔✨ Ghosted. Confused. Situationships. Mixed signals. Delete the app… download it again. Repeat. 🥹 Exhausting but you didn’t fail. **Sometimes the only way to move on… is to laugh about how bad it was!** **[Women Only] Dating Survivors & Bad Dates Club: Singles Therapy Hangout.** A small, guided hangout to share your worst dating experiences, laugh, reflect, and connect with people who truly get it. * 6 singles total (including female moderator / founder) * Safe, honest, judgment-free conversations * Real stories, real reflection, real connection **[Next hangout in Berlin — RSVP now.](https://www.zeya.cc/register?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=therapy_hangout&lang=en)** **(Choose hangout type: Singles Therapy)** 💖 We’ll laugh about dating chaos but also go deeper: * What kind of connection do you want this year? * What are you done tolerating? * What values truly matter to you? * What do you actually need from a partner? * What’s your love language? **📋 How it works:** 1. **Register (1 min): [https://zeya.cc/register](https://www.zeya.cc/register?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=therapy_hangout&lang=en) (Choose hangout type: Singles Therapy)** 2. Curation: We curate a balanced small group. 3. Notification: You’ll receive a WhatsApp invite with time & location. 4. Show up: Just 🤍 First time €9\.5 \| 💖 Regular €12\.5 to prevent no\-shows\. **Come solo. Bring your humor. Turn dating disasters into great stories.** Limited spots • Small curated group **[Next hangout in Berlin — RSVP now.](https://www.zeya.cc/register?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=therapy_hangout&lang=en)** **(Choose hangout type: Singles Therapy)** **Perfect for** ✔ Singles tired of dating apps ✔ Recently heartbroken (or permanently confused) ✔ Anyone craving real connection without pressure ✔ People who love honest conversations and good laughs #Singles #Single #SinglesEvent #Dating #DatingStories #DatingFailed #Breakup #Meetup #BerlinDating #BerlinSingles #Berlin #BerlinEvents #WomenFounded #Socialize #DatingAlternative #FreundeFinden

## DNA. presents: "CREATIVE WRITING" In this workshop, You will learn a method that can help You to strengthen Your access to Your creativity, write more, write better and get back into a flow state in which new ideas emerge. Rediscover Your creative flow with Lena's hourglass method. ##### HOURGLASS METHOD Lena will guide You through the three phases of her hourglass method, which consist of different writing exercises, and explain the background to them. You will use pen, paper and Your words as tools, but You don't have to be a poet to have fun and benefit from the workshop :) ##### APPLICATION OF THE METHOD: The method can also be used on Your own at home after the workshop, whenever You need a creative jump-start. ##### SETTING: The small group setting as a safe space also allows You to share your thoughts with others. You'll learn techniques to: * Tap into Your Inner creativity. * Overcome self-doubt and fear. * Express Yourself authentically and confidently. * Cultivate a sense of purpose in Your art and communication.

Hey everybody, Moving to Berlin is an adventure, but let’s be real—the bureaucracy is a headache and making friends in a city this big can feel like a full-time job. Whether you’ve been here for three days or three years, the **Expat Stammtisch** is your home base to meet cool people. 🍻 We have a reserved area just for us. Grab a drink, find a spot, and join any conversation. **Ready to join?** See you at the bar!

* **NEW IG ACCOUNT: @[neurocrafting.berlin](https://www.instagram.com/neurocrafting.berlin/) (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ\*:･ﾟ✧** Calling all neurodivergent individuals! Are you tired of starting hobbies that you never seem to finish? Join us for an evening of guilt-free creativity where there is absolutely no pressure to complete anything. **!!!!!!!!** **We will making portraits using colour paper, makers, tape and anything you can glue. I will provide all materials for you to go nuts! ♡** **!!!!!!** **There is a donation of a minimum of 4-5 euros to cover the materials and space.** In case you wish to pay via paypal: neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com

Fermentation and Pickling as Culinary and Cultural Practice: Exploring Koryo Saram Cuisine and Intangible Heritage with Tobias Stefan (HU Berlin) Join us for a Fermenta Collective workshop that delves into fermentation not only as a culinary technique, but also as a form of intangible cultural heritage. This session places a special focus on Koryo Saram cuisine - the food traditions of the Korean diaspora community in Central Asia, formed largely through the forced deportations of Koreans within the Soviet Union in 1937. Koryo Saram foodways have evolved in unique ways, distinct from contemporary Korean cuisine on the peninsula. Through generations, communities adapted their culinary practices to Central Asian tastes, ingredients, and environments. Today, their dishes have become an integral part of the broader Central Asian culinary landscape. In this workshop, we will explore these traditions through practice and conversation: • Learn about the history and everyday cultural significance of Koryo Saram cuisine, with insights from Tobias’ doctoral research in social and cultural anthropology focusing on Koryo Saram heritage in Uzbekistan • Prepare morkovcha, the iconic Koryo Saram carrot salad - often referred to as Koryo Saram carrot kimchi • Make our own chimchi, a Koryo Saram version of kimchi to take home • Enjoy our dishes alongside staples of Central Asian cuisine As someone with family roots in Central Asia, Tobias is looking forward to sharing not only techniques and recipes, but also the personal and historical stories that make Koryo Saram food a rich expression of intangible cultural heritage.

## 🍙★BENTO ist eine japanische Lunchbox. Doch Bento ist mehr als nur eine Box für Essen. Darin spiegeln sich die japanische Sicht auf die Natur, ein Sinn für Ästhetik und die achtsame Fürsorge für Familie und andere Menschen wider. Lassen Sie uns gemeinsam die Welt des Bento entdecken und Inspiration finden, um den Alltag interessanter und reicher zu gestalten. *** ### 🌿 About This Workshop In this workshop, you will learn how to make *Omusubi* (Japanese rice balls), the heart of a traditional bento box, while exploring: * The philosophy behind Japanese bento culture * The connection between rice-based diets and the natural environment * The impact of Omusubi on gut health *** ### 🍱 What You Will Experience * Discover the story and cultural meaning of Japanese bento * Learn basic cooking techniques that support health and child development * Understand the deeper meaning of *Omusubi* * Share a meal together and enjoy a warm, communal experience *** ### 🌏 Why This Workshop Matters In a world facing environmental destruction, food crises, conflicts, and health challenges, the need for sustainable agriculture and regenerative organic practices is more urgent than ever. In Japan, one small but meaningful step toward this future is the everyday practice of enjoying sustainably grown rice. By sharing the wisdom of bento culture—something that has long nurtured people, nature, and community—we hope to spark a *BENTO movement* here in Berlin, reconnecting people with the earth through food. *** ### ✨ Who This Is For * Those interested in healthy eating and gut health * Lovers of Japanese food and culture * Anyone seeking a deeper cultural food experience * Beginners are very welcome *** ### 📍 Details Datum: ①13.06.2026 12:00\~13:30 ②04.07.2026 11:00\~12:30 ☆Either date① and ② cover the same content. Bitte wählen Sie einen Termin aus, der Ihnen passt. Ort: FRISIERKUNST Wilskistr.34 Eingang: Riemeisterstrasse 14169 Berlin Teilnahmegebühr: 40€ (Kinder unter 12 Jahren 10€) ※Bitte bezahlen Sie vor Ort in bar Mitzubringen: Schürze, eigene Lieblings-Lunchbox *** ⚠️ **Only 12 spots available** This is a small-group workshop. Registration will close once it is fully booked. *** ### 👉 [Reserve Your Spot](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBAIbKgm--6XjL1FTlAYkI-RuXmkf01QJ4AfyXCZ4DycAWCg/viewform?usp=header) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBAIbKgm--6XjL1FTlAYkI-RuXmkf01QJ4AfyXCZ4DycAWCg/viewform?usp=header 💬 About the Organizer Hello, I’m Masaki Sakurai, founder of team-OMUSUBI. With a background in sustainable agriculture, managing an organic food store, and organizing food education programs, I moved to Germany in 2024 with my family of six. Currently, I work at a Japanese restaurant while hosting workshops that share Japanese food culture—fostering connections between people, nature, and health through hands-on experiences

🌸 **Summer vegan picnics are back!** 🌸 *(Grab a friend (or a furry friend), bring a dish, and come meet Berlin’s plant‑powered community.)* *** **PLEASE BE SURE TO READ EVERYTHING SO YOU KNOW WHAT TO BRING AND HOW TO FIND US ON THE DAY!** ### 🗓 When & where **Sunday,  14th June • 3 PM (15:00)** **Treptower Park, Berlin** Precise location will be shared with registered attendees, in the comments section, on the day (*Any map here is just approximate)* *** ### 🥗 What to bring * Your favourite **vegan** picnic dish **and/or drinks** – finger‑food or anything that’s easy to share. * A small **label** with the dish name + main allergens. * **Plate, cutlery, cup & a serving spoon** for your contribution. * **Picnic blanket / rug** * Any **outdoor games** you like (optional) > Expect ≈ 40 people; bring enough for several portions but no need to feed everyone. *** ### 🌦 Weather plan If heavy rain is forecast, we’ll postpone. We’ll post an update by **10 AM** on the day. *** **€1 event fee (non-refundable)** The €1 fee helps cover Meetup and small costs; any extra is donated to animal rights NGOs. Send it via the **PayPal details in the comments** **within 48 hours of RSVPing** (only visible to people marked Going). Transfer note: "Meetup Name + Picnic". No PayPal? Message me for the IBAN. **If no fee is received within 48 hours, the RSVP will be automatically cancelled, and you will have to join the waitlist to be considered.** ### 🔖 Quick checklist ▢ Vegan dish or drinks ▢ Label with ingredients/allergens ▢ Plate • cutlery • cup • serving spoon ▢ Blanket ▢ Games / frisbee / cards (optional) We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable. Please respect boundaries; harassment or disrespectful behaviour isn’t welcome and will mean removal from future events. See you soon! — let’s meet, mingle and have some fun! 🌱

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

**For our 6th Supper Club, we're heading to South India** for a brunch filled with bold flavours, comforting classics and plenty of good company. **Join us for €30 per person.** Love rasam? The sound of tadka sizzling away? The crunch of a papad or curry leaves popping in ghee? Or simply in the mood to try something new? Then this brunch has your name on it. 😉 **What are we eating?** ☕ **Firsts** – Masala Chai & Podi Aloo Cones 🥣 **Slow** – Paniyaram & Gunpowder Butter Sambar 🌿 **To Share** – Ragi Uttapam Canapés with a Chutney Trio 🍛 **Mainstay** – Malabar Parotta & Vegetable Kurma 🍮 **Last Bite** – Rava Kesari We'll be in touch shortly after your registration so keep an eye on your DMs. :)

**Salon Soirée** On June 13th, Festin Supper Club invites you into a hidden waterfront villa just outside Berlin for an intimate evening of food, music, art, and conversation. Hosted at the historic Seepalais at Müggelsee — a romantic lakeside residence inspired by Prussian Berlin — the private estate opens only occasionally for carefully curated gatherings and celebrations. **Lakeside Sunset, Art, Music & Culinary Fare** This special edition unfolds alongside the Friedrichshagen “Open Atelier” weekend, with Seepalais itself becoming part of the artistic trail for the evening. Guests are warmly invited to explore the neighborhood galleries before concluding lakeside at the villa, where a final exhibiting artist will offer a private viewing of her work within the historic residence itself. As sunset approaches, guests will move freely between elegant salon spaces, balconies above the water, and the lakeside terrace while enjoying music, conversation, fine wines and flowing culinary creations throughout the evening. **Hosted by Festin Supper Club** The evening will feature seasonal New York-inspired 12 course menu by Festin founder and NYC-born personal chef Deborah Tomassini-Buechner — designed for lingering, sharing, and enjoying without formality. Two drinks are included throughout the evening alongside a relaxed musical atmosphere and occasional live piano moments. 96€ Early Bird Limited capacity 20€ deposit via paypal to **info@festin-berlin.com** confirm your attendance. UPDATE: I am delighted to share a first glimpse of the evening's culinary offerings. As always, the menu remains subject to a few seasonal refinements, but I hope it gives you a taste of what awaits. Sweet Pea Mousse on Crisp Herb Tuile Salted Artisan Butter, house made Focaccia & Grissini Apple & Roquefort on Crostini Chilled Watermelon-Feta Brochettes & Garden Herbs Crispy Truffled Quail Egg Cucumber Canapés, Dill & Tomato Courgette Roulades, Whipped Ricotta, Basil & Pine Nut Gremolata Truffle Brûlée with Citrus-Cured Shrimp & Caviar Sake-Cured Salmon, Nori, Grapefruit Mini Beef Wellington, mushroom duxelles, pancetta, dijon mustard, greens Golden Polenta Cakes with Spiced Lamb & Apricot Chocolate Bliss Bites, Lemon-Ricotta Mousse Carrot-Cardamon Cake, Cream & Pistachio Lemon-almond Macaroons We look forward to welcoming you ✨

Dear Book Enthusiasts, For our June gathering, we’ll be reading ***The Summer Book*** by the Finnish writer **Tove Jansson**. First published in 1972, this quiet and deeply moving novel follows the relationship between a young girl and her grandmother as they spend a summer together on a small island in the Gulf of Finland. Through brief, luminous episodes, Jansson explores childhood, aging, nature, solitude, and the subtle bonds between generations with warmth, humor, and extraordinary sensitivity. Gentle yet profound, *The Summer Book* is a celebration of life’s small moments and the beauty of human connection. **📅 Date & Time: Sunday, 14.06.2026 at 15:00** **📍 Location: Audrey coffee, Holzendorffstraße 18, 14057 Berlin** **💬 Fee: As always, a 3 € contribution after the meeting helps cover organization costs** As I mentioned in earlier announcements, due to personal reasons I will not be able to attend a few upcoming meetings. Three lovely friends of mine — Miry, Kat, and Cristina — who also happen to be regulars in our book club, kindly agreed to moderate and host this gathering during my absence. I truly hope you’ll join me in giving them a very warm welcome and your support. I’m very much looking forward to hearing all about your discussion and to gathering together again soon. Warmly, Sofya

Hosted by OSU Extension Summer 2026 Food Preservation Workshops Join Shari Gallup from Ohio State University Extension, for a summer food preservation series at the Bryn Du Mansion. Discover how to safely preserve food at home. Learn basic food preservation methods including pressure canning, water bath canning and drying. June 4 - Water Bath Canning July 9 - Pressure Canning August 6 - Drying Fruits and Vegetables We're excited to once again welcome Shari Gallup from The Ohio State University Extension Office to lead a series of Life Local food preservation workshops. These hands-on sessions are designed to help participants learn practical, time-tested techniques for preserving seasonal foods at home. Registration is not yet open but will be available soon. Stay tuned for details on this wonderful series. Time 5:00 p.m. Location Bryn Du Mansion 587 Jones Road, Granville https://www.bryndu.com/public-events

Hosted by OSU Extension Summer 2026 Food Preservation Workshops Join Shari Gallup from Ohio State University Extension, for a summer food preservation series at the Bryn Du Mansion. Discover how to safely preserve food at home. Learn basic food preservation methods including pressure canning, water bath canning and drying. June 4 - Water Bath Canning July 9 - Pressure Canning August 6 - Drying Fruits and Vegetables We're excited to once again welcome Shari Gallup from The Ohio State University Extension Office to lead a series of Life Local food preservation workshops. These hands-on sessions are designed to help participants learn practical, time-tested techniques for preserving seasonal foods at home. Registration is not yet open but will be available soon. Stay tuned for details on this wonderful series. Time 5:00 p.m. Location Bryn Du Mansion 587 Jones Road, Granville https://www.bryndu.com/public-events

A cookie covered in creamy frosting can brighten anyone’s day! National Frosted Cookie Day is all about that simple joy. **DETAILS:** We'll celebrate the occasion by visiting Cheryl's Cookies headqtrs. cookie shop, trying to decide which seasonal treats to choose! **NEXT:** we'll head west on Polaris Pkwy to Bonefish Grill for Happy Hour eats n drinks. We can share our sweet finds for dessert... *In a busy world, National Frosted Cookie Day offers a little sweetness that reminds us to slow down and enjoy the moment.*

**Our June novel is: *The Eights* by Joanna Miller** **This month’s novel is set during World War I. It’s a 20th-century historical fiction story about friendship and war, with coming-of-age elements and a slightly haunted tone. The book is 384 pages in print and 10 hours and 9 minutes on audiobook.** Oxford, 1920. For the first time in its one-thousand-year history, Oxford University officially admits female students. Burning with dreams of equality, four young women move into neighboring rooms in Corridor 8. Beatrice, Dora, Marianne, and Otto—collectively known as The Eights—come from all walks of life, each driven by their own motives, each holding tight to their secrets, and are thrown into an unlikely, unshakable friendship. Dora was never meant to go to university, but, after losing both her brother and her fiancé on the battlefield, has arrived in their place. Politically-minded Beatrice, daughter of a famous suffragette, sees Oxford as a chance to make her own way - and some friends her own age. Otto was a nurse during the war but is excited to return to her socialite lifestyle in Oxford where she hopes to find distraction from the memories that haunt her. And finally Marianne, the quiet, clever daughter of a village pastor, who has a shocking secret she must hide from everyone, even her new friends, if she is to succeed. Among the historic spires, and in the long shadow of the Great War, the four women must navigate and support one another in a turbulent world in which misogyny is rife, influenza is still a threat, and the ghosts of the Great War don’t always remain dead.

Welcome, readers! Our June read is ***Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible*** ***Voyage*** **by Alfred Lansing.** A work of nonfiction, and one of the most astonishing survival stories in history, we follow Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew after their ship is crushed by Antarctic ice. Stranded in one of the harshest environments on Earth, the men endure months of isolation, freezing temperatures, and near starvation—yet refuse to give up hope. Lansing brings their ordeal to life through vivid detail and firsthand accounts, capturing both the brutality of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. At its core, the story is a powerful testament to leadership, perseverance, and the unbreakable will to survive against impossible odds. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **all** **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

**Let’s meet for pizza 1st at Mikey’s Late Night Slice which is connected to Pins! Then we will bowl (no heavy balls involved)**