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***The Heart Shaped Society*** is throwing a rock & metalcore karaoke night for those who are true karaoke geeks 🫶 Join us for a karaoke night where post-hardcore, emo, and metalcore collide with pop queen anthems. Whether you’re here for Taylor Swift or Senses Fail, Lorde or Linkin Park, the mic is yours <3 **IMPORTANT :) Our karaoke has a new home at Tante Grete for now. Just come into the basement, where you will find us in the lounge.** *Stargarder Str. 10, 10437 Berlin* 💜At karaoke, we'll be running a queue in the order of each attendant and you can request songs that are on YouTube. 💜You're welcome to bring your own food or snacks and we'll also bring snacks for everyone ofc! 💜**Please do not bring your own drinks!** Show the bar some love and support their drinks menu! :> Come as you are, sing what you feel :) **See you soon, my heart shaped friends 🫶**

English below Liebe Nachbarn und Freunde, Kommt vorbei und lernt eure Nachbarn kennen bei einer Runde Wizard, Just One, Dixit, Fluxx, und noch viel mehr. Ihr dürft natürlich eure Lieblingsspiele mitbringen und sie uns beibringen, falls wir sie noch nicht kennen. Teilnahme auf Spendebasis. Wo: offenes Wohnzimmer, Waldenserstr. 13, 10551 Berlin http://www.offeneswohnzimmer.org/ Dear neighbors and friends, The Offenes Wohnzimmer is hosting the next board game night. Come around and meet your neighbors around a game of scrabble, cards and more. You’re welcome to bring your favorite games. Participation donation based 🙂 http://www.offeneswohnzimmer.org/ Anmeldung: tanjaklett@gmx.de oder spontan !

Join us for a relaxed Monday evening full of new faces, unexpected conversations and the kind of atmosphere that makes the week feel a little more alive. Whether you’re new in Berlin or simply looking to meet open-minded people, this is a space to connect, share stories and start the week with a little more curiosity. Orga The location accepts only card payments. We will be sitting in the first room. Questions? Check our Meetup-FAQs: [https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/](https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/) Meet your host I’m Julia — a Berlin local who loves bringing people together. My path went from growing up in a dance school to studying philosophy to working in IT support, and somehow all of that led me here: hosting meetups and creating spaces where people can show up, relax, and connect. Insta [https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/](https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/) LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/) About The Social Butterfly Club 🦋 is a Berlin-based community that has been bringing people together for over three years. Each gathering is part of a larger framework designed to help friendships grow through shared experiences in the city — with a long-term vision of turning Berlin itself into a shared, playful experience. Love the vibe? There’s a whole community waiting for you. 🦋 Join the Social Butterfly Club and experience Berlin together [https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/](https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/)

Andere drücken die Schulbank, wir aber wollen in gemütlicher (und realer) Atmosphäre wieder aufeinandertreffen und einen Deutsch-Spanisch-Tandemkurs aufleben lassen. Beim einfachen Zusammenkommen und kennenlernen lässt es sich schließlich viel effektiver lernen. und Spaß haben. ...

Join us for a creative gathering for neurodivergent people, including those with autism, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexia, and similar neurodivergences. **At this edition of the Creative Sharing Circle we want to show you how to fold zines**. We will show you how to fill paper with text, drawings and collage. The **content can be political, fun or introspective**. Zines are a great accessible way to communicate something meaningful you‘d like to share with the world. **Zine culture is intimately intertwined with liberation movements of marginalized people.** Let‘s keep it alive and enrich it with **neurodivergent perspectives.** We will provide some arts and crafts equipments but feel free to bring your own arts and craft tools if you want to do your own project. The facilitators will also guide you on how to create zine and how to use the arts and craft material. **The event is free and there will be no donation box at the event, but your support is very much welcomed Donation Link: [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/neurodivergentberlin)** **Where:** PopUp Gruppenraum 2 at Amerika Gedenkbibliothek **Facilitators:** [Agnieszka Błaszczak ](https://www.instagram.com/foxyberlin21/)(Aga), a multimedia artist, and [Cosmo](cosmo@kritische-maennlichkeit.com) (Visual Anthropologist). **Important Notes:** * If you can’t attend, please edit your RSVP to give the spot to others people. * The community is run by neurodivergent volunteers, so please help us create a positive experience. * Bring sensory tools (headphones, stimming toys, etc.), and we will have some available. * A quiet corner will be provided for breaks. * This event is for late-diagnosed adults (18+). For children’s events, a parent or guardian must be present. See you there!

Join us for a thrilling and empowering Martial Arts Training hosted by the **Juk Cheon Do** \- Self Defense and Martial Arts group\! Our monday training is focused on **Grappling.** This event is perfect for adults looking to enhance their self-defense techniques, improve fitness, and learn this unique Korean German Martial Art. Whether you are a newbie or have experience in MMA Mixed Martial Arts, BJJ, Judo, Wrestling or Sambo, this training will offer valuable insights and practical training exercises to bring your skills to another level. Get ready to boost your confidence, strength, and agility while embracing the physical and mental challenges of this martial arts training and enjoy this fantastic opportunity to make new friends within the community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for martial arts. We are not a huge group and like to train in a nice atmosphere with each other. Everybody is welcome weather you are a total beginner or experienced martial artist, weather your are top fit or you want to be it. Don’t be afraid and never forget, everybody starts at one point as a beginner. Important is the will to start. So no excuses! Start today! And of course we are also open to females, males and whatever. Here everybody is equal to share the same fun and pain. ;) Languages: German, English, Korean, Japanese. If the door is closed or you can’t find us, please call me: 01781830004 !

In a world that unfolds behind the screen, working from home feels gradually more lonely and disconnected. Weather you are an employee without an office, a creative, a freelancer or just someone in need of a working space, this is for you. You don’t need to cross the city to find a working space anymore, your favourite coworking space just landed in Sonnenallee. Every Monday and Thursday From 10:00 until 16:00 In the indoor room of @sfera Free water and wifi

The question of who has the right to rule is one of the central questions of political philosophy and history. Political power exists in every society, but power alone does not make rule legitimate. A government may control laws, police, courts, and institutions, yet still lack moral and political justification. Political legitimacy means that authority can be justified to the people who are subject to it. Historically, rule has been justified through religion, monarchy, tradition, wisdom, security, rights, and popular consent. In ancient thought, Plato connected legitimate rule with knowledge and virtue, while Aristotle argued that good rule must serve the common good rather than the private interests of rulers. Modern political thought changed the meaning of legitimate authority. Thinkers such as Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau shifted the focus from divine right and inherited power to security, rights, consent, and popular sovereignty. This historical development made democracy one of the most important modern answers to the question of legitimate rule. Democracy is based on the idea that political authority ultimately belongs to the people. It requires free elections, political equality, public participation, the rule of law, basic rights, and the possibility of peaceful change. Citizens are not merely subjects of power; they are participants in political life. Autocracy offers a different model. In autocratic systems, power is concentrated in one ruler, one party, or a small elite. Autocracies often justify themselves through stability, order, security, or efficiency. However, they face a serious legitimacy problem when people cannot freely criticize, oppose, or remove those who rule over them. Today, the question of political legitimacy remains urgent. Democracies face polarization, inequality, distrust, populism, and misinformation, while autocratic systems present themselves as strong alternatives. This discussion asks whether legitimate rule should be based on control and stability, or on consent, rights, accountability, and human dignity. Legitimate political rule requires more than force, tradition, or success. It must be justified to free and equal people. No person, party, monarch, or elite has a permanent natural right to rule. The right to rule belongs only to a political order that respects people as active members of a shared community. 📅 Event Details 🗓️ Date: Saturday, 11 Juli 2026 ⏰ Time: 14:00 📍 Location: Hardenbergstraße 10, 10623 Berlin 📱 WhatsApp: For prep materials and directions (Group Chat) [Group Chat Bio KI](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ba8ZAaH2Yuk6FGmD3LLO7H)

***This is Heartcore:*** For fans of post‑hardcore, metalcore, and the emo‑soaked places in between. **A warm place for the heart shaped ones :)** We're meeting at least once a month to hang out, exchange new music, and make new friends. Join us for a beer and tell us all about your favourite bands and why they matter to you so much. 🥀We're meeting at **BADFISH** bar - they have an AC! Please bring cash as they don't take card payments. Can’t wait to see you there, heart-shaped friends! 🖤✨

Wir freuen uns Euch einen speziellen Abend mit Dinner & DJ bieten zu können. Dinner Kosten sind erschwinglich und das Essen ist extravagant und griechisch modern. Ein kleiner Sommerurlaub in Berlin mit DJ Vibes und Tanzmöglichkeit, wenn Ihr möchtet. Dinner ist nicht inkludiert und muss extra gebucht werden. Getränke sind auf Selbstzahler Basis ausser dem Willkommenstrunk für unsere Mitglieder. Cosmopolitan Business Club | Berlin Haftungsausschluss: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/disclaimer AGB: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/terms-and-conditions Datenschutz: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/en/privacy-policy SMS Nutzungsbedingungen: https://www.cosmopolitanbusinessclub.com/sms-nutzungsbedingungen

Welcome to **Electric Social** \- Berlin’s electrifying arcade bar where nostalgia meets nightlife\! Think neon lights\, beers\, retro games\, and the unbeatable Sip Happens vibe you know and love\. Join us for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and laid-back fun as we take over one of Berlin’s coolest new spots. Whether you’re a Mario Kart master, a pinball wizard, or just here for the vibes, there’s something for everyone. 🎮 **What to expect:** ✨ A full bar with great drinks and booths to hang out in 🕹️ Classic arcade & video games to battle your new friends 🥂 The friendliest crowd in Berlin (that’s you lot!) 💬 Chill areas to chat, connect and hang out between rounds This isn’t your average night out — it’s a chance to play, laugh, and meet new people in a place built for fun. So grab your tokens, bring your A-game, and get ready for another unforgettable Sip Happens night! 📍 **Electric Social, Berlin** 🗓️ **Doors open at 20:00** 🎟️ RSVP now to secure your spot – it’s going to be *next-level fun!*

Dear Community, it is our honor to share that in July, we have the one and only, Dr. Werner Vogels, CTO of Amazon joining us. Dr. Vogels was so kind to meet with our community, have a joyful session and answer your questions in person. During the day he will be the keynote speaker at [WeAreDevelopers World Congress](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/world-congress). Later in the evening, we will have the privilege to spend an exclusive time with Dr. Vogels to get answers to questions we have from you! =================================================== 17:30 - Doors open 17:45 - Warm up by AWS UG Berlin 18:00 - **Fireside chat with Dr. Werner Vogels** **Registration:** Because we expect many registrations for limited seats, please consider your registration pending. We will contact you individually to confirm whether you can join or not. **Attendance:** Please arrive at NLND no later than 17:45 to secure your spot. Once Dr. Vogels is on stage, you won't be able to enter. **Questions:** Feel free to address your questions in the form below, or mail to kadir@berlinawsug.de ================================== Additional Information **This event is wheelchair friendly.** Help us spread the word, and invite your friends & colleagues! If you're attending with wheelchair and need assistance, please mail us: organisers@berlinawsug.de for further details. Would you like to host AWS UG Berlin events at your company? [Register here](https://bit.ly/aws-host) Would you like to speak at AWS UG Berlin sessions? [Submit your talk here](https://bit.ly/aws-talk) ================================== NLND (Neuland) Berlin is a 150.000 sqm innovation district catalysing industrial transformation. We bring together industry and SMEs with universities, startups and government to create a European lighthouse project for AI, Deep Tech, Industry 4.0 and future city technologies. ​Discover more from NLND [nlnd.com](https://nlnd.com/?utm_source=luma) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nlnd?utm_source=luma) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nlnd.hq/?utm_source=luma) **Photography Notice** ​Please note there’ll be a photographer at the event. By attending, you agree that NLND Berlin and partners may use photos for marketing and communications. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of the event team know.

Cuban salsa classes every Wednesday . Join us, learn how to dance, save lives and make friends! **Classes**: 19:00 - Absolute Beginners (For Free) 20:00 - Beginners 2 21.00 - Improvers 1 **Price: (Card payment only)** 1 class - 7€ 10 class pass - 49€ or 42€ reduced* (To use within 11 weeks. Valid for all our classes. It can only be used by one person per class. No refund possible) * Reduced price for students, Schüler, Azubis, H4-Empfänger, and pensioners/retired folks. A valid proof is needed. **Why should you learn Salsa, and why with us?** - It's great fun! - You don't need any prior dancing experience. - You get to know loads of new people. - No registration, just swing by. - No fix starting date - you can start any week. - No dress code - come in whatever you feel comfortable in. Note:No outside shoes in the room: socks or a pair of clean shoes will be required - No partner needed - we change regularly during the classes (bring all your friends though!) - You can help us make a difference! **What is Salsa4Water**? Simple! We teach Salsa and donate all our profits to the NGO Welthungerhilfe, which uses these funds for their local projects in Malawi. Welthungerhilfe fights for equal access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in nearly 40 countries world wide. This gives you the chance to save lives while dancing!

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

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

**Get your creative flow going with a Saturday Afternoon Maker Meetup!** Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you. 🧵 **What to Bring** Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think: * **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending. * **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling. * **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design. * *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!* **📍 Where to Find Us** * We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Parsons Avenue Branch** in **Meeting Room 1**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** Space for this first meetup is strictly limited to 10 spots. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. We ask that you try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

This presentation will be by Ben Iten, humanist chaplain and HCCO Board Member. Speaking on expressing Humanism values in American democracy. This meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online. The formal presentation will start at noon. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC)

Join us for the Summer edition of [Nature Loving Fest](https://www.facebook.com/events/1575999320350910/), a small, thoughtfully curated outdoor gathering celebrating vibrant vegan eats, handmade goods, and the fullness of the season. Formerly known as our Vegan Pop-Up, this gathering continues to grow as a space rooted in nature, community, and intentional living. Expect around 20 + local vendors offering refreshing seasonal vegan dishes, small-batch bakes, handcrafted goods, and earth-conscious products. This is a welcoming space to slow down, connect, and enjoy the warmth and abundance of summer. Come support local makers, share good food, and celebrate the height of summer with us. Admission is Free.

Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences. Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future. What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs. At this free local Meetup event we will talk about: * What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic. * Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences? * How to break away from negativity and focus on the future * What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions? Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. NOTE: We’re switching it up this time and going with a DINNER shift on Mon, 7/6. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for DINNER from 4:30 to 6:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 4:20pm and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to those volunteering at this (or any of our previous or future) CMG Gives Back events! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan