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Svenskt Mingel i Berlin (Meetup) #114
Hej allihopađ!
đĄ IdĂ©n med svensk minglet Ă€r enkel: prata svenska och ha kul pĂ„ samma gĂ„ng!
Som vanligt kommer vi att trĂ€ffas pĂ„ **cafĂ©baren i Fotografiska**. Vi trĂ€ffas pĂ„ **fredag 17:e april 2026 kl. 19.00**â°. NĂ€rmaste tunnelbanestationen Ă€r OranienburgerstraĂe. CafĂ©baren kan nĂ„s via S-Bahn med samma namn.
Du kan hitta oss genom den svenska flaggan đžđȘ som vi stĂ€ller pĂ„ bordet!
đ Har du en bok pĂ„ svenska som du vill ge vidare eller byta bort? Passa pĂ„ att ta med den till trĂ€ffen!
đą OBS: Det hĂ€r Ă€r en konversationsgrupp, dvs. du borde redan kunna förstĂ„ och prata tillrĂ€ckligt bra för att aktivt kunna delta i samtalet pĂ„ svenska. Vi pratar endast pĂ„ svenska, inte tyska, inte heller engelska. Tack för din förstĂ„else!
Glöm inte att anmĂ€la dig om du vill vara med och avanmĂ€l dig om du inte kan komma trots allt, tack đ.
Ser fram emot att mingla med erđ!
Vi ses snart!
Baptiste & Paula
Foto: Roger Borgelid/imagebank.sweden.se
Sprachcafé
Unser internationales Sprachcafé richtet sich an Alt- und Neu-Berliner\*innen, Reisende und Anwohner\*innen - alle sind willkommen!
Bei heiĂem Tee und Kaffee und frischen Waffeln könnt ihr mit Menschen aus aller Welt ins GesprĂ€ch kommen. Um das Eis zu brechen, haben wir verschiedene Spieleinheiten vorbereitet - wie zum Beispiel ein Kennlern-Bingo, Impro-Theater-Ăbungen und ein kleines Berlin-Quiz. SelbstverstĂ€ndlich ist die Teilnahme an den Spielen freiwillig und ihr könnt euch gerne einfach gemĂŒtlich unterhalten. Wir möchten vor allem Sprachstudierende ermutigen teilzunehmen, und Berlin in diesem Rahmen aus verschiedenen Perspektiven kennenzulernen, persönliche Kontakte zu knĂŒpfen und in das kulturelle Kiezleben der Stadt einzutauchen.
Teilnahme auf Spendenbasis
Heilsames Singen - Singabend
Tauche ein in die wohltuende Welt des *Heilsamen Singens*! In der Singgruppe erleben wir gemeinsam, wie einfache, wiederholende Lieder mit positiven Texten Herz und Seele berĂŒhren.
Du musst kein*e geĂŒbte*r SĂ€nger\*in sein â beim heilsamen Singen geht es nicht um Leistung, sondern um Verbindung, Freude und Entspannung.
Teils sanfte, teils kraftvolle KlĂ€nge und Melodien laden dich ein, den Alltagsstress hinter dir zu lassen, bei dir selbst anzukommen und neue Lebensfreude zu spĂŒren. Beim gemeinsamen Singen entsteht innere Ruhe, dein Immunsystem wird gestĂ€rkt â und auf liebevolle Weise entsteht Verbindung untereinander.
Komm, wie du bist â mit deiner Stimme, deinem Atem, deinem Herzen. Lass dich tragen vom Klang und entdecke die heilende Kraft des Singens.
Wir freuen uns auf dich!
Wo: Offenes Wohnzimmer Moabit
Wann: jeden 3. Freitag im Monat 19:00
Teilnahme auf Spendenbasis
Um die Planung zu erleichtern, melde Dich gerne an unter:
[kontakt@heilsames-singen-berlin.de](mailto:kontakt@heilsames-singen-berlin.de)
(Wer spontan kommen kann, ist natĂŒrlich ebenso willkommen!)
Hei, ich bin Gesa, SÀngerin, GesangspÀdagogin und zertifizierte Singleiterin
fĂŒr Heilsames Singen. Nach ĂŒber 20 Jahren als Opern- und KonzertsĂ€ngerin liegt mein Fokus heute auf dem âHeilsamen Singenâ. Mir liegt am Herzen, das Singen wieder in unseren Alltag zu holen. Weil es uns mit unserem innersten Menschsein verbindet, weil es Herz und Seele berĂŒhrt â und weil es ein kleiner, aber kraftvoller Beitrag zu mehr Freude, WĂ€rme und Menschlichkeit in unserer Welt ist.
Berlin Social and Language Exchange (Make New Friends) âš
Welcome to our social mixer in the heart of Berlin! Whether you want to hang out with new friends, practice a new language, meet people from different cultures, immerse yourself in the local community, or just socialize in a friendly environment, come along and enjoy some drinks and food with new friends đââïžđââïž
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### Event Details
đ° Cost: Free
đșđ„ Drinks and social
đ Belushi's Berlin (Alexanderplatz) (Inside, or ask for Meet People Social) - Rosa-Luxemburg-StraĂe 41
đ 6:00pm onwards every Friday
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**Or RSVP on the website for our Discord / WhatsApp communities, and to see who else is going and what their backgrounds/seniority/interests are:**
đ [Link to Website](https://theberlinsocial.com/event/meetup)
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If you cannot find us, ask staff about Meet People Social, or ask in the WhatsApp community above.
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### Perfect For
* đ **International Students & Expats** in Berlin
* âïž **Travelers & Digital Nomads** looking to connect
* đ **Locals** wanting to expand their social circle
* đŒ **Working Holiday Visa holders** and new arrivals
* đ **University students** and language school attendees
* đ„ **Anyone** looking for genuine friendships and networking
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### Why Join Our Berlin Community?
* đ€ **Meet diverse, welcoming people** from all backgrounds
* đŁïž **Practice conversation** with native and fluent speakers
* đ **Cultural exchange** and international perspectives
* đșïž **Local insights** on best places to visit in Berlin
* đŻ **Social activities** and games
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### Ideal If You're...
đ **New to Berlin?** Perfect for getting oriented and making friends
âïž **Traveling solo?** Find your Berlin social circle
đŒ **Looking for work opportunities?** Network with peers
đ **Student or recent graduate?** Connect with peers and mentors
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### Event Guidelines
* Support the venue by purchasing drinks/food (no outside items allowed)
* Maintain appropriate behavior and respect for all attendees
* Bring physical ID if required by venue (call ahead to confirm)
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*Berlin Germany make new friends social mixer afterwork drinks meet people connect network social international party friends event new night welcome world culture japanese french chinese german korean italian spanish brazil lingos meet people community expats travelers digital nomads students cultural exchange friendship meetup multicultural language exchange multilingual conversation practice english Berlin Germany make new friends social mixer afterwork drinks meet people connect network social international party friends event new night welcome world culture japanese french chinese german korean italian spanish brazil lingos meet people community expats travelers digital nomads students cultural exchange friendship meetup multicultural language exchange multilingual conversation practice english*
Matching Night Berlin - Bis zu 250 Singles
Bei der ''Matching Night'' triffst du bis zu 250 Singles in deiner Stadt in einer entspannten Bar-AtmosphÀre. Anhand farbiger ArmbÀnder, die die Teilnehmer:innen nach einem kurzen Persönlichkeitstest erhalten, kannst du sofort sehen, wer am besten zu dir passt und warum.
Um den GesprĂ€chseinstieg mit anderen Singles so einfach wie möglich zu gestalten, haben wir das international bekannte "Lock & Key"-Eisbrecher-Element eingefĂŒhrt. Hierbei bekommt jede Frau einen SchlĂŒssel und jeder Mann ein Schloss. Wenn der passende SchlĂŒssel zum Schloss gefunden wird, winkt die Chance auf einen Preis. Das Kennenlernen war wahrscheinlich noch nie so leicht!
Worauf wartest du also noch? Sicher dir jetzt dein Ticket, bevor alle Tickets weg sind.
[www.matchingnight.com](www.matchingnight.com)
Fridays for Fianchetto
**đ Hello Strangers! â** For all players and chess-curious folks out there who want to chill and make friends: We are hosting a daily chess meetup in Mitte / Prenzlauerberg welcoming all experience levels. It doesn't matter if you just watched the Queen's Gambit or if you have been playing regularly for years â join us Daily from 7pm till midnight.
**Pics** · [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/strangerchess/) / **Chat** · [Telegram](https://t.me/strangerchess) / **Web** · [Strangerchess.com](https://strangerchess.com/)
(No need to bring anything, boards, clocks, etc. are provided)
Spandau Weekend Social
**Es sind alle willkommen! Wir treffen uns am 17.04. um 19:00 im Charlotte fĂŒr einen entspannten Abend. Ich freue mich auf euch!**
Wenn du neu in der Gruppe bist, lies dir bitte unsere Haupt-Gruppenseite durch. Danke!
Wir möchten eine Gemeinschaft grĂŒnden, in der Menschen sich treffen, austauschen und gemeinsam neue Erfahrungen machen. Unser Ziel ist es, eine offene und fröhliche AtmosphĂ€re zu schaffen, in der neue Bekanntschaften entstehen und interessante GesprĂ€che gefĂŒhrt werden können.
Bist du neu in Spandau und hast noch nicht richtig Anschluss gefunden? Lebst du schon lĂ€nger in Spandau und möchtest nicht immer nach Mitte fahren, um Neues zu erleben? Wenn du Lust hast, Teil dieser Gemeinschaft zu werden und gemeinsam schöne Momente zu erleben, bist du herzlich eingeladen, dich uns anzuschlieĂen! Wir freuen uns auf dich! :)
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**Everyone is welcome! We are meeting on the 17th of April starting from 7 pm at Charlotte for a relaxed evening. Hope to see you soon!**
If you are new in this group, please read our main group page. Thank you!
We want to create a community where people can meet, exchange ideas and share new experiences. Our aim is to create an open and friendly atmosphere where you can find new friends and have interesting conversations.
Are you new to Spandau and haven't really found your place yet? Have you been living in Spandau for a while and don't always want to travel to Mitte to experience something new? If you would like to become part of this community and experience some great moments together, you are welcome to join us! We are happy to see you soon! :)
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Filmmakers & Movie Nerds Meetup #174
Curious what we do? Check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersandmovienerds/) â„ïž
Would you like to meet some like-minded filmmakers? Start a project? Or do you need help with a movie you are currently working on? Are you new in the city and you'd like to meet people tinkering with movies?
**Then you should join us!**
We meet every Sunday. Itâs important to us that we get to know each other in person. To create a community of connected people, work, learn and grow together. For film making you need a crew of reliable people with a positive can-do-attitude. This is the place to find them.
Together, we will talk about these topics:
* What you are currently working on
* What you need help with
* What would you like to help with
* What you you would like to learn
This is event is great for:
* filmmakers
* movie nerds
* writers
* camera operators
* editors
* actors
* sound recorders
* composers
* gaffers
* producers
We are limiting the amount of people, so we can have a structured introduction and discussion. After that we get together loosely with some drinks and chats. And then we mostly go for dinner with a couple of us.
**Important information**:
*To sustain and grow this amazing community, we started a member contribution that is due every month. The money we collect is used solely for the purpose of the community. Of course you can come once or twice without contributing to check us out!*
Language exchange Italian/German at The Castle
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 donât 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 donât 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!
Creative Code Jam [NEW LOCATION @ MotionLab.Berlin]
**â NOTE THE NEW LOCATION! â**
The Creative Code Jam is a monthly gathering of artists, makers, designers, illustrators, coders, musicians, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. The jam is an opportunity to meet likeminded people and get creative together in a relaxed and safe environment. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome!
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
**Bring a laptop** and/or anything youâd like to work on, whether itâs a personal project, an experiment, or a skill you want to learn. You can come with friends or meet new people here. Thereâs no set agenda: some people code, some sketch ideas, some collaborate, and others just chat and get inspired.
SCHEDULE
Doors open at noon, then weâll have quick introductions so everyone can share what theyâre planning to work on. Note: arriving on time is the best way to hear what others are up to ;) Around 6 pm, we gather to share what weâve worked on during the day.
BEGINNERS WELCOME!
If youâre new to creative coding, we'll be happy to help you get started, and you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](http://creativecode.berlin/learn).
THIS IS YOUR SPACE
We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isnât sure itâs for them, let them know theyâll be welcome!
SAFE SPACE POLICY
We support the Berlin Code of Conduct:
https://berlincodeofconduct.org/
Please make sure you agree with its content.
ABOUT MotionLab.Berlin
MotionLab.Berlin is Germanyâs premier Innovation Hub & Makerspace â an ecosystem for Hardtech, art, creativity, and entrepreneurship. They are an international community with access to state-of-the-art machinery, prototyping machines, coworking spaces, offices, and production facilities. More info: https://motionlab.berlin/
ACCESSIBILITY
MotionLab is located on the ground floor, with bathrooms on that same level, although unfortunately they are too small for wheelchairs.
FOOD
MotionLab has drinks and snacks for sale. Bio food can be found on LPG at Bouchéstr (\~200m). Their cantine has vegan, vegetarian and other food options until 8pm.
DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN?
We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Turkish, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :)
CONTACT
Raphaël de Courville
team@creativecode.berlin
+49 176 700 70572
or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/)
Sip Happens! Saturday Social @ Brewdog mitte đș
Meet up and join other people in Berlin this Saturday!
Whether you're a long-time resident or just travelling through, come and meet new people to have fun, make new friends and enjoy your Saturday evening in a safe and welcoming environment at one of Berlins fantastic bars.
This week we're heading to Brewdog mitte (see link to location). Looking forward to seeing you there! Look out for the "Meetup Saturday Social" signs on tables.
We always have several organisers there (male and female), so come say hello to us! We care to make sure that everyones enjoys themselves and we have **no tolerance for bad behaviour or creepiness.**
**Follow us on Insta:** @siphappens.berlin
**Join us on Telegram:** t.me/siphappens_berlin
**đ Other important notes:**
\- đž The locations we visit are bars and clubs\, they are businesses and we are able to keep these events free ONLY if people buy drinks\. Please respect the locations and the event by making purchases
\- đŠčââïž Remember to keep an eye on your belongings and prioritize your own well\-being\. We are not responsible for any lost items or personal issues\.
\- đ· By attending our events\, you consent to being photographed or filmed\. Photos and videos taken during the events may be shared on our social media\. If you do not wish to appear in the photos or if you appear in a photo that we post that you would like removed\, please send us a private message as soon as possible on Instagram \(@siphappens\.berlin\)
Portray & Be Portrayed: Cherry Blossom Edition! đž
Let's use the short window of opportunity and have a "Portray and Be Portrayed" session with beautiful cherry blossoms! đž
During this event, you'll experience both sides of the lens: being a photographer and a model. You'll work in small, autonomous groups of 3â4 people, rotating roles so there is only one active model at a time.
â **Please only join if you're comfortable being photographed by other participants!**
During this event, we will be shooting in 2 locations:
1. [KirschblĂŒtenallee am Mauerweg](https://maps.app.goo.gl/imozwcZLGW96c3zt5) (12:00-14:15)
and
2. [Lilienthalpark](https://maps.app.goo.gl/fdJB2oDvn95wzphk9) (\~15:30- \~17:30.
Feel free to join us for the entire event or just for parts of it.
Check out the reel from our first "Portray and Be Portrayed" event:
đ [View Reel](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEXHaLhKFXc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)
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**Itinerary**
**12:00** \- Meet at the entrance to [TV-Asahi cherry blossom avenue on the Mauerweg](https://maps.app.goo.gl/G9if3S5xPjH82u4q8). Weâll assign groups, and the photography session will kick off!
**14:15** \- We meet at the initial location\, assemble new groups\, and from there we go to Lilienthal Park \- the walk will take us around 30 minutes\. On our way\, we could have lunch in one of the local restaurants\.
**17:30** \- Meet back at the entrance to Lilienthal Park to wrap the event\.
đž **Photography session requirements**
* **Bring a dedicated camera (mobile phones wonât suffice). *Want to join without a proper camera? Please send me a DM first!***
* **Have at least a basic understanding of portrait photography**.
**đ€ Photo Sharing & Community Guidelines**
To ensure a great experience for everyone, we ask all participants to agree to the following:
* **Public Social Media:** If you want to post photos to Instagram (or other public media), you **must** get mutual permission from the other party (photographer/model) first
* Share your favorite photos in our Discord and WhatsApp group (we might repost your best photos - you will be fully credited/invited to collaboration)
* **Give Credit:** All public posts must tag the author, the model, **@the_isoclub**, and **@_portraitscenter**.
* *Tip:* We highly recommend using [PicFlow](https://picflow.com/) to easily select and finalize photos that work for both parties!
**đ Location & links**
* **Meeting Point:** [KirschblĂŒtenallee am Mauerweg](https://maps.app.goo.gl/imozwcZLGW96c3zt5) *(Keep an eye on the chat in case of slight adjustments!)*
* **Lunch:** Details provided on the day!
* **Our Instagrams:** [@the_isoclub](https://www.instagram.com/the_isoclub) \| [@_portraitscenter](https://www.instagram.com/_portraitscenter)
Kreator @ Uber Eats Music Hall
German thrash metal gods Kreator descend upon Berlin with their friends Exodus and Carcass, two more of metalâs biggest figures. Itâs a big lineup with big riffs, bigger energy, and the biggest pedigree Berlin has seen this year.
Over a dozen albums in, Kreator is still at the top of their game and slinging powerful melodies, driving riffs, and powerfully poignant lyrical themes, with a new album coming January 16th. And so far itâs pretty damn good.
Tickets: https://www.eventim.de/en/eventseries/3984920
Join our telegram for easier event communication/to get to know us better:
https://t.me/+VcOWy9Elw9I4MjIy
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American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
OVER 50 HAPPY HOUR AT MARKET DISTRICT-GRANDVIEW YARD FRI, MAY 1ST 5:00PM-8:00PM
Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR - FLIGHTS N TACOS!!!
Join us for a fun and relaxed Over 50 Happy Hour on Friday, May 1st from 5:00 PM â 8:00 PM at Giant Eagle Grandview Yard Event Center! (upper level) **Plenty of free parking**. The event center is huge! Pics are in the comments.
Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR!! â Flights n Tacos
Letâs join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!)
âą Taco Bar
âą Margarita and Beer tasting
âą Complementary chips and salsa
âą Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase
âą Festive Band/Music
Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar:
Optional - For $15.00 per person you can also get 4 Margarita or beer)
Get ready for a fun evening filled with live music, great conversation, and a lively crowd of 50+ singles and friends looking to mix, mingle, and enjoy the night. Whether you come solo or with friends, youâll quickly feel the welcoming, social vibe.
Enjoy happy hour at the bar until 6 PM, or take part in the special Cinco de Mayo experience featuring margarita flights and delicious Mexican bites. Itâs the perfect setting to relax, meet new people, and celebrate in style.
Our private upstairs space gives us plenty of room to connect, laugh, and enjoy the energy of the night. Come when you can, stay as long as you like â the best conversations (and the most fun!) tend to build as the evening goes on.
No agenda â just great people, live music, and a Cinco de Mayo celebration you wonât want to miss!
An Evening of Music, Message & Mirth with Armand & Angelina
Get ready for an unforgettable night of inspiration, energy, and soul-stirring performance with international speakers and artists Armand and Angelina. This is more than an eventâitâs a live concert-style experience of music, message, and mirth that will uplift your spirit and move your heart. From the moment the evening begins, youâll be immersed in a powerful atmosphere of love, laughter, and transformational sound.
Featuring the angelic, heart-opening voice of Angelinaâsinging across multiple languagesâand the dynamic presence of Armand, whose inspiring talks, original compositions, and powerful vocals ignite a passion for life, this is a performance you donât want to miss. Come out and feel the energy, connect with the message, and experience a night that celebrates love, transformation, and the power of music to move us all.
$20 Suggested Love Offering (None shall be turned away)
**Bonus Morning Experience**
Native Flute Playshop with A & A
Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Come back in the morning for a deeper, hands-on musical experience.
Dinner After the Movie: Dinner After MICHAEL at CAP CITY FINE DINER!
A movie this big deserves a big dinner! Join us after MICHAEL for fun and delicious dinner at another CMG-favorite restaurant, CAP CITY FINE DINER! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details:
CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its âretro-coolâ atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their âshowstopperâ desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie.
MENU: [https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/](https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/)
RSVP: Dinner immediately following the movie at nearby CAP CITY FINE DINER! Please RSVP for here for the dinner portion of this event at Cap City Fine Diner. Since the dinner portion of this event is limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang
Semi in honor of March being International Women's Month
Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3454709](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3454709)
Location: SOW Plated
Menu: [https://www.sowplated.com/menu-brunch/](https://www.sowplated.com/menu-brunch/)
Book summary:
In 2006 Julia Lerner is living in Moscow, a recent university graduate in computer science, when she's recruited by Russia's largest intelligence agency. By 2018 she's in Silicon Valley as COO of Tangerine, one of America's most famous technology companies. In between her executive management (make offers to promising startups, crush them and copy their features if they refuse); self promotion (check out her latest op-ed in the WSJ, on Work/Life Balance 2.0); and work in gender equality (transfer the most annoying females from her team), she funnels intelligence back to the motherland. But now Russia's asking for more, and Julia's getting nervous. Alice Lu is a first generation Chinese American whose parents are delighted she's working at Tangerine (such a successful company!). Too bad she's slogging away in the lower echelons, recently dumped, and now sharing her expensive two-bedroom apartment with her cousin Cheri, a perennial "founder's girlfriend". One afternoon, while performing a server check, Alice discovers some unusual activity, and now she's burdened with two powerful but distressing suspicions: Tangerine's privacy settings aren't as rigorous as the company claims they are, and the person abusing this loophole might be Julia Lerner herself. The closer Alice gets to Julia, the more Julia questions her own loyalties. Russia may have placed her in the Valley, but she's the one who built her career; isn't she entitled to protect the lifestyle she's earned?
City Lights (1931)
In *City Lights*, Chaplin's Little Tramp meets a blind girl selling flowers who mistakes him for a wealthy man. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn the money she needs to have the surgery. He also befriends an alcoholic millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. When the blind girl and her grandmother fall behind in the rent and face eviction, he tries working and even enters a boxing competition to raise the money they need.
Regarded as Chaplin's masterpiece, *City Lights* has been ranked on more than seventeen "100 greatest movies of all time" lists. Orson Welles cited it as his favorite picture.
*City Lights* is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi and PlutoTV. The Columbus Library lists three copies on blu-ray and eight copies on DVD. Watch the movie on your own, then join us upstairs at East Market to discuss the film.
If you want more, *Unknown Chaplin* is a three-episode lost-footage documentary available on Youtube. It covers his time on *City Lights* beginning at the twenty-six minute mark of episode two: https://youtu.be/f8960Uc15hI?t=1558









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