Drama and Comedy Stories

This summer **we’re [printing the Schillerkiez](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYmaNUhjNVJ/?img_index=1)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DYmaNUhjNVJ/?img_index=1)before Mr. Landlord takes it away. **From May to mid July there will be 10 encounters** to chat, write and print the stories of the Kiez together with artist experts and neighbours. You **don’t need experience and** **it’s for free** thanks to the Berliner Projektfonds. **Our third date (04.06) is about storytelling:** **Tell me more! Writing workshop** Writer, performer, literature expert [Aliza Yanes](https://www.instagram.com/pentesilea_tropical/) will show us how to get the story. *Aliza has two master’s degrees in Art in Context (UdK Berlin) and Latin American Studies (FU Berlin), she works in cultural education and develops participatory projects. She translates complex academic topics into accessible formats. Her research focuses on traces of the colonial era, particularly in 16th-century discourses on mythical creatures from the so-called 'New World'.*

✨ A Stand-Up Comedy Show about fixing ourselves, our parents, and our dating life… ANOTHER DAY!✨ 🌟This stand-up comedy show features the wildest stories and observations about the Berlin party life, his parents, and his dates…sometimes all at once🌟 The show will end around 22:00, so there will still be plenty of time to hit the bar and club scene afterwards. **🎟️ Get your Tickets here:** [https://fienta.com/fixmelater04062026](https://fienta.com/fixmelater04062026) 🕗**Times:** **4th of June** Doors open: 19:30 Show Start: 20:00 Show ends: 22:00 **📍Location:** **SaliGari** Simplonstraße 23, 10245 Berlin **🎟️ Tickets:** **Standard Admission:** 15€ **Student Admission:** 12€ Tickets for students with valid student ID **Walk-Ins:** €17 at the door (subject to availability) **❓FAQ:** **How funny is it going to be?** Very funny! It will be a mix of clean, dark, and emotional jokes and maybe even some dirty jokes, so whatever your style of comedy is will be part of the show. **How relatable are the jokes?** Like we grew up together! Ludwig was born in Bavaria and is based in Berlin now, which means that whether you come from a village or the big city, you will find the struggles more than relatable. **Should I bring my friends?** Comedy is always best with great company, so yes! Bring your friends and laugh together! **Can I bring my kids?** The show is meant for an audience of at least 16+. **What do audience members say about the show?** Hilarious! - Marcus, Austria 🇦🇹 Great show! - Jenny, Australia 🇦🇺 So funny and weird in a great way! - Josephine, USA 🇺🇸 **More about me:** **LUDWIG BENECKE (CH/GER)** Ludwig Benecke, the relentlessly funny and charming "nice guy" of stand-up comedy! For the past four years, he has been tirelessly showcasing his wit and humor to audiences all over Europe and the United States. As a Swiss-German nice guy navigating the unpredictable world of comedy, Ludwig hilariously recounts his journey from a life as an economic engineer to pursuing a creative career. His material covers everything from dating miseries and his upbringing to sharp observations about his former corporate job, offering a unique and relatable perspective on life's challenges. He is now based in Berlin and has been described by various people as “funny.” **IG @Ludwigcomedy**

In Bad Company is a one-hour stand-up show hosted by Sepideh Kaav, featuring 2–3 of Berlin’s best comedians at one of Mitte’s coolest bars, HIER WO DU STRAHLST. Expect a night of great comedy, terrible decisions, and the kind of socializing where by the end of the night we all somehow know each other a little too well. No topic is off limits. No one is fully safe. Come with friends, come with a date, come alone, honestly, especially come alone, maybe you meet your future best friend or soulmate here. 🍸 HIER WO DU STRAHLST 📅 Thursday 8:30 PM (CEST) Doors: 20:30 Show: 21:00 to 22:00

An *electric* atmosphere featuring visiting pros and some of the best comedians in Berlin at the city's longest-running weekly show. There's no such thing as a bad Chuckleheads; it's as consistent as it gets. Come and find out why we have more regulars than any comedy show in Berlin. The right mix of lively yet laid-back energy in an intimate setting, with well-curated line ups. Chuckleheads is primarily for experienced comedians, though depending on the week we might have a spot for a newbie or two. Doors: 8:00 pm Showtime: 8:30 pm RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! We got limited seating. Book the amount of seats you need with your name and we'll have them ready for you. It is still a free-entry show, though please donate to keep the laughs coming and pay for production costs. Suggested donation is 10-20 euros. If you've been to other shows, you know it's well worth it. Come be part of it! As is tradition in the nine years (!) of the show, free shots are also given at the start of each show. Produced and hosted by Daniel Gutierrez. See you all Thursday!

A regular meeting to read and discuss work writers' are currently engaged in. For screenwriters' serious about their writing and wanting the support and incentive a periodic group meeting can provide. The meeting will be at Alexanderplatz (contact Marc, the organizer, beforehand for exactly where). We'll make introductions about ourselves, our experiences and what we want out of the group. If you're comfortable in doing so, come prepared with a something you're working on that you want to read or discuss. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "The author is grateful to her weekly writers' group for kindness and criticism during the writing of this book." *from the Acknowledgments from the book "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan*

Drunk driving is not cool, but drunk writing is! This is a community event for writers, with drinks! Work on your own projects or use the creative writing prompts provided. Join us at Das Gift, where we will have focused 20 minute writing sprints, with breaks in between. Das Gift is at Donaustraße 119, 12043, Berlin.

**This is not your typical meetup.** This is vivid, a little challenging, sometimes awkward — and a lot of fun. This is for people who are curious enough to step slightly outside their comfort zone. We blend theatre with real life. Together, we improvise small scenes and playful interactions in public spaces — cafés, bars, and beyond. While we play, the public becomes the audience (without even noticing). **No acting experience needed.** **How it works** We start very simple and low-pressure. Easy exercises, getting comfortable, arriving as a group. Then, step by step, we move into more creative and playful situations in public. You can always choose your level of involvement. The idea is to warm up together first, then gradually explore more playful and slightly weird scenarios. **Important** Please only sign up if you actually plan to come. We keep the group small so every person matters. No matter how many people show up — we will do this. Group size Small group (around 6–12 people) Language English & German both welcome **Location** Herman Schulz – Berlin (Cash only – they don’t take cards) **The location may change, please check regularly**. hosted by dOminik ‐-----------‐----‐------- Das ist kein typisches Meetup. Wir verbinden Impro-Theater mit echtem Leben. Gemeinsam spielen wir kleine Szenen in öffentlichen Räumen – Cafés, Bars usw. Die Menschen um uns herum werden dabei (unbewusst) zum Publikum. **Keine Vorerfahrung nötig.** Wir starten sehr einfach und entspannt und steigern uns Schritt für Schritt. Zuerst Warm-up, dann kleine, spielerische Szenen draußen oder im Café. 👉 **Wichtig:** Bitte melde dich nur an, wenn du wirklich kommst. Die Gruppe ist klein und jede Person zählt. Egal wie viele wir sind – wir machen das. Sprache: Deutsch & Englisch Ort: Hermann Schulz – Berlin (Nur Barzahlung) **Die Location kann sich ändern. Schaut also regelmäßig nach.** hosted by dOminik

🔥 **Roast Battle Berlin #45** 🔥 **2026 Tournament – Round 10** **WHO IS BATTLING?!** **Dayne Brasher** vs. **Nick Crow** **Younes "TPC" Benslaoui** vs. **Anna Beros** **Christina Themeli** vs. **Colombian Karl** Guest Judges: **TBD** **WHAT EVEN IS A ROAST BATTLE?** A **roast battle** is like a boxing match but with words, two opponents trading hilarious, brutal insults in front of a live crowd. No punches, just punchlines. The sharper the joke, the louder the laughs. It’s comedy at its boldest, raw, fearless, and ridiculously funny. Made famous on Comedy Central and now a global sensation, there are zero limits, so expect wildly unfiltered, unapologetically non-PC jokes. **WHERE IS THIS HAPPENING?** **The Wall Comedy Club**, Grünberger Str. 84 **WHAT TIME?** Doors: 22:45 **Show starts: 23:00** Show ends: 00:15 **HOW MUCH FOR ALL OF THIS FUN?** **Free Reservations Online** **\*It's a pay what you want show** (recommended amount 10€) \*\*Reservations are voided at 23:00  **Part of the official international roasting league –** the premier shit-talking league in the world. With **16 cities worldwide competing**, this is global comedy at its most ruthless. The best battlers from around the world step in, throw down, and prove who’s got the sharpest tongue. Want more? Catch all the action, behind-the-scenes chaos, and top-tier insults at www.rbl.live www.youtube.com/@RoastBattle **The A League – STANDINGS**  **The B League – Knockout Tournament**  Produced and hosted by **Dave Adams** @daveadamsisok and **Christoph Schmid** @topf.comedy **Follow our IG @roastbattleberlin to see competitors in the running, group scores and battle clips** 

**Berlin’s Only Comedy Show That Fixes Your Problems (Kind Of)!** Stand-up comedy meets hilarious, unqualified life advice! Comedians tackle your anonymously submitted problems live on stage—roasting, dissecting, and turning them into comedy gold. **Where?** The hidden Mitte gem —**Art.City.People** in **Heckmann-Höfe!** **When?** Doors: **8:00 PM** \| Show: **8:30 PM** Come for the stand-up, stay for the therapy—just bring your problems (or a friend with worse ones). Every show is a fresh mix of **four experienced comedians and new audience problems**—so you never know what to expect! Hosted by **Lena Stolby** — she’s Russian, so she *really* knows about problems! **&** We are a free entry pay-what-you-want show, and **have been running solely thanks to the support of the audience**, so to help us keep making this world a drama free place we **suggest a contribution of €12-15!** **Seats are limited, so book now!** The room gets very busy, so, to make sure you get a seat please book a seat via Eventbrite here (it’s free): https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/comedy-therapy-events-1626059

***Relax, you're in good hands.*** ***Pro comedians, cosy ambience, sophisticated drinks*** Saturdays in Schöneberg at Mein Freund Harvey, professional comedians bring their best material for longer sets of Top Shelf Comedy Doors 7pm - Arrive early to enjoy top-notch spirits, cocktails & wine before the show (no beer, so treat yourself to something special) **Show starts 8pm** Break 9-9:15pm Show ends 10pm Limited capacity of 22 seats so **please prepurchase your tickets** Tickets 17€+ booking fee here: **https://www.annaberos.com/berlin** or via **https://topshelfcomedymay2025.eventbrite.de** Remaining seats may be available at the door 18€ cash or card **produced by and often featuring ANNA BEROS** (AUS) Anna’s a Kiwi born, Melbourne raised, Berlin based full-time independent standup comedian, YouTube host, podcaster and producer. She celebrates life’s struggles with incisive standup and playful audience interaction. Her new standup solo, High Hoe enjoyed a successful full run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 and her previous solos, Creampie Curious and Creampie Clarity played at numerous comedy festivals through the UK and Australia in 2023 and 2024. She tours Europe and produces and hosts 5 weekly shows in Berlin. In 2025, she opened for Jeff Arcuri at Admiralspalast, in 2024 for April Macie on US army bases in Germany and for Ian Fidance in Berlin in 2019. She hosts the comedy channel, Ersties Nonsense, has the podcast Adults ONLY Comedy Berlin and has written for Comedy Central DE. "Beros is a full-time standup and her hours on stage are evident in her skill at taking the temperature of the audience and bringing them along with her as she veers into darker material." – The Age, Melbourne Australia **[https://www.instagram.com/afberos/](https://www.instagram.com/afberos/)** **GUEST COMEDIANS** see full lineup at **https://www.annaberos.com/berlin** or on instagram stories @adultsonlycomedyberlin **https://www.instagram.com/adultsonlycomedyberlin/** **Venue: MEIN FREUND HARVEY** S/U-Yorckstraße, U-Kleistpark, U-Bülowstraße Your new favourite bar in Schöneberg. Cosy, friendly and sophisticated with a huge range of spirits and cocktails, with seasonal bar snacks. Arrive early to enjoy something special. Non-smoking inside. Seating out front for smoking. Card payment only

**A slick hour of standup with professional comedians and the finest spirits and cocktails.** Bar open from 7pm, show seating from 8:30pm, show 9 - 10pm no break. Start your weekend with an hour of undiluted comedy excellence. **produced by and often featuring ANNA BEROS** (AUS) Anna’s a Kiwi born, Melbourne raised, Berlin based full-time independent standup comedian, YouTube host, podcaster and producer. She celebrates life’s struggles with incisive standup and playful audience interaction. Her new standup solo, High Hoe enjoyed a successful full run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 and her previous solos, Creampie Curious and Creampie Clarity played at numerous comedy festivals through the UK and Australia in 2023 and 2024. She tours Europe and produces and hosts 5 weekly shows in Berlin. In 2025, she opened for Jeff Arcuri at Admiralspalast, in 2024 for April Macie on US army bases in Germany and for Ian Fidance in Berlin in 2019. She hosts the comedy channel, Ersties Nonsense, has the podcast Adults ONLY Comedy Berlin and has written for Comedy Central DE. "Beros is a full-time standup and her hours on stage are evident in her skill at taking the temperature of the audience and bringing them along with her as she veers into darker material." – The Age, Melbourne Australia [https://www.instagram.com/afberos/](https://www.instagram.com/afberos/) **featured COMEDIANS** updated on instagram stories @adultsonlycomedyberlin [https://www.instagram.com/adultsonlycomedyberlin/](https://www.instagram.com/adultsonlycomedyberlin/) **MEIN FREUND HARVEY** S/U-Yorckstraße, U-Kleistpark, U-Bülowstraße Your new favourite bar in Schöneberg - cosy, friendly and sophisticated with an impressive range of spirits, cocktails (non-alcoholic too) and wines. No beer, so treat yourself. Seasonal bar snacks available. Arrive early to enjoy something special. Non-smoking inside. Seating out front for smoking. Card payment preferred [https://www.instagram.com/meinfreundharveybar/](https://www.instagram.com/meinfreundharveybar/) **Tickets 13€ + booking fee** via https://www.annaberos.com/berlin or via https://comedyneat.eventbrite.de **Please prepurchase your tickets – limited capacity of 22 seats** **Remaining seats may be available at the door 15€ cash or card**

A brutal triple header of Berlin's Brainiest B\*tches: Get ready for Sep's dark wit, Sofia's twisted humor, and Matilda's trauma-turned-laughs! We have a special triple header this show! Don't miss the comedy event of the season! Join us for an evening that pushes the boundaries of humor and challenges the status quo with our Dark Comedy Show, featuring three fierce and incredibly talented female comedians ready to leave you in stitches! Unfiltered, Bold, and Unapologetic! Brace yourself for a night of razor-sharp wit and daring humor as these three trailblazing comedians take the stage. **Date:** 06**.**06.2026 **Time:** Doors open at 21:00, Show starts at 21:30 **Location:** Z-Bar (Bergstraße 2) **PAY WHAT YOU WANT:** Suggested donation 10-15 EUR [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/btch-circle-english-stand-up-comedy-tickets-1990716923908) Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of comedy that will challenge your perceptions, push boundaries, and celebrate the sheer audacity of dark humor! This show is for the daring and those who appreciate the unfiltered side of comedy. Get ready to laugh, gasp, and revel in the hilariously unexpected! See you there! [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/btch-circle-english-stand-up-comedy-tickets-1990716923908) **The Performers:** **Sepideh Kaav** Sepideh is an Iranian stand-up comedian based in Berlin. She grew up in the Middle East, spoiled by oil money and patriarchy, and came to Europe to pursue her dream of becoming an average engineer. Her humor has been described as dark and gross while shedding light on unnecessary truths. **Sofia May** Sofia May was raised in New York City on a strict diet of Ren and Stimpy and bad boundaries. Pure of heart and benefiting from having an eternal baby face, Sofia likes to play with any disturbing topic as if it is her new favorite toy. People often say: "She's so innocent! ...Just like O.J. Simpson". She is best known for her critically acclaimed dark comedy solo "9/11 Birds and the Bees" **Awards:** **Best Fringe Performer** \- European Comedy Awards **Shortlisted Nominee For Best Newcomer** \- British Comedy Guide's Comedian Choice Awards **Reviews:** "Sofia May, whose charming stage presence suggests the most potential." — The Guardian "She gives off the vibe that she’d give you a hug if you needed it, and while delivering said hug, stick a sign on your back that says a whole bunch of slurs." —European Comedy Review "A masterclass in pitch black humor"—The Nerd Party **Matilda Paulsson** At first glance you might think Matilda is a twelve year old boy with divorced parents, and you’d be half right! Her parents are still together. Battling alcoholism, mental health issues, drug addiction and quitting breast milk all within her early years, has helped blossom her humor to be dark, whimsical, witty and most of all unpredictable! Matilda rarely stays in one place for extended periods of time, rumors say it’s due to the cyber police, so don’t miss out on seeing her tonight!“Really funny!” - Real newspaper “Would see again even if she wasn’t the last person on earth!” -Pleased audience member “10/10 would bang again” - Very pleased audience member “Does anybody read these?” - An actual question [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/btch-circle-english-stand-up-comedy-tickets-1990716923908)

**Berlin's oldest comedy show where your problems become the punchlines. Real problems. Bad advice. Great comedy. Now in Friedrichshain too!** **A fast-paced showcase where comedians turn your anonymous problems into punchy on-stage therapy** Write down anything you want - from dating disasters to existential crisis & watch comedians solve it in the craziest way possible. ❗️**You stay anonymous, and we won't talk to you unless you want us to!** Perfect for introverts, overthinkers, and anyone who needs a laugh **Doors 20:00 \| Show 20:30** * Stand-up comedy + live "therapy" * Different lineup + new problems every show * A cosy, intimate vibe in Friedrichshain Every show is a fresh combo of stand-up brought by the guest comedian and advice from the host **Lena Stolby** — she's Russian, so she really knows about problems! & **THIS IS A PAID WHAT YOU CAN EVENT** We have been running solely thanks tolthe support of the audience. **Suggested contribution: €15** standard / **€12** reduced (student, unemployed)

**PLEASE BOOK at [eastwestcomedy.com](eastwestcomedy.com) in addition to RSVP here to guarantee seating!** **English Comedy Special tailored for everyone obsessed with travelling and/or frustrated by life abroad! Features 4 headliner level comics!** **Line-up: see website** !! Our Saturday shows have been SOLD OUT almost every time, so PLEASE book online and don't take chances ;) !! **Neukolln's favorite (by popular vote) comedy club East-West Comedy presents the new, topical show all about travel & expat life! Berlin is full of immigrants and travellers with stories to share, and this is the perfect comedy show to listen to some of the best local and visiting performers, telling jokes and twisted stories of their fish-out-of-the-water experiences. 4 comedians from USA, UK, Europe, Asia and more will make you laugh, feel and think (with occasional flashes of cringe, wanderlust and homesickness).** Google rating: 5.0 / 5.0 ★★★★★ “Laughed a lot, will come again for sure” Oliver, UK ★★★★★ “A cozy place with high quality live comedy!” Joanna, Hong Kong ★★★★★ “Great comedy show, talented comics and very nice atmosphere” Mariia, Ukraine ★★★★★ “Comedians were good, beer was good, ambiance was super nice!” Gaelle, Lebanon ★★★★★ “The humour hit us right on the spot!” Eve, China ★★★★★ “Perfect evening of laughter” Igor, Croatia ★★★★★ “Cozy stand-up venue with hilarious international artists and audience!” Elvira, Russia ★★★★★ “Great new shows at one of Berlin’s coolest venues!” James, USA Doors: 7:30 PM Show:8:00 PM Entry: Pay What You Want\* (seat reservation required): you reserve your seat for free, and Pay What You Want at the end of the show, depending on how much you think the show is worth (recommended fee: €10-15). Reservations expire 10 minutes before the start of the show. \*It is not within our principles to promote a show as "Free Entry" and ask for a "not-so-voluntary" donation at the end. This show is paid - we just let you decide the price ;)

The topic for June is "Roadtrip" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you were quoted in *Truth in Comedy*, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**! The idea behind improvised comedy is to create entire scenes from scratch. A suggestion is taken from the audience and laughter is built on the spot. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway, Make Some Noise,* or *Wild 'n Out*; it can also be done in a longer way, to tell a complicated story, like *TJ & Dave*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and FREE!) weekly comedy event, brings the games for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Afterward, many members will hang out in *Gresso's* itself and get to know each other. Not only is this a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, your public speaking, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and build relationships that will last a lifetime, and you do that while laughing your butt off! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "*Yes, And*" that you'll have a blast!

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving." The film continues John Carney’s “long run of success with yet another charmer” and “a sharp, hopeful crowd-pleaser that strikes the right notes!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus, this is a perfect early stop on our Summer of Ice Cream! Their menu uses made-from-scratch recipes in an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, crepes, waffle sticks, specialty coffee & espresso, and more! Their specialty shakes are as delicious as they are over-the-top and they offer an extensive vegan menu! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:25 and 6:35pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this opening night showing! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321) Location: The Goat River South 219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Street parking is free on Sundays [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : **Reserve** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-columbus-online-tickets-1988563717610?aff=meetup **QUESTIONS ?** Pls Reach out to; Ridhi - +971504724873 ( WhatsApp Only)