Eating & Drinking

Hey Balkaneros! This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fun people while having delicious food and listening to live Balkan folk music. First-time attendees often say things like, “How did I not know about this?” and “This is such a unique experience in Berlin!” So, if you haven’t been to Šljiva yet, you’re definitely missing out. Check out [Šljiva's Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sljivaberlin/) for some impressions. There will be a **fee of 8 euros** to participate in the event. Please send it through PayPal to ellenit.hernandez@gmail.com after you sign up. There are **only six spots**, so I'll only reserve your spot when you sign up AND send the money. This is meant to prevent last-minute cancellations. The money will go to the musicians. See you! Ellenit

To find us, look out for "The Red Stonker" which looks like: https://meetu.ps/3mjhSm [Use a web browser, as the App does not go to the right place] Every Friday evening we gather for an English speaking meetup for some social drinks. The venue varies from week to week, so please check the location for each event. If you have any suggestions for where you might like to meet next time, please send me a message. If you run a biergarten, bar, or other suitable location and would like some customers, send me a message. The number of attendees varies as you can see from the past events, but there is usually at least 50. We have a mix of nationals and internationals working, studying, visiting, or just living in Berlin. Free to attend, everybody is welcome, so grab a drink and come say hi. \*\*NEW FROM BERLIN EVENING SOCIALS \*\*\* check out our new Instagram Page! Reels,photos and stories. drop us a follow! https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?utm_source=ig_contact_invite&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_content=114pmtfn

**[😊Scenes from our last kitchen gathering](https://www.instagram.com/vegan_chick_mskmtur/) 🌸** ⭐️ **This event is a** **FRIDAY EVENING edition** ✨ Join us for a fun, improvised cooking evening where we’ll build our own vegan döner teller creations together. 🥕 **What we’ll do:** This is **not a potluck**. Each participant brings **1 vegetable and 1 any vegan item** to share. Together, we’ll chop, mix, and create a beautiful vegan fusion dinner. 🏡 **What the organizer will provide** 🏡 Basic and essential ingredients for vegan cooking, including: **Firm tofu, rapeseed oil, olive oil, Arabic flatbread, ingredients of making falafel, some onions, garlic, mint, peanut butter,tomato paste,basic spices,condiments,Basmati rice, some cooked potato, turnip pickles etc**. *** 💚 **Details at a Glance** 💚 **Friday June 19th \| 18:00–21:00** 🧺 **Please Bring:** **1 vegetables** **&** **1 Any Vegan Item of your choice** 💵 **Fee:** €5 (Covers the meetup fee ) 🙏🙏 **please check your mail box and confirm your attendance to secure your spot by Thursday noon** 🙏🙏 **This event is limited to 6 people and hosted in my private kitchen** *** ### **Flow of the gathering:** 18:00–20:00 Prepare simple vegan food together 20:00–20:45 dinner time 20:45- 21:00 Gentle closing **Allergies / Food Intolerances** Some ingredients contain **wheat (gluten) Peanut and soy**. Since participants bring different vegetables and /other vegan ingredients, the **exact dishes cannot be confirmed in advance**. **Meeting Point** Levetzowstr. 13 (EG), 10555 Berlin – Moabit *(Accessible via S-Tiergarten, U9 Hansaplatz, or U9 Turmstraße)* ✨ **What to expect:** • Fun vegan cooking time with fellow enthusiasts • Shared dinner with conversation *** **About the Host** [Hi! I’m Misaki](https://www.plant-spirit-living.com/) — a certified vegan/plant-based nutritionist. I usually teach simple and healthy vegan cooking, this time we’ll be improvising a vegan fusion doner style dish using the vegetables everyone brings. I’m really looking forward to cooking and sharing space with you! ***

**✨ Hello Desi Girls! ✨** **You bring:** **• 🍷 One bottle of your favourite wine** **• Your best cosy outfit** **We bring:** **• 🧀 Cheese board & grapes** **• 🕯️ Fairy lights & soft music** **• 🎤 A speaker with something worth hearing** **• 👯‍♀️ 30+ Desi women you’ll want to stay late with** **————** **Join this meetup and become part of biggest desi girl community in berlin with 150 active members as of now.** **(IMP- community event for only south asian girls)** **Our Story- I started this group to create a welcoming space for desi girls to find real friendship.** **We are within the avg age of 25-35ish. We plan brunches, movie nights and you can find people likw you to explore Berlin!** **Who are we?** **We host free community events for Desi women in Berlin (Desi = people from South Asia).** **And the group is very active, not commercial at all.** **To keep this a safe and comfortable space, I personally add members to the WhatsApp group after meeting them.** **If you’re interested in joining us, I encourage you to come to one of our meetup. To keep it safe, you can be part of the group only by attending the meetup.**

Okay, this is a very last-minute one 😄 I’ve had **Princess Cheesecake (Mitte)** saved on my list for a while now, and I thought… why keep waiting? Let's finally try it! 🍰💕 Who’s up for a spontaneous cheesecake + coffee evening ? We’ll grab some cake, chat, share our favorite Berlin finds, and hopefully make some new connections along the way 🌸 Small warning: the cheesecakes are a little on the pricier side 💸😂 — but maybe it’s one of those places worth trying at least once! Come solo, come curious, come with your own saved café list ☕✨ 📍 Princess Cheesecake — Mitte 🕠 19th June \| 6:00 PM Would love to meet some of you! 🍰🌷

## A space where creativity flows and inspiration comes to life. Start Your weekend afternoon in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere made for painting, connecting & enjoying the moment. Whether You know it as Drink & Draw, Sip & Paint, or Wine & Paint, this experience brings together the best of art, people & good energy — all in one place. With easy and encouraging guidance from our Creative Teachers, You’ll create Your own artwork using acrylic paints and oil pastels, while enjoying a calm & inspiring environment. ‍ Our Painting Sessions are perfect whether You’re just starting out or already have experience — no pressure, just creativity and fun. ‍ ##### WHEN: Every Friday: "Date & Paint Edition" – for singles & couples to connect and meet new people 4 – 5:30 pm Every Saturday: "Creative Flow Edition" – start Your Saturday with art and inspiration 4 – 5:30 pm Every Sunday: "Chill Vibes Edition" – slow, mindful painting for a smooth Sunday 4 – 5:30 pm > Whether You’re planning a date, taking time for Yourself, or meeting friends, this is Your moment to relax, express Yourself &take home something You created. ‍ ##### INCLUDES: All materials (canvas, acrylic paints, oil pastels, brushes & more) ##### SIGN UP & TICKETS: No registration needed. Simply come by & get Your ticket at the box office before the session. LEVEL: All levels WHAT YOU NEED: All materials provided (canvas, acrylic paints, oil pastels, brushes & more) COSTS: €20 General (Tickets at the Box Office) \- Free FOR DNA\. MEMBERS ‍ See You soon :) Love. DNA

Hi everyone, Berlin Lingua Hub’s **Afterwork Cultural Picnic** is back, finally!!! Twice a month, we’ll meet at **Monbijou Park** for a relaxed evening of **good conversations, new connections, and cultural exchange**. **What’s the idea?** We keep it simple: **bring your favorite drinks or snacks**, enjoy a laid-back picnic, and connect with people from all over the world. Whether you’re new in Berlin or have been here for years, this is a great way to meet interesting people in a relaxed atmosphere. **What about languages?** This is not a structured Sprachcafé, but since Berlin Lingua Hub is all about languages and cultural exchange, you’ll naturally find people speaking different languages. Feel free to practice, mix languages, or simply enjoy great conversations in any language you’re comfortable with. **When & Where?** 📍 **Monbijou Park** – Meeting point is at the west right corner of the park, alongside the Oranienburger Str. You'll see some Berlin Lingua Hub signs. 🕡 **From 18:00 onwards** – open-end, stay as long as you like Since this is an **outdoor event**, it’s **weather-dependent**. If any changes happen, we’ll update you on the same day. Looking forward to welcoming you all for **a great mix of cultures, languages, and good vibes!** If you're lost, contact Chris! He'll be happy to help you find the place :) **See you soon!** Nacho

Meet up and join other people at the biggest meetup event in Berlin this Saturday! Whether you're a long-time resident or just traveling 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 locations. You can **pick up pizza at the venue** and/or stay with and party on the dance floors all night long! **IMPORTANT: AFTER 21:00 Birgit turns into club, so there is a charge of €15 to enter the venue or you may be refused entry by the people on the door, BUT if you arrive before then you can stay the whole night for FREE!!!** **ONLY CARDS** **FIND US BY LOOKING OUT FOR THE SIGNS ON THE TABLES!!** We always have several organisers there (male and female), so come say hello to us! We care to make sure that everyone enjoys themselves and we have **no tolerance for bad behaviour or creepiness.** Looking forward to seeing you there! **Follow us on Insta:** https://www.instagram.com/siphappens.berlin/ **Join us on Telegram:** t.me/siphappens_berlin **👉 Other important notes:** \- 🍸 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 \- 🦹‍♂️ 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\. \- 📷 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 \(@siphappens\.berlin\)

Saturday afternoon is perfect to play Werewolf - in the Mauerpark. We are a group of friendly people who will teach you how to play Today´s games: Werewolf **IMPORTANT** It's relaxed playing, nothing for ambitious gamers or people who take it too serious.

Another June event! As I search for a new regular venue, we will be hopping around Berlin's black-owned venues and cool events this summer! So... Let's join this official Fete de la Musique event. There will be soca music, food and live performances at the One Caribbean Block Party at Slap'D on Revelerstr The event starts at 14.00 so I will arrive just before and find a hangout area for us. I will also post the exact spot in the comments once I am there. It is a small bar so it will be easy to find the group. I look forward to hanging out, dancing and having fun with all of you! Check out the full Line Up Live Performances by: @braveboy & @josefreedomofficial The best Caribbean Sounds by: @deej_fiber @mr_goinmad @onedjsugarz @nanaandoh_ Free Entrance - Donations Welcome What is Fete de la Musique? Fête de la Musique is a huge, city-wide, free music festival held annually in Berlin on June 21st to celebrate the summer solstice. The event transforms Berlin’s streets, parks, bars, and public squares into stages for both amateur and professional musicians who perform entirely for free

Meet, Match, MoveOn and Manage or Master Why Meet 1)Meet new People Culture Languages. 2)Not Match Romance, Political Views nor Religion, only Respect and Joy 3) Moveon, advance with your level, goals, and especially share and try Rotate the groups and let others participate a bit. 4) Master the challenges, and Manage to give a Like or appreciate the meetups!! **Thematic** or small Concept: Manage to Bring 2 German Friends and you get a Drink. if you bring your Ex Partner + 2 German friends =2 drinks = thats the Challenge and the Attitude of 2026

**✨ A Warm Winter Gathering--Community, Energy & New Connections** “Let’s come together in a chic and calm space to enjoy wine, good vibes and shared moments.” Join our event and then meet our community member here: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IvY0P9u9c1X8wqbargHqAD](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IvY0P9u9c1X8wqbargHqAD) **About the Wine World Journey** Each event explores a new wine region, with its own stories, grape varieties, and traditions. We’ll taste carefully selected wines, made from typical grape varieties that express the true character of the region. **Taste, Learn, and Truly Feel the Terroir** Sign up and warm up with a self introduction Part 1: Introduction to the Region * Why this region is famous in the wine world * A virtual tour to explore the landscape * Typical grape varieties, wineries, and wine labels Part 2: Tasting the wines together \- Making tasting notes to explore aromas and structure\, and sharing impressions to truly feel the character of the terroir. \- Blind Tasting game for the last glass\( region \+ grape variety\)\-optional Part 3: Communication and Connections The venue will close at 6:00 pm, so let's prepare to leave 5 miunutes before that. **NOTIFICATION**: * 28.00 EUR to share the Wines ( including 3 glasses)+ Wine tasting note+ Snack * Please bring cash, and a pen to write tasting notes * The venue is inside a residential building reception lobby. Please enter through the main entrance gate, then turn right to reach the venue. You may enter together with other residents, or feel free to call me upon arrival.

Join us for a refreshing hike around Tegeler See. 🌲🌊 We’ll start from Tegel S-Bahn, head through the woods, then follow a scenic path along the Havel/Tegeler See before looping back to where we started. Expect forest trails, lakeside views and a relaxed vegan lunch break. * **When:** Saturday, 20 June at 11 sharp (we’ll start walking immediately) * **Meeting point:** **Tegel S-Bahn (S25)** * **Route distance:** \~16 km, moderate effort, 5-6 hours including lunch break * **Vegan-only event**: bring your own vegan snacks/lunch for the way * **Costs: €1** event fee (non-refundable) **€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 + Hike". No PayPal? Message me for the IBAN. **If no fee received within 48 hours, RSVP will be automatically cancelled.** 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.

Hi all, Let's meet again on another Sunday morning. Agenda: 10:30-11:00 Arrival, ordering drinks, getting to know each other 11:00-12:00 Reading together 12:00-13:00 Share reading experience There is no books assigned. Just bring whatever you are reading for now. Please sign up only when you can join the event. Have fun!

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).

Please join Columbus Tea Lovers for a tasting of loose leaf teas at a private residence in Worthington. (The address will be sent out via private Meetup message a day ahead to those who have RSVP'd.) June 20th is the Worthington Arts Festival so feel free to attend that event which is down the street in addition to the tea party. For this tasting please bring a tea or tisane (an herbal brew that contains no tea leaves) does not come in a prepackaged tea bag. You can feel free to bring it pre-brewed in a carafe or thermos; please leave out the milk and sweetener as we will have some on hand to mix and match. We will have the kettle on and fillable single serve disposable tea bags if you would like to bring the tea leaves unbrewed and extra tea cups on hand as well. We welcome you to bring snacks or desserts that are you enjoy pairing with tea. You can bring a chair if the day is nice in case we sit outside. There is a cat in the house, so be aware in case of allergies. If you want to write in the chat what you plan to bring so we don't have a lot of the same thing, please do so!

Now in its 26th year, [The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/), in Gahanna, gathers world famous groups and performers at a single place for you to enjoy the best Blues & Jazz in Ohio. *SATURDAY NIGHT features: The Urban Jazz Coalition with Special Guest Brian Simpson, North Mississippi Allstars, The Deal Breakers & More.* The three-day cultural celebration features musicians on 3 stages, local food trucks and beverage stations, treats, artisans, and more. **Tickets are $15 for adults online.** Link to purchase tickets: [Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival Tickets](https://tickets.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/e/2026-creekside-blues-jazz-festival). $20 at the door. Military are free. WHAT: Here's the festival [EVENT MAP](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/Event-Map/). Also, here's the [SCHEDULE](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/Schedule/) map to help you determine who to see. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Parking -** The Creekside Parking Garage will be open throughout the festival weekend. Entrance is located near the intersection of Mill and North Streets; accessible only by traveling south on Mill Street. **Event parking rate is $5 and collected at entrance to garage. Cash ONLY is accepted at garage entrance for parking.** Although off street parking in the Creekside District is permitted, it is very limited and not recommended. **Shuttle Service** pickup will be at the following location: [AEP Ohio 700 Morrison Rd., Gahanna, OH](https://goo.gl/maps/K9GgvgEdxCHaXsKDA) **Shuttle Service Hours:** Saturday: 1 PM - 12 AM **BRING**: *Be sure to bring a **chair** since there is limited available seating. Also $ or paycard for food and drink.*

***July is National Picnic Month*** (along with National Hot Dog/Baked Beans/Ice Cream Month)! So let's do it up by joining a giant PICNIC celebrating America's 250th Birthday! Join us at Wyandotte Winery for an **America 250–Ohio Homecoming Picnic as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in true Ohio style!** Throughout July 2026, communities across Ohio are gathering for food, fun, and friendship to honor our nation’s history and reflect on the contributions of Ohioans over the past 250 years. Our picnic will feature a relaxed atmosphere with food, music, and opportunities to connect with friends. *BRING*: Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon of community celebration. *FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*: Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the shop and food trucks. *PARKING*: limited near the wine shop. Most park one block away in the church parking lot. [Wyandotte Winery](https://www.wyandottewinery.com/) has been part of the Central Ohio community since 1977, and we are proud to host this gathering during our 50th year of operation as a local place for connection and hospitality.