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**GET TICKETS: [https://fienta.com/berlincomedydatinggameshowmay2026?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event](https://fienta.com/berlincomedydatinggameshowmay2026?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event)** **Berlin's 1st & only dating game show! 💞** Berlin's first and only comedy dating game show where your friends help you get a date with other single people in the audience! **💘 HOW IT WORKS:** If you're single & your friend is always bragging how they can find you the perfect date: now's their chance! In this comedy show there are 2 rounds of questions where friends of the single people come up on stage to answer game show style questions on your behalf to help you win a date. At the end of the round, the friend of the bachelor/bachelorette will choose the friend of the contestant whose answers they liked the most. **Not looking for a date?** No problem! That's what the audience ticket is for. **🗓️ WHEN:** Friday, 1. May Show begins 20:00 Doors open 19:30 **📍 WHERE:** Z-Bar Bergstr. 2 10115 Berlin **🎟️ TICKETS:** Starting from €13 when purchased online. €16 at the door (if there's space) **💁🏼‍♀️ ABOUT YOUR HOST, ŽANA (BIH/USA):** Born in Bosnia, raised in Florida, and living in Berlin, Žana’s comedy mirrors her eclectic cultural background and is best described as Balkan pessimism battling delusional American positivity sprinkled in with reggaeton flair. Within 5 months of starting comedy she became a finalist in the 2022 Berlin New Stand Up Awards and is now hosting & producing shows in Berlin & across Europe. **She was nominated for Manchester’s Women in Comedy Festival Awards as Best Newcomer in 2024 and has opened in English & Spanish for a variety of comedians across Europe in such as Dragos Christian, Dwayne Perkins, Rob Anderson, Elena Gabrielle & Silvia de Frente.** You can catch her perform regularly in Berlin to hear her fresh take on the absurdity of immigration laws, her Balkan background, and growing up in Florida. Žana hosts & produces themed & interactive comedy shows in Berlin & beyond, such as the Berlin Comedy Dating Game Show, Funny Fortunes (a comedy & live tarot reading show), Comedy Confessions (an introvert-friendly themed interactive comedy show), Petty Problems (a comedy mock trial show), & more. **She has performed in 40 cities across 18 countries and all of her shows are 100% self-produced. Thanks for supporting an independent artist!** [www.zanafejzic.com](http://www.zanafejzic.com/) **GET TICKETS: [https://fienta.com/berlincomedydatinggameshowmay2026?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event](https://fienta.com/berlincomedydatinggameshowmay2026?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event)**

**🎟️ Get your tickets here: [https://fienta.com/pettyproblemsberlinmay2026?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event](https://fienta.com/pettyproblemsberlinmay2026?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event)** **Berlin's 1st & only mock trial comedy show!** In this new format improvised comedy show, comedian & host Žana Fejzić (BIH/USA) with the help of local Berlin comics will determine how petty your problems are in a mock trial. **You, the audience, get to play jury & decide on a guilty or innocent verdict. 👩🏼‍⚖️** Find out if the punishment fits the crime! **Like Judge Judy (or Barbara Salesch for the Germans) but nicer!** ⚖️ **👩🏼‍⚖️ HOW TO PARTICIPATE:** Before the show begins at the door you'll find a QR code to scan to submit your petty problem anonymously. Your problem remains anonymous unless you wish to state it's yours. **🗓️ WHEN:** Friday, 1. May Show begins 22:00 Doors open 21:30 **📍 WHERE:** Z-Bar Bergstr. 2 10115 Berlin **🎟️ TICKETS:** Starting from €11 when booked online €15 at the door, cash or card (subject to availability) **💁🏼‍♀️ ABOUT ŽANA (BIH/USA):** Born in Bosnia, raised in Florida, and living in Berlin, Žana’s comedy mirrors her eclectic cultural background and is best described as Balkan pessimism battling delusional American positivity sprinkled in with reggaeton flair. Within 5 months of starting comedy she became a finalist in the 2022 Berlin New Stand Up Awards and is now hosting & producing shows in Berlin & across Europe. **She was nominated for Manchester’s Women in Comedy Festival Awards as Best Newcomer in 2024 and has opened in English & Spanish for a variety of comedians across Europe in such as Dragos Christian, Dwayne Perkins, Rob Anderson, Elena Gabrielle & Silvia de Frente.** You can catch her perform regularly in Berlin to hear her fresh take on the absurdity of immigration laws, her Balkan background, and growing up in Florida. Žana hosts & produces themed & interactive comedy shows in Berlin & beyond, such as the Berlin Comedy Dating Game Show, Funny Fortunes (a comedy & live tarot reading show), Comedy Confessions (an introvert-friendly themed interactive comedy show), Petty Problems (a comedy mock trial show), & more. **She has performed in 40 cities across 18 countries and all of her shows are 100% self-produced. Thanks for supporting an independent artist!** [www.zanafejzic.com](http://www.zanafejzic.com/) [YouTube](http://youtube.com/@ZanaFejzic) [Instagram](http://instagram.com/zanafejzic) [TikTok](http://tiktok.com/@zanafejziccomedy) **🎟️ Get your tickets here: [https://fienta.com/pettyproblemsberlinmay2026?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event](https://fienta.com/pettyproblemsberlinmay2026?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event)**

\*\*\*Doors 10:45 pm Show Starts 11pm\*\*\* \*\*\*Taking place at Zosch bar in Mitte\*\*\* (English-Speaking) In the deep watches of the night, the hilarious few crawl from their crevices and gather in one spot for all manner of heathenistic rituals. Well, just one really. Stand-Up Comedy! Everything is a little more raw and risky after dark so if you're looking for wild experiences once the sun goes down, look no further! This is a donation-based show so entry is free but seating is limited so we recommend you reserve a seat, which is FREE to do! Book now! Book a Free Seat Reservation [Here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/after-dark-comedy-at-zosch-a-late-night-comedy-show-in-berlin-tickets-365696135987)

**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)

**⭐ DOORS OPEN AT 19:30. PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE 8PM! ⭐** The Creative Code Stammtisch is a casual show-and-tell for artists, makers, designers, coders, 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. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome! You don't have to be a coder yourself 😃 HOW TO FIND US? Find Prachtsaal Studio by crossing the courtyard next to Cafe Augusta on Jonasstr. 22, 12053 Berlin. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? We start with quick introductions, then open the floor to anyone who wants to present something. There are usually around six 10-minute slots available, plus time for questions from the audience. First-timers are encouraged to share their work. Topics range from net art to computational design and interactive installations all the way to wearable electronics or generative poetry. If you’re wondering whether your own project might fit, take a look at the [Stammtisch archive](https://creativecodeberlin.github.io/Stammtisch/) to see what others have shared in the past. This event is *not* just for coders! New-media artists and anyone working with technology in their art are very welcome to share. If you enjoy art and/or technology, you’ll likely have a great time, and maybe even learn something new! BEGINNERS WELCOME! If you’re new to creative coding, you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](https://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 isn’t sure it’s for them, let them know they’ll be welcome! SAFE SPACE POLICY We support the Berlin Code of Conduct: [berlincodeofconduct.org](http://berlincodeofconduct.org/) Please read and make sure you agree with its content. ACCESSIBILITY Prachtsaal Studio is located on an easy to access ground floor. We're very sorry to say that the bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible yet. DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN? We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, 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 (0) 176 70070572 or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/) *** The featured artwork of the month is by https://www.instagram.com/ii_v.i We'd love to feature your work on the cover for the next Stammtisch! Please send an image at team@creativecode.berlin

Der Sufi-Abend in Berlin lädt die Menschen dazu ein, mehr über den Sufi-Weg des Islam und die Arbeit des Sufi-Zentrum Rabbaniyya zu erfahren. Die Abende werden von Einzelpersonen, Bildungseinrichtungen und Gruppen von Gemeinschaften aus anderen Religionen besucht. Der traditionelle Ablauf mit Sohbet-Ansprache und Dhikr-Meditation wird mit gelegentlichen Themenabenden, Workshops, musikalischen Lesungen und Gastvorträgen bereichert und verleiht so dem Sufi-Abend in Berlin seinen besonderen Reiz. Geleitet werden die Abende von kompetenten VertreterInnen von Sheikh Eşref Efendi, die auch als Sprecher zu Bildungs- und öffentlichen Institutionen eingeladen werden und an den verschiedenen interreligiösen und interkulturellen Projekten der Stadt Berlin und weltweit teilnehmen. Wir öffnen unsere Türen um 20:00 Uhr und beginnen pünktlich um 20:15 Uhr mit der traditionellen Sufi #Meditation beginnen, wie sie schon seit Jahrhunderten praktiziert wird. Nach einer kurzen Pause geht es mit einer #Sohbet, einer Sufi-Ansprache, weiter, denn der Weg der Sufis ist der Weg der Ansprache und der Gemeinschaft. Folgt dem Ruf von #Mawlana #Rumi: Komm, Wer immer Du bist! *** The Sufi Evening in Berlin invites people to learn more about the Sufi path of Islam and the work of the Sufi Centre Rabbaniyya. The evenings are attended by individuals, educational institutions and groups of communities from other religions. The traditional schedule with Sohbet address and Dhikr meditation is enriched with occasional theme evenings, workshops, musical readings and guest lectures, thus giving the Sufi Evening in Berlin its special charm. The evenings are led by competent representatives of Sheikh Eşref Efendi, who are also invited to speak at educational and public institutions and participate in the various interfaith and intercultural projects of the city of Berlin and worldwide. We open our doors at 20:00 and start punctually at 20:15 with the traditional Sufi #Meditation as it has been practiced for centuries. After a short break, we will continue with a #Sohbet, a spiritual conversation, because the Sufi way is conversation with the Sheikh and gathering with community. **Follow the call of #Mawlana #Rumi: Come, Whoever You Are!** Freitag im Monat ab 20 Uhr / On first Friday of the month 8 pm 1. Sufi-Abend in Berlin ufaFabrik Viktoriastr. 10-18 12105 Berlin U6 Ullsteinstraße anmelden unter / register at: info@sufi-zentrum-rabbaniyya.de http://sufi-zentrum-rabbaniyya.de

Most of us would know peruvian cuisine for its famous civeche, but there're actually lots more delicious seafood, meat and vegetable dishes to discover. This is a small delightful restaurant serving refined peruvain cuisine with an impressive wine list. Please do not sign up unless you are sure to attend. Late cancellations or no shows will be deleted from the group immediately.

Hallo liebe Leute ☺️ Unser Deutsch Club lädt euch zum nächsten Treffen ein. 📅 **am Sonntag, 03.05.26** 🕔 **Uhrzeit:** 16:00–18:00 Uhr 📍 **Ort:** Project Together Berlin Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 34, 10178 Berlin 👥 **Niveau:** A2–C1 💵 **Teilnahmegebühr:** 10 € (inkl. 1 Getränk) Nimm an unserem **Deutschen Sprachcafé am Sonntag** teil und übe dein Deutsch in einer entspannten und internationalen Atmosphäre! 🎤 **Gast-Speaker:** **Michael Bejan**, Managing Director & AI Expert ✨ **Thema:** *„Warum Technologie unsere Gesellschaft und Werte gefährdet“* In diesem besonderen Treffen wird unser Gast zunächst seinen persönlichen Werdegang vorstellen und anschließend über die Auswirkungen von Technologie auf unsere Gesellschaft sprechen. 📚 **Themen des Talks:** • Persönlicher Hintergrund & Karriereweg • Rolle von Technologie in unserem Alltag • Chancen und Risiken von KI und Digitalisierung • Wie Technologie unsere Werte beeinflusst • Offene Diskussion & Q&A ⏱ **Ablauf:** Der Speaker-Teil dauert etwa **30–45 Minuten**. Danach geht es weiter mit **freiem Sprechen**, Diskussion und Austausch in kleinen Gruppen. 🗣️ **Was du üben wirst:** • Hörverstehen mit einem Muttersprachler • Wortschatz rund um Technologie, Gesellschaft & Zukunft • Argumentieren und Diskutieren auf Deutsch ☕ **Atmosphäre:** Kleine Gruppe, Café-Style-Setting, Gespräche & Networking 🤍 **Safe Space:** Fehler sind willkommen. Kein Druck, kein Stress – nur echtes Sprechen und Austausch 📸 **Hinweis:** Während des Treffens werden Fotos und kurze Videos für Social Media gemacht. Wenn du nicht aufgenommen werden möchtest, gib bitte kurz Bescheid ☺️ ⚠️ **Die Plätze sind begrenzt – bitte meldet euch verbindlich an.** Wir freuen uns auf einen spannenden und tiefgehenden Nachmittag voller Deutsch, Diskussion und neuer Perspektiven 🤖✨

أسعد الله صباحكم أعزائي. يصادف يوم الجمعة القادم يوم العمال العالمي. تُقيم مدينة برلين احتفالاتها بذلك اليوم التاريخي على أصوله الفوضوية واللاسلطوية. يوم العمال هنا هو يوم للفوضى، للشغب واختلال نظام المواصلات. يوم يحتفل به العامل والعاطل عن العمل على حد سواء، ويوم نستذكر به أجدادنا العمال - أين كانوا وأين صرنا وأين ما زلنا. إن نجوتم من ذلك اليوم، ولم تحرّموا بعده التجمعات بجميع أشكالها، انضموا إلينا يوم الأحد التالي للكتابة. نعدكم بالأمن والأمان، بالهدوء والنظام، وتمارين كتابة ممتعة ترضي ميولكم السياسية اليسارية احتفالاً بيوم العمل والعمال. !!!! ننتظركم على الوقت قبل أن نبدأ بنشاطاتنا، لذلك رجاءً تحديث الحضور (RSVP) قبل اللقاء بيوم !!!! أهلاً بكم محبي وممارسي هواية الكتابة باللغة العربية! ندعوكم للانضمام إلينا في لقائنا القادم: سنبدأ بجولة تعارف سريعة، ثم نقوم بأحد تمارين الكتابة الإبداعية الممتعة، وفي النهاية سنفتح المجال لمن يريد مشاركتنا نصاً كتبه أو فكرة لمشروعه، لنناقشها ونتبادل الآراء بموضوعية. بغض النظر عن مستواك الحالي، حتى وإن لم تكتب من قبل - لا تتردد في الانضمام إلينا! الهدف من هذه اللقاءات هو خلق مساحة للكتابة ومشاركة التجربة مع الآخرين، لتنمي هواية وعادة الكتابة. كل ما تحتاجه هو الرغبة وبعض الوقت. (وورقة وقلم أو لابتوب) لا تترددوا في التواصل معي إن كان لديكم أي أسئلة أو اقتراحات نور

**Step right up for a fortune-telling experience that's barely accurate, but definitely unforgettable.** Magdalena, the "fortune teller", combines a crystal ball, questionable predictions and a healthy dose of dark humour in a show that's as absurd as it is entertaining. Described by the 'Scotsman' (top newspaper in the UK) as 'unexpected, clever, ridiculous but great stuff, crystal ball and all', this interactive comedy has left audiences worldwide laughing and wondering what just happened. Some say it's life-changing, others call it pure nonsense-but no one escapes without a few laughs, some spirit summoning and answers you probably didn't want. **Sold out run in Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025** Reserve your seat for just €2, and at the end of the show, you decide what it was worth (suggested contribution: €10-15). Reservations are held until 10 minutes before the show starts. This is a paid show—you just get to choose how much to pay. **Make sure to reserve your ticket [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/01-accurate-english-comedy-night-tickets-1980718239574?aff=meetup)** Door open- 20:00 Show starts- 20:30

Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome. (Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!) This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum. There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :) No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading. **Our thrilling agenda:** 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star) 12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza. NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.

**Step right up for a fortune-telling experience that's barely accurate, but definitely unforgettable.** Magdalena, the "fortune teller", combines a crystal ball, questionable predictions and a healthy dose of dark humour in a show that's as absurd as it is entertaining. Described by the 'Scotsman' (top newspaper in the UK) as 'unexpected, clever, ridiculous but great stuff, crystal ball and all', this interactive comedy has left audiences worldwide laughing and wondering what just happened. Some say it's life-changing, others call it pure nonsense-but no one escapes without a few laughs, some spirit summoning and answers you probably didn't want. **Sold out run in Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025** Reserve your seat for just €2, and at the end of the show, you decide what it was worth (suggested contribution: €10-15). Reservations are held until 10 minutes before the show starts. This is a paid show—you just get to choose how much to pay. **Make sure to reserve your ticket [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/01-accurate-english-comedy-night-tickets-1980718239574?aff=meetup)**

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

**Get ready for savage laughs, kinky confessions, and top-tier comedians spilling the tea on all things fetish. At the legendary Incognito Showpalast, smack in the heart of Schöneberg's iconic LGBT+ nightlife district. (In English!)** Presented by Vilain Garçon Part of BLACKWEEKENDBerlin by male.space – the ultimate leather & fetish blowout! Doors slam open: 8:00 PM Show explodes at: 9:00 PM ***This show is open to all genders and sexualities! We are an English-language event with a k!nky vibe but everyone who is open-minded with a good sense of humour is welcome! Dress up in fetish or just dress however you want!*** **HOST:** **Ben MacLean** Ben MacLean has over 30 million views online and is one of Berlin’s most established comedians. A long-time member of BLF e.V – Berlin Leather Fetish, he has hosted the FETISH COMEDY SHOW since it burst onto the scene in 2016. He also emcees Go West Comedy, one of the city’s longest-running showcases, and has performed around the globe. The world’s only diplomat turned comedian, he also works as a flight attendant and content creator. All this to say, If you recognize Ben from some of his “non-comedy” content online, that’s something he’ll neither confirm nor deny. **HEADLINER:** **L’aDios – Liliana Velásquez** Liliana Velásquez is forever a New York City gal. Her tough love Latinx charm will have you laughing uncontrollably as she relates how learning to set boundaries led to great comedic moments. She has Shamelessly self-produced multiple shows and empowers her art with her activism. As a SW, Doula, and Entertainer, her performances are bound to leave you both entertained and slightly scared. **GUEST:** **Justin Small** Justin Small (USA), is a familiar face on the Berlin standup comedy scene and a new face splashing around (literally and figuratively) on Berlin's welcoming and delightful fetish scene. Having lived in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and Asia, Justin brings the audience a healthy bit of chaos that ultimately exposes our unity underneath. Or so he hopes! He dances on the edge of being socially conscious and personally flawed. His comedic style combines sharp wit with intellect, personality and attitude—all tied together with a straightforward delivery. Please note that the lineup for this show may change due to unforeseen circumstances, however we always promise high-quality sexy comedy. Grab your tickets here: **Get ready for savage laughs, kinky confessions, and top-tier comedians spilling the tea on all things fetish. At the legendary Incognito Showpalast, smack in the heart of Schöneberg's iconic LGBT+ nightlife district. (In English!)** Presented by Vilain Garçon Part of BLACKWEEKENDBerlin by male.space – the ultimate leather & fetish blowout! Doors slam open: 8:00 PM Show explodes at: 9:00 PM ***This show is open to all genders and sexualities! We are an English-language event with a k!nky vibe but everyone who is open-minded with a good sense of humour is welcome! Dress up in fetish or just dress however you want!*** **HOST:** **Ben MacLean** Ben MacLean has over 30 million views online and is one of Berlin’s most established comedians. A long-time member of BLF e.V – Berlin Leather Fetish, he has hosted the FETISH COMEDY SHOW since it burst onto the scene in 2016. He also emcees Go West Comedy, one of the city’s longest-running showcases, and has performed around the globe. The world’s only diplomat turned comedian, he also works as a flight attendant and content creator. All this to say, If you recognize Ben from some of his “non-comedy” content online, that’s something he’ll neither confirm nor deny. **HEADLINER:** **L’aDios – Liliana Velásquez** Liliana Velásquez is forever a New York City gal. Her tough love Latinx charm will have you laughing uncontrollably as she relates how learning to set boundaries led to great comedic moments. She has Shamelessly self-produced multiple shows and empowers her art with her activism. As a SW, Doula, and Entertainer, her performances are bound to leave you both entertained and slightly scared. **GUEST:** **Justin Small** Justin Small (USA), is a familiar face on the Berlin standup comedy scene and a new face splashing around (literally and figuratively) on Berlin's welcoming and delightful fetish scene. Having lived in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and Asia, Justin brings the audience a healthy bit of chaos that ultimately exposes our unity underneath. Or so he hopes! He dances on the edge of being socially conscious and personally flawed. His comedic style combines sharp wit with intellect, personality and attitude—all tied together with a straightforward delivery. Please note that the lineup for this show may change due to unforeseen circumstances, however we always promise high-quality sexy comedy. Ticket prices: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/fetish-comedy-show-tickets-1986292756103?aff=mu Advance purchase: €17 (limited quantity discount price)-€24 (advance purchase) (plus booking fee) At the door: €30

Inspired by our successful events like "Saturday Mornings @ East Market" and other "Pot Luck in the Park" lunches, this gathering promises to be a blend of fun conversations, language exchange, and cultural insights, all while sharing wonderful foods with each other. **Please bring a dish to share and anything you would like to drink.** We will provide plates, plastic silverware and napkins. So, come hungry and ready to chat!

This event is 2:30 - 4 pm Sunday. Conversation tends toward intermediate/advanced, but everybody is welcome. If you come and don't see us right away, keep looking. We could be anywhere in the restaurant.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches. * **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain acts—like lying—are wrong regardless of the consequences; you can’t do a wrong thing for a right reason. * **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are “higher” than others, and that good intentions don’t redeem harmful outcomes. ## Discussion Questions 1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie. 2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?** 3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome? 4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend? 5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles? 6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way? 7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time? 8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

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